Allen Joshua George

Assistant Professor
  • PhD. Psychology (Central University of Karnataka)
  • M.A. Psychology
  • B.A. Psychology

Allen Joshua George is a faculty in the area of Liberal Arts & Sciences with a doctorate in Psychology. His doctoral research was on the development and efficacy testing of a mindfulness-based intervention to enhance eudaimonic well-being of individuals with hedonic dysregulation. Allen has publications in the areas of positive psychology, health psychology, and organisational psychology. He has expertise in inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary research, particularly with gender studies, and cultural studies. He is also keen about adopting novel methods to answer research questions effectively.

His current areas of research interest include applied positive psychology, positive organisational behaviour, time affluence, mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions, leisure, and meaningful consumption. Allen has also worked extensively on systematic reviews and published several systematic review papers.

Teaching Areas

  • Psychology
  • Happiness & Well-Being
  • Mindfulness
  • Qualitative research

Training & Consulting Areas

  • Positive psychology
  • Mindfulness-based interventions
  • Systematic Literature Review
  • Qualitative Research

Research Area

  • Applied Positive Psychology
  • Eudaimonia
  • Hedonic Dysregulation
  • Mindfulness-Based Positive Psychology Interventions
  • Happiness
  • Time affluence
  • Leisure

Current Research Interests

  • Mindfulness-Based Eudaimonic Enhancement
  • Time Affluence
  • Savoring
  • Leisure
  • Hedonic-Eudaimonic Orientation

Professional Affiliation

  • American Psychological Association (APA) – Member Number: C2002503914
  • National Positive Psychology Association (NPPA) – Professional Member

Publications

  • Allen, J. G., Romate, J., & Rajkumar, E. (2021). Mindfulness-based positive psychology interventions: a systematic review. BMC psychology, 9(1), 116.
  • George, A. J., Rajkumar, E., John, R., Lakshmi, R., & Wajid, M. (2021). Mindfulness-based eudaimonic enhancement for well-being of individuals with alcohol-dependence: A pilot randomized controlled study. The Open Psychology Journal, 14(1).
  • Tresa Sebastian, A., Lal, B., Anupama, J., Varghese, J., Agnus Tom, A., Rajkumar, E., George, A.J., … & John, R. (2021). Exploring the opinions of the YouTube visitors towards advertisements and its influence on purchase intention among viewers. Cogent Business & Management, 8(1), 1876545.
  • Jesline, J., Romate, J., Rajkumar, E., & George, A. J. (2021). The plight of migrants during COVID-19 and the impact of circular migration in India: A systematic review. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 8(1).
  • Wajid, M., Rajkumar, E., Romate, J., George, A. J., & Lakshmi, R. (2021). Exploring the problems faced by patients living with advanced cancer in Bengaluru, India. Heliyon, 7(4).
  • Wajid, M., Rajkumar, E., Romate, J., George, A. J., Lakshmi, R., & Simha, S. (2021). Why is hospice care important? An exploration of its benefits for patients with terminal cancer. BMC palliative care, 20(1), 70.
  • Reshma, P., Rajkumar, E., John, R., & George, A. J. (2021). Factors influencing self-care behavior of socio-economically disadvantaged diabetic patients: A systematic review. Health psychology open, 8(2), 20551029211041427.
  • Anusree, K. B., Kajal, U. K., Sindhu, D. M., Rajkumar, E., Lakshmi, R., Romate, J., … & George, A. J. (2021). Emotional abuse in intimate relationships: A qualitative study among married people. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 25(3), 1-8.
  • Ramachandran, K., Rajkumar, E., George, A. J., & John, R. (2021). Predictors of Anxiety, Sleep Disturbances and Somatic Symptoms among Caregivers of Cancer Patients: A Systematic Review. Indian Journal of Health Studies, 3, 44-64.
  • Agnus Tom, A., Rajkumar, E., John, R., & Joshua George, A. (2022). Determinants of quality of life in individuals with chronic low back pain: a systematic review. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 10(1), 124-144.
  • Sebastian, A. T., Rajkumar, E., John, R., Daniel, M., George, A. J., Greeshma, R., & James, T. (2022). Emotional self-care: exploring the influencing factors among individuals with cancer. Frontiers in psychology, 13, 898345.
  • Rajkumar, E., Rajan, A. M., Daniel, M., Lakshmi, R., John, R., George, A. J., … & Varghese, J. The psychological impact of quarantine due to COVID-19: a systematic review of risk, protective factors and interventions using socio-ecological model framework. Heliyon. 2022; 8: e09765.
  • Daniel, M., John, R., Rajkumar, E., George, A. J., & Abraham, J. (2022). Cognitive style and working memory among adolescents with specific learning disability. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 11(1), 196.
  • Arya, S., & George, A. J. (2022). Trivialization of aggression against women in India: an exploration of life writings and societal perception. Frontiers in psychology, 13, 923753.
  • Krishna, R., Rajkumar, E., Romate, J., Allen, J. G., & Monica, D. (2022). Effect of Carnatic raga-Bilahari based music therapy on anxiety, sleep disturbances and somatic symptoms among caregivers of cancer patients. Heliyon, 8(9).
  • Reshma, J.K., M Pillai, P., Rajeevi, P., CR, S., Rajkumar, E., Joshua George, A., & Greeshma, R. (2022). Socio-cultural and psychological aspects of rape: Perspectives of young men from Kerala. Cogent Social Sciences, 8(1), 2064589.
  • Daniel, M., John, R., Rajkumar, E., George, A. J., & Abraham, J. (2022). Cognitive style and working memory among adolescents with specific learning disability. Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 11(1), 196.
  • Rajkumar, E., Julia, G. J., Sri Lakshmi K, N. V., Ranjana, P. K., Manjima, M., Devi, R. R., … George, A.J. .. & Jacob, A. M. (2022). Prevalence of mental health problems among rural adolescents in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Scientific Reports, 12(1), 16573.
  • Rajkumar, E., Gopi, A., Joshi, A., Thomas, A. E., Arunima, N. M., Ramya, G. S., … George, A.J. .. & Abraham, J. (2023). Applications, benefits and challenges of telehealth in India during COVID-19 pandemic and beyond: a systematic review. BMC Health Services Research, 23(1), 7.
  • Daniel, M., Rajkumar, E., George, A. J., & John, R. (2022). A Systematic review of the risk and protective factors of tobacco use among south Indian adults. The Open Public Health Journal, 15(1).
  • Joshua George, A., John, R., Rajkumar, E., Wajid, M., & Lakshmi, R. (2023). Eudaimonia and mindfulness as predictors of alcohol-dependence: a pilot study. Cogent Psychology, 10(1), 2157964.
  • Vany, V. M., Rajkumar, E., Lakshmi, R., John, R., Sunny, S. M., Joshua George, A., … & Abraham, J. (2023). Influence of decision-making styles and affective styles on academic procrastination among students. Cogent Education, 10 (1).
  • Lakshmi, R., Romate, J., Rajkumar, E., George, A. J., & Wajid, M. (2023). Factors influencing tobacco use behaviour initiation–From the perspective of the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation-Behaviour (COM-B) Model. Heliyon, 9(6).
  • Rajkumar, E., Mitra, J., Yadav, R., Hareesh, P. V., Gangadharan, A., Gopika, M. C., … George, A.J. .. & Rajashekaran, L. (2021). Family violence during COVID-19 and its impact on mental health of children: A systematic review. Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health, 33(1-3), 75-89.
  • Julia, G. J., Romate, J., Allen, J. G., & Rajkumar, E. (2024). Compassionate communication: a scoping review. Frontiers in Communication, 8, 1294586.
  • Hassan, S. S., Kaur, N., George, A. J., Singh, S., & David, R. (2024). Role of Ethical Leadership in Corporate Governance: A Systematic Review. IUP Journal of Corporate Governance, 23(1).
  • Vijayan, D. P., Ghuhato, T., Rajkumar, E., George, A. J., John, R., & Abraham, J. (2024). Exploring the Reasons for Selfie-Taking and Selfie-Posting on Social Media with Its Effect on Psychological and Social Lives: A Study among Indian Youths. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion, 26(5).
  • Mukherjee, D., George, A. J., & Joseph, R. P. Unveiling the Influence of Digital Transformation on Business Model Innovation in the Digital Economy: A Systematic Literature Review. Northern Economic Review, 15(1).

Awards

  • University second rank for Post Graduation in Psychology
  • Short listed for the best paper session at the International Conference of Indian Academy of Health Psychology-2019
  • Deepak Bhat award for best paper at the International Conference of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology-2020