Life Skills Education, Nepal

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Life Skills Education Institute, Nepal

Life Skills Education Institute, Nepal is dedicated to advancing Emotional Intelligence, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and Leadership Development across academic and healthcare sectors. Our mission is to foster personal and professional growth through evidence-based education, research, and practical implementation of life skills.

Life Skills Education Institute, Nepal

Our Founder

Pramila Thapa, PhD (Emotional Intelligence)

Dr. Pramila Thapa, PhD (Emotional Intelligence)
Founder Chairperson, Life Skills Education Institute, Nepal
Associate Professor & Former Registrar, Purbanchal University, Nepal
Official Ambassador, EQ4Peace Worldwide, Inc. – USA

With over 25 years of experience in health and academic organizational development, Dr. Pramila Thapa is a recognized expert in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership. Her research explores how Emotional Intelligence shapes leadership effectiveness and decision-making, aiming to enhance institutional well-being and human capacity building.

She holds a Ph.D. in Emotional Intelligence and Leadership and brings a multidisciplinary academic background in Public Administration, Health, and Education. Her unwavering commitment to lifelong learning and human development underpins her work in transforming leadership through emotional awareness.

Career Highlights

  • Former Registrar & Member Secretary, Purbanchal University (Honored by Nepal’s Rt. Honorable Prime Minister)
  • Founding Principal, Yeti Health Sciences
  • Former Principal, Hope International College
  • Former Director, Green City Hospital, Kathmandu

Dr. Thapa has made significant contributions to healthcare advancement and educational leadership in Nepal. She is also a prolific speaker and researcher, having presented at prestigious institutions such as the Nepali Army War College, Staff College, and various government entities.

Research & Global Recognition

Dr. Thapa has published over 108 peer-reviewed articles, with more than 35,000 reads and 1,300+ citations. She has led 60+ national and international webinars on topics including Emotional Intelligence, Women Empowerment, Education, Digital Literacy, and Sustainability.

Her work is featured in top-tier journals indexed in SCOPUS (Q1), and she collaborates globally to promote peace, resilience, and emotional competence through education.

Selected Recent Publications

  • “Mediating and moderating role of emotional intelligence between mobile phone use and affective commitment among undergraduate students in academic institutes”
    SCOPUS (Q1) – [DOI: 10.1007/s12144-025-07661-x]
  • “Knowledge and Practice Regarding Vocal Hygiene Among Teachers of Selected Schools, Kathmandu”
    Journal of Voice – [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvoice.2024.08.025] | SCOPUS (Q1)
  • “The evolving role of social media in enhancing quality of life: a global perspective across 10 countries”
    Archives of Public Health – [DOI: 10.1186/s13690-023-01222-z] | SCOPUS (Q1)

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