Admissions 2024

Department of Psychology

Dr. Jovita Sherin George

Designation : Assistant Professor

Qualification : Ph.D

Email-ID : jovita@rajagiri.edu

Dr. Jovita Sherin George was working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, Sacred Heart College, Thevara for one and a half years before joining Rajagiri College of Social Sciences. She has also served as the Head of the Department of Psychology during her tenure in Sacred Heart College, Thevara. She earned her doctoral degree from Periyar University, Salem under the guidance of Dr. K.N Jayakumar in 2021. She qualified UGC-NET in Psychology in 2016. She was awarded gold medal for Post-Graduation in Applied Psychology from Periyar University, Salem. Her research interests pertain to the domain of Environmental Psychology, Industrial/Organisational Psychology Social Psychology.

  • PhD Psychology, Periyar University
  • UGC-NET
  • M.Sc. Applied Psychology, Periyar University
  • BA in Psychology, KE College, Mannanam, Kottayam
  • Assistant Professor and HoD, Sacred Heart College, Thevara, February 2021-August 2022
  • Provided a lecture on Research Methodology for UG Psychology students hosted by HiG EDU CAMPUS in the month of May 2022.
  • Provided a lecture on Research Methodology for UG Psychology students hosted by HiG EDU CAMPUS in the month of January 2023.
  • Jovita,S.G. & Amal Tom Jose. (2021). Correlates of Cultural Intelligence, Self—Efficacy and Achievement among Overseas Employees. Conference Proceedings. Emerging Trends in Management & Technology.
  • Jovita, S.G. and Jayakumar, K.N. (2020). Influence of Self-Efficacy and Job Satisfaction on Employee Green Behaviour among IT Professionals. International Journal of Future Generation Communication and Networking Volume 13, Issue 4, Page No. 1302–1311.
  • Jovita, S.G. and Jayakumar, K.N. (2019).Development and Validation of Employee Green Behaviour Scale (EBGS) for IT Professionals in India. International Journal on Emerging Technologies, Volume 10, Issue 4, Page No. 32- 37.
  • Jovita, S.G. and Jayakumar, K.N. (2019).Does Education Enhance Employee Green Behaviour? A Study on University Faculty Members. International Journal of Basic and Applied Research, Volume 9, Issue 6, Page No. 491-498.
  • Jovita, S.G. and Jayakumar, K.N. (2017). Is it time to promote employee green behaviour? The need and scope. Journal of Management Research and Analysis. Volume 4, Issue 3, Page No. 117-122.
  • Amal, T.J & Jovita, S.G. (2017). Cognitive Failure and General Well-Being among IT Professionals. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. Volume 7, Issue 3, Page No. 635-642.
  • Paper presented on the topic’ Correlates of Cultural Intelligence, Self-Efficacy and Achievement among Overseas Employees’ in a two-day international e-conference on Emerging Trends in Management & Technology – 2021, KLH Business School, Hyderabad.
  • Paper presented on the topic’ Significance of Employee Green Behaviour for the Holistic Development of Organisations’ in an International Conference on Business Strategies for Sustainable Developmental Goals, St. Francis De Sales College, Bengaluru.
  • Paper presented on the topic’ Development and Validation of a Tool to Measure Employee Green Behaviour’ in a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Promoting Positive Psychology Mental Health and Well-Being, Kakatiya University, Warangal.
  • Paper presented on the topic’ Pro-Environmental Behaviour And Mental Health among Employed Young Adults’ in International Conference on Young Adults and Emerging Trends in Psychology, Sacred Hearts College, Thirupattur.
  • Presented a paper on the topic’ Attitude Towards Green Behavior  among University Faculty Members’ in the 41st  Social Science Congress on Indian University Education System: A Critical Appraisal, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Presented a paper on the topic’ Cognitive Failure and General Well-Being Among IT Professionals’ in a National Conference on Psychology and Holistic Well-Being, Sacred Hearts College, Thirupattur.
  • Presented a paper on the topic’ Achievement Motivation and Happiness among University Students’ in an International Conference on Empowerment of Youth in the Globalised Scenario, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Presented a paper on the topic’ State Trait Anxiety among Orphans and Non-orphans’ in a National Conference on Contemporary Psychological Issues among Adolescents-The Way Forward, Sacred Hearts College, Thirupattur.
  • Presented a paper on the topic’ Curricula and Creativity among School Students’ National Seminar on Psychology at Cross Roads: Integrating theory, research and Practice, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in Bodhi Memory Walk held at JLN International Stadium on 21st September 2022.
  • Participated in an International lecture on “The Phosphorus Paradox: Why it Matters and How Plants Can Help Us Solve It” on 25th February 2023 at Rajagiri College of Social Sciences.
  • Participated in Suicide Prevention among Young Adults, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery
  • Participated in Yoga Therapy, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery
  • Participated in Making mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery.
  • Participated in National Workshop on HR Skills for Psychology Professionals, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in Workshop for Research Scholars, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Seminar on Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and Relationship Building, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Seminar on Recent Trends In Sociology: Issues, Dimensions
  • Participated in ICSSR- SRC Hyderabad Two Day National Level Workshop on Writing Seminar Papers, Research Articles, Proposals and Thesis, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Psychological Test Construction, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in International Seminar on Research Intelligence and Database, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in World Mental Health Day 2018 Exhibition, Rally and Other Events, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in World Mental Health Day 2017 Exhibition, Rally and Other Events
  • Participated in National Workshop on Positive Psychology: A Pathway to Flourishing Life, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Seminar on Startup 101, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Counselling Skills, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Structural Equation Modelling And Scale Development, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode.
  • Participated in ICSSR sponsored 10 days’ Workshop on Research Methodology Course for Social Sciences (Psychology), S.V. University, Thirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Participated in National Workshop on The Applications of Psychology in HR, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Statistical Tools for Research, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Life Skills Training, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Qualitative Research Methods in Social Sciences, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in Five Day Workshop on Innovative Applications Of Statistical Packages For Social Sciences, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Personality Assessment, Shri Sakthikailaash Women’s College, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Family Therapy, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in IQAC sponsored Faculty Development Programme on Advanced Counselling Skills, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Emotional Disorders, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Clinical Hypnotherapy: Basics and Beyond, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in International Seminar on Adult Mental Health First Aid Taster Session held during at Periyar University, Salem, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in International Seminar On Psychology: Indian Perspective, Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry.
  • Participated in Faculty Development Programme on Counselling Skills, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Workshop on Premarital, Marital and Family Counselling, Periyar University, Salem.
  • Participated in National Exhibition PSYCHEX 2013, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam
  • Participated in Career Edge - Knockdown the Lockdown conducted by TCS iON
  • Participated in Writing Case Studies, Project Preparation and Funding of Research Projects, Indian Academic Researchers Association  in Association with Department of Commerce, University of Madras
  • Participated in Common Errors in the Construction of Doctoral Thesis, Bonhoure Centre for Research, St. Xavier’s College of Education, Tirunelveli
  • Participated in Research Indicator and Scholarly Publication, Sri Sarada College for Women, Salem
  • Participated in Enabling Employee Well-Being and Engagement amidst the corona pandemic, COUNCELO Online Psychological Solutions, Bengaluru
  • Participated in Writing Research Paper, G.S. Mandal’s Maharashtra Institute of Technology, Aurangabad
  • Participated in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, LISSAH, Kozhikode
  • Participated in Classroom Management Tools, SCMS School of Technology and    Management, Ernakulam.
  • Participated in Suicide Prevention among Young Adults, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery
  • Participated in Yoga Therapy, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery
  • Participated in Making mental Health & Well-Being for All a Global Priority, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery
  • Career Guidance programme series ‘Vie Psych’ hosted by Sacred Heart College, Thevara    
  • Webinar on Masked up, Locked down, and Screen- Stuck: The Impact of Online Education on Mental Health hosted by Sacred Heart College, Thevara.
  • World Mental Health Day 2017 Exhibition, Rally and Other Events hosted by Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem.
  • chaired a scientific session in the International Conference on Psychotherapy & Counselling (ICPC2021), hosted by Mind Weavers, Government Medical College Campus, Kozhikode.