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Effect of different sources of sulphur on micro nutrient concentration and uptake by wheat Pages: 994-1000 A. Sangwan, Kuldeep Singh, P. S. Sangwan, R. P. Sansanwal, and B. S. Duhan (Department of Soil Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana) A pot experiment was conducted at Choudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University to study the effect of different sources of sulphur on micronutrient concentration and uptake by wheat. Various levels of sulphur significantly increased zinc content in grain over control. The increase in zinc content was more pronounced at highest level of sulphur as compared to lower levels. The increase was 5.0, 8.5 and 10.6 per cent over control at 20, 40 and 60 mg/kg sulphur application, respectively. The maximum uptake (558.07 μg/pot) was observed at highest level and the magnitude of increase was 18.8, 27.2 and 33.0 μg/pot at 20, 40 and 60 mg/kg sulphur application over control (419.28 μg/pot). The copper concentration in grain significantly increased with increasing level of sulphur over control (6.82%). The gradual increase of sulphur from 20 to 40 and 40 to 60 mg/kg also resulted in significant increase in uptake of copper. With regard to various sources of sulphur, the copper uptake in grain was found to be significantly at par. The concentration of manganese in grain also increased significantly with graded dose of sulphur application over control (83.53%). The uptake of manganese in grain was also influenced significantly with respect to various level of sulphur over control (632.50 μg/pot) recording maximum (817.45 μg/pot) at highest level i.e. 60 mg/kg sulphur application. In grain, the iron content also increased significantly with respect to different doses of sulphur and this increased was 4.2, 6.4 and 10.6 per cent at 20, 40 and 60 mg/kg sulphur application over control (97.39%). Uptake of iron by wheat grain was found to be positively and significantly increased with increasing level of sulphur. The increase was 17.9, 25.0 and 33.0 per cent at 20, 40 and 60 mg/kg sulphur application, respectively over control. Pages: 994-1000A. Sangwan, Kuldeep Singh, P. S. Sangwan, R. P. Sansanwal, and B. S. Duhan… Read more Get Access
A quantitative study on parental treatment of caregivers towards children with autism Pages: 1001-1004 Riddhita Shah and Kamayani Mathur (Department of Psychology, Philosophy & Education, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) Autism is defined as a complex neuro-development disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. Autism impacts development areas like social interaction, communication skills and behaviour. Around 7,00,000 Americans live with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Buescher et al., 2014). According to Rehabilitation Council of India approximately 1 in every 250 person has Autism. Having an Autistic child might give a devastating experience to the family. Furthermore, lack of societal understanding towards the special needs and requirements of these children would make things worse. Treatment given by the caregiver (Parent) to the child shapes his/her 'self' and personality in a characteristic way. This quantitative, purposive sampling study comprised of 40 mothers and 40 fathers of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder. It also comprised of 20 working and 20 non-working mothers of children suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder. The parents were given Questionnaire on Multi-Dimensional Parenting Scale (MDP Scale) to measure parental behaviour in terms of 'mothering' and 'fathering'. The objective of the study is to investigate the parental attitude towards their autistic child. Data analysis revealed high variation of parental behaviour among mothers and fathers. Variation in parental behaviour is also seen among working and non-working mothers. Pages: 1001-1004Riddhita Shah and Kamayani Mathur (Department of Psychology, Philosophy & Education, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad… Read more Get Access
Cognitive biases in preventive health decisions of adolescents Pages: 1005-1011 Samyukta Kumar and Ramya Maheswari, M. (Department of Psychology, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai, Tamil Nadu) The number of cases of obesity, sleep and stress related disorders in adolescents are on the rise. These problems can be avoided if correct preventive measures are taken. There is limited research conducted in the area of cognitive biases in preventive health actions. Hence, the present study aimed to explore if cognitive biases operate when adolescents try to make decisions with respect to preventive health. Based on the review of literature, cognitive biases namely framing effect, optimism bias, anchoring bias and sunk-cost bias were examined to see if they operate when adolescent's were made to think of their decisions regarding five preventive health actions namely dietary behaviors, physical activity, stress management, sleep patterns and health screening. A questionnaire consisting of hypothetical questions was constructed by overlaying the biases with respect to each of these health behaviors to study if it did impact their decisions. A pilot study was conducted with 20 participants to see if the questionnaire tested what it was intended to test. After making changes based on the feedback received with reference to clarity, this self constructed questionnaire was finally administered to 80 adolescents and the results were analyzed using percentage analysis. Results showed that the biases tested by the questionnaire did impact the decisions made by the adolescents. Pages: 1005-1011Samyukta Kumar and Ramya Maheswari, M. (Department of Psychology, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai… Read more Get Access
The influence of television on primary school boys in rural and urban area: A sociological study Pages: 1012-1015 Vijay Kumar and Vinod Kumari (Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana) The present study was aimed to examine the influence of television on primary school boys in rural and urban areas. The sample for the study was 100 (50rural viewers & 50urban viewers) selected primary school boys of 9 to 12 years of age, which were randomly selected from Bhiwani district of Haryana state. Questionnaire was used for the influence of television on primary school boys in rural and urban area. The data was analyzed by applying frequency, percentages and chi-square. The results showed majority of the respondents were connected to cable in urban area while most of the rural respondent had not cable connection. Majority of the respondents visit friend's house on social occasion that was influenced by T.V. on social aspect of human behavior. It was noticed that rural parents were watching more television as compared to urban parents. Majority of rural respondents do not play the games in comparison to urban respondents. Most of the rural and urban respondents always played more while not watching television, agreed that television viewing never affected their relationship with their friends, always think of television programmes during study time, felt that television viewing as great barrier to pursue their hobbies, realized that cable channel cause culture, moral and ethical invasion. On the other hand most of the students felt that television advertisements create awareness about new product. Pages: 1012-1015Vijay Kumar and Vinod Kumari (Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University… Read more Get Access
Master your mental health: The effect of control on mental well-being Pages: 1016-1022 Pallavi Rajankar and Deepa Bapat (FLAME University, Pune, Maharashtra) Differing results in the relationship between mastery and psychological well-being between the East and the West have been attributed to differing social values. Ongoing changes in these values however warrant a re-investigation of this relationship, especially in the Indian context. Mastery was measured using the Mirowsky and Ross Sense of Control Index (1991) while psychological well-being was measured using the Trait Affect Scale in a sample of 150 urban Indian youth. A one-way ANOVA revealed individuals with high mastery to have greater psychological well-being than individuals with low mastery, consistent with findings of Western literature. This change in results over time is attributed to changing societal values. Implications of the results for urban Indian millennials are discussed. Pages: 1016-1022Pallavi Rajankar and Deepa Bapat (FLAME University, Pune, Maharashtra) Read more Get Access
Quality of life in relation to social support: A study of Hindu couples Pages: 1-8 Mithilesh Singh (Department of Psychology, Saltanat Bahadur Post Graduate College, Badlapur, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh) This study was carried out with the objectives of investigating to (a) psychometric properties of the behavioural measures of Social Support Questionnaire and Quality of Life Assessment Inventory, (ii) factor analysis of the subscale / subfactor measures of the behavioural gamut, and (iii) effects of 'gender' ( men & women) and 'levels of number of available support' (low & high scorers) as well 'gender' (men & women) and 'levels of satisfaction factor of social support' (low & high scorers) on the various measures of quality of life. A total of three hundred and ten (310) HINDU couples served as respondents by purposive sampling technique. The scales employed for data collection were (a) Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ; Sarason et al., 1983) and (b) Quality of Life Assessment Inventory (WHOQOL; Group, 1995) to meet the objectives of the study. Results revealed significant positive relationship between satisfaction factor of social support and quality of life physical comfort, psychological, level of independence, mood and spirituality, however, negative relationship with that of physical discomfort. Findings indicate that satisfaction factor of social support enhances quality of marital life. Pages: 1-8Mithilesh Singh (Department of Psychology, Saltanat Bahadur Post Graduate College, Badlapur, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Study habit and academic achievement of secondary school students: A correlative study Pages: 9-11 G. Balaji (University College of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana) The present study carried out the objectives was to find out the difference between boys and girls in their study habits, to find out the difference between government and private students in their study habits, to find out the difference between boys and girls in their achievement, to find out the difference between government and private students in their achievement, to find out the relationship between study habits and achievement in secondary level students. For the present study Descriptive survey method was adopted. Stratified Random Sampling Technique was used for the present study. From the study it was revealed that study habits play an important role in the achievement of the students. From the findings, it was revealed that, there is no significant difference between boys and girls, between government and private secondary level students. There is significant difference in achievement in secondary level subjects of boys and girls, private and government school students. There is a relationship between study habits and achievement in secondary level subjects. Pages: 9-11G. Balaji (University College of Education, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana) Read more Get Access
Effect of internet addiction in relation to healthiness and well-being in rural and urban students: Comparative study Pages: 12-18 Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj (Department of Psychology Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Haryana) Manju Rani (Department of Psychology Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana) In the new generation, the Internet has become an important tool for education, entertainment, communication, and information-sharing. In tandem with the indulge in access to the Internet globally, the risk of “internet addiction” is rising as a significant behavioural addiction pandemic. The use of the Internet on school campuses and in society has increased dramatically in recent years. Whereas the academic use of the Internet is primarily intended for learning and research, the Internet has also become an important part of student life. However, from time to time, cases of over involvement with the Internet have been observed on different campuses. The aim of this study was to explore the differences in Healthiness and well-being in rural and urban of school students. A mixed sample of 300 subjects was taken, out of which 150 was of rural and 150 of urban areas. Both group subjects belonged to an age group of 15 to 18 years. Friedman well-being scale, Leddy healthiness scale and internet addiction IAT Young (1998) were used to measure the above variables. The data was analyzed by using t-test. Results revealed that rural school student s are higher on healthiness and well-being than urban students, due to impact of internet addiction on urban students. Pages: 12-18Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj (Department of Psychology Maharshi Dayanand University Rohtak, Haryana)Manju Rani (Department of… Read more Get Access
Contextualizing Polychronicity: Integrating work and non-work domains Pages: 19-24 Bhattacharyya A. (Bharathiar University Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu) Suresh A. (Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), DRDO, Delhi) Selvaraj J.T. (Bharathiar University Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu) The attempt to successfully manage multiple life domains is viewed as a critical component for employees in today's workforce. Of late researchers have been keen to investigate the personality mechanisms underlying the multi-faceted life balance. This study explored the role of time personality (Polychronicity) and role integration switching between work and non-work domains. Polychronicity is the attitude and preference associated with time use of an individual and it has been identified as an imperative competency in organizing various life domains. The present study explored polychronicity as an individual difference construct along with role integration as psychological predictors of life balance among 104 employees. By using a cross-sectional descriptive design the participants were administered Multitasking Preference Inventory (MPI), Boundary Flexibility Scale, Boundary Permeability Scale, Identity Similarity Scale and The Life Balance Questionnaire. Results revealed that Polychronicity, Work Boundary Flexibility and Non-work Boundary permeability were significantly related to Life Balance. The results of hierarchical regression showed that Polychronicity and Non-work boundary permeability emerged as significant predictors of Life Balance. This study highlights the role of time personality and role integration in balancing work and non-work domains leading to effective functioning and a healthier workplace. Pages: 19-24Bhattacharyya A. (Bharathiar University Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu)Suresh A. (Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR)… Read more Get Access
The effect of religiosity on the optimism level Pages: 25-28 Jaishree Jain and Shivang Shukla (Department of Psychology, SMS Medical College Jaipur, Rajasthan) Religiosity, in its broadest sense is a comprehensive sociological term used to refer to the numerous aspects of religious activity, dedication, and belief (religious doctrine). In its narrowest sense, religiosity deals more with how religious a person is, and less with how a person is religious (in practicing certain rituals, revering certain symbols, or accepting certain doctrines about deities & afterlife). Aaptimism is a disposition or tendency to look on the more favourable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favourable outcome. The belief that good ultimately predominates over e vil in the world. The aim of the present investigation was to study the effect of religiosity on the optimism level. Accordingly a group of 60 people were selected as a sample, which includes both males and females above age of 20 from school, colleges and bank employees from Jaipur. They belong to both middle and high socioeconomic status. A life orientation test and a attitude towards religion scale were used as a tools. The findings shows that the religious and optimism level are highly positively correlated , which means the optimism level is high in those who score high in religiosity and there is considerable difference between the optimism level of religious and non-religious people. Pages: 25-28Jaishree Jain and Shivang Shukla (Department of Psychology, SMS Medical College Jaipur, Rajasthan) Read more Get Access
Understanding mental health of adolescence: Need of strong nation Pages: 29-32 Rajani Ramesh Senad (Dr. Sow. I.B.P. Mahila College, Samarthnagar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra) The present investigation is to find out the Mental health of deprived and Non-deprived adolescents in relation to their gender boys (Male) and girls (Females). The sample consisted of 200 Adolescents with Age between 16-18 years. Out of which 100 deprived adolescents (50 Male & 50 Females) and 100 Non deprived (50 Male & 50 Female) adolescents. For this purpose of investigation prolonged Deprivation scale by Girishwar Mishra, Tripathi, and Mental Helath Battery by Singh and Gupta was used. The obtained data were analyzed through 'f' test to know the Mean difference between deprived and Non-deprived adolescents in relation to their gender. The result show that there is significant difference in Mental health of deprived and Non deprived adolescents. It means that the Non deprived adolescents are better on Mental health than deprived adolescents. Gender role is important in this investigation. The adolescent boys are significantly better on mental health than the adolescent girls. Pages: 29-32Rajani Ramesh Senad (Dr. Sow. I.B.P. Mahila College, Samarthnagar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra) Read more Get Access
Brief psycho-education for caregivers of persons with first episode psychosis Pages: 33-37 Praful Prabhuappa Kapse (RINPAS, Ranchi and Mental Health Specialist Tata Trusts, Mumbai, Maharashtra) Manisha Kiran (Department of Psychiatric Social Work Ranchi Institute of Neuro-Psychiatry and Allied Sciences (RINPAS), Ranchi, Jharkhand) Caring for the persons with first episode psychosis is challenging and demanding. It may lead to the increased burden, expressed emotions among the caregivers. The numerous studies have shown that high burden and negative expressed emotions among caregivers can lead to early relapse in the patients with first episode psychosis. To evaluate the effects of the brief psychoeducation on the caregivers burden and expressed emotions. A quasi experimental - before and after with control group research design was adopted for the study. A total of 60 caregivers have participated in the study, of which 30 caregivers in experimental group and 30 caregivers in the control group. Family Burden Interview Schedule (Pai & Kapoor, 1981) and Attitude Questionnaire (Sethi et al., 1981) was used to assess caregiver's burden and expressed emotions. At end of the psychoeducation intervention, burden among caregivers and negative expressed emotions of the caregivers have significantly reduced. The positive expressed emotions have been increased. Study results demonstrates the importance of psychoeducation intervention in reducing the burden and negative expressed emotions. Pages: 33-37Praful Prabhuappa Kapse (RINPAS, Ranchi and Mental Health Specialist Tata Trusts, Mumbai, Maharashtra)Manisha Kiran… Read more Get Access
Occupational stress of women police Pages: 38-42 Daneshwari Onkari and Sunanda Itagi (Department of Human Development, College of Rural Home Science University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka) A study on occupational stress of women police was carried out in the year 2014-15 in Dharwad taluk, Karnataka state with the objectives to assess the occupational stress of women police and to know the relation between selected demographic variables with occupational stress of police. A total of 60 police belonging to 21-60 years age group were randomly selected from 22 police stations of Dharwad taluk. The occupational stress was assessed using occupational stress scale developed by Srivastav and Sing (1984) socio economic status was assessed using socio-economic status scale developed by Agarwal et al. (2005) and self structured questionnaire were used to collect information. The data was collected through questionnaire method along with personal interview of the respondents. The results revealed that 60.00 per cent of women police had moderate level of occupational stress while 36.67 per cent had high and only 3.33 per cent had low level. Occupational stress was significantly and positive related to duty period and distance from residence pointing out that higher the duty period and greater the distance from residence higher was the occupational stress. There was significant and negative relationship between family size and occupational stress indicating that increase in family size decreased the stress. There was no significant relationship between age, education, marital status, work experience, opinion about work, socio economic status and occupational stress. Pages: 38-42Daneshwari Onkari and Sunanda Itagi (Department of Human Development, College of Rural Home Science… Read more Get Access
Impact of parent-child relationship on educational aspiration and self-esteem of adolescents boys and girls Pages: 43-49 Kehksha and Deoshree Akhouri (Department of Psychiatry, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) To examine the impact of parent-child relationship on educational aspiration and self-esteem of adolescence boys and girls and compare them on respective variables. Sample of the present study was 200 intermediate students (100 boys & 100 girls) from Aligarh that were selected randomly. Data was collected by administration of Educational Aspiration Scale, Parent Child Relationship Scale (PCRS) and Rosenberg Self-esteem scale. Data was analyzed by using SPSS 17.0. In present study significant difference was found between girls and boys on all the dimensions of PCR i.e., protecting, symbolic, punishment, rejecting, demanding, indifferent, symbolic reward, loving, object reward, and neglecting as well as self-esteem and educational aspiration. It was also found that smooth relationship with parents Influenced adolescents' educational aspiration and self-esteem positively and vice versa. It is concluded that smooth relationship between parents and children plays significant role in establishing high educational aspiration and high self-esteem. The majority of those adolescents (both boys & girls) who share a smooth relationship with their parents have higher educational aspiration and higher self-esteem than those adolescents who do not have such relationship. Pages: 43-49Kehksha and Deoshree Akhouri (Department of Psychiatry, Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College, Aligarh Muslim… Read more Get Access
Implications of social media (Facebook and Whats App) among the students of Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak Pages: 50-52 Indu (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana) This study was carried out to investigate the usages and purpose of social networking sites especially Facebook and What's app among the post graduate students who are using smart phones, of Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak. In the context of today's electronic media, social networking sites have come to mean individuals, using the Internet and web application to communicate. The objectives of the study were to find out the usages purpose, spending hours, how many students have account on Facebook and on what's app, and what students think about the usefulness of the social media in education. The study adopted the survey research design which was conducted on a sample size of 80 post graduate students. The sample was selected via simple random sampling technique. With the help of questionnaire the data were collected. The respondents completed and returned the questionnaire. The response rate was 100%. Percentage analysis was used to analyse and interpret the data. The result of the study reveals that almost every (75/80 on Facebook) (79/80 0n what's app) have account on social sites. Students spend most of the time using these sites. The purposes of using are collecting information and news, for passing the time, for finding friends, for chat, for gather the likes and comments, and for all the purposes above. Many students were agreed that facebook and what's app help in study. Less students did not agree with the statement. With many benefits social networking sites have dangers also. Awareness programme should be conducted by the university to teach the students negative aspects of facebook and what's app and as well as the positive sides also. Pages: 50-52Indu (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Examine the relationship between level of aspiration, believes in just world, psychological well-being and quality of work-life Pages: 53-59 Manoj Kumar Pandey and Pankaj Tripathi (Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, A Central University, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh) The purpose of this study was to (a) to see the role of aspiration in relations to the employee's psychological well-being and quality of work-life, (b) to see the relationships between beliefs in just world with employee's psychological well-being and quality of work-life, (c) to see the inter-relationships between beliefs in just world, quality of work-life and psychological well-being according to the police personnel's level of aspiration, and (d) to find out the best predictor of the relationships between level of aspiration and beliefs in just world to quality of work-life and psychological well-being. The study was conducted on 276 (179 male & 97 female) police personnel working in U.P. Police Organization within the age range of 24 to 59 years with mean score 40.16 years and varies in designations from Constable to Dy. SP. Following scales were used in this study: Scale of Level of Aspiration: was a single item scale comprises of four ranks (1. Sub-Inspector, 2. Inspector 3. Dy. SP. 4. S.P.). Believes in just world was measured by a scale consists of eight items, assessing the belief in just world for the domain of self. Psychological well-being was a ten items scale used to assess employee's psychological well-being, which addresses depression, anxiety, and disturbance in social functioning and Quality of work-life scale was a single item scale assessing the overall evaluation of police personnel quality of their work life. All these scales were based on Likert 5-point rating scale. The results of the study revealed that: (a) Police personnel whose aspiration level is to become SP rank officers, have more believes in just world, better psychological well-being and quality of work life than police personnel whose aspirational level is lower. (b) Believes in just world is positively related with psychological well-being and quality of work life (c) One of the most important contribution of this study is that the study revealed a positive relationship between believes in just word and quality of work life that was missing in review of existing literatures on these two variables. Pages: 53-59Manoj Kumar Pandey and Pankaj Tripathi (Department of Psychology, University of Allahabad, A Central… Read more Get Access
Quality of life in relation to social support: A study of Hindu couples Pages: 60-65 Arogyaasha A. Shali and Manjula Patil (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Dharwad University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka) Parents of children with developmental disability are always bearing a load of stress. The aim of this study is to compare the stress in parents of children with developmental disabilities, considering the child related factors such as age, gender and ordinal position and level of retardation of the child. This study was conducted in selected districts of Northern Karnataka and special schools for mentally retarded children located in Hubblli-Dharwad city Karnataka, India. During 2016 on 90 parents of 5-18 years old children with developmental disability. Abedin's parenting stress questionnaire was used and Chi-square was used to know the association between the child factor and the parenting stress. Results showed that parents having children with 5-12 age group majority of parents in clinically significant level of stress. Parents of boys had clinically significant level of stress compared to girls. Parents having first child with developmental disability showed clinically significant level of stress. In case of parents of profound level of retarded children all parents had clinically significant level of stress. Chi-square analysis showed significant association between and level of retardation and parenting stress. Due to high level of parenting stress among the parents, special education and early intervention are needed for parents in order to deepening their diagnostic knowledge and professional consultation on stress management. Pages: 60-65Arogyaasha A. Shali and Manjula Patil (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College… Read more Get Access
Health consequences of witnessing domestic violence among children: A review Pages: 66-69 Sucharita Maji (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) Domestic violence, being one of the most bitter realities of Indian society, have affected the health and well-being of women. But, the health of children is not unaffected and isolated from the psychological environment of the family. The present work aimed at critically look at the previous literature in order to find out how witnessing domestic violence in a regular manner, too, can affect the physical and psychological health status of children. The study revealed that experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse during pregnancy leads to certain direct health hazards among neonates and results in problems like low birth weight and premature delivery. Besides that, psychological consequences like post traumatic symptoms and conduct problems among children are also discussed. The study also draws attention to future research endeavours in this context. Pages: 66-69Sucharita Maji (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Kanpur, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Use of internet in relation to health and well-being among college students Pages: 70-72 Ved Prakash Maurya (Clinical Psychology , GBU, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh ) Ashok Kumar Patel (Clinical Psychologist, Maharaja Bhagwati Prasad Singh Memorial District Hospiatl Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh) Vibha Sharma (Department of Clinical Psychology, IHBAS, New Delhi New Delhi) Use of internet facility has increased in resent few years. It has observed that mostly youngsters have been affected from recent development of information and communication technology either positively or negatively. Aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between use of internet and health and well-being among college students. A total of 160 graduate and postgraduate students from various colleges and Universities of north India were participated in the study. Personal data seat consisting age, gender, education religion use of internet per week, etc fallowed by PGI health questionnaire and PGI well-being questionnaire were administered for the data collection. Results of the study reveals 41.3% students were on the border line of pathological use and 13.1% of the total populations are in danger john of use of internet. Study also reveals that excessive use of internet is an indicator of poor health and well being among college students. Pages: 70-72Ved Prakash Maurya (Clinical Psychology , GBU, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh )Ashok Kumar Patel… Read more Get Access
Art of fostering resilience in adolescents Pages: 73-75 Deepika Bali and Anita Sharma (Department of Psychology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh) The purpose of the present investigation is to highlight the essential factors which foster resilience in adolescents. Why resilience is important for adolescents and what are the sources of resilience for adolescents are the main domains of the present study. What activities help adolescents in developing resilience is also centre of discussion in the undertaken research paper. Pages: 73-75Deepika Bali and Anita Sharma (Department of Psychology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Role of positive affect and negative affect in orientation to happiness: A study on working population Pages: 76-82 Kanica Bhutoria and Himangini Hooja (Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) The aim of the current study was to test the role positive and negative affect on Orientation to Happiness. The sample composed of 100 working males and females from the age group 35-65 years. The data were collected by administering Orientation to Happiness and Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS). Statistical analysis using SPSS revealed significant relationship between positive affect and orientation to Happiness. Out of the three subscales of orientation to happiness scale, only life of meaning and life of pleasure show positive significant linear relationship with positive affect. Correlation between negative affect and orientation to happiness was not significant. Further analysis using Regression revealed that positive affect contributed the most in variation in levels of orientation to Happiness. Pages: 76-82Kanica Bhutoria and Himangini Hooja (Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Read more Get Access
A study of psychosocial adjustment pattern of hearing impaired children in reference to speech therapy Pages: 83-85 Renuka Joshi, Jyoti Joshi and Kanchan Yadav (Department of Psychology, D.A.V. (PG) College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand) The present study attempts to explore psychosocial adjustment pattern of hearing impaired children in reference to speech therapy. The target population were deaf students of age range 9-16 years with severe to profound hearing loss, out of which 40 students were selected by random sampling technique. A 2x2 factorial design was used where before and after speech therapy was matched with level of sex. Pre and post therapy assessment was conducted with the help of selected tools - An audiometer was used to measure the type and degree of hearing loss. Psychosocial adjustment inventory developed by Pal (1995) was used to assess the social and emotional adjustment pattern of children. A hearing aid which provides amplification of distant sound to hearing impaired children was also used. After individual scoring, cumulative scores of all the respondents on each assessment tools before and after speech therapy were compiled and calculated. Results indicated that pre and post therapy group differ significantly on social, and emotional adjustment. Pages: 83-85Renuka Joshi, Jyoti Joshi and Kanchan Yadav (Department of Psychology, D.A.V. (PG) College, Dehradun… Read more Get Access
Emotional intelligence and achievement motivation among college students Pages: 86-88 Dinesh Naik (Department of Psychology, Lasalgao, Nashik, Maharashtra) Ahirrao Kiran D. (Department of Psychology, SPPU, Pune, Maharashtra) The aim of the study was to explore the correlation between Emotional Intelligence (EI) and Achievement Motivation of Senior college students as well as comparison between boys and girls in relation with Emotional Intelligence and Achievement Motivation. Accidental sampling method was used to collect the data of 150 undergraduate students (75 males & 75 females) from Ahmednagar city. The assessment tools consist of Emotional Intelligence scale by Schultz et al. (1998) and Achievement Motivation Scale by Bhargav (1994) To test the hypotheses statistical methods like Pearson product moment correlation and 't' test were used. The correlation between EI and Achievement Motivation was found r=.384*, which show significant positive correlation between Emotional Intelligence and Achievement Motivation of College students. Computed 't' = 2.24 indicates gender differences on emotional intelligence, females score higher than males on Emotional intelligence, where as gender difference was not found on achievement motivation, as 't' = .029 is not significant. The results are discussed in the light of previous research. Pages: 86-88Dinesh Naik (Department of Psychology, Lasalgao, Nashik, Maharashtra)Ahirrao Kiran D. (Department of Psychology, SPPU… Read more Get Access
Various environmental factors and their impact on subjective well-being on the older adults Pages: 89-92 Manpreet Ola (AIBAS Amity University , Gurgaon, Haryana) Roopa Mathur (Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) The aim of the study was to see the relationship of environmental factors with overall subjective well being and its components. Participants were in the age range of 65-85 years. The participants who did not have a history of any psychiatric and any physical handicap were included in the study. While those who were not fluent in English or Hindi and who were widowed and unmarried were excluded from the study. The data was collected from parts of Rajasthan and Delhi, India. There was a significant difference between males and females with regard to social support and negative life events and its impact on various dimensions of subjective well being. It can be clearly concluded that the environmental influences have a very huge impact on the subjective well being of the elderly. Though the research was conducted on a very small group of the older adults, hence we cannot generalize our results; but despite of small sample size, we should not forget the relevance of these findings and its significance in our lives. Pages: 89-92Manpreet Ola (AIBAS Amity University , Gurgaon, Haryana)Roopa Mathur (Department of Psychology, The IIS… Read more Get Access
Caregiver distress: A comparative study Pages: 93-96 Tabeer Ahmad and M. Ilyas Khan (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) Caregiver is an individual who has the responsibility of meeting the physical and psychological needs of the dependent patient. The term “caregiver distress” is used to describe the physical, emotional and financial stress of providing care. As the disease progresses, it carries with it a tremendous increase of burden on the caregiver who does the caregiving. Caregivers of hospitalized individuals suffering from chronic medical illness are at risk of being subjected to mental health consequences such as depression, anxiety and burnout. This study provides an important contribution to a growing field of research that tries to investigate the distress, stressors, appraisals, and other factors that impact caregiver well-being. This study aimed to compare the level of distress among male and female caregivers. The study included two groups of caregivers, each of 50 members. Group 1 consisted of male caregivers of hospitalized patients and group 2 consisted of female caregivers of hospitalized patients. The sample was randomly selected from Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College and Hospital (Aligarh, India). Caregiver Distress Scale was used to assess the distress and psychological well-being of caregivers. Several theories have suggested that gender differences in caregivers' outcomes exist because compared with male caregivers, male caregivers face higher levels of care giving stressors, have fewer social resources, and report lower levels of psychological and physical health. In the present study the caregiver distress in the male caregivers was significantly higher than that of females. In conclusion, male caregivers of hospitalized patients experienced higher burden than female caregivers irrespective of disease severity. Pages: 93-96Tabeer Ahmad and M. Ilyas Khan (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar… Read more Get Access

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