Sindhu D. M.
Ph.D., Central University of KarnatakaSindhu D. M.
Ph.D., Central University of KarnatakaWhat continues to inspire me is the complexity of human behavior, the way people think, feel, and act within their social worlds, and how these patterns influence wellbeing and relationships. My doctoral research on school bullying deepened my interest in understanding the emotional and cognitive processes that drive aggression, empathy, and social connectedness. I aim to explore how individuals and communities can be guided toward healthier, more compassionate forms of interaction.
My current work draws from social, health, and positive psychology to design interventions that enhance well-being and resilience. I am also deeply interested in behavioral economics, particularly in how subtle nudges can shape decision-making and encourage prosocial and health-promoting behaviors. In addition, I explore how gendered experiences influence emotion, motivation, and self-concept. Through this interdisciplinary lens, my research seeks to translate psychological understanding into meaningful, inclusive, and positive social change.
Dr. Sindhu D M has taught in the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Chanakya University since 2024. She is interested in social influence, well-being, cognitive processes and the ways people understand themselves across the lifespan.
At Chanakya, Dr. Sindhu teaches Social Psychology, Positive Psychology, Life Span Development, Human Cognition and Personality, Personality Theories, and Counselling Skills across both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. She also serves as the Undergraduate Programme Coordinator in the Discipline of Psychology.
- Ph.D., in Psychology, 2024, Central University of Karnataka
- M.Sc., in Psychology (Spec: Clinical & Counselling Psychology), 2020, Central University of Karnataka
- B.Sc., (Hons.) in Psychology, 2018, Central University of Karnataka
- V. Pandey, D. Monica, S. Aparna, J. G. Julia, S. Jeyavel, A. Gopi, A. Mathew P. Aleena, D. M. Sindhu, U. Monika, and E. Rajkumar, “Unveiling ‘Toxic’ Love: Conceptualizing toxic romantic relationships within the Indian context,” Personal Relationships, vol. 32, no. 4, p. e70042, Nov. 2025, doi: 10.1111/pere.70042.
- D. M. Sindhu, E. Rajkumar, and J. Romate, “Victimization by bullying as a predictor of antisocial behavior among adolescents,” International Journal of Bullying Prevention, pp. 1–9, 2024.
- J. Romate, D. M. Sindhu, J. Sundaramoorthy, V. Pandey, G. Lakshmana, R. Lakshmi, J. Joshy, and N. Surekha, “Interventions to enhance healthy behaviors among hypertension patients: A meta-analysis,” Indian Journal of Psychological Science, vol. 14, no. 2, 2021.
- K. B. Anusree, U. K. Kajal, D. M. Sindhu, E. Rajkumar, R. Lakshmi, J. Romate, J. Abraham, A. J. George, and L. Rajashekaran, “Emotional abuse in intimate relationships: A qualitative study among married people,” International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, vol. 25, no. 03, 2021.
- Member, American Psychological Association