Research Publications 

• Dhamodharan, M. (2024). Discovering the Unpredicted Journey: Routing Complexities in Parenting Children With Disabilities. In a Silton, N. R. (Ed.). (2024). Challenges and Opportunities for Women, Parenting, and Child Development. IGI Global. (In press)
• Dhamodharan, M. (2024). Mindfulness for Child and Adolescent Well-Being: A Comprehensive Exploration of Strategies and Outcomes. In A. Sathiyaseelan & S. Balasundaram (Eds.), Promoting Mindfulness and Well-Being with Indian Psychology (pp. 225-245). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/979-8-3693-2651-0.ch013
• Dhamodharan, M., & Sunaina, K. (2023). Cyberbullying: A Disturbed Psyche and Digital Abuse in 21st Century. In Analyzing New Forms of Social Disorders in Modern Virtual Environments (pp. 224-249). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-5760-3.ch010
• Dhamodharan, M., Vimalkumar, M., & Dar, A. A. (2023). Multidisciplinary challenges in green smart cities implementation. In Green Blockchain Technology for Sustainable Smart Cities (pp. 361-380). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-95407-5.00010-4
• Dhamodharan, M., Dar, A. A., Deb, S., Malik, M. H., Khan, W., Haroon, A. P., Ahsan, A., Jahan, F., Sumaiya, B., Bhat, S. Y., & Qasim, M. (2022). Prevalence of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) among young adults of Kashmir. Child Abuse and Neglect, 134(August), 105876. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chiabu.2022.105876
• Dhamodharan, M., Ahmad Dar, A., Deb, S., Thomas, S., Jahan, F., Sumaiya, B., & Gupta, S. (2021). Evidence and Predictors of Resilience among Young Adults Exposed to Traumatic Events of the Armed Conflict in Kashmir. Child and Youth Services. https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2021.1981133
• Dhamodharan, M. (2021). Problems related to Live-in-Relationship.Live in Relationship Social - Legal Aspects (pp. 10-20). Kripa Drishti Publications, Pune. India
• Dhamodharan,M., Sunny, A. M., & Deb, S. (2021). Status of the Children of Fishing Community of Southern India: an Empirical Study. International Journal on Child Maltreatment: Research, Policy and Practice, Springer, 4(4), 555–569. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42448-021-00099-1
• Dhamodharan, M. (2020). Honor Killing : Social, Psychological and Cultural perspectives. In Delivering Justice (pp. 53–64). Routledge India. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429324062-7
• Dhamodharan, M., & Arockiaraj, K. (2016). Emotional Intelligence of Leaders in Class Quality Circles, Sacred Heart College, Tirupattur. Sacred Heart Journal of Science and Humanities,Vellore,Tamil Nadu, 8(2), 105–110. https://www.academia.edu/36037766 Emotional_Intelligence_of_Leaders_in_Class_Quality_Circles

Paper Presentation

• Presented a research paper on “A Study of Fishing Community Parents' Perspectives on Children's Education, Health, and Discipline” at the 33rd Annual Convention of the National Academy of Psychology (NAOP), February 14-16, 2024
• Presented a research paper on “Challenges Faced by Fishing Community Children in Southern India: A Qualitative Inquiry” at the 57th National & 26th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP), January 27-29,2022.
• Presented a research paper on “Level of Anxiety, Depression, and its Effect on Social Adjustment among Fishing Community Children,” in XXIX Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) & International Conference on Making Psychology Deliverable to the Society, December 20-22, 2019.
• Presented a research paper on “Perception of Parental Care, Education, and Health among Fisher Children” at XXIX Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) & International Conference on Making Psychology Deliverable to the Society, December 20-22, 2019.
• Presented a research paper on “Insomnia Among College Students – Prevalence and Factors” at the International Conference on Trends in Youth Development (Best Practices & Sustainable Models), January 20-21, 2017.
• Presented a research paper on “Prevalence of Schizophrenia and Genetic Counselling” in State Level Symposium on BioMonarch’13, March 9, 2013.

Conferences 

• Presented a research paper on “Challenges Faced by Fishing Community Children in Southern India: A Qualitative Inquiry” at the 57th National & 26th International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP), January 27-29,2022.
• Presented a research paper on “Level of Anxiety, Depression, and its Effect on Social
  Adjustment among Fishing Community Children,” in XXIX Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) & International Conference on Making Psychology Deliverable to the Society, December 20-22, 2019.
• Presented a research paper on “Perception of Parental Care, Education, and Health among Fisher Children” at XXIX Annual Convention of National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) &International Conference on Making Psychology Deliverable to the Society, December 20-22,2019.
• Presented a research paper on “Insomnia Among College Students – Prevalence and Factors”at International Conference on Trends in Youth Development (Best Practices & Sustainable Models), January 20-21, 2017.
• Presented a research paper on “Prevalence of Schizophrenia and Genetic Counselling” in State Level Symposium on BioMonarch’13, March 9, 2013

Training, Workshops & Seminars 

• Completed a Ten days certificate programme on NEP - 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme conducted by the University of Calicut, Kerala, from February 19 -28, 2024.
• Completed one-week National Faculty Development Program on “Research Methodology for Behavioural and Social Sciences” conducted by UGC – MMTTC, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College, University of Delhi, from January 16 – 22, 2024.
• Completed fourteen days of “Refresher course in Psychology” conducted by the University of Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, from December 5-18,2023.
• Completed five days National Faculty Development Programme on “Recent Advances in Psychology” organized by Chandigarh University, July 12 -16, 2022.
• Completed the thirty-day workshop on “Academic Writing and Communication Skills, Research Methodology, Reference Management, and Academic Publishing,” conducted by the National Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, November 23 - December 31, 2021.
• Completed the one-week workshop on “Personality Development and Career Planning Programme,” conducted by Mizoram University, Aizawl, September 6 – 11,2021.
• Participated in the webinar “Trends in Publishing” Organized by Springer Nature & INFLIBNET Centre, on June 16, 2020.
• Participated in the International Webinar on “Human Trafficking and COVID-19” organized by Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology & International Justice Mission, May 14, 2020.
• Completed the three-day “Academic Writing” workshop conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Tirupati, February 7-9, 2020.
• Completed the workshop “Workshop on Research Skills,” conducted by Pondicherry University, on November 15, 2019.
• Completed the “Literature Review using Qualitative Data Analysis Software” workshop conducted by Pondicherry University, on October 10, 2019.
• Completed the one-week “Research Methodology in Social Sciences” workshop conducted by the Association of Indian Universities, September 18 - 24,2019.
• Completed the three days workshop, “Workshop on Research Methodology,” conducted by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, August 16 - 18,2018.
• Completed the training in “Orientation Training Program on Data Analytics in Psychological Research,” conducted by Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Hyderabad, February 8 - 9,2017.
• Completed the “Child and Adolescence Psychiatry CME” workshop conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Allied Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, on November 5, 2016.
• Completed the “Mental Health Issues of Women in Domestic Violence” workshop conducted by the National Institute of Mental Health and Allied Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, on November 10, 2016.
• Participated in the “National Seminar on Trends in Counselling Across the Life Span,” conducted by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, March 11 - 12,2016.
• Participated in the International Seminar on “Psychology -Indian Perspective – 2015,” conducted by Pondicherry University, on March 6, 2015.
• Participated in “102-Indian Science Congress” Organized by Mumbai University, January 3 – 7,2015.
• Participated in the National conference on “Youth – A Catalyst for Social Transformation - 2013”, conducted by Little Flower Institute of Social Science and Health, Kozhikode, October 4-5, 2013.
• Invited Lectures/ Talks
• Served as a speaker in the panel discussion on the topic “Child Prostitution and Child Trafficking in India” at the Two-day National Conference on “Child Rights: Contemporary
• Issues and Way Forward for Social Change”, organized by Child Rights Resource Centre, Department of Social Work, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. (March 22-23,2024)
• Served as a Chairperson in the paper presentation in the Two-day National Conference on “Child Rights: Contemporary Issues and Way Forward for Social Change”, organized by Child Rights Resource Centre, Department of Social Work, Sri Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore. (March 22-23,2024)
• Conducted the session on the topic “Gender Equality: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions” conducted by UGC Gender Champion Club, SRM University, AP (February 21, 2024)
• Conducted the Session on the topic “Relationship and Self Development” in the Youth Festival-2024 workshop conducted by the Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University and Trust for Youth and Child Leadership (TYCL), Puducherry, (January 26-27, 2024)
• Delivered an Invited lecture on “Psychological Research on Marginalized Children” at the Department of Behavioural Sciences, Kannur University, Kerala. (November,20,2023)
• Delivered the invited lecture titled “Status of the Youth of Fishing Community in terms of Education, Health and Violence” at the National Conference on Youth Development, conducted by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. (March,24-25,2023)