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{{Short description|Indian academic, psychologist, and writer}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2013}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}}
{{Infobox academic|name=Amit Abraham|image=Amit Abraham.jpg|caption=|birth_name=Amit Abraham|birth_date={{Birth date and age|df=yes|1965|09|08}}|birth_place=[[Gorakhpur]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India|occupation=[[Psychologist]], author, academic|known_for=[[Mental health counselor|Counselor]], writer|website={{URL|http://amitabraham.wix.com/amitabraham}}}}

'''Amit Abraham''' (born 8 September 1965) is an Indian academic, author, and psychologist. He has worked as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics and Research) at the Mount Zion International University of Rwanda (MZIUR), Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa, (now defunct) <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scribd.com/document/396608053/ProspectusMZIUR-pdf|title=Mount Zion: International University of Rwanda (Mziur) | PDF | Mentorship | Medicine|website=Scribd}}</ref> from 26 September 2018 to 31 July 2020. Prior to this he was the Registrar at Kazi Nazrul University,<ref>{{Cite web |title=KNU{{!}} Homepage |url=http://www.knu.ac.in/ |website=www.knu.ac.in |access-date=28 August 2018 |archive-date=28 May 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160528135458/http://www.knu.ac.in/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> Asansol, West Bengal, India (March 2017 – March 2018). He has been the former principal of [[Scottish Church College, Kolkata|Scottish Church College]], Kolkata, India (July 2015 – August 2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.scottishchurch.ac.in/|title=Scottish Church College | Kolkata|website=www.scottishchurch.ac.in|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref> He has served as the head of the postgraduate department of psychology at [[St. John's College, Agra|St. John's College]], Agra<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=St. John's College, Agra |url=http://stjohnscollegeagra.com/index.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727065725/http://www.stjohnscollegeagra.com/ |archive-date=2009-07-27 |access-date= |website=www.stjohnscollegeagra.com}}</ref> (March 1991 to July 2015). He was teaching graduate and postgraduate classes along with supervision of research work. He had been actively involved in various offbeat research works related with the human psyche. He did his schooling from [[St Joseph's College, Nainital|St. Joseph's College]], [[Nainital]] and his post-graduation in psychology from the [[Delhi University]]. His PhD is in the area of personality as determined and influenced by the Zodiac signs of individuals. He has been the Coordinator<ref>''Times of India''. Lucknow Edition, 8 October 2005.</ref> of the National Commission For Minority Educational Institutions, New Delhi (Under the ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, New Delhi)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ncmei.gov.in/ |title=Welcome to NCMEI |publisher=Ncmei.gov.in |accessdate=7 November 2012}}</ref> for three consecutive terms (2005–2008). He is also the recipient of the U.P. Shikshak Samman for the year 2006, awarded by Bright Organization of Youth, [[Agra]]. He features in text books of various state governments, as an eminent Indian psychologist, which detail out his diversified contributions in the field of psychology and social causes.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Author Search Results |url=https://kalnet.kshec.kerala.gov.in/vufind/Author/Home?author=Abraham,+Amit |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=kalnet.kshec.kerala.gov.in |language=en}}</ref>

==Works==
Abraham has done work on human sexuality and sexual attitudes. He has developed scales for the measurement of attitudes towards [[premarital sex]], [[polygamy]], [[pornography]], [[lesbianism]], and [[homosexuality]]. He has also developed scales for the measurement of values and vocational interest, self-monitoring, procrastination and a case study Performa. He has published research papers in diverse areas and has authored textbooks and books for competitive examinations. He has also written books on general interest and self-help. He has contributed many articles in the leading daily Hindi newspapers<ref>Danik Jagran (Agra)26 May 2004</ref><ref>Danik Jagran (Agra) 28 May 2006</ref><ref>Amar Ujala (Agra)13 February 2006</ref><ref>DLA Agra 2 June 2007</ref> and appeared on various talk shows in the local and state television including Moon T.V. (Agra), Sahara T.V. (Uttar Pradesh), and Sea T.V. (Uttar Pradesh and Uttranchal).

He is also the founder and head of Samvaidna,<ref>Amar Ujala(Agra)8 December 2002</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=Samvaidna - WikiName |url=http://wiki.name.com/en/Samvaidna |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908112603/http://wiki.name.com/en/Samvaidna |archive-date=2009-09-08 |access-date= |website=wiki.name.com}}</ref><ref>Danik Jagran (Agra) 9 December 2002</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://samvaidna.wixsite.com/samvaidna|title=Samvaidna - The Mental Health Welfare Organization|website=samvaidna|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/samvaidna|title=Samvaidna: The Mental Health Organization|website=www.facebook.com|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref> a mental health welfare organization registered under the Societies Registration Act (Registration No. 2016). The organization is providing free guidance, counseling, and therapy for various psychological problems. Abraham's organization also holds regular free guidance and counseling camps in the city of Agra.<ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 24 February 2003</ref> His organization has done extensive work in the district jail of Agra giving counseling and therapy to the prisoners. Drug de-addiction programs have also been carried out in the jail.<ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 9 May 2004</ref><ref>Sahara Samay (Agra)19 June 2004</ref>

Abraham offers psychological guidance and counseling via the internet to people. He is offering guidance and counseling through the column of a national youth magazine ''Trailblazer''. He is also the consultant for the local print and electronic media giving interviews and talks on various psychological aspects and issues.<ref>Hindustan (Agra)2 March 2009</ref><ref>Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 29 January 2010</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dlamedia.com/epapermain.aspx|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110319221210/http://www.dlamedia.com/epapermain.aspx|url-status=dead|title=Dla Media Digital Edition|archive-date=19 March 2011|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref> Abraham along with BIG 92.7 FM and Resonance conducted a week-long "Shine Under Pressure" motivational exercise for children from schools in Agra.<ref>Amar Ujala (Agra) 21 January 2010</ref><ref>DLA (Agra) 21 January 2010</ref><ref>Hindustan Times HT Live (Agra) 23 January 2010</ref>
[[File:Award Picture.jpg|thumb|right|Abraham Receiving U.P. Shikshak Samman From Indian Hindi Poet-Writer [[Gopaldas Neeraj]] ]]

==Bibliography==

===Books===
*Amit Abraham. ''Procrastination – The Opportunity Killer: A Self Assessment Guide and Workbook''. Unicorn Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (an imprint of Pustak Mahal). 2013.{{ISBN|9788178063379}}<ref>{{cite book |url= http://www.unicornbooks.in/books/book/procrastination-opportunity-killer-a-self-assessment-guide-workbook-amit-abraham/isbn-9788178063379/zb,,51c,a,0,USD,0,a/index.html |title= Procrastination The Opportunity Killer – A Self Assessment Guide And Workbook by Amit Abraham |year= 2013 |isbn= 978-8178063379 |publisher= Unicorn Books |accessdate= 23 October 2013 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20140326104708/http://www.unicornbooks.in/books/book/procrastination-opportunity-killer-a-self-assessment-guide-workbook-amit-abraham/isbn-9788178063379/zb,,51c,a,0,USD,0,a/index.html |archive-date= 26 March 2014 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref>
*Amit Abraham. ''General Psychology''. Tata McGraw Hill Higher Education, New Delhi. 2011. {{ISBN|978-0-07-107799-6}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mheducation.co.in/|title=Textbooks | Competitive Exams | Professional books | McGraw Hill India|website=www.mheducation.co.in|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref>
*Amit Abraham. ''The Fifth Commandment''.(Fiction). createspace.com. 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=The Fifth Commandment |url=https://www.createspace.com/3635449 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102211129/https://www.createspace.com/3635449 |archive-date=2015-11-02 |access-date= |website=www.createspace.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.pothi.com/book/ebook-dr-amit-abraham-fifth-commandment/|title=The Fifth Commandment | Pothi.com|accessdate=26 March 2023|via=store.pothi.com}}</ref> {{ISBN|978-1-4636-1979-4}}
*Amit Abraham. ''The Great Game'' (a psycho-social political crime thriller). createspace.com. 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |date= |title=The Great Game |url=https://www.createspace.com/3648318 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151102211228/https://www.createspace.com/3648318 |archive-date=2015-11-02 |access-date= |website=www.createspace.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://store.pothi.com/book/ebook-dr-amit-abraham-great-game/|title=The Great Game | Pothi.com|accessdate=26 March 2023|via=store.pothi.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | isbn=978-1-4636-9768-6 | title=The Great Game | last1=Abraham | first1=Amit | date=6 July 2011 | publisher=CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform }}</ref>
*Amit Abraham. ''Taming the Little Devils Within''. Unicorn Books Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi. (an imprint of Pustak Mahal). 2010. {{ISBN|978-81-7806-208-2}}<ref>{{cite book |url= http://unicornbooks.in/books/book/taming-little-devils-within-dr-amit-abraham/isbn-9788178062082/zb,,491,a,0,INR,0,a/index.html |title= Taming the Little Devils Within |first= Amit |last= Abraham |date= October 2010 |isbn= 978-8178062082 |publisher= Unicorn Books |access-date= 14 October 2010 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20101022003849/http://www.unicornbooks.in/books/book/taming-little-devils-within-dr-amit-abraham/isbn-9788178062082/zb,,491,a,0,INR,0,a/index.html |archive-date= 22 October 2010 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref>
*Amit Abraham. "You Have The Power To Be Happy" Sterling Publishers, New Delhi. 2009. {{ISBN |978-81-2075-570-3}}
*Amit Abraham. "Rules of Attraction: Get the One You Admire". Pustak Mahal, Delhi. 2008. {{ISBN|978-81-7806-151-1}}
*Amit Abraham. ''Personality Development Through Positive Thinking''. Elgin, Ill: New Dawn Press (an imprint of Sterling), 2004. 1-932705-11-2<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.sterlingpublishers.com/bookinfo.asp?na=9788120726185 |title= Personality Development through Positive Thinking – Self-Improvement-STERLING PUBLISHERS |publisher= Sterlingpublishers.com |accessdate= 11 August 2012 }}{{dead link |date= October 2016 |bot= InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*Amit Abraham. ''Mengupas kepribadian anda''. Jakarta: Bhuana Ilmu Populer, 2004. (Translation) {{ISBN|979-694-850-8}}
*Amit Abraham. ''Piense En Positivo y Triunfe / Think Positive and Triumph'' (paperback, Spanish). Panorama, Mexico (2010-06-30). (Translation)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.flipkart.com/books/6074520378?_l=C1JxLPidqNv6%20H7sSi%202tA--&_r=58q1ow8RRQsZIlstrtL_Tg--&ref=daba7fc0-a39e-4601-9910-3165d17dc78d&pid=o903fc85yc|title=Piense en positivo y triunfe / Think positive and triumph 6074520378: Book: Amit Abraham (9786074520378) | Flipkart.com|accessdate=26 March 2023}}</ref>
*Amit Abraham. UGC/NET/SLET: Psychology – Paper II: Upkar Prakshan, Agra.2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://upkar.in/BookDetail.aspx?Id=336 |title=Upkar Prakashan |publisher=Upkar.in |accessdate=7 November 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221054943/http://upkar.in/BookDetail.aspx?Id=336 |archivedate=21 December 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref>
*Amit Abraham. ''Fundamentals of Psychology''. Y.K. Publishers, Agra. 2002. {{ISBN|978-81-85070-79-7}}

==References==
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==External links==
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* [http://www.amitabraham.wix.com/amitabraham Official website]

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