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Dr. Krishnakumar M

Dr. Krishnakumar M

Assistant Professor & Head of Department

Qualification: PDSTSM, PGDBA, MSc (Psy), PhD (Psy), NET

Mob no: 9895290195

Email: krishnakumarm@yahoo.com

  • PhD (Psychology), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, 2013
  • MSc (Psychology), Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India, 2008
  • MAppSc (Computer Science), James Cook University, Townsville, Australia, 2000
  • PGDBA, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India, 1998
  • NET, 2016

  • Research Methodology
  • Psychometrics
  • Psychotherapeutics
  • Cognition
  • Educational Psychology

  • Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, PMST Arts and Science College, Kundoor, Since 2015
  • UGC Junior Research Fellow, Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. 2013-2014, Project Funded by UGC, New Delhi: India

  • Archana, J., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students with and without Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Hardiness and Academic Performance. International Journal for Research and Development, 3(3), 42-45, ISSN 2321-3434
  • Deepthi, V., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students with and Without Learning Disabilities with Regard to their Self-Esteem and Academic Self-Efficacy. International Journal for Research and Development, 3(3), 49-52. ISSN 2321-3434
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). An Integrated Intervention Strategy to Turn Around Slow Learners’ Self-Perception. International Journal of Psychosocial Research (IJPSR), 4(1), 152-157, ISSN: 2320-6381
  • Vijayalaya Srinivas, T., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Study on Psychological Capital among Failed Entrepreneurs. International Journal of Psychosocial Research (IJPSR), 4(1), 31-35, ISSN: 2320-6381
  • Deepthi, V., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students with and Without Learning Disabilities with Regard to their Hardiness and Optimism. International Journal of Psychosocial Research (IJPSR), 4(1), 74-77, ISSN: 2320-6381
  • Subramanian, S., & Krishnakumar, M. (2014). Turning around Slow Learners Academic Achievement and General Well Being: An Experimental Study. In S, Subramanian., John Michael Raj., N. Annalakshmi, A, Velayudhan. [Eds], Current Reflections in Psychology, Coimbatore: Bharathiar University
  • Subramanian, S., & Krishnakumar, M. (2014). Effects of Graphic Organizer Intervention on Enhancing Psychological Resources among Slow Learners: An Experimental Study. In S, Subramanian., John Michael Raj., N, Annalakshmi., A, Velayudhan. [Eds], Current Reflections in Psychology, Coimbatore: Bharathiar University
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2013). Effectiveness of an Integrated Intervention strategy on Academic Self-Efficacy and Self-Esteem of Slow Learners. Proceedings of the International Conference on Current Perspectives in Educational Psychology ICCPEP– 2013 organized by Tamilnadu Open University and Women’s Christian College, Chennai: India. ISBN: 978-93-5001-418-9

  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). An Integrated Intervention Strategy to Turn Around Slow Learners’ Self-Perception. 50th National and 19th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Applied Psychology and Spirituality Contribution to Health, Happiness, Professions and Leadership. Organized by the Sri Padmavathi Women’s Degree & PG College, Department of Psychology, Tirupati: India. January 2015.
  • Archana, J., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students With and Without ADHD on Self-Esteem and Intrinsic Motivation. 50th National and 19th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Applied Psychology and Spirituality Contribution to Health, Happiness, Professions and Leadership. Organized by the Sri Padmavathi Women’s Degree & PG College, Department of Psychology, Tirupati: India. January 2015.
  • Deepthi, V., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students With and Without Learning Disabilities with Regard to Hardiness and Optimism. 50th National and 19th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Applied Psychology and Spirituality Contribution to Health, Happiness, Professions and Leadership. Organized by the Sri Padmavathi Women’s Degree & PG College, Department of Psychology, Tirupati: India. January 2015.
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2014). Effectiveness of an Integrated Intervention Strategy on Hardiness & Academic Self Efficacy of Slow Learners. 49th National and 18th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Psychology for Holistic Living in Global World organized by Gujarat Law Society’s L & C Arts College, Department of Psychology, Ahmedabad: India. March 2014.
  • Vijayalaya Srinivas, T., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2014). Hardiness and Self-Efficacy as Determinants of Career Intentions among Failed Entrepreneurs. 49th National and 18th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Psychology for Holistic Living in Global World organized by Gujarat Law Society’s L & C Arts College, Department of Psychology, Ahmedabad: India. March 2014.
  • Magaveera Nagappa, K., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2014). Burnout Syndrome among Nurses Attending to HIV/AIDS, Cancer and Other General Patients. 49th National and 18th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Psychology for Holistic Living in Global World organized by Gujarat Law Society’s L & C Arts College, Department of Psychology, Ahmedabad: India. March 2014.
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2014). Effectiveness of an Integrated Intervention Strategy on Hardiness & Academic Self Efficacy of Slow Learners. 49th National and 18th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Psychology for Holistic Living in Global World organized by Gujarat Law Society’s L & C Arts College, Department of Psychology, Ahmedabad: India March 2014.
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2014). Effectiveness of an Integrated Intervention Strategy on Intrinsic Motivation of Slow Learners. National Conference on Enhancing Psychological Well-Being (NCEPW-2014) Organized by Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore: India. February 2014.
  • Archana, J., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students With and Without ADHD on hardiness and Academic Performance. National Conference on Enhancing Psychological Well-Being (NCEPW-2014) Organized by Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore: India. February 2014.
  • Deepthi, V., Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2015). A Comparative Study of Students With and Without Learning Disabilities with Regard to Self-Esteem and Academic Self-Efficacy. National Conference on Enhancing Psychological Well-Being (NCEPW-2014) Organized by Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore: India. February 2014.
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2013). Effectiveness of an Integrated Intervention Strategy on Hardiness and Intrinsic Motivation of Slow Learners. 48th National and 17th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Application of Psychological Training to Face the Challenges of Changing World, Karnatak University, Dharwad: India
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2012). The Effects of Graphic Organizer Intervention Strategy on Self-Esteem, Academic Self-Efficacy, Hardiness and Intrinsic Motivation of Slow Learners. 47th National and 16th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology on Applied Psychology in Transforming Education and Management Sciences in the Context of Globalization, TIST, Kochi: India
  • Krishnakumar, M., & Subramanian, S. (2012). Assessing the Effect of Graphic Organizer Intervention Strategy to Improve the Academic Achievement and General Well-Being among Slow Learners. UGC National Seminar on Stress and Well-being in Adolescents – Role of Psychology, S. V. University, Tirupati: India.
  • Krishnakumar, M. (2018). Chaired session at International Conference on Contemporary Technologies: Prospects and Challenges for Psychological Well-Being. Organized by Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University), 6 January 2018.
  • Krishnakumar, M. (2019). Chaired session at International Conference on Future of Mental Health: Importance of Integrated Approach. Organized by Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University),

  • Training Program on Academic Leadership organized by Center of Academic Leadership and Education Management, Aligarh Muslim University under Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Training (PMMMNMTT – MHRD Government of India), PSMO College, Tirurangadi, India: 2019
  • National Seminar on Organizational Behaviour “Organizing Human” organized by Department of Psychology, University of Calicut, India: 2016.
  • UGC Workshop on Research Methodology and Technology Management in Higher Education organized by Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India: 2013.
  • National Seminar on Stress Management organized by Department of Social Work, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India: 2008
  • Faculty Development Program (Resource Person) on Behavioral Science. Nehru Institute of Information Technology and Management, Thirumalayampalayam, Coimbatore, India, 31 October 2014.
  • Workshop (Resource Person) on Stress Management Training, Air Force Administrative College, Coimbatore, September 2014
  • National Workshop (Resource Person) on Efficient Data Analysis for Research in Social Sciences, Organized by the Research Wing, Department of Psychology Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University), 15-17 December 2017.
  • National Workshop (Resource Person) on Efficient Data Analysis for Research in Social Sciences, Organized by the Research Wing, Department of Psychology Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University), 28-30 September 2018.
  • One day seminar (Chair) on Cognitive Emotional Learning Skills, organized by Department of Psychology, PMST Arts and Science College, Kundoor, 11 January 2019
  • National Workshop (Resource Person) on Efficient Data Analysis for Research in Social Sciences, Organized by the Research and Innovation Wing, Department of Psychology Anugraha Institute of Social Sciences, Dindigul (Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University), 6-8 December 2019.
  • Webinar on Online information sources For Teaching, Learning and Research, organized by the Department of Commerce & Management, PMST Arts and Science College Kundoor, 19 September 2020.
  • Webinar on Sociology of Survival, Sketching consequences of Pandemic on human life, organized by the Department of Sociology, PMST Arts and Science College Kundoor, 22 September 2020.
  • Webinar on Flipped Classrooms, organized by Faculty Development Centre, Al Shifa College of Arts and Science, Perinthalmanna, 28 September 2020.
  • Webinar (Chair) on Right practice: Deliberation through and throughout clinical cases, organized by Department of Psychology in association with IQAC, PMST Arts and Science College, Kundoor, 29 September 2020.

  • Understanding Anxiety Depression and CBT, University of Reading, UK (Accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners - RCGP). May 2020, FutureLearn
  • Managing Mental Health and Stress, Coventry University, UK, May 2020, FutureLearn
  • Work-Life Balance and the Impact of Remote Working, Coventry University, UK, May 2020, FutureLearn
  • Supporting Adolescent Learners: Social and Emotional Wellbeing, Griffith University, Australia, May 2020, FutureLearn
  • Teaching Students Who Have Suffered Complex Trauma, Queensland University of Technology, Australia, July 2020, FutureLearn