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Impact of counselling on child’s attention deficit disorder Pages: 276-279 Ashish Shukla (Department of Psychology, Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh) There are many children suffering from Attention Deficit Disorder, they are facing problems at home, out of home, specially at school. Attention Deficit Disorder is a special type of Learning disability, LD are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as attention, reading and writing. For this study we have taken of one case of Attention Deficit Disorder's child who have completed Counselling Sessions for diagnosis. In present study, we have been using Psychological Report and Interview data sheets as tools. Results shows ADD child is facing many problems at school and home. He is facing problems like attention, reading and writing problems. He has also showed anxiety and frustration, because he is facing learning disabilities like Dyslexia. Behavior Modification and Individual Education Programme was very effective to reduce attention and dyslexic problems. It was found that attention problems of child reducing continuesly session by session of counselling. Pages: 276-279Ashish Shukla (Department of Psychology, Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Psychological review of suicide stories of celebrities: The distress behind contentment Pages: 280-285 Nandini N. (Department of Psychiatry, (Geriatric Project Unit), NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka) Nandita Chaube and M.S. Dahiya (Institute of Behavioral Science, Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat) Suicide is an act of death resulting from the force against oneself. Suicide is considered as sin in all the religions. There are social (history of family suicide, stressful life events etc.) and psychological (Mental illness, previous suicide attempts etc.) factors influencing individuals to commit suicide. There are many methods of committing suicide such as, pesticide poisoning, hanging, firearms, drug overdose, fatal injuries, exsanguinations, suffocation, drowning etc. This current study is conducted to analyze suicide stories of celebrities. The celebrities who commit suicide may have various reasons like, family problems, failed relationships, pressure of career, disturbed married life etc. As they are unable to cope up or face the pressure of their personal lives being telecasted openly they try to hide and suppress their relationship out of public glare. It has been noticed that, the celebrities who had failed in their love relations are more likely to commit suicide and the most common method of suicide has been by hanging. It is also seen that in all the celebrities suicide cases their male partners were accused of abetting them for committing suicide, but when investigated they were found innocent and released. The police reports also have declared all these deaths as “suicide”. Pages: 280-285Nandini N. (Department of Psychiatry, (Geriatric Project Unit), NIMHANS, Bangalore, Karnataka)Nandita Chaube and M.S… Read more Get Access
The association of type a behavior pattern, stress and cardiac diseases: A review Pages: 286-288 Priyanka Mishra and A.K. Srivastava (Department of Psychology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh) In this modern era, type A behavior pattern is common now. There is substantial evidence to denote that the type A behavior pattern is correlated with an elevated risk of coronary heart disease. Present research has displayed that Type A personality as compared to personality of Type Bs, people demonstrate increased biochemical and cardiovascular responses to stressful situations. Cardiovascular and other responses to stress of subjects considered to be at risk for coronary heart disease (CHD) were studied in order to evaluate the link between type A behavior pattern, stress and cardiac diseases. In this study we examine the relations among type A behavior pattern, stress and cardiac diseases. Pages: 286-288Priyanka Mishra and A.K. Srivastava (Department of Psychology, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Mental health of adolescents in school settings: A review Pages: 289-291 Ritika and Gagandeep Kaur (Department of Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab) A School is a place where student- teacher interaction takes place. School years are essential in creating well-being of students. Parents consider school as a key for the development of skills, knowledge and behaviours. School is vital to fulfil the educational needs of students. However, along with academic achievement of students, mental health of students is equally important. An attempt has been made in this paper to review the literature on mental health of adolescents. The review of literature depicts that Lack of competence end emotional disturbance, too many assignments, competitions with other students, failures and poor relationships with other students or lecturers, High aspirations, poor study habits etc. acts as a stressors. Persistent stress can lead to many adverse health problems, including and mental health problems. Pages: 289-291Ritika and Gagandeep Kaur (Department of Education, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab) Read more Get Access
Promoting mental health of school children: Indian reflections Pages: 292-295 Meenu Anand (Department of Social Work, University of Delhi, Delhi) The school system is viewed as a progressive and proactive institution of society that enables children to learn values and ethics considered important for their overall personal development. Schools, however, can also be stressful places for children who are not top rankers, those with lower self confidence or that belonging to the lower socio economic strata of society and this makes them vulnerable to concerns related to mental health. The surmounting pressure on children to achieve high levels of academic success, the cut throat competition in the schools, the pressure to excel in all arenas is leading to children feeling anxious and depressed and an increase in the number of mental health disorders among school children. Left unidentified and untreated, these can have pervasive and long-term effects on their social, personal and academic performance. The current paper begins with an analysis of the current scenario of Indian school education with respect to how it is impacting the personality development of children through its pedagogy, ethos and overall environment. Focussing on the need to create an enabling and a pro-social learning environment in the school system, the paper recommends few areas for consideration with respect to mental health promotion as part of learning environment in the schools. Pages: 292-295Meenu Anand (Department of Social Work, University of Delhi, Delhi) Read more Get Access
International terrorism and television: An analytical discourse based on media regulation on coverage of terrorism in pre and post 9/11 scenario Pages: 296-302 Ratnesh Dwivedi (Amity School of Communication Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) Abha Singh (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) Sarah Partlow (Dept. of Communication Idaho State University, Idaho, USA) Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology, and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) There are numerous parameters that have to be taken into consideration when considering the relationship between the media and terrorism. The relationship is complicated by the use of the media by terrorists to optimize the psychological impact of their acts of terror beyond the immediate location of the act itself, and what could cynically be described as the media's use of terrorism to attract audiences. The invasion of a terrorist victim's privacy is the most direct and visible harm from media coverage of terrorism. The invasion of privacy by the media both during and following a terrorist event such as kidnapping, for instance, can be as traumatic to victims and their families as the actual kidnapping itself. If business executives dicker about ransom, for instance, company management will be perceived as insensitive or materialistic in its concern. Thus, publicized ransom decisions can adversely effect executive morale and increase exposure to future terrorist attacks. The public has a valid interest in preserving domestic order.' The media, especially the broadcaster, can often frustrate police management by interfering with on-going operations, compounding the pressure on authorities, and impairing their ability to make decisions. By its very nature, terrorism is meant to capture the attention of the public. It is directed at changing the way society thinks. Modern technology, through television and the capabilities of global satellite communications systems, has provided terror groups with a critical communications instrument through which the terrorist receives instantaneous worldwide publicity. Terrorists use the media as a form of political advertising. Since they cannot buy television time, they gain coverage through commission of terrorist acts. Just as early television sponsors produced shows as vehicles for their commercials,30 media terrorists now provide live drama-murder and kidnapping-in return for "advertising time". Pages: 296-302Ratnesh Dwivedi (Amity School of Communication Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh)Abha Singh (Amity Institute… Read more Get Access
Effectiveness of Parent-Led Interventions for Autism and Other Developmental Disorders Pages: 303-307 Nitin Bindlish (Founder & CEO Moms Belief Gurugram, Haryana) Roma Kumar (Chief Child Psychologist, Moms Belief, Gurugram, Haryana) Manju Mehta (Senior Clinical Adviser Moms Belief, Gurugram, Haryana) Kristine Thompson Dubey (Head, Communications Moms Belief, Gurugram, Haryana) Throughout the world, parents of children with special needs face challenges when looking for support for their child. Whether the issue is one of accessibility, affordability or effectiveness or a combination of these issues these challenges persist in developed and developing countries. However, there is now a substantial body of research that identifies parents as necessary partners in the therapy provided to their child. Engaging parents in therapies for children with special needs improves outcomes and can also address the issues of accessibility and affordability. In most cases, this assumes a family-centered approach, as parents must participate in goal setting and decision making to be active partners and effective co-therapists for their child. This paper reviews some of the literature that documents the efficacy of parent participation in clinical interventions for a developmental disorder, disability or mental health issue in a child. The studies identify benefits for the child and the entire family, supporting the use of the parent-led intervention model in a variety of settings. Pages: 303-307Nitin Bindlish (Founder & CEO Moms Belief Gurugram, Haryana)Roma Kumar (Chief Child Psychologist, Moms… Read more Get Access
Effectiveness of parent-led interventions for autism and other developmental disorders Pages: 303-307 Nitin Bindlish (Founder & CEO Moms Belief Gurugram, Haryana) Roma Kumar (Chief Child Psychologist Moms Belief, Gurugram, Haryana) Manju Mehta (Senior Clinical Adviser Moms Belief Gurugram, Haryana) Kristine Thompson Dubey (Head, Communications Moms Belief Gurugram, Haryana) Throughout the world, parents of children with special needs face challenges when looking for support for their child. Whether the issue is one of accessibility, affordability or effectiveness or a combination of these issues these challenges persist in developed and developing countries. However, there is now a substantial body of research that identifies parents as necessary partners in the therapy provided to their child. Engaging parents in therapies for children with special needs improves outcomes and can also address the issues of accessibility and affordability. In most cases, this assumes a family-centered approach, as parents must participate in goal setting and decision making to be active partners and effective co-therapists for their child. This paper reviews some of the literature that documents the efficacy of parent participation in clinical interventions for a developmental disorder, disability or mental health issue in a child. The studies identify benefits for the child and the entire family, supporting the use of the parent-led intervention model in a variety of settings Pages: 303-307Nitin Bindlish (Founder & CEO Moms Belief Gurugram, Haryana)Roma Kumar (Chief Child Psychologist Moms… Read more Get Access
Dyslexia: Assessment and problem faced Pages: 308-311 Priyanka Juneja (Audiologist, ESIC Model Hospital Gurgaon, Haryana) The class teacher is the one who is in the best position to identify dyslexia initially and enlist others to assist in the assessment and support process. The class teacher and the subject teacher work with the child more than others and would be able to highlight any discrepancies or unexpected performances. This is particularly the case with the discrepancy between oral and written performances. The present paper outlines the main aspects the class teacher should look out for and how teachers can do this within the curriculum and their own subject areas. Pages: 308-311Priyanka Juneja (Audiologist, ESIC Model Hospital Gurgaon, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Boosting mental health through dietary intake Pages: 312-313 Geet Chawla (S. R. S. M. M., Rohillkhand Univ, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh) Promoting 'Health' of one and all is of utmost focus in order to achieve a healthy community. Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being. While much is said , written and researched about the connection between food and physical health ,effect of food on mental health also requires much attention. This paper aims to focus upon promoting mental health, wherein, the mind and psychological condition need to be fit and positively bent, free from any anxieties, depression and stress as well as devoid of deviations. To boost mental health, various foods like green vegetables, fruits, beans and lentils are picked up. Correct and brain nutritious foods like nuts, avocados, eggs, spinach, sweet potato, oats, yoghurt etc are suggested. A leaning towards the Mediterranean type of diet is recommended for good health. At the same time, canned foods, packaged foods like apple juice, soups, high sodium foods, wheat bran, red wine, alcohol, hydrogenated oils, and the like are strictly prohibited as they are understood to lead to anxiety, stress and depression. Pages: 312-313Geet Chawla (S. R. S. M. M., Rohillkhand Univ, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh) Read more Get Access
International terrorism and electronic media operation and regulation of TV news channels during coverage of terrorism Pages: 314-320 Ratnesh Dwivedi (Amity School of Communication Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) Abha Singh (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) Sarah Partlow (Department of Communication Idaho State University, Idaho, USA) Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) The concept of globalization or internationalization of certain wars, which were result of terrorist activities worldwide, as well as the high attention of terrorism coverage broadcast worldwide might open up better opportunities to journalists particularly to those who work in democratic countries like U.S.A and India to improve their coverage. The context is the key: the context of the operation methodology, follow of guidelines of regulatory bodies, and of the journalistic culture and of the global environment. It is very important how media presents consequences of terrorist acts, how information is transmitted to public. Television and press have had a significant impact on how public receives terrorist acts and their consequences. As a result, nearly each public survey indicates that responders almost anywhere put fear of terrorist acts o the top of their priority list. In order to reach out on a conclusion on this paper, researcher has gone through number of books related to terrorism and media, has examined significant number of journals which deals with core issue of terrorism and its coverage by media. Pages: 314-320Ratnesh Dwivedi (Amity School of Communication Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh)Abha Singh (Amity Institute… Read more Get Access
Understanding youth in the Indian context Pages: 321-323 Shefali Mishra and Vrushali Pathak (Department of Psychology, Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University, Delhi) The conception of youth proposed in theories and practices is exclusively dictated by western vision of social life. As a result, the popular and academic imagery of youth we have is typically western. The initiatives undertaken, whether in the domain of program or policy development, social behaviour or psychological functioning of youth, have all been based on framework that have limited applications in our developmental contexts. The present paper argues for theoretical contextualization of 'youth' within indigenous theories. It makes an attempt to explore cultural sources, particularly, mythology, to re-construct an Indian view of youth, which parents, educators and policy makers can follow. Pages: 321-323Shefali Mishra and Vrushali Pathak (Department of Psychology, Jesus and Mary College, Delhi University… Read more Get Access
On the relationship between Holtzman Inkblot variables and Big Five Personality Factors Pages: 324-328 Parmod Kumar (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana ) This study was designed to explore the relationship between inkblot perception in HIT and psychometric measures of broader personality dimensions. A sample of 300 male adults in the age range of 20 to 40 years drawn through cluster sampling from Haryana was tested on Holtzman Inkblot Technique and NEO Five Factor Inventory. The data were treated statistically for descriptive statistics and Pearson correlation. Results of bivariate correlation revealed that some of the HIT variables have low modest to upper modest correlations with corresponding NEO-FFI personality factors. Neuroticism dimension of personality correlates .37 with HIT variable Anxiety, .28 with Hostility, and .25 with Pathogenomic verbalization. Extraversion was found to have positive correlation with HIT indices of Color (.23), Human (.23), and Popular (.21). Openness correlated significantly with HIT indicators of Perceptual Maturity, i.e., Space (.21, Form Definiteness (.23), and Form Appropriateness (.26). Agreeableness has shown negative correlation with Pathognomic Virbalization (-.31), Penetration (-.24), and Anxiety (-.19, p<.001) and positive with Human with (.21). Conscientiousness has also yielded significant negative correlation with Pathognomic Verbalization (-.23) and Hostility (-.29) but positive with Human (.24). Pages: 324-328Parmod Kumar (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana ) Read more Get Access
Functional properties of flour obtained from corn varieties HQPM-1 and HQPM-7 Pages: 329-331 Sangeeta and R.B. Grewal (Department of Centre of Food Science and Technology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana) Maize (Zea maysL.) is an important cereal grain in the world and it has a diverse form of utilization including human food uses, animal feed formulation and as a basic raw material for industrial puposes. Quality of maize proteins is poor, they are deficient in the essential amino acids lysine and tryptophan. Mexico have successfully developed new hybrids and cultivars called quality protein maize (QPM) which contain greater amount of lysine and tryptophan. The objective of this study was to determine functional properties of flour of corn varieties. Water absorption capacity and solubility of flour obtained from HQPM-7 was found to be higher than that of HQPM-1 variety. On the other hand, gelation capacity, emulsification capacity and swelling power of flour obtained from HQPM-1 was found to higher than that of HQPM-7 variety.Functional properties are important in determining the nutritional, sensory, physico-chemical and organoleptic properties of the final product (Kinsella, 1979). Pages: 329-331Sangeeta and R.B. Grewal (Department of Centre of Food Science and Technology, CCSHAU, Hisar… Read more Get Access
Book Review Pages: 332-334 Swati Sharma and Sushma Suri (Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi) The book is a meticulous collection divided into three segments. Aruna's story is brought before all of us by a journalist Pinki Virani. She introduces the book to the mass by saying that “I report on events in order to fulfill people's right to know.” Readers mailed letters to the KEM hospital showing enormous concern to the extent that true account of rape and its aftermath has been lifted and printed in several languages, namely Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu. Brain dead for sight, speech and movement yet hopelessly had been alive for years to pain, hunger and terror for over 24 years, her rapist walked a free man after a mere 7 years in prison for robbery and attempt to murder. This is a story which gives a true account of rape and its aftermath. It is a comprehensive biography of trauma stricken nurse Aruna Shanbaug described in three segments i.e. Into the Twilight Zone, Out of Konkan Land and Towards an Elusive Mukti. Pages: 332-334Swati Sharma and Sushma Suri (Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi) Read more Get Access
Relationship of emotional intelligence with occupational stress across gender and designation Pages: 335-341 Anmol Toor and Tejpreet. K. Kang (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) The investigation entitled “Relationship of Emotional Intelligence with Occupational Stress across Gender and Designation” aimed to assess the relationship of Emotional Intelligence with Occupational Stress of university teachers in relation to their gender and designation. The study was based on a sample of 240 respondents randomly selected from the faculty of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana and Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana, selecting 60 respondents each from four selected categories- Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors and Head of the Departments. The respondents were equally divided across both the genders. For collecting the demographic information of the respondents, a General Information Sheet was prepared. Emotional Intelligence Scale by Hyde and Pethe was used to assess the emotional intelligence of the respondents. For the appraisal of occupational stress, The Occupational Stress Index by Srivastava and Singh was used. Results revealed that majority of the associate professors had low level of emotional intelligence, while head of the departments had high level of emotional intelligence. The occupational stress level was found to be highest in associate professors and lowest in head of the departments. A significant association was found between the level of emotional intelligence and the designation of the respondents. Positive correlation was observed between designation and emotional intelligence of the respondents indicating that emotional intelligence increases with the designation of the respondent. Pages: 335-341Anmol Toor and Tejpreet. K. Kang (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College… Read more Get Access
Role of family and attachment in predicting functioning among late adolescents Pages: 342-347 Nimesh Mohan George and Neelkanth B. Bankar (Department of Psychology & Counselling Center, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra) Adolescence is among the most critical developmental stages one goes through in one's life cycle, being the stage where ones identity is formed on the threshold of increased responsibilities and absolute autonomy of adulthood. And therefore adolescents in this phase are vulnerable to significant distress and impaired adaptability. Family relations and attachment dynamics immensely contribute to increased functioning and well-being. The present study intended to delineate the specific familial and attachment process which are related to functioning among specific age category of late adolescents. It also intended to major familial and attachment which determine functioning. Late adolescents between the age of 16 and 19 years constituted the sample. Colorado self-report measure of family functioning was used to assess family functioning, attachment scale questionnaire was used to assess attachment dimensions and general health questionnaire was used to assess functioning among adolescents. The results revealed that there was a significant relation between all dimensions of family functioning and attachment scale to functioning of adolescents. Expressiveness and confidence predicted increased functioning while external locus of control, enmeshment, active recreational orientation, preoccupation and need for approval predicted reduced functioning. The results reaffirm that familial and attachment factors significantly contribute to functioning and well-being among adolescents. Pages: 342-347Nimesh Mohan George and Neelkanth B. Bankar (Department of Psychology & Counselling Center, University… Read more Get Access
Physical health status of Kinnauri women tribe of Himachal Pradesh Pages: 348-354 Raj Pathania and Madhur Katoch (Department of Human Development, College of Home Science, CSKHPKV, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh) The objectives of the present study were to assess the reproductive health status along with the antenatal care, personal hygiene and general awareness and current use of family planning methods among tribal women of Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. The study was conducted in two blocks, viz., Kalpa and Nichar of district Kinnaur of H.P. From both block 20 villages were selected randomly and from these villages 250 women in the age group of 15-45 years were selected. A self-structured interview schedule was administered that included the background information and items on physical health status of tribal women. Karl Pearson correlation matrix was applied to find out the relationship between socio-personal characteristics with various factors. The results revealed that the women were married off before the legal age of 18 years and the average age of having first child was found to be 19.1 years. Antenatal care of these tribal women was also found to be poor, as majority still had children delivered at home. It was found that lack of proper antenatal care leads to abortions/miscarriages, still births or complications during deliveries. These women were not aware about HIV/AIDS and STDs. They lacked in personal hygiene awareness as well, which can be correlated with half of these respondents suffering from Urinary Tract infections or vaginal discharge as a major problem. Therefore, there is a need to create awareness among these women about various health issues. Pages: 348-354Raj Pathania and Madhur Katoch (Department of Human Development, College of Home Science, CSKHPKV… Read more Get Access
Coping and belief in just world in people living with HIV/AIDS Pages: 355-362 Deepti B. Duggi, Iranna S. Amashi, and Shanmukh V. Kamble (PG Department of Psychology, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka) The present study is conducted to find out the significance of the relationship of coping of men and women living with HIV/AIDS with their personal and general belief in just world. A purposive sample of 100 male and 100 female people living with HIV/AIDS are selected for the study. The sample was selected for the study from Positive People Network, NGOs and ART centers. The sample was collected from Hubli-Dharwad Corporation and Gadag. Personal Belief in Just World Scale developed by Claudia Dalbert (1999); The General Belief in Just World Scale developed by Dalbert and Schmitt (1987); and Ways of Coping developed by Susan Folkman and Richard Lazarus in (1985) scales were used to test the hypotheses. Results of the present study revealed that, all dimensions of coping- Confrontive Coping, Distancing, Self Controlling, Social Support, Accepting Responsibility, Escape Avoidance, Planful Problem Solving, Positive Reappraisal are positively and significantly related to General belief and Personal belief of just world of men living with HIV/AIDS. Accept Accepting Responsibility, all other dimensions of coping are positively and significantly related to General belief and Personal belief of just world women living with HIV/AIDS. Pages: 355-362Deepti B. Duggi, Iranna S. Amashi, and Shanmukh V. Kamble (PG Department of Psychology… Read more Get Access
Self-body image: An association of social competence and self-consciousness in adolescents Pages: 363-367 Santosh Meena, Anu Raj Singh, and Divya Gupta (Department Psychology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali, Rajasthan) The struggle of an adolescent is for identity formation. As it is the period of physical, cognitive, social, emotional and interpersonal changes. They face various problems due to these changes and become very self-conscious. They are often pre-occupied with their looks and what other thinks about them. They have fear that due to their physical appearance people will dislike them, or peers will reject them, it becomes a major source of stress among them. In this study, focus is on adolescence as they deal with these issues a lot. An understanding of development, maintenance and enhancement of social competence is useful in determining how to help and protect adolescence from negative influences and assist them in reaching their optimal potential. Keeping this in mind objective of the study is to examine the effect of social competence and self-consciousness on self-body image of adolescents. A sample of 189 female students of Banasthali University was taken, in the age range of 17-19 years. Sampling was done by random sampling technique. Standardized psychological tools were employed in the study. 2x2 Factorial design was used. Data was analyzed by ANOVA. Results of the study show that social competence and self-consciousness significantly affect self-body image of adolescents. Pages: 363-367Santosh Meena, Anu Raj Singh, and Divya Gupta (Department Psychology, Banasthali Vidyapith, Vanasthali, Rajasthan) Read more Get Access
Addiction during pregnancy, risks and risks measures need in India Pages: 368-372 Sudarshini S. (Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Mental Health Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation Sciences, Secunderabad, Telangana) Barre Vijay Prasad (Department of Clinical Psychology, Dharwad Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences, Dharwad, Karnataka) “Addiction is a family disease….One person may use, but the whole family suffers.” Women may face unique issues when it comes to substance use, partly because of gender differences based on biology and culturally defined roles for men and women. Scientists research on substance use discovered special issues related to hormones, menstrual cycle, fertility, pregnancy, breast feeding, and menopause that can impact women's struggles with drugs, including controlling weight, fighting exhaustion, coping with pain, and self-treating mental health problems The number of women suffering from alcohol or drug addiction during pregnancy is increasing. The main aim of this article to highlights the addiction during pregnancy, addressing the evaluations measures by using standard tools. It was also emphasized on need of the risk assessment of addiction during pregnancy in India. Pages: 368-372Sudarshini S. (Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Mental Health Sweekaar Academy of Rehabilitation… Read more Get Access
Mental health of single parents Pages: 373-376 Lata Pujar, Krutika Chanda, and Divya. D. Hittalamani (Department of Human Development and Family Studies College of Community Science, University of Agriculture Science, Dharwad, Karnataka) Single parenting is a situation in which one of the two individuals either mother or father is solely responsible for the upbringing of their children. Thus the study is taken up with an objective to know the problems and mental health of the single parent and to know the relationship between age, SES with mental health. The data was collected from four villages of Dharwad taluk during the year 2017-18. The samples were 15 female single parents from each village who were randomly selected. Totally the sample comprised of 60 female single parents. The criterion for selecting the female single parent was that they should have at least one child/ children aged from 0-25 years. The data was collected through door-to-door survey using the tools like the structured questionnaire was used to collect personal information and problem faced by the single parents. The socio-economic status of the family was assessed by using socio-economic status scale developed by Agaarwal et al. (2005) and mental health inventory developed by Jagadish and Srivastava (1983) to know the mental health status of the individual. The results revealed that that 70 per cent reported death of their spouse was one of the reasons for being single parent followed by divorce in 16.67 per cent and 13.33 percent were separated. About 93.33 per cent of single parents faced financial problems while 53.33 per cent of them were getting support from their parents followed by relatives, children, friends, co-workers. In the present study majority of the single parents had poor mental health (48.33 %) and very poor mental health (40 %) . There was significant relationship and association between the age, SES with mental health. Purchase PDF Purchase hard copy Pages: 373-376Lata Pujar, Krutika Chanda, and Divya. D. Hittalamani (Department of Human Development and Family… Read more Get Access
A study of differences in empathy and sociomoral reasoning in offenders and non offenders Pages: 380-383 Rupan Dhillon (Department of Psychology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab) Nitesh Kumar Jha (Criminal Psychologist, Expressions Children, Homes Organizations of India (ECHOI), New Delhi) Crime and criminal behavior in society is not a simple phenomenon to understand. Crime is considered as an intentional act that violates the law of a particular society. When we talk about the differences in the way criminals interpret their social environment, we see that their social cognitions are different. Offenders draw conclusions on the basis of their personal social cognitions. Studies also indicate that the social moral values and the levels of empathy are different of criminals and the general population. Hence, this increases the offending rates in criminals. This study is taken up to understand the importance of two social cognitive variables of empathy and sociomoral reasoning and to find out whether the offenders differ from non-offenders on these two variables. A sample of 60 offenders and 60 non offenders will be taken. The psychological measures to be utilized in this study are Sociomoral Reflection Measure (Gibbs et al.,1992) and Interpersonal Reactivity Index (Davis, 1980). Statistical analysis will be applied to study differences on these two variables. Results will be elucidated on the basis of current scenario prevailing in the society and implications will be discussed. Pages: 380-383Rupan Dhillon (Department of Psychology, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, Punjab)Nitesh Kumar Jha (Criminal… Read more Get Access
Risk taking behavior and interpersonal relationship of adrenaline junkies: A qualitative study Pages: 384-391 Maria Aziz (Department of Clinical Psychology, Kinnaird College, Lahore, Pakistan ) Sumaira Rashid (Department of Applied Psychology, Kinnaird College, Lahore, Pakistan ) The present study was carried out to investigate the reasons behind risk taking behavior and interpersonal relationship of adrenaline junkies. Grounded theory method of data analysis was used. The sample included eight people from three cities, i.e., Lahore, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. It consisted of one mountain climber, one person with extreme hobbies, a person who does paragliding and five one wheeling bikers. Interviews were conducted through Skype due to the long distance. Differences as well as similarities were found among them. Four reasons behind risk taking behavior were reported, i.e., happiness, excitement, pleasure, company of friends/siblings, irreplaceable experience and the last reason was; “it's a hobby”. These factors act as such a strong positive reinforcement for them that they risk their lives to seek bodily sensations caused by them. Interpersonal relations were normal other than arguments with parents regarding extreme activity. It was found that they were less concerned about dying and didn't want to stop doing it despite all the hate speech and condemn they received from the society and their own parents. They were quite comfortable while saying that they would choose extreme sport over loved one if choice will be given. Pages: 384-391Maria Aziz (Department of Clinical Psychology, Kinnaird College, Lahore, Pakistan )Sumaira Rashid (Department of… Read more Get Access
Conceptual complexity in children’s understanding of diabetes Pages: 392-396 Meera Padhy (Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad Hyderabad, Telangana) R. Lalnuntluangi and Kavya Chelli (Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad Hyderabad, Telangana ) Meena Hariharan (Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad Hyderabad, Telangana) C. Raghavendra Rao (School of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana ) Diabetes is one of the highly prevalent non communicable diseases (NCD) that has invaded both developed and developing countries. The WHO projections for the world as well as specific countries are highly alarming. Interventions consequent upon these projections must target children who constitute vulnerable population for the projected year. The first stepping stone towards such intervention is to measure the existing knowledge about the disease in children. The present study combined the qualitative and quantitative methods in exploring children's concept of diabetes. A sample of 548 children from three schools studying in class VI through X were administered an open ended question to get data on children's understanding of the concept of diabetes. The data were analyzed qualitatively and quantitatively. The content analyses identified five broad themes, viz., the definition, causes, symptoms, consequences and management of diabetes. Responses indicating misconceptions were grouped separately. A new method of measuring the complexity of the concept was used. The response divergence indicating explanation of the disease across the themes was measured by computing 'Entropy values' using a formula. The response divergence or conceptual complexity was measured for each class. Results indicated a sudden spurt in conceptual complexity in class X. Results also indicated a dismally low level of knowledge about diabetes and large number of misconceptions. Low levels of knowledge and huge misconceptions warrant public health measures through awareness programmes in campaign mode. Pages: 392-396Meera Padhy (Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad Hyderabad, Telangana)R. Lalnuntluangi and Kavya… Read more Get Access

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