Research Cell Presentation

On behalf of the Research Cell of Loreto College, a Teacher Paper Presentation was conducted on December 20th, 2022 at the college auditorium, at 3pm. The speaker of this event was Dr. Jhelum Podder, faculty member of the Department of Psychology, and the topic of her presentation was “Oedipal Underpinning of the Doubtful Mind”.

The program commenced with a note of introduction by Dr Dinaz Jeejeebhoy, following which, the speaker was called upon to deliver her presentation. Her research looked into the oedipal origins of paranoid pathology and compared it with the oedipal roots of non-clinical individuals. Variables like defence mechanisms, narcissism and guilt were also studied in this research. Both quantitative and qualitative methodologies were utilized for the study. Through the study it was evident that parental influence, especially that of the mother, has a significant role in the development of paranoid pathology.

Following the presentation, a brief question and answer session was opened for the audience. We hope that this event provided an invaluable opportunity for our students, faculty and guests to broaden their knowledge and understanding of this topic.