Ms. Sahana seeks to embody her aspiration for a practical dimension of Psychology in her everyday life. She has been a PhD scholar in Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, from 2015 and has submitted her thesis in February 2021. She has been awarded UGC-NET-JRF in 2015. She has completed her Masters in Psychology with clinical specialization from St. Agnes Centre for Research and P.G. Studies, Mangalore, and her graduation in Psychology, Zoology, and Botany from Maharani’s Science College for Women, Bangalore. She has completed her schooling from Shubham Karoti Maitreyi Gurukula, Bangalore, where her deep interest in Indian culture and education was nourished in manifold.
Reading, Writing, Gardening, & Painting
Sincerity, Love for learning and progress, Aspiration for joyful self-giving and Perfection
To recreate the educational space for the integral and joyful nourishment of unique human potential
“Veiled presence of the Sacred in everything and moments of connection with It is what inspires me; witnessing the manifestation of truth, love, and beauty in various forms of creation is what brings energy to my life.”
5+ years of her journey as a research scholar has brought her closer to Indian/Integral Psychology and alternative educational philosophies in India. Spirituality in school education and qualitative methods of enquiry have been the areas of her major research explorations. She has attended and presented in various national and international conferences in India.
“Influence of Achievement Goal Orientation on Psychological Well-being: Mediating Role of Unconditional Self-Acceptance among College Students” in the refereed journal named International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Volume 6, Issue 6, ISSN-2347-3797, in August 2018.
“Spiritual Poverty among Emerging Adults: Lack of Essential Ingredients in Contemporary Education” in an edited book, Successful Mental Health and Well-Being (ISBN: 9789386768537), in 2019.
Pursuing Ph.D. in Psychology at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
UGC-NET-JRF Awardee (December, 2015)
Master of Science in Psychology with clinical specialization (2013 – 2015)
Name of the College : St. Agnes Centre for Research and P.G. Studies
University : University of Mangalore
Aggregate percentage : 77.83
B.sc (Botany, Zoology and Psychology) (2010 – 2013)
Name of the College : Maharani’s Science College for Women
University : University of Bangalore
Aggregate percentage : 85.33%
P.U.C. (Science: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) (2008– 2010)
Name of the School : D.V.S. Independent College, Shimoga
Board : Department of P.U. Education, Karnataka
Percentage : 79.33%
Secondary School Leaving Certificate (2008)
Name of School : Shubham Karoti Maitreyi Gurukul, Bangalore.
Board : Karnataka Secondary Education Examination
Percentage : 90.56%
Ph.D. Thesis:
“Exploring a Framework for the Spiritual Nourishment of Preadolescents in Schools: A Qualitative Quest for Spiritual Education”
Master’s Thesis:
“The Relationship between Goal Orientation and Well-Being: Mediating Role of Perceived Stress, Grit and Personality
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2020 | “Society and Education in India: The Need for Integration of Spirituality” in the International Conference on Psychology of Religion & Spirituality at AMU, Aligarh (Feb 24-26) |
“Rethinking the Role of Freedom in the Present Education System: Celebrating the True Spirit of Childhood” in the 24th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Jan 23-25) | |
2019 | “A Constructive Approach to Value Education” in the UGC-Sponsored Two-Day National Conference at Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore (Mar 5-6) |
2018 | “Introducing the Domain of Self in the Education System: An Exploratory Study” in the symposium entitled “Indian Psychology & Education: An Experiential Approach Towards Learning” in the 28th Annual Convention & International Conference of NAOP at Delhi University (Dec 19-21) |
“Exploring Spiritual Elements in the Indian Education System: An Integrative Review” in the 22nd International Conference of IAAP at Pondicherry University (Feb 16-18) | |
2017 | “An Exploratory Study on Alternative Schools in South India: A Model for Positive School Culture” in the 7th InSPA International Conference at Mysore University (Nov 9-11) |
“The Relationship Between Achievement Goal Orientation and Psychological Well- Being: Mediating Role of Perceived Stress and Grit” in a National Seminar organized by the Center for Psychological Counselling and Karnataka Association of Applied Psychologists (Mar 31) | |
“An analysis of Missing Elements in the Modern Education System: A Framework for Reconstruction” in the 21st International Conference of IAAP at Jaipur University (Feb 23-25) | |
2016 | “Spiritual Poverty Among Emerging Adults: Lack of Essential Ingredients in the Contemporary Education” in the 6th International Conference of InSPA at Pondicherry University (Oct 13-15) |
“Influence of Achievement Goal Orientation on Psychological Well-Being: Mediating Role of Unconditional Self-Acceptance Among College Students” in the 20th International Conference of IAAP, Bangalore University (May 6-8) | |
2015 | “Moderating Roles of Hardiness and Self-Efficacy in the Relationship Between Flow and Academic Procrastination on Academic Performance: A Structural Equational Model” in the National Seminar on Psychology at Cross Roads at Periyar University, Salem (Feb 19-20) |
2014 | “Life Satisfaction in Adolescents: The Effect of Optimism and Adjustment” in the National Conference on Enhancing Psychological Well-Being, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore (Feb 20-21) |
“Understanding the Determining Factors of Adolescents’ Career Decisions, Guidance, Planning and Execution: A Qualitative Approach” in the National-Level Psychology Fest at Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore (Mar 25). |
Workshops attended/ Training received
Workshop on Data Analysis Using SPSS held at Nitte university, Mangalore (26th – 27th September, 2014)
Consultation Seminar on Indian psychology organised by Jain University, Bangalore (6th – 7th August, 2011)
Co-curricular Activities
Date of Birth : 28/10/1992
Gender : Female
Nationality : Indian
Languages : English, Kannada, and Sanskrit.