Dr. Madhurima Mukherjee

Assistant Professor – Humanities

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Interest Area(s)

  • Health Psychology
  • Cross-cultural Psychology
  • Research Methods

Madhurima Mukherjee is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at K.R. Mangalam University. She completed her graduation from University of Calcutta and post-graduation from Banaras Hindu University. Her PhD research at Banaras Hindu University focuses on the health beliefs and behaviors of the rural Kharwar Adivasi community. As a keen researcher, she has published multiple articles and book chapters, as well as presented papers on national and international platforms on issues related to cross-cultural adaptation and health of diverse populations.

  • Ph.D. Psychology [2018-2024], Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University
  • M.Sc. Psychology (2015-2017), Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University
  • B.Sc. Psychology (2012-2015), Gokhale Memorial Girls’ College, University of Calcutta

Worked at Department of Psychiatry, North Bengal Medical College, West Bengal (2018)

Currently working on the health challenges of indigenous communities.

Worked on the cross-cultural adaptation of international students in India.

  • Qualified UGC-NET on 2nd January, 2018
  • UGC Research Fellowship (May 01, 2019 – December 16, 2021
  • ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship (December 17, 2021 – December 16, 2023)
  • International Week at Lithuanian University of Health Sciences (LSMU), Lithuania
    • Participated in the Academic Heroes Week from 29th May to 2nd June, 2023
    • Delivered a lecture on Acculturation and Health in Adivasi Communities of India in the Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Public Health, LSMU, on 31st May, 2023.
  • “Adivasi Women’s Health in India: A focus on underprivileged communities” at National Conference on Women’s Health and Well-being, National Academy of Psychology and Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh, Haryana, 2023.
  • “Predictive Role of Emotion Regulation in Acculturative stress and Spiritual well-being of International Students” at International Conference on Indian Knowledge Systems for Sustainable Well-being, School of Management Studies, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 2023.
  • “Acculturation and Health in Adivasi Communities of India: Current findings and recommendations for future research” at VII National Scientific Conference on Students and Young Scientists Psych-On, Institute of Psychology, University of Lodz, Poland, 2022.
  • “Acculturation and Mental Health: Findings from Tribal Communities in India” at International Conference on Emerging Issues and Challenges in Global Mental Health and Public Health for the 21st Century, National Association of Mental Health and Allied Health (NAMAH) Foundation, Bhubaneswar, Orissa, 2022.
  • “Silent Meditation and Psychological Wellbeing: A review of existing findings” at International Conference on Mental Health Care through Spirituality, Ayurveda and Alternative Therapies, Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, 2022.
  • “Health Practices among Tribes in India” at International Conference on Ancient Indian Wisdom: Panacea for Sustainable Well-being, School of Management Sciences, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 2021. 7. “Psychosocial Issues and Social Sustainability in the Mining Industry” at 3rd International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability, Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, 2021.
  • “Psychosocial Hazards and Mental Health in Mining Industry” at 2nd International Conference on Opencast Mining Technology & Sustainability, Northern Coalfields Limited, Singrauli, Madhya Pradesh, 2019.
  • “Influence of Climate Change on Health and Psychological Wellbeing of Individuals” at National Conference on Emerging Trends in Environmental Law and Policy in India, Prof. H.N. Tripathi Foundation, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 2019.

Publications in Journals

  1. Mukherjee, M. & Awasthi, P. (2023). Individualistic-Collectivistic Orientation and Happy Life of the Kharwar Adivasi Community. Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 14 (4), 463-466.
  2. Awasthi, P., Mukherjee, M., Srivastava, N., & Saxena, S. (2023). Predictive Role of Emotion-Regulation in Acculturative Stress and Spiritual Well-Being of International Students. PURUSHARTHA-A Journal of Management, Ethics and Spirituality, 15 (2), 126- 138. https://doi.org/10.21844/16202115207
  3. Mukherjee, M. & Awasthi, P. (2022). COVID-19 in Tribal Communities: Identifying the Unique Challenges. Journal of the Asiatic Society of Mumbai, 96 (1), 165-173.
  4. Mukherjee, M., & Awasthi, P. (2022). Involuntary Cultural Change and Mental Health Status Among Indigenous Groups: A Synthesis of Existing Literature. Community Mental Health Journal, 58, 222-230. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10597-021-00813-w
  5. Srivastava, N., Mukherjee, M. & Awasthi, P. (2021). Social Connectedness as a protective factor in the relationship between Acculturation and Satisfaction with Life of International Students. International Journal of Humanities, Law and Social Sciences, 8(2), 221-232.
  6. Awasthi, P., Srivastava, N. & Mukherjee, M. (2021). Cross-cultural Adaptation of International Students: Psychosocial and Cultural Analysis. Journal of Education: Rabindra Bharati University, 23(1), 167-177.
  7. Mukherjee, M., Awasthi, P., & Sharma, S. K. (2019). Cross-cultural Differences in Cognitive Development. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 9 (4), 120- 131.

Chapters in Edited Books

  1. Awasthi, P., Mukherjee, M. & Mishra, R. C. (2023). Health in the Culturally Changing Underdeveloped Adivasi Communities. In M. Hariharan, M. Padhy & U. Chivukula (Eds.), Health Psychology: Contributions to the Indian Health System (pp. 86-97). Routledge India. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003360858
  2. Mukherjee, M., & Awasthi, P. (2021). Health Practices among Tribes in India. In A. K. Sinha, B. Singh, V. Tripathi, S. K. Srivastava, & S. Khan (Eds.), Ancient Indian Wisdom: For Sustainable Well-being (pp. 246-253). Bharati Prakashan.

. Awasthi, P., Mukherjee, M. & Shankar, O. (2021). COVID-19 and Reverse Migration: The Psychosocial Impact. In S. Lata, S. Verma & S. Joshi (Eds.), COVID-19 in India: Problems, Challenges and Strategies (pp. 175-188). Global Vision Publishing House.

  1. Srivastava, N., Awasthi, P. & Mukherjee, M. (2021). Perceived Social Support, Acculturative Stress and Spiritual Well-being of Foreign Students in India. In S. Ojha & M. Asthana (Eds.), Life Goal, Spirituality and Health (pp. 292-310). Shree Publishers and Distributors
  2. Mukherjee, M., & Awasthi, P. (2021). Adolescent Mental Health: Cognitive Styles and Academic Achievement. In A. Shukla & A. Dubey (Eds.), Mental Health Psychosocial Perspectives (Volume 5: Adolescent & Child Mental Health) (pp. 159-176). Concept Publishing Company.