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Mrs. NS Jayathunga

Senior Lecturer

Social Sciences and Languages

Email : nadeesara@yahoo.com

    Qualifications

  • MSSc. (KEL) Sri Lanka

    B.A. (KEL) Sri Lanka

    Diploma in Counseling  and Guidance

    Certificate Course in Teaching Methodology Sri lanka

    Profile

  • Mrs. Nadeera Jayathunga is a senior lecturer in Sociology and working as a  Programme Coordinator of Sociology attached to the Departement of Social Sciences. Main areas of teaching come under the sub fields of Sociology such as Sociological Theory, Sociology of Social Problems, Social Inequality, Advanced Sociological Theory, Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology, Counseling and Guidance. Social Problems, family, Counseling, Gender are the research interest of her.She serves as the Student Counselor and  Psychological Counselor at the Sith Arana Counseling Center giving service to both University and Community.

    Research Interests

  • Counseling and Guidanc, Social Problems, Family, Environmental Studies

    Recent Publications

  • Books

     Counseling and Guidance (on processing) (2017) ) (in Sinhala), Kadawatha, Nuwani Printers and Publishers.

     Sociology: New Trends of Marriage Institute in Sri Lanka (2016) (in Sinhala), Kadawatha, Nuwani Printers and Publishers.

     Samajeeya Vidya lipi (2013) ) (in Sinhala), Kadawatha, Nuwani Printers and Publishers.

     Crime and its Social Cultural Background in Sri Lanka (2010) (in Sinhala),Colombo, Godage Publishers.

     Sociological Study on Marriage Institute in Sri Lanka. (2005) (in Sinhala),Ja Ela, Samanthi Book Publishers..Edited Journols

     

    Edited Journols

     M.U Peris, Nadeera Jayathunga, Sri Lanka Journal of Social Work, National Institute of Social Development (2005), Colombo, Deepani Publishers Pvt Ltd

     Rev. Wimalananda, A.I Divakara, N.S Jayathunga, Dinasa Shastheeya Sangrahaya II (2003) Editors Publication

     Rev. Wimalananda, A.I Divakara, N.S Jayathunga, Dinasa Shastheeya Sangrahaya I (2002) Editors Publication.

     

    Edited Journal Chapters

     "Sociological study on Crimes in Sri Lanka", Sri Lanka Journal of Social Work National Institute of Social Development (2005), M.U Peris, Nadeera     Jayathunga(Ed), Colombo, Deepani Publishers Pvt Ltd.

     "Sociological study on Family Institution" Dinasa Shastheeya Sangrahaya II (2003) Rev. Wimalananda, A.I Divakara, N.S Jayathunga(Ed), Editors Publication.

    "The Sociological Analysis about the Social Relationships related to the folklore through the folk songs" Dinasa Shastheeya Sangrahaya I (2003) Rev. Wimalananda,   A.I Divakara, N.S Jayathunga(Ed), Editors Publication.

     

    International Paper Presentation

      Jayathunga, Nadeera (2013) "Nagative Outlook: Problems and Challenges of female Sex workers in Sri Lanka, 2nd International Conference on Social Sciences,    (ICSSL) University of Kelaniya.

    Jayathunga, Nadeera (2008) “A Sociological Study on the Murders in Sri Lanka: Case Study on the Rathnapura Secretariat Division, International Conference on Social Sciences, (ICSSL) of University of Kelaniya.

    Jayathunga, Nadeera (2008) “Impact of International migration of women on family: a case study of Wariyapola DS Division, International Conference on Social Sciences (ICSSL), University of Kelaniya.

     

     National Paper Presentation

      Jayathunga N. (2013) " A Sociological Study on the Influence of same Age Groups on the Socialization of street Children, 6th Annual Research     Conference, Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

    Jayathunga N. (2007)A Sociological study on the causes of Crime: A Case study from the Rathnapura Secretariat Division, First Annual symposium, Sabaragamuwa University.

     Jayathunga N. (2007)A Sociological Study on the Impression of Love in the University sub-culture: A Case Study of Dept. of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, First Annual symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

         International Abstracts and Full Papers

    Wazeema, T.M.F and Nadeera Jayathunga (20017), "Sociological Study on Divorce among Muslims", 7th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa    Universiy.

    Jayathunga.N, D.V.M.P.Disanayaka (2013) "A Sociological Study on Female Sex Workers in Sri Lanka: Special Reference to Meth sevana State House of Detention) 4th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

     Jayathunga N.S and G.R.S.R.C.Samaraweera (2008)The importance of Dowry in marriage in Sri Lanka” 2nd International Symposium of Social   Sciences       and     Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Rathnayaka R.M.L, G.R.S.R.C.Samaraweera, Nadeera Jayathunga (2008)“Job expectations of undergraduates of social sciences in Sri Lankan university system: a case study in the department of social sciences, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2nd International Symposium of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Jayathunga, Nadeera and M.S.W. Vithana (2008) A Sociological study on the love affairs affect to the Education of the undergraduates in the university system: A Case Study of Sabaragamuwa University, 1st International Symposium of Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, E.V.N.sanjeewani, N.S.Jayathunga (2009) “Demand for State lotteries in Sri Lanka: A case study from Mawanalla DS division”, International Conference on Management and Finance, faculty of Management and Finance, University of Colombo.(Full Paper)

     

    National Research Abstracts

     Aberathna H.G.C.W. and Jayathunga. N. (2015) The Urban Dual Careers' work and Leisure: Sociological study, Annual Research symposium, Social    Sciences      and languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

    Dasanayaka G.L.A.P. and Jayathunga N.(2015) Social Anthropological Study on Myths and beliefs related to Gem and Mining Industry, Annual Research symposium, Social Sciences and languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

     Sadakumari K.V.L.N. and Jayathunga N.(2015) A Sociological Study on the Socio Economical relationships of local Enterprises related to Tourism, Annual Research symposium, Social Sciences and languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

     Yugathasan P. & N.Jayathunga (2015) Woman Role and Family Balance in Female headed House hold's in post war period in Sri Lanka: A Sociological Study, 2nd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

     Jayathunga, Nadeera, H.L.T.Madushani (2014) A Socilogical Study on the Attitudes of Verginity, 1st Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    Jayathunga, Nadeera, Wijekoon D.M.D.C (2014) A Sociological Study on Social Isolated people Due to Mental Illness: With Special reference to Angoda Mental Hospital, 1st Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

    Jayathunga, Nadeera& Kalpani Jayasinha (2012) Sociological Study on the Problems of low fertility women in Sri Lanka, 13th National Convention on Women's Studies, Center for Women's Research Sri Lanka.

     Jayathunga, Nadeera (2012) Sociological study on International Migration of women in Sri Lanka, 5th Research Conference, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

    Jayathunga, Nadeera (2012) A Sociological Study of child Abuse in Sri Lanka : A Case Study in Wellawaya Police Division in Monaragala, 5th Research Conference, The Royal Asiatic Society of Sri Lanka.

     Jayathunga, Nadeera (2003) A sociological study on the causes of domestic violence in Sri Lanka, Faculty Graduate Studies, Annual Research symposium, University of Kelaniya.

     Jayathunga, Nadeera (2002) A sociological study on the modern trends of marriage institute in Sri Lanka, Faculty Graduate Studies, Annual Research symposium, University of Kelaniya.

     

    Research Articles in Refereed Journals

     N.S.Jayathunga and T.M.F.wazeema (2017) Impact of Divorce among Muslims in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Arts and Commerce.Vol.6 No 2 ( 2017 March) ( ISSN : 1929- 7106) Center for Enhancing Knowledge, United Kindom. PP 10-20 N.S.Jayathunga and H.G.C.W. Aberathna (2017) The Sociological Study on Urban Dual Carees's work and leisure. International Journal of Arts and Commerce.Vol.6 No 2 ( 2017 March) ( ISSN : 1929- 7106) Center for Enhancing Knowledge, United Kindom. PP 49-60

    Nadeera Jayathunga. Women, Employment and Family Balance: An International Multidisciplinary Research Journal Vol.4.Issue 1(2014 January)  (ISSN          2249-7137) ACADEMICIA, South Asian Academic Research Journal, India. PP105-11

    Nadeera Jayathunga. A Sociological Study on child abuse in Sri Lanka: A case study in Wellawaya police Division in Monaragala : South Asian Journal of     Marketing and Management Research. SAJMMR, Vol 3,Issue 5 (2013 May) (ISSN 2249-877X) South Asian Academic Research Journal, India. PP43-56

    Nadeera Jayathunga (2010) A Sociological Study on Homicide in Sri Lanka : A Case study in Rathnapaura Secretariat Division, Sabaragamuwa University Journal. (volume 9) (December 2010) (ISSN 1931- 3166) Sabaragamuwa University Sri lanka. PP45-55

     

    Research Articles in Non Refereed Journals

    Nadeera, Jayathunga (2012) Sociological Study on Current Changes of Gypsy Clan in Sri Lanka with reference to Kudagama, Anuradapura. Indigenous      people  and primitive, Indigenous people and Primitive communuties in Sri Lanka (Somasundara, Dayananda)(Ed), Colombo, S. Godage & Brothers (pvt.) Ltd. PP159-178

    Nadeera, Jayathunga, G.R.S.R.C.Samaraweera (2010) "Nature, extension and Determinants of increasing crimes in civil society" Peace Prosperity and Development: Expectations and Challenges in 21st century, Professor Somasundara Felicitation Volume, Colombo, S. Godage & Brothers (pvt.) Ltd. PP.257-281

     Nadeera, Jayathunga, “A Sociological Study on Gypsies in Sri Lanka (2009), Primitive Societies of Sri Lanka,(Ed) Indigenous Studies Center, Sabaragamuwa University. PP,115-132

     Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2009) “A sociological aspect of the Andaman Islanders” Indigenous People in the World, Indigenous Studies Center, Sabaragamuwa University.PP.123-145

    Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2007) “A sociological Study on the Education of Indigenous Children in Sri Lanka,” Sri Lankan Islanders and indigenous people, Indigenous Studies Center, Sabaragamuwa University. pp415-428

     Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2006) “Sociological Perspective on the Social Changes of Vedda’s Living patters”, Indegenous People of Sri Lanka, Indigenous Studies Center, Sabaragamuwa University. pp173-186

                   Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2003) Sociological Analysis about the causes of behavior of illness regarding to mental diseases” Sanuktha Lipi, vol.1(June May)       (ISSN1931-8583) PP.27-49

                 Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2003) “A Socio psychological analysis of the Personality Samaja Sameeksha, Vol 3,Depatemnt of Sociology, University Kelaniya,       PP.156- 170

                 Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2002), The Need of building up optimistic attitudes about the elders” Elders, Colombo, Ministry of Social Welfare. PP.27-29

    Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2001), Sociological Study on the Modern Trends of the Marriage Institute in Sri Lanka” Niwedani Vol 9 (July 2002) (ISSN-1391-0094) Colombo, Women Education and Research Center. PP127-140

     

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