PhD Research Scholar at the School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India
Imlingangzuk Longkumer is a PhD Research Scholar at the School of Psychological Sciences, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India. His research engages with Indigenous psychology, self-determination theory, and culturally responsive methodologies, with a particular focus on Northeast Indian communities. His doctoral work examines how self-determination shapes socio-cultural adaptation and academic adjustment among Naga students who migrate for higher education. He is a recipient of the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Doctoral Fellowship. His broader research interests lie in bridging mainstream psychological frameworks with Indigenous knowledge systems, contributing to the development of culturally grounded and inclusive approaches in higher education and psychological research. ORCID: 0000-0002-5449-9244.