Inna Reddy Edara, Ph.D.
Address: 510 Zhongzheng Road, Xinzhuang District, New Taipei City, 242 (Taiwan, ROC).
Email: 065049@mail.fju.edu.tw or innaredara@gmail.com      

 

Education & Certification

• Ph.D., Pastoral Counseling (integration of PSYCHOLOGY and Spirituality), Loyola University Maryland, USA (May 2012)
• Master of Science (M.S), Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland, USA (May 2004)
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Theology, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan (1999)
• S.T.B., Theology, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan (1999)
• Certificate, Clinical Pastoral Education, Hua Ming Pastoral Counseling Center, Taipei, Taiwan (1999)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry. St. Philomena’s College, Mysore University, India (1990)
• Diploma, Philosophy. Vidya Niketan, Mysore, India (1990)

 

Journal Publications

• Edara, I. R., del Castillo, F., Ching, G. S., & del Castillo, C. D. (October 14, 2021). Religiosity and contentment among teachers in the Philippines during COVID-19 Pandemic: Mediating effects of resilience, optimism, and well-being. Religions 12(10), 879. (A&HCI; SCOPUS)
• Edara, I. R. (September 10, 2021). Exploring the relation between emotional intelligence, subjective wellness, and psychological distress: A case study of university students in Taiwan. Behavioral Sciences, 11(9), 124. (SCOPUS)
• Edara, I. R., del Castillo, F., Ching, G. S., & del Castillo, C. D. (June 12, 2021). Religiosity, emotions, resilience, and wellness during COVID-19 pandemic: A study of Taiwan university students. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18 (12), 6381. (SSCI; SCOPUS)
• Edara, I. R. (May 31, 2021). Incremental role of cognitive beliefs in psychological well-being over subjective health and interpersonal relations. Universitas: Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture, 48(5), 131-149. (A&HCI; SCOPUS)
• del Castillo, F., Edara, I. R., Ching, G. S., & del Castillo, C. D. (January 26, 2021). Validation of the interreligious forms of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale in Taiwan: Perspectives from selected university students. Religions, 12(2), 77. (A&HCI; SCOPUS)
• Edara, I. R. (January 12, 2021). Role of social, civic, and governance aspects in life satisfaction and psychological distress: Insights from Taiwan. Current Psychology (SSCI)
• Edara, I. R. (January, 2021). Importance of holistic life education amid technology paradox. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 10(1), 1-12.
• Edara, I. R. (July, 2020). Anti-Asian racism in the shadow of COVID-19 in the USA: Reported incidents, psychological implications, and coping resources. Journal of Psychological Research, 2(3), 13-22.
• Edara, I. R. (January, 2020). Coping resources for distress and well-being of Filipino Catholic migrants in Taiwan: An incremental validity analysis. Athens Journal of Social Sciences, 7(1), 63-80.
• Edara, I. R. (July, 2019). Exploring the relation between karma, Qi, spirituality, and subjective well-being among people in Taiwan. Journal of Psychological Research, 1(2), 19-31.
• Edara, I. R. (July, 2018). Social and spiritual dimensions as protective factors in the relationship between acculturative stress and subjective well-being among international students in Taiwan. Psychology, 9, 1582-1604.
• Edara, I. R., & Chen, J. L. (May, 2018). Incremental role of family relationships and hurt intensity in forgiveness of family offenders: A study of college students in Taiwan. Psychology, 9, 1023-1049.
• Edara, I. R., & Wu, H. L. (May, 2018). Impact of positive psychology education and interventions on well-being: A study of students engaged in pastoral care. International Journal of Educational and Pedagogical Sciences, 12(4), 511–522. (ISI = International Science Index)
• Edara, I. R. (October, 2017). Religion: A subset of culture and an expression of spirituality. Advances in Anthropology, 7, 273-288.
• Edara, I. R. (September, 2017). Understanding Laudato Si’s view of ecological education and well-being from indigenous relational perspective. Philippiniana Sacra, vol. LII, no. 157, 815-840.
• Edara, I. R. (January, 2017). Moderation effects of gender, age, and ethnicity on Intrinsic Religious Motivation and Spiritual Transcendence among European, Asian Indian, and Taiwanese Americans. Lumen: A Journal of Catholic Studies, 5 (1), 171-195.
• Edara, I. R. (August, 2016). Differentiating among three Catholic groups in the United States: The role of ethnic-cultural and religious-spiritual variables. Pastoral Psychology, 65 (4), 443-457. (SCOPUS)
• Edara, I. R. (April, 2016). Relation of individualism-collectivism and ethnic identity to spiritual transcendence among European Americans, Asian Indian Americans, and Chinese Americans. Counseling and Values, 61, 44-63. (SCOPUS)
• Edara, I. R. (September, 2015). Cultural and ethnic variations in aspects of positive psychology. Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, 6 (3), 219-225.
• Edara, I. R. (September, 2015). Role of sociocultural aspects in the relationship between spirituality and subjective well-being. International Journal of Liberal Arts and Social Science, 3 (7), 38-53.
• Edara, I. R. (July, 2015). Mediating role of individualism-collectivism in spirituality’s relation to motivational forgiveness. Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy, 6(1-2), 28-40.
• Edara, I. R. (January, 2015). The virtue of hope: An antidote to despair. Universitas: Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture, 42 (1), 51-72. (A&HCI; SCOPUS)
• Magyar-Russell, G., Brown, I. T., Edara, I. R., et al., (April, 2014). In search of serenity: Religious struggle among patients hospitalized for acute coronary syndrome. Journal of Religion and Health, 53 (2), 562-578. (SSCI; A&HCI; SCOPUS)
• Edara, I. R. (2013). Spirituality’s unique role in positive affect, satisfaction with life, and forgiveness over and above personality and individualism-collectivism. Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, 24, 15-41. (SCOPUS)

Manuscripts under Review

Manuscripts in Preparation

Conference Presentations, Workshops, Talks, and Panel Discussions

• Edara, Inna (November 29, 2020). Importance of Holistic Life Education amid Technology Paradox. Presented at the LUMINARY 4th International Congress: “Global Challenges in Technology and Education,” November 28-29, 2020, Manila (virtual conference).
• Edara, Inna (August 28, 2019). Exploring the Relation between Karma, Qi, Spirituality, and Subjective Well-Being among People in Taiwan. Presented at the 7th International Symposium on Education, Psychology and Social Sciences, August 27-29, 2019, Tokyo, Japan.
• Edara, Inna (May 28, 2019). Coping Resources for Distress and Well-Being of Filipino Catholic Migrants in Taiwan: An Incremental Validity Analysis. Presented at the 13th Annual International Conference on Psychology, May 27-30, 2019, Athens, Greece.
• Edara, Inna (April 19, 2018). Impact of Positive Psychology Education and Interventions on Well-Being. Presented at the 20th International Conference on Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, April 19-20, 2018, Paris, France.
• Edara, Inna (February 2-5, 2018). Culture and Learning: Experiences in the US, Taiwan, and India. Presented at the Second International Research Congress: “Breakthroughs in Teaching and Learning,” February 2-5, 2018, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
• Edara, Inna and Chen, Jo-lin (October 12, 2017). Determinants of Forgiveness in Families: A perspective of Taiwan College Students. A Paper Presented at the 7th Bernard Wonkil Lee International forum for Catholic Humanism, October 12, 2017, Gyeonggi-do, Seoul, South Korea.
• Edara, Inna (May 9, 2017). “Philosophy of Life” and Other Core Holistic Courses at Fu Jen Catholic University: Some Thoughts on Current Status and Future Directions. A Paper Presented at 輔仁大學全人教育課程中心第10屆全人教育學術研討會, May 9, 2017, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
• Edara, Inna (March 24, 2017). “Social and Spiritual Dimensions as Protective Factors in the Relationship between Acculturative Stress and Subjective Well-Being among International Students in Taiwan.” A Paper Presented at the Second Biennial International Convention of Psychological Science, March 23-25, 2017, Vienna, Austria.
• Edara, Inna (August 27, 2016). “Indigenous Relational Perspective of Ecological Education and Comprehensive Well-Being.” A Paper Presented at The Association of Southeast and East Asian Catholic Colleges and Universities Annual Conference 2016, Broome, Australia.
• Edara, Inna (June 27, 2016). “Role of Sociocultural Aspects in the Relationship between Spirituality and Subjective Well-Being.” A Paper Presented at The Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2016, Seoul, South Korea.
• Edara, Inna (June 27, 2016). “Differentiating among three Catholic groups in the United States: The role of ethnic-cultural and religious-spiritual variables.” A Paper Presented at The Joint World Conference on Social Work, Education and Social Development 2016, Seoul, South Korea.
• Edara, Inna (March 13, 2015). “Mediating Role of Individualism-Collectivism in Spirituality’s Relation to Forgiveness.” A Paper Presented at the First Biennial International Convention of Psychological Science, March 12-14, 2015, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
• Edara, Inna (June, 2014). “The Virtue of Hope: An Antidote to Despair.” A Paper Presented at 第五屆基督宗教諮商輔導研討會：憂傷與盼望的諮商輔導。Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• Edara, Inna (May, 2011). “The Role of Religiousness and Spirituality in Psychological Understanding and Clinical Practice.” Presentation at North American Taiwanese Professors Association Annual Conference, Maryland, USA.
• Edara, Inna (April, 2010). Panelist on “Discrimination and Prejudice in the United States: Sharing of Personal Experiences.” Loyola University Maryland, Columbia, Maryland, USA.
• Edara, Inna; Rollison, Deb, Waters, Liz, Brown, Ian; Magyar-Russell, Gina (March, 2010). “Religious Coping Among Patients Hospitalized for Acute Coronary Syndrome.” A Paper Presented at the 8th Annual Mid-Year Conference on Religion and Spirituality, Loyola University Maryland, Columbia, Maryland, USA.
• 《天主教大學憲章對天主教輔仁大學的啟示》。輔大進修部，新莊，台灣。June 21, 2020.
• Church and Mission in Taiwan. A talk given to the parishioners in Brisbane, Australia. August 08, 2019.
• Certificate Program on “Positive Leadership and Well-Being.” Brisbane, Australia. August 05-07, 2019.
• 《人哲總整課程: 示範教學經驗分享》。 Presented at the 107學年度人生哲學課程第三次教師研習會，Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan. June 24, 2019.
• Communication in Interpersonal Relations: Recognizing Emotions and Fulfilling Needs. A recollection given to the SVD seminarians, Xinzhuang, New Taipei City, Taiwan. January 26, 2019.
• 《聖體 : 家庭生活的靈性之糧》。Retreat for the parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker parish, Chiayi, Taiwan. December 19, 2018.
• 《我的信仰、聖召及服務之旅》。Lunch Talk, 輔大教育學院，新莊，台灣。May, 2017.
• “Servant Leadership.” A Talk Given to the Leaders of the Holy Family Association, New Taipei City, Taiwan. February 4, 2017.
• 《認識印度的人文與教育》。輔大教育領導與發展研究所，新莊，台灣。May 05, 2016.
• 《慈悲與家庭》。輔大淨心堂，新莊，台灣 (A talk given to the Holy Family Association). March 15, 2016.
• 《心靈旅程》。彰化，台灣。(A retreat given to the Holy Family sisters). July 11-17, 2015.
• “Psychology and Spirituality of Forgiveness.” Talk given to the Catholics, Linkou, Taiwan. March 01, 2015.
• Panelist on “Food for Multicultural Thought: Exploring Changing Beliefs, Examining Changing Values.” Loyola University Maryland, Columbia, Maryland, USA. April 2012.
• “Communication in Interpersonal Relationships.” Workshop conducted for Chinese/Taiwanese Americans, Rockville, Maryland, USA. October 2010.
• “Exploring Culture, Counseling, & the Mental Health Profession within a Global context.” Panelist at the 7th Annual Mid-Year Conference on Religion and Spirituality, Loyola University Maryland, Columbia, Maryland, USA. April 2009.
• “Grief Counseling in Cultural Diversity”. Clinical Case Analysis, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan. March 2007.
• “MBTI and Spirituality.” Workshop conducted for a group of Catholic seminarians in Hong Kong. February 2007.
• “Cultural Adjustment and Coping with Stress.” Workshop conducted for foreign students at Chinese Language Center of Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan. March 2006.

 

Ad hoc Reviewer (Journal Articles)

• Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion
• The Journal of Positive Psychology
• The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion
• UNIVERSITAS Monthly Review of Philosophy and Culture
• Pastoral Psychology
• Asia Pacific Journal of Counselling and Psychotherapy
• Asian Journal of Social Psychology
• Journal of Psychological Research
• Behavioral Sciences

Ad hoc Reviewer (Books and/or Book Chapters)

• Great Groups by David R. Hutchinson (review dates: 11/22/2014 to 12/02/2015)
• “International students’ experiences in the U.S. workforce: Gender differences in labor market outcomes” in Global perspectives on international student experience in higher education (edited by K. Bista).

Professional Licenses / Certificates

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). License # LC4920. (In Maryland, USA)
• National Certified Counselor (NCC). Certificate # 260675. (USA)

Teaching/Academic Experience

• August 2019 – current: Associate Professor, Graduate Institute of Educational Leadership & Development, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2015 – July 2019: Assistant Professor, Graduate Institute of Educational Leadership & Development, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• February 2014 – July 2015: Assistant Professor, Holistic Education Center, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2012 – May 2013: Visiting Full-time Assistant Professor of graduate studies at Loyola University Maryland, USA. Subjects taught: Various graduate level courses in counseling psychology, such as Helping Relations; Group Theory and Practice; Multicultural Issues; Human Development; Professional Seminar.
• September 2005 – June 2008: Part time lecturer at Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan. Subjects taught: General Psychology; Psychology of Life; Counseling Theory and Practice (TA); Philosophy of Life (Life Education).
• August 2001 – February 2002: Instructor of “Life Education” and “Basic English” at Shanmei Elementary School, Chiayi, Taiwan.

 

Professional Clinical Counseling Experience

• February 2014 – current: Student Counseling Center, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2009 – May 2010: Supervised doctoral clinical internship at St. Agnes Hospital Counseling Program, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.  
• March 2005 – June 2008: Counseling the students at Student Counseling Center of Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• March 2005 – June 2008: Counseling and training the Catholic seminarians preparing for religious life and priesthood, Taipei, Taiwan.
• September 2003 – June 2004: Counseling internship at VA hospital, Perryville, Maryland, USA.
• June - September 1999: Clinical pastoral education (CPE) experience at Cardinal Tien Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.

Pastoral Care and Religious Service Experience

• November 2013 – current: Helping out the parishes, religious communities and organizations with sacramental and pastoral ministry in Taiwan.
• January 2009 – May 2013: Supply work in covering sacramental/liturgical/pastoral activities at St. Alphonsus Rodriguez Church, Woodstock, Maryland, USA.
• March 2005 – July 2008: Coordinator of “Formation and Education” of the scholastics in the seminary of the Society of the Divine Word, Taipei, Taiwan.
• October 1999 – June 2003: Pre-marriage counseling and family care to an economically poor and low educated group of indigenous people at Fatima Parish of Tafuyeh, Chiayi, Taiwan.
• February 2000 – June 2003: Associate pastor of Fatima Parish, Chiayi, Taiwan.
• September 1996 – July 1998: Collaborated for two years with Lourdes Home in Taipei, Taiwan in caring for people with HIV/AIDS, and educating them on prevention and care.
• February – August 1996: Worked for seven months as a spiritual and pastoral caregiver at Chang-An Hospice in Zhudong, Taiwan in helping the residents with their issues of old age, loss and bereavement.
• February – August 1996: Served as a chaplain for Filipino migrant workers at Chang-An Hospice in Zhudong, Taiwan in helping them to cope with the issues of uprooting, adjustment, and inculturation.

 

Administration

• August 2020 – current: Chair of Department of Educational Leadership & Technology Development, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2019 – current: Director of Graduate Institute of Educational Leadership & Development, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2019 – July 2020: Director of Mission and Identity, School of Continuing Education, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2019 – July 2020: Administrative Supervisor of Student Mentoring Group, School of Continuing Education, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2015 – current: Director of the Dormitory Service Center, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan.
• August 2012 – May 2013: Member of the Research Committee, Department of Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland, MD, USA.
• August 2012 – May 2013: Chair of the Diversity Committee, Department of Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University Maryland, MD, USA.
• February 2005 – July 2008: Formation Director and Formation Committee Coordinator, SVD China Province, Taipei, Taiwan.
• February 2000 – July 2002: Associate Pastor / Administrator, Fathima Catholic Church, Tafuyeh, Chiayi, Taiwan.

Memberships

• Member of Association for Psychological Science (APS). Member ID# 108031
• Member of American Counseling Association (ACA). Member ID # 6374220.
• Member of National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
• Member of Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society (2010).
• Professed Member and Catholic Religious Priest of the Society of the Divine Word (an international Catholic male religious order of religious priests and brothers)

Awards

• 107 學年度模範教師。輔仁大學，中華民國107年09月26日。
• Best Presentation Award, ICPPW 2018: 20th International Conference on Positive Psychology and Wellbeing, Paris, April 19-20, 2018.
• 105學年度教學績優教師獎狀。輔仁大學，中華民國106年6月8日。
• “Joseph W. Ciarrocchi Research Award” for Outstanding Leadership in Pastoral Counseling Research. Presented on May 18, 2012, by Pastoral Counseling Department of Loyola University Maryland, Columbia, Maryland, USA.