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Dr. Vijay Viegas is an accomplished academician with over 15 years of teaching, research, and mentoring experience. He currently serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Don Bosco College, Panjim. A Ph.D. holder, Dr. Viegas has specialized in emotional intelligence, mental health, sports psychology, and psychological assessment. He has guided over 100 Postgraduate thesis across diverse themes such as adolescent development, occupational well-being, trauma, and psychological resilience. Known for his engaging lectures and methodical approach, he is frequently invited as a resource person for research methodology workshops, SPSS training, and mental health awareness programs across Goa.
Dr. Viegas has an impressive body of scholarly work, including over 20 research papers published in reputed journals like UGC Care-listed and SCOPUS-indexed journals. He has also contributed book chapters to national-level publications, including volumes published by IGNOU and Cinnamon Teal Publishing, focusing on statistical methods in psychological research and adolescent mental health. His work exploring AI’s role in education earned him the Best Paper Award at the APSPA International Conference in 2025. In addition to his research and teaching roles, Dr. Viegas is a co-supervisor for Ph.D. scholars at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai, and is actively involved in curriculum design, editorial work, and academic event coordination. His commitment to psychological well-being, academic excellence, and inclusive education makes him a valued member of the Don Bosco academic community.
- CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS AND PROCEEDINGS
PRESENTED AND PUBLISHED
• “Transforming Education and Mental Health: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Counselling Practices.” Presented and published in the proceedings of the 7th APSPA International Conference on AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education, organised by APSPA Malaysia, INSPA India, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Goa, and St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa — 6–8 March 2025.
• “Leader Behaviour, Learned Optimism and Job Satisfaction among Women Entrepreneurs in Goa.” Presented and published in the proceedings of the 2nd India–Greater Mekong Sub-Region International Conference on Emerging Trends in Tourism, Entrepreneurship and Management, organised by the Department of Economics, Fr. Agnel College, Pilar — 27–29 November 2019.
• “Body Image and Mental Health among Obese Adolescents.” Presented and published at the national seminar Enhancing Mental Health throughout the Life Span: Issues, Challenges and Interventions, organised by the Department of Psychology, M.E.S. College of Arts and Commerce — 1–2 March 2019.
• “Adjustment–Neuroticism as a Correlate of Sports Performance of Professional Sports Players: A Study for Intervention.” Presented at the ICSSR-sponsored national seminar Counselling Strategies for Enhancement of Physical and Psychological Well-Being and published in its proceedings, pp. 54–63, organised by M.E.S. College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar — 7–8 September 2012.
• “Attitude towards Electrical Power Saving among the Youth and Elderly: A Study for Intervention.” Presented at the national seminar Environmental Behaviour: Issues, Challenges and Prospects and published in its proceedings, pp. 96–111, organised by the Abbé Faria Postgraduate Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa — 26–27 March 2010.
PUBLISHED IN PROCEEDINGS
• “A Psychological Perspective to Nonverbal Communication and Interpersonal Interactions.” In Communication: A Medium for Human Interaction, pp. 76–82. ISBN 9789380837888.
• “Understanding the Spoken and the Unspoken: A Transactional Analysis Perspective to Human Communication.” In Communication: A Medium for Human Interaction, pp. 83–88. ISBN 9789380837888.
• “Organizational Communication: A Key to Improving Employee Job Satisfaction.” In Communication: A Medium for Human Interaction, pp. 51–56. ISBN 9789380837888.
• “An Assessment of Spiritual Intelligence and Psychological Distress among Cancer Patients: A Study for Educational Intervention.” In Spiritualism and Its Influence on Moral Value Systems across Different Age Groups, pp. 17–22.
• “A Study of Emotional Maturity, Sports Competition Anxiety and Psychological Performance among Sports Players in Goa.” In Counselling Strategies for Enhancement of Physical and Psychological Well-Being, pp. 80–93. ISBN 9789380837475.
• “Mediating Crisis: An Assessment of Mental Health Status among Children of Alcoholics in Goa.” In Counselling Strategies for Enhancement of Physical and Psychological Well-Being, pp. 52–58. ISBN 9789380837475.
• “An Assessment of Leader Behaviour, Learned Optimism and Job Satisfaction among Women Entrepreneurs.” In Women Empowerment: Changing Perspectives in Changing Times, pp. 31–46.
• “Body Dissatisfaction among Adolescent Boys and Girls: Relationship between Body Mass Index, Eating Attitudes and Body Dissatisfaction.” In Adolescence: A Journey from Conflict to Integration, pp. 44–61 — 2011.
• “Giving Death a Helping Hand: An Informed Perspective on the Euthanasia Debate.” In The Freedom of Choice and the Need to Be Pro-Life: A Focus on Abortion and Euthanasia — 2011.
PRESENTED AT CONFERENCES AND SEMINARS
• “Sexual Behaviors among Adolescents of Migrant Workers in Goa.” Presented at the 27th BPA Multidisciplinary National Conference on Cultural Symbiosis: Psycho-Social Perspectives and Challenges, St. Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Goa — 12–13 February 2020.
• “Organizational Climate and Occupational Self-Efficacy among Hotel Managers in Goa.” Presented at Synthesize: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Management and Social Science, organised by Christ University, Bengaluru — 10–11 March 2017.
• “Mental Health and Achievement Motivation of Adolescents with Inter-Parental Violence at Home.” Presented at the national seminar Adolescent Mental Health: Cause for Attention towards a Healthier Tomorrow, organised by M.E.S. College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar.
• “Psychological Skill Usage and Subjective Well-Being among Sports Players in Goa.” Presented at the national seminar Sports Psychology: Applications and Emerging Trends, organised by Goa College of Home Science in collaboration with the Goa Psychology Association — 22–23 March 2016.
• “An Assessment of Emotional Intelligence and Psychological Performance among Professional Sports Players.” Presented at the 48th National and 17th International Conference of the Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, organised by the Department of Psychology, Karnatak University, Dharwad.
• “Resilience and Coping among Youth.” Presented at the state-level seminar Stress and Coping among the Youth, organised by Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola, Goa.
- PUBLICATIONS
1. (2023). Quality of sibling relationships and psychological wellbeing in Adults: Impact of sibling dyad. Journal for Reattach Therapy and developmental diversities. 6(10s2):1954-1962. eISSN: 2589-7799. (SCOPUS Indexed)
2. (2023): Mental Health Implications of Covid-19: Generalised Anxiety, Depression and Stress. Inspa Journal of Applied and School Psychology. 6 (2), 178-186. (UGC Care listed)
3. (2022). Impact of police work on police officers' spouses: A study of marital quality and quality of life. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, Springer, ISSN: 0882-0783 (SCOPUS Indexed)
4. (2021). Body image and psychological well-being in adolescents. Spectrum: Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 13, ISSN 2348-4322.
5. (2020). Psychological Distress and Adversarial Growth among Cancer Patients. Biomedical and Pharmacological Journal, 13(3), 1329-1337, https://doi.org/10.13005, (SCOPUS Indexed)
6. (2020). Job Stress and Work-Family Conflict as correlates of Job Satisfaction among Police Officials. Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, Springer, ISSN: 0882-0783, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11896-020-09388-w, (SCOPUS Indexed)
7. (2019). Body image and mental health among Obese Adolescents. Ajanta Prakashan: An international multidisciplinary quarterly research journal, 8(1), 32-38, ISSN No. 2277-5730. Impact factor: 5.5, UGC Sr. No. 40776
8. Hotel Managers: Role of Organisational Climate and Occupational Self- Efficacy. International Journal of Scientific Research, 8 (1), 21 – 23, ISSN No 2277 – 8179. Impact factor: 4.176, UGC Sr. No. 49217
9. (2018). Corporate Social Responsibility of Hand-Picked Companies in Goa: An Exploratory Study. Global Journal for Research Analysis, 7 (12), 42-44, ISSN No. 2277- 8160. Impact factor: 4.547, UGC Sr. No. 49177
10. (2017). Hotels in Goa: An analysis of the quality of work-life of employees in relation to gender and hotel star category. Global Journal for research analysis, 6, (12), 519 – 521, ISSN No 2277-8160, Impact factor: 4.547, UGC Sr. No. 49177
11. (2017). Quality of Work Life and Organizational Commitment among Hotel Employees in Goa. International Journal of Scientific Research, 6 (8), 170 – 172, ISSN No 2277 – 8179. Impact factor: 4.176, UGC Sr. No. 49217
12. (2017). Gender differences in sexual attitudes among Adolescents. Global Journal for Research Analysis, 6 (4), 603-605, ISSN No. 2277- 8160. Impact factor: 4.547, UGC Sr. No. 49177
13. (2015). Occupational Stress among Psychiatric and General Nurses. International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 4(6), 2217-2221. ISSN (Online) 2319-7064
14. (2015). A psychological perspective of the impact of media on young minds. Spectrum: Interdisciplinary Research Journal, ISSN 2348-4322.
15. (2014). Self-Efficacy and Psychological Skill Usage among Professional Sports Players in Goa. International Journal of Social Sciences Review, 2(4) 357-359. ISSN 2347-3797
16. (2014). A study of birth order and emotional intelligence among adolescents from dual-parent homes in Goa. International Journal of Education and Management Studies, 4(3), 203-205. ISSN-p- 2231-5632.
17. (2014). Passion and Psychological Skill Usage among Professional Sports Players in Goa. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 5(4), 425-429, ISSN-p- 2229-4937.
18. (2014). Mental Health among sexually abused adolescents. Spectrum: Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 8, ISSN 2348-4322.
19. (2014). An assessment of emotional intelligence and psychological performance among professional sports players. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 5(3). ISSN 2229-5356, Impact Factor 0.47
20. (2012). An assessment of socio-genic need satisfaction, emotional competence and self-concept among juvenile delinquents: A study for educational intervention. International Journal of Management and Computing Sciences (IJMCS), 2(3), 48-64. ISSN 2231-3303.
21. (2012). An assessment of adjustment - neuroticism, flight management and safety attitudes and wellbeing of naval pilots: a study for intervention. International e-Journal of Management and Behavioural Sciences, 2. 126-143, ISSN 2278-5671.
22. (2012). Occupational stress in relation to the quality of work-life among airline cabin-crew: an assessment for therapeutic intervention. International e-Journal of Management and Behavioural Sciences, 2. 144-158, ISSN 2278-5671.
- BOOK / CHAPTERS
1. (2020). Block-3 Statistical Methods-I. A book titled: Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. http://egyankosh.ac.in//handle/123456789/73195
2. (2020). Block-1 Introduction. A book titled: Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. https://egyankosh.gkpad.com/
3. Unit-2: Data organisation and graphical representation. A book titled: Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-I. Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi. https://egyankosh.gkpad.com/
4. (2016). Mental Health and Achievement Motivation of Adolescents with inter-parental violence at home. A book titled: Adolescent Mental Health: Cause for Attention towards a Healthier Tomorrow. 76-84. ISBN 978-93-83175-81-9. Cinnamon teal Publishing: Margao, India.
- FDP'S ATTENDED
• One-week online Faculty Development Programme titled, ‘Enabling teachers with AI tools and innovative approaches for effective teaching-learning.’ organized by Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Delhi from 8th January to 12th January 2026.
• Participated in the Faculty Development programme on Quality in Higher Education: Innovation and Global Perspectives, organized by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa from 15th -17th April 2025.
• Completed the NEP 2020 Orientation and Sensitization Programme under Malavia Mission Teacher Training Programme of University Grants Commission, organized by UGC-MMTTC, Goa University from 18th – 27th March 2025
• Participated in the State Level Faculty Development programme on Advancing Excellence in Higher Education: Innovation and Global Perspectives, organized by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa in collaboration with PACT Foundation and O.P. Jindal Global University, India, on 30th January, 2025.
• Attended a National Level Faculty Development Programme on ‘Holistic Learning for Excellence in Higher Education’, organized by IQAC, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa from 22nd to 26th October 2024, in hybrid mode.
• Four-week induction/orientation programme for “Faculty in Universities/Colleges/Institutes of Higher Education’ held from 19th June -18th July 2021 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanujan College, University of Delhi.
• Two-week inter-disciplinary refresher course/faculty development programme titled ‘Managing online classes and Co-creating MOOCS (level 2)’ held from 02nd -16th June 2021 organized by Teaching Learning Centre, Ramanijan College, University of Delhi.
• Two-Day Faculty Enrichment Program on the topic ‘Enhancing Education through Technology’ held on 8th and 9th April 2019 at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
• Two-Day Faculty Enrichment Program on the topic ‘Ensuring Excellence in Higher Education through intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) ’ held on 5th and 6th April 2018 at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
• Two-Day Faculty Enrichment Program on the topic ‘Seven habits of highly effective professors’ held in April 2017 at St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa.
- SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES ATTENDED
• Attended a National Level Workshop titled, “Enhancing Research visibility and Orcid” organized by St. Xavier’s College in collaboration with the IQAC on 3rd April 2025.
• Attended half day workshop on ‘tips for good academic writing’ organized by Don Bosco College Panjim in collaboration with Goa State Research Foundation on 25th February 2025.
• Participated in Two Day Workshop: Navigating the Pathways of Research Publishing in Scopus-indexed journals- Day 1 at Research and Consultancy Cell, Vidya Prabodhini College (VPCCECM), Goa, on Saturday 25 September, 2021 Presented by Vishal Gupta Sr. Consultant, Elsevier, Dr Sumit Narula Deputy Dean Research, Amity University Gwalior
• Participated in Two Day Workshop: Navigating the Pathways of Research Publishing in Scopus-indexed journals- Day 2 at Research and Consultancy Cell, Vidya Prabodhini College (VPCCECM), Goa, on Saturday 26 September, 2021 Presented by Vishal Gupta Sr. Consultant, Elsevier, Dr Sumit Narula Deputy Dean Research, Amity University Gwalior
• Participated in the Faculty Knowledge Sharing Program On “Psychometric Approach to Student Assessment” organized by ICFAI Business School, Bangalore on 26-Sep-2021
• Attended a state level Workshop on the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2021 titled, “Meeting Mental Health Challenges in an Unequal World” organized by the department of psychology of St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa on 9th October 2021.
• One day workshop on “Clinical Hypnotherapy” by Dr. Srikanth Acharya, Clinical Psychologist, Hypnotherapist and Behavioral Trainer, Hyderabad held on 31st February May 2019, organized by Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar-Goa.
• One day workshop on, “Writing a Research Paper” held on 12th October 2016, organized by Research and Development Cell, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa.
• A two-day workshop on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, held on 16th and 17th February 2014, organized by Sangath-Goa.
• ICSSR sponsored two-day state-level workshop on ‘SPSS and its application in social sciences’ held on 8th and 9th March 2013, organized by Research and Development Cell, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa - Goa.
• Workshop on ‘Somatic Inkblot Series’ Organized by Dr. Mridhila Mishra, Department of Psychology, Punjab University.
- WORKSHOP CONDUCTED
• Resource person for a workshop titled, ‘Cracking the Code of Research’ for the B.A. Psychology students of PES college Ponda held on 12th August 2025.
• Resource person for a workshop titled, ‘Cracking the Code of Research’ for the B.A. Psychology students of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar held on 29th July 2025.
• Resource person for a workshop titled, “Research: Start to End” for the Post-graduate students of the Abbe Faria Post Graduate Department of Psychology, St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa-Goa held on 21st June, 2024
• Resource person for a session on Digital Dilemmas: ‘Addressing Technology and Social Media Challenges, during the One Day National Conference on the theme ‘Adolescence: A Journey from Conflict to Integration’ organised by the department of Psychology, Rosary college on 29th August, 2024.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Methodology’ for the TYBA Psychology students of MES College, Zuarinagar-Vasco held 13th August, 2024.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Start to the End’ for the TYBA Psychology students of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar held on 13th July 2024.
• Resource person for a session on the topic ‘Data analysis using SPSS’ organised by the department of BCA, Rosary college on 16th September, 2023.
• Resource person for the certificate course on ‘Research Methodology’ organised by the department of Psychology, Rosary college on 2nd and 9th September, 2023.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Methodology’ for the TYBA Psychology students of MES College, Zuarinagar-Vasco held 17th August, 2023.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Methodology’ for the TYBA Psychology students of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar held on 7th January 2023.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Analysing data using SPSS Software’ for the TYBA Psychology students of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar held on 2nd January 2020.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Orientation’ for the TYBA Psychology students of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar held on 21st July 2018.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Orientation’ for the TYBA Psychology students of Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar held on 15th July 2017.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Orientation’ for the TYBA Psychology students of Carmel College, Nuvem held on 9th July 2017.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Orientation’ for the TYBA Psychology students of MES College, Zuarinagar-Vasco held 29th June 2017.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Research Orientation’ for the TYBA Psychology students of MES College, Zuarinagar-Vasco held on 4th August 2016.
• Resource person for the workshop titled, ‘Enhancing Teacher Outcome- a transactional analysis perspective.’ for the faculty of Shree Damodar Higher Secondary School of Science, Margao held on 23rd October 2012.
- FUNDED PROJECTS
Young Data Detectives: Introduction to Data in Research', Goa State Research Foundation, Rs 83,700/- 2025, PI
- INTERNATIONAL LEVEL ACHIEVEMENTS
Best Paper award Transforming Education and Mental Health: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Counselling Practices presented at the 7th APSPA International conference on AI and the Future of School Psychology and Education organized by Asia Pacific School Psychology Association, Malaysia (APSPA), Indian School Psychology Association (INSPA), India, Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Goa and St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, Goa – India; from 6th - 8th March 2025.
- GOOGLE SCHOLAR ID
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=hvmcWpIAAAAJ&hl=en
- ORCID ID
0000-0002-9891-5393
