SRMIST Vadapalani
Ms. Priya Magesh

Ms. Priya Magesh

Assistant Professor And Head

Department of Psychology

Degree Specialization University/Institute Name, Year
Ph.D Degree Health Psychology Mahatma Gandhi University, 2025
PG Degree Psychology University of Madras, 2006
UG Degree Allied Health Sciences Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Resetach Institute, 2002
  • Health Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Adolescent Mental Health
  • Psychological Interventions
  • Spiritual Psychology
  • Media Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Behavioral and Emotional Wellbeing
  • Health Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Psychotherapy
  • Life Skills Development
  • Behavioral Psychology
  • Positive Psychology
  • Mental Health Studies
  • Research Methodology
  • Ph.D Degree – Health Psychology – Mahatma Gandhi University – 2025
  • PG Degree – Psychology – University of Madras – 2006
  • UG Degree – Allied Health Sciences – Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Resetach Institute – 2002
  • M.S. - Psychotherapy and Counselling - Mumbai University - 2004
  • M.Phil - Health Psychology - University of Madras - 2008
Institution Designation Duration
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai Assistant Professor June 2009 – June 2015
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai Assistant Professor and Head of Department June 2015 – June 2021
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai Assistant Professor June 2021 – June 2025
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Vadapalani Campus Assistant Professor June 2025 – Till Date
  • Recipient of Research Excellence Award 2020 by Institute of Scholars
  • Recipient of Young Researcher Award 2020 by Institute of Scholars
  • Recipient of “Best Teacher” Award 2021 by Red Pond Counselling and Research Institute, Madurai
  • Recipient of “Young Faculty of the Year” Award 2023
  • Recipient of “Academic Star” Award 2023 by Aaram Seiyya Virumbu Trust
Journal Publications: (International Followed by National)
  • Published a Research Paper on “Cognitive functions and Psychological states among Clinical Population”, in The Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, January 2010, 36 (1) bearing ISSN 0019-4247.
  • Published a Research Paper on “Cognitive failure and anxiety among college students- a scope for intervention”, in Indian Journal of community psychology, January 2011, 7(1) bearing ISSN 0974-2719.
  • Published a Research Paper on “A study on the effect of Life skills training on self- esteem among adolescents" in International journal of contemporary research in management, engineering and health sciences, February 2013, 1(1) bearing ISSN 2320- 1185.
  • Published a Research Paper on “A study on the effect of Life skills training on self- esteem, Interpersonal behavior and anxiety among adolescents” in Humanities and social science studies, March 2013, 2(1) bearing ISSN 2319-829X.
  • Published a Research Paper on “A study on the attitude towards physical attractiveness in adolescents” in International journal of contemporary research in management, engineering and health sciences, April 2013, 2(2) bearing ISSN 2320-1185.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on the impact of art therapy intervention on anxiety and anger among alcoholic patients.” in International journal of contemporary research in management, engineering and health sciences, April 2013, 2(2) bearing ISSN 2320-1185.
  • Published a Research Paper on “A study on the attitude towards Deliberate self-harm in adolescents” in International journal of contemporary research in management, engineering and health sciences, April 2013, 2(2) bearing ISSN 2320-1185.
  • Published a conceptual Paper on "Mental retardation – A review of the genetic causes" in Excellence International journal of education and research, December 2013,1(4) bearing ISSN 2322-0147.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on the attitude towards Adventure seeking behavior in adolescents” in Humanities and social science studies, December 2013, 2(4) bearing ISSN 2319-829X.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on the impact of spiritual Intervention on Spiritual intelligence and life satisfaction among teachers.” in Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, December 2013,4(4), bearing ISSN 2229-4937.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on the effect of Interpersonal skill intervention on depression among alcoholic patients”. in Indian Journal of Health and Well- being, January 2014,5(1), bearing ISSN 2229-5356.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on the impact of Media violence exposure on Aggression, Anxiety and Hostility among adolescents" students” in Humanities and social science studies, March 2014,3(1) bearing ISSN 2319-829X.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on the effect of Psychological Intervention on Test anxiety among male adolescent students” in Humanities and social science studies, June 2014,3(2) bearing ISSN 2319-829X.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A Study on Relationship between Forgiveness, Gratitude and Subjective Well-Being among Adolescents” in The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, October 2014,2(10) bearing ISSN 2321-9203.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on the effect of Psychological Intervention on Self-esteem and Assertiveness among bullied adolescents” in Humanities and social science studies, December 2014,3(4) bearing ISSN 2319-829X.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “Cognitive quality of life in Diabetes mellitus- Implication for Cognitive assessment and Rehabilitation” in International Journal of Medical and Biomedical sciences, December 2014,2(4) bearing ISSN 2315-9954.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “A study on Sense of Humor and Psychological well being among young and middle adults”, in International Journal of Humanities and social science studies, April 2015,3(4) bearing ISSN 2321-9203.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “Irrational beliefs, Attachment styles and Marital Adjustment among Married couples across Religions”, in Humanities and social science studies, June 2015,4(2) bearing ISSN 2319-829X.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “Empathy and Subjective well- being among young adults”, in International Journal of Psychology and Education, July 2015,2(11/2) bearing ISSN 2321-8606.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “Health Behaviors”, in EPH - International Journal of Medical and Health Science, January,2018, (4), 1 bearing ISSN 2456 - 6063.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “Spirituality, Death Anxiety, and Transliminality among middle aged adults”, in International Journal of Science and Research, October 2018, (7), 10 bearing ISSN 2319 – 7064.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “Attitude on Postpartum Depression among Women”, in International Journal for research in social sciences and Humanities, March 2019, (5), 3 bearing ISSN 2208 – 26977064.
  • Published a Research Paper on, “Relationship between Body Mass Index, Preoccupation towards Food and Subjective Well-being among young adults”, in Scholars Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, March 2020, (8) 3 bearing ISSN 2347-5374.
  • Published a Research Paper on, ”Food and Mood- The interplay between nutrition, mood,brain and behavior”, in IJO- International Journal of Social science and Humanities Research, December 2022,(5),12 bearing ISSN2811-2466.
  • Published a Research paper on , "Exploring Self-Diagnosis Tendencies and Implications for Professional Help-Seeking Among Youth on Instagram”, in International Journal for Multidisciplinary Research (IJFMR) February 2025 ,(7),1 bearing 2582-2160.
Conference Presentation/ Publications
  • Presented a Research Paper On “Cognitive functions and Psychological states among Coronary and diabetic patients and the impact of psychological intervention”. in International symposium and conference of Genetrology and Geriatrics and 14th Biennial meeting of the association of Gerontology, S.V. University, Tirupati (2008).
  • Presented a Research Paper “A study on the effect of Life skills training on self- esteem, Interpersonal behavior and anxiety among adolescents” in National seminar on,” Well-being across lifespan, organized by Department of Psychology, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai (2012).
  • Presented a Research Paper on “A study on the effect of Life skills training on self- esteem among adolescents" in the International conference on the theme, what moves the growth? Challenges and opportunities in management, engineering and health sciences, University of Pune (2013).
  • Presented a Research Paper on “A study on the attitude towards physical attractiveness in adolescents” in the International conference on the theme, what moves the growth? Challenges and opportunities in management, engineering and health sciences, University of Pune (2013).
  • Presented a research Paper on, “A study on the impact of art therapy intervention on anxiety and anger among alcoholic patients”, in the International conference on the theme, what moves the growth? Challenges and opportunities in management, engineering and health sciences, university of Pune (2013).
  • Presented a Research Paper on, “A study on the attitude towards Deliberate self-harm ing among adolescents” in the International conference on the theme, what moves the growth? Challenges and opportunities in management, engineering and health sciences, university of Pune (2013).
Workshops / Seminars / FDPs / STTP (Conducted / Attended):
  • Participated in the National seminar on “Well-being across Lifespan” organized by the Department of Psychology, Ethiraj College for Women, held on 30th August 2012.
  • Participated in the International Conference on the theme “What moves the Growth? Challenges and Opportunities in Management and Health sciences”. Co Sponsored by University of Pune, held on 15th & 16th February 2013 at Hotel Westin, Pune.
  • Participated in a workshop on Mindfulness for Everyday Life at SSS Shasun Jain College for Women on 10th January, 2019
  • Participated in a workshop on CSR role in Sustainable Development at Madras School of Social Work on 29th January, 2019.
  • Attended a National workshop on “Body language “at Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, Chennai. on March 13th 2020.
  • Participated in the scientific session on Healthy mind in people with Diabetes on March 21, conducted by the Scientific committee of Prof. M. Viswanathan Diabetes Research Centre.
Invited Talks:
  • Served as a Resource Person in a workshop on “Emotional Intelligence at work place” for IT Professionals, Organized by Syntalliations Team at Logica Pvt Ltd, DLF IT Park, Manapakkam, Chennai on 17th November 2012.
  • Served as a Resource Person in a workshop on “Career Counselling” for Post Graduate Students, Department of Social work, Hindu College, Chennai on 6th February 2013.
  • Served as a Resource Person in a workshop on “Stress Management Techniques” for IT Professionals at CGI, DLF IT Park, Manapakkam, Chennai on 5th June 2013.
  • Served as a Resource Person for various webinars on the topics” Food and mood”, “Self- Love”, “Character strengths and Virtues, “Scope of Psychology” and “ Brain Development” during June 2021- June 2023.
Online Courses Completed
  • Modern Applied Psychology from UDEMY, Feburary 2024
  • Finished an Online course in “ Mental Health gap Action Programme “, by Pacific Open Learning Health,Office of the WHO Representative in the South Pacific World Health Organization, Suva,Fiji on 25th Feburary 2020.

Name:PRIYA MAGESH

Designation:ASSISTANT PROFESSOR AND HEAD

Department:PSYCHOLOGY

Affiliation: FSH

Email ID:priyam7@srmist.edu.in

Google Scholar: NIL

Memberships

  • Professional member of Institute of Scholars.
  • Life time membership with All India Psychologist Association.

Books Published

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