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Centre for Social work

Doctoral Centre in Social Work

Rajagiri College of Social Sciences is a recognized centre for  Doctoral Research under Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam via Order No. AC.AII-1/504/87 dated 6.5.1988 for Social Work, Sociology and allied Social Sciences. The university committee on Research and Development after inspection of College research centre and the research supervisors, recommended to continue approval and recognition of the centre vide order 1421/ACA6/2023/MGU dated 07-02-2023.
 

The Centre facilitates  Research Scholars (Full time and Part time) registered for PhD to carry out research on the subject approved by the University leading to the PhD degree. The Centre has been thus functioning smoothly for more than 25 years with a continuous annual registration of scholars for Social work and Management disciplines.

The Center has the service of six Research Guides in Social work. The Centre has to its credit 48 scholars awarded Doctoral degrees in Social Work from 1990 onwards.

 

Facilities for the Scholars at the Centre

  • Rooms for the Research Scholars with computer and internet facility, intercom and storage facility.
  • Library access
  • Computer Centre access

The College has libraries in both the campuses and has an impressive collection of 29,700 books, and 171 journals, 130 CD’s and periodicals apart from the various Electronic Databases like EBSCO, JSTOR, QUESTIA to name a few. Our Computer Centres with a sizeable collection of computers, all in network (Internet and Intranet) cater to the needs of the learners.

 

Bi-Annual Doctoral Scholar's Review Meet

It is convened bi-annually under advance intimation to all the registered scholars to monitor their progress in research. The supervising guides are present during the Research Scholars' meeting. The scholars nearing the submission of their thesis are allowed to make a detailed formal presentation of their research. All the scholars must attend this meeting, and those unable to participate in these meetings are expected to inform the Head of the Centre in writing.

 

Details of Research Supervisors

 

Sl.No.

Name

Year of Sanctioning Research Guideship

Uty Order No.

1

Dr. Anish K. R.

20-05-2017

3056/A6/1/RG/4523/2015/Academic

2

Dr.  Lizy P. J.

06-02-2018

854/A6/1/RG/8206/2017/Academic

3

Dr.  Joseph M. K.

05-02-2018

799/A6/1/RG/5056/2017/Academic

4

Dr. Saju M. D.

19-06-2019

2741/AC A 6/2019/MGU

5

Dr. Suni Rose I. P.

20-05-2019

2145/AC A 6/2019/MGU

6

Dr.Kiran Thampi

06-08-2021

3834/AC A 6/2021/MGU

 

Details of Research Scholars

Sl. No.

Name of the  Scholar

Name of the Guide

Year of Joining

Topic

  1.  

Vineetha Mary Thomas A.

Dr. Lizy James

2014

Child Behavioural Problems and Family

  1.  

Deepak Joseph

Dr. Anish K. R.

2014

Social Work Education - A Critical Enquiry in Retrospect Contemporary and Future Dimensions

  1.  

Anoop Joseph Joy

Dr Celine K. Scaria

2015

A Situational Study on the Wellbeing of Elderly Left Behind After the Emigration of Their Adult Children

  1.  

Ashwathi Muraleedharan

Dr. Sr. Lizy P. J.

2018

Teacher Efficacy in Enhancing the Learning Outcomes of Students With Special Educational Needs: A Social Work Intervention

  1.  

Bincy C. C.

Dr. Sr. Lizy P. J.

2018

Well-Being of Children Affected by Family Violence: A Strengths - Based Intervention Study

  1.  

Joyshree Mondal

Dr. Sr. Lizy P. J.

2018

Migrant Labour and Health: A Social Work Intervention Study

  1.  

Neha Sunil P.

Dr. Sr. Lizy P. J.

2018

Well-Being of Caregivers of Children With Intellectual Disabilities: A Social Work Intervention Study

  1.  

Binson P. Augustine   

Dr. Fr. Joseph M. K.

2018

A Study of Learning Organizational Practices in Ngos in Kerala

  1.  

Sreekutty M. J.

Dr. Fr. Joseph M. K.

2018

Tribal Youth and Skill Development: Prospects and Challenges

  1.  

Ginu George P.

Dr. Anish K. R.

2018

Quality of Life and Illness Perception of Persons with End Stage Renal Disease: A Social Work Intervention Study

  1.  

Siny Maria Skaria   

Dr. Anish K. R.

2018

A Study on the Sexual and Reproductive Health of Female Migrant Workers: Prospects of Social Work Intervention

  1.  

Sreemol Sunil

Dr. Anish K. R.

2018

Marital Satisfaction and Well-Being of Infertile Couples: A Social Work Intervention Study

  1.  

Renitta Manuel

Dr. Sr. Lizy P. J.

2019

Social Inclusion and Psychological Well-Being of Women Post Incarceration in Kerala

  1.  

Sachu M.

Dr. Sr. Lizy P. J.

2019

Prosocial Behavior and Adolescents: a Social Work Intervention Study

  1.  

Anuja Maria Benny

Dr. Fr. Saju M. D.

2019

Development and Evaluation of Social Work Intervention for Suicide Prevention and Management of Deliberate Self-Harm

  1.  

Lorane Scaria

Dr. Fr. Saju M. D.

2019

Trajectory and Psychosocial Predictors of Depression in a Community Cohort: Development of Social Work Intervention Framework

  1.  

Seema Sunny

Dr. Sr. Suni Rose I. P.

2019

Resilience and Adolescence: an Intervention Study

  1.  

Rosemary T. George

Dr. Sr. Suni Rose I. P.

2019

Children and Local Self-Governance: An Appraisal from Child Rights Perspective.

  1.  

Shilpa V Yohanan

Dr. Sr. Suni Rose I. P.

2020

Art Therapy for Institutionalised Children with Vulnerabilities: A Social Work Intervention Study

  1.  

Sukanya Josy

Dr. M. K. Joseph

2021

A Study On Local Self-Government Initiatives In Ensuring Local Food Security In Kerala

  1.  

Abshana Jamal

Dr. M. K. Joseph

2021

Family Farming And Household Livelihood Security In Rural Villages In Kerala

  1.  

Rajeemol T. R.

Dr. M. K. Joseph

2021

Community Engagement Of Schools Of Social Work

  1.  

Jasmine Mathew

Dr. M. K. Joseph

2021

Lived Experiences of Kerala Expatriates in the UAE during the Covid-19 Crisis

  1.  

Serin Xavier

Dr. Kiran Thampi

2021

A Study On Modifiable Risk Factors And Lifestyle Disease Burden Among Adolescents

  1.  

Jolly John O. V.

Dr. Kiran Thampi

2022

Self-perception, Identity, and Self-esteem among Dalit youths of Latin Catholic Community in Kerala.

  1.  

Lija Mary Mathew

Dr. Kiran Thampi

2022

An Intervention Study on Community-dwelling older adults with multimorbidities in Kerala

  1.  

 

Ashilin Mary Mathew

Dr. Fr. Saju M. D.

2022

Post Schooling Experiences: The Voice Of Young Adults With Cerebral Palsy And Their Primary Caregivers

  1.  

 

Aarcha Gowri Varma

Dr. Fr. Saju M. D.

2022

Effect of Comprehensive mental health intervention model for students of higher education institutions.

29.   

Jona Joy

Dr. Fr. Saju M. D.

2023

Effect of Social Work Intervention for Prevention and Management of Suicidal Behaviour

 

Scholars Awarded PhD

 

Sl.No.

Name of the  Scholar

Name of the Guide

Year of Joining

Year of Awarding

1

Dr. Joseph I. Injodey

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

1990

2000

2

Dr. Fr. Varghese J. Pudussery

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

1990

1995

3

Dr. Lizy James

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

1990

1998

4

Dr. Pauline D' Cunha

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

1991

2000

5

Dr. Mary Venus Joseph

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

1991

1999

6

Dr. A. Stuckey Devapatham

Dr Udaya Mahadevan

1991

1997

7

Dr. Shibu V. P.

Dr Celine K. Scaria

1991

2006

8

Dr. Ashly Mathew

Rev. Dr. Jose Kuriedath

1991

1999

9

Dr. Sara Chacko

Rev. Dr. Jose Kuriedath

1993

1998

10

Dr. Saji. P. Jacob

Rev. Dr. Jose Kuriedath

1994

2000

11

Dr. Jose Antony

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

1995

2002

12

Dr. Tomy Philip

Dr. Sr. V. J. Kochuthresia

1995

2000

13

Dr. P. M. Mathew

Dr. Sr. V. J. Kochuthresia

1995

2001

14

Dr. Fr. Johnson X. Palakkappillil

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

1997

2009

15

Dr. T. O. Poulose

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

1998

2006

16

Dr. Charles L.

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

1999

2012

17

Dr. Minimol K. Jose

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

1999

2005

18

Dr. Fr. Thomas K.O.

Rev. Dr. Antony Kariyil

1999

2004

19

Dr. Mr. Joseph K. A.

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

2000

2004

20

Dr. Silvy Mathew

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

2000

2005

21

Dr. Fr. Joseph M. K.

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

2003

2012

22

Dr. Asha P. Rao

Rev. Dr. O. J. Alex

2004

2009

23

Dr. Sr. Lizy P.J

Dr. Sr. V. J. Kochuthresia

2004

2011

24

Dr. Elizabeth Lovely Mary Michael

Dr Celine K. Scaria

2004

2015

25

Dr. Deepa Rasheed

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

2005

2009

26

Dr. Lilly N.C.

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

2005

2012

28

Dr. Jilly John

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2006

2011

29

Dr. Sheeja Remani B. Karalam

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2006

2011

30

Dr. Giji George

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2006

2012

31

Dr. Norvy Paul

Dr Celine K. Scaria

2007

2012

32

Dr. Sreedhanya H. Thekkedath

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2007

2016

33

Dr. Anitha A.

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2007

2018

34

Dr. Fr. Varghese K. T.

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

2008

2019

35

Dr. Fr. Saju M. D.

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2010

2016

36

Dr. Kiran Thampi

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2010

2018

37

Dr. Francina P. X.

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2011

2019

38

Dr. Sooraj P. Suresh

Dr Celine K. Scaria

2013

2018

39

Dr. Anil John

Dr. Joseph I. Injodey

2013

2019

40

Dr. Anna Lungbila

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

2013

2019

41

Dr. Teenu Tellence

Rev. Dr.Varghese K. Varghese

2013

2019

42

Dr. Shaly M. O.

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2014

2020

43

Dr.Titson Devassy

Dr. Lizy James

2014

2022

44

Dr.Priya Zachariahs K

Dr.Lizy James

2014

2022

45

Dr.Amitha C A

Dr. Sr. V. J. Kochuthresia

2015

2022

46

Dr.Reshma K S

Dr.Joseph I Injodey

2015

2022

47

Dr.Neethu Alexander

Dr. Mary Venus C. J.

2015

2023

48

Dr.Shameer V.

Dr. Joseph I. Injodey

2016

2023

 

Rajagiri Research Forum

The Rajagiri Doctoral Centre aims to provide research scholars ample opportunity to develop their research abilities, knowledge, and disposition. The Rajagiri Doctoral Center introduced the Rajagiri Research Forum to foster exchanges and interactions that are relevant to research. This new effort will serve as a complementary initiative to the currently offered programmes. As an outcome, research scholars will be able to interact with highly motivated and knowledgeable researchers. At the forum, which will stimulate research orientation and scientific debate, there will be a gathering of experts, those interested in pursuing research careers, and organisations actively engaged in rigorous research. The primary activity of the platform consists of a series of informal gatherings initiated by the research scholars voluntarily. During these sessions, each scholar offers insights into their research area, methodology, techniques, and experiences with the other scholars. This forum will facilitate the scholars in indulging in constructive conversations on research. In addition, the experts will also share the theoretical and practical wisdom they have gathered over their journey as a researcher. This forum is open to participants, such as faculty members from various institutions, research guides, researchers, and representatives from relevant research organisations, to share their insights on research.