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Brief Profile
Dr. (Fr.) Mukti Clarence, S.J. is a Jesuit priest from the South Asian Conference (Jamshedpur). He completed his undergraduate studies at St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai University, followed by a master’s degree from Madras University. He pursued philosophy at Satya Nilayam (Loyola College), Chennai, and theology at Jana Deepa Vidyapeeth (Pontifical Athenaeum), Pune. He holds both an M.Phil. and a Ph.D. in Psychology from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore.
Work Experience6 yrs 4 mo
May 2025 – Present
Assistant Professor
XLRI
May 2020 – Apr 2025
Assistant Professor
XITE
Achievements and Research Interest/Area of Research Interests
- Positive Psychology and Human Well-being
- Global Citizenship and Social Responsibility
- Spirituality and Personal Growth
- Cultural Studies and Intercultural Understanding
- Philosophy and Critical Thinking
Faculty Development Programs Attended
Attended the One-week Faculty Development Program on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), Mediation, and Moderation Analysis at VIT University, India, from 13th to 19th August 2018.
Attended the Workshop on Structural Equation Modeling at Sahrdaya Institute of Management, India, from 21st to 23rd March 2019.
Attended the Workshop on Academic Publishing for Quality Research at XLRI, Jamshedpur, on 20th November 2019.
Completed the Positive Psychology course by University of North Carolina, via Coursera, on 6th September 2021.
Completed the Organizational Behaviour: How to Manage People course by IESE Business School, via Coursera, on 6th September 2021.
Attended the UGC-Approved Short-Term Faculty Development Programme on National Education Policy (NEP), online, from 7th to 15th October 2022.
Completed the Human Resource Management (4-week course) through NPTEL-AICTE, from February to March 2023.
Attended the Faculty Induction Program conducted by University Grants Commission (UGC), India, from 24th February to 28th March 2023 (One-month duration, Grade: A+).
Completed the Community Engagement and Social Responsibility (2-credit online course) through SWAYAM, from January to May 2023.
Completed the Effective Business Communication (2-credit online course) through SWAYAM, from January to May 2023.
Completed the Student Psychology (3-credit online course) through SWAYAM, from January to June 2023.
Completed the Research Methods (8-week course) through NPTEL-AICTE, from February to March 2024.
Completed the Yoga Certification issued by the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, on 15th December 2024.
Attended the Two-day Faculty Development Program on “The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education” at St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bangalore, from 20th to 21st February 2025.
Intellectual Contributions (Publications)
Journal Articles-Refereed
- Clarence, F. M. (2017). Role of spiritual competence and subjective well-being in organizational commitment among Catholic college teachers. SJCC Management Research Review, 7(2),112–130.
- Clarence, F. M. (2018). Spirituality and subjective well-being among Catholic college teachers of Bangalore. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing , 9(3), 678-680.
- Clarence, F. M., George, T. S., & Clarence, M. (2018). Role of demographic variables in organizational commitment among Catholic college teachers. Asia Pacific Journal of Research, 2320-5504.
- Mukti Clarence, F., Clarence, M., George, T. S., & History, A. (2018). Influence of psychological capital on affective commitment among teachers: A reflective analysis. Research Review International Journal of Multidisciplinary, Special Issue, 60-64.
- Clarence, M., Painadath Devassy, V., Jena, L. K., & George, T. S. (2021). The effect of servant leadership on ad hoc schoolteachers’ affective commitment and psychological well-being. Education, 67(3), 305–331.https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11159-020-09856-9
- Clarence, M., Viju, P. D., Jena, L. K., & George, T. S. (2021). Predictors of positive psychological capital: An attempt among the teacher communities in rural Jharkhand, India. Management and Labour Studies, 46(2), 139–160. https://doi.org/10.1177/0258042X21991013
- Clarence, M., Viju, P. D., & George, T. S. (2022). The Jesuit educational mission in rural Chotanagpur, India: Historical achievements and contemporary challenges. International Studies in Catholic Education, 14(2), 114–127. https://doi.org/10.1080/19422539.2019.1691826
- Clarence, M. (2022). Teachings on psychological capital from the Sermon on the Mount. Pastoral Psychology, 71, 547–558. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-022-01016-0
- Clarence, M. (April 2023). The Spiritual Exercises and psychological capital. The Way, 62(2), 77–87.
- Clarence, M., & Jena, L. K. (2023). Jesuit education system: Creators of credible leaders. Vilakshan – XIMB Journal of Management, 20(2), 313–319. https://doi.org/10.1108/xjm-07-2021-0202
- Clarence, M., & Jena, L. K. (2024). The role of personal and contextual resources on the relationship between soul at work and discerning millennial employees. South Asian Journal of Human Resources Management, 11(2), 253–276. https://doi.org/10.1177/23220937221144364
Scholarly Books
- Mukti Clarence, S.J. (2011). My experience of the first 48 hours of Kandhamal violence. Voice of St. Thomas, 6–8.
- Mukti Clarence, S.J. (2018). Disobedience: A threat to mental health. The Examiner, 169(40).
- Mukti Clarence, S.J. (2019). Confession. The New Leader, 132(6).
- Mukti Clarence, S.J. (July 2022). Ignatian Year: An invitation to re-imagine. Jivan – The News and Views of Jesuits in India.
- Mukti Clarence, S.J. (2022). Facilitators and predictors of commitment. The Examiner.Mukti Clarence, S.J. (2023). Spirituality: A bulwark against the sin of lethargy. The New Leader.
- Mukti Clarence, S.J. (April 2025). Do you belong to this sad group of Jesuits? Jivan – The News and Views of Jesuits in India.
Chapters in Scholarly Books
- Clarence, M. (Ed.). (2023). Towards sustainable growth in India: Connecting the missing dots. XITE College, Gamharia. ISBN 978-81-19149-33-9.
- Clarence, M. (Ed.). (2024). New directions in social sciences and humanities: Interdisciplinary exploration. XITE College, Gamharia. ISBN 978-93-34069-33-4.
- Clarence, M. (2007). John Joseph Deeney. In A. Amaladass (Ed.), Christian Thinkers in India (Vol. 3, pp. 49–60). Chennai: Satya Nilayam Publications. ISBN 81-903656-2-2.
- Clarence, M. (2025). The role of human well-being in shaping a positive workplace culture. In R. Jebasigh (Ed.), The role of human well-being in shaping a positive workplace culture (pp. 123–126). Bangalore: St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous). ISBN 978-93-342-2726-0.
Paper Presentations-Refereed
- Presented the paper “Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Affective Commitment: Role of Psychological Capital as a Mediating Variable” at the International Conference, St. Agnes College, Mangalore, on 25th September 2018.
- Presented the paper “Influence of Psychological Capital on Affective Commitment among Teachers” at the National Conference, Sri Ramakrishna College, on 27th September 2018 (sponsored by ICSSR).
- Presented the paper “Role of Self-Compassion in Safeguarding the Subjective Wellbeing of Ad hoc Schoolteachers: Mediating Role of Psychological Capital” at the National Conference, Periyar University, on 26th October 2018 (sponsored by ICSSR).
- Presented the paper “Effects of Psychological Capital on Psychological Well-Being: A Theoretical Framework” at the International Conference, University of Hyderabad, on 1st November 2018.
- Presented the paper “Defense of Mental Health through Psychological Capital and Promotion of Psychological Well-Being among Employees: Accomplishments and Pathways Ahead” at the International Conference, Christ University, Bangalore, on 5th January 2019.
- Presented the paper “A Discussion of the Links between Psychological Capital, Emotional Intelligence, and Wellness” at the International Conference, Farook College (Autonomous), Kozhikode, on 3rd–4th February 2024.
- Presented the paper “Psychological Capital: A Predictor of Desirable Workforce Attitudes and Wellness” at the National Conference, NITTE School of Management (Autonomous), Bangalore, on 25th May 2024.
- Presented the paper “Christian Contributions in India Bring Hope amid Adversity” at the International Conference, Lassalle-Institut, Zug/Zürich, Switzerland, on 25th–29th August 2024.
- Presented the paper “Psychological Challenges Faced by Women Working in the Unorganised Sector” at the National Conference, Chaudhary Mahadeo Prasad College, Prayagraj, on 13th–14th November 2024 (sponsored by NCW).
- Presented the paper “The Role of Human Well-Being in Shaping a Positive Workplace Culture” at the National Conference, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous), Bangalore, on 18th February 2025 (sponsored by ICSSR-SRC).
Text Books
- Clarence,M.(Ed.). (2023).Towards sustainablegrowthin India:Connecting themissing dots. XITECollege,Gamharia.ISBN978-81-19149-33-9.
- Clarence,M.(Ed.).(2024).Newdirectionsinsocialsciencesandhumanities:Interdisciplinary exploration. XITE College, Gamharia. ISBN 978-93-34069-33-4.
- Clarence,M.(2007).JohnJosephDeeney.InA. Amaladass(Ed.),ChristianThinkersinIndia (Vol.3,pp.49–60).Chennai:SatyaNilayamPublications.ISBN81-903656-2-2.
- Clarence,M.(2025).The roleofhumanwell-beinginshaping apositiveworkplaceculture.In R.Jebasigh(Ed.),Theroleofhumanwell-beinginshapingapositiveworkplaceculture(pp. 123–126).Bangalore: St. Joseph’sCollegeof Commerce(Autonomous). ISBN978-93-342- 2726-0.
Published Articles in Newspapers/Magazines
- Clarence, M. (2024, November 13). Children’s Day: Fostering the Future through Education, Values, and Support. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2024, December 2). St. Francis Xavier: Timeless Brand and Legacy of Excellence and Integrity. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2024, December 24). Christmas: It is a Message of Hope and Joy for All. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2025, January 26). Republic Day: A Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Action. The Avenue Mail. PDF
- Clarence, M. (2025, February 24). Jharkhand's Higher Education: UGC's Bold Changes Vs Ground Challenges. The Avenue Mail. PDF
- Clarence, M. (2025, March 2). Cultivating Happiness: A Scientific Approach to a Fulfilling Life. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2025, March 16). Mental Health Challenges among Jharkhand’s Workforce. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2025, March 21). Lent: A Sacred Journey of Renewal and Spiritual Growth. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2025, April 13). Holy Week: A Sacred Journey of Love and Sacrifice. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2025, April 25). Bidding Adieu to Pope Francis: A Light That Will Not Dim. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2025, May 1). Labour Day: Respect the Hands That Build Our Lives. The Avenue Mail. Link
- Clarence, M. (2011). My experience of the first 48 hours of Kandhamal violence. Voice of St. Thomas, 6–8.
- Clarence, M. (2018). Disobedience: A threat to mental health. The Examiner, 169(40).
- Clarence, M.(2019). Confession. The New Leader, 132(6).
- Clarence, M. (July 2022). Ignatian Year: An invitation to re-imagine. Jivan – The News and Views of Jesuits in India.
- Clarence, M. (2022). Facilitators and predictors of commitment. The Examiner.
- Clarence, M. (2023). Spirituality: A bulwark against the sin of lethargy. The New Leader.
- Clarence, M. (April 2025). Do you belong to this sad group of Jesuits? Jivan – The News and Views of Jesuits in India.
Other Professional Activities
Achievements in Professional Activities
- Faculty, School of Social Sciences, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore (June 2017 – April 2019)
- Faculty, School of Social Sciences, XITE College, Gamharia (May 2020 – April 2025)
- Vice Principal, Loyola School, Pajikeri, Kandhamal, Odisha (June 2008 – May 2009)
- Administrator, Human Life Centre (HLC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha (June 2009 – May 2010)
- President, Students’ Council, Jnana Deepa Vidyapeeth (JDV), Pune (2012 – 2013)
- Founder and Principal, Loyola School, Tangrain, Rourkela (2014 – 2016)
- Coordinator, Humanities Block, St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore (June 2017 – April 2019)
- Vice Principal, XITE College, Gamharia (2020 – 2025)
- Member, Governing Board, Loyola B.Ed. College, Telco, Jamshedpur (2021 – Present)
- Member, Governing Board, XITE, Gamharia (2020 – Present)
Co-Ordinating/Organizing Workshop/Conferences /MDPS
- Conducted the Faculty Development Programme supported by MHRD under the scheme of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya National Mission on Teachers and Teaching at Jamshedpur Women’s College on 6th February 2020.
- Conducted the National Conference on “Traditional Trends and Contemporary Challenges in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Business Studies” at XITE College, Gamharia, sponsored by ICSSR-ERC on 11th November 2020.
- Conducted the Capacity Building and Personality Development Programme for UG/PG female students at XITE College, Gamharia, sponsored by NCW (National Commission for Women)inMay 2023.
- Conducted the National Conference on “Mandates for Quality Research and Innovation in Indian Higher Education: The Wake-up Call of NEP-2020”, sponsored by NAAC on 31st August 2023.
- Conducted the National Conference on “Entrepreneurship in India – Issues and Challenges” at XITE College, Gamharia, sponsored by ICSSR-ERC on23rd September 2023
- Conducted aThree-Day Training Programme on Gender Budgetingat XITE College,Gamharia, sponsored by the Ministry of Women and Child Development from12th to 14th August 2024.
- Conducted theNational Conferenceon “Navigating Vulnerability, Identity, Minority Narratives, Gender, Childhood, and Societal Transformations” at XITE College, Gamharia,sponsored by ICSSR-ERC on7th–8th December 2024
Participation in Workshops/Conferences/Forums/ Meetings etc
Attended the Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, on 9th June 2018.
Attended the Conference of Catholic Psychologists of India at Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore, on 24th August 2018.
Attended World Doctorates Day at Christ University, Bangalore, on 25th August 2018.
Attended the Webinar on Economic Impact of COVID-19, organized by St. Vincent College, Pune, on 15th May 2020.
Attended the Webinar on the Impact of Lockdown on Psychological Well-Being by Dr. Chhaya Gupta, on 23rd May 2020 (online).
Attended the Webinar on Behavioral and Psychological Dimensions of Analysis, organized by University of Madras, on 24th May 2020.
Attended the National Webinar on Transforming the Classroom into an Informal and Experiential Learning Space, organized by St. Xavier’s College, Jaipur, on 31st May 2020.
Attended the National Webinar on Becoming an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, organized by XITE College, Gamharia, on 6th June 2020.
Attended the Webinar on RTI Act: The Armor of Democracy, organized by XITE College, Gamharia, on 5th July 2020.
Attended the National Webinar on Self-Compassion at Andhra Loyola College, on 21st July 2020.
Completed the Diploma in Safeguarding of Minors and Vulnerable Adults at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, from October 2023 to March 2024.
Attended the Jesuit Higher Education Association South Asia Annual Conference at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, from 26th to 28th January 2024.
Attended the Jesuit Higher Education Association South Asia Annual Conference at St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Ranchi, from 26th to 28th January 2025.
Professional Services such as Member/Editor of Editorial Board/ Advisory Committee etc
- A member of the editorial board of Journal of Organizational Psychology (specialty section of Frontiers in Psychology) and the Journal of Teaching and Teacher Education.
- Appointed as Expert Memberof the Board of Studies, Department of Psychology atJamshedpur Women’s University on 8th September 2022