Admissions 2026

Department of Psychology

Dr. Anjo George

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : Ph.D

Email-ID : anjo@rajagiri.edu

Dr. Anjo George is an Assistant Professor of Psychology with an M.Sc. and Ph.D., specializing in Health Psychology, Positive Psychology, and Environmental Psychology. He is a Second Rank holder in his postgraduate studies and is qualified in UGC-NET and SET. He has teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate psychology programs, emphasizing critical thinking, experiential learning, and academic skill development. He actively contributes to research supervision, student mentoring, and academic development initiatives, supporting student research, academic progression, and professional growth. His professional approach emphasizes research-informed teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the promotion of psychological wellbeing through evidence-based academic practices.

  • Ph.D.: Efficacy of Multimodal Intervention on Psychological Determinants Among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: An Experimental Study, Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.     
  • M.Sc. Applied Psychology, Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (2017)
  • B.Sc. Psychology, Sree. C. Achuthamenon. Govt. College, Kuttanellur, Thrissur (2015).
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi from 09/06/2025 to till date.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Jain (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, from 09/12/2024 to 06/06/2025.
  • Guest Faculty in the Department of Psychology at St. Aloysius College Elthuruth, Thrissur, from 01/06/2017 to 30/10/2018.
  • Health Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Clinical & Applied Psychology
  • Workplace Wellbeing and Organizational Development
  • Delivered a lecture on “Understanding Research Methodology: Principles and Practices” on 13th august 2025 at the Department of Psychology, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), Chalakudy, Thrissur, Kerala. 
  • Delivered a lecture on 'Cultivating Strength from Within: Integrating Positive Psychological Practices for Flourishing' on 29th August 2023 at the Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Yeshwanthpur Campus, Bangalore.
  • Paul, F. A., Banerjee, I., Ganie, A. U. R., Singh, A., Ali, A., Kalyani, V., & George, A. (2025). Campus Intoxication: Mapping the Prevalence, Patterns, and Predictors of Alcohol and Drug Use Among University Students in Northeast India. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 1-8.
  • Paul, F. A., Singh, A., Ali, A., Lone, Z. A., Dangroo, A. A., & George, A. (2025). Cannabis Use and Sexual Identity Exploration in Emerging Adulthood: A Call for Inclusive, Trauma-Informed Campus Mental Health Strategies. Substance Use & Misuse, 1-6.
  • George, A., & James, C. K. (2025) Understanding the Role of Ecological Grief in Climate Distress Among Emerging Adults. Indian Journal of Psychological Science, 20(2), 1-7.
  • George, A., & Vinothkumar, M. (2024). Multimodal Intervention for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feasibility and Impact on Quality of Life. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 12(3), 447-452.
  • George, A., & Vinothkumar, M. (2024). Illness Perception and Emotion Regulation as Determinants of Well-Being among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Preliminary Inquiry. International Journal of Humanities Social Science and Management (IJHSSM), 4, (4), 1126-1130.
  • George, A., & Vinothkumar, M. (2023). Doctoral Education and Mental Health: A Psychological Perspective. International Journal of Education and Management Studies, 13(2), 236-238.
  • George, A., & Vinothkumar, M. (2023). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and its Psychosocial Outcomes among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 11(1), 45-51.
  • Danu, J. A., Vinothkumar, M., & George, A. (2022). Caregiver Burden and Coping Strategies among Parents of Special Children. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(4), 406-411.
  • Shri, M. N., Vinothkumar, M., & George, A. (2022). Binge Watching, Sleep Quality, and Fatigue among Emerging Adults. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 10(3), 385-389.
  • George, A., & Vinothkumar, M. (2022). Understanding the Predictors of Quality of Life among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 13(2), 154-158.
  • Anjo George. (2025, April). Understanding the Role of Ecological Grief in Climate Distress among Emerging Adults. Paper presented at the National Conference on “Inclusive Social Development: Advancing Health and Wellness Through Holistic and Tech-Enabled Interventions” conducted by School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, RV University, Bengaluru and Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) on 25th April, 2025.
  • Anjo George. (2025, April). Indian Social Identity with Reference to Global and Digital Transformation: Insights into Sustainability through IKS. Paper presented at the State-Level Seminar on “Aligning Sustainability with the Indian Knowledge System” organized by the Department of Psychology and Allied Sciences, School of Sciences, in association with the Centre for Ancient History and Culture, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 9th April 2025.
  • Anjo George. (2025, April). A Comparative Study of Online and Offline Dating: Commitment Issues and Dating Behavior among Emerging Adults. Paper presented at the State-Level Seminar on “Aligning Sustainability with the Indian Knowledge System” organized by the Department of Psychology and Allied Sciences, School of Sciences, in association with the Centre for Ancient History and Culture, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 9th April 2025.
  • Anjo George. (2025, April). Understanding the relationship between Perceived Social Support, Resilience, and Life Satisfaction among Young Adults. Paper presented at the State-Level Seminar on “Aligning Sustainability with the Indian Knowledge System” organized by the Department of Psychology and Allied Sciences, School of Sciences, in association with the Centre for Ancient History and Culture, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, on 9th April 2025.
  • Anjo George. (2025, March). Savoring and Existential Gratitude: Pathways to Mitigate Climate Distress. Paper presented at the 3rd International Conference on “Cultural Perspectives in Positive Psychology” conducted by National Positive Psychology Association (NPPA), New Delhi, on 28th – 29th March 2025
  • Anjo George. (2024, January). Mediating role of mindfulness between meaning in life and work-life balance among IT professionals. Paper presented at the International Conference on “Happiness: Science and Practice”, organized by Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2023, April). Criminal Propensity and Crime Engagement among Adolescents: A Psychological Perspective. Paper presented at the International Conference on “Applied Forensic Psychology in Crime and Delinquency” (online) organized by Department of Counselling Psychology, University of Madras in association with International Institute for Forensic & Security Studies & Dr. M.G.R. Janaki College of Arts & Science for Women, Chennai.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M.  (2023, March). Savoring, Emotion Regulation, and Flourishing among Early Adults. Paper presented at the International Conference on “Positive Psychology: Contemporary Developments” conducted by National Positive Psychology Association, New Delhi.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M.  (2023, January). The Impact of Integrated Intervention on Quality of Life Among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Paper presented at the International Conference on “Health, Well-Being & Technology” conducted by School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Psychology, Central University of Karnataka.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2022, December). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Its Psychosocial Outcomes among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Paper presented at the two days International Conference on Mental Health and Well-Being: Exploring New Paradigms (Online) at Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts, Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2022, November). Multimodal Intervention as an Alternative Approach to Enhance Meaning in Life and Mindfulness among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Paper presented at the two days’ International Conference on “Innovations in Health Interventions: Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Methods (TCAM) In Holistic Health Care" conducted by UoH/IoE/RC1-20-030, Centre for Health Psychology, School of Medical Sciences and School of Management Studies, University of Hyderabad (Central University).
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2022, September). A Multimodal Intervention for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis: Feasibility and Its Impact on Emotion Regulation and Illness Perception. Paper presented at the two days’ International Conference on “Science and Technology for Socio-Economic and Environmental Sustainability” Held at School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University, Bengaluru during 28th and 29th September, 2022.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2022, January). Understanding the Predictors of Quality of Life among People with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Paper presented at the 57th National & 26th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) at Department of Clinical Psychology & Department of Psychology, Mizoram University (Central University), Aizwl, Mizoram.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2021, February). Understanding Work-Life Balance among People Working in IT Industry in Relation to Meaning in Life, Flow, and Mindfulness. Paper presented at the 56th National & 25th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) at Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala - Punjab (India).
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2020, June). Mindfulness as a Therapeutic Approach to Address the Psychosocial Problems of Arthritis Patients. Paper presented at Two Days International Webinar on Psychosocial Factor in Sustainable Health and Well-Being organized by Faculty of Behavior and Cognitive Sciences, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Haryana on june17-18, 2020.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2020, January). Relationship between Hope, Illness Perception and Cognitive-Emotive Regulation among People with Lifestyle Diseases. Paper presented at the 55th National and 24th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) at Manonmaniam Sudaranar University, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2019, December). PERMA wellbeing profile of people with Lifestyle Diseases: The role of Illness Perception and Self-regulation. Paper presented at the XXIX Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) and International Conference on: Making Psychology Deliverable to the Society”, at Pondicherry University, Tamil Nadu.
  • Anjo George & Vinothkumar, M. (2019, March). Vipassana as a Therapeutic Tool to Alleviate Ill Effects of Lifestyle Diseases. Paper presented at UGC sponsored National Conference on “Recent Trends in Psychotherapy” conducted by Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
  • Participated in the Online Public Lecture on “Why Neurodivergent Students Miss School: Hidden Barriers and Supportive Strategies” conducted by the Centre for Neurodiversity, Research & Innovation (CNRI), School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 11th August 2025.
  • Participated in the Online Public Lecture on “Understanding Neurodiversity: Exploring the Spectrum of Human Thinking” conducted by the Centre for Neurodiversity, Research & Innovation (CNRI), School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 25th July 2025.
  • Participated in a Seven Days Faculty Development Program LEAP 2025 with interactive and hands-on sessions organized by IQAC of School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) from 27th January to 4th February 2025.
  • Participated in a Seven Days International Faculty Development Program on ‘Empowering Educators for Excellence’ Organized by Don Bosco College, Bengaluru in collaboration with St. John’s University, New York, USA from 17th to 24th January, 2025.
  • Participated in Colloquium on “Strategies for Patent to Product and Product to Market” organized by Intellectual Property Rights Cell, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore on 26th April 2023.
  • Participated in National Level Conference on Rehabilitation organized by Westfort College of Nursing, Pottore, Thrissur on 6th and 7th March 2023.
  • Participated in one-hour session about ‘Write Your Thesis Using Mendeley - Tactics to manage references for Researcher’ at Hybrid Mode / Seminar Hall, Block - A, Amity University, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday 06 February, 2023.
  • Participated in Two Days Online National Workshop On Data Analysis Using Amos & E-Views sponsored by ICSSR-SRC, Hyderabad and organized by Alagappa Institute of Management, Alagappa University held on 07th and 08th October 2021.
  • Participated in a Seven Days Online Research Methodology Course for Ph.D. Research Scholars in Social Sciences (18.02.2021 to 25.02.2021) Organized by School of Commerce (UGC SAP DRS-I), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, in collaboration with Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Southern Regional Centre (Ministry of Education, Govt. of India).
  • Participated in an International Webinar VIVERE 2020 "The Power of Vulnerability, Mindfulness and Self - Compassion " organized by the Department of Psychology, Christ College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala on 4 September 2020.
  • Participated in an International Webinar on “Cognitive Behaviour Therapy”, held on 19th August 2020, organized by the Department of Psychology in collaboration with Psychology Alumni Association Mannanam (PAAM) and Internal Quality Assurance Cell of K E College.
  • Participated in online webinar series on Generalized Anxiety, Statistics in Psychology and Yoga & Psychology, Organized by the Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore during 1st July 2020 to 3rd July 2020.
  • Participated in the Online Webinar on “Qualitative Research” organized by Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 30.06.2020.
  • Participated in a Five Day Faculty Development Program on "Reconfiguring the Mind: Post COVID Consciousness" Organized by 19AC, Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous, Bengaluru, Karnataka from 23rd to 27th June 2020.
  • Participated in an Online Webinar on “Stress Management” organized by Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore on 23.06.2020.
  • Participated in an online webinar session on “Stereotyping, Prejudice and Discrimination” by Mrs. Ayesha Haroon held on 16th June 2020, Organized by Counselling Chennai
  • Participated in the webinar on "Mental Health and Life Style Modifications – During the COVID-19 Pandemic" held on 14th June, 2020 organized by the PSG CAS Health & Wellness Centre and Wellness Club, PSG College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore.
  • Participated in a two-day International Webinar on “Mental Health and COVID 19: During and Post Pandemic Era” held on 6 and 7th June 2020, organized by Department of Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, India.
  • Participated in a 3 - day (2 hours per day) internship on Expressive Arts Based Therapy held on 2nd - 4th June, 2020. The internship was conducted by Tanushree Sangma, an Expressive Arts Therapist, organized by Department of Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences, Fortis Healthcare Limited.
  • Participated in a Five Day Online Faculty Development Program from 30th May, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020 on the topic “Evolution from Offline to Online Teaching” Organized by Satish Pradhan Dnyanasadhana College, Thane in Association with Department of Information Technology University of Mumbai, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Mumbal Regional Center and Microsoft.
  • Participated in a two-day National Seminar on “Qualitative Approaches in Psychological Research” at Sri. C. Achuthamenon. Govt. College Kuttanellur.
  • Participated in a two-day Regional Workshop on “How Thoughts Matter: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression “at St Aloysius College Elthuruth Thrissur.
  • Participated in a one-day National Seminar on ‘Re-Mapping the Psychodynamics of Depression’ at Prajyoti Niketan College Pudukad.
  • Participated in a regional workshop on ‘Psychological Test Construction’ at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies.
  • Participated in a UGC Sponsored Interdisciplinary National Level Seminar on ‘Protection of Human Rights of the Psychologically Ill’ at Vimala College Thrissur
  • Participated in a one-day regional seminar on ‘Management of Learning Disability’ at Prajyoti Niketan College Pudukad.
  • Participated in a one-day regional seminar on ‘Life Skill Development’ at Prajyoti Niketan College Pudukad.
  • Participated in a one-day regional seminar on ‘Transforming Malayali Family: Contemporary Psychological Experiences’ at Sri. C. Achuthamenon. Govt. College Kuttanellur.
  • Participated in a one-day regional seminar on ‘Personality Perspectives in the Current Scenario’ at Sahrdaya College of Advanced Studies.
  • Participated 3-day residential camp ‘Smile-2017: Skill Mentorship for Innovative Life Experiences’ organized by ASAP, Higher Education Department, Government of Kerala.
  • Participated in the Global Business Foundation Skills (GBFS) Program conducted by ASAP.
  • Completed the short term course "Mindfulness for Focus Creativity and Wellbeing" offered by the Rekhi Centre of Excellence for the Science of Happiness, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur from February 15th, 2021 to March 16th, 2021
  • Member, American Psychological Association
  • Member, National Positive Psychology Association
  • Member, National Academy of Psychology
  • Qualified National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by UGC, New Delhi.
  • Qualified State Eligibility Test (SET) conducted by Govt. of Kerala
  • Secured Second Rank in the University Examination (M.Sc.) held in April 2017 at Bharathiar University.
  • Won the Proficiency Award for securing highest marks in the BSc Psychology Degree examination at Sree C Achuthamenon Govt. College, Kuttanellur, Thrissur (March 2015).