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Ms Harshita Goyal

Ms Harshita Goyal

Assistant Professor

Department of Psychology

A passionate educator and mental health advocate, Ms. Harshita Goyal has strong academic background and a hands-on approach to both teaching and counselling. She brings a dynamic and empathetic presence to the classroom and beyond.

She holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Psychology and an M.Sc. in Psychology, and has qualified the UGC-NET examination thrice (June 2022, December 2022, and June 2023), along with the GATE exam in 2023. Her consistent academic excellence underscores her deep commitment to the field.

She gained valuable experience as a Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) in Psychology and a school counselor, supporting students’ emotional and psychological well-being. Her field training during Master’s includes a stint at the Women Police Station, where she conducted an intensive two-month internship on marital discord and violence against women—culminating in a comprehensive report. In addition to her academic and field experience, she has volunteered with the Praan Foundation as a helpline responder for six months, offering support to individuals in psychological distress.

Dedicated to student mentorship, mental health advocacy, and impactful research, she continues to inspire and guide future psychologists with enthusiasm, empathy, and academic rigor.

PUBLICATIONS:

Self Esteem and Marital Adjustment – A Correlational Study

Research paper published in referred and peer reviewed journal – International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 11, Issue 4, October – December 2023

Impact of OTT Platforms on Human society: A Comprehensive review

Research paper published in referred and peer reviewed journal – International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 12, Issue 1, January- March 2024

Exploring the Role of Emotional Intelligence in Marital Adjustment: A Comprehensive Review
Research paper published at peer reviewed journal – International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 12, Issue 1, January- March 2024

An in-depth analysis of how the Media influences young adults’ Body image

Research paper published in referred and peer reviewed journal – International Journal of Indian Psychology, Volume 12, Issue 2, April- June 2024

Sexual Anxiety among Young Adults

Research paper published in referred and peer reviewed journal – Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing (IJHW), Volume 15, Issue 2, June 2024

Book Chapter

  • Contributed a book chapter titled “Stereotypes and Mental Health Issues Old Age” in an edited book Aging and Mental Health, an edited book, Global Vision Publishing House, 2023 with ISNN: 978-81-19462-11-7
  • Contributed a book chapter titled “Dressing the Mind: The Psychological Power of Fashion” in an edited book Fashion Pedia, RFI Publication, 2025 with ISBN: 978-81-19135-96-7
  • Contributed a book chapter titled “From Pressure to Power: Harnessing Emotional Agility in the Entrepreneurial Journey” in an edited book Recent Trends in Entrepreneurship & Innovation, RFI Publication, 2025 with ISBN: 978-81-19135-32-5

Paper Presentations

  • Presented a review paper on ‘Covid-19 Pandemic Impact on Mental Health of Citizens of India’ at an International Seminar on 21st Century Psychology: Opportunities and Challenges organized by Chaudhary Bansi Lal University in collaboration With Haryana Psychological Association, 2021
  • Presented a review paper on ‘Suicide due to Academic Failure among students of India’ at 4th APSPA International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) with Specific Reference to School Psychology in Asia Pacific Region, 2023 organized by Asia Pacific School Psychology Association – Malaysia in collaboration with Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, India
  • Presented a review paper at ICSSR Sponsored National Seminar on Navigating Change: Society Technology and Human Well-Being, 2024 organized by Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth, Faridabad on topic ‘Impact of Media on body image in young adults: A comprehensive review’.
  • Presented a review paper on “The Relationship between Early Childhood Parenting Styles and the development of Sexual Offending Behaviours” at International Conference on Culture, Mind and, Society: A Multidisciplinary Dialogue in Humanities and Social Sciences, Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra, 2025
  • Presented a correlational paper on “Body Image and Premarital Sexual Anxiety in Emerging Adulthood” at International Conference on Culture, Mind and, Society: A Multidisciplinary Dialogue in Humanities and Social Sciences, Vishwakarma University, Pune, Maharashtra, 2025

FDP

  • Participated in the FDP on Research Paper Writing Jointly organized by B K Birla Institute of Higher Education Pilani- Rajasthan, Research Foundation of India & RFI-Care.
  • Participated in the FDP on First Hands Experience on SPSS- Introductory Module organized by World Innovators Institute, School of Business Administration, Bhagwan Parshuram Institute of Technology- New Delhi, Research Foundation of India & RFI-Care.
  • Participated in National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR), Chandigarh FDP on Enhancing Research Capabilities for Academic Career Progression conducted by Entrepreneurship Development and Industrial coordination Department.
  • 5 days FDP on Research Paper Writing and Publishing in High Impact Journals organised by Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth.

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