Amit Abraham

Amit Abraham is head of the postgraduate department of psychology at St. John's College, Agra[1] He is teaching graduate and postgraduate classes along with supervision of research work. He is actively involved in various offbeat research works related with the human psyche. He did his schooling from St. Joseph’s College, Nainital and his post graduation in psychology from the Delhi University. His Ph.D. is in the area of personality as determined and influenced by the Zodiac signs of individuals. He has been the Coordinator[2] of the National Commission For Minority Educational Institutions, New Delhi (Under the ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi)[3][4] for three consecutive terms (2005–2008). He is also the Recipient of the U.P. Shikshak Samman for the year 2006 awarded by Bright Organization Of Youth, Agra.

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His work

Dr. Abraham has done extensive work on human sexuality and sexual attitudes. He has developed scales for the measurement of attitudes towards premarital sex, polygamy, pornography, lesbianism, and homosexuality. He has also developed scales for the measurement of values and vocational interest. He has published research papers in diverse areas. He has authored textbooks and books for competitive examinations. He has also written books on general interest and self-help.He has contributed many articles in the leading daily Hindi newspapers[5][6][7][8] and appeared on various talk shows in the local and state television including Moon T.V. (Agra), Sahara T.V. (Uttar Pradesh), and Sea T.V. (Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal).

He is also the founder and head of Samvaidna,[9][10][11][12] a mental health welfare organization registered under the Societies Registration Act (Registration No. 2016). The organization is providing free guidance, counseling, and therapy for various psychological problems. Dr. Abraham’s organization also holds regular free guidance and counseling camps in the city of Agra.[13] His organization has done extensive work in the district jail of Agra giving counseling and therapy to the prisoners. Drug de-addiction programs have also been carried out in the jail.[14][15]

Dr. Abraham is also actively involved in offering psychological guidance and counseling via the internet to people. He is offering guidance and counseling through the column of a national youth magazine Trailblazer. He is also the consultant for the local print and electronic media giving interviews and talks on various psychological aspects and issues.[16][17][18] Dr. Abraham along with BIG 92.7 FM and Resonance conducted a week long "Shine Under Pressure" motivational exercise in which children of various schools in Agra were addressed by him. He gave the students tips on handling stress, anxiety and tensions related with examination pressure and told them about the various ways in which they can enhance their learning and memorize better. He also counseled them for the various psychological problems they were facing.[19][20][21]

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Articles

Psychological Scales Developed And Published

Research Papers

Research Supervised

References

  1. ^ http://www.stjohnscollegeagra.com/
  2. ^ Times of India - Lucknow Edition, 8th October 2005
  3. ^ http://www.education.nic.in/SCST/SCST-NCMEI.asp
  4. ^ http://www.education.nic.in/minority/mincomm.pdf
  5. ^ Danik Jagran (Agra)26th May 2004
  6. ^ Danik Jagran (Agra)28th May 2006
  7. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra)13th February, 2006
  8. ^ DLA Agra)2nd June 2007
  9. ^ Amar Ujala(Agra)8 December 2002
  10. ^ http://www.wiki.name.com/en/Samvaidna
  11. ^ Danik Jagran (Agra) 9th December 2002
  12. ^ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Samvaidna-The-Mental-Health-Organization/98276300247
  13. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra) 24th February 2003
  14. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra) 9th May 2004
  15. ^ Sahara Samay (Agra)19th June 2004
  16. ^ Hindustan (Agra)2nd March 2009
  17. ^ Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 29th January 2010
  18. ^ http://www.dlamedia.com/epapermain.aspx
  19. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra) 21st January 2010
  20. ^ DLA (Agra) 21st January 2010
  21. ^ Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 23rd January 2010
  22. ^ ISBN 9780071077996
  23. ^ ISBN 0-07-106785-X
  24. ^ http://www.tatamcgrawhill.com/html/9780071077996.html
  25. ^ https://www.createspace.com/3635449
  26. ^ ISBN 978-1463619794
  27. ^ https://www.createspace.com/3648318
  28. ^ ISBN 978-1463697686
  29. ^ ISBN 9788178062082
  30. ^ ISBN 81-7806-208-9
  31. ^ http://unicornbooks.in/books/book/taming-little-devils-within-dr-amit-abraham/isbn-9788178062082/zb,,491,a,0,INR,0,a/index.html
  32. ^ http://www.groundreport.com/Health_and_Science/Taming-the-Little-Devils-of-Within-us-to-become-Me_6/2930944
  33. ^ http://www.xomba.com/taming_little_devils_within
  34. ^ ISBN 978-81-207-3935-2
  35. ^ http://www.organiser.org/dynamic/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=274&page=22
  36. ^ ISBN 81-7806-151-1
  37. ^ ISBN 9788178061511
  38. ^ http://www.hindu.com/mp/2008/09/30/stories/2008093050440400.htm The Hindu
  39. ^ http://www.groundreport.com/Arts_and_Culture/Book-Review-Rules-of-Attraction-Get-the-one-you-ad
  40. ^ ISBN 81-207-2618-9
  41. ^ ISBN 1 932705112
  42. ^ ISBN 9796948508
  43. ^ http://www.flipkart.com/books/6074520378?_l=C1JxLPidqNv6%20H7sSi%202tA--&_r=58q1ow8RRQsZIlstrtL_Tg--&ref=daba7fc0-a39e-4601-9910-3165d17dc78d&pid=o903fc85yc
  44. ^ http://www.pratiyogitadarpan.org/prodfull.asp?id=4765
  45. ^ ISBN 8185070792
  46. ^ ISBN 9788185070797
  47. ^ http://www.medind.nic.in/ibv/t05/i6/ibvt05i6p617.pdf
  48. ^ http://www.npcindia.com/NPC_Catalogue_2009_Part2.pdf
  49. ^ http://www.ciillibrary.org:8000/ciil/jc/P/Psycho_Lingua/Vol_24_no_2_1994.doc
  50. ^ http://www.direct.bl.uk/research/24/63/RN150599623.html