Research & Publications

Established on 12 November, 2014, under the aegis of AIBAS, the centre of excellence titled ‘Amity Centre for Positivism and Happiness’ promotes positive mental health, well-being and happiness in personal and professional life of individuals.

The centre was established after three consecutive international conferences were organized at AIBAS in 2010, 2011 & 2012. The Centre is headed by Prof. S.S. Nathawat, Professor Emeritus. This centre is actively engaged in promotion of positive mental health and happiness in personal and professional life in Amity University by holding regular sessions and globally through conferences, seminars, workshops and guest lectures.

Amity Centre for Positivism and Happiness conducted below-mentioned research activities:

  • A book entitled ‘New facts of Positivism’ by Ashok K. Chauhan & Prof. S.S. Nathawat was published in 2011, Macmillan.
  • Another book on ‘Cultivating Positivism and Happiness for Stress Free Life’ by Dr. Aseem Chauhan and Dr. S.S. Nathawat is in process of writing and publication.
  • Two PhD in the field of ‘Appreciating Enquiry and Happiness’ are currently in process.
  • Several keynote addresses, workshops etc. were organized in Amity university and other outside.
  • Few research papers have been published.
  • The latest publication is a Chapter on ‘Positivism in Relation to Signature Strengths in Educated Working Women and Housewives’ by S.S. Nathawat and Tanya Tripathi in a book titled ‘Character Strength Development’ published by SAGE 2018.

Emeritus Prof. S.S. Nathawat addressing Audience on International Day of Happiness.

President Prof (Dr.) Arun Patil addressing Audience on International Day of Happiness.

A Panel Discussion on Young People and mental health

Under the aegis of ‘Amity Centre for Positivism and Happiness’ students, faculties and scholars have participated in more than 80 international and national conferences and seminars.