DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

DR. S.Muthulakshmi

Designation:Assistant Professor (Psychology)
Nature of Employment:Regular
Qualification:M.Sc, PGDCFS, PGDCP, PhD
Phone:+91 8754181948
Email ID:muthulakshmi.psy@crescent.education

Teaching

Educational Background

Degree DisciplineYear of PassingUniversity
PhDPsychology, School of social sciences and humanities2021B S Abdur Rahman Crescent institute of Science and Technology, Chennai
MScCounselling Psychology2019Madras University, Chennai
PG DiplomaChild Psychology2020IMH,Tirupur
PG Diploma

Criminology and forensic sciences

2020Annamalai University
BScPsychology2017SIET College, Madras university, Chennai

Work Experience

DesignationInstitutionDurationNo. of Years
Assistant ProfessorB.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & TechnologyFrom July 16/ 2025Till date
Student psychologistB.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & TechnologyMay 2022 to july 14 20253
PsychologistVH2017 june to 2019 june2

Lecture Courses

  • Introduction to psychology
  • Gender, Technology and development
  • Social psychology

Research

Area of Research Interest

  • Behavioural psychology
  • Psychotherapeutics
  • Clinical psychology and diagnostics
  • Liasion /Health Psychology
  • Gender and feminist psychology
  • Educational and Environmental psychology
  • Rehabilitation, Criminal & forensic psychology
  • Human resource development/ Organisational behavior
  • Adolescent counselling & Parenting
  • Media and inter- Relationship dynamics
  • Gender Psychology
  • Artificial intelligence and mental health

Publications

  • S.MUTHULAKSHMI, P.DEVI, “Unrealistic marriage expectations and depression-An integrated teaching plan for college students in India”, J PHARM NEGATIVE RESULTS 2022;13(4):1660-1664
  • S.MUTHULAKSHMI,P.DEVI, “compulsive use of social networking sites and mental health:Signs, symptoms and stress management techniques”, Res Militaris(resmilitaris.net)vol.12,no5,December Issue 2022.
  • S.MUTHULAKSHMI,P.DEVI, “Marital satisfaction of professors in the era of social media-A pilot study”, Samdarshi, ISSN:2581-3986, Vol 16 Issue 5.
  • Dr. S. Muthulakshmi1 Dr. P. Devi2, Turning Pages, Healing Minds: How Literature and Reading Alleviate Loneliness and Depression, Arimanokku, ISSN: 2320-4842 (Print), ISSN: 3049-2688 (Online), 14, April-2025.https://arimanokku.com/ UGC-CARE LISTED AND PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ISSN: 2320-4842 (Print) ISSN: 3049-2688 (Online)
  • Dr.C.Noushad1,  Dr. S. Muthulakshmi2,The Psychology of Literary Immersion: A Qualitative Study on Emotional and Behavioural Transformations through Fiction, Arimanokku, ISSN: 2320-4842 (Print), ISSN: 3049-2688 (Online), 14, April-2025.https://arimanokku.com/ UGC-CARE LISTED AND PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL ISSN: 2320-4842 (Print) ISSN: 3049-2688 (Online)
  • Dr. S. Muthulakshmi, Dr.C.Noushad, Dr. Ayub Khan Dawood, titled The Shadow of Arrogance: A Psycho-Literary Study of Ravana’s Behavioural Complexity in the Ramayana, ISSN: 2320-4842 (Print), ISSN: 3049-2688 (Online), 14, July-2025.
  • Dote or Detest- Psychological impact of lockdown on married people” on “One Day Multidisciplinary Online International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals in South Asia: Key issues, Opportunities and Challenges” on 07/12/2021 and published in the “International Journal of Advanced and Applied Research (IJAAR) – peer reviewed Bi-monthly. ISSN-2347-7075 Impact Factor-7.328 Volume 1 Issue-5 Dec 2021.
  • “Increasing Child Sexual Abuse- An alert” in the “Journal Of Research and Development- A Multidisciplinary International Level Refereed Journal” ISBN:2230-9578 Impact Factor: 7.265 Volume 12 issue 25, December 31/2021.
  •  “Spoiled adults- A result of parenting mistakes. Effects of uninvolved parenting style in Intimate Relationship”. Paper presented in AMALIT International Conference organised by Department of Psychology and IQAC, Amal College of Advanced studies , Nilambur on 15,16 and 17th February 2022.
  • “Importance of emotional intelligence in marital relationships”. Paper presented in XLV Indian social science congress on 29th march 2022 held at B S Abdur Rahman crescent institute of science and technology.
  •  “Violence within the walls- An Article on Psychological screening, prevention and combating Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against women in India”. Paper presented at National seminar at Annamalai University Chidambaram on 9 and 10th June 2022 (offline).
  • Presented a paper “Women empowerment and divorce” in Two days international conference ICSSLS 23” in crescent institute of science and technology.
  • Presented a paper “Digital divide and social inequality” in national seminar(online)conducted by NMSM Govt college, Kalpeta.
  • Presented a paper “Bridging technology and healthcare: Machine learning in postpartum depression risk assessment and a proposed MMSM (Maternal Mind Support Module)” at IECBES 2024 in Jen Penang, Malaysia, 11-13 December 2024(Awaiting indexing in IEEE explore)
  • Presented a paper “Development of an EEG Based Brain Stimulation User interface for managing rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease” at IECBES 2024 in Jen Penang, Malaysia, 11-13 December 2024
  • Presented a paper “IoT-Driven safety innovations: A framework for detecting and preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) in modern households” at ISDIA 2025 on Jan 4,2025 (Hybrid) International conference conducted by Wollongong University, Dubai
  • `“Net Drugged – Grounds and Ministrations for Social Media Craving” in the Peer- reviewed edited book entitled “Multidisciplinary Research, Volume – 4 December, 2021 ( First edition)”. ISBN: 978-93-93239-31-0 | ISBN – 10: 9-39-323931-2 | DIP: 18.10.9393239312 | DOI: 10.25215/9393239312.
  • Published a book chapter titled “Respond instead of reacting” for Peer-reviewed edited book entitled “Multidisciplinary Research Trends, Volume-3” ISSN:978-93-95456-14-2 I ISBN-10: 93-95456-14-0 I DIP:18.10.9395456140 I DOI:10.2515/9395456140.
  • Published a book chapter “Clustering online gamers based on demographic data using machine learning approach” in “Artificial intelligence and its application” Book. ISBN 9798379358440.
  • chapter for publication in the Edited book on ‘Reproductive Health Rights & Gender Equality’ proposed to be published as part of ICSSR Major Project granted to School of Legal Studies, CUSAT, Cochin (accepted)

International Conferences / Seminars / Workshops

  • “Spoiled adults- A result of parenting mistakes. Effects of uninvolved parenting style in Intimate Relationship”. Paper presented in AMALIT International Conference organised by Department of Psychology and IQAC, Amal College of Advanced studies , Nilambur on 15,16 and 17th February 2022.
  • “Importance of emotional intelligence in marital relationships”. Paper presented in XLV Indian social science congress on 29th march 2022 held at B S Abdur Rahman crescent institute of science and technology.
  • “Violence within the walls- An Article on Psychological screening, prevention and combating Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) against women in India”. Paper presented at National seminar at Annamalai University Chidambaram on 9 and 10th June 2022 (offline).
  • Presented a paper “Women empowerment and divorce” in Two days international conference ICSSLS 23” in crescent institute of science and technology.
  • Presented a paper “Digital divide and social inequality” in national seminar(online)conducted by NMSM govt college, Kalpeta.
  • Presented a paper “Bridging technology and healthcare: Machine learning in postpartum depression risk assessment and a proposed MMSM (Maternal Mind Support Module)” at IECBES 2024 in Jen Penang, Malaysia, 11-13 December 2024
  • Presented a paper “Development of an EEG Based Brain Stimulation User interface for managing rigidity in Parkinson’s Disease” at IECBES 2024 in Jen Penang, Malaysia, 11-13 December 2024
  • Presented a paper “IoT-Driven safety innovations: A framework for detecting and preventing intimate partner violence (IPV) in modern households”, at ISDIA 2025 Springer nature International Conference in Dubai, Januray 4,2025

Guest Lectures Delivered

Sl. No.Details (Mention Year, Value etc… where relevant) few recent from past two years
 Guest lecture at SIET college jan 2025
1Suicide prevention program at BSACIST
 Stress management at NSS camp,  at BSACIST
2Stress management program for Tamilnadu police academy
3Conducted International conference at BSACIST- Conference Secretary
4Health and hygiene workshop for women hostellers BSACIST
5Guest lecture at SIET College on topic “ Ethics and corporate responsibility”.
6Importance on adolescents mental health and academic stress at Ananda vidyalaya
7Seminar conducted for Dr.MGR university, Thai mookambikai college, SRM, Kasinadar college on topic “Child neglect, dental factors and mental health safety”.
8Sports Psychology – One day National seminar (Organised) at BSACIST
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Delivered a session on a national seminar on the topic “ Dopamine economy: Consumer Behaviour, Addiction, and Mental Wellness” organised by Department of Economics, Sullamussalam Science College, Areekode (Accredited by NAAC | Affiliated to the University of Calicut) on 04 July 2025 (Friday)

Extension

Additional Responsibilities

  • Psychologist – B S Abdur Rahman Crescent institute of science and technology