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Dr. Shailja Rana
Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

University of Delhi

Research Interests

  • Social Psychology: Self, Interpersonal relationships, attraction, group dynamics, minority communities, impact of technology and digital media on relationships.

  • Organisational Behaviour, HRM: Leadership, Gender, and Organisational Dynamics- Power, politics, and ethics in organisations; women leadership; Machiavellianism; recruitment and selection; team processes; organisational change.

  • Positive Psychology: Mental health and role of AI, stress and coping, resilience, thriving, fostering psychologically healthy & sustainable workplaces, intervention-based research.

  • Consumer Behavior: Decision-making, consumer psychology, applied behavioral economics.

Education

  • 2016: Ph.D. University of Delhi

  • 2012: M.Sc. Applied Psychology, Women's Christian College, Madras University

  • 2010: B.A. Psychology, Economics & Political Science, St. Ann's College for Women, Osmania Universty

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  • > Gold Medalist in Psychology & Economics, Osmania University

  • > Most Outgoing Student, St. Ann's College

  • > Youth Icon, St. Ann's College

Teaching Experience       10+ Years

  • 2015-2019: Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi

  • 2019-2022: Zakir Husain Delhi College,University of Delhi

  • 2022 onwards: Department of Psychology, University of Delhi​
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  • > Under-graduate Teaching: Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior,, Emotional Intelligence, Inter-group Relations, Psychology at the Workplace, Stress Management, Social Psychology, Applied Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Psychology for Health & Well-being.

  • > Post-graduate Teaching: Psychological Assessment and Behavioral Skills, Applications of Social Psychological Research, Interpersonal Processes and Team-Building, Human Resources Management, Advanced Social Psychology, Cultural Processes and Leadership, Organizational Psychology and Indian Context, Leadership Processes in Organizations, Power and Politics, Organizational Change & Development.

  • > Pre-PhD Coursework teaching: Publication Ethics, Research Methodology

Industry Experience

  • Member, Interview Panel with a leading Commercial Airlines.

  • Grief and trauma counselling at plane crash site post a major airline accident.

  • Hiring and Belbin Consultant for various corporates.

  • Consultant, PsyPack, an online psychometric testing software for behavioral health professionals.

  • Member, Psychometric team, MINDLER and involved in psychometric test construction for career assessment.

  • Consultant, DeTalks (formerly TickTalkTo), mental health counselling platform.

  • Psychometrician, Brain Pundits.

Current Administrative Roles

  • Nodal Officer, NAAC, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi

  • IQAC Coordinator, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi

  • Convenor, Training & Placement Cell, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi

  • Member, Departmental Research Committee 

  • Member, Committee of Courses

  • Member, Pre-PhD Coursework

  • Departmental Coordinator, UGCF Syllabus formulation Committee for B.A. (Hons.) Psychology

  • Member, Anti-Ragging Committee

Certifications

Professional Credentials

  • Belbin Team Role Accredition

  • International Certified Career Coach (ICCC) by Career Development Alliance, USA

Memberships

Professional Affiliations

  • American Psychological Association (APA)

  • International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP)

  • National Positive Psychology Association (NPPA)

  • Indian Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP)

Industry Projects

Consulting Initiatives

  • Member, Interview Panel with a leading Commercial Airlines.

  • Grief and trauma counselling at plane crash site post a major airline accident.

  • Hiring and Belbin Consultant for various corporates.

  • Consultant, PsyPack, an online psychometric testing software for behavioral health professionals.

  • Member, Psychometric team, MINDLER and involved in psychometric test construction for career assessment.

  • Consultant, DeTalks (formerly TickTalkTo), mental health counselling platform.

  • Psychometrician, Brain Pundits.

Paper Presentations

  • Secured 2nd position in the National Paper Presentation Competition on Positive Psychology: From What’s Wrong to What’s Strong, for the paper titled, Relationship between Materialism, Life satisfaction, Happiness and Self-Esteem Among College Students, organized by Positive Psychology, at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi on 1st November, 2018.

  • Secured 3rd position on Combating Stigma of Mental Illness using Video Intervention: An Experimental Study, at Second National Conference on Mental Health Education, MHECON 2019- ‘Reporting Mental Health in Media: Words Matter’, organized by Department of Mental Health Education, at NIMHANS, Bangalore on 23rd February, 2019.

  • Presented a paper on Impact of Social Media Advertising on Attitude and Behavior Change: A Survey Research, at International Conference on Social Media Marketing- Opportunities & Challenges (ICSMM-19), Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi on 28th March, 2019.

  • Presented a paper on Students’ Perception of Online Classes: A Survey Research, at UMTEB International Scientific Research Congress-XII organized by Institute of Economic Development and Social Research, Turkey and Mata Sundri College in online mode on 13-15 August, 2022.- Presented a paper on Psychometrics in Career Counselling and Organizational Setting, at UMTEB International Scientific Research Congress-XII organized by Institute of Economic Development and Social Research, Turkey and Mata Sundri College in online mode on 13-15 August, 2022.

  • Presented a paper on Ethical Challenges and Considerations in Online Psychotherapy: An Exploration of Indian Psychologists’ Perspectives at 27th International and 58th National Conference IAAP Conference on Psychology and Technology: Shaping the World, at Vigyan Bhawan, Delhi on 17th February, 2023.

  • Presented a paper on Psychological Well-being Among Housewives and Married Working Women: A Comparative Study, at National Paper Presentation Competition on Positive Psychology: From What’s Wrong to What’s Strong, organized by Positive Psychology Center, at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi on 1st November, 2018.

  • Presented a paper on Relationship between Spirituality, Optimism and Happiness, at National Paper Presentation Competition on Positive Psychology: From What’s Wrong to What’s Strong, organized by Positive Psychology Center, at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi on 1st November, 2018.

Research Publications

  • Nambisan, A. M, & Rana, S. (2024). Effect of Students’ Personal Agency on Academic Compliance: An Experimental Study. IAFOR Journal of Education, 12(3), 125-145. https://doi.org/10.22492/ije.12.3.06 

  • Rana, S. & Khushi. (2024). Participatory Intervention Method to Reduce Smartphone Addiction and Screen Time of Undergraduates. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 50 (2), 133-142.https://jiaap.in/participatory-intervention-method-to-reduce-smartphone-addiction-and-screen-time-of-undergraduates/ 

  • Rana, S., & Inayat, K. (2024). Examining the Impact of School Teachers’ Work Engagement on Organisational Commitment. South India Journal of Social Sciences, 22(4), 207-216. https://journal.sijss.com/index.php/home/article/view/1062/210 

  • Garg, K., Miglani, K., & Rana, S. (2025). Exploring Psychological Well-Being: A Comparison of Married Women in Domestic and Professional Roles. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 51 (1), 152-157.

  • Jain, Y ., & Rana, S. (2025). Workplace Friendship and Engagement: Mediating Role of Psychological Safety Climate. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 51 (1), 481- 491. 

  • Bansal, T., Manocha, L. & Rana, S. (2023). Ethical Challenges and Considerations of Online Psychotherapy: An Exploration of Indian Clinical Psychologists’ Perspectives. Education and Society, 47 (1), 235-241.

  • Bansal, T., Manocha, L. & Rana, S. (2023). Ethical Challenges and Considerations of Online Psychotherapy: An Exploration of Indian Clinical Psychologists’ Perspectives. Education and Society, 47 (1), 235-241.

  • Rathore, D., Rana, S. & Chadha, N. K. (2022). Psychometric Assessment of the GHQ-12 (General Health Questionnaire-12 items): Evaluating the Reliability, Validity, and Comparison of Factor Structure in Indian Undergraduate Students. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 10(3), 1355-1368. DIP:18.01.145.20221003, DOI:‌ 10.25215/1003.145

  • Bansal, S., Kaushik, S., Chopra, M., Bhatia, H. & Rana, S. (2018). Assessing stereotypes related to skin tone. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 6 (3), 134-140.

  • Kala, K., Goyal, S., Rana, S. & Bhatia, H. (2018). Attitude change towards homosexuality post intervention. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 6(3), 27-34.

  • Rana, S. & Chadha, N.K. (2017). Comparison of Job Satisfaction of Managers based on Selection Methods and Demographic factors. International Journal of Education and Management Studies, 7(2), 123-126.

  • Rana, S. & Chadha, N. K. (2017). Contemporary Selection Techniques in Organizations. International Journal of Education and Management Studies, 7(2), 246-250.

  • Rana, S., Chadha, N. K. & Rathore, D. (2017). Adolescent Suicides in India. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 8(6), 535-537.

  • Rana, S. & Chadha, N. K. (2017). Effect of Optimism in Job Performance. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 8(7), 605-607.

  • Rathore, D., Chadha, N. K. & Rana, S. (2017). Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 8(2), 162-165.

Book Chapters

  • Co-authored book chapter titled, 'Introduction to Applied Social Psychology' in the book entitled, "Applications of Social Psychology" edited by Prof. N. K. Chadha & Dr. Shailja Rana, (2024), Introduction to Applied Social Psychology, India, Department of Distance and Continuing Education, University of Delhi , ISBN- 978-81-19417-93-3, 3-22.

  • Co-edited book titled, "Applications of Social Psychology", (2024), Applications of Social Psychology, India , Department of Distance and Continuing Education, University of Delhi, ISBN-978-81-19417-93-3.

  • Co-edited book titled, "Social Psychology", (2024), Social Psychology, India, Department of Distance and Continuing Education, University of Delhi, ISBN-978-81-19417-56-8.

  • Rana, S. (2018). Understanding your Toddler in Misra A.K. & Chadha N.K.. (eds) Art and Science of Parenting. pp 81-98. A. K. Mishra’s Art of Success Pvt. Ltd, Gurugram, Haryana.

  • Rana, S. (2018). Challenges of Parenting in Misra A.K. & Chadha N.K.. (eds) Art and Science of Parenting. pp 211-226. A. K. Mishra’s Art of Success Pvt. Ltd, Gurugram, Haryana.

Connect with me for academic collaboration or inquiries.

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