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@article{190559,
        author = {Dr. Shivajee Kumar},
        title = {Social Neuroscience: Exploring the Neural Basis of Social Behaviour, Empathy, and Interpersonal Processes – A Study on Social Works Attached with Civil Societies of Bihar & Jharkhand},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {3576-3584},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190559},
        abstract = {Social neuroscience provides a multidisciplinary framework for understanding how the brain supports social behavior, empathy, and interpersonal relationships. The present study by Dr. Shivajee Kumar investigates the neural underpinnings of social cognition in relation to real-world social work practices carried out by civil society organizations across Bihar and Jharkhand. Using a mixed-method approach—integrating neuroscientific literature review, structured interviews, and field-level observations—the study explores how prosocial behaviors, community engagement, and empathetic responses exhibited by social workers correlate with known neural mechanisms such as mirror neuron systems, affective empathy circuits, and prefrontal regulatory networks. The findings highlight that social workers’ abilities to understand others’ perspectives, manage interpersonal conflicts, and sustain motivation in challenging socio-economic environments align with neuroscientific models of emotion regulation, compassion, and social bonding. Further, the study underscores that civil society initiatives in Bihar and Jharkhand—working in areas such as disability inclusion, women empowerment, child protection, and rural development—rely heavily on the cognitive-emotional competencies of their staff, many of which can be conceptually mapped to neural processes supporting empathy and cooperative behavior. By bridging neuroscience with grassroots social work, this research provides a novel framework for designing training modules, enhancing emotional resilience, and strengthening community-based interventions. The study concludes that integrating social neuroscience into social work practice can enhance the effectiveness of civil society organizations and promote evidence-based, human-centred approaches.},
        keywords = {Social Neuroscience, Empathy, Social Behavior, Civil Society, Bihar, Jharkhand},
        month = {January},
        }