Shanku Paul
Biographic Data
| ID | 8977837 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Shanku Paul |
| GIVEN NAMES | Shanku |
| FAMILY NAME | Paul |
| SIGNATURE | PAUL S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Assam University |
| ORCID | 0009-0001-4246-9267 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Funeral restrictions and bereavement distress during Covid-19
Most research on pandemic bereavement has been conducted in Western settings, with limited evidence from culturally diverse regions where funeral rituals carry strong communal and religious significance. This study examined whether funeral restriction during COVID-19 was associated with prolonged grief and moderate-to-severe anxiety among bereaved adults in Northeast India, and whether these associations were moderated by social support and relig…
When Citizens Move
Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which flagged sixty lakh names for deletion, poses a severe threat to internal migrants. This article argues the SIR is not a mere administrative clean-up but a de facto citizenship test, functioning as an "NRC by proxy" that punishes economic mobility. By shifting the burden of proof onto the voter, the exercise transforms administrative absence into political exclusion, rendering mobi…
Mitigating depression through spiritual Practices
Depression in later life is a growing but often overlooked concern in India. At the same time, religion continues to shape the daily lives of many older adults, offering potential support beyond formal healthcare. This study examines whether spiritual involvement, defined as both belief and regular participation, is associated with reduced depressive symptoms among India’s ageing population. Using data from the first wave of the Longitudinal Agei…
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Funeral restrictions and bereavement distress during Covid-19
Most research on pandemic bereavement has been conducted in Western settings, with limited evidence from culturally diverse regions where funeral rituals carry strong communal and religious significance. This study examined whether funeral restriction during COVID-19 was associated with prolonged grief and moderate-to-severe anxiety among bereaved adults in Northeast India, and whether these associations were moderated by social support and relig…
When Citizens Move
Bihar’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, which flagged sixty lakh names for deletion, poses a severe threat to internal migrants. This article argues the SIR is not a mere administrative clean-up but a de facto citizenship test, functioning as an "NRC by proxy" that punishes economic mobility. By shifting the burden of proof onto the voter, the exercise transforms administrative absence into political exclusion, rendering mobi…
Mitigating depression through spiritual Practices
Depression in later life is a growing but often overlooked concern in India. At the same time, religion continues to shape the daily lives of many older adults, offering potential support beyond formal healthcare. This study examines whether spiritual involvement, defined as both belief and regular participation, is associated with reduced depressive symptoms among India’s ageing population. Using data from the first wave of the Longitudinal Agei…
Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving (2 works) · Ageing (1 work) · Aging and Gerontology Research (1 work) · Anthropological Studies and Insights (1 work) · Anxiety (1 work) · Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (1 work) · Citizenship (1 work) · Complicated grief (1 work) · De facto (1 work) · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion (1 work)