Dr SHINTO THOMAS
MSc, PhD, PGDIP
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Articles in Journals
Sl.No. Title Name of Journal / Vol. No. / Issue No. / Page Nos ISSN No. Date Published
1 Depression among Indian university students and its association with perceived university academic environment, living arrangements and personal issues Asian Journal of Psychiatry / 23 / / 108 - 117 1876-2018 16-Jul-2016
2 Are there differences in the mental health status of adolescents in Puducherry? Asian Journal of Psychiatry / 27 / / 32 - 39 1876-2018 01-Jun-2017
3 Happiness, Meaning, and Satisfaction in Life as Perceived by Indian University Students and Their Association with Spirituality Journal of Religion and Health / 58 / 242 / - 0022-4197, 1573-6571 08-Apr-2019
4 Child Mental Health: The role of different Attributional Styles Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health / 16 / 1 / 33 - 48 0973-1342 02-Jan-2020
5 Psychological distress among doctoral scholars: its association with perseverance and passion Minerva Psichiatrica / / / 143 - 152 0391-1772 25-Dec-2020
6 Perceived Stress Among Information Technology Professionals in India During the COVID-19 Pandemic Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science (TTIE) / 21 / 3 / 1 - 17 1464-536X 08-Mar-2021
7 Evidence and Predictors of Resilience among Young Adults Exposed to Traumatic Events of the Armed Conflict in Kashmir Child & Youth Services / / / 1 - 21 1545-2298, 0145-935X 06-Oct-2021
8 The role of classroom engagement on academic grit, intolerance to uncertainty and well-being among school students during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India Psychology in the schools / / / 1 - 15 1520-6807 15-Jun-2022
9 Perceived stress and fatigue in software developers: Examining the benefits of gratitude Personality and Individual Differences / 201 / / - 0191-8869 01-Feb-2023
10 Gratitude as a path to human prosperity during adverse circumstances: a narrative review British Journal of Guidance & Counselling / / / - 0306-9885 03-Jan-2023
11 Importance of positive emotions in software developers? performance: a narrative review Theoretical Issues in Ergonomics Science / / / - 0191-8869 18-Oct-2022
12 Risk Behavior Among Emerging Adults: The Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), Perceived Family and Interpersonal Environment Journal of Indian Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health / / / 289 - 299 0973-1342 03-Jan-2024
13 Exploring the influence of family relationship on students school well-being Children and Youth Services Review / 172 / / 108540 - 1873-7765 17-Aug-2025
Books/ Book Chapter/Case Study
Sl.No. Title Author Names(s) ISBN No. Month Year
1 Positive Schooling and Child Development International Perspectives SHINTO THOMAS,ANEESH KUMAR P,ALPHONSA JOSE K, SIBNATH DEB 978-981-13-0076-9 /
2 Handbook of Health and Well-Being ALPHONSA JOSE K,ANEESH KUMAR P, SHINTO THOMAS,BRIAN A. GERRARD, SIBNATH DEB 978-981-16-8263-6 /
3 Handbook of Health and Well-Being ALPHONSA JOSE K,ANEESH KUMAR P, SHINTO THOMAS,BRIAN A. GERRARD, SHALINI SRINIVASAN, SIBNATH DEB 978-981-16-8263-6 /
4 Proceedings Of International Conference On Innovations In Civil Engineering-Icice 2022 ANIL RAJ,HADIYA PRITESH DULABHAI, IVAN SUNIT ROUT, SHINTO THOMAS,ANAND RAJ, RATHISH MENON, REMYA Y K 10.1063/5.0165890 /
5 Models for Social Responsibility Action by Higher Education Institutions SHINTO THOMAS,ELANGOVAN N, JOSEPH C C, VICTOR PAUL,PHINU MARY JOSE 9798891132511 /
Participation in Seminars/Conferences/Symposium
Sl.No. Name of the Conference /Seminar /Symposium Type of Program Title of the Article Role Venue/Place Date
1 ICSFP 2018 CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Bangalore 13/12/2018
2 4th International Conference on Counselling and Psychotherapy and wellness and the 5th congress of SithCp3 CONFERENCES Evidences of existence of emerging adults in India and the relationship between life satisfaction, well being and support among emerging adults PRESENTER) Bangalore 03/01/2019
3 1st BCS International Conference- Interdisciplinary reserach, treatment and education for children with developmental disabilities CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Bangalore 01/12/2018
4 National conference on counselling practices and christian higher education CONFERENCES MODERATOR) CHRIST Kengeri 15/02/2019
5 Emerging Research Paradigms for sustainable development: a move towards quality enhancement in education CONFERENCES MODERATOR) 16/01/2020
6 Multidisciplinary Appraoches to nurturing children and Youth CONFERENCES MODERATOR) 12/12/2019
7 New Populism and Responses of the 21st Century CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Online 24/09/2021
8 New Populism and Responses of the 21st Century CONFERENCES ) Cultural, Individual and Populism 24/09/2021
9 New Populism and Responses of the 21st Century CONFERENCES ) Online 24/09/2021
10 International Conference Reconnaissance of Pandemic Societies CONFERENCES ) Amrita Vishwa VidyapeethamKochi 04/05/2022
11 the National Seminar on Mental Health of Adolescents Post-pandemic CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Bangalore 23/03/2023
12 Two Day national conference on youth development SYMPOSIUM PANELIST) Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth developmentSriperumbathur 24/03/2023
13 Inspa conference on research prospects inn School Psyhology CONFERENCES PARTICIPANT) Inspa & Central University of Tamil NaduTamil Nadu 26/10/2024
14 Inspa conference on research prospects inn School Psyhology CONFERENCES the relationship between Escapism, flow, grit and student burnout PRESENTER) Inspa & Central University of Tamil NaduTamil Nadu 24/10/2024
15 ASIA PLAT Conference 2024 International Perspectives on Psychology teaching and learning CONFERENCES Nurturing Resilience: creating a supportive environment for adolescent psychology students to address stigma attached to mental health in academia ) Karnataka 01/07/2024
16 ASIA PLAT Conference 2024 International Perspectives on Psychology teaching and learning CONFERENCES Revitalizing Interest: a case study on implementing learner centered pedagogy to enhance engagement in "Brain and Behaviour" among psychology undergraduates PRESENTER) Karnataka 01/07/2024
17 ASIA PLAT Conference 2024 International Perspectives on Psychology teaching and learning CONFERENCES MODERATOR) Karnataka 01/07/2024
18 International Conference on Behavioural Economics ICBE 2025 CONFERENCES International Conference on Behavioural Economics ICBE 2025 CHAIR) CHRIST (Deemed to be University)Bangalore 01/09/2025
19 Safe and friendly schools in the Asia pacific region CONFERENCES Growing up as a daughter of dual-working parents: A phenomenological enquiry CO_PRESENTER) Kristu Jajanthi University Bangalore 26/02/2026
Invited Talks
Sl.No. Titel of the Program Name of the Program Date Name of the Institution
1 How to write a good research proposal QIP on Academic Writing and Publications 25/03/2024 CHRIST Univesity Department of Media studies
MPhil/PhD Guided/Adjudicated
Sl.No. Title Name of Student Institution Role Status Month Year
1 Exploring mental health challenges of children living in orphanages SARAH HORMEILA AWUNGSHI Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing July 2021
2 The Impact of Imprisonment, Coping Style and Perceived Social Support Among Prison Inmates? Wife SRUTHI JOY Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing February 2022
3 STUDENT SUBJECTIVE WELL-BEING: THE ROLE OF SCHOOL CONNECTEDNESS, FAMILY RELATIONSHIP, PERSONAL STRENGTHS, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL VULNERABILITY STENNY ANTO K Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing July 2021
4 THE MEDIATING ROLE OF PERCEIVED STRESS IN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GRATITUDE AND WELL-BEING AMONG INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS RIBA MARIA KURIAN Christ University SUPERVISOR Awarded December 2023
5 ENHANCING WELLBEING AMONG GOAN ADOLESCENTS USING ACT-G BASED INTERVENTIONS COTTA JEANNE MARIE Christ University SUPERVISOR Ongoing August 2024
6 Artificial Intelligence, Sustainable Development Goals and 21st Century Skills: Impact on Teachers' Receptivity to Change and Work Engagement ISHANI BASAK Christ University CO_SUPERVISOR Ongoing July 2023
Research Project
Sl.No. Name of the Research Project Investigator(s) Sponsors Internal/External
1 From Classroom to Career: Enhancing Academic Readiness of Senior Students with 21st Centruy Skills in Rural India SHINTO THOMAS,ALPHONSA JOSE K,ELDHOSE N J ICSSR External
2 Awareness/Sensitization Programme on Inter generational Bonding in Colleges PADMAKUMARI P,AMIT SETH,DIVYA SUNDARAM,SABORNEE KARMAKAR BASU,SHINTO THOMAS,SUREKHA C ,YESHASWINI V National Institute of Social Defence External
Workshop/FDP/Training programme
Sl.No. Name of the Workshop/FDP/Training programme Name of Organiser Level Role Date
1 Meta-Analysis using Jamovi COMMACAD, COMMACAD National Participant 29/06/2025
2 EXPLORE Workshop: Endless Possibilities Christ University,  National Participant 22/01/2025
3 Intergenerational Bonding Christ University, NISD,  Institutional Organiser & Presenter 10/01/2025
4 Intergenerational Bonding Christ University, NISD,  Institutional Organiser & Participant 29/11/2024
5 Creating Behavioral Change Coursera, Wesleyan University International Participant 01/08/2024
6 Research Design: Inquiry and Discovery Coursera, University of North Texas International Participant 22/07/2024
7 Quality Improvement Programme (QIP) on Academic Writing & Publication Department of Media Studies ,  Invited Resource Person/Trainer 25/03/2024
8 Research Proposal Writing Psychology Circle , Psychology Circle Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 31/07/2021
9 Faculty development programme I Centre for Beyond the curriculum and Human resource develpment centre ,  Institutional Participant 16/06/2021
10 Managing wellbeing Amidst the pandemic IQAC, St. Thomas College (Autonomous) Thrissur, St. Thomas College (Autonomous) Thrissur Regional Invited Resource Person/Trainer 23/03/2021
11 Statistics for Researchers: Understanding Mediation, Moderation and Beyond , University of Virginia International Participant 05/06/2020
12 Learning to Teach Online , The University of New South Wales Institutional Participant 02/06/2020
13 Webinar Department of Psychology American College Madurai , Department of Psychology American College Madurai National Invited Resource Person/Trainer 05/05/2020
14 Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction , Commonwealth education trust International Participant 01/05/2020
15 Quality Improvement Program on Online Teaching Participant 22/04/2020
16 Teaching Learning and evaluation Academic staff college ,  Participant 20/05/2019
17 Intensive Workshop on case teaching, writing and research Christ Institute of management, Lavasa ,  Institutional Participant 17/01/2019
18 4th international conference on counselling psychotherapy and wellness and 5th congress of SithCp3 CHRIST Deemed to be University and Ontario institute for studies in education ,  International Presenter 03/01/2019
19 Orientation Programme Academic staff college ,  Participant 08/08/2018