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Dr. Lalpeki Ralte
Assistant Professor
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School of Social Sciences
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Department of Psychology
Dr. Lalpeki is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences, MS Ramaiah University. She holds a PhD in Psychology from Martin Luther Christian University, India. She completed her MSc in Counselling Psychology at Montfort College, Bengaluru, and has extensive experience as an empaneled psychotherapist and affiliate psychologist with organizations such as Spring Health, Optum, Live Laugh Love Foundation, DocVita, and The Mood Space. Her private psychotherapy practice is based in Bengaluru.
Dr. Lalpeki’s research spans online couples’ relationships, psychosocial well-being, exploratory and intervention-based technology mediated issues among emerging adults. She has published in leading journals and has contributed a book chapter and has presented at national and international conferences and is committed to advancing mental health and psychosocial well-being through teaching, research and practice.
Qualifications
- PhD in Psychology
Martin Luther Christian University - 2025
- Master of Science (MS)
Montfort College/Martin Luther Christian University - 2016
- Bachelor of Science (BS)
Mount Carmel College/Bangalore University - 1998
Experience
Total Years of Experience10 Years
Academic Experience1 year with Jyoti Niwas College
Industry Experience9 years private practice and Consultant Psychotherapist with Mental Health Platforms
- Applied psychology for emerging adults, digital social phenomena for well-being, meta-analytic research methods, Psychosocial well-being and contemporary societal issues.
Books Published
- Ralte, L. 2024. ‘Digital Romance and Changing Norms: The New Landscape of Marriage’, in Editor, E.E. (ed.) Psychosocial Basis of Mental Health & Illness. India: Arihant Publishers. ISBN 978-93-95270-53-3.
National Conference Papers
- Ralte, L; Gomes, R; Fanai, L. 2018. ‘The Enhancement of Cognitive Learning through the Integration of IEP on Children with Learning Disabilities’, Paper presented at T. John College, Bengaluru.
International Conference Papers
- Ralte, L. 2024. ‘Lived Experiences of Urban Unmarried Adults in Online Romantic Relationships: Their Meaning Making of Intimacy, Passion and Commitment’, paper presented at the 17th International Conference on Humanities, Psychology and Social Sciences, Paris, France. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.10281.92003.
National Journal Papers
- Karki, P; Ralte, L; Thekkathil, A. 2022. ‘Profiles of Indian Authors among the Top 100,000 Scientists Worldwide on Standardized Citation Metrics’, Journal of Information Management, 9(1), pp. 48–58. doi:10.5958/2348-1773.2022.00005.4.(DOI Link)
International Journal Papers
- Ralte, L. 2024. ‘Meaning Making of Intimacy, Passion and Commitment: Lived Experiences of Unmarried Adults in Online Romantic Relationships’, Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science, 37(6). doi:10.9734/jesbs/2024/v37i61363.
- Ralte, L. 2019. ‘A Survey on Individual Differences of Open Access Journals’, International Journal of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Paper no. 2011178.
- Ralte, L. 2018. ‘Exploring Challenges Faced by Urban Single Working Women in Bangalore’, IJRSS, ISSN 2249-2496.
- Fanai, L; Ralte, L; Gomes, R. 2018. ‘Effect of Motivational Interview among Substance Users – A Meta-analysis Framework’, IJRAR, ISSN 2349-1269.
- Registered with NCAHP (National Council of Allied Health Professionals)
- Life Member (LM/2017862), Bhartiya Counselling Psychology Association (BCPA)
- Professional Affiliate (Member No: C2505695534) with the American Psychological Association (APA) Division 17: Society of Counselling Psychology
- Society of Counseling Psychology APA Division 17, National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professionals (NCAHP) and Indian Psychology Network (IPN)
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