Publications in the Recognized Journals

1. Swathisha, P., & Deb, S. (2022). Challenges faced by female commercial sex workers in Puducherry, India: a qualitative inquiry. Indian Journal of Gender Studies, 29(2), 258-272. https://doi.org/10.1177/09715215221082180

2. Swathisha, P., & Deb, S. (2022). What young people have to say about sex work? An exploration. Sexologies, 31(4), 294-301. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sexol.2022.09.004

3. Swathisha, P., & Deb, S. (2024). Barriers for exiting sex work: an exploration on female sex workers (FSW) in Puducherry, India. Discover Social Science and Health, 4(1), 21. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s44155-024-00080-6

Book Chapters in Edited Books

 1.  Swathisha, P., & Deb, S. (2022). Sexual Abuse of Male Children: Current Status and  Future Directions. In Deb, S (Ed.). Child Safety, Welfare and Well -being (2 nd Ed., pp 287- 302). Springer.

2.  Swathisha, P. & Deb, S.  (2020). The Rights of the Children of Commercial Sex Workers: A Situational Analysis. In Deb et al. (Eds.), Upholding Justice: Social, Psychological and Legal Perspectives (pp 42-S3). Routledge.

1. Assistant Professor (on contract), Department of Applied Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development    (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu (March 2024- February 2025)

2. Guest Faculty (on contract),  Department of Applied Psychology, Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth     Development    (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu (April 2022- March 2024)

1. Deputy Warden, Girls Hostel, Gandhi National Institute of Youth     Development    (RGNIYD), Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu      (June 2022- December 2023)

1   Presented a paper titled as “Challenges faced by commercial sex workers in Puducherry.” in the international conference conducted by IAAP (28th — 29th January, 2022) organized by the Department of Psychology. Mizoram University.

 Presented a paper titled as “Attitude toward s sex work among youth.” in the international conference on Making Psychology Deliverable to the Society” conducted by NAOP (20th — 22nd December 2019) organized by Department of Applied Psychology. Pondicherry university.

 Presented a paper titled as “Understanding Cultural Practices from a mental Health Perspective “on "International Conference on Solution Focused Practices " conducted by ASFP-I (22nd — 24th December. 2016) organized by Department of Psychology, University of Calicut.

Presented a paper titled as “Evolution of Television Commercials in India: A Content Analysis " on the National Conference”            Organizing Human " organized by the department of Psychology University of Calicut.

Presented a paper titled as “An Exploratory Study on The Subjective Wellbeing of Theatre Artists” in the                                                 National conference on Wellness : A Multi Dimensional Approach towards Sustainable Development  conducted            by Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru (30th — 31st January, 2018) 

Presented a paper titled as “The Pedagogy of Kanav Alternative School : An Exploration.” in the international colloquium on            Creative Teaching and Learning in Higher Education conducted by Sullamussalam Science                                                              College (12th — 14th January, 2017) 

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