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Cultural Psychologist | Researcher

Hi, I’m Feryl

I am presently pursuing my PhD in the School of Psychology
at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. My thesis investigates the cultural evolutionary aspects of Hinduism,
which enable it to flourish as a polytheistic faith.

Bleeding Cultures
Badiani, F., Willard, A., & McNamara, R.

A cross-cultural exploration into the behavioral outcomes of tight and loose cultural contact zones. Current Research in Ecological and
Social Psychology, 100128.

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2023

She Did It Her Way
Karandikar, S., Kapoor, H., Diwakar, S.,
& Badiani, F.

An analysis of female rebellion in contemporary Bollywood movies. South Asian Popular Culture, 19(2).

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2020

Animal Assisted Therapy: An Overview
Badiani, F and Sousa, A. D.

A historical summary of Animal Assisted Therapy and its benefits. In Thakur, M

and Sousa A. D. (Eds.), Current Topics in Psychology Vol. 1 (Vol.1, pp.186-195). Sarabook Publication. (ISSN: 978-1-73040-250-0).

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2017

A Survey On The Attitudes Of Psychology Students Towards The Use Of Animals In Medical Research
Badiani, F and Sousa, A. D.

International Journal of Applied Research (IJAR), 7(10), 154-155. (ISSN: 2249-555X).

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2016

The Empty Nest Syndrome: Critical Clinical Considerations
Badiani, F and Sousa, A. D.

A review of the Empty Nest Syndrome in the modern digital era and in light of modern relationships. Indian Journal of Mental Health (IJMH), 3(2), 135-142. (Online ISSN: 2394-6652).

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2016

Winner

Recipient

Advancing Cultural Evolution

Early Career Research Grant of 3000 USD in 2023.

Sarah Anne Rhodes Scholarship of 5000 NZD in 2021.

Grants

Recipient of the Wellington Doctoral Scholarship, which
includes a full scholarship and a living stipend of 27,500 NZD Recipient of the Postgraduate Student Associate Academic Conference grant of 1000 NZD.