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A Public-Private-Partnership University under RUSA 2.0 of MHRD (Government of India), established by the Karnataka Govt. Act No. 24 of 2021
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Dr Nisha Menzies Rao

Assistant Professor - HOD

PSYCHOLOGY

20170601621

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Professional Qualification

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
Academic DegreeSubjectUniversityAddress of the UniversityRank/ Medals
MScPsychologyBangalore UniversityBangalore
BAPsychology, Sociology & EconomicsBangalore UniversityBangaloreNo

Eligibility Details
CategorySubjectStatus
KSETPsychologyCleared
NETPsychologyCleared

M.Phil Details
College / University NameCollege / University AddressTitleRegistered DateCompletion DateMarks / Grade ObtainedPublished Paper Details
Jain UniversityBangalorePsychosocial Factors Influencing Adolescent Sexual Attitudes: An Exploratory Study01-08-201315-12-201469.8Adolescent Attitudes Towards Sex: Findings From A Focus Group Discussion With Adolescents from Banga

PhD Details
Title of ThesisUniversity / InstitutionUniversity AddressDate of RegistrationDate of CompletionDetails of papers published (Enter the total number of papers published / under process as part of Phd)Current Status
Problem Behaviours in Adolescents: Tool Development and StandardizationJagran Lakecity UniversityMugaliyachap, Near Ratibad, Bhopal – 46204425-02-201601-05-2023Awarded

Journal Publications

Publications
TitleName of JournalYearDOI/URLYour authorial positionHow many authorsClarivate IF
Situating the Problem Outside of the Individual: Understanding Problem Behaviours in Adolescence from a Developmental Psychopathology PerspectiveNeuroquantology2022https://doi.org/10.14704/NQ.2022.20.15.NQ883271st2
Risk and Problem Behaviours in Adolescence: A Review of Contributing FactorsNeuroquantology2022https://doi.org/10.14704/NQ.2022.20.15.NQ883271st2
Identifying Students at Risk for Reading Difficulties in an Indian ContextInternational Journal for Research in Learning Disabilities2022https://doi.org/10.28987/ijrld.5.2.4Other4
Effects of Curriculum, Socioeconomic Status and Gender on L2 English Reading Acquisition for Students in Grade 1The Educational Review, USA2022https://doi.org/10.26855/er.2022.04Other3
Factors that influence reading acquisition in L2 english for students in Bangalore, IndiaReading and Writing2020https://doi.org/10.1007/s11145-020-10047-zOther3
Adolescent Attitudes Towards Sex: Findings from a Focus Group Discussion with Adolescents from BangaInternational Journal of Recent Scientific Research20151st and corresponding2

Paper Presentations

Presentations
Title of PaperTitle of Seminar/ConferenceOrganized byLevelStart DatePlaceCountryDuration
Coping with COVID-19: Evaluating the Role of Perceived Stress and Resilience in Adolescents and Young Adults in Karnataka, IndiaTwo-day international conference on 'Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Long-term Societal Well-BeingJagran Lakecity University in collaboration with the India office of the Konrad-Adenauer-StiftungInternational25-03-2022Jagran Lakecity University, BhopalIndia2 days
Measuring Reading Development in Elementary Grades in Bangalore, India13th International Conference on Child and Adolescent PsychopathologyRoehampton UniversityInternational06-08-2018Sarawak, Borneo IslandMalaysiaThree Days
Exploring the Influence of Parent and Peer Relationships and Self Concept on Sexual Attitudes of Ado13th International Conference on Child and Adolescent PsychopathologyRoehampton UniversityInternational06-08-2018Sarawak, Borneo IslandMalaysiaThree Days
Exploring The Influence of Media on Adolescent Sexual Attitudes3rd International Conference by the Department of Applied Psychology of Pondicherry University and 6Pondicherry University and Indian School Psychology AssociationInternational13-10-2016PondicherryIndiaThree Days
Shh...Lets (not) talk about sex: Adolescent sexuality from a psycho-socio-cultural perspective11th International Conference on Child and Adolescent PsychopathologyRoehampton UniversityInternational18-07-2016LondonUnited KingdomThree Days

Previous Experience

DesignationInstitution NameStart DateEnd Date
LecturerJain University01-07-201503-12-2016
LecturerSophia High School01-07-201030-06-2015

Faculty Development Program

Title of EventType of EventLevelOrganized byPlaceDate FromDate To
Environmental Psychology and Climate ChangeWorkshopNationalNational Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), BangaloreNIAS, Bangalore27-01-202528-01-2025
Team BuildingFDPs attendedOthersSt. Joseph's University, BangaloreSt. Joseph's University, Bangalore30-10-202430-10-2024
Data Analysis using JAMOVI- A foundation course for researchersWorkshopStateRehoboth Academic ServicesBangalore04-03-202205-03-2022
Humanitarian Response to Conflict and DIsasterMOOCs completedOnlineHarvardXedX27-07-202031-08-2020
Psychological First AidTraining ProgramNationalTraining and Research InitiativesBangalore02-09-201802-09-2018
International Play ConferenceConferenceInternationalHeadstreams and St. Joseph's CollegeBangalore02-03-201803-03-2018
Formation Of Jesuit University With A DifferenceFDPs attendedLocalSt. Joseph's College (Autonomous)Bangalore17-11-201718-11-2017
Analyzing Quantitative Data- Advanced TechniquesWorkshopLocalJain UniversityBangalore18-11-201619-11-2016
Analysing Quantitative Data- Basic TechniquesWorkshopLocalJain UniversityBangalore
Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Research MethodologyWorkshopLocalJain UniversityBangalore
Designing Research Tools for Qualitative and Quantitative StudiesWorkshopLocalJain UniversityBangalore

Resource Persons

Title of the ProgramRoleLevelOrganized byStart DatePlaceCountry
Family Dynamics and Parental InfluenceInvited TalkInstitutionDelhi Public School, Bangalore East (Cambridge)13-09-2025BangaloreIndia
Navigating through Puberty with Confidence (Parents session)Expert TalkInvited LectureVidyanjali Academy, Bangalore02-08-2025Vidyanjali Academy, BangaloreIndia
Growing up Strong: Navigating Puberty with Confidence (Students)Expert TalkInvited LectureVidyanjali Academy, Bangalore28-07-2025Vidyanjali Academy, BangaloreIndia
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