Staff profile

I am a third-year PhD student in the Department of Sociology. I’ve done my BA in Applied Psychology (2012-15) from Amity University followed by MSc in Clinical Mental Health Science (2015-16) from University College London (UCL). I have worked as an assistant psychologist in a rehab and psychiatric facility in New Delhi, India where I got to work with clients suffering from various psychological disorders such as depression, substance addiction, psychosis, and anxiety disorders. 

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Research Area

My project focuses on gender roles and their impact on the mental well-being of Indian youth. My research aims to provide a platform for understanding the amalgamation of gender, sex, culture, and mental health.

Research Groups

I am a member of:

• Health and Social Theory
• Centre for Social Justice and Community Action

Research Interests

• Gender and Sexuality
• Culture
• Mental Health

Teaching Experience

I have worked as a Postgraduate Teaching Assistant on the following modules:

• Social Research Methods (BA, Level 1)
• Societies in Transition (BA, Level 1)

Journal Article

• Development and Validation of Aging Related Anxiety Scale.
  
  Jain, V., & Mathur, A. (n.d.). Development and Validation of Aging Related Anxiety Scale. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Educational Research, 8(4),53-60.

Report

• Improving Responses to Hate Relationships Final Report Executive Summary
  
  Donovan, C., Clayton, J., Macdonald, S., Long, C., Dutt, A., Jain, V., & Rabe, J. (2024). Improving Responses to Hate Relationships Final Report Executive Summary. Durham and Northumbria University.

Working Paper

• Improving Responses to Hate Relationships Final Report
  
  Donovan, C., Clayton, J., MacDonald, S., Long, C., Dutt, A., & Jain, V. (2024). Improving Responses to Hate Relationships Final Report. Durham University.