Staff profile
Vani Jain
Postgraduate Research Student
| Affiliation |
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| Postgraduate Research Student in the Department of Sociology |
Biography
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)