Welcome to Symbiosis Centre for Behavioural Sciences
The study of Human Behaviour is an interplay between one’s thoughts, feelings and actions. At the Symbiosis Centre for Behavioural Sciences (SCBS), we are committed to advancing transformative, interdisciplinary research that enhances human welfare and addresses pressing societal challenges. Our centre promotes collaboration across academia and industry, fostering behavioural science research that is both scientifically rigorous as well as socially relevant.
SCBS focuses on a wide spectrum of research in Social and Behavioural Studies, including consumer behaviour, women entrepreneurship, community-based socio-economic development, workplace wellness, and gender equity. Our research delves into how physical activity influences affective, cognitive, and social functioning, with an emphasis on early developmental outcomes. In the domain of Psychology and Mental Health, SCBS addresses behavioural addictions, mental health impacts, yoga-based physiological interventions, youth sleep studies using EEG, and the neurobiological links between diet and mental well-being. Our work in Neuroimaging and Health Behaviour spans research on lifestyle diseases, substance abuse, malnutrition, and obesity—particularly their effects on adolescent and adult health.
It is exciting to head this vibrant and socially pertinent research centre and I look forward to enthusiastic participation from both scholars and practitioners in this endeavour!
Dr. Aradhana Gandhi,
Professor in charge - Symbiosis Centre for Behavioural Sciences,
Professor Marketing and Retail - Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,
Email:
aradhanagandhi@sibmpune.edu.in
head@scbs.siu.edu.in
Phone: 9850812309
Broad Areas of Research
Social and Behavioural Studies
- Consumer Behaviour and Neurosciences based studies.
- Women Entrepreneurship and Community based Socio-economic, behavioural studies in underprivileged communities.
- Affective, Cognitive, and Social impacts as a result of Physical activity and exercise. Exercise and Brain health.
- Workplace Wellness and Productivity Behaviour.
- Gender inequity & empowerment and child development.
Psychology and Mental Health
- Behavioural addictions - Internet, social media, gaming and gambling.
- Physical activity and its linkage with mental health.
- Intervention using Yoga to improve physiological parameters like Heart rate,Blood pressure.
- Sleep studies using EEG and neuroimaging in the youth and its impact on mental health.
- Dietary habits and mental health- neurobiological correlates.
Neuroimaging in the domain of consumer behaviour and health
- Non-Communicable Diseases, Lifestyle, and Behaviour.
- Substance abuse, Neuroimaging and Behaviour.
- Obesity and its impact on Adolescent and Adult Health / Malnutrition.