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This Interactive Discussion / Poster Session will begin with a short introduction in which each poster presenter will describe the question and short outcome of their work in a 90-second oral presentation. Following the introduction participants will have the opportunity for individual discussion about the posters.
Presentations
Identity Intersections and Social Justice: Transgender Narratives in Contemporary India.
Harleen Kaur1, Tushar Singh2
1CHRIST University, India; 2Banaras Hindu University, India
This study explores the intersectional experiences of transgender individuals in India, examining how overlapping identities—such as gender, age, socio-economic status, and religion—shape access to human rights and resources. Despite legal advancements, entrenched biases persist, highlighting the need for inclusive advocacy aligned with SDGs 10 and 16 for equality and social transformation.
Can Negative Self-image Mediate the Link Between Social Rejection and Social Identity or Does Resilience Matter?
Izuchukwu Ndukaihe1, Philip Mefoh2
1Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Nigeria; 2University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria
This study explores how social rejection, negative self-image, and social identity interact, with resilience moderating the effects. Results show negative self-image does not mediate rejection's impact on identity, but resilience helps mitigate these effects, highlighting its role in healthy identity formation. Implications for interventions and future research are discussed.
Understanding Death Acceptance Among Migrant And Non-Migrant Older Adults In India: The Role Of Psychological And Sociocultural Factors
Tushar Singh1, Sreeja Das2
1Banaras Hindu University, India; 2Christ (Deemed to be) University, Delhi NCR Campus
Death in India is considered as liberation of the worldly desires. Thirty-five older adults were interviewed to understand the role psycho-sociocultural factors in death acceptance. Thematic content analysis revealed that participants with higher spiritual inclination believed to have higher connection with oneself which helped them to accept death, wholeheartedly.
‘You Were Born With A Golden Spoon’: Exploration Of Caste-based Microaggressions In Indian Higher Educational Institutes
Despite constitutional safeguards, caste discrimination pervades Indian educational settings, often in subtle forms like microaggressions. This qualitative study explored these implicit biases and their impacts on marginalized caste groups. Interviews with 13 SC/OBC students revealed themes of discrimination, microaggressions and their mental health impacts, academic challenges, and institutional-level issues.
