Buffer zones in Wayanad: A social constructivist exploration into farmers mental health
Buffer zone; mental health of farmers; stressors faced by farmers of Wayanad
Buffer zones are regions set aside to border protected areas to preserve biodiversity, control interactions between people and wildlife, and foster sustainable development. The majority of research on buffer zones focuses on ecological issues, and little is known about how they affect local communities mental health. This study explores buffer zones potential consequences on farmers mental health in Wayanad. Through purposive sampling, eleven participants residing in Wayanad were recruited for the study. The socio-demographics of participants were collected through printed translated questionnaires. The qualitative exploration of their lived experiences, perceptions, and coping strategies was conducted using semi-structured, in-depth interviews. Thematic analysis by Braun and Clarke was used to gain a clearer understanding of the data collected. Through in-depth analysis of the data, it was identified that Mental Health Factors, Communication Factors, Financial Impact, Operational Stress, Interference of Judiciary and Legislature, and Seclusion of the Tribal Community were the issues the farmers faced in Wayanad. The results will contribute to the expanding mental health field and give policymakers, conservationists, and mental health professionals information about the potential psychological effects of buffer zones and guide them in creating suitable interventions and support systems to improve mental health. The Author(s) 2024.
Menon R.R., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India; Warrier M.G., Department of Psychology, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Climate, agriculture, and farmer's mental health: Unravelling the nexus in Wayanad, Kerala
Climate change; Farmer's mental health; Farming in Wayanad; Mental health; Social psychology
A sizable majority of the population works in the primary sector in Kerala's Wayanad district, where agriculture is the backbone of the local economy. However, dynamic issues including climate change, fluctuating soil quality, crop diseases, and related economic consequences pose difficulties for this industry. The complicated linkages between agricultural practices and climate change are discussed using qualitative data from in-depth interviews with 15 Wayanad farmers. Agricultural productivity and revenue are strongly impacted by unpredictable rainfall, which is exacerbated by strong winds, natural disasters, wildlife intrusions, and crop diseases. The failure of farmers to adjust to these climate changes is a remarkable finding, frequently brought on by fear and unstable financial situations. This resistance causes anxiety, a sense of powerlessness, and a sense of responsibility for circumstances that are out of their control. In order to help farmers manage the unforeseeable effects of climate change, the study emphasizes the urgent need for policy initiatives in areas like Wayanad. Cooperative farming and knowledge-sharing platforms are examples of strategies that could improve farmers' psychological resilience and general well-being. Given that agriculture accounts for a substantial portion of the region's income and that resources and knowledge are scarce, climate change has a considerable impact on agricultural outputs and farmers' psychological well-being. 2025 Elsevier Inc. All rights are reserved including those for text and data mining AI training and similar technologies.
Impact of Climate Change on Social and Mental Well-Being, pp. 109-124.
Menon R.R., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India; Warrier M.G., Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, India
Parental Expectations and Fear of Negative Evaluation Among Indian Emerging Adults: The Mediating Role of Maladaptive Perfectionism
emerging adults; fear of negative evaluation; India; maladaptive perfectionism; mediation study; Parental expectations
Background: Contrary to traditional notions of emerging adulthood as a period free from parental pressures, the prolonged transition to adulthood in contemporary society implies that parental influence remains a significant factor in the lives of emerging adults. This presents a potential challenge to emerging adults, as navigating independence while managing parental expectations can result in adverse psychological outcomes. The present study examined the relationship between perceived parental expectations and fear of negative evaluation (FNE) and the mediating role of maladaptive perfectionism. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 466 emerging adults from India between 18 and 25 years old. They responded to the Perception of Parental Expectations Inventory, the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism-Brief Scale, and the Brief Fear of Negative EvaluationStraightforward Items Scale. Results: Correlation analyses revealed significant, positive associations between perceived parental expectations, maladaptive perfectionism, and FNE. Findings from regression analyses indicated that increased perceptions of parental expectations and maladaptive perfectionism predicted increased levels of FNE. The relationship between perceived parental expectations and FNE was fully mediated by maladaptive perfectionism. Conclusion: A key reason for heightened perceptions of parental expectations associated with increased FNE is that emerging adults tend to adopt unrealistic perfectionistic standards. Maladaptive perfectionism represents a vital intervention target for individuals who perceive elevated parental expectations and are at risk for FNE, offering promising avenues for promoting well-being in emerging adults. 2024 The Author(s).
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
All Open Access; Gold Open Access; Green Open Access
Menon S., Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Aiswarya V. R, Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Rajan S.K., Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India
Analysis of determinants of voter turnout in Indian states for election years 19912019
Elections, considered the flagship to the emergence of a new government and a new era is a platform replete with exuberance and vibrancy in all forms. No election is complete without its voters who form the backbone behind the success of democracy. Democracy means elections and free and fair elections mean democracy. The present study is a focus on economic determinants of voter turnout in India since 1991 till date (2019 elections). Economics of voting is a study that encompasses analysis of both economists and political scientists in an attempt to study the economic forces influencing political outcome of the country. In this study, relevant forces determining voter turnout and their impact on political outcomes have been emphasized upon. The data are collected across regions and is characterized using panel regression. Economic factors influencing voter turnout are explored using pooled regression and fixed effect model. Results suggest that as India goes to vote, factors such as income employment influence turnout. Literacy (GER) and urban voter turnout do not influence voter turnout. Lack of efficient governance, bureaucratic loopholes, corruption, large-scale migration and others are some of the potent causes of low turnout. 2022, The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Institute for Social and Economic Change.
Journal of Social and Economic Development, Vol-24, No. 1, pp. 30-45.
Menon S.M., Delhi Policy Group, New Delhi, India; Rassendren G., CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
Construction of multifunctional hyaluronic acid modified gold nanoparticles clocked with Irinotecan and indocyanine green: Investigation of chemotherapy and cancer cell imaging
Cancer; Gold nanoparticles; Hyaluronic acid; Imaging; Indocyanine green; Irinotecan
To overcome the inherent limits of conventional cancer therapy, there is an immediate need to establish multifunctional drugs that combine accurate diagnosis with treatment. The work describes a small nanocomposite's mild and easy fabrication, including Irinotecan, folic acid, hyaluronic acid, and indocyanine green-integrated gold nanoparticles. The gold nanoparticles with indocyanine green integrated (HA@ICG/Au) were developed in one step for photodynamic treatment and biological fluorescence imaging. Both the drug delivery of Irinotecan and the enhancement of cellular selectivity are achieved by the hyaluronic acid-altered ICG/Au (HA@ICG/Au). To regulate the release of Irinotecan during tumour chemotherapy, the dual-targeted and pH-responsive system known as HA@ICG/Au:FA@IRI was developed. The nanocomposite composed of HA@ICG/Au:FA@IRI had a tiny surface area and was highly efficient at encapsulation and loading drugs. In an acidic milieu, the nanocomposite showed excellent biocompatibility, colloidal stability, photostability, and a rapid cumulative release rate. The improved cellular uptake of HA@ICG/Au:FA@IRI for fluorescence imaging was validated by fluorescence microscopy in vitro. The nanocomposite showed impressive cancer cell death when exposed to laser irradiation using a combination of synergistic chemotherapy and photodynamic treatment (PDT). Taken as a whole, the results show that the nanocomposite was successfully developed to target tumors in two different ways, resulting in a potentially helpful theranostics agent. 2025 Elsevier B.V.
Menon S.V.; Juneja B.; Joshi U.; Faujdar M.; Chinnathambi A.; Alahmadi T.A.; Arulselvan P.; Thangavelu I.
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology, Vol-105
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2025.106629 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85216226454&doi=10.1016%2fj.jddst.2025.106629&partnerID=40&md5=b0b63c97fcb78030cb16a6e98b581f47
Menon S.V., Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560069, India; Juneja B., Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Punjab, Rajpura, 140417, India; Joshi U., Department of Mechanical Engineering, PIET, Parul University, Gujarat, Vadodara, 391760, India; Faujdar M., Department of Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, 391760, India; Chinnathambi A., Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, PO Box -2455, Riyadh, 11451, Saudi Arabia; Alahmadi T.A., Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine and King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Medical City, PO Box-2925, Riyadh, 11461, Saudi Arabia; Arulselvan P., Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, 602105, India; Thangavelu I., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India
TiO2-sodium alginate core-shell nanosystem for higher antimicrobial wound healing application
Sodium alginate; Titanium dioxide; Wound healing
Wounds that are not properly managed can cause complications. Prompt and proper care is essential, to prevent microbial infection. Growing interest in metal oxide nanoparticles (NPs) for innovative wound treatments targeting healing and microbial infections. In this research, sodium alginate-coated titanium dioxide (TiSA) NPs are synthesized through a green co-precipitation method, combining inorganic TiO2 (Titanium dioxide) and SA (sodium alginate). Analysis via XRD and TEM revealed that the resulting TiSA NPs possessed an anatase phase and polygonal structure, respectively. Biomedical investigations demonstrated that TiSA NPs exhibited enhanced antimicrobial activity compared to the positive control, as well as its counterparts, and showed higher wound healing capabilities compared to TiO2 NPs. The antimicrobial effectiveness of TiSA NPs relied on various physicochemical factors, including small particle size, an altered band gap, and the presence of oxygen vacancies, resulting in microbial cell death. Moreover, TiSA NPs treatment demonstrated higher wound healing activity (98 1.09 %) compared to its counterparts after 24 h of incubation. Assessment of cytotoxicity on healthy fibroblast cells (L929) revealed that TiSA NPs exhibited lower toxicity compared to TiO2 NPs. These findings support the potential of TiSA NPs as promising agents for antimicrobial activity and wound healing. 2025 Elsevier B.V.
Menon S.V.; Sandhwar V.; Chaudhary S.; Bhanot D.; Arulselvan P.; Govindasamy C.; Khan M.I.; Suriyaprakash J.; Thangavelu I.; Boopathi T.S.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, Vol-300
ISSN: 1418130; PubMed ID: 39824397; CODEN: IJBMD
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.139923 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85216208659&doi=10.1016%2fj.ijbiomac.2025.139923&partnerID=40&md5=183ff51e424fd6d0a1b4a70a6257596f
Menon S.V., Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560069, India; Sandhwar V., Department of Chemical Engineering, PIT, Parul University, Gujarat, Vadodara, 391760, India; Chaudhary S., Department of Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, 303012, India; Bhanot D., Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Punjab, Rajpura, 140417, India; Arulselvan P., Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Tamil Nadu, Chennai, 602 105, India; Govindasamy C., Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, Riyadh, 11433, Saudi Arabia; Khan M.I., Department of Community Health Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, King Saud University, P.O. Box 10219, Riyadh, 11433, Saudi Arabia; Suriyaprakash J., Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Nanophotonic Functional Materials and Devices, School of Information and Optoelectronic Science and Engineering, South China Normal University, Guangzhou, 510006, China; Thangavelu I., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, 560029, India; Boopathi T.S., Department of Chemistry, Amrita School of Physical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, 641112, India, Functional Materials Laboratory, Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, 641112, India
Facile fabrication of dasatinib laden multifunctional polymeric micelles: Evaluation of anti-proliferative and apoptotic activities in human cancer cells
biomedical applications; conducting polymers; drug delivery systems
Dasatinib (DAS) has recently gained significant interest for its anticancer potential. Yet, the lipophilicity inherent in DAS limited its potential use as a chemotherapeutic drug. This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of polyethylene glycol-polycaprolactone (PEG-PCL) as a nanocarrier for DAS to increase its anticancer capabilities. The DAS-loaded PEG-PCL nanoparticles (termed as DAS@PEG-PCL NPs) were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Morphological staining and MTT tests were employed to investigate drug-loaded nanoparticles' apoptotic and anti-proliferative effects. The MTT assay demonstrated that incorporating DAS onto PEG-PCL NPs resulted in a dose-dependent increase in cytotoxicity in A549 (lung cancer) and HeLa (cervical cancer) cells. The A549 cancer cells were analyzed for their morphology using the acridine orange/ethidium bromide (AO/EB) and DAPI staining techniques. Overall, these findings demonstrate that the polymeric PEG-PCL nanoparticle systems hold great potential as a novel therapeutic strategy for cancer treatment. 2024 Wiley Periodicals LLC.
Menon S.V.; Thakore S.; Verma A.; Dhadda S.; Chinnathambi A.; Alharbi S.A.; Bharathi M.; Arulselvan P.; Thangavelu I.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, Vol-142, No. 3
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.56376 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85208728559&doi=10.1002%2fapp.56376&partnerID=40&md5=c4e0721e78093160e743584076d26768
Menon S.V., Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), Bangalore, India; Thakore S., Department of Applied Science, PIT, Parul University, Vadodara, India; Verma A., Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura, India; Dhadda S., Department of Sciences, Vivekananda Global University, Jaipur, India; Chinnathambi A., Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Alharbi S.A., Department of Botany and Microbiology, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; Bharathi M., Centre for Bioinformatics, Department of Biochemistry, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, India; Arulselvan P., Department of Chemistry, Saveetha School of Engineering, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS), Saveetha University, Chennai, India; Thangavelu I., Department of Chemistry, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, India
Comprehending algorithmic bias and strategies for fostering trust in artificial intelligence
Fairness is threatened by algorithm bias, systematic and unfair disparities in machine learning results. Amazon's AI-driven hiring tool favoured men. AI promised data-driven, impartial decision-making, but it has revealed sector-wide prejudice, perpetuating systematic imbalances. The algorithm's bias is data and design. Biassed historical data and feature selection and pre-processing can bias algorithms. Development is harmed by human biases. Algorithm prejudice impacts money, education, employment, and crime. Diverse and representative data collection, understanding complicated "black box" algorithms, and legal and ethical considerations are needed to address this bias. Despite these issues, algorithm bias elimination techniques are emerging. This chapter uses secondary data to study algorithm bias. Algorithm bias is defined, its origins, its prevalence in data, examples, and issues are discussed. The chapter also tackles bias reduction and elimination to make AI a more reliable and impartial decision-maker. 2024, IGI Global. All rights reserved.
Digital Technologies, Ethics, and Decentralization in the Digital Era, pp. 286-305.
Menon U.S., Christ University, India; Siby T., Christ University, India; Natchimuthu N., Christ University, India
Idiosyncratic Deals: Understanding Effect of Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation I-Deals on Innovative Work Behaviour
Idiosyncratic Deals; India; Innovative Work Behaviour; Motivation; Women
I-deals or Idiosyncratic deals are specialised, adaptable work patterns by mutual agreement between employees and their managers to meet demands of a dynamic work place. Innovative work behaviour also known as IWB is referred to as the employee behaviour that intends to create and introduce novel and valuable products, processes, innovations and ways of working within a job-role or work-group of an organization. This research discovers the connection between various types of intrinsic and extrinsic motivational deals such as the work responsibility idiosyncratic deals, flexibility deals and financial ones and innovative behaviour, specially within the purview of the working women. It also provides an overview on the outcome of these deals on innovation at a workplace. Our study adopted descriptive research to assess the association of Idiosyncratic deals with IWB using a quantitative study across 352 female employees of Indian Corporate sector. It was found that there exists a direct and positive association amid intrinsically and extrinsically motivated Idiosyncratic deals and an innovative mind-set, in the context of Indian IT sector. This study establishes the influence of idiosyncratic deals and the motivational factors within them in driving an innovative mind set. Thus, the study helps to recognize the value that I-deals brings in establishing an effective innovative environment for employees playing a vital role in the growth of the organization. 2024, Iquz Galaxy Publisher. All rights reserved.
International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope, Vol-5, No. 3, pp. 398-406.
https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2024.v05i03.0759 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85201820509&doi=10.47857%2firjms.2024.v05i03.0759&partnerID=40&md5=15ad73848d82c4019c630045a1238dbd
Menon V., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bangalore, India; Chellasamy A., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bangalore, India
Social Media Dependency and Facebook Usage among the Older Adults of Kerala
Facebook intensity; older adults; social media dependency; well-being
Social media has become an integral part of modern society, with people of all ages using various platforms to connect, share information, and stay up-to-date on current events. However, there has been a recent trend of increased Facebook usage among older adults, which has raised concerns about social media dependency. The current study explores the trends in social media dependency and Facebook intensity among older adults of Kerala. The present study employed a quantitative research design and the sample consisted of 416 older adults, aged above 60 years. Two scales were used to collect data: the Social Media Dependency Scale (SMDS) and the Facebook Intensity Measure (FBI). Frequency and percentage analysis, Spearman's Rho, Kruskal-Wallis H test, and Mann-Whitney U test were carried out using SPSS (Version 23) for deriving results. Those individuals who are more dependent on social media are also more likely to engage in high levels of Facebook activity. A good majority of the participants were found to be using social media and Facebook for more than 3 hours in a day and having more than 400 friends. Social media dependency and Facebook intensity were reported to be high in urban localities, South Kerala having significantly higher rates of social media dependency when compared to North and Central regions. Social media dependency was found to be high among males, whereas no difference was in Facebook intensity among male and females. Implications: Given the importance of social connections for the well-being of older adults, it is critical to understand the impact of social media use on their lives and develop strategies to promote healthy social media behaviour. 2023 Redfame Publishing Inc.. All Rights Reserved.
Menon V.A.; Prasad A.; Puthur L.A.; Soman K.K.; Joseph L.
Studies in Media and Communication, Vol-11, No. 4, pp. 202-208.
https://doi.org/10.11114/smc.v11i4.6060 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85162086575&doi=10.11114%2fsmc.v11i4.6060&partnerID=40&md5=87b3809afaadc66cb1461d20b70fc045
Menon V.A., Department of Media Studies, Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous), Bangalore, 560067, India; Prasad A., Niyama Digital Healthcare Private Limited, Chennai, India; Puthur L.A., Department of Media Studies, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, 560029, India; Soman K.K., Department of Education, School of Education & Training, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, 610005, India; Joseph L., Department of Commerce, St Joseph University, Bengaluru, 560027, India
Reportage of AFSPA incidents in mainstream media: Media shying away from criticising army /
The primary focus of the research work deals with the limited coverage of Armed Forces Special Powers Act by the National Media. Armed Forces Special Powers Act came into existence in the newly formed India in the year 1957. Media has been catering the interest of millions, but what about those sections of the Indian society which are suppressed by the imperialistic state apparatus?
Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies
Rv1899c, an HDAC1ZBTB25-Interacting Protein of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Promotes Stress Resistance and Immune Evasion in Infected Macrophages
autophagy; epigenetics; immune evasion; macrophage polarization; tuberculosis
Rv1899c, a previously identified HDAC1ZBTB25-interacting protein of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, plays a crucial role in bacterial adaptation and immune modulation. Recombinant M. smegmatis-expressing Rv1899c (MS_ Rv1899c) showed enhanced survival under acidic and oxidative stress compared to vector controls, along with improved early intracellular growth in THP1-derived macrophages. This was accompanied by reduced reactive oxygen species (ROS), diminished cytokines associated with inflammation and downregulation of autophagy proteins ATG5, Beclin, and LC3, which ultimately skewed the immune response, suppressing the pro-inflammatory M1 macrophage population. Targeting Rv1899c with 3-aminobenzamide (3-AB) impaired intracellular bacterial survival and restored IL-12B expression, while its combination with the HDAC inhibitor C1994 significantly enhanced bacterial clearance. Structural modelling confirmed the high stereochemical quality of the Rv1899c macrodomain, and computational studies identified 3-AB as the strongest ligand (?5.75 kcal/mol), stabilized through hydrogen bonding and hydrophobic interactions with key residues. Molecular dynamics simulations conducted for 200 ns demonstrated stable proteinligand interactions with consistent parameters, while MM/GBSA analysis indicated favourable binding energy (?G_bind = ?6.6 kcal/mol), largely influenced by van der Waals and electrostatic forces. Together, these findings highlight Rv1899c as a mediator of stress resistance and immune evasion and propose it as a potential therapeutic target against M. tuberculosis. 2025 by the authors.
Menon, Arjun M.; Gopichand, Boinapalli; Thomas, Shwetha Susan; Abhinand, Kuniyil; Nair, Bipin G.; Kumar, Geetha B.; Babu, Pradeesh; Arun, K.B.; Edison, Lekshmi K.; Madhavan, Aravind
International Journal of Molecular Sciences;Volume;26;Issue;22;Article No.;10872;
Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)
https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms262210872 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105023078876?origin=resultslist
Menon A.M., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India; Gopichand B., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India; Thomas S.S., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India; Abhinand K., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India; Nair B.G., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India; Kumar G.B., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India; Babu P., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India; Arun K.B., Department of Life Sciences, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, 560029, India; Edison L.K., Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32608, FL, United States; Madhavan A., School of Biotechnology, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, AmritapuriKerala, Kollam, 690525, India
Culture and Psychology;Volume;31;Issue;2;pp.614-632
Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library
https://doi.org/10.1177/1354067X241242417 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85190527930?origin=resultslist
Background: Contrary to traditional notions of emerging adulthood as a period free from parental pressures, the prolonged transition to adulthood in contemporary society implies that parental influence remains a significant factor in the lives of emerging adults. This presents a potential challenge to emerging adults, as navigating independence while managing parental expectations can result in adverse psychological outcomes. The present study examined the relationship between perceived parental expectations and fear of negative evaluation (FNE) and the mediating role of maladaptive perfectionism. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 466 emerging adults from India between 18 and 25 years old. They responded to the Perception of Parental Expectations Inventory, the Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism-Brief Scale, and the Brief Fear of Negative EvaluationStraightforward Items Scale. Results: Correlation analyses revealed significant, positive associations between perceived parental expectations, maladaptive perfectionism, and FNE. Findings from regression analyses indicated that increased perceptions of parental expectations and maladaptive perfectionism predicted increased levels of FNE. The relationship between perceived parental expectations and FNE was fully mediated by maladaptive perfectionism. Conclusion: A key reason for heightened perceptions of parental expectations associated with increased FNE is that emerging adults tend to adopt unrealistic perfectionistic standards. Maladaptive perfectionism represents a vital intervention target for individuals who perceive elevated parental expectations and are at risk for FNE, offering promising avenues for promoting well-being in emerging adults. 2024 The Author(s). This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).
Menon, Sanjana; Aiswarya V. R.; Rajan, Santhosh Kareepadath
Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine;Volume;47;Issue;5;pp.479-487
https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176241252949 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85194896711?origin=resultslist
Menon S., Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Aiswarya V. R., Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Rajan S.K., Dept. of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bangalore, India
Menon, Soumya V.; Juneja, Bhanu; Joshi, Unnati; Faujdar, Manu; Chinnathambi, Arunachalam; Alahmadi, Tahani Awad; Arulselvan, Palanisamy; Thangavelu, Indumathi
Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology;Volume;105;Issue;;Article No.;106629;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jddst.2025.106629 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85216226454?origin=resultslist
Menon, Soumya V.; Sandhwar, Vishal; Chaudhary, Sarita; Bhanot, Deepak; Arulselvan, Palanisamy; Govindasamy, Chandramohan; Khan, Muhammad Ibrar; Suriyaprakash, Jagadeesh; Thangavelu, Indumathi; Boopathi, T.S.
International Journal of Biological Macromolecules;Volume;300;Issue;;Article No.;139923;
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2025.139923 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85216208659?origin=resultslist
Menon, Soumya V.; Thakore, Sanketsinh; Verma, Ashish; Dhadda, Surbhi; Chinnathambi, Arunachalam; Alharbi, Sulaiman Ali; Bharathi, Muruganantham; Arulselvan, Palanisamy; Thangavelu, Indumathi
Journal of Applied Polymer Science;Volume;142;Issue;3;Article No.;e56376;
https://doi.org/10.1002/app.56376 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85208728559?origin=resultslist
Idiosyncratic Deals and Motherhood Stress: Understanding the Mediating Effect of Work to Family Enrichment with Moderating Effect of Workplace Dignity
Idiosyncratic Deals; Motherhood Stress; Working Mothers; Workplace Dignity; Workfamily Enrichment
Motherhood stress has developed as a substantial yet underexplored outcome of present-day employment practices, particularly in organizational contexts where flexibility is increasingly individualized. While prior research has examined motherhood stress, flexible work arrangements, and idiosyncratic deals largely in isolation, limited attention has been given to how personalized flexibility shapes the psychological experiences of working mothers. This study attempts to bridge this gap by examining how I-deals influence motherhood stress through psychological and relational mechanisms embedded within organizational and socio-cultural contexts. Drawing on interdisciplinary literature, this study positions I-deals as context-dependent resources whose effects on motherhood stress are mediated by work family enrichment and where workplace dignity has a moderating role. The study adopts a quantitative survey approach across 410 female employees in the Indian IT sector to test the proposed hypotheses among working mothers. The study establishes a direct and negative association between Idiosyncratic deals and work to family enrichment which further plays a mediating role with motherhood stress. It also found that workplace dignity plays a significant role in moderating the association between I-deals and work to family enrichment. The study contributes by integrating organizational behaviour and motherhood research, reconceptualizing flexibility as a psychologically contingent practice, and highlighting the importance of work to family enrichment and dignity in shaping stress outcomes. The findings offer an understanding and practical insights for organizations looking to design flexibility policies that genuinely support working mothers without inadvertently intensifying stress. 2026, Iquz Galaxy Publisher. All rights reserved.
International Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Scope;Volume;7;Issue;2;pp.472-483
https://doi.org/10.47857/irjms.2026.v07i02.010474 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105036578390?origin=resultslist
Menon V., Management Department, School of Business and Management, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India; Annamalai S., Management Department, School of Business and Management, Christ University, Karnataka, Bangalore, India
Developing a psychometric scale to measure motherhood stress among newly working mothers in Indias IT sector
Factor analysis; Idiosyncratic deals; Motherhood stress measurement; Organizational behavior; Psychometric validation; Stress scale; Working mothers
While becoming a mother is an incredible blessing, it can also be a very stressful time for women. India has a unique cultural and economic diversity, with women facing distinct challenges in their role as new mothers, including family obligations and a tendency toward a patriarchal mindset. This research aims to identify the unique stress factors related to motherhood stress for a new working mother in the IT sector and to create a scale to measure these factors. The study employed a mix of qualitative methods, such as focus group discussions, and quantitative research methods, including a pilot survey among 115 mothers, to develop a new scale for motherhood stress. Four main factors were identified through exploratory factor analysis: career-related stress, adequacy of support systems, maternal guilt, and self-efficacy. A new 31-item scale is proposed. Internal consistency, reliability, and validity were established for all items on the scale, with a KMO value of 0.826 and a Cronbach's alpha of 0.840. This new scale will be a useful tool for organizations to understand motherhood stress among newly working mothers and to adopt practices that reduce stress and address prejudices through interventions such as anti-discrimination policies, managerial sensitization, flexible work options, career counseling, and peer support. For policymakers, this study highlights the need for an industrial policy that recognizes the cultural setting and the unique challenges faced by Indian working mothers, as well as the importance of rigorous enforcement of maternity policies to ensure equitable treatment for them. 2026 AESS Publications. All Rights Reserved.
Journal of Asian Scientific Research;Volume;16;Issue;1;pp.269-284
https://doi.org/10.55493/5003.v16i1.5881 https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105029801069?origin=resultslist
Menon V., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bannerghata Road, Bangalore, 560076, India; Annamalai S., School of Business and Management, Christ University, Bannerghata Road, Bangalore, 560076, India
A study on the current status of Kathakali with special reference to participation of women /
The human evolution has witnessed a journey of joy and pain, might vary from region to region yet all community share a common thread and nostalgia. Art forms are such communication tools which preserved and promoted such cultural events. Kathakali is the indigenous art form of Kerala, the southern state of India. Katha means Story and Kali means Performance Kathakali, the world renowned Classical Dance-Drama of Kerala, originated in Kottarakkara during the first quarter of the 15th Century.