The department is keen to develop action oriented research programmes for enhancing the well being of community at large. The Ph.D. programmes and research projects at present deal with issues of multidisciplinary interest particularly focusing on people experiencing social exclusion. Current research thrust of the Department are issues related to Mental Health, Stress, Spirituality, Organisational Commitment, Coping, Problems of Marginalised Groups, people with alternative life style (MSM, FSW, Transgender), Elderly, Challenged Groups etc. Besides Action Researches for improving well being with inputs on Counselling, Positive living, Happiness and Quality of Life etc. are also being taken up especially within a qualitative framework.