Velayudhan Arumugham Professor Phone : 0422-2428463 Department of Psychology Fax : 0422-2425706 Bharathiar University e-mail : avelayudham@rediffmail.com Coimbatore – 641046 Mob : +91-94434 28948

Web: http://www.b-u.ac.in/departments/psychology/dr_va.pdf

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

2014 - Present Professor Bharathiar University Department of Psychology 2008- 2014 Associate Professor Bharathiar University Department of Psychology 1998 - 2005 Lecturer P.S.G College of Arts & Science Department of Psychology 1997 - 1998 Junior Faculty ICFAI Business School 1995 - 1997 Research Associate Centre for Organization Development 1994 - 1995 Lecturer (Temporary) University of Madras Department of Psychology

EDUCATION

1995 Ph.D., Psychology University of Madras Advisor: Prof. K. V. Kaliappan 1993 PGDHRDI University of Madras (Human Resource Development) 1988 M.A., Psychology Presidency College

RESEARCH GRANTS

2015-2016 University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi Title: Skill Streaming: Social Skills Intervention among Rural

Adolescents Total Amount: Rs.7, 40,000/- 2014-2015 ICSSR, New Delhi Title: Effectiveness of Integrated Training for Learning Disabled

Children Total Amount: Rs.7, 40,000/- 2012-2013 ICMR, New Delhi Title: The Influence of Perception of Parenting Style on Adjustment,

Stress, Sexual Behaviour and Substance abuse of Adolescents of different Socioeconomic and Geographic Conditions

Total Amount: Rs.9, 62,000/- 2010-2011 University Grants Commission (UGC), New Delhi Title: Psychological Factors Influencing The Knowledge of Cancer

Causing Plastics

Total Amount: Rs.6,26,200/- 2008-2010 Defense Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), New Delhi

Title: A Survey on Psychosocial Determinants of Potential Youth’s Intentions to Join Indian Defense Service

Total Amount: Rs.9,96,000/- 1995-1996 Centre for Organization Development, Hyderabad Title: Training Needs Analysis Total Amount: Rs.2,00,000/- 1993-1994 Centre for Organization Development, Hyderabad Title: Quality of Work Life in a Steel Plant Total Amount: Rs.1,50,000/-

PUBLICATIONS (SCHOLARLY WORKS)

1. Velayudhan, A., & Rajani, N. (2015). The role of coping style and family environment

in internet addiction among professional college students. International

Journal of Psychosocial Research, 4(1), 125-131.

2. Sreemathy, A. K., & Velayudhan, A. (2015). Factors in life satisfaction of middle aged

married working women. International Journal of Psychosocial Research, 4(1),

173-178.

3. Organization Management control and Perceptions of stress: A Comparative study

among Public, Private and Entrepreneurial Firm employees, Vol. 2, No.1, 15-21,

2014.

4. Psychosocial Stress burnout among Professional Managers in Health Service

Institutions IJHW (March 2014) May 2014

5. Peer Adjusted Learning Strategies- An Intervention for Inclusive Education of

Learning Disability Students, Progressive Outlook, A Refereed National

Research Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. IV, No. 1-A, Feb 2014, 56-67.

6. Behaviour Modification Techniques to Reduce Test Anxiety and Subjective Distress

among Students, Behavioural Scientist, Vol. 14, No. 2, 93-101, Aug 2013.

7. Personality Differences among Software Project Professionals, Journal of

Psychometry, Vol. 27, 1, 9-18, Jan- June 2013.

8. Environmental Perspective among Indians Using New Ecological Paradigm Indian

Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol. 4, 6, 1260-1265. Sept 2013

9. Adjustment and Depression among Wives of Alcoholics and Non-Alcoholics Journal of

Indian Health Psychology Vol. 8, 2013

10. Psychology and Spirituality -The Universal Laws, Indian Journal of Health and

Wellbeing, 4, 4, 891-894, March 2013.

11. Mindfulness Training for Indian Armed Forces, Indian Journal of Positive Psychology,

Vol. 4, Issue 1, March 2013, 163-168.

12. Emotional Intelligence among Working And Non-Working Women, Journal of

Psychosocial Research. Vol. 8 No. 1, 103-110, 2013.

13. Effect of Perceived Parenting Style and Parent’s Education on Women’s Work Role

Attitude, Indian Journal of Community Psychology, Vol. 9, II, Sep 2013.

14. Psychological Factors In Environmental Participation towards Plastic Waste,

International Journal of Psychosocial Research, Vol. l, No.2, Dec 2012, 62-72.

15. Occupational Stress among Textile Employees, Indian Journal of Health and

Wellbeing, 3(4), 1054-1058, Dec 2012.

16. Subramanian, S., Velayudhan, A., & Vinothkumar, M. (2012). Hardiness and

Personality as Predictors of Military Enlistment Intention among the Indian

Youths. Psychological Studies, Online first: DOI 10.1007/s12646-012-0162-x

17. Stress among Pain and Palliative Care Cancer Patients, Journal of Indian Health

Psychology, Journal of Indian Health Psychology, Vol. 7, No. 1, September

2012.

18. Anxiety and Decision Making Styles of College Students, Journal of Community

Guidance & Research, Vol.29, No. 2, 195-204, July 2012.

19. Spirituality And Personal Effectiveness of Students, Amity journal of Applied

Psychology. Vol. 2. No 2, July 2011, & Vol. 3. No 1, January 2012, 129-135.

20. Suicide Coping Strategies among Bipolar Patients, Journal of Psychological

Researches, Vol.56, No.1, 84-89, January 2012.

21. Vocational Interest among Dyslexic and Non-Dyslexic Students, Journal of

Psychological Researches, Vol.55, 1&2, 48-57, January & August 2011.

22. Quality of Life and Mental Health among Government Hospital Nurses, Journal of

Psychological Researches, Vol.55,1&2, 6-12, January & August 2011.

23. History of Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:

Constraint in the Treatment of Substance Abuse, Journal of Indian Health

Psychology, Vol. 6, No. 2, 22-31,March 2012.

24. Impact of Daily Hassles on Job Satisfaction of Nurses and Physiotherapists Journal of

the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol. 38, No: 2, 361-366, July 2012.

25. Job Involvement and Role conflict among Government and Private Sector Employee,

Journal of Organizational and Human Behaviour, 1, 1, 18-23, 2012.

26. Leadership Development Intervention: An Experimental Study. Asia-Pacific Business

Review, April-June 2011.

27. “Emotional Competency Clusters and Star Performer In Software Project Team”

International Journal Research Computer Application and Management, 1 (10),

56-64, March2011.

28. Self Awareness and Mental Health, Psy-Insight, Jan 2011.

29. Enhancement of Emotional Intelligence among Students Using Neuro-Linguistic

Programming, A. Velayudhan, S. Gayatridevi & J. Nicolas Benedict.

International Journal of Behavioural Sciences, 2010, Vol. 25, 1-2, 83-95.

30. Efficacy of Behavioural intervention in reducing Anxiety and Depression among

medical students. Industrial Psychiatry Journal, Vol. 19, (1) 41-46, 2010.

31. Mobile Phone Addiction among College students. Psycho lingua. Vol. 40. (1 & 2)162-

168, 2010.

32. Organizational Citizenship Behaviour and Emotional Intelligence of Corporate

Executives. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vol. 36, 2,

262-267, July 2010.

33. Diversity and Effectiveness: A Case of Software Project Teams, Asia-Pacific Business

Review, Volume V, Oct-Dec 2009, 137-145.

34. Emotional Intelligence and Interpersonal trust of Alcoholics, De-addicts and Non

Alcoholics, Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, Volume.46, April, 2009, 75-82.

35. Perceived Over qualification, Job Satisfaction, Somatization and Job Stress of MNC

Executives, Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, Vil.35, No.2,

283-289, July 2009.

36. “Impact of Pro-social Behaviour in Determining an Individual’s Attitude towards Air

Pollution”, Journal of Community Guidance and Research, November 2008,

Vol. 25, N0-3, 272-283.

37. Pro-social Behavior and Self Esteem of Day Scholars and Hostel Students, Journal of

Community Guidance and Research, November 2008, Vol. 25, N0-3, 284-289.

38. Occupational Stress and Work Commitment of Medical Professionals, Behavioural

Scientist, August 2008, 107-114.

39. “Analysing Pro-social Behaviour and Emotional Intelligence among University

Students”, Psycho-lingua, Vol. 38(2) July, 2008.

40. “Learned Helplessness as a significant Contributor of Air Pollution”, Psycho-lingua,

Vol. 38, 1, January, 2008.

41. “Coping Styles and Social Supports among Cancer and Cardiac Patients”, Indian

Journal of Applied Psychology, 2007, Vol 44, 70-75.

42. “Mental Illness and Family Stress”, Scope, December, 2005.

43. Personality types of women computer science students, Karnataka University Journal

of Social Sciences, Vol. No.30, 2003-04, 14-18.

44. Course Decision Making and Satisfaction, Journal of Psychological Researches, 2004,

Vol. 48, No.2, 57-58.

45. Job Satisfaction of Women Lecturers Working in Private and Government Colleges,

Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, 2003, Vol. 40, 25-28.

46. Entrepreneurial Decision Making styles, Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, 1998,

Vol. 35, No. 1&2, 23-26.

47. Quality of Work Life Dimensions: An Empirical Study, Indian Journal of Applied

Psychology, 1997, Vol. 34, No.2, 1-7.

48. Fundamental Interpersonal Relationship Orientation and Leadership Styles of

Entrepreneurs, Indian Journal of Applied Psychology, 1997, Vol.34, No.1, 7-13.

49. Quality of Work Life: A Review of Literature, South Asian Journal of Management,

1997, 45-57.

50. Effect of Risk-Taking on Information Processing and Problem solving styles of Would-

be Entrepreneurs, South Asian Journal of Management, 1996, Vol.4 3, 33-36.

Book Chapters

1. Spiritual Impact of Holistic Education an Indian Perspective, Mental Health and

Spirituality Improving Quality of Life, Ed. Dr Uma Rani, Green Leaf Publication,

Varanasi ISBN:978-93-82105-114. 2013

2. Indian Adolescent’s Perception of Parenting Styles, in The Indian Youth and their

Sustainability Challenges – A life Skills Perspective, Eds… SemmodheiPathippagam,

Chennai. ISBN: 9789381006-50-4. 2013

3. Emotional Competencies among Software Professionals, in Life Skills for Quality Life,

Eds G. Venkatesh Kumar &PanchRamalingam, Puducherry Co-operative Book Society,

Puducherry India, ISBN: 81-87299-60-6. 2012

4. Happiness as a Way of Life, In Biopsychosocial issues in Positive Health, Etd.

DeeptiHooda, NovRattan Sharma, & Amrita Yadava.Global Vision Publishing House20,

Ansari Road, Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002 (INDIA). 2012. ISBN: 978-81-8220-491-1.

2012

5. Motivational Variations on Personality Traits among Executives, In. Human Behaviour

and Organisational Excellence, Etd. Mahesh Bhargava&Saroj Aurora. Sunrise

Publications, Delhi 110 092. 2004. ISBN: 81-87365-18-8.

Books Published

1. Efficacy of Behavioural Couples Therapy, 2013, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing

GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-

659-40543-3.

2. Job Satisfaction of Health Professionals, 2013, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing

GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany, ISBN:978-3-

659-34441-1.

3. Mobile Phone Addiction 2012, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG

Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-659-25942-5.

4. Efficacy of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, 2012, LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing

GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany, ISBN: 978-3-

659-21808-8.

5. Personality Development for College Students, 2012, LAP LAMBERT Academic

Publishing GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany,

ISBN: 978-3-659-11488-5.

6. Team Effectiveness of Software Professionals, 2011, LAP LAMBERT Academic

Publishing GmbH & Co. KG Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany,

ISBN: 978-3-8465-0080-4.

Books Edited

1. The Recent Trends in Psychology, Published by Bharathiar University, Coimbatore 641

046, 2013.

Conference Presentations (30, International:20, National:10)

1. Attitude towards Plastic usage and Disposal: A Psychological Perspective, 3rd

International Science Congress, International Science Congress Association, 8-9,

December 2013.

2. Improving Emotional Intelligence of Children with Learning Disability through

Intervention, International Conference on Current Perspectives in Educational

Psychology, Tamilnadu Open University & Women’s Christian College, Chennai 2013.

3. Enhancing Self Esteem Among Dyslexics – An Intervention based strategy, Tamilnadu

Open University & Women’s Christian College, Chennai 2013.

4. “Emotional Intelligence among Homosexuals and Transgenders” Sri Venkateswara

University Tirupathi, 29th and 30th June 2013, Ninth Annual Meet of Academy of

Psychologists and International Conference (INCAOP-13) on Constructing Mental

Health in the Changing Global Scenario.

5. “Level of Job Satisfaction among Medical Professionals in Coimbatore” 22nd to 24th

May 2013 at Karnataka University Dharwad, 48th National and 17th International

Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology on Application of

Psychological Training to Face the Challenges of Changing World.

6. 47thNational and 16th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied

Psychology, 15th to 17th June 2012. Presented a paper on “Predictors of Environmental

Participation in Plastic Waste Disposal”.

7. 47thNational and 16th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied

Psychology, 15th to 17th June 2012. Presented a paper on “Efficacy of Behavioural

Couples Therapy among Alcoholic Families”.

8. 47thNational and 16th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied

Psychology, 15th to 17th June 2012. Presented a paper on“Role of Religiosity and

Perceived Morality in Attitude towards Military of the Youth”.

9. 47thNational and 16th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied

Psychology, 15th to 17th June 2012. Presented a paper on “Organizational Predictors of

Proactivity among Construction Work Employees”.

10. 47thNational and 16th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied

Psychology, 15th to 17th June 2012. Presented a paper on“Organizational Predictors of

Proactivity among Construction Work Employees”.

11. International Conference on “Students’ Mental Health: Issues and Challenges”, 25-26

July 2011. Behaviour Modification Techniques in Reducing Test Anxiety among

Students”.

12. International Conference on Development Discourse, Arul Anandar College, Madurai

15-17th March 2011. Presented a paper on “Role of Learned Helplessness and

Emotions on Environmental Pollution”.

13. International Conference on Advances in Military Psychology: Soldier Preparedness,

DIPR & NAOP, New Delhi, 10-12, March 2011. Presented a paper on “Role of Media

on Youth’s Attitude towards a Career in Military”.

14. International Conference on Advances in Military Psychology: Soldier Preparedness,

DIPR & NAOP, 10-12, March 2011. Presented a paper on “Mindfulness Training for

Armed Forces”.

15. 46thNational and 15th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied

Psychology, 4th to 6th February 2011. Presented a paper on“.

16. International Conference on “Counselling as a Tool for Non-Violent Social Change”.

Institute for Human Relations, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Christian Counselling

Centre, Vellore, 4-6th January 2011. Presented a paper on “

17. II International Conference on “Life Skills Education” at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute

of Youth Development, at Sriperumpudhur. Chennai, 8-10, December, 2010.

Presented a paper on “Efficacy of Leadership Development Intervention among

College Students”.

18. II International Conference on “Life Skills Education” at Rajiv Gandhi National Institute

of Youth Development, at Sriperumpudhur. Chennai, 8-10, December, 2010.

Presented a paper on “”.

19. 45thNational and 14th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied

Psychology, 18th to 20th February 2010. Presented a paper on “Enhancement of

Emotional Intelligence among Students using Neurolinguistic Programming”.

20. Asian Association of Social Psychology, IIT Delhi & National Academy of Psychology –

New Delhi 11-14 Dec 2009. Presented a paper on “.

Conference Presentations (National Level 10)

1 Psycho-Social Stress among Professional Managers in Health Service Institutions, UGC

Sponsored National Conference on Enhancing Psychological Well-Being 20-21-Feb

2014.

2 Peer Adjusted Learning Strategies- An Intervention for Inclusive Education of Learning

Disability Students

3 “Psychology-Global Issues and Management Strategies” , Annamalai University, 15-16

Feb 2013, Presented paper on “ Relationship among role of teachers, locus of control

and academic self concept of students with poor learning”

4 Madras Christian College, 10-11 January 2013. Presented a paper on “Indian

Adolescent’s Perception of Parenting Styles”

5 UGC-DRS National Seminar on “Mental Health and Wellbeing across the Life Span” 17-

18th March 2012. Presented a paper on “ Anger Management and Well Being Through

Emotional Intelligence Training in Adoloscence”

6 National Seminar on Perspectives on Life Style Changes, 17th& 18th February 2012.

Presented a paper on “Emotional Intelligence as an Influencing Factor of

Organizational Citizenship Behaviour among Textile Workers in Coimbatore”.

7 National Conference on Socio Cultural Prospectus of Positive Psychology in India and

Psychofest, 23- 25 January 2012. Proactive Coping among IT Professionals.

8 National Conference on Socio Cultural Prospectus of Positive Psychology in India and

Psychofest, 23- 25 January 2012. Spirituality in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

9 Attended “6th National Conference of Academy of Psychologists (NCAP) on 13th and

14th September, 2010 held at SV University, Thirupati. Presented a paper on “Quality

of life of Staff Nurses with regard to Mental Health”.

10 Attended “6th National Conference of Academy of Psychologists (NCAP) on 13th and

14th September, 2010 held at SV University, Thirupati. Presented a paper on “Role of

Perceived Parenting Style on women’s Gender role Attitude”.

RESEARCH SUPERVISION

Postdoctoral Fellow Supervision

1) Srividya, S. UGC Post Doc Fellow July 2014 - present Doctoral Research Supervision

1) Janet Management of Psychological Stress among Professional Managers in Health Service Institutions

Awarded 2015

2) Krishnan, R. The Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Hardiness,

Organizational Commitment and Burnout among

Scientists and Engineers

Awarded 2015

3) Selvaraju, S. Psychological Factors Affecting the Workers Involved in Manufacturing Industries

Awarded 2014

4) Christy Kalyani Efficacy of Self-Esteem Enhancement Intervention and Peer Adjusted Learning Strategies among Dyslexics

Awarded 2014

5) Nicolas J Benedict The Influence of Perceived Parenting Styles

on Adolescents

Awarded 2014

6) Kemlit, P. D. Fostering Proactivity among Construction

Employees Using Self-Efficacy Training

Awarded 2014

7) Justine K James Psycho Social Predictors of Youth’s Attitude Towards Indian Defence Service

Awarded

2013

8) Srividya, S. Psychological Factors Influencing Plastic Usage and Disposal

Awarded

2013

9) Fr. Varghese Kurian

Efficacy of Behavioural Couples Therapy in Alcoholics and their Wives

Awarded 2010

10) Veeramani, T. Personality, Affect and Job Conditions as Determining Factors of Job Satisfaction: A study among Health Professionals

Awarded 2009

11) Amudhadevi, N. V. Efficacy of Personality Development Programme among College Students

Awarded 2009

12) Gopalakrishnan J. Prakash

Team Effectiveness, Team Diversity, Emotional Competence and Personality-Types of Professionals in Software Project Teams

Awarded 2006

M.Phil awarded

1. K.N. Jayakumar, The Effect of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) on

Treatment Seeking Substance Abusers. Dec. 2003.

2. V. Kavitha, Relationship between Financial Independence and Emotional Intelligence

of Women Sept. 2004.

3. A. Christy Alphonsa, A Study on Coping Style and Social Support among Cancer

and Cardiac Patients, May 2005.

4. B. Kavitha, A Study on Stress Among Pain and Palliative Care Cancer Patients, May

2005.

5. T. Vasanth Kumar, Stress Tolerance Levels Among Transcriptionists, May 2005.

6. Rita Rani Bhattacharjee, Management of Anxiety and Depression among International

Medical Students in Coimbatore City, May 2007.

7. K.N. Sreekanth, Attitude of Youths Towards Communicable Disease and How to

Participate Them into Preventive Measures, May 2007.

8. V. Devipriya, Enhancing the Potentials of Learning Disabled Children Through Pro

Social Skill Intervention, Nov, 2007.

9. N. Elangovan, Buying Behaviour of Export Industry in B2B- e-Commerce, March

2008.

10. S. R. Sujatha, A Study of Body Image and Self-Concept among Students, May 2008.

11. T. Malliga, Relationship between Academic Achievement and Educational area of

Interest among Selected High School Students, May 2008.

12. Suneeth Mathew, A Study on Mechanism of Stress on Infection and Impact of Stress

Reduction Technique in Controlling Infection, May 2008.

13. S. Srividya, Mobile Phone Addiction Among College Students, May 2008.

14. Vocational preference and Decision making styles of Boys and Girls of Government

and Matriculation Higher secondary Schools.

15. J .Nicolas Benedict: Enhancement of Emotional Intelligence among students using

NeuroLinguistic Programming, Jan 2009.

16. V . Kuberan Personality and Work Motivation of Business Managers, Sep 2009.

17. A.P Kaliyaperumal Employee Morale and Occupational Stress among public and

private sector bank employees. Dec 2009

18. Manju George

19. Subair