UPDATED DATES BROCHURE EXTENDED ABOUT PUNJABI UNIVERSITY dedicated and highly qualified staff comprising of 4 Professors, 5 Associate Professors, 2 Assistant Punjabi University, , the second University in Professors, 3 Senior Technical Assistants and other 56th NATIONAL & 25th the world to be named after a language, was established Supporting Staff. Currently, the Department is running by the Assembly under the Punjab Act No. 35 INTERNATIONAL a M.A. course in Psychology along with 2 Post- of 1961 in the erstwhile princely state of Patiala, with Graduate Diplomas (P.G. Diploma in Counselling CONFERENCE OF the main objective of furthering the cause of the Punjabi INDIAN ACADEMY OF Psychology & P.G. Diploma in Child Development and language. Housing over 70 teaching and research Counselling) and a Ph.D. programme. While the thrust APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY departments, spread over 600 acres of land, the area of the department is Counselling Psychology, (IAAP) beautiful campus boasts of 1500+ teachers imparting other specialization areas of the faculty include Clinical education to 14000+ students in a multi-faceted, multi- th th Psychology, Personality, Creativity, Organizational 18 - 20 February 2021 pronged and multi-faculty environment. Punjabi Behaviour, Experimental Psychology, Cognitive University has been untiringly fulfilling educational Theme: Psychology, Social Psychology, Sports Psychology, requirements all over Punjab through more than 270 Forensic Psychology, Cyber Psychology, etc. The ACTUALIZING HUMAN POTENTIAL affiliated colleges, 9 neighbourhood campuses, 14 Department consists of 3 laboratories, namely, the constituent colleges and 6 regional centres. NAAC has Experimental lab, Testing lab and Biofeedback lab,

awarded the University a ‘Five Star’ grade in the first which are well-equipped with psychological tests and cycle (2002-07) and ‘A’ grade in the second (2008-13) instruments. Research activities are further facilitated and third (2016-21) cycles. The University’s through a Nodal-Computer laboratory as well. The performance in sports has been equally unmatched with department continuously endeavours to achieve the distinction of having won the Maulana Abul Kalam academic excellence in Teaching, Research and

Azad (MAKA) Trophy, which is awarded by the Counselling. Government of for promoting competitive sports at the University level, 10 times (6 consecutive times). ABOUT PATIALA (PUNJAB) Most recently, EW India Government University Patiala, the 4th largest city in the state & the Rankings 2020, has placed Punjabi University at the administrative capital of , is in North- first position at the State level and at the 18th position Western India. Patiala, home town of , in the National ranking list of 150 State Universities of Maharaja Punjab, was constructed by Organized by: India DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Ala Singh, who founded the royal dynasty of Patiala ABOUT DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY State in 1763. Patiala has emerged as a major education PUNJABI UNIVERSITY centre in the state of Punjab. The city houses The Department of Psychology was established in PATIALA - PUNJAB the Punjabi University, Thapar University, Maharaja 1987, which marked the Silver Jubilee year of the (INDIA) Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University, National University. The strength of the Department lies in its Institute of Sports, National University of

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Law, Khalsa College, Mohindra College, Multani Mal instituted various awards to inspire, encourage and Community Extension Work conducted in Rural setting Modi College, Govt. Medical College, Govt., appreciate the work of researchers in psychology. during the year in Area of Applied Psychology. Ayurvedic College, Rajindra Hospital, Govt. College • SMT. NAINA SINGH MEMORIAL AWARD: A IAAP ANNUAL AWARDS of Physical Education, Govt. College for Girls, Govt. Certificate and Cash Award is given every year for the Bikram College of Commerce. The tourist attractions • NITTTER- IAAP AWARD: A Certificate and Cash distinguished innovative work in Research, Book of Patiala city include Kali Devi Temple, Gurudwara Award is given every year for the research work in M. Publication & Application of Psychology Particularly Dukh Niwaran Sahib, Bahdurgarh Fort, Phil, Ph. D. or Project funded by any funding agency. on/with/by female participants. Complex, Sheesh Mahal, & Baradari Gardens, North • DR. P. DEIVASENAPATHY - IAAP YOUNG Zone Cultural Centre . The intricate and beautiful art All applications along with the Full paper/ Nominations SCIENTIST AWARD: A Certificate and Cash Award for awards listed above should reach before 20th work of , the bright colours of Patiala Pagri , is given every year during annual conference with the Parandi and Jutti form the essence of the rich cultural January, 2021 to Prof. Nov Rattan Sharma, Secretary, IAAP specific guidelines available on website. IAAP, Department of Psychology, M.D. University, heritage of the city. Patiala is well connected by road • PROF. ANIMA SEN AWARD: A Certificate and and rail with major cities like , Rohtak-124001. (M: 09355612805, Email: Cash Award is given every year for the best article [email protected]) and . published in the Journal of Indian Academy of Applied INDIAN ACADEMY OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY Psychology. For further details/conditions visit IAAP website: • PROF. MRS. MANJU THAKUR MEMORIAL www.iaap.org.in One of the most prestigious and esteemed professional AWARD: A Certificate and Cash Award is given every bodies dedicated to the application of Psychology ABOUT THE WEBINAR/CONFERENCE year for the distinguished innovative work in across spheres in India .The IAAP was established in Research/Test construction and Book Publication. the year 1962 at Presidency College, Madras and it is Conceptualization of self-actualization and the vision of one of the largest bodies of psychology with more than • PROF. DEEPAK BHAT AWARD: A Certificate is humanity, prevalent among the humanistic 1950 life members. It has grown into a professional given every year for best paper presentations in each of psychologists, has been constantly evolving as body with a large number of members active in the Scientific Session during IAAP annual conference. reassessment of values and goals is taking place in research. With the aim of promoting Applied • PROF. S. SULTAN AKHTAR MEMORIAL society. The definition of human potential and total Psychology at the National and International level, AWARD: A Certificate and Cash Award for the best health is a reflection of this value shift. This conference IAAP extends active support to the fraternity of Community Extension work in the preceding year in intends to help bring back these seminal ideas, and Psychologists through Annual Conferences, any area of Applied Psychology. integrate them into modern theory and research on Workshops, Training Programs and Special Lectures. • PROF. PARMOD KUMAR-IAAP YOUNG holistic well-being. The conference will provide a The Academy publishes a bi annual Research Journal - PSYCHOLOGIST AWARD: A Certificate and Cash global forum for academicians, professionals, “Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Award is given every year during annual conference researchers, and students to discuss about their research Psychology”. In addition, the academy has to its credit with the IAAP specific guidelines available website. endeavours, studies, findings, new ideas and concepts, publications that include several conference • PROF. K.V. KALIAPPAN MEMORIAL AWARD: contributions and developments related to the theme proceedings, books and a publication manual. It has A Certificate and Cash Award for the best Research and subthemes with the aim to bring forth intellectual, physical, emotional, social and spiritual aspects in

Page 2 of 4 order to optimize human potential for the enrichment We extend a heartfelt thanks in advance to all the 13. Interdisciplinary research - Bridging Gaps and and benefit of mankind. participants for becoming a part of this online Transcending Boundaries conference . Although IAAP -2021 cannot be held 14. Contribution of Eastern Perspectives in fostering The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed unprecedented offline, yet we assure you of the highest quality of Mental Health changes in our personal and professional lives. academic deliberations at the event. 15. Psychosocial Issues in Punjab: Critical insights Governments around the world are still issuing restrictions on travel, gatherings, and meetings in an We look forward to seeing you at online IAAP -2021. OTHERS SIGNIFICANT EVENTS effort to limit and slow the spread of the virus. We SUB THEMES OF THE WEBINAR/CONFERENCE 1. Symposium/Workshop/Collegium acknowledge that our face-to-face meeting is and will 2. Prof. S.S. Sultan Akhtar Memorial Lecture remain the ideal format to share knowledge and The Conference deliberation will be on the following 3. General Body Meeting of IAAP Members research. However, in light of the health and safety of Sub-themes: our participants, we see the online conference as the ABSTRACT SUBMISSION best alternative to keep the spirit of our Global 1. Enhancing Human Potential: Psychological Psychology community alive. Following the advice and Insights An abstract of the paper, for individual papers/posters guidelines from healthcare officials and Centre/State 2. Psychological Well-Being: Bio-Psycho-Social- are invited relating to the theme/sub themes of the governments, all scientific sessions during IAAP-2021 Spiritual Influences conference as well as broader areas of Psychology. The will be organized in VIRTUAL MODE. The registered 3. Dealing With Existential Crisis In 21st Century sub theme in which the abstract has to be included and authors will present their papers online and attend all 4. Impact Of Digital Media On Psychological Well form of presentation should be mentioned. Proposals online sessions including workshop/symposium/ Being for Workshop/Symposium should include one abstract collegium events. 5. Creating The New Normal: Psychological of the Workshop/Symposium proposal and maximum Perspectives of 5 abstracts of individual presentations in the The inaugural/valedictory session may be conducted 6. Mental Health And Psychosocial Support In Crisis Symposium. The abstract/symposium should be typed offline in Punjabi University Campus, Patiala in the 7. Woman and Child Mental Health: New Frontiers- in MS Word file format & sent to the Conference presence of IAAP officials and will be streamed online. New Goals Director at [email protected] The Dept. of Psychology, Punjabi University would 8. Combating Substance and Behaviour Addictions SUBMISSION GUIDELINES strictly adhere to COVID-19 safety precautionary 9. Issues and Concerns Of Special Population: measures during the inaugural /valedictory sessions. Psychological Insights 1. Size of the Abstract should not exceed 250 words. Interstate travel guidelines will be followed as per the 10. Tapping Yoga, Meditation and Nature Based 2. All submissions must be original and should not advisory issued by different states at that time. Therapies For Holistic Wellness have been previously accepted for publication in 11. Developing Greater Meaning In Life- Role of Regular updates will be shared on the following any other journal, or presented in any other Positive Psychology websites: conference. 12. Applied Psychology: Current Trends and Future IAAP (www.iaap.org.in) 3. The abstract should describe the background, Directions Punjabi University(www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in) purpose, method, results (if any), and unique contributions of the research.

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4. Indicate the form of presentation as ORAL or ADVISORY COMMITTEE Scientific Committee: POSTER Prof. Sangeeta Trama 5. Use 12-point Times New Roman Font for the text Prof. G. Venkatesh Kumar Dr. Agyajit Singh Dr. Nalini Malhotra with single line spacing without indentations and 1 President, IAAP Prof. Baldev S. Sandhu Dr. Sukhminder Kaur Inch margin throughout. Prof. Nov Rattan Sharma Prof. Vandana Sharma Dr. Mandeep Kaur 6. Include details of the author and all co-authors. The Secretary, IAAP Prof. Gurminder Sokhey Dr. Inderpreet Sandhu details of authors should include Name, Dr. Updesh Kumar Dr. Kamalpreet Organization to which affiliate, email address and IAAP Regional President phone number. (North) Hospitality Incharge: 7. It may be noted that the abstract received after due Dr. Mandeep Kaur date will not be included in Souvenir/Book of Chief Patron: [email protected] Abstracts. Vice Chancellor, Punjabi University, Patiala 8. There will be a single presenter for each Registration Incharge: presentation and the certificate for presentation of Patrons: Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur the paper will be issued to that presenter only. Dean Academic Affairs-Punjabi University [email protected] Dean Social Sciences - Punjabi University Category Early Bird Late Bird Spot IMPORTANT DATES Registration Registration Registration th The Registrar - Punjabi University Last Date of Submission of Abstracts(s): 5 Jan, 2021 up to 5thJan up to 31st ( 16th Feb, Communication about Acceptance of Abstract(s): Conference Director: Extended to Jan, 2021 2021) th 10 Jan, 2021 Prof. Mamta Sharma 15th Jan, 2021 Early Bird Registration:15th Jan, 2021 Chairperson, Department of Psychology Delegates - INR 800 INR 1000 INR 1200 Last Date of Submission of Full Papers: 20th Jan, 2021 Punjabi University, Patiala IAAP Late Bird Registration: 31st Jan, 2021 Members Spot Registration: 16th Feb, 2021 [email protected] Delegates - INR 1000 INR 1200 INR 1500 Ph: 09876555222 Non IAAP WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Members IAAP conference, 2021 invites the contribution from Organising Committee: Research INR 600 INR 800 INR 1000 Academicians, Scientists, Professionals, Researchers and Prof. Harprit Kaur Scholars/ Students from various fields of Psychology, allied Prof. Damanjit Sandhu Students Foreign subjects and multi-disciplinary fields. Dr. Tarika Sandhu Delegates Dr. Vidhu Mohan Developed/ USD200/ USD250/ USD300/ Developing USD100 USD150 Countries USD200 * SBI A/c No.: 39905860835, IFSC: SBI0050009 Branch : Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab

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