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Prof. J. Sujathamalini
This special issue provides an in-depth analysis on various psychological concepts related to neurodevelopmental, digital, social and academic factors in children, adolescents and young adults…
01. ONLINE FRIENDSHIP AND LONELINESS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Devika M. A, Murugeshwari M, & J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
The present study aimed to examine the relationship between loneliness, online friendship among college students. A correlational research design was adopted for the study. The sample consisted of 131 college students (male and female) aged 18–25 years. Data were collected using standardized tools, namely the…
02.A THEMATIC REVIEW ON GOOGLE NOTELM AS AN ASSISTIVE AI TOOL FOR ACADEMIC INDEPENDENCE AMONG STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT
Gunasekaran D, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
Recent advances in artificial intelligence have significantly influenced the development of assistive technologies in education, particularly in supporting learners with disabilities. Studies on assistive technology consistently report that visually impaired students benefit from tools that promote autonomy, self-regulation…
03. SELF CONFIDENCE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING ANXIETY AMONG YOUTH ASPIRANTS
Jessythavanayagi M, Aswathy C S, Ranjithkumar P, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
Public speaking anxiety is a common psychological concern that negatively impacts the academic performance, communication, and social interaction of individuals despite having adequate knowledge and abilities. Self-confidence plays a significant role in enabling individuals to manage fear, anxiety and stress…
04. EMOTIONAL REGULATION AND BEHAVIOUR PROBLEM IN CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Joys M, Vaishnavi M, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
Background- Intellectual Disabilities in children are often accompanied by emotional and behavioural difficulties which impact on various areas such as their adaptability, family life and social participation. The shortcomings in emotional regulation which are linked to cognitive, communication and social…
05. PERFECTIONISM AND ACADEMIC BURNOUT IN UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Krishna Rama M, Mohana B, Subha K, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
Perfectionism is characterized by a tendency to set excessively high personal standards and engage in self-critical evaluation. Academic burnout is characterized by students experiencing sadness, detachment, and a perception of poor personal success due to curriculum burden, pressure, or additional psychological aspects…
06. A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF ONLINE AND OFFLINE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS (IEPS) FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
M. Karuppasamy
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are essential planning tools for addressing the diverse learning needs of students with intellectual disabilities. Traditionally implemented through face-to-face instruction, IEP practices have increasingly incorporated online modes due to technological advancements and emergency remote teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study examines and compares the…
07. READING PREFERENCE AMONG CHILDREN WITH MULTIPLE DISABILITIES
P. Kaladevi, V. Mrunalini, S. Revathi and K. Kalaivani
Reading is a foundational skill that supports academic learning, functional independence, and social participation. Children with multiple disabilities (CWMD), particularly those with visual impairment combined with cognitive, sensory, or motor impairments, experience significant challenges in acquiring reading skills…
08. ATTITUDE TOWARDS FLIPPED TEACHING METHOD IN TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM
R. Adaikalam and J. Sujathamalini
Flipped classroom is a method of blended learning method where the teacher introduces a new topic or concept in home and the activities involving the concept is worked out in the classroom. This seems to be an effective and new strategic teaching method which has proven to be effective. This study has attempted to find out the…
09. BODY IMAGE RUMINATION AND SOCIAL ANXIETY IN COLLEGE GIRLS
Reena. J, Gayathiri. R, Rubasri. S, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
Body image issues have become more common, particularly among young women, as society and the media put more pressure on them to conform to a physical ideal. Body image rumination, or thinking negatively about one’s appearance and obsessively thinking about their appearance, increases the amount of time spent…
10. MOBILE USAGE AT NIGHT AND MORNING ALERTNESS OF THE STUDENTS AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL
Sastha R, Mullaiarasu S, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
The present study investigates the relationship between mobile phone usage at night and morning alertness among college students. With smartphones becoming an integral part of daily life, many students engage in late-night activities such as chatting, gaming, and social media browsing, often at the expense of healthy…
Body image issues have become more common, particularly among young women, as society and the media put more pressure on them to conform to a physical ideal. Body image rumination, or thinking negatively about one’s appearance and obsessively thinking about their appearance, increases the amount of time spent…
11. PICTORIAL EVALUATION OF METAPHOR COMPREHENSION IN TAMIL
S.G. Suguna
Metaphors are a key component in the area figurative language. People with neurogenic speech disorders are often seen to have impairment in metaphor comprehension. While there are assessment tools accessible for diagnosing figurative language impairment in English, such a tool lacks in the Dravidian language Tamil…
12. DIGITAL MINIMALISM AND PERCEIVED STRESS AMONG EMERGING ADULTS
S. Nivetha, Vishal Dinesh P, Rukkumani S, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
One tactic to help people make the most of technology and avoid becoming overwhelmed by it is digital minimalism. Your subjective assessment of the degree of stress in your life is known as perceived stress. The purpose of the study is to investigate the connection between emerging adults' perceived stress and digital minimalism…
13. ONLINE SHOPPING ADDICTION AND FINANCIAL SELF-CONTROL AMONG EMERGING ADULTS
Sreeshni A S, Mahalakshmi P, Sivakumar A, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
The proposed research work seeks to assess the degree of online shopping addiction and financial self-control and explore their correlation with each other among young adults. A descriptive research model and a sample population consisting of 104 participants aged 18–26 years employing a simple random sampling method…
14. SENSORY SENSITIVITY PROFILE AND THEIR IMPACT ON EVERYDAY ADAPTIVE BEHAVIOUR AMONG CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER
Velan Dhayanithipalani, Asha Sipriya B, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
The sensory processing differences have been more and more recognized as a basic feature of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and they are considered to have a significant impact on children’s emotional regulation, their behavior and participation in daily life. Indian studies that look at the correlation between sensory sensitivity…
15. SOCIAL MEDIA IDENTITY CONSTRUCTION AND SELF PRESENTATION ANXIETY AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Yuthika G, Manipriya S, Celciya S, J. Sujathamalini and K. Gunasekaran
Social media identity construction is considered to be making, alerting and projecting of own social identities on social media sites. Self-presentation anxiety is associated with fear of being negatively judged by other people. In contemporary digital era, university students are highly engaged in social media platforms…