DR.SONAM GUPTA

Designation  Assistant Professor

Department  Psychology

Qualification  PhD

e-mail  sonamdnn@gmail.com

Experience  11 years

Area of Specialization  Counseling andAdolescent Psychology

List of Research papers publishes in Journals

1. Paper published on the topic “Mental health and Personality” in the Journal “Mental health” with ISSN no.  23945303 in February 2018 UGC approved Jr. No. 43053.

2.  Paper published on the topic “ Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar: A National Leader and a Visionary” in an International Journal “Greatest Philosopher Dr. BabasahebAmbedkar” with ISSN-2348-7143, Journal no.40705 impact factor 6.261 in April,2019.

3. Paper published titled “Career Preference: An Important Factor in Achieving Positive Mental Health” in the International Peer Reviewed Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences “ShodhSarita” vol 6, Issue 23, July to September 2019, ISSN-2348-2397 under UGC Care list of Journals.

4. Paper published titled “Peer Pressure in comparison to Gender among High School Students of Punjab” in Wesleyan Journal of Research, Vol 13 no 82 (March, 2021), ISSN: 0975-1386, peer reviewed, UGC Care-listed.

5. Paper published titled “Influence of Peer Pressure on Academic Achievement Motivation on High School Students” in Dogo Rangsang Research Journal,Vol: 11, Issue-10 no.,ISSN: 2347-7180, UGC Care Listed, Group 1 Journal on 3^rd October,2021.

6.  Paper published titled “Influence of peer pressure on anxiety and depression in adolescents” in “Shodhak” UGC care listed journal with ISSN: 0302-9832, vol.53,Pt.A (January -April) 2023

 Book Chapters published   

1. Chapter titled “The Trauma of Sexual Harassment and its Psychological Effects among Males” in book titled “Sexual Harassment of Men: A Crime” with ISBN: 978-81-19674-54-1 in June, 2024 by National Press Associates, New Delhi. 

2. Chapter titled“B. R. Ambedkar’s Vision of Psychological Liberation” in book titled “Architect of Indian Political System: BabasahebAmbedkar” with ISBN: 978-81-19674-18-3 in June, 2024 by National Press Associates, New Delhi.

3. Chapter titled “Research Design” in book titled “Research Methodology: A Multidisciplinary Outlook” with ISBN- 978-93-5978-778-7 in July 2024 by Friends Publications (India).

4. Chapter titled “Methods of Data Collection” in book titled “Research Methodology: A Multidisciplinary Outlook” with ISBN- 978-93-5978-778-7 in July 2024 by Friends Publications (India).

Number of research paper presentations in National/International Seminars/Conferences:   

 Research papers in National Conferences-3

       Research  papers in International Conferences-8

       Research papers in National Seminars-8

       Research papers in International Seminars-2

List of GOC/ Refresher course/FDP:

1. Completed NPTEL Online Certification (8 weeks) for Qualitative Research Methods conducted by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur  on February-April,2017.

2. Completed Online Short Term Course, ‘National Workshop on Statistical Analysis using SPSS’ organized by Lovely Professional University, w.e.f. May 26, 2020 to May 30, 2020 and obtained “A”grade.

3. Participated in a 5 day Faculty Development Programme “Assessing- Reassessing Skill during Covid-19 Times” organized by Shanti Devi Arya Mahila College, Dinanagar from 4th August, 2020 to 8th August, 2020.

4. Participated in a 6 day Faculty Development Programme “Imparting Soft Skills and Life Skills for Success” organized by Shanti Devi Arya Mahila College, Dinanagar from 17th, August, 2020 to 22nd August, 2020.

5. Completed  online Two-week Refresher Course in “Psychology” conducted by Ramanujan College, University of Delhi  from 30 December – 13 January, 2023 and obtained Grade A+.

6. Completed the NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malaviya Training Programme Mission Teacher (MM-TTP) of UGC organized by Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre, GNDU, Amritsar from 25th December 2023 – 3rd January, 2024.

7. Participated in UGC MMTTC Online Faculty Induction Programme-11 organized by GNDU Campus, Amritsar from 27th May 2024 to 22nd June, 2024 and obtained A+ grade.

Awards and Recognitions: 

1.  Appointed as an interviewer for the selection of Assistant Professor (Psychology) on contractual basis in BBK DAV College for Women, Amritsar on 5th July, 2016.

2.  Appointed as Guest Faculty in Psychology in SSIMT, Dinanagar from the year 2020.

3.  Appointed as external paper setter and evaluator in KMV College, Jalandhar (Autonomous) for session 2022-2025.

4. Appointed as an interviewer for the selection of Assistant Professor (Psychology) in Pt. Mohan Lal SD College for Women, Gurdaspur on 26th June, 2023.

5. Appointed as member of Board of Studies in Bahra University, Himachal University from the year 2023.

6. Received Letter of Appreciation from Government of Punjab for conducting psychometric tests on 21, 10th class girl students of Govt. school, Bhatoa on 12th January, 2024.

7.Supervised a MA Dissertation for Mr. Rajiv Gupta, enrollment no. 2001150436, Course code. MPCE 016, Department of Psychology, IGNOU, titled “The impact of COVID-19 on teachers’ wellbeing: A comparative analysis of government and private teachers.” 

8.  Was honored with a momento on the occasion of Mother’s Day by the Women Power Association, Pathankot on 8th May, 2024.