1 Arun Pratap Singh

Arun Pratap Singh

Current Designation: Assistant Professor Address: Department of Psychology, MG International Hindi University, Wardha, Maharshtra-442005 Email: [email protected] Phone: +91-8381057170 Web-Address: http://www.researcherid.com/rid/C-6585-2012, https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Arun_Singh19/publications https://www.growkudos.com/profiles/49433

Educational Qualification B.A. (Psychology): Lucknow University, 2000 M.A. (Psychology): Lucknow University, 2002 Yoga Trainer: Deo Antarrashtriya Yog Kendra, Gitanagar, Kanpur, 2003 Ph.D. (Yoga & Health Psychology): University of Delhi, 2011 Research Interest  Yoga Psychology: examining effects of yoga on cognitive abilities, awareness and well-being  Positive Psychology: what particular positive psychological techniques can be used for enhancing compassion, gratitude, resilience, love and non- violence in children?  Psychology of Lifestyle: What are mediators, moderators, and mechanisms underlying impact of lifestyle counselling?  Psychological Issues in Disadvantaged Sections of Society: What psychological aspects contribute to emergence of deprivation and depression among farmers and rural labourers?  Human nature: How human nature is shaped?  Psychological concepts in Gandhian Literature: analysing effectiveness of psychological strategies found in Gandhian literature

Awards  Major Research Grant on the project titled as “Empowering the socially disadvantaged sections of adolescents through life style counselling” by ICSSR, New Delhi  Mini Research Grant for working on the project titled as “Concept of Human nature in Gandhian Literature” By MG International Hindi University, Wardha  UGC Junior Research Fellow, Year 2004-2009 Academic Work Experience  Assistant Professor, MG International Hindi University (August 2014 to present); Courses taught: M.Phil.: Vision and approaches in modern psychology, Practicum, Interdisciplinary Psychology  Academic Counsellor, Department of Psychology (September, 2014 to present)

 Coordinator, Youth Development Centre, MG International Hindi University (February 2015 to present)

 Assistant Professor (Ad-hoc), Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi (January, 2015-May, 2015) Courses taught: Social Psychology (B.A.), Life span development (B.A.)  Assistant Professor, Galgotias University (2012-2014); Courses taught: Pre-Ph.D. coursework: Psychology of language; M.A.: Research methods, Psychological Assessment, Clinical and Health psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Personal

growth:e an experiential paradigm, Psychological Issues in Human Resource Development, B.A.- Psychological Research, Statistical Data Analysis, Psychological Assessment Skills, Psychology of Health and Well-being, B.Tech.-Psychology for Living, B.Sc.-General Psychology  Guest Lecturer, Zakir Husain College, University of Delhi (2011 - 2012); Courses taught: B.A.: Psychology for Living, Physiological Psychology, Lifespan Development

 Guest Lecturer, Swami Shradhanand College, University of Delhi (September, 2010- April, 2011) Courses taught: B.A.: Psychology for Living; B.Sc.: Psychology

Selected Publications Journals 1. Singh, A.P & Misra, G. (2016). Gender Difference in Life Style: Results of a Survey among Indian School Adolescents. Social Change, 46(3), 1-16. 2. Singh, Arun Pratap (2015 in press). Efficacy of a 4-week yogic lifestyle education for promoting holistic health in Indian school adolescents. Yog Mimamsa,

3. Singh, A.P. (in press). Effect of Life-style counselling on adolescent well-being. Journal of Personality and Clinical Studies, 24(142). ISSN: 0970-1206. 4. Singh, Arun Pratap & Jha, Arbind Kumar (2015). Adolescent health education in India: demographic travails, contextual influences and implications for health concerns. Indian Educational Review, 53(1), 25-38. ISSN: 0972-561X. 5. Modak, Kamalshish, Singh, Arun Pratap & Jha, Arbind Kumar (under review). Exploring the role of mindfulness and intrinsic motivation in ameliorating Stress among Vipassana Practitioners. The Quest. 6. Sawle, J.P., Lehakpure, R., Singh, A.P. & Jha, A.K. (2015). Development of self- control in Gandhian Life. Indian Journal of Social Science and Organizational Behaviour, 4 (1), 63-72. ISSN 2278-568X. 7. Singh, Arun Pratap (2015). Naxalism: A socio-psychological review. The Equanimist, 1 (2&3), 35-41. ISSN: 2395:7468. 8. Singh, Arun Pratap (2015). Holism in Yoga: Some Reflections on Yoga-sutra. International Journal of Yoga and Allied Sciences, 3(2), 61-65. ISSN: 2278 – 5159.

9. Singh, Arun Pratap (2015). Positive Life style and Spiritual Health: Results of a Field Experiment among School Adolescents. Indian Journal of Social Sciences and Organizational Behaviour, 3(1 & 2), 45-54. ISSN: 2278-568X

10. Singh, A.P. & Misra, G. (2015).Pattern of Leisure-Lifestyles in Indian School Adolescents: Contextual influences and implications for health concerns. Cogent psychology, 2(1), 1-11. DOI: 10.1080/23311908.2015.1050779. ISSN: 2331-1908. 11. Singh, Arun Pratap (2015). Yoga and mental health. Gorakhpur Social Scientist, 6(1), 61-70. ISSN: 0976-8521. 12. Singh, Arun Pratap (2013). Life Style Counselling: Emerging Challenges, Missing Opportunities and Future Directions for Research, Asia Pacific Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Downloadable since DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21507686.2013.812972. ISSN: 2150-7686 (Print), 2150-7708 (Online).

13. Singh,A.P.& Misra,G.(2012).Adolescent lifestyle in India: Prevalence of risk an health-promotive factors. Psychology in Developing Societies, 24(2), 145-160. ISSN: 0033-2968 (print version) ISSN: 0974-9861 (electronic version) 14. Singh, A.P. (2012). Pattern of Health Behaviors among Indian School Adolescents. Indian Journal of Social Science and Organizational Behavior, 1(1), 9-16. ISSN: 2278-568X

15. Singh, A.P. (2013). Yoga and parapsychology: empirical research and theoretical studies, edited by Koneru Ramakrishna Rao. Asia Pacific Journal of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Downloadable since DOI: 10.1080/21507686.2013.77143 . ISSN: 2150-7686 (Print), 2150-7708 (Online). 16. Singh, A.P. & Misra, G. (2011).Promoting Academic Competence in School Adolescents: Results of 15-day Lifestyle Intervention Programme. Indian Educational Review, 48(1), 5-17. ISSN: 0972-561X 17. Singh, A.P. (2008). Learning from children what to teach them by Malvika Kapoor. Psychological Studies. ISSN: 0033-2968 (print version) ISSN: 0974-9861 (electronic version) Test/Instrument Developed 18. Singh, A.P. & Misra, G. (2012). Adolescent Life Style Survey. American Psychological Association. Retrieved from http://psycnet.apa.org/?&fa=main.doiLanding&doi=10.1037/t28857-000 Book Chapter 19. Singh, A.P. (2015 in press) Lifestyle intervention in school: a review of effectiveness, barriers, facilitators and strategies. In Advancements in Health Psychology (Ed. Prof. Girishwar Misra). NOIDA: Pearson. 20. Singh, A.P. & Misra, G. (2013). Life Style Counselling in School: Emerging Implications and Future Directions. In Guidance and Counselling: New Directions (edited by Dr. Sandhy Ojha, O.P. Chaudhary, and Shambhu Upadhyaya).New Delhi: Shree Publications. ISBN: 978-81-8329-522-2. 21. Singh, A.P. & Misra, G.(2011).Lifestyle and Positive Health: Results of 15-day Life Style Intervention Programme among Indian School Adolescents. In Positive Psychology (edited by Dr.S.K.Yadav and S.B.Yadav (pg.no.269-282). New Delhi: Global Vision Publishing House. ISBN: 978-81-8220-414-0. Articles in Magazines and Newspapers 22. Singh, Arun Pratap (2015). Miracles of Yoga for sports performance. Sports Kreeda, Page no. 5.

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M.A.

1. Prakash Khemchandani (Enrolment number: 105127169) on “Understanding depression among elderly” at Vivekanad College (study center), IGNOU. 2. Dr. Vinay Kumar Tyagi (Enrolment number: 105127017) on “Personality profile of dental students” at Vivekanad College (study center), IGNOU. 3. Daliya Jose (Enrolment number: 105127192) on “Exploring life style of diabetics in Delhi” at Vivekanad College (study center), IGNOU 3

4. Nithi Sharma (Enrolment number: 105127129) working on “Effect of personality styles on self-esteem: An indigenous study” at Vivekanad College (study centre), IGNOU 5. Reji George (Enrolment number: 105127191) working on “A study on stress among nurses” at Vivekanad College (study center), IGNOU M.Phil. 1. Brijesh Yadav (2015). Aspirations, expectations and challenges in Vidarbha Farmers. MG International Hindi University, Wardha 2. Kamalshish Modak (2015). Predictability of Perceived stress by Mindfulness and intrinsic motivation in Vipassana practitioners. MG International Hindi University, Wardha 3. Shoeb Hasan (2015). Effect of forgiveness on coping mechanisms. MG International Hindi University, Wardha 4. Jyoti Sawle (2015). Concept of self-regulation in Gandhian literature. MG International Hindi University, Wardha

Papers presented in Seminars & Conferences

1. Singh, A.P. & Misra, G. (2005). Spirituality and Health: Conceptual and Methodological Review in national conference organized by NAOP since February 26-28, 2005 held at K.S. Saket P.G. College, Ayodhya, U.P 2. Singh, A.P. (2006). Self-Introspection: A Yogic Perspective in national conference and training-cum-workshop since January 3-26, 2006 held at Institute for Human Science and Service, Vishakhapattnam, Andhra Pradesh 3. Singh, A.P. (2007) “ Holistic Visions in Yoga :Some Learnings in the national seminar on “ Holistic Perspectives in Psychology” held at Zakir Husain College, Delhi University 4. Singh, A.P. (2007). Life style and Well-being: Some Indian Insights in an international seminar since 27-29th January, 2007 at Aurovindo Ashram New Delhi 5. Singh, A.P. (2007). Mindfulness Induced by Agnihotra: A Phenomenological Enquiry in a workshop on 27th March, 2007 department of Anthropology, University of Delhi 6. Singh, A.P. (2008). Positive Health and Life Style: Indian Perspective in a national seminar since February 1-2, 2008 held at Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanananda University, Rohtak, Haryana 7. Singh, A.P. (2008).Religiosity and Well being among Urban adolescents-A Co relational Study in national conference since February 15-16, 2008 held at Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana 8. Singh, A.P. (2008). Facilitating Health and Well being through Life Style Changes: Preliminary Observations since an Intervention Study of Adolescents in a national conference since February 22-23, 2008 held at Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana) 9. Singh, A.P. (2008). Impact of Life Style Intervention on Adolescent Health and Well being in a national seminar since March 13-15, 2008 held at Department of Psychology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal (M.P.) 10. Singh, A.P. (2008) Inducing Alterations in Self-Schema through Life Style Changes in a national seminar since April 27-28, 2008 held at Department of Psychology, D.D.U. University Gorakhpur (U.P.) 11. Singh, A.P. (2009). Life Style of Adolescents in India: Empirical Study in a national seminar since November 23-25,2009 held at Department of

Psychiatry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 12. Singh, A.P. & Misra, G. (2010)Positive Life Style Activities as Predictor of Viewing of Self-esteem among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Examination in a national symposium on “ Culture and cognition: A developmental perspective” since January 23-25,2010 held at Department of Psychology, Delhi University, New Delhi. 13. Singh, A.P. (2010).Contextual Determinants of Aggression among Adolescents in a national seminar on “ Aggression and Violence: Challenges for Social Well-being” since March 17-18, 2010, held at Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 14. Singh, A.P. (2010).Promoting Quality of Life through Life Style Intervention in a national seminar on “ Human Emotions and Well-being: Emerging Perspectives” since March 21-22, ,2010 held at Department of Psychology, Den Dayal Upadhyaya Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradeash 15. Singh, A.P. (2010). Promotion of Adolescent Well-being through Positive Life Style Changes in a national seminar since March, 28-29, 2010 held at Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayananda University, Rohtak, Haryana 16. Singh, A.P. (2010). Ensuring Emotional Well-ness through Life Style Intervention among Adolescents in a national seminar on “ Pattern of emotionality: Issues and challenges” since March 30-31, 2010 held at Department of Education, RSB College of Education, Rewari, Haryana 17. Singh, A.P. (2011). Life Style and Individual Transformation: Insights since Vedas in a national seminar on “Individual and Collective Transformation: Insights from Indian Psychology” since Feb, 5-7, 2011 held at India International Centre (IIC), 40, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi - 110003 Delhi (India). 18. Singh, A.P. (2014). Indigenous knowledge in psychology and psychology in indigenous language: emerging realities, challenges and future directions for research in a national seminar organized by National Association of Psychologists on “Culture and Cognition: A Developmental Perspective” since December 11-13, held at Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Management, Bhopal. 19. Hasan, S. & Singh, A.P. (2015). Psychological relevance of forgiveness. ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on ‘Value crisis in Modern Life: Social Scientific Perspective and Intervention’ Department of Psychology, MG International University, Wardha (Maharashtra), March 29-30. 20. Singh, A.P. (2015). Psychological Relevance of ‘NaiTaaleem’. ICSSR sponsored national on ‘Paradigm Shifts in Teaching, Learning and Knowing’ Department of Education, MG International University, Wardha (Maharashtra), March 28-30. 21. Singh, A.P. (2016). Presented a poster on “Facilitating adoption of yogic life style among school-going adolescents” in International Conference on “ Integrating best of east with best of west in medical practice” organized Swami Vivekanand Yog Anusandhaan Sansthaan at Bangalore (Karnataka) 3-7 February.

Post- doctoral Research Experience

 Research Associate since January, 2011 to Feb 2012 at Department of Psychology, Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi, Delhi-110007. Topic: Religiosity, identity formation and well-being…..  Project Director “Empowering the socially disadvantaged adolescents through life style counseling” sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi  Project investigator (2014-2015) “Concept of human nature in Gandhian literature “funded by MG International Hindi University, Wardha

Professional Experience and Service

 MG International Hindi University

. In-charge Head of Department, Department of Psychology (2014-present)

. Coordinator, Vinoba Yog Mandal (A platform for promoting holistic yoga among employees of the university and residents living in vicinity of the campus

. Coordinator, Samvaad (a platform for promoting interdisciplinary dialogue in the university)

. Member, NAAC Vigilance Committee

. Academic Counsellor, Department of Psychology

. (15-16 March, 2016).Co-chaired a session of National Seminar on ‘Culture of Learning beyond Class room’ Organized by Department of Education, MGAHV, Wardha.

 Galgotias University Faculty level service  Coordinator for MOODLE, School of Humanities and Social Sciences (2012-2013)  Member, School level curriculum committee Administrative Service (2012-2013)  Coordinator, Department of Psychology  Dev Antarrashtriya Yog Kendra, Motijheel, Kanpur

. Completed One year “Yoga trainer” course in 2002

Invited Lectures & Workshops

1. Conducted a workshop on “Use of SPSS” 22nd February, 2011 at Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi 2. Conducted a seminar on “Adolescent Counseling” on 8th August, 2011 at Department of Adult Education and Extension, University of Delhi 3. Conducted “Life Style Counseling” in Junior and Senior Secondary Schools 4. Conducted 15-day Yoga workshop on “Introduction of Yoga” for students from China and Netherlands since September 22-October 5 2015 organized at MG International Hindi University, Wardha.

Training Programmes, FDP, Refresher Course & Summer School

1. Participated in the 2-Day National Workshop on Clinical Diagnosis and Testing held at Lucknow University during 2001 2. Received Training on “SPSS” at Computer Centre, University of Delhi 3. Participated in the refresher course on “Qualitative Methods in Social Science Research and Computer Applications” during 12th-20th March sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Department of Anthropology, University of Delhi, New Delhi 4. Participated in Pre-Conference Workshop on ‘Covariance Based Stretchered Equation Modeling and Partial test squares (SEM)’ Organized by National Academy of Psychology (NAOP) at Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal on 11th December, 2014. 5. Faculty development programme on “Human Values and Professional Ethics”organized by Gautam Budha Technical University at Surya Group of Institutions since July 29-August, 5, 2013

6. Participated in UGC sponsored refresher course on “Recent Perspectives in Psychology” since August 7- August, 27 at Kumaun University, Uttarakhand

7. Participated in a three day National Workshop on ‘Teaching Online Courses Using Moodle’ sponsored by Teaching-Learning Center for Hindi Studies (TLCHS) and MGAHV during 12-14 March, 2016 Organized by Department of Education, MG International University, Wardha (Maharashtra)

8. Participated in Summer Institute on “Global Health and Development” since 15 June 15-July 15, 2015 organized by IIT, Gandhi Nagar

Computer Skills

 Basic Computer work as MS-word, Power-point  Trained in computer packages and soft wares related to psychological research work as S.P.S.S. Dissertation . Completed a graduate project on “Developing Spiritual Maturity Test” during 2000 . Completed post-graduate work on “Cognitive Complexity of NCERT Primary Hindi Text Books” during 2002 Doctoral Term Papers . Presented Term Paper on “Adolescent Health and Life Style: Indian Context” during 2006 at Department of Psychology, University of Delhi . Presented Term Paper on “Methodological Issues in Studying Adolescent Life Style” during 2007 at Department of Psychology, University of Delhi Extra-Curricular Activities  Presented a social science model in regional level exhibition competition at Rai Barelly, UP.  Served as School Chief Captain during school days  Conducted school administration in capacity of Student-cum-Principle of the college on the Teacher’s day in 1995  Participated in many school level cultural programmes and debates, essays and speech competitions and secured first, second or third positions

 Participated in several University level debates and speech competitions and secured different positions  Written several poems on nature, spirituality, life goal, materialism, and devotion to God  Writing story on an imaginative ideal model for children “ Dipa Didi Ki Kahani”  Writing several innovative educational dramas for children for their emotional, cognitive, and moral development