Dr. Tejpreet Kaur Kang, Professor, Department of Human Development, has 33 years of experience in teaching, research, and extension. She served as Head of the Department from 2015 to 2019 and is a life member of 15 scientific societies. Dr. Kang has participated in over 100 national and international seminars, conferences, and workshops. She has published 102 research papers, 32 book chapters, over 150 extension articles, three manuals, and three books. She has guided 16 M.Sc. and 12 Ph.D. students and mentored one UGC Post-Doctoral Fellow. Dr. Kang has recorded an audio cassette on child care and delivered 30 radio and TV talks. She serves on academic bodies including the Board of Studies, Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University; the Statutes of Aligarh Muslim University; and the Board of Undergraduate Studies, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University. Currently, she is Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee of the college. Her key interests include parenting, aging, and positive psychology.

Professional Accomplishments

Selected Publications:

1. Ansari S, Kang TK (2020) Family members’ attitude towards stress management of aged elderly. International Journal of Education & Management Studies 10: 444-46. (NAAS rating:4.79)
2. Kaur B and Kang T (2021) Happiness as correlate of mental health among adolescents. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology 12(3):245-49. (NAAS Rating: 4.64)
3. Dogra D and Kang TK (2022) Psychological capital among adolescents: A study of gender differences. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology 13(2): 87-93. (NAAS Rating: 4.38)
4. Toor A and Kang TK (2023) A study of dispositional resilience among college students during COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology 14(2): 76-84. (NAAS Rating: 4.38)
5. Kaur A, Kang T K & Sharma S (2024) Gender differences in psychological hardiness among adolescents: A comparative study. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology 15: 279. (NAAS Rating: 4.64)
6. Dhawan, V, Kang T K and Sharma S (2024) Locale differences in perception of social support among Indian adolescents. Journal of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development 19: 239-45. (NAAS Rating: 5.02)
7. Dhawan V, Kang T K and Sharma S (2024) A study of purpose in life and its relationship with social support among adolescence. International Journal of Bio-resource and Stress Management 19: 239-45. (NAAS Rating: 5.40)
8. Dhami M, Sharma S and Kang T (2024) A study of spiritual intelligence and its relationship with local of control among youth. Journal of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development 19: 277-83. (NAAS Rating: 5.02)
9. Dhawan V and Kang T (2025) The role of social support and digital addiction in fostering purpose in life among adolescents. Journal of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Development 20: 660-68. (NAAS Rating: 5.02)

Awards/Honours/Distinctions 

1. H.P. Bhargava Memorial Professional Involvement Award of Year 1998.
2. Dr. Pramila Phatak Memorial Award of Best Developmental Psychologist – 2009.
3. Shiksha Rattan Purskar – 2011.
4. Prof. S.D. Kapoor Memorial Best Researcher Award 2011.
5. 12th Mrs. Varalakshmi and Prof. M. Rajamanickam Veteran Eminent Psychologist award- 2012.
6. Best paper award by All India Association for Educational Research at International conference held at Punjabi University, Patiala.
7. Held the position of Vice President, Indian Psychometric and Educational Research Association (IPERA), Patna and Consulting Editor: Psycho-Lingua- Official Publication of Psycho- Linguistics Association of India.