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Dr. Rukmani

Dr. Rukmani

Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology

Dr. Rukmani is a dedicated and accomplished Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, with a strong commitment to mental well-being and human development. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, where she also completed her B.A. and M.A. degrees. Dr. Rukmani has qualified the Rajasthan State Eligibility Test (SET), further solidifying her expertise in the field. Additionally, she earned a Diploma in Guidance & Counselling (DGC) from Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University, Kota, which has enhanced her skills in psychological support and career guidance. With a focus on fostering mental health awareness and academic excellence, Dr. Rukmani is a dedicated mentor and a source of inspiration for both students and colleagues.
  • Assistant Professor (Guest Faculty), Govt. Meera Girls College, Udaipur (2022-2023, 2021-2022) Taught M.A. students in subjects such as Social Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Therapies, and History of Psychology.
  • Research Scholar, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (2015-2018) Also taught at Guru Nanak Girls P.G. College (2017-2020) covering subjects like Research Methodology, Abnormal Psychology, Personality Theories, Statistics, and Health Psychology.
  • Counselor, Amar Vijay Sansthan (NGO) (2013-2015, 2020-2021) Provided essential psychological support, including counseling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Rukmani’s research spans various critical areas in psychology, focusing on:
  • Suicidal Behavior: Studying patterns, triggers, and interventions.
  • Clinical Psychology: Exploring therapeutic interventions and mental health treatment.
  • Abnormal Behavior: Understanding and diagnosing psychological disorders.
  • Psychotherapeutic Interventions: Investigating effective therapies for mental health issues.
  • Child Psychology, Career Counseling, and Social Psychology: Exploring the psychological development of children, career guidance, and social influences on behavior.
  • Social Media and Criminal Psychology: Focusing on the impact of social media on criminal behavior and societal development.
  • Foundation of Psychology: This course introduces students to key psychological principles, theories, and methodologies. Topics include the history of psychology, major schools of thought (such as behaviorism and functionalism), biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and memory, motivation and emotion, personality theories, and research methods. By building critical thinking and problem-solving skills, this course serves as a foundational block for students pursuing careers in psychology, counseling, and mental health services.
  • Lectures Delivered:
    • Delivered lectures on "Understanding Psychology" as part of an online workshop hosted by Govt. Meera Girls College, Udaipur (25th-26th December 2023).
  • Research Paper Publications:
    • “Comparative Study of Academic Stress and Suicidal Tendency Among Government College Home and Hostel Living Girls” – Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (March 2024).
    • “Analysis of the Relationship Between Quality of Life and Life Satisfaction Among College Students” – International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology (April 2022).
    • “Suicidal Behavior in Depressive Adolescents” – International Journal of Indian Psychology (October-December 2019).
    • “Comparative Study of Loneliness Among Male and Female Adolescents” – International Journal of Social Impact (July-September 2019).
    • “Psychological Aid Among Professionals in Frustration Tolerance” – Indo-India Journal of Social Science Researches (October 2016).
    • “Comparative Study of Loneliness of Adolescent Boys and Girls” – Indo-India Journal of Social Researches (April 2015).
  • Book Chapters:
    • “Suicidal Behavior” – Advances in Literature, Social Science, Commerce and Management, Volume III, Bhumi Publishing House (November 2022).
    • “Maladjustment of Children with Siblings or Parents” – Advances in Biomedical and Healthcare Science, Volume I, Bhumi Publishing House (November 2022).
    • “Impact of COVID-19 on Psychological Well-Being” – COVID-19: Impact and Response, Volume XII, Bhumi Publishing House (November 2022).
    • “Impact of Social Media on Suicidal Behavior Among Youth” – Advances in Literature, Social Science, Commerce and Management, Volume III, Bhumi Publishing House (November 2022).
  • Conference Presentations:
    • “Positive Social Engagement: A Psychological Perspective” – International Academy of Psychology, Delhi (April 2016).
    • “Modeling Therapy of Intelligence on Special Children” – Tepse & Hepsn Center, Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur (October 2016).
    • “Impact of Social Media on Suicidal Behavior in Youth” – University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (February 2017).
  • Additional Activities:
    • Attended 41 national and international seminars, conferences, and webinars.
    • Skilled in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SPSS.