Mrs. E.D.C Dilhani

BA (Hons) Psychology (Peradeniya) MSW (NISD, Colombo)

Lecturer (Probationary)

Department of Psychology and Counselling
Social Psychology, Psychology and Sexuality, Cultural Psychology

Lecturer (Probationary): Department of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka. January 01, 2024- up to date

Lecturer (Temporary): Department of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka. February 15, 2023 -December 31, 2023 ; (10 months)

Demonstrator (Temporary): Department of Psychology and Counselling, Faculty of Health Sciences, The Open University of Sri Lanka. January -October 2018; (09 months)

Lecturer (Temporary):Department of Philosophy & Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya July 2014- February 2016; (1 year 5 months

Dilhani, E. D. C., & Karunanayake, D. (2023). Identifying the relationship between disability and depression among children: A Case Study in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 4(3), 14-27.

Dilhani, E.D.C., & De Silva, W.I. (2021). Is There Any Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Intimate Partner Violence by Husband? A Case Study of Kalutara District, Sri Lanka. Asian Journal of Humanities and Social Studies, 9(4), 118-129

Perera, P.Y.O., Dilhani, E.D.C., & Rajapaksha, R.W. M.S. P.K. (2024). Unveiling the Gaps: A Content Analysis of Gender Roles, Language, and Cultural Norms in Sri Lankan Sexuality Education. In Wijesekara, H.D. (Eds.), “SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH SMART RESEARCH“5th SLIIT INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ADVANCEMENTS IN SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES 2024 (pp.449-454). SLIIT. ISSN 2783-8862

Dilani, E.D.C. (2024, November 5 & 6). Guardians of safety: protective factors for intimate partner violence during the COVID-19 pandemic in Kalutara district[Conference presentation abstract]. International Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health (ReproSex), BMICH, Colombo. 

Perera, P.Y.O., Dilhani, E.D.C., & Rajapaksha, R.W. M.S. P.K. (2024, November 5 & 6). The missing pieces: a scientific exploration of curriculum deficiencies in Sri Lankan sexuality education [Poster Presentation]. International Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health (ReproSex), BMICH, Colombo.

Resource person of Comprehensive Sexual Education, Health Promotion Bureau, Ministry of Health Sri Lanka.

Best Research Paper Award in Psychology- SICASH (SLIIT International Conference on Advancements in Sciences and Humanities