Master of Social Work program - Kumaraguru College of Liberal Arts & Science (KCLAS)

To season the hearts of the Undergraduate final year students of KCLAS, the Community Engagement Programme (CEP) is designed to offer a dynamic community environment where the students engage in 30 hours of service learning in their VI semester of the program working on tangible and impactful outcomes. The Department of Social Work facilitated the programme that was coordinated by Dr. J.S. Santhosh along with the faculty members of the department Dr. Rex Sahayaraj, Dr. Binesh and Ms. Preethi Meena. MSW students co-facilitated with the faculty of UG departments in KCLAS wherein they learned about project management and leadership skills.

S.No	Partner Organization	KCLAS Department [Students]	Theme/SDG Major Activities done in the Community	Project Area	Project Date	Project outcome/impact
1	Keystone Foundation	Visual Communication [26 students] Psychology [25 students]	Theme: Menstrual Hygiene among Tribal women \| SDG no: 03 Activities: 1. Group Discussion: 05 2. Community Awareness Programme:01	1. Konavakarai, Nilgiris. 2. PN Palayam, Coimbatore.	26.02.2024 to 01.03.2024	1. Tribal Women participation: 32 women 2. Community Programme: 38 women
2	Siruthuli	Business Administration [International Business] [23 students]	Theme: Water Conservation Solid waste management \| SDG no: 06 1.Survey awareness in Three Govt. Schools. 2.Student Competition on Rain water harvest, Swachh Bharat, Waste segregation.	1. Pachapalayam, 2. Arumagagoundanur 3.Chettipalayam	04.03.2024 to 08.03.2024	1. Total students participated in the activities= 92 [6^th-8^th Std] from Three Govt. Schools.
3	CompassAct	Business Administration [International Business] [25 students]	Theme: Anti-tobacco awareness SDG no: 03 1. Awareness survey by visiting petty shops. 2. Awareness through house visits.	1.Appanaikenpalayam2.Thudiyalur, 3.Vellakinar, 4.GN Mills, 5.Subramaniampalyam 6. Saravanampatti, 7. Amman Nagar, 8. Sivanandhapuram, 9. RK Puram, 10. Ganapathy 11. Keeranatham	04.03.2024 To 08.03.2024	1. Visited 89 petty shops in the locality and educated the owners on the responsible tobacco sale practices and Alternative business ventures. 2. House visits: Met 45 women in the locality to understand the effect of tobacco / drug usage by men in the house.
4	Native Medicare Charitable Trust [NMCT]	Commerce [66 students] Professional Accounting [60 students]	Theme: Livelihood; Cleanliness and Hygiene \| SDG no: 03 11 1. House visits: Survey on Livelihood of the residents in Housing Boards. 2. Awareness rally on cleanliness:01	Keeranatham	26.02.2024 To 01.03.2024	1. House visits: Totally 228 TNUDB beneficiaries met and enquired about their livelihood details. 2. Organized one Awareness Rally on Cleanliness for the Housing board residents
5	Ahal Neuro-Psychiatry Hospital	Psychology [28 students]	Theme: Substance Abuse \| SDG no: 03 Observance of No Smoking Day. 1. Signature campaign: 01. 2. Public Rally: 01 3. Street Play:01	1. Somanur 2. Kaniyur 3. Arasur	26.02.2024 to 03.03.2024	1. Signature campaign- Topic: Observance of No Smoking Day; Beneficiaries: General Public [100+] In Somanur bus-stand. 2. Public Rally- Topic: Substance Abuse; Beneficiaries: Kaniyur Village people [150 households]. 3. Street play [Psycho-drama]: In Arasur. Topic- Alcoholism.
6	Donbosco Anbu Illam	Business Administration [50 students]	Theme: Child Rights. SDG no: 05 1. Organizational visit:01 2. Street Play:0	1. Ukkadam 2. Gopalapuram	04.03.2024 To 08.03.2024	1. Organization visit: Interacted with 75 children in Anbu illam. 2. Street play:01- Topic: Child labour, Protection from Child Abuse, Education rights, health care ; Beneficiaries: General Public [100+] in Railway station.

Probono Report

Dr. J.S.Santhosh undertook a Probono project in the Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore during September 2023- January 2024. The intervention project is titled, “Depression in Women- A therapeutic approach to enhance the mental health and quality of life among working women in the unorganized sector and economically weaker sections”, sponsored and catalyzed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) – SEED division, Government of India. Dr. Santhosh was involved in the following activities, 1. Conducting Psycho-Education [Group Session] to the women suffering from mild-moderate depression in the project areas Somaiyampalayam and Narasipuram Panchayat Villages in Coimbatore; 2. Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy to the clients and 3. Validating the Psycho-education part of the Intervention Module.

Training and Development

Dr. J.S.Santhosh was invited to facilitate the training sessions on mental health to school teachers in Government Schools in Kottaipalayam, Idikarai, Kovilpalayam and in Vellamadai from 29th January to 01st February 2024. The programmes were organized by Children of India Foundation, Coimbatore. The training was mainly focused on the broad understanding of mental health, mental illness, problems faced by schoolteachers, such as anxiety, stress and burnout, the importance of Self-care and mindfulness practices, psychological first aid, Child and adolescent mental health issues such as conduct disorders, addiction, stress, general anxiety, panic disorders, learning disability and most prominently on Teen suicide and role of schoolteachers in suicide prevention.

RESEARCH PROJECT 2024 – 2025

S. No	Name	Research Topic	Faculty supervisor
1	Akash	A study on Attitudes and Beliefs about Transgender Community among college students	Dr. J. S. Santhosh
2	Akil Ahamed	Work life balance and job satisfaction among employees	Dr. M. Rex Sahayaraj
3	Aswath Krishna	Impact Of JLG Membership on Socio and Economic Empowerment of Rural Women	Dr. C. J. Binesh
4	Dhivya J	The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Brand Image Its Impact on Consumer Satisfaction	Ms. B. Preethi Meena
5	Gowshipriya S	A comprehensive study on the prevalence of Dyslexia in Corporation schools	Dr. J. S. Santhosh
6	Harini V	A Study on The Early Indicators and Underlying Symptoms of Social Anxiety Disorder Among Young Adults	Dr. M. Rex Sahayaraj
7	Ishwarya Kamalam	Social adjustment of elderly in old age home	Dr. C. J. Binesh
8	Iswarya S	Psychological Impact of “Homework-Free” Policies on Student Mental Health and Family Dynamic	Ms. B. Preethi Meena
9	Madhumitha A V	A study on the prevalence of Depression Symptoms Among Adolescents and Its Association with Academic Stress	Dr. J S Santhosh
10	Neha Ambrose	“Exploring Social Security Access: Healthcare and Pension Benefits for Self- Employed Women in Informal Sector”	Dr. M. Rex Sahayaraj
11	Prakalya R B	A Study on Road Safety Challenges Faced by School-Going Children	Dr. C. J. Binesh
12	Shubhashree P	Entrepreneurial Strategies and Challenges of Self-Employed Convenience Store Owners	Ms. B. Preethi Meena
13	Sowmya Sivakumar	An Analysis of Wage Utilization and Expenditure Patterns Among MGNREGA Workers in Karamadai Block	Dr. J. S. Santhosh
14	Sree Iswarya S	Quality of Life unorganized women workers	Dr M Rex Sahayaraj
15	Sree vino P	Mental health of women during third trimester	Dr. C. J. Binesh
16	Srilakshmi S	Role of social media in influencing Body Image in Adolescents	Dr. J. S. Santhosh
17	Srinithi R	Exploring the role of Women Entrepreneurs in the Unorganised sector opportunity and challenges	Ms. B. Preethi Meena
18	Sruthika I K	The impact of hybrid work practices on employee mental health and well-being	Dr. M. Rex Sahayaraj
19	Suvetha M P	The Role or Women’s Participant in agriculture: impact in gender Dynamics and local Economic Development	Dr. C. J. Binesh
20	Vigasini S	The Impact of Labor Laws on Women’s Rights in Factories: A Comprehensive Study of Legal Protections and Workplace Realities”	Ms. B. Preethi Meena
21	Abitha S	Case Study on Women Among Migrant Gond Tribes in Coimbatore	Dr.M Rex Sahayaraj

RESEARCH PROJECT 2023 – 2024

S.No	Student Name	Research Project	Research Supervisor
1	Sivasankaran G S	Study On Livelihood Problem Among Pepole Living In Slum Area Of Coimbatore	Dr. C J Binesh
2	Mohammed Rinas A	A Study On Non-Communicable Diseases Among Tribal Population, Anaikatti Village – Coimbatore.	Dr. B Preethi Meena
3	Sindhu S	Psychosocial And Economical Problems Faced By The Family Caregivers In Taking Care Of Schizophrenic Patients.	Dr. CJ Binesh
4	Anusree S	The Study On The Impact Of Employee Welfare Measures And Job Satisfaction In Automobile Industries In Coimbatore.	Dr. B Preethi Meena
5	Mohanbabu J	A Study On The Influence Of Social Media Among Youngsters	Dr. B Preethi Meena
6	Pooja S	Work – Life Balance And Job Satisfaction Among It Employees In Coimbatore	Dr. J S Santhosh
7	Jayashri	A Study On Psychological Wellbeing Among Married Working Women In Manufacturing Unit In Coimbatore City	Dr. M Rex Sahayaraj
8	Narmatha Preetham	A Study On Employee Welfare Measures Of Employees Working In Anaamalais Toyota, Coimbatore.	Dr. CJ Binesh
9	Priyadharshini	Psychosocial And Economical Problems Faced By The Family Caregivers In Taking Care Of Schizophrenic Patients.	Dr. CJ Binesh
10	Visali R	Understanding The Perceptions And Management Strategies Of Premenstrual Syndrome Among Female Social Work Students	Dr. J S Santhosh
11	Narmandha A	Mental Well-Being Of The Employees At It Sector	Dr. B Preethi Meena
12	Raja Gopika D	Identifying Mental Health Problems Among Transgender People In Their Transitional Period	Dr. J S Santhosh
13	Prem Kumar V	Substance Abuse Among High School Dropouts In Coimbatore	Dr. M Rex Sahayaraj
14	Divija	Study On Passion, Job Satisfaction, Job Commitment Of The Social Work Educators In Coimbatore District	Dr. M Rex Sahayaraj
15	Shriraam RV	Psychological Attributes And Astrological Prediction Among Adults Of Different Zodiac Stars	Dr. CJ Binesh
16	Shakil Ahmed	Identifying Factors For Employee Turnover In Private Manufacturing Sector-Coimbatore North	Dr. J S Santhosh
17	Kathiravan	The Psychological Factors Influencing The Mental Well-Being Of Manufacturing Migrant Workers In Coimbatore North	Dr. M Rex Sahayaraj
18	Vignesh	Study On Employees Job Satisfaction In Private Company Coimbatore North	Dr. J S Santhosh
19	Harikaraprabhu	A Study On Gender Pay Gap Among Information Technology Employees	Dr. CJ Binesh
20	Sivalini	An Empirical Study On The Organisational Culture And Employee Motivation Among The Bank Employees, Cdcc Bank Coimbatore.	Dr. J S Santhosh
21	Suryanarayanan	A Study On Occupational Stress On Faced By Hotel Industry Employees	Dr. M Rex Sahayaraj
22	Pooja S M	“A Study On Employee Sustainability As Retention Method With Special Reference To It Industries In Coimbatore “.	Dr. B Preethi Meena
23	Nithyasri	A Study On Work Life Balance Among Employees In Banking Sector In Chennai	Dr. CJ Binesh
24	Ponmaragatham	A Study On Morning Meals Scheme That Fostering The Healthy Lifestyle Of School Children In Tribal Community.	Dr. B Preethi Meena
26	Rohit	The Study On The Effects Of Work From Home Among It Employees In Coimbatore.	Dr. M Rex Sahayaraj