Mrs. Nadeera Jayathunga is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology attached to the Department of Social Sciences. The main teaching areas come under the subfields 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, and Gender are research interests of her. She serves as a Psychological Counselor at the Sith Arana Counseling Center focusing on both University and Community.

Counseling, Social Psychology, Social Problems, Family, Green Spaces, Social Theory 

International Paper Presentation, Full Papers and Abstracts

 Jayathunga, Nadeera (2024) “Literature Review: Green Space and Wellbeing”, 1^st International Research Symposium on Social Sciences and Humanities (IRISH), Rajarata University of Sri Lanka.

Jayathunga, Nadeera (2024) “Impact of Green space on Social and Psychological Well-being of the Urban People: Literature Review”, 8^th International Buddhist conference, Bhikku University of Sri Lanka.

Jayathunga, Nadeera (2013) "Negative 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.

 Basnayake, Lakmini1 and Jayathunga, Nadeera (2023) Psychological Impact of Online Education on University Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Study on English as Second Language (ESL) Undergraduates at Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Asian Review of Social Sciences ISSN: 2249-6319 (P); 2583-8091 (E) Vol.12 No.2, 2023, pp.22-31, DOI:https://doi.org/10.51983/arss-2023.12.2.3520

Wazeema, T. M. F. and Nadeera Jayathunga (2017), "Sociological Study on Divorce among Muslims", 7th International Symposium, Sabaragamuwa University.

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

Jayathunga N.S. and Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. (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., Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C. and 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. Vithana, M.S.W. (2008) A Sociological study on the love affairs affect the Education of the undergraduates in the university system: A Case Study of Sabaragamuwa University, 1^st 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.

National Paper Presentation

Jayathunga, N. (2013) " A Sociological Study on the Influence of same Age Groups on the Socialization of Street Children,” 6^th 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.

Books

I Counseling and Guidance (2019) (in Sinhala), Kadawatha, Nuwani Printers and Publishers.

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

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

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

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

National Research Abstracts

Konara, K.M.H.R. and Jayathunga, N.S. (2020) Clean water irascibility impact on gender: With special reference to Kodayana Grama Niladari Division in MonaragalaDistrict. 6^th SSLSAS, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Kodithuwakku, K.D.S. and Jayathunga, N.S. (2020) A Sociological Analysis on Socio-Cultural Factors related to infant malnutrition in Sri Lanka. 6^th SSLSAS, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Dharmadasa, L.W.P.C. and Jayathunga, N.S. (2020) Impact of Social Media on the internal family relationships of the young generation, 6^th SSLSAS, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Piumali, M.B.N. and Jayathunga, N.S. (2017) Sociological Study on Social welfare and Empowerment of Transgender in Sri Lanka, 3^rd Annual Student Research Session on Social Sciences and Languages, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka

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 the 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 Sociological Study on the Attitudes of Virginity, 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 and 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, 5^th 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, 5^th 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. PP105-119

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, 

Nadeera, Jayathunga (2012) Sociological Study on Current Changes of Gypsy Clan in Sri Lanka regarding Kudagama, Anuradhapura. ndigenous people and primitive, ndigenous people and Primitive communities in Sri Lanka (Somasundara, Dayananda) (Ed), Colombo, S. Godage and 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 21^st 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. Pp415-42.

Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2006) “Sociological Perspective on the Social Changes of Vedda’s Living patterns”, Indigenous People of Sri Lanka, Indigenous Studies Center, Sabaragamuwa University. Pp173-186.

1. Nadeera, Jayathunga (2003) Sociological Analysis about the causes of the behavior of illness regarding mental diseases” Sanuktha Lipi, vol.1 (June May) (ISSN1931- 8583) PP.27-49
2. Nadeera, Jayathunga,(2003) “A Socio-psychological analysis of the Personality Samaja Sameeksha, Vol 3, Department of Sociology, University Kelaniya, PP.156- 170.
3. Nadeera, Jayathunga, (2002), The Need of building up optimistic attitudes about the elders” Elders, Colombo, Ministry of Social Welfare. PP.27-29.
4. 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.

Edited Journals

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

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

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

Journal Chapters

Jayathunga N.S. and Samaraweera, G.R.S.R.C, 2010, Crime Trends in Sri Lanka, In: Shantha and M.S., Bandara. ed. 2010. Peace, Prosperity and Development; Challenges and Prospects of 21st Century (Sinhala), and Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka, pp.257-279

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

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

Rev. Wimalananda, A.I. Divakara, and N.S. Jayathunga (Ed), "The Sociological Analysis about the Social Relationships related to the Folklore through the Folk Songs" Dinasa Shasthreeya Sangrahaya I, Editors Publication.

Newspapers and Magazines

The people are still interested in the SLTB - Divaina 28. March 20

Changes of the Traditional family Structure, Nawaugaya, 6th Issue, 2003 February,  (ISSN: 1391-3034) pp69-70.

A Crime in Each Ten Minutes,  Wishwa Tharanga, Vol.4 No.1/2, 2003 January/February (ISSN:1391-5339) pp7-8 23

How is Socialization important to the Child? Nawaugaya, 3rd Issue, 2002 November (ISSN: 1391-3034) pp 22- 27.

Is late marriage a reason for crime? Siwdesa, 13th vol, 2002 October (ISSN: 1391-247x) pp 44-45.

A Member of the Editorial Advisory Board, Trans Asian Research Journal, India.

Reviewer, Shasthreeya Sangrahaya, Volime 13, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, 2022.

Reviewer, 6^th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, CRKD, 2017.

Reviewer, Manuscripts of Prof. J.W.D. Somasundra facilitation Volume, 2010

Panel Member in Sociology (Session 1), 4^th Annual Student Research Session, 2018

Panel Member in Sociology (Session 1), 3rd Annual Student Research Session, 2017

  As a member of the social work module development at the University of Durham, United Kingdom, 2010

  Co- Persons- In- Charge, IRQUE Project- (QEF- Batch -3), Faculty of Social Sciences and Languages, 2008- 2010

 Programme Coordinator of Sociology – Department of Social Sciences and Languages, Faculty of Social sciences and language. 2014- 2017

 Coordinator of Diploma in Social Development and Welfare Development, External Degree Programme and Extension Service Unit, Sabaragamuwa   University of Sri Lanka. 2006- 2011

       Psychological Councilor, Institute of Sith Arana, Faculty of Social Sciences, Sabaragamuwa University.2014 up to date.

       Student Counsellor 2006 -2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2015-2016

 Member of the Sports Advisory Board, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka. 2006- 2007

                   Member of the Panel of Syllabus Designers, Postgraduate Diploma in Indigenous Community Studies, 2013

                   Member of the curriculum revision of the Bachelor of Arts of External Degree program, Faculty of Social Sciences and Language, 2015.

       Visiting Lecturer, Diploma in Social Development and Welfare, External Degree Programs and Extension Services Unit, Sabaragamuwa University,                 2006- 2015.

       Visiting Lecturer in Sociology, B. A. External Degree program, External Degree Programme and Extension Unit, Sabaragamuwa University, 2006-2013.

       Member of the Curriculum Revision, 2009

SOC 121- Introduction to Sociology

SOC 212- Social Inequality

SOC 221- Social Theory

SOC 324- Counseling and Guidance

SOC 412- Advanced Sociological Theory