Khem Raj Bhatta, PhD +977-9851121830 (M.A. in Psychology: 2006, Ph.D., 2021)
Lecturer, Central Department of Psychology, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
bhattakhem123@gmail.com, khem.bhatta@cdpsy.tu.edu.np

• PhD in Psychology: “Prevalence and Correlates of Test Anxiety: A Case of Bhaktapur District, Nepal”, 2021 from Tribhuvan University
• Master: M.A. in Psychology (Clinical Psychology Specialization), 2004 from Tribhuvan University

• Program Coordinator, Master’s Program in Counseling Psychology: 2077//08/10 to 2081/11/05
• Department Head, Central Department of Psychology: 2081/11/06 to 2082/7/30

Research Grants Received

• Internet Addiction: Prevalence, Correlates, and its Reduction through Group-Based Intervention among Undergraduate Students in Kathmandu: Emerging Faculty Research Grant, Research Directorate, Tribhuvan University: Ongoing
• Evaluation of Students' Answer Sheet: An Investigation of Its Objectivity and Factors Influencing Evaluation: Rector's Office, Research Division
• Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Intervention of Test Anxiety Reduction: Funded by University Grants Commission, Nepal
• Effects of Adjustment on Academic Achievement of Master Level Students: Funded by University Grants Commission, Nepal
• Stress and Job Satisfaction among University Level Teachers: Funded by Rector’s Office, Research Division Tribhuvan University
• Co-researcher: Other than economic reason of migration of young people from eastern Terai, Funded by Save the Children

Book/Chapter Publication

• Social Psychology: Kriti Publication
• Basic Psychology: Kriti Publication
• General Psychology: Kriti Publication
• Psychology- An Introduction: Nepalese Psychological Corporation and Research Center
• Invitation to Psychology: Psychosocial Multiservices Pvt Ltd
• Recovering from Earthquake Trauma: Nepalese Psychological Association
• Book Chapter: Role of Psychologists in Treatment of Juvenile Delinquents: Chapter in Child Psychology and Juvenile Delinquency: Central Department of Psychology and Central Child Welfare Board, Nepal
• Book Chapter: Deviant Behavior in Children: Chapter in Children Rights and Justice in Nepal: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Law
• Understanding the Stressors of School Teachers in Nepal: Essentials in Health and Mental Health, Advances in Mental Health and Addiction

Research articles (Author/Co-author)

• Test Anxiety and Academic Achievement among Students: Psychological Studies-Journal of Central Department of Psychology
• Test anxiety, locus of control, and perceived parenting style of among Bachelor level students: Psychological Studies- Journal of Central Department of Psychology
• Psychological Perspective on Migration: Facts and Perception: International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review
• Sex differences on adjustment and self-esteem of adolescents of convicted and non- convicted parents: European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research
• Non-economic factors that push or pull Nepalese youth for labor migration abroad: Coauthor: Psychological Studies: Central Department of Psychology
• Identification and treatment of Nepal 2015 earthquake survivors with posttraumatic stress disorder by non-specialist volunteers: An exploratory cross-sectional study: Indian Journal of Psychiatry
• Test Anxiety: Prevalence and Correlates: International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review
• Adolescents perception on parent child conflict and its resolution: A qualitative study: Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health o Post-COVID Remote Memory Service and Webinar-based Memory First Aid Dementia Training for non-medical graduates in Nepal, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka: BJPsych International
• Challenges of Online Education during COVID-19 Pandemic in Nepal: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Economic Issues o Test anxiety and demographic variables affecting academic achievement among undergraduate psychology students: International Journal of Education & Management: 2020
• Demographic factors in stress, anxiety, and depression of older women: Indian Journal of Health and Well-being: 2020

  Paper Presented

• History of Psychology, Its Present Situation and Future in Nepal, Fifth Nepal German Medical Conference, Nepal
• Test anxiety and academic achievement of Tenth Grade Students, Sixth Nepal German Medical Conference, Nepal
• Level of Study habit among master level students, One-day seminar conducted by Central Department of Psychology and NSMHRC, Nepal
• Stress and Job Satisfaction among University Level teachers: 4^th International Conference on Stress Management.