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Dr. Dimpy Mahanta

Dr. Dimpy Mahanta

Associate Professor

Ph.D. : University of Delhi

Research Interests:

• Stress and Burnout • Resilience and Well-being • Suicide Prevention • Positive Organizational Behavior • Occupational Health Psychology • Workplace Mistreatment • Police and Military Psychology • Substance Abuse Prevention • School Psychology • Gero-psychology
Joined the University in Aug 18, 2015

Phone: 9971519056
Email: dimpy.mahanta@cottonuniversity.ac.in

Dr. Dimpy Mahanta CV    Vidwan Profile
About Research Projects Teaching Experience Research Paper Publications Conference Proceedings Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented) Students Awards Other Informations

About

Career Profile/Services:

1. Lecturer, Department of Psychology Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, Delhi University (08.2004 – 10.2004)

2. Assistant Professor of Psychology Department, Jesus & Mary College, University of Delhi (07.2007 – 11.2007)

3. Head of the Department & Assistant Professor of Psychology, Keshav Mahavidyalaya (University of Delhi) (2008-2015)

4. Guest Faculty of Psychology at IGNOU Centre, Cotton University, Guwahat (06.2016-continuing)

5. Founding Head of the Department & Assistant Professor of Psychology, Cotton University (18.08.2015- 26.11.2017)

Administrative assignments within and outside the institution:

1. Head of the Department & Assistant Professor of Psychology, Keshav Mahavidyalaya (University of Delhi) (2008-2015)

2. Head of the Department of Psychology, Cotton University (August 2015  to  26th November  2017)

Activities/assignments in the University:

1. Singlehandedly established the Psychology Laboratory at the University (August-December, 2015)

2. Convenor of MA Psychology Syllabus Formulation Committee (August, 2015)

3. Part of the Core Organizing Team of the Second Foundation Day Lecture of erstwhile Cotton College State University (2015)

4. Cultural Coordinator of the erstwhile Cotton College State University chapter of the North East Zone Cultural Council (NEZCC) (2015-17)]

5. Convened a day-long workshop of NeuroLinguistic Programming (NLP) in CCSU (9th February, 2016)

6. Organized and convened a one-day state-level seminar titled ‘Women & Mental Health’ at Cotton University (8th March, 2016)

7. Organized and convened a one-day seminar on World Mental Health Day at Cotton University (10th October, 2016)

8. Organized and convened a one-day state-level seminar titled ‘Naarishakti: Celebrating Womanhood’ at Cotton University (8th March, 2017)

9. Started free-coaching for interested students of MA (Final) Psychology for UGCNET Entrance for Lecturership after regular University Hours (Started in March 2017)

10. Organized and convened a Lecture and mass awareness-drive by students on World Mental Health Day in association with the North East Indian Association of Applied Psychology at Sudmersen Hall, Cotton University. (10th October, 2017)

11. Organized and convened a Lecture on Qualitative Methodology and Environmental Psychology with Special Emphasis on Conservation of River Dolphins in Brahmaputra. Delivered by Ms. Shovana Ray, Clinical Psychologist & Project Scientist at Wild Life Institute, Dehradun (7th March, 2018)

12. Member of Board of Studies for Curriculum Designing of MA Psychology and BA Psychology (Elective) as per CBCS (July, 2018)

 

Teaching

Name of University /College/

Institution

Designation

Status

(Permanent/

Temporary/

Ad-hoc)

Course/ Subject

From

To

Experience

(in Y-M)

Shyama Prasad Mukherji College

Assistant Professor

Adhoc

Psychology

10.08.2004

31.10.2004

2 months 22 days

Jesus & Mary College

Assistant Professor

Adhoc

Psychology

31.07.2007

30.11.2007

4 months

Keshav Mahavidyalaya

Assistant Professor

Adhoc

Psychology

16.07.2008

14.12.2008

4 months 28 days

Keshav Mahavidyalaya

Assistant Professor

Permanent

Psychology

16.12.2008

17.08.2015

6 years 8 months

Cotton University

Senior Assistant Professor

Permanent

Psychology

18.08.2015

Continuing

7 years 7months

 

 

 

 

 

Total Teaching Experience

15 YEARS 2

MONTHS 20 DAYS

Experience

15 YEARS 2 MONTHS 20 DAYS 

Research Projects

  1. Principal Investigator in a Research Project funded by the Kaziranga National Park Staff Welfare Society titled ‘Assessing Motivational Inputs, Stress Management and Mental Well-being of the Field Staff of Kaziranga National Park’. Total Budget was 3.5 Lakhs only. The Recommendations have been incorporated in the Assam State Finance Budget- 2020.
  2. Co-Principal Investigator (Co PI) in a Major Research Program funded by the ICSSR in 2019 titled ‘Dynamics of Child Sexual Abuse in the Tea Plantation Community: From Vulnerability to Immunity. Total Budget was 10 Lakhs.
  3. Organizational Role Stress amongst Police Personnel in Terrorist Affected Districts of Assam. Supported by the Indian Police Journal, Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India in 2009-10
 
     

Research paper publications till 2021

Updated Research Publications till January 2024

  1. Sandeep1, Roy, S.2, Mahanta, D.3, Gupt, D.K.4, Rathore, S.5 & Gupta, S.6  (2024). Substance Use Disorders, Parenting Styles and Interpersonal Competency: A Review. Journal of Educational and Social Research. Volume 14, No. 1, January 2024. E-ISSN 2240-0524 (SCOPUS INDEXED)
  2. Bora, A.1 & Mahanta, D.2 (2023). Resilience Across Different Length of Service in the Assam Civil Service Officers. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. Volume 5, Issue 4, July-August 2023. E-ISSN 2582-2160
  3. Sarma, B.1 & Mahanta, D.2 (2023). Exploring the Association among Hope, Self-Efficacy and Psychological Resilience: An Empirical Analysis on the Flood Victims of Lower Assam Division. International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research. Volume 5, Issue 2, March-April 2023. E-ISSN 2582-2160
  4. Bora, A.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2023). Job Satisfaction Among Civil Service Officers of Assam. Indian Journal of Psychological Science. Volume 16, No.-1, January 2023. ISSN 0976-9218  (WEB OF SCIENCE- UGC CARE LIST II)

  5. Sarma, B.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2023). Hope, Self-Efficacy and Psychological Resilience among the Flood Victims of Assam: An Exploration from a Psychological Perspective. Social Action. Volume 73, Issue 1, January- March 2023. ISSN 0037-7627 (UGC CARE LIST I)

  6. Bora, A.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2022). Occupational Stress in the Assam Civil Service Officers (ACS): A Comparative Study. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education. Volume 8, Issue 5, 2022. ISSN 2395-4396
  7. Dutta, P.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2022). Organizational Climate and Employee Engagement of School Teachers of Assam. International Journal of Advance Research and Innovative Ideas in Education. Volume 8, Issue 5, 2022. ISSN 2395-4396
  8. Dutta, P.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2022).A Comparative Study on Employee Engagement of the Teachers of Private and State Government Schools of Assam. International Journal of Early Childhood Special Education. Volume 14, Issue 06, 2022. ISSN 1308-5581 (UGC-CARE)
  9. Dutta, P.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2022). Quality of Work Life and Employee Engagement of School Teachers of Assam. International Journal of Health Sciences. 6 (S8),  ISSN 2550-6978 (SCOPUS INDEXED)
  10. Mahanta, D.1 & Chakravarty, K.2 (2022). Mindfulness as a Booster for Workplace Wellbeing : Its Significance and Effects. International Journal of Advanced Research. 10(05). 1230-1238. ISSN: 2320-5407. Doi: 10.21474/IJAR01/14839  
  11. Sarma, B.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2021). Mental Health in the Wake of Flood: A Review. Dogo Rangsang Research Journal. Volume 11, Issue 02, No. 01. ISSN 2347-7180 (UGC CARE)
  12. Dutta, P.1 & Mahanta, D.1 (2021). A Review Paper on Employee Engagement. Dogo Rangsang Research Journal. Volume 11, Issue 02. ISSN 2347-7180 ((UGC-CARE)
  13. Mahanta, D.1 & Deuri, B.2 (2019). Relationship between Depression and Psychological Well-being of Widowed Individuals. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review. Volume 7 (6-I). ISSN 2347-3797 (UGC-CARE)
  14. Sandhu, D.1, Kaur, K.1 & Mahanta, D.2 (2019). Psychosexual Consequences Of Child Sexual Abuse In The Tea Tribes Of Assam. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review. Volume 7 (6-I). ISSN 2347-3797 (UGC-CARE)
  15. Sandhu, D.1, Kaur, K.1 & Mahanta, D.2 (2019). Child Sexual Abuse and Mental Health Difficulties. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review. Volume 7 (Special Issue-II). ISSN 2347-3797 (UGC-CARE)
  16. Sandhu, D.1, Kaur, K.1 & Mahanta, D.2 (2019). A Study of Child Sexual in Relation to Parent and Peer Attachment. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review. Volume 7 (Special Issue-II). ISSN 2347-3797 (UGC-CARE)
  17. Mahanta, D. (2019). Mental Well-being, Quality of Life and Work Motivation of the Unsung Heroes of the Kaziranga National Park: An Empirical Study. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review. Volume 7 (Special Issue-II). ISSN 2347-3797 (UGC-CARE)
  18. Mahanta, D.1 & Dutta, P.2 (2019). Life Satisfaction, Stress and Dyadic Adjustment: A Comparative Study between Single Earner and Dual Earner Married Couples. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review. Volume 7 (Special Issue-I). ISSN 2347-3797 (UGC-CARE)
  19. Mahanta, D.1 & Khatoniyar, S.2 (2019). Cyber-bullying and its Impact on Mental Health of Adolescents. IRA International Journal of Management & Social Sciences. Volume 14 (2). ISSN 2455-2267
  20. Mahanta, D. (2016). Towards Holistic Education and Psychological Well-being. IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review. Volume IV. ISSN 2347-3797 (UGC-CARE)
  21. Mahanta, D.1 & Kannan, V.2 (2015). Emotional Maturity and Adjustment in First Year Undergraduates of Delhi University: An Empirical Study. Indian Journal of Psychological Science. Volume V. ISSN 0976-9218 (UGC-CARE)
  22. Mahanta, D.1 & Aggarwal, M.2 (2013). Effect of Perceived Social Support on Academic Success of University Students. Indian Journal of Psychology. Special Edition. ISSN 0019-5553 (UGC-CARE)
  23. Mahanta, D.1 & Aggarwal, M.2 (2013). Effect of Perceived Social Support on Life Satisfaction of University Students. European Academic Research. Volume 1. ISSN 2286-4822
  24. Mahanta, D. (2013). Organizational Role Stress amongst Police Personnel in Terrorist Affected Districts of Assam. The Indian Police Journal. Volume IX. Bureau of Police Research and Development, Ministry of home Affairs, GOI. ISSN 0537-2429
  25. Mahanta, D.1 & Saroha, R.2 (2011). Working in Retirement: Opportunities, Barriers & Risks. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. Volume 15. Issue 1. ISSN 1475-7192 (SCOPUS INDEXED TILL 2020)

 

Conference Proceedings till 2021

  1. Mahanta, D. (2016). Emotional Intelligence and Wellbeing: A Study of Young Adults Working in a Voluntary Organization in Delhi. Book of Proceedings of the 12th EAOHP Conference: Occupational Health Psychology in Times of Change: Society and the Workplace. EAOHP Nottingham U.K. ISBN-978-0-9928786-2-7

Chapters/Articles publications in Books (Research Oriented)

1. Contributed a chapter titled “Performance Appraisal” in N.K. Chadha’s Book titled ‘Human Resource Management- Issues, case studies and experiential exercises’, published by Sai Printographers.

2. Coordinator & Content Developer: Developed modules and e-content for the Organizational Behaviour paper for post graduation, under e-PG-Pathshala Mega-project of UGC

3. Mahanta ,D. Social Coping Strategies for Wives of Soldiers who are deployed. Based on Interaction with Military Wives. WAGs Psychology for the Military Spouse, Rawat Publications. ISBN 978-81-316-1102-9.(Book chapter).

4.Mahanta,D..Trust in Military Organizations. Cadet Diary 2.0 Psychology of Warrior Ethos and Cadet Leadership Development, Rawat Publications. ISBN 978-81-316-1103-6.

Students

Sl.No Name Research Topic Roll No
1 Barnali Sarma Organizational Psychology
2 Ankita Bora Organizational and Health Psychology

Awards

  1. The Bharat Gaurav Puraskar in June by KTK Outstanding Achievers & Education Foundation for her Outstanding Achievements and Remarkable Contribution in the Field of Psychology at New Delhi on 27th June, 2021
  2. BW Wellbeing 40 Under 40 Award by BW Business World in November, 2021 at New Delhi
  3. Nari Amrit Samman 2022 by Time-8 at Guwahati (Assam) for her Outstanding and Remarkable Contribution towards Mental Health in the North East on 8th March, 2022.

Other Informations

Awards and Distinctions:

1. Awarded Special Prize for the “Most Consistent and Versatile Student” by the Department of Psychology, Indraprastha College on the Farewell (2002)

2. Had been awarded the prestigious Mehta Memorial Prize for the “Student Exhibiting Consistent Scholarship in Psychology” in 2001 by Justice Verma in the College Annual Day Celebration

3. Recipient of University Post Graduate Scholarship for being a Meritorious Student (2002-2004)

Invited Lecture: 

1. Invited as a Keynote Speaker & Guest of Honour at the 9TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION FOR SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATORS organized by the Don Bosco Institute, Guwahati from 19-21 October, 2017.

2. Invited as a Keynote Speaker & Guest of Honour at inaugural session of the 1ST NORTHEAST OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP to address the tennis players on the ‘Importance of Sports Psychology’ in the august presence of the Governor of Assam Prof. Jagdish Mukhi on 29th October, 2017 at Sports Authority of India Complex, Paltan Bazar.

3. Invited as a Keynote Speaker at the INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF PALLIATIVE CARE PROGRAM (NORTH EAST ZONE) to address on the General Perceptions of Palliative Care: The Ground Reality, held in Guwahati on 2nd December, 2017.

Association with Professional Bodies:

1. President, North East Indian Association of Applied Psychology

2. Full Member, European Academy of Occupational Health Psychology

3. Member, International Association of Applied Psychology

4. Life Member, Indian Career Development Association

5. Member, Indian Association of Positive Psychology

6. Member, Indian Association of Health Psychology

Any other information:

CONFERENCES/SEMINARS/WORKSHOPS CONVENED

1. Conducted a successful workshop on 'Stress Management' at the International Conference of Military Psychology & Counselling organized by Military Intellectual & Normative Development Academy at Pune (11-14 August, 2018)

2. Conducted a successful workshop (2 sessions) on 'Occupational Stress & Burnout' with the Police Officers in the rank of SI-SP from across the country and neighbouring countries of Myanmar & Bangladesh organized by NEPA on 12th July, 2018 at the prestigious North Eastern Police Academy, Shillong, Meghalaya

3. Convened a Scientific Session in the International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology (ICIAHP 2017) in Lucknow in November, 2017.

4. Convened a Scientific Session at the European Congress of Psychology (ECP 2017) in Amsterdam, Netherlands in July, 2017.

5. Organized and convened a one-day state-level seminar titled ‘Naarishakti: Celebrating Womanhood’ on 8th March, 2017 at erstwhile Cotton College State University

6. Conducted a successful workshop on my area of expertise 'Stress Management' in Police Personnel on 1st March, 2017 at the prestigious North Eastern Police Academy, Shillong, Meghalaya

7. Carried out an initial level mental health survey with the MA second semester students attempting to cover almost every household of North Guwahati on 26th February, 2017.

8. Organized and convened a one-day state-level seminar titled ‘Women & Mental Health’ on 8th March, 2016 at Cotton College State University

9. Convened a Colloquium titled ‘Dynamics of Mind & Personal Experience using NLP’ on 9th February, 2016 at Cotton College State University.

TRAINING COURSES ATTENDED :

1. 06.08.2007- 10.08.2007 Statistical Package for Social Sciences sponsored by Delhi University Computer Centre, Delhi University.

2. July, 2012 (15 days) ICT Capacity Building Workshop, Delhi University

3. Sept,2012 – Oct, 2012 Refresher Course in Psychology, Counselling and Social Work sponsored by University Grants Commission, UGC-ASC, CPDHE (DU)

4. October, 2013- Dec, 2013 Orientation Programme sponsored by University Grants Commission, UGC-ASC, CPDHE (DU)

OTHER ACTIVITIES:

1. Actively associated with Print, Radio and Electronic Media. Regularly writes in major news dailies to create and sensitise the masses on important psychological issues. Frequently invited as a Panellist in Television Talk Shows at Prime Time on all the regional news channels of Assam addressing on various social and psychological issues.

2. Invited as an Expert (Psychologist) in the Selection Panel for recruitment and selection of employees in the major Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) of the country.

3. Associated with the Prasar Bharti , All India Radio (News Services Division), New Delhi since 2008 and is empanelled as an English News Broadcaster (casual basis)

 

Conference Presentations

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