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Mental health in relation to emotional intelligence among university students Pages: 1210-1212 Vishal Yadav, Naveen, and Trayambak Tiwari (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) Anju L. Singh (Department of Psychology, Vasanta Kanya Mahavidhyalaya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) Emotional intelligence has often been found as a significant marker of mental health. In this pursuit, the present study examined the relationship between emotional intelligence and mental health among university students. A sample of 80 participants was taken out of which 40 were male and 40 female students with in the age range of 16-20 years from Banaras Hindu University. Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health of the participants were assessed, Pearson r yielded positive correlation between mental health and emotional intelligence, (r = 0.31, p < 0.01). Pages: 1210-1212 Vishal Yadav, Naveen, and Trayambak Tiwari (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi… Read more Get Access
Shyness among secondary school students located in diverse areas Pages: 1213-1215 Umakant Subhash Gaikwad (Department of Psychology, Arts & Science College, Chincholi (Li), Tq- Kannad, Aurangabad, Maharashtra) To find out the relationship of shyness among rural and urban areas located school students. The present study was carried on 80 Secondary school students of Aurangabad Districts (Maharashtra). The sample included that 40 urban areas located school students and 40 rural areas located school students (age between 13 to 15 years) selected by purposive sampling method. Shyness assessment test developed by D'Souza (2006) assesses three domains of shyness at three levels. Analyze the data various statistical techniques such as descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation were used to find the nature and distribution of variables. 't'-ratio was used to find out the differences. Based on the analysis of the data it is clear that the rural secondary school students shyness level is very high than urban areas located school. Pages: 1213-1215 Umakant Subhash Gaikwad (Department of Psychology, Arts & Science College, Chincholi (Li), Tq-… Read more Get Access
Mental health among alcohol abusers Pages: 1216-1218 Mohd Shoiab Mir and R. Sankar (Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu) Mental health is defined as a state of well being in which people realizes their own potential, can cope with the every day's normal stresses and work productively as well as fruitfully and is able to make contribution to her or his community. The purpose of the present paper is to assess the level of mental health among alcohol abusers. The present study consisted the sample of 60 subjects which were equally divided into three groups on the basis of age (15-25 years & 25-35 years), occupation (employed & unemployed) and duration of intake (1-3 years & 3-5 years). Mental Health Inventory designed and developed by Viel and Ware (1983) was used for data collection. Mean, SD, t-test and correlation were applied for statistical analysis. Results indicate that there is significant difference between the mean scores of 15-25 and 25-35 years old alcohol abusers. Similarly there is a significant difference found between the mean scores of employed and unemployed alcohol abusers. Further there is a significant difference found between the mean scores of alcohol abusers with alcohol intake duration 1-3 and above 3-5 years. And there is a significant relationship between mental health, age, occupation and duration of intake. On the basis of the findings in the present study we may conclude that age, occupation and duration of intake are influential factors in mental health. Pages: 1216-1218 Mohd Shoiab Mir and R. Sankar (Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu) Read more Get Access
Assessment of personality traits and cognitive style of juvenile delinquents Pages: 1219-1221 Neha Sharma, Seema Sharma, and Tejpreet Kaur Kang (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab) The present study was undertaken to assess the levels of personality traits and cognitive styles of juvenile delinquents. The sample comprised of 120 respondents in 16-18 years of age range, selected from observation homes of six districts, from three cultural zones of Punjab. Further the sample was distributed over two sexes i.e. 80 juvenile delinquent boys and 40 juvenile delinquent girls. Scales used to collect the relevant information for the study were: Eysenck's Personality Questionnaire (Eysenck & Eysenck, 1975) and Cognitive Style Inventory (Jha, 1985). Data depicts that maximum number of the delinquents belonged to the average level of delinquency. Most of the delinquents had shown psychotic and introvert personality and the most common cognitive style among delinquents was undifferentiated style. Pages: 1219-1221 Neha Sharma, Seema Sharma, and Tejpreet Kaur Kang (Department of Human Development and… Read more Get Access
Psychological problems among non-academic staffs of educational institutions in India Pages: 1222-1225 Girijesh K. Yadav (Technical Officer-A (Psychology), ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) S. A. Barkat (Regional Director, Maulana Azad National Urdu University Mumbai Region, Navi Mumbai) This study was conducted to assess the stress, anxiety and depression among none-academic staffs in educational institutions with respect to their work profile, educational qualification. One hundred twenty-six nonacademic staffs have been enrolled from different states of India, ranging between 18 to 60 years belonging to major work group i.e. officers (n=30) and office-clerks (n=96). All the participants were categorized on the basis of their educational qualifications i.e. doctorate (n=9), post graduate (n=62), graduate (n=44) and intermediate (n=12) too. Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) has been used to assess the depression, anxiety and stress of non-academic staffs. Results showed no anxiety (M=6.9, SD=5.58), depression (M=5.4, SD=6.07) and stress (M=9.2, SD=7.23) among non-academic staffs. Scores (t-value) on stress, anxiety and depression level were not found significant between officers and office-clerk groups. One-way ANOVA revealed no significant difference in the mean scores on stress, anxiety and depression across different educational qualification group of non-academic staffs. Pages: 1222-1225 Girijesh K. Yadav (Technical Officer-A (Psychology), ICMR-National Institute of Occupational Health, Ahmedabad, Gujarat)S… Read more Get Access
Coping strategy as correlates of online shopping attitude of young adults of Kolkata Pages: 1226-1231 Sreetama Banerjee and Debadeepa Banerjee (Department of Psychology, Bethune College, Kolkata, West Bengal) This research intended to investigate the attitude of young adults towards online shopping along with its selected correlates i.e. coping strategies. For the said purpose data was collected from 94 male and female (both employed & unemployed) young adults of Kolkata by administering “Online Shopping Attitude Questionnaire”, and “Coping Strategy scale”. The correlation of coping strategies with online shopping attitude of young adults were then been calculated. From the present study it was observed that when male and female (both employed & unemployed) are get stressed by daily hassles they are open to social media for shopping, chatting with buddies etc. to copes up the situation. Pages: 1226-1231 Sreetama Banerjee and Debadeepa Banerjee (Department of Psychology, Bethune College, Kolkata, West Bengal) Read more Get Access
Response inhibition processing between young and older adults Pages: 1232-1236 Pooja Rai, Tara Singh, Indramani L. Singh, and Trayambak Tiwari (Cognitive Science Laboratory, Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) Human brain aging is a complex process, involving changes in anatomy, physiology and cognition. The process which actively suppresses task-irrelevant response for task-appropriate responses is referred as response inhibition. Older adults have particular deficiencies in the inhibitory attentional control mechanisms that serve to prevent or stop the processing of task-irrelevant stimuli (i.e., distraction). The present study examined differences in the performance of the young and older adults on tasks evaluating response inhibition by using a distracter-response binding flanker task. The sample comprised of 10 young (Age range: 18-35 years) and 10 older adults (Age range: 55-65 years) and the responses of the participants were taken across congruent and incongruent conditions. Results were discussed in terms of accuracy and reaction time measures for young and older adults. ANOVA was performed to investigate whether there was a significant difference in response inhibition between young and older adults. Pages: 1232-1236 Pooja Rai, Tara Singh, Indramani L. Singh, and Trayambak Tiwari (Cognitive Science Laboratory… Read more Get Access
A study of psychological well-being between professional organic farmers and conventional farmers Pages: 1237-1239 Digambar Darekar and Deepa Naik (Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra) The purpose of this research is to identify the difference between professional organic farmers and conventional farmers on their psychological well-being on 300 sample size from Pune District, Maharashtra, India. To measure psychological well-being of farmers Sisodia and Choudhary scale was administered. Two matched-groups design was used. The calculated t=7.98, is statistically significant at .01 level also gives statistical weight age to these findings that psychological well-being of professional organic farmers is of significantly higher magnitude as compared to conventional farmers. Pages: 1237-1239 Digambar Darekar and Deepa Naik (Department of Psychology, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind… Read more Get Access
Gender differences in coping with stress Pages: 1240-1245 Rubina Kausar (Department of Applied Psychology, Himayat-e -Islam Postgraduate Women College, Lahore, Pakistan) The present research explored gender differences in coping with stress. Lazarus and Folkman's (1984) cognitive model of coping with stress was used as the theoretical basis for this research. The sample was comprised of 616 students between the age ranges of 18-25 years, from different public colleges at Lahore, Pakistan. Carver, Scheier, and Weintraub's (1989) Coping Orientation to Problem Experienced (COPE) was individually administered to assess the participants coping strategies under stress. Permission has already been granted by the relevant author to use this test in the current research project. Statistical Package for Social Sciences (Version 16.0) vas used to calculate percentages for gender. Results suggest that there is significant difference in percentages of gender and adaptation of different strategies. The findings of this research have implications for utilization of coping strategies by graduate students when they are under stress in Pakistani society. Pages: 1240-1245 Rubina Kausar (Department of Applied Psychology, Himayat-e -Islam Postgraduate Women College, Lahore, Pakistan) Read more Get Access
Application of cognitive behaviour therapy in GAD: A clinical case study in the socio-cultural context of West Bengal Pages: 1246-1249 Rashmi Rai and Soheli Datta (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata) Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is one of the most practiced forms of psychotherapies for the treatment of patients suffering from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The beliefs, or dysfunctional assumptions, which are involved in generalized anxiety, are highly varied and mostly resolve around issues of acceptance, responsibility, and the symptoms of anxiety themselves. Dysfunctional assumptions and rules are general beliefs which individuals hold about the world and themselves which are said to make them prone to interpret specific situations in an excessively negative and dysfunctional fashion. CBT in GAD involves cognitive techniques to address worry and cognitive biases and relaxation to address tension, as well as imagined exposure to catastrophic images and exposure to stressful situations while response preventing overly cautious behaviors. The present case study is an attempt to provide CBT to a 28 years old client suffering from GAD. He was treated using cognitive behavioral techniques. The purpose of using CBT includes presence of marked cognitive distortions, presence of significant anxiety of the client about current problems, was amenable to the use of verbal challenging and logical thinking required for psychotherapy. Focus was made in reduction of the level of anxiety and distress by modification of dysfunctional appraisals and beliefs, correction of negative self- evaluation and cognitive errors, enabling restore self- worth and maintenance of logical pattern of thinking. The sessions include assessments, psycho-education, cognitive restructuring and relaxation training. The therapy aimed at decreasing somatic symptoms through sessions on relaxation, increasing confidence to initiate conversations with others. Findings suggest that there has been reduction in negative affect, decease in anxiousness and decrease in negative belief about worry and increase in the need for controlling worry and cognitive confidence. Key ingredients to treatment success included fidelity with flexibility in implementing CBT treatment, attention to individual and cultural factors; the use of creative strategies for carrying out the underlying theoretical principles of the treatment. The study highlights the efficacy of CBT in the present socio-cultural context and how deviations from pre- determined therapy structure, based on western culture, was involved to bring about a favorable outcome in the client. Pages: 1246-1249 Rashmi Rai and Soheli Datta (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata) Read more Get Access
Promoting mental health: Increasing strength in human life Pages: 1250-1255 Aradhana Shukla (Department of Psychology, Kumaun University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand) Mental health is an integral part of health and it is more than the absence of mental illness and it is paralleled to physical health. It is the foundation of well-being and effective functioning for an individual, in particular and society, in general. It aims to deal with the promotion of mental strength in people so that they could cultivate them. Mental strength can be defined as a capacity of feeling, thinking and behaving in a way that allows optimal functions in the pursuit of valued outcomes. It is a combination of talents, knowledge and skills. Strength envisages the person and can be seen in terms of well-being, gratitude, forgiveness, empathy, virtues, hope, optimism, resilience and many more. It is determined by efficacy/, confidence, hope, optimism and resiliency. This paper is based on the study, observation and experience of the author about the promotion of mental health and the understanding of the concept of mental strength as an important tool of the enhancement of mental health. This paper is divided in four subsequent subsections. Section one deals with the concept of mental strength as described by Western and Indian thinkers. Section two reveals the determinants and process of mental strength. The third section describes the indicators and hazards of mental strength and finally in fourth section tips to raise the magnitude of mental strength is discussed. Pages: 1250-1255 Aradhana Shukla (Department of Psychology, Kumaun University Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand) Read more Get Access
Reviewing existing literature on efficacy of psychotherapies on mental health disorders in survivors of child sexual abuse Pages: 1256-1259 Athullya Nair and Archana Shukla (AIBAS, Amity University, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana) The vital objective of the paper is to focus on reviewing diverse literature that has been propagandized, on the efficacy of various psychotherapies on the mental health of the survivors/victims of child sexual abuse. It also emphasises on the certitude of looking at the theoretical roots of each therapy. The therapies that are predominantly probed into are EMDR, Transactional Analysis, Biofeedback, Psychoanalysis, CBT and REBT. Reviewing articles opens an opportunity to meticulously anatomize the developments till the most recent study and the gap that prevails with each of the therapy in reaching the desired result for betterment. The contributions of CBT and REBT in improving the symptoms of the mental health caused by an abuse during the formative years, are exemplary. Howbeit, the other therapies mentioned here, REBT and its techniques are being adhered on each mental health disorder and receives attention discreetly. Pages: 1256-1259 Athullya Nair and Archana Shukla (AIBAS, Amity University, Manesar, Gurgaon, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Home alone: The good, the bad and everything in between Pages: 1260-1264 Sonia Elizabeth Prasadam and Anuradha Sathiyaseelan (Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka) Children of dual earning nuclear families tend to spend some time after school alone at home. The time spent without the supervision of adults is known as 'self-care'. The present study aimed to explore the past experiences of young adults (19 23 years) who have been in self-care during their early adolescent years. Participants were interviewed through an in-depth interview (n=7). The interviews were conducted orally, meeting face to face with the participants. The data acquired from these interviews were transcribed and analysed using thematic analysis. The major findings of the study reflected positive aspects of their experience, negative aspects of their experience and role of telephonic parental supervision. Pages: 1260-1264 Sonia Elizabeth Prasadam and Anuradha Sathiyaseelan (Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka) Read more Get Access
Forgiveness as a factor in marital quality Pages: 1265-1267 Garima Tuli and Sakshi Mehrotra (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) The concept of marriage has transformed these days due the swing in the lifestyle of couples today. The mainstay of happy marriages is the strength and willingness of a couple to be together in the times of dearth. In today's time, marital relationships are the most sensitive and resilient form of togetherness. The present study aims to uncover the relationship between forgiveness and marital quality. Forgiveness is an intended and deliberate course of action in which a person undergoes a transformation in feelings and beliefs, regarding a fault where in you let go of adverse emotions like vengefulness, with the capacity to wish well for the other person. Among the various other factors that affect the quality of a marital relationship, forgiveness has been observed as a leading factor for the sustenance of couple relationships. Now-a-days the disintegration in marriages is rampant and there is need to relook into the institution. The current study aims to establish the impact of forgiveness on marital quality. Pages: 1265-1267 Garima Tuli and Sakshi Mehrotra (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity… Read more Get Access
Type of milk (A1/A2) and human health attributes: A review Pages: 1268-1270 Sandeep Kumar, S.P. Dahiya, Sunil Kumar, and Ankit Magotra (Department of Animal Genetics and Breeding, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar, Haryana) Cow milk is a source of micro-nutrients required for good health. Now a days, a new debate on type of milk and its possible effect on human health has started, some people says that A2 milk is more beneficial for health than A1 milk. As the milk and milk products are essential components of human diet, hence the present paper reviews studies conducted on type of milk and human health. A1 allele is more frequent in exotic cattle while Indian breeds of cattle and buffaloes have A2 allele. Some of the studies on consumption pattern of A1 / A2 beta-casein and human health have shown that A2 milk is beneficial for health; however, more detailed investigations are required to prove the hypothesis that A1 milk could facilitate the immunological process that leads to health problems in humans. Pages: 1268-1270 Sandeep Kumar, S.P. Dahiya, Sunil Kumar, and Ankit Magotra (Department of Animal Genetics… Read more Get Access
Prevention of depression in elderly: An introduction to facilitate healthy ageing process Pages: 1271-1275 Deepak Salvi (Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity Institute of Behavior and Allied Sciences (AIBAS), Amity University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Prevention of mental health problems and promotion of overall well-being in old age is as important as any other stage of life cycle. Ageing in human refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological and social changes. It is usually considered to be closing period of time. Healthy ageing refers to overall well being and positive aspects of health in older age. Substantial increases in the relative and absolute number of older persons in our society pose a challenge to health professionals and policy makers as well. Depression in geriatric population is a significant public health problem in terms of its prevalence, suffering, impairment, morbidity, and economic burden. The growing incidence of mental health issues in elderly has become a primary concern for any country. Depression in older adults is associated with and is closely related to the aging process. Even though depression is the commonest psychiatric disorder in the elderly, it usually goes misdiagnosed and under treated. Due to complexities in the medical treatment of elderly patients, researchers and clinicians have sought psychosocial alternatives to pharmacotherapy in order to treat depression in the elderly patients. Hence this article raises the issue of depression as the commonest mental health issue in geriatric population and provides suggestions and implications for the existing and emerging novel psychosocial approaches to the prevention. Pages: 1271-1275 Deepak Salvi (Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity Institute of Behavior and Allied Sciences… Read more Get Access
Substance dependence and mental health: A case study Pages: 1276-1280 Shyamlata Juyal (Department of Psychology, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand) Rashi Bhatnagar (Department of Psychology, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar & Psychologist, Latika Roy Foundation, Dehradun, Uttarakhand) Dealing with substance abuse, alcoholism, or drug dependence has never been easy, and it's even more difficult when there is co-occurrence of mental health problems. Both, the mental health issue and the drug or alcohol dependence have their own unique symptoms that may get in the way of the ability to function, handling life's difficulties, and relating to others. To make the situation more complicated, the co-occurring disorders also affect each other and interact. When a mental health problem goes untreated, the substance abuse problem usually gets worse as well. And when alcohol or drug abuse increases, mental health problems usually increase too. The present case-study brings forward a clear picture of both, substance abuse and mental health issues, by ways of discussing chief complaints, signs and symptoms, investigation from different point of views, diagnosis, and management. The follow up revealed remarkable recovery as the result of integrated interventions after a period of one year. Implications of this study have been discussed from the perspective of importance of early diagnosis and intervention. Pages: 1276-1280 Shyamlata Juyal (Department of Psychology, Gurukul Kangri University, Haridwar, Uttarakhand)Rashi Bhatnagar (Department of… Read more Get Access
Assessment of psychological well-being among religious practitioners Pages: 1281-1284 Mohd Shoiab Mir (Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu) Mohanashri Aswarya (Department of Clinical Psychology. Annamalai University Tamil Nadu) Rabina Debbarma and S. Sridevi (Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu) R. Sankar (Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu) The present study aimed to assess the level of psychological well-being among religious practitioners. Present study was conducted on 250 subjects, selected through random sampling technique. For statistical analysis't'-test, ANOVA and Pearson's Correlation were applied. Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (1995) was used to assess the level of psychological well-being among practitioners. Findings indicate that male and daily practitioners have higher psychological well-being than female and occasionally practitioners, also above 45 years age group have higher psychological well-being than 15-25 and 26-45 years age group. Further the findings indicate that Muslim practitioners have high psychological well-being than Christian and Hindu practitioners respectively. Results also revealed that there is significant relationship found between variables. Pages: 1281-1284 Mohd Shoiab Mir (Department of Psychology, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu)Mohanashri Aswarya (Department of… Read more Get Access
Paranormal movie based “experiential knowledge” using brain electrical oscillations signature (BEOS) profiling Pages: 1285-1290 Nandini N. (Gujarat Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat) Priyanka Kacker (Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat) The study was conducted to examine brain activities for induced paranormal experience and also to examine the difference between memory for remembrance and recognition. The research design was prepared on the basis of gap found in the previous researches. This was the first kind of study which was conducted to study induced paranormal experience using BEOS instrument. Parapsychology is a field of study concerned with the investigation of paranormal and psychic phenomena which include telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, psycho-kinesis, near-death experiences, reincarnation, apparitional experiences, and other paranormal claims. The BEOS profiling test uses a recording of brain electrical activity as a parameter, the NSS System records the electrical activity of the brain produced while presenting stimuli in the form of auditory and visual probes. BEOS is used for eliciting electro physiological evidence of a person's participation in the event. It is a non-invasive scientific method of interrogation. To determine the presence of specific information in the brain. A Neuro-psychological method generally referred as Brain Fingerprinting The study consisted sample size of 16 participants, they were further classified into experimental and control groups. Experimental group was presented with 100 minutes of horror video, whereas control group was provided with the narration of the video. Both the groups were instructed to fill Revised Paranormal Belief Scale prior to BEOS recording, to examine the level of paranormal belief of the participants. The findings of the study supported all the hypotheses formulated. The results revealed that, the experimental group were elicited more number of visual imagery recall responses as compared to control group and control group elicited more number of information recall responses as compared to experimental group. In addition to this, the study also revealed gender differences in eliciting visual imagery recall and information recall responses. The female participants elicited more number of visual imagery recall responses as compared to male participants, whereas male participants elicited more number of information recall responses as compared to female participants. In the study it was observed that, female participants had slightly high paranormal belief as compared to male participants. Therefore it can be concluded that, BEOS instrument can differentiate between memory for remembrance and recognition. Pages: 1285-1290 Nandini N. (Gujarat Forensic Science University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat)Priyanka Kacker (Institute of Behavioral Science… Read more Get Access
Identifying strengths of children with special needs using multiple intelligence theory Pages: 1291-1299 Chahat Vasal, Harshita Pahwa and Tanu Kukreja (Parvarish Research Centre for Exceptional Abilities and Special Needs Children, Gurugram, Haryana) The present research is a pilot study, qualitative and exploratory in nature. It involves an intrinsic case study of a child who is diagnosed as mild high functioning autistic by Psychologists. The present study is an attempt to identify autistic child's strengths based on multiple intelligence theory and derive linkages between multiple intelligence and inclusive curriculum and further develop enrichment kits for teachers and therapists to help in assessing the strengths of their students with autism and develop inclusive curriculum for them. The study was carried out at Parvarish Multidisciplinary Research Centre for Exceptional Abilities and Special Needs Children in Gurgaon, India. The data was collected through semi structured interview schedule, Parent checklist, hands on resources and focal child observation both in structured and unstructured setting. The results of the present study highlighted that greater emphasis on identifying strengths based on multiple intelligence theory are likely to have a larger role in special education. It can act as means of developing appropriate educational programs for these children. If emphasis is placed on the strengths and abilities of special needs children it may increase the chances of getting them into right vocation and success in job. The validity of enrichment kit to be used in assessing the strengths of autistic children by the teachers or therapist is to be ascertained once the results from sources using the kit is gathered. Pages: 1291-1299 Chahat Vasal, Harshita Pahwa and Tanu Kukreja (Parvarish Research Centre for Exceptional Abilities… Read more Get Access
Preliminary development and validation of Students’ Perceived Stress Scale (SPSS) Pages: 1300-1303 Jaswinder Kaur (Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab) Anoop Beri (Director of Educational Planning & Development C. T. Intuitions, Jalnadhar, Punjab) In the present era, life evolution increased exposure and effects students with extensively recognized issues and stressors. The study aimed to (1) measure the multi factors of perceived stress among students, and (2) development and validation of students' perceived stress scale. UG and PG students were randomly selected from two universities of Punjab (India). The result of EFA revealed eight factors consist 28 items of the Students' Perceived Stress Scale (SPSs). The SPSs has high content, construct and intrinsic validity and it has high internal consistency (0.887) alpha (α) for overall scale; 0.777 α for positive items; and 0.813 α for negative items of SPSs; 0.905 split half reliability and 0.815 test retest reliability. The present scale comprehensively covers the concept of Students' Perceived Stress and shows satisfactory reliability and validity and distinguished that the SPSs is appropriate for students. Pages: 1300-1303 Jaswinder Kaur (Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab)Anoop Beri (Director of Educational Planning &… Read more Get Access
Socio-economics of women’s mental health in India Pages: 1304-1308 Neha Pathak (Department of Psychology, University of Magadh, Bodhgaya, Bihar) R. N. Singh (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) U.P. Singh (Department of Psychology, University of Magadh, Bodhgaya, Bihar) Studies in India and abroad also have revealed that mental health is shaped by the wide-ranging characteristics (including inequalities) of the social, economic and physical environments in which people live and operate. Poor mental health experienced by individuals is a significant cause of so many psychological, social and health problems. In view of it, the present research aimed at examining the differential effects, if any, of socio-economic conditions on women' mental health. A sample of 200 women belonging to Low (n= 60), Moderate (n= 80) and High (n=60) socio-economic status were selected for data collection. The purposive random sampling method was used in data collection. Their age ranged from 27 years to 55 years. They were administered Socio-economic Status scale (Pandey & Singh, 1997) and Mithila Mental Health Inventory (Kumar & Thakur, 1986). MMHSI provides global as well as dimensional scores - i.e., egocentrism, alienation, extraversion, emotional unstabiltiy and social non-conformity. Data obtained were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics and socio-economic condition emerged as a potential determinant of mental health of women. The three SES groups differed significantly in experiencing mental health problems. The women from poor socio-economic background appeared to be the worst sufferers from the point of view of their mental health problems. The results are thoroughly discussed in the light of other empirical studies. Besides, implications and limitations of the present study and suggestions for future researches are also underlined. Pages: 1304-1308 Neha Pathak (Department of Psychology, University of Magadh, Bodhgaya, Bihar)R. N. Singh (Department… Read more Get Access
A systematic review of illness perceptions and coping among cancer patients in India Pages: 1309-1319 Amreen Ahmad Ali, Neena Kohli, and Shreshtha Yadav (Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) The present paper reviewed studies on cancer patients in India, with the aim of identifying a) the nature and content of illness representations among Indian cancer patients and b) Coping approaches in the same population c) the role of distress in the relationship of illness representation and coping. 14 papers were included in the present review. The inclusion criteria were, studies must examine illness perceptions, stress/distress and coping among adult cancer patients and it should be empirical based on sample from India. Studies dealing with drugs or biological measures, reviews, meta-analysis, cancer in children and adolescents, and primary care giver were excluded from this review. Except time line, all dimensions of illness cognitions were dealt with. Identity of the illness overlapped with its causality. Most of the patients were found to be unaware of their diagnosis as well as prognosis. Avoidance and denial coping was prominent among Indian cancer patients. Role of distress could not be determined on the basis of the present group of researches, yet it can be suggested that, distress acts as a moderator between illness cognitions and coping because perception of distress will determine the coping strategies to be selected. Number of studies in the area under review is very less in India. The genesis of the CSM lies in the fact that patient should be aware of diagnosis, i.e. the identity. How will the stages interpretation, coping and appraisal of CSM commence unless and until there is any label attached to the disease? Pages: 1309-1319 Amreen Ahmad Ali, Neena Kohli, and Shreshtha Yadav (Department of Psychology, University of… Read more Get Access
A study of psychiatric profile of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in college girls Pages: 1320-1324 Chitra Singh (Department of Psychiatry, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Mahendra Jain (Department of Psychiatry, J.L.N Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan) Jaishree Jain (Department of Psychiatry, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Ram K Solanki ( Department of Psychiatry, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Ashok Chaudhary (Department of Psychiatry, J.L.N Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan) Kaptan Singh (Clinical Psychology, IGNOU, Delhi) Premenstrual syndrome is a common disorder experienced by up to 50%-80% of women during reproductive age. The prevalence of severe form of PMS (PMDD) is 3 % to 8%. Psychiatric disorders in Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) patients have resulted in significant morbidity. The main objectives of the study were (1) To find out the prevalence and socio-demographic variables of PMDD in the college girls. (2) To study the personality characteristic and Psychiatric morbidity in the PMDD. A group of 300 female students of Nursing belonging to J.L.N. nursing University, Ajmer, were screened for PMDD by Menstrual History Form and Screening Questionnaire and Menstrual Distress Questionnaire 'A' form [MDQ-A form by Moos]. Out of the 300 students 24 Students, who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for PMDD (DSM-IV TR criteria) formed the experimental Group. Out of the remaining 276 students, 24 Students matched on socio demographic variable with the Experimental group formed the control group. Both the groups were subjected to Eysenck personality inventory (EPI), Max Hamilton anxiety rating scale (MHARS) and Beck depression inventory (BDI). Prevalence of PMDD in college going girls is 8%. PMDD patients were having significantly higher scores on Neuroticism, MHARS and BDI indicative of high morbidity among PMDD. Pages: 1320-1324 Chitra Singh (Department of Psychiatry, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan)Mahendra Jain (Department of… Read more Get Access
A study of emotional maturity and self-control on machiavellianism among office workers Pages: 1325-1334 Safa P. Shamsudheen (Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu) Bishmi P. D. and Aneesh V. Appu (Department of Psychology, Christ College, (Autonomous), Irinjalakuda, Kerala) Machiavellianism refers to a personality type that does not choose to be but simply is a master manipulator. They are temperamentally predisposed to be calculating, conniving and deceptive. Essentially amoral, they use other people as stepping stones to reach their goals. Emotional maturity is a process in which the personality is continuously striving for greater sense of emotional health, both intra - physically and intra-personally. Self-control is defined as the ability to control one's emotion, behavior, and desires in the face of external demands, to function in society. The study comprised of 68 office workers of 23 60 years of age. Simple Random sampling was used to collect the data. The tools used in the study include Mach IV Scale, Emotional Maturity Scale, and Brief Self-Control Scale. The statistical technique such as moderator regression, correlation and t test were carried out to analyze the calculated data. The main objective of the study was to analyze the moderating effect of Self-control on the relationship between Emotional maturity and Machiavellianism. The result shows that Self-control is negatively moderated on the relation between Emotional maturity and Machiavellianism. The study also got the evidence for negative correlation between self-control and Machiavellianism. The study implicates the importance of self-control which is essential for reducing deceptive and manipulative behavior for making success at career. Pages: 1325-1334 Safa P. Shamsudheen (Pondicherry Central University, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu)Bishmi P. D. and Aneesh… Read more Get Access

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