ZAKIR HUSAIN DELHI COLLEGE

(University of Delhi)
Faculty Details

Title Gulgoona Jamal Photograph

Designation Associate Professor

Address 2095, Ahata Kaley Sahib, Qasimjaan

Street, Ballimaran, Chandni Chowk,
Delhi-110006

Phone Number Office -

Residence -

Mobile 9818025649

Email Id gulgoona.jamal@zh.du.ac.in

Web Page -

Educational Qualification

Degree Institution Year

B.A. (Hons) Psychology University of Delhi 1997

M.A. Psychology University of Delhi 1999

UGC-NET Psychology UGC 1999

Ph.D University of Delhi 2007

Career Profile
Teaching Experience: 2005-till date {Teaching in Zakir Husain Delhi College from
August 17, 2005 (ad hoc), from March 29, 2006 (temporary) as a permanent since
September 8, 2010, and as an associate professor since September 09, 2018, till date}

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 Project Fellow in a UGC sponsored Major Research Project undertaken by Prof.
Ashum Gupta in 2002 (No.F.S-73/2002 (HRP) entitled "Intervention Strategies in
Dyslexia".

Administrative Assignments
1. Member, Psychology Society 2005-tii Date.
2. Member, Organizing Committees for the National Workshop “Technique in
Psychotherapies: A Multidimensional Approach” 2006
3. Member, Organizing Committee for the ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar
organized by Dept of Psychology on Identity and Wellbeing 2007
4. Member, Organizing Committee for Intercollege Fest, Dept of Psychology
2008
5. Member, Counselling in Admission Committee 2006-2012
6. Member, Memorial Lecture Committees 2006-2014
7. Member, Career Counselling & Placement Cell, 2007-2013
8. Member, Girls’ Association, 2009-2015
9. Member, Arts and Culture Society, 2011-2012; 2019-2022
10. Superintendent, Practical Exams 2011-2012; 2017-2018; 2022-2023
11. Teacher-in-Charge 2012-2013; 2018-2019; 2024-2025
12. President, Psychology Society 2012-2013; 2018-2019;
13. Editorial Board Member Dept of Psychology, Magazine, “Psychedelics” 2013
14. Member, Anti-Ragging Squad, 2013-2018
15. Convener, Girls’ Association, 2016-2017
16. Member, Student Union Advisory Board, 2016-2018
17. Editor, Dept of Psychology, Magazine, ‘Psynapse’, 2016-2017
18. Member, Nature and Environment Club, 2015-2017
19. Member, Handmade Paper Club, 2016-2023
20. Member, Convocation Committee, 2016-2018
21. Member, Annual Day Committee, 2016-2024
22. Member, Organizing Committee for Workshop on Palliative Care by
CanCare, 2018-2019
23. Member, Proctorial Board, 2019-2022
24. Nodal Officer, Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), 2021-2022
25. Superintendent, Practical Exam (Dept of Psychology), 2022-2023
26. Member, Academic Staff Committee, 2022-2023

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 27. Convener, NEP course restructuring, DSC Paper: Social Psychology, 2022-
2023
28. Convener, NEP course restructuring, DSE Paper: Social Behavior and Group
Processes, 2022-2023
29. Convener, NEP course restructuring, GE Paper: Identifying and Dealing with
Psychological Disorders, 2022-2023
30. Member, NEP course restructuring, DSC Paper: Development of
Psychological Thought, 2022-2023
31. Member, NEP course restructuring, DSC Paper: Understanding Mental
Disorders, 2022-2023
32. Member, NEP course restructuring, DSC Paper: Perspectives in Mental and
Behavioral Disorders, 2022-2023
33. Member, NEP course restructuring, DSE Paper: Advanced Social Psychology,
2022-2023
34. Member, NEP course restructuring, GE Paper: Youth and Mental Health,
2022-2023
35. Member, NEP course restructuring, DSE Paper: Psychodiagnostics, 2022-2023
36. Monitoring Teacher for Students enrolled in Internship Program
37. Member, NEP course restructuring, DSE Paper: Introduction to
Psychometrics, 2024-2025
38. Member, NEP course restructuring, DSE Paper: Qualitative Methodology and
Applications, 2024-2025
39. Convener, NEP course restructuring, DSE Paper: Psycholinguistics, 2024-2025
40. Member, NEP course restructuring, Dissertations, Academic Projects, 2024-
2025

Areas of Interest / Specialization

Areas of Interest: Clinical Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, , Psychodiagnostics
Psycholinguistics

Specialization: Dyslexia, Bilingualism

Subjects Taught
B.A. (Hons) Psychology:
1. Systems and Theories in Psychology (Theory)
2. Abnormal Psychology (Theory)
3. Physiological Psychology (Theory)

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 4. Special Practical
5. Emergence and Growth in Psychology (Theory)
6. Psychology For Living (Theory)
7. Qualitative Research Methods (Theory & Practicum)
8. Health Psychology (Theory)
9. Life Span Development (Practicum)
10. Biopsychology
11. Development of Psychological Thought
12. Understanding Social Relations (Practicum)
13. Applied Social Psychology (Theory & Practicum)
14. Understanding Psychological Disorders (Theory)
15. Understanding and Dealing with Psychological Disorders (Theory & Practicum)
16. Psychology of Disability (Theory & Practicum)
17. Understanding Mental Disorders (Theory & Practicum)
18. Perspectives in Mental and Behavioral Disorders (Theory & Practicum)
19. Psychodiagnostics (Theory & Practicum)

B.A. (Prog):
1. Orientation to Psychology (Theory)
2. Mental Testing (Practical)
3. General Experiments (Practical)
4. Psychological Testing (Practical)
5. Introduction to Social Psychology (Theory)
6. Understanding Mental Disorders (Theory & Practicum)
7. Perspectives in Mental and Behavioral Disorders (Theory & Practicum)

Research Guidance

Undergraduate Dissertations: 38 Students (2006-2024)

Ph.D. (Co-supervisor): One Awarded, One Registered

Publications Profile

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 Gupta, A., & Jamal, G. (2004). Reading and spelling among bilingual dyslexic and
skilled readers. Journal of Personality and Clinical Studies, 20, 15-33.
Gupta, A., & Jamal, G. (2006). An analysis of reading errors of dyslexic readers in
Hindi and English. Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal, 17 (1), 73- 86.
Gupta, A., & Jamal, G. (2007). Reading strategies of bilingual normally progressing
and dyslexic readers in Hindi and English. Applied Psycholinguistics, 28, 47-68.
Jamal, G. & Ajoodhea, B. (2009). Social dominance orientation and attitudes towards
women’s rights: Indian men versus Indian women. Journal of Personality and Clinical
Studies, 25 (2), 67-77.
Jamal, G. & Monga, T. (2010). Reading strategies of first grade bilingual children in
Hindi and English. Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal, 21 (2),127- 142.
Maheshwari, P. & Jamal, G. (2015). Subjective well-being: A comparison between
only children and children with siblings. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing. 6
(2), 167-170.
Jamal, G. (2019). Stereotypes about the adults with learning disabilities: Are
professionals cut above the rest? Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development, 30(2), 7–
36.
Jamal, G. & Parmar, P. S. (2022). Effect of Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise on
Psychological Well-being of North Indian Young Adult Males. International Journal
of Indian Psychology, 10(3), 1594-1610. DIP:18.01.167.20221003,
DOI:10.25215/1003.167
Jamal, G. (2022). Sleep Quality, Life Satisfaction, and Psychological Well-being
in Indian College Students. Indian Journal of Health and Well-being, 13(3), 307-316.

Mansata, V. & Jamal, G. (2022). Sexual Awareness, Assertiveness, and Attitudes of

Indian Young Adults: Family Structure and Parents. IOSR Journal Of Humanities
And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 27(11), Series 1 (November, 2022) 27-37.

Jamal, G. & Jain, D. (2022). Understanding of “sexual consent” among Indian male
and female college students. International Journal of Innovation and Multidisciplinary
Research, 2(2), 44-57.

Jamal, G. (2023). Effects of Visual Arts Versus Performing Arts on Psychological

Wellbeing of Indian Young Adult Female Amateur Artists During COVID-19.
Journal of Indian Health Psychology, 17(1), 50-72.

Jamal, G. (2023). Ego Defense Mechanisms and Personality: Comparison of

Adaptive Versus Maladaptive Perfectionism in Indian Young Adults. International
Journal of Innovation and Multidisciplinary Research, 3(1), 27-35.

Jamal, G. (2023). “Do Opposites Attract” or “Like Dissolve Like”? Heterogeneity of

Friendship Networks for Indian Young Adult Males and Females. Journal of Indian
Health Psychology, 17(2), 21-30.

Chapters in Course Books for Indira Gandhi Open University (IGNOU)

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 BPCC 133 Psychological Disorders (2020):

Jamal, G. (2020). What is a Psychological Disorder? Registrar, MPDD, IGNOU, New

Delhi, India, 978-93-90496-40-2

Jamal, G. (2020). Disorders of Anxiety, Panic, Fear and Obsessions-I, Registrar,

MPDD, IGNOU, New Delhi, India, 978-93-90496-40-2

Jamal, G. (2020). Disorders of Anxiety, Panic, Fear and Obsessions-II, Registrar,

MPDD, IGNOU, New Delhi, India, 978-93-90496-40-2

BPCE 145: Counselling Psychology (2021):

Jamal, G. (2021). Couple and Family Counselling, India. 978-93-91229-71-9
Jamal, G. (2021). Counselling at Workplace. Registrar, MPDD, IGNOU, New Delhi,
978-93-91229-71-9

BPCC 111 Understanding Psychological Disorders (2022)

Jamal, G. (2022). Introduction to Psychological Disorders. Registrar, MPDD,
IGNOU, New Delhi, India, 978-93-5568-435-6
Jamal, G. (2022). Assessment of psychopathology Single. Registrar, MPDD, IGNOU,
New Delhi, India, 978-93-5568-435-6

Conference Organization/ Presentations

Jamal, G. (2010). Assessment of dyslexia in Hindi: A language specific approach.

Paper presented at XXth Annual Convention of NAOP and International Conference
on Mind, Culture and Human Activities: Psychological Sciences in Twenty First
Century at Zakir Husain Centre for Educational Studies, School of Social Sciences,
Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
Jamal, G. (2016). Pro-environmental behavior and subjective well-being among
elderly people. Paper presented at National Conference on Perspective of Successful
Ageing at Mata Sundri College, University of Delhi
Jamal, G. (2016). Freedom: Is it a matter of choice at international seminar on Indian
mind & social concerns: An interdisciplinary dialogue at conference centre,
University of Delhi, Delhi.
Jamal, G. (2017). Differently Abled ≠ Disabled: Vulnerabilities of Individuals with
Learning Disabilities in India, Paper Presented in a National Seminar Emerging
Forms of Vulnerabilities: Dialogues, Discourses and Debates organized by the Dept of
Psychology University of Delhi sponsored by Special Assistance Programme (SAP),
UGC.
Jamal, G. (2017). Western medicalization: Benefits and risks in the Indian context.
Paper presented at UGC-DRS sponsored International Conference on “Health and
Wellbeing: An interdisciplinary inquiry at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

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 Jamal, G. (2018). Deconstructing depression in the context of globalization. Paper
presented ad a National Conference on Applications of Psychology: Reaching out and
making a difference at Daulat Ram College, University of Delhi.

Conference Organization/ Presentations (Last Five Years)

Invited Lecture in Fourth One Month Faculty Induction Programme at National
Level on 22.2.2021for a duration of 2 hours, entitled, Work-Life Balance by UGC-
Human Resource Development Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Invited Lecture in One month 11th Faculty Induction Programme at National Level
on 24.11.2022 for a duration of 2 hours, entitled, Work-Life Balance among Teachers
by UGC-Human Resource Development Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Orientation, Refresher and Faculty Development Programs attended (2012 to 2018)
Orientation Course (2012). 99th four-week orientation program organized by UGC-
ASC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Summer School (2016). 5th three-week, special summer school organized by UGC-
HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Refresher Course (2017). 1st three-week refresher course in global studies
(interdisciplinary) organized by UGC-HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Refresher Course (2018). One-week Professional Development Programme for senior
faculty organized by UGC-HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
Refresher and Faculty Development Programs attended (2019 to 2024)
Refresher Course (2019). One-week course on Research Methodology organized by
UGC-HRDC, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
One-week FDP (2019). Revisiting Gandhi Today: Questions of Caste, Class, Gender,
Religion, and Environment organized by Mahatma Hansraj Faculty Development
Centre, PMMMNMTT and Zakir Husain Delhi College.
Two Week FDP (2020). Enhancing Psychological Skills for Teaching and Practice
organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, PMMMNMTT.
One Week FDP (2020). Towards Quality Higher Education through NEP organized
by Guru Angad Dev Teaching Learning Centre, S.G.T.B. Khalsa College,
PMMMNMTT
Conferences/Seminars/Talks/Workshops attended
Webinar on Revisiting Well-Being (May 6, 2020) organized by the Dept of Human
Communication, Bhaskaracharya College of Applied Sciences, University of Delhi.
International webinar on “Well- being and resilience during covid-19 pandemic” (7th
July, 2020) organized by the Dept of Psychology, Rajeev Gandhi Govt. PG College,
Ambikapur, Chattisgarh.
International Online Workshop-cum-Webinar (October 08, 2020). "VISUAL NOTE-
TAKING " organized by the Chemistry Department, Zakir Husain Delhi College in
collaboration with Internal Quality Assurance Cell.

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 Course Workshop on “The Art of Being Happy” (28th October, 2022) organised by
Value Addition Courses Committee(University of Delhi) in collaboration with Sri
Venkateswara College, University of Delhi under the aegis of Mahatma Hansraj
Faculty Development Centre Hansraj College, University of Delhi, PMMMNMTT

Research Projects (Major Grants/Research Collaboration)

N.A.

Awards and Distinctions

Topper in M.A.
ICSSR Fellowship

Association With Professional Bodies

Other Activities

Appointed as research advisor by Board of Research Studies (ARTS), University of

Delhi for the following Ph.D. Scholar in 2013.
Ms. Harsheeta for the Ph.D. Thesis entitled, ‘Phonological Awareness Intervention in
Dyslexia’.
Post-Doctoral research, entitled, “Attitudes toward Adults with Learning Disabilities:
An Indian Perspective” done under the supervision of Prof. Ashum Gupta,
Department of Psychology, University of Delhi from September 01, 2014 to February
28, 2015.
Evaluation of psychology module for Cyber Buddy System at Defence Institute of
Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS) on 21st Sep 2015.
Review of the syllabus for the papers entitled, Introduction to Psychology and
Positive Psychology for IIIT-D.

Reviewer for Two Journals:

1) Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development
2) Learning Curve

Written an article for Hindi College Magazine: Rashmi; Chaired sessions for paper
presentation in National conferences in 2016 and 2017.

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