Faculty Profile

Dr Shivani Santosh

Dr Shivani Santosh

Associate Professor

Psychology

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Shivani Santosh is an RCI-licensed clinical psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychology in the Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences and Arts, at St. Xavier’s University Kolkata. She completed her postgraduate studies at University of Delhi, followed by an M.Phil. from Central Institute of Psychiatry and a Ph.D. from Indian Statistical Institute.

With more than 18 years of experience in teaching and research, Dr. Santosh has contributed extensively through numerous national and international publications. In addition to her academic achievements, she possesses over 10 years of administrative experience at various organizational levels. She is also an active member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists and frequently delivers invited talks across different academic and professional platforms.

Qualifications

  • M.Phil. (Medical & Social Psychology)
  • Ph.D. (Psychology)

Areas of Specialisation

Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology Psychotherapy

Teaching Experience

  • Permanent teaching experience of 11 years

Administrative Experience

  • 10 years experience of Head of the Department
  • 4 years experience of chairperson of ICC committee

Top 5 Publications

  • • (2023). Cognitive self-efficacy in schizophrenia: Questionnaire construction and its relation with social functioning. Ind Psychiatry. Santosh S, Kundu PS. 32(1):71-77.
  • • (2024).Cognitive self-regulation as a predictor of social functioning in schizophrenia.Annals of Medical Science & Research 3 (3), S Santosh, PS Kundu. 146-151
  • (2024),The relationship between empaty and friendship quality in young adults. ShodhKosh:Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, Mondal,P.,&Santosh,S 5(6),2718-2724
  • • (2025). Social Media.mindfulnessand quality of online friendships..The international Journal of Indian Psychology, Mondal,P.,&Santosh,S 13(4).
  • • (2025).School Mental Health in India: The present scenario and future directions..Mental Health & Prevention, S Ray, AK Pal, PS Kundu, S Santosh 200444

Awards & Recognitions

  • Best Faculty award in 2018 at The Neotia University

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