Dr. Vijith K.
Assistant Professor
Educational Qualifications:
- BA Economics, University of Calicut, 2000–2003
- MSc Psychology, University of Calicut, 2004–2006
- NET in Psychology, 2007
- MPhil, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2007–2009
- PhD, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2009–2013
- Post Doctoral Research, Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2016–2017
Research Areas:
- Cultural Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
Articles:
- Culturally Embedded Restoration, Concept, Agency and Method of Traditional Practices in Northern Kerala, Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 4(8), 1587–1592 (2013)
- Understanding Low Motivation of Tribal Students in Learning Context: Scope of Cultural-Historical Approach in Psychology, Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol. 7(4) (2016)
- Collective Play, Development of Subjectivity and Positive Behaviour, Indian Journal of Community Psychology, Vol. 13(1) (2017)
- Parental Concept of Child Development and Hereditary Occupation among the Malayan Community of North Kerala, Psychological Studies, Springer, 66(4) (2019)
- Jathiyude Abodham – Freudian-Lacanian Vishakalanam, Changazhi, 1(8) (2019)
- Caste and Cognition: State of the Art and Reflections from Cultural-Historical Perspective in Psychology, 15(1) (2022)
- Hereditary Occupation and the Development of Musical Cognition among the Ritual Performing Community of North Kerala, Eastern Journal of Dialogue and Culture, 16(2) (2023)
Books:
- Elakaludeyum Verukaludeyum Kallanum Poleesum (2017), Poems, Insight, Kozhikode
- Bhayathinte Manashastram (2020), Translation of Little Hans by Sigmund Freud, Thunchathezhuthachan Malayalam University
- Psychology: Doors and Corridors (2020), (Ed.), Central Cooperative Store, Calicut University
Book Chapters:
- Jathiyum Desheeyathayum Vidhyabhyasathil, in Dr. T. Sasidharan & Shiju Joseph (Eds.), Manasu, Prakrithi, Samooham (2008)
- Vyvastha Enna Rogakari: Covid Kaalathe Streekalude Manasikaarogya Prashnangal, in Dr. Tissy Mariyam (Ed.), DC Books (2020)
Popular Media Writings:
- ‘Ellavareyum Chirikkaan Padippikkumbol’ – Deshabhimani Weekly
- ‘Moonnukavithakal’ – Samakalika Malayalam Varika
- Ananthamurti’s Ideological Life – The Malabar Journal
- The Future Life of the Present Human
- Celebrations, Crowds, and Male Gazes
- The Star Body and the Body Politic
Teaching Experience:
- Assistant Professor, Sri. C. Achutha Menon College, Thrissur (2014–15)
- Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts and Science College, Mankada (2015–21)
- Assistant Professor, Govt. Arts and Science College, Nadapuram (2021–Present)
Positions Held:
- Member, PG Board of Studies (Psychology), Calicut University (2020–Present)
- Member, Board of Studies, Farook College (2019–21)
- Member, Board of Studies, Christ College (2019–21)
- Chairman, B.Sc. Psychology Exams, Calicut University (Malappuram & Calicut Region) (2018–21)
- Head, Department of Psychology, Govt. College Mankada (2015–21)
- Head, Department of Psychology, Govt. Arts and Science College Nadapuram (2021–Present)
- Member, National Academy of Psychology (2019–21)
Awards and Recognitions:
- Post Doctoral Fellowship, Department of Higher Education, Kerala Government
- Best Paper Award, NAOP Annual Conference (2010), JNU, New Delhi
- State-Level Winner in Poetry, Higher Secondary Youth Festival (2001 & 2002)