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info@sliit.lkCAREER SUMMARY
I am a Sri Lankan Clinical Psychologist currently serving at the SLIIT Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, School of Psychology. Previously, I worked as a Clinical Psychologist at the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) and as a Research Officer at the Demand Reduction Program (DAP) of the Colombo Plan from 2017 to 2021. I am also a Faculty Affiliate at the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS), University of Colombo, and a Visiting Lecturer for both state and non-state sector universities. My research expertise spans multiple areas, including trauma, stress, and psychometric assessments.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)University of Colombo 2010
Bachor of Arts (Psychology) University of Peradeniya 2006
RESEARCH INTERESTS AND MEMBERSHIP
Research Interests
Clinical researchs, Relationship and couple inerventions, Social justice & distributive justice in marginalized communities. Psychometric assessment.
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Advancing Professional Practice: Assessment and Growth of Counselling Skills
This research cluster explores the assessment and enhancement of counselling skills, integrating AI tools to support professional development, skill evaluation, and reflective practice in diverse therapeutic contexts.
ONGOING RESEARCH
Ponnamperuma, L., Hettiarachchi, A., Jayakodi, P., & Abeysinghe, A. (2024), Construction and Validation of Academic Stress Scale for Sri Lankan Undergraduates, Completed. To be submitted.
Daniel, N. R., Ayagamage, S. Ponnamperuma, L., Selvaratnam, S, Kulathunga, H, Silva, S. N., Wijesinghe, H & Wishmie S. M. C., (2024) Challenging the Norms: The Realities of Transgender Commercial Sex Workers in Sri Lanka, on going with the initial revisions.
Ponnamperuma, L., Selvaratnam, Gnanapragasm, Attapattu, V.V., D.,N. D.,Zainab, N. R., Sarveswaram, G., Karunaratne, K.V., De Silva, N., Perera, R., (2024) Exploring Lived Experiences of Male Sex Workers in Sri Lanka: Social Relationships and Stigma, ongoing with revision.
Madanayake, W.M.C.D., Sandupama, K.B.T.B, Ponnamperuma, L., Selvratnam, N.D., Perera, H.M.H.T, Samarakoon, S.M.C.K, Weeramantri, Y.M., Attanayake, D.A.D., Atapattu, A.A.K.T., (2024) Between Guilt and Survival: Unveiling the Post-Homicidal Mentality and Coping Mechanisms of Sri Lankan Death Row Inmates at Welikada Prison, revision is in progress.
Nanayakkara, S., Kumarage, A.T., Mendis, D., Ponnamperuma, L., Selvaratnam, N.D., Jayaweera, S. D., Kodithuwakku, V.A.R., Jayasooriya, D., Niwanthika, T.S. (2024), Exploring the Quality of Life and Gaps in Palliative Care for End-Stage Renal Failure Patients in Wilgamuwa, Sri Lanka, revisions in progress.
Ubesekara, S.W., Siriwardena, K.A.C.M., Ponnamperuma, L., Selvaratnam, N.D., Sandakantha N.M.G.H., Mallawarachchi, D., Fernando, M.A., Oshadi, H.M.A. (2024) Shedding Light on the Hidden Realities: Psychological issues regarding estate Tamil community derived as a result of socioeconomic challenges, Revisions in progress.
PUBLICATIONS
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Factors predicting academic procrastination with special reference to self-esteem, self-efficacy, and stress among undergraduates in the Western Province of Sri Lanka
Hewage, K. P., & Ponnamperuma, L. , (4th SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities 2023)
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Translation and validation of the ‘Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism’ on a Sinhala-speaking population of 3- to 12-year-olds in Colombo and Gampaha Districts
4. Pathiraja, G. A. P. S. S. O., & Ponnamperuma, L. , (4th SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities 2023)
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Construction and Validation of Academic Stress Scale for 18-35-year-old Sri Lankan University Students
Ponnamperuma, L., Hettiarachchi, A., Jayakodi, P., & Abeysinghe, A. , (4th SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities 2023)
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Stressful symphony: Exploring the role of work stress on the employee commitment and job performance of Sri Lankan IT professionals
Upadya Chathumini, J. K. D., & Ponnamperuma, (SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES)
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Token economies and behavioural change: An evaluation of their effectiveness on male children in Sri Lankan child development centers
1. Ponnamperuma, L., Godamunne, P., & Hegoda Arachchi, R., (5th International Research Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities (SICASH 2024))
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Leveraging
Shymal, K.A.K, Chamanki, N. H. I., Weliwita, K. T. M., Himasha, U. K. T., Rathnayake, H. M. S. C., & Ponnamperuma, L. , “International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology (IRJIET)” , pp. 664-670
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A Comparison of Mental Well-being among Female Undergraduates in Sri Lanka based on Relationship Status
1. Gomes, J. C., Ponnamperuma, L. & Hettiarachchi, A. , “SLIIT Journal for Humanities and Sciences” , pp. 44-61
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Subjective reactions to international research participation: An illustration of ethical considerations with women heading households in Sri Lanka
Jessica E. Lambert, Alyssa Banford Witting, Lakmal Ponnamperuma and Thulitha Wickrama, “American Journal of Orthopsychiatry”
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Toward Understanding Posttraumatic Stress and Depression among Trauma-Affected Widows in Sri Lanka
Lambert, J., Banford Witting, A., James, S., Ponnamperuma, L., Wickrama, T. , “Psychological Trauma: Research, Practice & Policy”
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Posttraumatic cognitions and depressive symptoms in war and disaster affected widows in Sri Lanka: The role of community support
• Jessica E. Lambert, Alyssa Banford Witting, Shayne Anderson, Lakmal Ponnamperuma and Thulitha Wickrama, “Contemporary Family Therapy today” , pp. 1-7
