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'''Amit Abraham''' (born 8 September 1965) is an Indian academician, author, and psychologist who has specialised on [[human sexuality]]. He has worked as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics and Research) at the Mount Zion International University of Rwanda (MZIUR), Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa for the period 26 September 2018 to 31 July 2020.<ref>[http://mountzioninternationaluniversity.com/dvc.php Mount Zion International University]{{dead link|date=November 2022}}</ref> Prior to this he was the Registrar at Kazi Nazrul University,<ref>[http://www.knu.ac.in/ Kazi Nazrul University Website]</ref> Asansol, West Bengal, India (March 2017 - March 2018). He has been the former principal of [[Scottish Church College, Kolkata|Scottish Church College]], Kolkata, India (July 2015 - August 2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishchurch.ac.in/|title=Scottish Church College &#124; Kolkata|website=www.scottishchurch.ac.in|accessdate=26 November 2022}}</ref> He has served as the head of the postgraduate department of psychology at [[St. John's College, Agra|St. John's College]], Agra<ref>[http://www.stjohnscollegeagra.com/ St. John's College, Agra] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727065725/http://www.stjohnscollegeagra.com/ |date=27 July 2009 }}, India,</ref> (March 1991 to July 2015). He was teaching graduate and postgraduate classes along with supervision of research work. He had been actively involved in various offbeat research works related with the human psyche. He did his schooling from [[St Joseph's College, Nainital|St. Joseph's College]], [[Nainital]] and his post-graduation in psychology from the [[Delhi University]]. His PhD is in the area of personality as determined and influenced by the Zodiac signs of individuals. He has been the Coordinator<ref>''Times of India''. Lucknow Edition, 8 October 2005.</ref> of the National Commission For Minority Educational Institutions, New Delhi (Under the ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ncmei.gov.in/ |title=Welcome to NCMEI |publisher=Ncmei.gov.in |accessdate=7 November 2012}}</ref> for three consecutive terms (2005–2008). He is also the recipient of the U.P. Shikshak Samman for the year 2006, awarded by Bright Organization of Youth, [[Agra]]. He features in text books of various state governments, as an eminent Indian psychologist, which detail out his diversified contributions in the field of psychology and social causes.
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'''Amit Abraham''' (born 8 September 1965) is an Indian academician, author, and psychologist who has specialised on [[human sexuality]].<ref>[http://mountzioninternationaluniversity.com/dvc.php Mount Zion International University]{{dead link|date=November 2022}}</ref> <ref>[http://www.knu.ac.in/ Kazi Nazrul University Website]</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishchurch.ac.in/|title=Scottish Church College &#124; Kolkata|website=www.scottishchurch.ac.in|accessdate=26 November 2022}}</ref>.


==His works==
==His works==
Abraham has done extensive work on human sexuality and sexual attitudes. He has developed scales for the measurement of attitudes towards [[premarital sex]], [[polygamy]], [[pornography]], [[lesbianism]], and [[homosexuality]]. He has also developed scales for the measurement of values and vocational interest, self-monitoring, procrastination and a case study Performa. He has published research papers in diverse areas. He has authored textbooks and books for competitive examinations. He has also written books on general interest and self-help. He has contributed many articles in the leading daily Hindi newspapers<ref>Danik Jagran (Agra)26 May 2004</ref><ref>Danik Jagran (Agra) 28 May 2006</ref><ref>Amar Ujala (Agra)13 February 2006</ref><ref>DLA Agra 2 June 2007</ref> and appeared on various talk shows in the local and state television including Moon T.V. (Agra), Sahara T.V. (Uttar Pradesh), and Sea T.V. (Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal).
Abraham has done extensive work on human sexuality and sexual attitudes.He has contributed articles to leading Hindi newspapers<ref>Danik Jagran (Agra)26 May 2004</ref><ref>Danik Jagran (Agra) 28 May 2006</ref><ref>Amar Ujala (Agra)13 February 2006</ref><ref>DLA Agra 2 June 2007</ref> and appeared on talk shows. He is also founder and head of Samvaidna,<ref>Amar Ujala(Agra)8 December 2002</ref><ref>[http://www.wiki.name.com/en/Samvaidna Samvaidna – WikiName] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908112603/http://wiki.name.com/en/Samvaidna |date=8 September 2009 }}</ref><ref>Danik Jagran (Agra) 9 December 2002</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://samvaidna.wixsite.com/samvaidna|title=Samvaidna - The Mental Health Welfare Organization|website=samvaidna|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/samvaidna|title=Samvaidna: The Mental Health Organization|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref> a mental health welfare organization.<ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 24 February 2003</ref> <ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 9 May 2004</ref><ref>Sahara Samay (Agra)19 June 2004</ref>


He is also the founder and head of Samvaidna,<ref>Amar Ujala(Agra)8 December 2002</ref><ref>[http://www.wiki.name.com/en/Samvaidna Samvaidna – WikiName] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908112603/http://wiki.name.com/en/Samvaidna |date=8 September 2009 }}</ref><ref>Danik Jagran (Agra) 9 December 2002</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://samvaidna.wixsite.com/samvaidna|title=Samvaidna - The Mental Health Welfare Organization|website=samvaidna|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref>
He is a consultant for the local print and electronic media.<ref>Hindustan (Agra)2 March 2009</ref><ref>Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 29 January 2010</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dlamedia.com/epapermain.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319221210/http://www.dlamedia.com/epapermain.aspx|title=Dla Media Digital Edition|archive-date=19 March 2011|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref> <ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 21 January 2010</ref><ref>DLA (Agra) 21 January 2010</ref><ref>Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 23 January 2010</ref>
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<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/samvaidna|title=Samvaidna: The Mental Health Organization|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref> a mental health welfare organization registered under the Societies Registration Act (Registration No. 2016). The organization is providing free guidance, counseling, and therapy for various psychological problems. Abraham's organization also holds regular free guidance and counseling camps in the city of Agra.<ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 24 February 2003</ref> His organization has done extensive work in the district jail of Agra giving counseling and therapy to the prisoners. Drug de-addiction programs have also been carried out in the jail.<ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 9 May 2004</ref><ref>Sahara Samay (Agra)19 June 2004</ref>
Abraham is also actively involved in offering psychological guidance and counseling via the internet to people. He is offering guidance and counseling through the column of a national youth magazine Trailblazer. He is also the consultant for the local print and electronic media giving interviews and talks on various psychological aspects and issues.<ref>Hindustan (Agra)2 March 2009</ref><ref>Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 29 January 2010</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dlamedia.com/epapermain.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319221210/http://www.dlamedia.com/epapermain.aspx|title=Dla Media Digital Edition|archive-date=19 March 2011|access-date=26 November 2022}}</ref> Abraham along with BIG 92.7 FM and Resonance conducted a week-long "Shine Under Pressure" motivational exercise in which children of various schools in Agra were addressed by him. He gave the students tips on handling stress, anxiety and tensions related with examination pressure and told them about the various ways in which they can enhance their learning and memorize better. He also counseled them for the various psychological problems they were facing.<ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 21 January 2010</ref><ref>DLA (Agra) 21 January 2010</ref><ref>Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 23 January 2010</ref>


[[File:Award Picture.jpg|thumb|right|'''Abraham Receiving U.P. Shikshak Samman From Eminent Indian Hindi Poet-Writer [[Gopaldas Neeraj]]''' ]]
[[File:Award Picture.jpg|thumb|right|'''Abraham Receiving U.P. Shikshak Samman From Eminent Indian Hindi Poet-Writer [[Gopaldas Neeraj]]''' ]]

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Amit Abraham
Born
Amit Abraham

(1965-09-08) 8 September 1965 (age 58)
Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Psychologist, author, academic
Known forCounselor, writer
Websiteamitabraham.wix.com/amitabraham

Amit Abraham (born 8 September 1965) is an Indian academician, author, and psychologist who has specialised on human sexuality.[1] [2][3].

His works

Abraham has done extensive work on human sexuality and sexual attitudes.He has contributed articles to leading Hindi newspapers[4][5][6][7] and appeared on talk shows. He is also founder and head of Samvaidna,[8][9][10][11] [12] a mental health welfare organization.[13] [14][15]

He is a consultant for the local print and electronic media.[16][17][18] [19][20][21]

Abraham Receiving U.P. Shikshak Samman From Eminent Indian Hindi Poet-Writer Gopaldas Neeraj

Bibliography

Books

  • Amit Abraham. Procrastination – The Opportunity Killer: A Self Assessment Guide and Workbook. Unicorn Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (an imprint of Pustak Mahal). 2013.ISBN 9788178063379[22]
  • Amit Abraham. General Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill Higher Education, New Delhi. 2011. ISBN 978-0-07-107799-6[23]
  • Amit Abraham. The Fifth Commandment.(Fiction). createspace.com. 2011.[24][25] ISBN 978-1-4636-1979-4
  • Amit Abraham. The Great Game (a psycho-social political crime thriller). createspace.com. 2011.[26][27][28]
  • Amit Abraham. Taming the Little Devils Within. Unicorn Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (an imprint of Pustak Mahal). 2010. ISBN 978-81-7806-208-2[29]
  • Amit Abraham. "You Have The Power To Be Happy" Sterling Publishers, New Delhi. 2009. ISBN 978-81-2075-570-3
  • Amit Abraham. "Rules of Attraction: Get the One You Admire". Pustak Mahal, Delhi. 2008. ISBN 978-81-7806-151-1
  • Amit Abraham. Personality Development Through Positive Thinking. Elgin, Ill: New Dawn Press (an imprint of Sterling), 2004. 1-932705-11-2[30]
    • Amit Abraham. Mengupas kepribadian anda. Jakarta: Bhuana Ilmu Populer, 2004. (Translation) ISBN 979-694-850-8
    • Amit Abraham. Piense En Positivo y Triunfe / Think Positive and Triumph (paperback, Spanish). Panorama, Mexico (2010-06-30). (Translation)[31]
  • Amit Abraham. UGC/NET/SLET: Psychology – Paper II: Upkar Prakshan, Agra.2004.[32]
  • Amit Abraham. Fundamentals of Psychology. Y.K. Publishers, Agra. 2002. ISBN 978-81-85070-79-7

See also

References

  1. ^ Mount Zion International University[dead link]
  2. ^ Kazi Nazrul University Website
  3. ^ "Scottish Church College | Kolkata". www.scottishchurch.ac.in. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  4. ^ Danik Jagran (Agra)26 May 2004
  5. ^ Danik Jagran (Agra) 28 May 2006
  6. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra)13 February 2006
  7. ^ DLA Agra 2 June 2007
  8. ^ Amar Ujala(Agra)8 December 2002
  9. ^ Samvaidna – WikiName Archived 8 September 2009 at the Wayback Machine
  10. ^ Danik Jagran (Agra) 9 December 2002
  11. ^ "Samvaidna - The Mental Health Welfare Organization". samvaidna. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  12. ^ "Samvaidna: The Mental Health Organization". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  13. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra) 24 February 2003
  14. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra) 9 May 2004
  15. ^ Sahara Samay (Agra)19 June 2004
  16. ^ Hindustan (Agra)2 March 2009
  17. ^ Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 29 January 2010
  18. ^ "Dla Media Digital Edition". Archived from the original on 19 March 2011. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  19. ^ Amar Ujala (Agra) 21 January 2010
  20. ^ DLA (Agra) 21 January 2010
  21. ^ Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 23 January 2010
  22. ^ Procrastination The Opportunity Killer – A Self Assessment Guide And Workbook by Amit Abraham. Unicorn Books. 2013. ISBN 978-8178063379. Archived from the original on 26 March 2014. Retrieved 23 October 2013.
  23. ^ "Textbooks | Competitive Exams | Professional books | McGraw Hill India". www.mheducation.co.in. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  24. ^ The Fifth Commandment
  25. ^ "The Fifth Commandment | Pothi.com". Retrieved 26 November 2022 – via store.pothi.com.
  26. ^ The Great Game
  27. ^ "The Great Game | Pothi.com". Retrieved 26 November 2022 – via store.pothi.com.
  28. ^ Abraham, Amit (6 July 2011). The Great Game. ISBN 978-1-4636-9768-6.
  29. ^ Abraham, Amit (October 2010). Taming the Little Devils Within. Unicorn Books. ISBN 978-8178062082. Archived from the original on 22 October 2010. Retrieved 14 October 2010.
  30. ^ "Personality Development through Positive Thinking – Self-Improvement-STERLING PUBLISHERS". Sterlingpublishers.com. Retrieved 11 August 2012.[permanent dead link]
  31. ^ "Piense en positivo y triunfe / Think positive and triumph 6074520378: Book: Amit Abraham (9786074520378) | Flipkart.com". Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  32. ^ "Upkar Prakashan". Upkar.in. Archived from the original on 21 December 2012. Retrieved 7 November 2012.

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