Amit Abraham
Amit Abraham | |
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| Born | September 8, 1965 India |
| Occupation(s) | Psychologist, scholar, writer, academic |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Known for | Psychometric scales development, academic leadership, psychological research and writing |
Amit Abraham (born 8 September 1965) is a distinguished Indian scholar, writer, and psychologist. From 2018 to 2020, he held the position of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics and Research) at Mount Zion International University of Rwanda (MZIUR), located in Kigali. Prior to this role, he served as Registrar at Kazi Nazrul University in Asansol, West Bengal, during 2017–2018. Earlier in his career, Abraham was the principal of Scottish Church College, Kolkata between 2015 and 2016 and led the postgraduate psychology department at St. John's College, Agra from 1991 to 2015, where he taught both undergraduate and postgraduate courses and supervised academic research.
His early education took place at St Joseph's College, Nainital, followed by a postgraduate degree in psychology from Delhi University. Abraham’s doctoral research explored the relationship between personality characteristics and Zodiac signs. He also served three terms (2005–2008) as coordinator for the National Commission For Minority Educational Institutions in New Delhi under the Ministry of Human Resource Development. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the U.P. Shikshak Samman in 2006 by the Bright Organization of Youth in Agra. His work has been acknowledged through inclusion in various state government textbooks that emphasize his impact on psychology and social welfare.
Works
Abraham has formulated several psychometric scales assessing attitudes toward subjects such as premarital sex, polygamy, pornography, lesbianism, and homosexuality. Additionally, he developed instruments measuring values, vocational interests, self-monitoring behaviors, and procrastination tendencies. His extensive publication record includes research articles spanning multiple psychological domains, textbooks for academic study, guides for competitive examinations, as well as books aimed at general audiences and self-improvement. He has contributed opinion pieces to prominent Hindi newspapers and appeared on regional television networks including Moon T.V., Sahara T.V., and Sea T.V.
He established Samvaidna, a mental health welfare organization registered under the Societies Registration Act (Registration No. 2016), where he serves as founder and leader. Samvaidna offers free counseling, guidance, and therapeutic services addressing a variety of psychological challenges through regular free camps held in Agra. The organization also provides counseling and drug de-addiction initiatives within the Agra district jail.
Abraham extends psychological support via online platforms and writes a column for the national youth magazine Trailblazer. He acts as a consultant for local print and broadcast media outlets, delivering expert analysis on psychological matters. In partnership with BIG 92.7 FM and Resonance, he facilitated the "Shine Under Pressure" motivational program designed for school students in Agra.
Books
- Amit Abraham. Procrastination – The Opportunity Killer: A Self Assessment Guide and Workbook. Unicorn Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 2013.
- Amit Abraham. General Psychology. Tata McGraw Hill Higher Education, New Delhi. 2011.
- Amit Abraham. The Fifth Commandment (Fiction). createspace.com. 2011.
- Amit Abraham. The Great Game (psycho-social political crime thriller). createspace.com. 2011.
- Amit Abraham. Taming the Little Devils Within. Unicorn Books Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi. 2010.
- Amit Abraham. "You Have The Power To Be Happy". Sterling Publishers, New Delhi. 2009.
- Amit Abraham. "Rules of Attraction: Get the One You Admire". Pustak Mahal, Delhi. 2008.
- Amit Abraham. Personality Development Through Positive Thinking. New Dawn Press (Sterling imprint), Elgin, Ill., 2004.
- Amit Abraham. Mengupas kepribadian anda. Jakarta: Bhuana Ilmu Populer, 2004 (Translation).
- Amit Abraham. Piense En Positivo y Triunfe / Think Positive and Triumph (Spanish paperback). Panorama, Mexico, 2010.
- Amit Abraham. UGC/NET/SLET: Psychology – Paper II: Upkar Prakshan, Agra, 2004.
- Amit Abraham. Fundamentals of Psychology. Y.K. Publishers, Agra, 2002.