Dr.S.Viswanatha Reddy, is presently serving as Associate Professor & Head, Department of Psychology, SV University, Tirupati. Did M.Sc., (Psy), M.A., (Soc), M.Ed., and M.Phil., & PhD.,(Psy). Worked as lecturer in Psychology and Education for over 15 years. Joined in 2007 as Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology S.V. University, Tirupati and elevated as Associate Professor and Head, published 64 research articles in national and international journals, attended and presented 73 papers in National and International conferences/seminars, co-authored 5 text books and guided 11 PhDs and 4 M.Phil., degrees which were awarded and currently guiding 6 Ph.D scholars. Participating in the NCTE, SCERT, BRAOU, RCI and SSA programs. External research supervisor to three universities (Psy & Edn) and Resource person for Integrity Education Programme and PG course in Psychology. Served as Deputy Warden, SVU College of Sciences and Principal IASE, SVU, Tirupati. Doctoral Adjudicator of all South Indian Universities.
General Publications
62 (National)
PAPERS PUBLISHED:
⦁ K.Satish Kumar & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2011). Impacg of Study Skills, Mental Health and Academic Stress on Academic Achievement of Secondary School Students. GIS Science Journal (Open Access Journal),8, 6, (https://unipune.ac.in/apps1/home/index)
⦁ K.Lakshmi Narayana & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2020). Learning Disabilities among children: A Diagnostic Study. Proteus Journal (Open Access Journal), 11, 10, htpp./www.proteusresearch.org.
⦁ K.Lakshmi Narayana & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2019). A Contextual study on Male Child Abuse and Behaviour of Abused Child in India. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences, 9, 3 (1), 280-287.
⦁ V.Sreedhar & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2019). Gender Differences in Mental Health among Professional and Non Professional Students. International Journal of Scientific Research, 8, 2, 31-32. Ahmedabad.
⦁ V.Sreedhar & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2018). Impact of Moral Judgement, Self Concept and Intelligence on Mental Health among Professional and Non Professional College Students. Review Research, 8, 4, 27-32.
⦁ K.Viswanath, S. Azmal Basha & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2018). Influence of Gender, Type of School and Type of Management on Achievement Motivation among Secondary School Students. Indian Journal of Research, 7, 11, 35-37.
⦁ K.Viswanath & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2018). Influence of Gender, Type of Management and Nature of Course on Emotional Intelligence among Teacher Trainees. Review Research, 8, 2, 29-35.
⦁ K.Viswanath & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2018). Impact of Demographic Variables on S elf Efficacy. Education Times, IX, 1, 343-348.
⦁ K.Lakshmi Narayana, M. Ramanjaneyulu & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2017). Impact of Life Skill Training on Rigidity, Youth Problems and Adjustment among College Students. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Researches, 4, 5, 72-77.
⦁ K.Viswanath & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2017). Impact of Emotional Intelligence, Mental Health and Self Efficacy on Academic Achievement. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 7, 9, 52-54.
⦁ K.Viswanath & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2017). Influence of Gender, Type of Management and Nature of Course on Mental Health. Education Plus, 7, 1, 181-185.
⦁ K. Viswanath S. Azmal Basha & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2016). Mental Health Status of Co-education and Non-Coeducation High School Students. International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews, 4, 3, 14-18.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy & K. Viswanath (2016). Gender Differences in Emotional Intelligence among Teacher Trainees. International Journal of Scientific Research, 5, 12, 59-61. Ahmedabad.
⦁ M.D.V.Jogeswara Rao & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2016). Impact of School Environment, Home Environment and Mental Health Status on Achievement Motivation among High School Students. Indian Journal of Research, 5, 4, 72-75. Ahmedabad.
⦁ K. Viswanath & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2016). Mental Health status of High School Students in relation to their Gender, Locality and Caste. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 6 (4) 8-10. Ahmedabad.
⦁ K. Viswanath, K. Janardhana Reddy & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2015). Effect of Mental Health on Creativity. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 6 (11) 1109-1113. Hissar, Haryana.
⦁ K. Janardhana Reddy, K. Viswanath & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2015). Impact of Demographic Variables on Non Verbal Creativity among High School Students. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 2, 4, 105-115.
⦁ K.Vasant Rao & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2015). Effect of Study Habits, Mental Health and Academic Stress on Academic Achievement among Teacher Trainees. Indian Journal of Research, 4, 6, 53-55. Ahmedabad.
⦁ K. Janardhana Reddy & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2015). Impact of Personal Variables on Creativity among High School Students, Global Journal for Research Analysis, 04, 04, 71-74. Ahmedabad.
⦁ J.Venkata Chalam, T.Subhas Chandra & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2015). Academic Stress among Teacher Trainees. International Journal of Psychology and Education, 2, 7, 25-30, Mumbai.
⦁ J.Venkata Chalam & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2015). Effect of TV viewing on Mental Health among High School Going Children. Indian Journal of Research, 4, 01, 15-17, Ahmedabad.
⦁ T. Subhas Chandra & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2014). Effect of Mental Health on Study Habits, Teaching Attitude and Academic Stress among Prospective Teachers. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 4, (12), 7-10, Ahmedabad.
⦁ J. Venkata Chalam, T.Subhas Chandra & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2014). Effect of Personal Variables on Attitude Towards Teaching. Journal of Education in Emerging Indian Society, 1, 1, 285-290. New Delhi.
⦁ A.Nagaraja & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2013). Effect of TV viewing on Study Habits among High School Going Children. Indian Journal of Applied Research, 3, 12, 80-82, Ahmedabad.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy (2013). Mental Health Status among Prospective Teachers. Indian Journal of Research, 2, (8), 23-26, Ahmedabad.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy (2013). Effect of Gender, Type of Management and Level of Education on Mental Health Status. Indian Journal of Health & Wellbeing, 4 (5) 1078-1082. Hissar, Haryana.
⦁ A.Nagaraja & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2013). Mental Health Status among Post-Graduate Women. In Mental Health and Spirituality-Improving Quality of Life. (edited volume)121-124,Greenleaf Publications, Bulanala, Varanasi. (UP).
⦁ N.Kishore & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2013). Effect of School Environment, Home Environment and Mental Health Status on Academic Achievement. Education and Welfare, II, 1 187-192, New Delhi.
⦁ A.Nagaraja &S.Viswanatha Reddy (2013). Effect of Gender, Locality and Type of Management on Study Habits of high school students. Education for All. 1, 1, 64-67, New Delhi.
⦁ K.Subramanyam & S.Viswanatha Reddy (2013). Emotional Intelligence among Professional and Non-Professional Students. International Journal of Educational Aspects, Management Studies and Applied Sciences. 1, 1, 25-29, Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy & A. Naga Raja (2013). Effect of Gender, Age, Type of Education Institute and Level of Education on Mental Health Status. In STRESS AND WELL- BEING IN ADOLESCENTS. (edited volume) APH Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.
⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy & A. Naga Raja (2012). A Diagnostic Study of Common errors committed by IX standard students in Physics. Education and Development. 1, 1, 153-156, New Delhi.
⦁ A.Nagaraja, N. Muni Rajamma & S. Viswanatha Reddy (2012). Effect of Parents’ Marital Satisfaction, Marital Life Period and Type of Family on their Children Mental Health Status. Journal of Psychology, 3 (2) 65-70. KRE Publishers, New Delhi.
⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy & S. Azmal Basha (2012). Effect of Perceived Home Environment on Academic Achievement among High School Students. Journal of Educational Technology and Research. 1, 2, 244-248, New Delhi.
⦁ K. Subramanyam & S. Viswanatha Reddy (2012). Occupational Stress among Secondary School Teachers. Journal of Educational Technology and Research. 1, 2 Pp 248-254, New Delhi.
⦁ K. Subramanyam & S. Viswanatha Reddy (2012). Mental Health Status among Professional and Non-Professional Students. Education Plus. 1, 2 121-124, New Delhi.
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⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy & A. Naga Raja (2012). Mental Health Status among Graduates. Education Today. 3, 1, 164-169, New Delhi.
⦁ K. Subrahmanyam & S. Viswanatha Reddy (2012). Job Satisfaction among Primary School Teachers. Education Today. 3, 2, 23-28, New Delhi.
⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy & A. Naga Raja (2012). Effect of Gender, Locality of Residence, Type of Educational Institute and Level of Education on Mental Health Status among Adolescent Boys and Girls. Education Plus. 1, 1, 200-206, New Delhi.
⦁ K.Subramanyam & S. Viswanatha Reddy (2012). Academic Stress among Professional and non-professional Students. Education Plus.1, 1, 195-199, New Delhi.
⦁ C. Giri Babu & S. Viswanatha Reddy (2012). Effect of Aging on Life Adjustment. Journal of Community Guidance and Research, 29, 1, 167-172, Hyderabad.
⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy, A. Naga Raja & N. Kishore (2012). Impact of Mental Health Status on Intelligence and Academic Achievement among High School Students. Education Today, 3, 1, 44-50, New Delhi.
⦁ A.V. Kiran Kumar & S. Viswanatha Reddy (2010). Effect of Gender, Locality of Residence and Level of Education on Mental Health Status among High School and College Going Students. Journal of Community Guidance and Research, 27, 2, 216-222, Hyderabad.
⦁ N.Muni Rajamma, S. Viswanatha Reddy & G. Babu Rao (2009). Impact of Parents’ Marital Satisfaction on their children Mental Health Status. Indian Psychological Review, 72, 4, 99-202.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy & V. Sunitha (2007). Impact of Sex, Locality of Residence and Type of Institute on Mental Health Status. Indian Psychological Review, 68, 01, 35-38.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy, G.Babu Rao & B. Nagarathnamma (2002). Mental Health Status of Students of Co-Educational and Non-Co-Educational Schools. Indian Psychological Review, 58, 1, 31-36.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy & B. Nagarathnamma (1994). Relationship between Perceived School Environment and Mental Health Status among School going Children. Journal of Community Guidance and Research, 11, 2, 131-137.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy & B. Nagarathnamma (1993). Mental Health Status among Rural and Urban Students – A Comparative Study. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 19, 1-2, 25-30.
⦁ T. Bharathi, B. Nagarathnamma & S. Viswanatha Reddy (1991). Effect of Occupational Stress on Job Satisfaction. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 17, 1-2, 81-85.
⦁ B. Nagarathnamma & S.Viswanatha Reddy (1990). Contribution of Job Challenge and Job Involvement to Job Satisfaction. Managerial Psychology, 2, 25-31.
⦁ S.Viswanatha Reddy & B. Nagarathnamma (1995). Mental Health Status of the Children in relation to their parents’ Education, Income and Occupation. In Health for the Underprivileged (Edited Volume) Discovery Publications. New Delhi.
Books
Books Published: 03
BOOKS PUBLISHED
⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy & B Sudhakar Rao. Counseling Psychology: Theory and Practices. Students Helpline Publishing House (P) Ltd. ISBN: 978-93-80831-69-5, Hyderabad. 2012.
⦁ N.Kishore & S. Viswanatha Reddy. Academic Achievement in relation to Psycho Social Variables of High School Students. Lambert Academic Publishing ISBN: 978-3-659-93888-7, Germany, 2016.
⦁ S. Viswanatha Reddy & K.Srinivasa Reddy,M.T.V.Nagaraju & M.Sujatha (2019). Learning Assessment. Nellekamal Publishers, Hyderabad, ISBN: 978-93-88016-35-3.
Research interest
Health Psychology and Wellbeing
Research projects
Conference
COFERENCES (NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL)
15 (International) 58 (National)
Conferences/Seminars/Workshops attended and papers presented:
⦁ UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on Research in Teaching, Training and Learning. Dravidian University, Kuppan, 21st &22nd March, 2019.
⦁ International Conference on Recent Developments in Disabilities Debates and Dilemmas: National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities, Govt., of India, Chennai, 20&21st February, 2019.
⦁ ICSSR sponsored Two Day National Level Conference on Media and Child Development. Govt. College of Eduction, Vellore, TN, 28th & 29th September, 2018.
⦁ ICSSR – SRC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on Quality Excellence in Teacher Education: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies: Department of Education, Periyar University, 25th & 26th September, 2018.
⦁ 8th InSPA International Conference on School Psychology: Broaden the Horizon: Towards Achieving Excellence in Children., Department of Psychology & Para Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, 11-13 October, 2018
⦁ International Seminar on Contemporary Trends in Health Psychology: Role of Psychologists. Department of Psychology, SV University, Tirupati, 25th & 26, September, 2017.
⦁ UGC National Seminar on Farmers Suicides in India: Causes, Consequences and Remedies (NSFSI-2017), Department of Sociology, SV University, Tirupati, 29th-30th August, 2017.
⦁ UGC National Seminar on Quality in Teacher Education: Integration and Duration. Department of Education, SPMVV, Tirupati, 28th & 29th March, 2017.
⦁ 52nd National and International Conference on Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Psychology for Building Global Community 23rd to 25th February, 2017, Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
⦁ UGC National Seminar on Break Barriers and Open Doors for Inclusive Education. Department of Education, SPMVV, Tirupati, 28th -29th January, 2017.
⦁ 6th InSPA International Conference &3rd International Conference on Successful Mental Health and Well-being.13-15 October, 2016, Department of Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry.
⦁ 51st National & 20th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Psychology for Achieving Human Excellence. 6-8 May, 2016, Department of Psychology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
⦁ A Two day National Seminar on Quality and Efficiency of Teacher Education Issues and Challenges. Tarakeswar Narain, Agrawal Teacher Training College, Bhojpur, Bihar, 13th-14th April, 2016.
⦁ UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Current Trends in Understanding Human Beings. 7th & 8th August, 2015, Department of Psychology, Government First Grade College, Tiptur, Tumkur, Karnataka.
⦁ 50th National & International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology (IAAP) on Applied Psychology and Spirituality-Contribution to Health, Happiness, Professions and Leadership. 23 to 25, January, 2015, Sri Padmavathi Women’s Degree & PG College (TTD), Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh.
⦁ Two Day National Seminar on Mental Health and Well-Being: Implications for School Education. 22nd & 23rd December, 2014. Department of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad.
⦁ ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Stress and Resilience: In Children, Adolescents, Women and Support Group. 14 & 15th November, Department of Psychology, Adikavi Nannaya University, Rajahmundry, 2014.
⦁ International Workshop on Stress and Resilience Techniques.16th November, Academic Cell, Government College (A) Rajahmundry, 2014.
⦁ UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Stress and Well Being. 24 & 25th March, Department of Psychology, Kakatiya University, Warangal, 2014.
⦁ UGC National Conference on Enhancing Psychological Well-Being (NCEPW-2014) 20-21st February, Department of Psychology, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, 2014.
⦁ International Conference on Psychology of Music and Mental Health. 27 & 28th April, 2012, Department of Psychology, Bangalore University, Bangalore.
⦁ UGC National Seminar on Stress and Wellbeing in Adolescents-Role of Psychology. 30 & 31st, March, Department of Psychology, SV University, TIRUPATI, 2012.
⦁ UGC National Seminar on Psychology in the Changing Global Scenario: Issues and Challenges. 25th & 26th March, Department of Psychology, SDLCE, Kakatiya University, WARANGAL, 2012.
⦁ UGC-DRS National Seminar on Mental Health and Wellbeing Across the Life Span.17th & 18th March, Department of Psychology, SV University, TIRUPATI, 2012.
⦁ UGC-SAP (DRS-I) National Seminar on Developmental Concerns of Adolescents. 6th &7th March, Department of Home Science, SV University, TIRUPATI, 2012.
⦁ National Seminar on Perspectives on Life Style Changes. 17th & 18th February, Directorate of Distance Education (Psychology Wing), Annamalai University, ANNAMALAI NAGAR, 2012.
⦁ UGC sponsored National Conference on Counseling and Mental Health (NCCMH). 9th & 10th February, Department of Psychology, Periyar University, SALEM, 2012.
⦁ National Conference on Socio Cultural Prospects of Positive Psychology in India & Psychofest.23 to 25, January, Little Flower Institute of Social Sciences and Health (LISSAH), Affiliated to University of Calicut, KOZHIKODE, 2012.
⦁ UGC Sponsored Regional Seminar on Trends in Teacher Education. 21st & 22nd December, Department of Adult & Continuing Education, SV University, TIRUPATI, 2011.
⦁ National Seminar on Pedagogy – Trends in Teaching and Learning. 3rd & 4th, June, Faculty of Education, ICFAI University, TRIPURA, 2011.
⦁ 7th National Conference of Indian Association of Mental Health (IAMH). 28th & 29th, March, Department of Psychology, Karnatak University, DHARWAD, 2011.
⦁ UGC National Seminar on Innovations in Primary Education, 29th & 30th, March, Department of Education, SV University, TIRUPATI, 2011.
⦁ National Conference on Enhancing Personal Effectiveness. 16th & 17th, December. Department of Applied Psychology and Behavioural Research, Justice Basheer Ahamed Sayeed College for Women, CHENNAI, 2010.
⦁ 6th National Conference of Academy of Psychologists, (NCAP) 13th & 14th September, Directorate of Distance Education, S.V. University, TIRUPATI, 2010.
⦁ National Seminar on Quality Concerns in Open and Distance Learning Teacher Education Programmes. 7th & 8th September. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, HYDERABAD, 2010.
⦁ National Seminar on Psychology in the Changing Global Scenario. 28th & 29th March., Department of Psychology, S.V. University, TIRUPATI, 2010.
⦁ National Seminar on Promotion of Gram Karmis (Village Volunteers) Through Rural Institutes in India. 11th & 12th March. Department of Education, S.K. University, ANANTAPUR, 2010.
⦁ National Seminar on Mahatma Gandhi and Comparative Religion. 30th & 31st January & 1st February. Department of Philosophy, S.V. University, TIRUPATI, 2010.
⦁ Workshop on Counseling and Family Therapy. 29th January, 2010. Department of Psychology, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ Workshop on Preparation of Self Instructional Material (SIM). 24th & 25th July, 2010. Directorate of Distance Education, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ International Conference on GERONTOLOGY INTERNATIONAL SYNTHESIS CONFERENCE 12 to 14, March, 2009. AU-NCSA Centre for Gerontology, Andhra University, VISAKHAPATNAM.
⦁ International Symposium and Conference of Gerontology and Geriatrics & 14th Biennial Meeting of the Association of Gerontology (INDIA). 16 to 18, December, 2008. Department of Psychology, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
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⦁ National Seminar on Psychological Perspectives of Current Social Issues. 31st March & 1st April, 2008. Directorate of Distance Education (Psychology Wing) Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar.
⦁ National Seminar on Psychology and the Real World. 29th & 30th December, 2007. Department of Psychology, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ Workshop on Census Data Dissemination.27th September, 2007,.Directorate of Census Operation, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad in coordination with S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ Induction Programme for the New Faculty. 7th to 11th August, 2007, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ National Seminar on Trends in Teacher Education. 17th & 18th February, 2007. Annamacharya College of Education, Affiliated to S.V. University, Rajampet, KADAPA.
⦁ Workshop on Developing Instructional Designs based on the New B.Ed. Common Core Curriculum for Teacher Educators. 15th & 16th April, 2004. Institute of Advanced Studies in Education & Department of Education, (IASE) S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ Seminar on Common Core Curriculum for Secondary Teachers Education Programme. 13th & 14th March, 2004. IASE, Sri Padmavathi Mahila Visvavidyalayam, TIRUPATI.
⦁ Workshop on University Level Curriculum Reforms for B.Ed. Course. 12th December, 2003. IASE & Department of Education, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ Training Programme. (Master Trainers (MT) in “APSCHE” – INTEL ASIA ELECTRONICS LTD., COLLABORATIVE AND INNOVATIVE PRE-SERVICE FUTURE EDUCATION PROGRAMME 25th November to 8th December, 2002 (14 days). IASE, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ One day camp on Information and Communication Technology Literacy Programme. 12th August, 2001. NCTE & IASE, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ Orientation Programme on Experiments in Educational Psychology. 13th & 14th 2001. S.T.P.M. Government IASE, NELLORE.
⦁ XI Annual Conference of National Academy of Psychology (INDIA), 14 to 16, December, 2000. Department of Psychology & Parapsychology, Andhra University, VISAKHAPATNAM.
⦁ 3rd National Conference of Psycho-linguistic Association of India (PLAI) 20 to 22, October, 1997. Department of Psychology, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ ICSSR sponsored seminar on Economics of Health care for Underprivileged. 15th & 16th April, 1994. Department of Economics, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
⦁ II International Conference on “RECENT ADVANCES IN CRISIS INTERVENTION AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH” 11 – 14 February, Krishna Oberoi Hotel, Hyderabad, A.P.
⦁ 29th Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology. 3rd to 5th February, 1992. Department of Psychology, S.V. University, TIRUPATI.
- Deputy Warden, SVU College of Sciences
Principal IASE, SVU, Tirupati - Counsellor IGNOU, Tirupati
Counsellor Dr. BRAOU, Tirupati
Guest faculty Spl. Edn, SPMVV, Tirupati
Resource Person:
Kakatiya Univesity, Telengana State
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
Doctoral Adjudicator of all South Indian Universities.
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