Theboral P.
Profile
Theboral P. is a faculty member in the department of sociology at Loyola College, Chennai, where she has been teaching since 2012. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in sociology at VIT University, building upon her academic foundation with a master’s degree in medical sociology from Loyola College. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Women’s Christian College, Chennai, and qualified for the UGC-NET in sociology. She has contributed to multiple funded research projects, including studies on the socio-economic and ethical impact of artificial intelligence on workplace well-being, substance use and process addiction among students, migrant neglect and ethical business practices, and health-seeking behaviors in Tamil Nadu. She has published in peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed journals such as Universal Journal of Public Health and Asian Journal of Human Services and contributed chapters to edited volumes addressing social health, reproductive rights, and sustainable practices. Her works explore diverse sociological themes, including early marriage, postpartum depression, gendered experiences of abortion, and the influence of social media on consumer behavior. Beyond teaching and research, she has held various academic leadership roles at Loyola College, including Youth Red Cross Society (YRCS) Club Coordinator, PG Programme Coordinator, IQAC in-charge, and Additional Director of Resource Centre for the Differently Abled. She is a member of the Global Citizenship Curriculum Project Faculty Working Group.