Vidya Vijayan, Ph.D.
Adjunct Instructor
Education
Ph.D. in social work, Mahatma Gandhi University, India, 2018
Research Interests
Intervention research in the field of health and mental health, social and environmental determinants of health, psychosocial studies, social epidemiology, public health and social policy.
Publications and Media Placements
Vijayan, Vidya (April 2017). “Maternal Stress and family resilience with regard to
congenital heart disease in children in Journal of Social Work Education and Practice”,
Volume 2; Issue 2, 1/4/2017, an international peer reviewed social work journal, ISSN
2456-2068
Vijayan, Vidya (March 2017). “Working with Indigenous People- Skills & Competencies
for Effective Social work Practice” in De Paul Journal of Scientific Research, ISSN:
2394-4412: E-ISSN: 2394-2509
Vijayan, Vidya & Nelson, Brinta (March 2014). “Empowering Tribes: Potential Social
work strategies” in edited book named “Understanding the tribal life in India: Issues,
Challenges and Alternate approaches”, ISBN:
Vijayan, Vidya (September 2013). “Working conditions and Job satisfaction among female
migrants: A study with special reference to Kerala Women working in Bangalore” in
Acumen: Marian Journal of Social Work, ISSN 0975 – 6981
Vijayan, Vidya (August 2013). “Mobilizing Local Resources as a catalyst in Community
Development – A case study of Kudumbasree Units in Kerala” in Journal of Social Work,
Volume 3, Issue 8, ISSN NO: 2230 – 8830
Mahajan, P. Mani & Vijayan, Vidya (February 2013). “Contemporary Overview of Corporate
Participation in Social Development” in Prajjwalan (souvenir by National Association
of Professional Social Workers in India - Madhya Pradesh Chapter
Vijayan, Vidya (March 2013). “Gender Budgeting in India - A new Paradigm of Women
Empowerment” in a Conference Proceeding of Research Advancement Program
Honors and Awards
Senior Research Fellow of University Grants Commission, Government of India, 2014
Junior Research Fellow of University Grants Commission, Government of India, 2012
Professional Organizations and Associations
Life member, National Association of Professional Social Workers in India, 2017 to Present