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Rahmath Nishada K.

RAHMATH NISHADA K.

Assistant Professor (Temporary)

Research & Teaching Profile

Rahmath Nishada K. is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Central University of Andhra Pradesh. She submitted her Ph.D in Sports Psychology and specializes in psychological interventions, REBT, athlete mental health, and Forensic Psychology. Her research focuses on sports injury psychology, post-traumatic growth, resilience, and psychosocial aspects of offending behaviour. She has teaching and research experience in Psychology and Sports Psychology, with several publications and conference presentations.

Qualification(s)

  • Ph.D. Sports Psychology - Central University of Rajasthan (Submitted)
  • M.Phil. Psychology - Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
  • M.Sc. Psychology - Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit
  • Cleared UGC-NET 2018

Specialization

Sports Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Sports Injury Rehabilitation, Performance Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Psychology.

Research Areas

Sports Psychology, Performance Psychology, Athlete Mental Health, Psychological Interventions, Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy, Sports Injury Psychology, Post-Traumatic Growth, Resilience and Coping, Emotion Regulation, Forensic Psychology, Criminal Psychology, Psychology of Sexual Offending,

Courses Taught

Forensic Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Research Methodology, and Social Psychology

Teaching and Training Experience

  • Teaching Assistantship (TA), Department of Sports Psychology, Central University of Rajasthan
  • Assistant Professor (C), Department of Psychology, Govt. Arts & Science College, Nadapuram
  • Assistant Professor (C), Department of Psychology, Govt. College, Chittur, Palakkad
  • Assistant Professor (C), Department of Psychology, SMSTM Memorial Arts & Science Women's College

Publications and Paper Presentations

  • Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2026). Psychological factors in sports injury anxiety: Examining irrational beliefs and social support. Journal of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 52(Special Issue), 200–208.
  • Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (in press). Post-traumatic growth in cancer-survived athletes: A sports psychology perspective. In Spiritual and Positive Psychological Aspects of Cancer Treatment. Springer Nature.
  • Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (in press). Digital augmentation of REBT in sports: A theoretical integration for emotion regulation and performance optimization. In Current Trends in Psychology. The Readers Paradise.
  • Nishada, K. R., & Sylaja, H. (in press). Psychosocial profile of a convicted male rape offender: A case study. Indian Journal of Psychological Science.
  • Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2026). The effect of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on posttraumatic growth: Evidence from a pilot study on anterior cruciate ligament injured football players. Indian Journal of Psychological Science, 21(1), 65–73.
  • Saikia, A., Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2026). Sustainable commuting and well-being: The role of environmental identity among cyclists and mountain bikers. The International Journal of Indian Psychology, 14(1), 1134–1146. DIP:18.01.112.20261401, DOI:10.25215/1401.112
  • Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2025). The effect of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on posttraumatic growth in anterior cruciate ligament-injured football players. European Journal of Physical Education and Sport Science, 12(9), 1–13.
  • Nishada, K. R., & George, S. V. (2025). Gender difference in spatial ability. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 13(3), 4420–4427. DIP:18.01.405.20251303, DOI:10.25215/1303.405
  • Nishada, K. R., Nandhana, B., Shahal, T. M., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2025). Breaking the fear cycle: How irrational beliefs contribute to sports injury anxiety in volleyball players. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 13(3), 4535–4542. DIP:18.01.415.20251303, DOI:10.25215/1303.415
  • Biju, S., Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2025). Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique intervention on resilience and emotional regulation among state-level horse polo players. Indian Journal of Psychological Science, 21.
  • Sharma, D., Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2025). Grit and personality traits among para-athletes: A correlational analysis. International Journal of Indian Psychology, 13(3), 4467–4475. DIP:18.01.409.20251303, DOI:10.25215/1303.409
  • Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2024). From setback to comeback: The path of post-traumatic growth in sports. In W. Khan et al. (Eds.), Everyday Psychology: Applying Psychological Insights in Modern Life (p. 58). Walnut Publication. ISBN: 978-935911296-1.
  • Kumar, D., Nishada, K. R., & Kaur, G. I. J. (2024). Resilience and optimism: A comparative analysis of athletes and non-athletes in the context of sports engagement. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 15, 41–45.
  • Kaur, G. I. J., & Nishada, K. R. (2023). Mental health and sport. In R. Joshi et al. (Eds.), Contemporary Ideas on Sustainable Well-Being and Mental Health (pp. 68–76). Enkay Enterprises. ISBN: 978-81-961431-7-6.
  • Nishada, K. R. (2020). Psychosocial problems of transgender individuals in transition period: An interpretative phenomenological analysis. JES Journal, 11(3).
  • Nishada, K. R. (2020). Expression of Oedipus complex and the Electra complex in Indian movies. JES Journal, 11(4).
  • Nishada, K. R. (2020). The relationship between family relationships and study habits among adolescents. JES Journal, 11(5).
  • Nishada, K. R. (2020). A comparative study on adolescents' risk-taking behavior and type A and type B behavioral patterns. JES Journal, 11(5).

Conference Presentations

  • Preparing Future Sport Psychologists for AI-Enhanced Mental Health Care: Reimagining Sport Psychology Education in the Digital Era. International Faculty Research Conference (IFRC) 2026, organized by Westford, Sharjah, UAE
  • Mind over Injury: Sports Injury Anxiety, Irrational Beliefs, and Social Support in Athletes. 10th International Conference, Indian Academy of Health Psychology, Jaipur.
  • Effect of REBT on Post-Traumatic Growth in ACL-Injured Football Players: A Pilot Study. International Conference on Psychology for Sporting Success, Manipal University.
  • Effect of Emotional Freedom Technique on Resilience and Emotional Regulation in Horse Polo Players. International Conference on Psychology for Sporting Success, Manipal University.
  • Breaking the Fear Cycle: Irrational Beliefs and Sports Injury Anxiety in Volleyball Players. International Conference on Psychology for Sporting Success, Manipal University.
  • The Impact of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT) on Irrational Beliefs and Pain Catastrophizing: A Single-Case Study of Athletes with Full ACL Injuries. Fit for Life: International Conference on Physical Education, Sports, and Traditional Sports.
  • Effect of Imagery Intervention on Flow and Imagery Ability among Badminton Players. ICID Conference. [Best Research Paper Award]
  • Grit, Psychological Well-Being, and Blood Types among University Athletes. National Conference on Physical Education and Sports Sciences.
  • Resilience and Optimism: A Comparative Analysis of Athletes and Non-Athletes. International Conference on Mental Health at Crossroads, University of Rajasthan.
  • Wisdom and Athletic Coping Strategy among University-Level Athletes. National Conference Insight 2023, Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru.
  • Grit and Personality Traits in Para-Athletes: A Correlational Study. 9th International Conference, Indian Academy of Health Psychology.
  • Emotional Intelligence and Stress Tolerance in Orphan Students. Three-Day National Seminar, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.
  • Psychosocial Problems of Transgender Individuals in Transition Period: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Three-Day International Conference cum Workshop on Psychotherapy and Counseling, St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakuda, Kerala.

Fellowships & Awards

  • ICSSR Doctoral Fellowship: Indian Council of Social Science Research (December 2025), awarded on merit for research excellence in the social sciences.
  • Maulana Azad National Fellowship (MANF)
  • Best Research Paper Award: “Effect of Imagery Intervention on Flow and Imagery Ability among Badminton Players,” International Conference on Interdisciplinary Dialogues (ICID).
  • SET Qualified: State Eligibility Test, LBS Centre for Science and Technology, Kerala (2021).

Editorial Board

  • Associated Editor, Journal of Sport Medicine, Science and Rehabilitation
  • Assistant Editor, Journal of Psychology and Behaviour Sciences
  • Reviewer, International Journal of Intervention Psychology (IJIP)

Professional Development & Training

  • REBT Practitioner Certificate: Training facilitated by Dr. Sawmya Puttaraju, Certified REBT Practitioner, Albert Ellis Institute, New York.
  • ICSSR Research Methodology Intensive: 10-day course for social science researchers, sponsored by ICSSR New Delhi; Central University of Rajasthan (September 2025).
  • Research with Impact: Oxford University Press professional development programme for researchers publishing in high-impact journals (2025).
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: 5-day online workshop, Aifer Education Pvt. Ltd.
  • National Workshop on Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis: UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, University of Rajasthan (2023).
  • Research Methodology Workshop: 4-week intensive, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Rajasthan (2023).
  • Primary Assessment in Psychiatry: Two-day clinical workshop, Louice Mount Hospital, Wayanad (2021).
  • Introduction to Abnormal Psychology & Mental Status Examination: Louice Mount Hospital, Wayanad (2020).
  • Transactional Analysis Training: University of Calicut (2017).

Invited Talks

  • Women Empowerment: Invited speaker, One-Day Seminar, Velluru Panchayath Kudumbashree Gender Resource Centre, Kerala (2021).