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Effect of personality factor on achievement motivation Pages: 40-45 Shifa Rahman (Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam) The research study 'Effect of Personality Factor on Achievement Motivation' was conducted to analyze how personality factors like openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism effect achievement motivation across both the gender and among undergraduate and postgraduate students. Two standardized questionnaires Big Five Personality Inventory and Ray Lynn's Achievement Orientation were used. The stratified random sample comprising of 180 undergraduate and postgraduate students was used for the study. It was found that UG students are more achievement oriented than the PG students. Among the personality factors, PG students seem to have more agreeableness, conscientiousness and openness and they also show lesser neuroticism. Among the UG students, openness and neuroticism were found to be positively correlated with achievement motivation. Across gender, unlike popular belief, women were found to be more achievement oriented than men. And they are more extraverted and also score higher on neuroticism. Conscientiousness and openness were observed to be higher among men. However, on agreeableness both men and women scored the same. For women; extraversion, conscientiousness and opennessand for men, agreeableness and conscientiousness correlated with achievement motivation. These findings show a relationship between personality factors on achievement motivation as was hypothesized and contrary to the other hypothesis, neuroticism seemed to be positively correlated with achievement motivation. Pages: 40-45Shifa Rahman (Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam) Read more Get Access
A study on the effect of interpersonal skill intervention on depression among alcoholic patients Pages: 46-49 Priya Magesh and Priya G. (Department of Counselling Psychology, Madras School of Social Work, Egmore, Chennai) Alcoholism is a chronic, progressive, and often fatal disease. It is a primary disorder and not a symptom of other diseases or emotional problems. The chemistry of alcohol allows it to affect nearly every type of cell in the body, including those in the central nervous system. After prolonged exposure to alcohol, the brain becomes dependent on it. The severity of this disease is influenced by factors such as genetics, psychology, culture, and response to physical pain. Alcohol blocks out emotional pain and is often perceived as a loyal friend when human relationships fail. It is also associated with freedom and with a loss of inhibition that offsets the tedium of daily routines. When the alcoholic tries to quit drinking, the brain seeks to restore what it perceives to be its equilibrium. The brain's best weapons to achieve this are depression, anxiety, and stress (the emotional equivalents of physical pain), which are produced by brain chemical imbalances. These negative moods continue to tempt alcoholics to return to drinking long after physical withdrawal symptoms have abated. Long-term alcoholism itself may cause chemical changes that produce anxiety and depression. The world health organization estimates that there are 140 million people with alcoholism worldwide. Alcoholism is called a “Dual disease”, since it includes both mental and physical components .Alcoholics are more prone to anxiety and anger. Depression is a generalized mood condition that can occur without an identifiable triggering stimulus for alcoholics. to abuse. Depression Anxiety is most commonly triggered by the stress and guilt in alcoholic's life style. The common causes for Depression in an alcoholic is the prevention or incompletion of attaining goals and desires, feeling inadequate and disrespected, frustration from past life experiences and a disturbed life style. Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of Interpersonal skills intervention ass applied to alcoholics with depressed moods. The purpose of the study is to assess the impact of interpersonal skills intervention on depression among alcoholics. Accordingly a group of 100 alcoholic patients were selected for baseline assessment. A sample of 60 alcoholics, scoring high on depression were selected for interpersonal skill intervention.30 alcoholics were randomly assigned as experimental group and 30 in to control group. The pre and post training data on depression and the implications of the results for interpersonal skill intervention are discussed. Pages: 46-49Priya Magesh and Priya G. (Department of Counselling Psychology, Madras School of Social Work… Read more Get Access
Knowledge, attitude and perceptions about ICU care among primary caregivers of Neurology ICU patients Pages: 50-52 Vijander Singh and C.R Darolia (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra) T. B. Singh (Department of Clinical Psychology Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences, Delhi) Neurological disease may leave the patients in a permanent vegetative state. The caregivers of the patients waiting outside of the ICU remained burdened regarding the outcome chances, whether the patients will come out fully functional or in a vegetative state. Sometimes there perceptions are changed as a result of their knowledge and closeness to the patients. To explore the knowledge, attitude and perception regarding ICU care a semi-structured interview was conducted on the 200 caregivers of ICU patients. Demographic details and responses to a questionnaire assessing the knowledge, attitude and perceptions were recorded. Results of the study shows that majority of the caregivers reported that waiting room was comfortable (78%), and desirous to participate in ICU care (60.5%) and wish the family presence should be mandatory protocol (58%). Almost the whole sample (91.5%) agreed that it was necessary to wash hands before going to ICU. The caregivers reported that they had no knowledge of brain death (44%), lack of knowledge regarding permanent vegetative state (41.5%), high treatment cost is not justified (73.5%) and had negative treatment outcome perception (95%). Pages: 50-52Vijander Singh and C.R Darolia (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra)T. B. Singh (Department… Read more Get Access
Spiritual well-being in relation to achievement motivation among students of science and commerce streams Pages: 53-56 Kr. Sajid Ali Khan, Yasmeen Kausar and Vijayshri (Department of Psychology, AMU, Aligarh, U.P.) The present study aims to examine the relationship of spiritual well being (SWB) with achievement motivation (AM) among the students of science and commerce streams. The concept of spiritual well being is becoming very popular among the researchers and the present day psychologists. It may be conceptualized as an expression about the spiritual health of an individual, about what his inner thinking leads him to do and how he performs in his life. Achievement motivation is a phenomenon which is affected mostly by spiritual well being in present day population. Achievement motivation can be said to be a need for achievement. It is an important determinant of aspiration, effort, and persistence when an individual expects his performance to be the best. In the present study, the Spiritual Well Being Scale (Paloutzian and Ellison, 1982) was used to measure SWB and Achievement Motivation Scale (Siddiqui Z.U., 2013) for achievement motivation. Correlation analysis was done to find out the relationship between SWB and achievement motivation. The result showed a negative and significant relationship (r= -.418, p< 0.01) between the SWB and achievement motivation and the dimensions of SWB, (Religious Well Being and Existential Well Being) were also negatively related to the achievement motivation. It was found that the correlation between SWB and achievement motivation was stronger among science stream students (r= -.457, p < 0.01) than the commerce stream students (r= -.390, p< 0.01), and also that correlation between SWB and achievement motivation was stronger among males than females. Pages: 53-56Kr. Sajid Ali Khan, Yasmeen Kausar and Vijayshri (Department of Psychology, AMU, Aligarh, U.P.) Read more Get Access
Effect of emotional maturity on social competence in young adults Pages: 57-61 Nabhit Kapur (Fortis CDos Hospital, New Delhi, India) Saira Javed (Department of Behavioral Sciences Fatima Jinnah Women University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan) The abstract should summarize the content of the paper. Try to keep the abstract below 200 words. Do not make references nor display equations in the abstract. The journal will be printed from the same-sized copy prepared by you. Your manuscript should be printed on A4 paper (21.0 cm x 29.7 cm). It is imperative that the margins and style described below be adhered to carefully. This will enable us to keep uniformity in the final printed copies of the Journal. Please keep in mind that the manuscript you prepare will be photographed and printed as it is received. Readability of copy is of paramount importance . Pages: 57-61Nabhit Kapur (Fortis CDos Hospital, New Delhi, India)Saira Javed (Department of Behavioral Sciences Fatima… Read more Get Access
A comparative study of psychopathological symptoms among alcoholics and non-alcoholics Pages: 62-65 Manju Pandey and Gurbir Dullet (Department of Psychology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand) The present study was designed to examine the relationship between alcoholism and psychopathology. The sample consisted of 150 alcoholics undergoing rehabilitation and 150 non-alcoholics (non drinkers) from Dehradun city of Uttarakhand through mixed sampling technique (random+ purposive sampling).The eight state questionnaire was used to assess the psychopathology (anxiety, stress, depression ,regression ,fatigue, guilt, extraversion & arousal) of alcoholics and non-alcoholics. Tool consists of 96 items and is constructed by S.D. Kapoor in Hindi and English languages. The t test was applied for analysis of data. Significant difference was found in anxiety, stress, depression, regression, guilt & extraversion levels. But there was no significant difference in fatigue and arousal levels of alcoholics and non-alcoholics. The result showed more psychopathology in alcoholics as compared to non-alcoholics. Pages: 62-65Manju Pandey and Gurbir Dullet (Department of Psychology, H.N.B. Garhwal University, Srinagar, Uttarakhand) Read more Get Access
Assessment of anxiety in spinal cord injured patients Pages: 66-70 Poonam Gutpa (Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana) Shyam Sunder Gupta (Department of Orthopedics N.C. Medical College, Israna, Panipat, Haryana) Radhey Shyam (Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak,Haryana) Anxiety is more relevant part of patient's life, especially of spinal cord injured (SCI) patients. The process of anxiety starts as the stress enters in the life of patients, such as seen in paraplegic patients. The present study was conducted to assess the level of anxiety in patients with spinal cord injured (SCI) patients. It was hypothesized that there would be a significant difference in the level of anxiety between SCI and Non-SCI controls and further it was hypothesized that acute SCI patients would have high level of anxiety than chronic SCI patients, whereas no such difference would be found in their respective control groups. For testing these hypotheses, an ex-post facto research with Multi-group design was done. A sample of 40 SCI patients (20 acute & 20 chronic) was selected from District Rehabilitation centre at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak on availability basis. An equal number of participants (key attendants of the SCI patients) were taken as control. Hindi version of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (A-state) by Spielberger, Sharma and Singh (1973) were administered on all the participants. Data was analyzed by t-test and Duncan's Range Test. Findings revealed that SCI patients (acute and chronic) had more state anxiety than the Non-SCI Controls. Though the acute SCI patients had higher level of anxiety (Mean= 58.5) than the Chronic SCI patients (Mean= 50.70), yet the difference was not significant. The key attendants of Acute SCI patients had more anxiety (Mean= 42.55) than the key attendants of Chronic SCI patients (Mean= 37.2). The difference between controls of both acute and chronic groups was found to be significant at p< 0.05 level. The relevance of including key attendants as control group is discussed in the findings along with the implications of the study. Pages: 66-70Poonam Gutpa (Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana)Shyam Sunder Gupta (Department of… Read more Get Access
Ganoderma lucidum : A midas touch to human health Pages: 71-74 Zakirhusen Patel and Mihir Soni (Naran Lala College of Commerce and Management, Navsari, Gujarat) Ganoderma Lucidum is a type of mushroom that has been used for thousands of years throughout Asia. The aim of this paper is to note the status of research regarding Ganoderma Lucidum and study the health benefiting properties of it. In ancient China, Ganoderma was reserved only for emperors for consumption. Gradually, with time, research has identified numerous health benefiting properties including anticancer effects, immunoregulatory, antioxidant, liver protecting, hypoglycemic, anti-microbial and blood cholesterol reducing properties. Research has also shown its anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, analgesic and anti-allergic properties. Research regarding its medicinal value has been conducted at various levels in different countries like USA, Malaysia, Japan, China and India. Pages: 71-74Zakirhusen Patel and Mihir Soni (Naran Lala College of Commerce and Management, Navsari, Gujarat) Read more Get Access
Gender as related to political behaviour among muslims of Uttar Pradesh Pages: 75-78 Iftekhar Ahmed (Department of Political Science, N.R.E.C College, Ch. Charan Singh University, Khurja, Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh)br> In the present paper the authors attempt to find out the political participation of Muslim Women vis-à-vis Muslim Men in the state of Uttar Pradesh and juxtaposed with the quantum of rights given to each, and the resultant position in the present scenario. A field study was conducted with a sample of 1200 Muslims drawn from across the state of U.P. The role of gender was analysed with various dimensions of political behaviour. The authors found a persistent pattern of male / female difference in political activity. Owing partially to unequal socio-economic resources available to them, their indifference to politics and their psychologically non-involvement. The psychological involvement of women in politics is minimal. The concerned for politics among women is not converted into political activity. In spite of all the rights and injunctions, when it comes to politics and political participation among Muslims, the women folks are made to play second fiddle. Pages: 75-78Iftekhar Ahmed (Department of Political Science, N.R.E.C College, Ch. Charan Singh University, Khurja, Bulandshahar… Read more Get Access
Psycho-social causes of traumatic experiences in different age groups of women’s life Pages: 83-86 Sanjay Kumar, Padmavati and Anirudh Chaudhary (Department of Psychology, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, UP) Preeti Sharma (Department of Psychology, R.G.P.G. College, Meerut (UP)) The present study aims to study the psycho-social causes of traumatic experiences in a women's life of different age groups. For this purpose 175 girls and women of age range 20 to 60 years of age were interviewed for the study. These subjects were divided into three groups; they were 20-25 Yrs., 35-40 Yrs. and 50-55 years of age. These subjects were contacted individually and open ended questions were asked. The questions were related to their opinion and attitude towards causes of traumatic incidents occurring with them. The issues considered during interview were deterioration of social values, poor parenting, modernization, nuclearization of families, poor schooling, poor interpersonal bonds, sexual behavior, poor social responsibility, freedom of expression for love and sex, etc. The content analysis of obtained data was done by two experts to maintain the consistent validity of the analysis of the data. Percentage was used for further interpretation and presentation of results. Obtained results indicated some significant causes of trauma against women most often existing in our society. It was also obtained that different age groups vary qualitatively in the causes of traumatic experiences with them caused by male counterpart. Pages: 83-86Sanjay Kumar, Padmavati and Anirudh Chaudhary (Department of Psychology, Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut… Read more Get Access
Gender difference in using defense mechanisms during depressive disorder Pages: 87-90 Priyanka and Ajay Kumar (Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana) It was a cross-sectional study and we examined that how male and female patients with depressive disorder differ in using defense mechanisms. Total 60 patients in which 30 male patients and 30 female patients fulfilling the ICD 10 criteria for depressive disorder using consecutive sampling were assessed on socio-demographic data sheet and Defense Mechanism Inventory. Overall findings suggest that there were significant differences between male and female patients with depressive disorder that are projection, principalization and turning toward self. Female patients with depressive disorder scored higher on projection and turning against self than male patients with depressive disorder. Pages: 87-90Priyanka and Ajay Kumar (Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Study on the correlation between blood sugar with blood pressure in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with chronic non-healing ulcer in North India Pages: 91-93 Santosh K. Yadav, Richik Tripathi, Awadhesh K. Arya, Lalit P. Meena and Kamlakar Tripathi (Department of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP) Diabetes mellitus (DM) and blood pressure (BP) are deadly combination for the development of macro and micro vascular diseases. BP variability is strongly associated with the increased cardiovascular event in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. To evaluate the significant outcomes in the blood pressure parameters of diabetic and non-diabetic patients of North India. Hospital based cross sectional study. This study was conducted in outpatient department (OPD) of Department of Medicine, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. The studies examine 200 type 2 DM patients with chronic non healing ulcer and 200 non diabetic healthy volunteers. Among 200 diabetic patient 108 male & 92female mean age (89±18) years and 200 non-diabetics include 102 male 98 female, mean age (82±20) years. The difference between two groups was measured by sample t-test and p≤ 0.05 was taken as significant. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus was highest in Bihar (69), Jharkhand (30), MP (22), Nepal (11) and Uttar Pradesh (69) was recorded. The mean value of systolic and diastolic blood pressure of diabetic patients was 146mmhg and 92mmHg. Present data clearly illustrate that uncontrolled DM patients are having higher systolic and diastolic blood pressure than normal and are also at the higher risk of cardiovascular disease. Pages: 91-93Santosh K. Yadav, Richik Tripathi, Awadhesh K. Arya, Lalit P. Meena and Kamlakar Tripathi… Read more Get Access
Perceived stress and emotional intelligence in patients with erectile dysfunction: A preliminary study Pages: 94-98 Rajkumar and Deepak Malik (Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) Rohtak, Haryana) Dharmender Kumar Nehra (State Institute of Mental Health Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) campus, Rohtak, Haryana) Amit Kumar Soni (State Institute of Mental Health Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) Campus, Rohtak, Haryana) Rajiv Gupta (Department of Psychiatry, & Chief Executive Officer, State Institute of Mental Health Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) campus, Rohtak, Haryana) Erectile Dysfunction is a challenging problem that negatively affects the quality of lives of those affected. Sufferers and their partners face a lot of difficulties in various areas of life including relationship problems. Emergence of ED may be attributed to either organic or psychogenic factors but irrespective of causal factors it often lead to emotional and adjustment problems. The present study was carried out to study perceived stress and emotional intelligence and their interaction in individuals diagnosed with Erectile Dysfunction and their healthy counterparts. This cross-sectional study examined 200 male out of which 100 individuals with erectile dysfunction and 100 healthy controls. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) were administered on study group; whereas, in addition to above mentioned scales General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28) was also administered on control group. The data obtained for the variables under study have been subjected to different statistical analysis. Significant difference was found in perceived stress and EI scores between study and control group. The findings also indicated significant negative correlation between perceived stress and EI. Overall findings suggest that individual with ED are significantly more stressed and having low emotional intelligence than their healthy counterparts. Thus present study highlights the facts that it is equally important to treat stress in order to achieve better treatment compliance and management. We advocated the need for holistic management including adequate mental health screening and interventions with the persons suffering from ED. Pages: 94-98Rajkumar and Deepak Malik (Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) Rohtak… Read more Get Access
Association between tension and nervousness to gender among business process outsourcing employees in Chennai Pages: 99-101 K. Devi (Department of Community Medicine, Melmaruvathur Adhi Parasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research) A. Punitha (Pondicherry University, Pondicherry) Business Process Outsourcing sector has been the latest mantra in India today. A BPO work organization is “high-strain” due to the heavy workloads, tight rules and procedures, electronic monitoring and the employees are given little or no autonomy.1 Ultimately it creates physical, psychological and behavioral deviations among them. It not only affects the individuals and the industry but the country on the whole. A Cross sectional study was undertaken among 90 BPOs in a private organization in Chennai using a standard pretested questionnaire to find the organizational commitment, relationship of gender with tension and nervousness due to stress at workplace. It was estimated that statistically significant (p< 0.05) relationship exists between gender with nervousness due to emotional exhaustion, tension due to work load, Conclusion: Nervousness and tension are higher among males compared to females in BPO sector. Emphasize should be laid on the importance of stress coping strategy at organization and individual level. Pages: 99-101K. Devi (Department of Community Medicine, Melmaruvathur Adhi Parasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences and… Read more Get Access
Demonstration of conflict styles in working and non working couples Pages: 102-105 Ritu Srivastava and Ram Kalap Tiwari (Department of Psychology, K.S. Saket P.G. College Ayodhya Faizabad, U. P.) The present study examines the demonstration of conflict styles in working and non-working couples residing at Faizabad District of Utter Pradesh. In this study 150 working and 150 non-working couples were participated. Results indicated that working couples demonstrated avoidance and validating conflict styles in their family lives, on the other hand non-working couples demonstrated validating, volatile and hostile conflict styles in their lives. Pages: 102-105Ritu Srivastava and Ram Kalap Tiwari (Department of Psychology, K.S. Saket P.G. College Ayodhya… Read more Get Access
A study on educational aspiration among school students in regard to gender and medium of learning Pages: 106-109 Anjana Bhattacharjee and Rebeka Debbarma (Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura) The present study investigated the level of educational aspiration among school students. The research sample comprised of one hundred and twenty subjects (N = 120) who were categorized in two groups. One group comprised of 60 male students and the other group comprised of 60 female students. All of them were selected purposively from two Government schools of Agartala of which one was English medium school and the other was Bengali medium school. Data were collected by Level of Educational Aspiration Test (LEAT). Results showed significant difference among male and female students in regard to their level of educational aspiration. However the study did not find any significant impact of medium of learning on the level of educational aspiration of school students. Pages: 106-109Anjana Bhattacharjee and Rebeka Debbarma (Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura) Read more Get Access
Perceived stress and emotional intelligence in medical students Pages: 110-114 Deepak Malik and Rajkumar (Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana) Dharmender Kumar Nehra (Clinical Psychologist, State Institute of Mental Health, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) campus, Rohtak, Haryana) Sidharth Arya (Junior Resident (Psychiatry) Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana) The medical science has undergone a tremendous evolution in the past century, now medical professionals are able to cure the disorders that were earlier taken a toll of millions' life. Stress and its negative consequence on health professionals have received relatively little attention in the literature in past. Although, the potential detriment of hectic life style for health professional has been raised recently and irony is that health professionals who help patients to get rid of stress are also burdened with stress. The aims of this study is twofold: (1) to provide awareness regarding the prevalence of stress in medical students and (2) to assess the association between stress and Emotional intelligence that is generally considered as a buffer against stress. This cross-sectional study examined 100 medical students out of which 50 were female and 50 were male. Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS) were administered. The data obtained for the variables under study have been subjected to different statistical analysis. Out of the total sample (hundred) of medical students, approximately 71% of them found to have high level of perceived stress. In addition, significant difference was found in EIS scores between female and males students. The findings also indicated significant negative correlation between perceived stress and EI. This study suggested that the prevalence of perceived stress in medical students is high irrespective of their gender. In view of the fact that in present study too occurrence of perceived stress is almost similar that found in the other societies. Hence, authors recommended appropriate interventions (stress management) for them so that they will capable to learn complex vocational skills for making them self-sufficient and independent professionals. Pages: 110-114Deepak Malik and Rajkumar (Clinical Psychology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak… Read more Get Access
Marital adjustment: A critical review Pages: 115-118 Navshad Ahmad Wani (Department of Psychology, Govt College Boys, Baramulla, J&K) Marriage is a socially and legally sanctioned union of sexually intimate adults. It is a socio-cultural institution. The vast majority of people continue to see marriage as important, but the standards against which they are assessing the case for marriage appear to have changed. Whereas marriage once was regarded as an inevitable and central aspect of life, now alternatives such as single parenting, cohabitation, and divorce have become acceptable. The institution of marriage originated to give legal and customary sanction to the sexual relations. Marriage is a lifelong interpersonal relationship between man and woman as husband and wife governed by legal, religious and customary principles. When spouses get along with each other to achieve harmonious working relationship in different areas of their marital life, adjustment is achieved. A huge body of research is available on the subject, yet it is not clear to what extent the psychological issues have been dealt throughout the progress of its study. One of the oldest institutions of the human civilization, marriage has always been studied from sociological context, yet in the past five to ten decades of specific psychological research, the study of adjustment has had a noticeable progress. Here is an endeavor to review the available research on marital adjustment, the gaps in the research and the scope for further research in the area of marital adjustment. Pages: 115-118Navshad Ahmad Wani (Department of Psychology, Govt College Boys, Baramulla, J&K) Read more Get Access
Effect of yogic practices on the level of frustration among IT sector employees Pages: 119-122 Shruti Sharma (Department of Psychology, SUS College of Research and Technology, SUS Group of Institutes, Tangori, Mohali) The aim of the study is to study the effect of yogic practices (Pranayamas and Asana) on the level of Frustration among employees of IT sector. The word Yoga comes from the Sanskrit word “YUJ” which means to join or union. The philosophy behind yoga is that in order to achieve self actualization one must have perfect harmony between the body and the mind. Frustration is an emotion that occurs in situations where a person is blocked from reaching a desired outcome. .For the purpose of present investigation, IT sector employees, age ranging between 30-35 years, with an organizational tenure of minimum 2 years, operating in National Capital Region was taken. Perceptions of Frustration were measured with Reactions to Frustration Scale by Dr. B. M. Dixit and Dr. D .N. Shrivastava. All the employees were examined twice on Reactions to Frustration Scale. Initially Pre test scores on Frustration scale of all the employees were taken. After the treatment plan of yogic practices (Pranayamas and Asanas-Halasana, Sarvangasana,Savasana) for 30 days, all the employees were reexamined on Frustration measure. Thus post test scores of the employees were noted down. Means, standard deviations, Corelations and t-test was calculated. Results came out to be significant. It means pranayamas and Asana helps in balancing the Nervous system and thus reduces the level of frustration. Pages: 119-122Shruti Sharma (Department of Psychology, SUS College of Research and Technology, SUS Group of… Read more Get Access
Pornography its moral and social impact on U.S Pages: 123-129 Sushma (Research Scholar, Panjab University, Chandigarh) The word "pornography" comes from the Greek words "porno and "graphia" meaning "depictions of the activities of whores." In common parlance, it usually means "material that is sexually explicit and intended primarily for the purpose of sexual arousal.”Obscenity," however, is a legal term which was defined by the U.S. Supreme Court in its 1973 Miller V. California decision. For something to be found obscene, and therefore the material has to meet all three tests before it can be found obscene in the eyes of the law and its distribution prohibited. This means that something could be regarded as "pornographic" but still not be obscene, such as an explicit sex film produced and used to teach medical students about human sexuality, or a film or book with serious artistic and/or literary value which has some explicit sexual content. Thus, the Supreme Court has protected a wide variety of sexual matter in movies, books, magazines and in other formats from being prohibited for sale and exhibition to adults (there is a stricter standard with respect to minors). Under the Miller test, however, the distribution of pornographic material which is obscene, such as most of what has been called "hardcore," can be prohibited and penalties proscribed. Pages: 123-129Sushma (Research Scholar, Panjab University, Chandigarh) Read more Get Access
Comparison of academic motivation, locus of control and life satisfaction in high school girls in two groups of perfectionist and non-perfectionist mothers Pages: 130-132 Mina Emami Gohari (Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Branch, Iran) Fariborz Bagheri and Alireza Kia Manesh (Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Branch, Iran) To compare of motivation, locus of control and life satisfaction in female high school students in two groups of mothers perfectionist (positive and negative) and non perfectionist (positive and negative). The study population consisted of all students in girls' high school who were enrolled in 2012 in 5th district of Tehran. Sample survey of 450 students who were selected by purposive sampling and after removing outliers' 408 questionnaires was analyzed. Measure of research were; Frost Multidimensional Perfectionism Inventory, Academic Motivation scale, Lonson's Locus of Control and Multidimensional students' life satisfaction Scale. In order to analyze data multivariate analysis of variance was used. The results showed that girls' academic motivation with mothers with positive perfectionism was more than other groups. Based on results the study suggested that health classes should be held in homes and schools to inform and educate parents, especially mothers. Pages: 130-132Mina Emami Gohari (Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran Branch, Iran)Fariborz… Read more Get Access
Effectiveness of training programme on psychological needs among industrial employees Pages: 133-135 Farisha A.T.P. (Department of Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala) Sakkeel K.P. (Department of Psychology, WIRAS College, Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala) Samskani M. (School Counsellor, Shree Gurukulam, Higher Secondary School, Gobichettipalayam, Erode, Tamilnadu) The current study was done to assess the effectiveness of training programme on psychological needs among industrial employees. The study was done among 30 employees from Roots Industries India Ltd which is the 7th largest manufacturer of horns in India at Coimbatore. Convenience sampling method was used for sample selection. Variable in the study is Psychological needs which include four different needs- need for achievement, need for power, need for affiliation, and need for security. Design of the study was one group before after design. Tools used for the present study was Psychological Needs- Work Preference Schedule Questionnaire developed by Udai Pareek (2004). Cognitive and Behavioral methods were followed for training the employees. Wilcoxon signed rank test was used for the analysis of the test scores. The study arrived at a conclusion that the training programme doesn't have any impact on the psychological needs of machine operating employees Pages: 133-135Farisha A.T.P. (Department of Psychology, School of Behavioral Sciences Kannur University, Kannur, Kerala)Sakkeel K.P… Read more Get Access
Spirituality and psycho-physiological health Pages: 136-138 Fatima Shahnawaz, Shamim A. Ansari and Masood-ul-hassan (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) Spirituality is a sacred aspect of human life that refers to the quality of being concerned with religion specially, for those having faith in God. Having faith in God bears a very broad meaning that whatever happens in this universe is through the command of Allah and Allah has power to do anything what He wants without seeking any help of material or immaterial entities and powers. Such belief in God strengthen human being to cope with all sorts of situations or circumstances through their spiritual power. Therefore, psycho- physiological health can also be improved and maintained by strengthening human spirituality to keep away all sorts of evils coming in the way of one's life. In view of such assertion, the present paper was aimed to deliberate the aspect of psycho-physiological health as a function of spiritualistic belief and behavior. It is, indeed, true that spirituality has always been a guiding and directing sacred force to keep oneself psycho-physiologically healthy. In fact, spiritual bent of mind and behavior is most likely to help human being for alleviating from all psycho-physiologically sufferings. Spirituality is a state of holy way of believing and behaving which is governed by high order religiosity, especially those believing in oneness of God (Allah). The phenomenon of spirituality is something which can never be measured but the aspect of spirituality can only be seen or observed which is reflected from the life of religiously spiritual people. Moreover, it is also important to stress on the fact that a spiritual person is so humble in his behavior while interacting with people that he/she never pose his/her religious power and practices because such people have high intensity of fear of Allah and simultaneously also have high level of hope to get forgiveness from Him. Here, it is important to highlight that fear and hope from Allah is the most important bent of mind which seems to be instrumental in governing psycho-behavioral functioning of a spiritual person. Spirituality- being belief in the oneness of God, shapes the psycho-physical personality of a spiritual person in such a fashion in which both Quranic teaching and the prophet's life are reflected. On the basis of Quran and Hadees, if one lives the life then it is most likely that the person may be away from psycho-physiological sufferings. In this regard it can be firmly advocated that even if some psycho-physiological problems occur then these may be overcome by adopting the means of dua, sadqa and khairat but in the circumstances of high intensity of illness, one should also use medicine and/or meet to the doctor because it is also witnessed from the life of our prophet (S.A.W). However, in quest for combating illnesses, both practices be followed simultaneously by an spiritual person because one does not know that which is effective one or both combined together are functionally becoming instrumental for relieving from disease. Pages: 136-138Fatima Shahnawaz, Shamim A. Ansari and Masood-ul-hassan (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh… Read more Get Access
Psychological intervention in obsessive compulsive disorder: A case study Pages: 139-140 Suman Hooda (Clinical Psychologist, Hope Psychiatric & Deaddiction Clinic, Rohtak, Haryana) Poonam Gupta (Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by the presence of obsessions and/or compulsions that consume time and significantly interfere with the individual's daily routines, work, family or social life, causing marked distress. Exposure and response prevention (ERP) is the psychological treatment of choice for OCD. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with ERP is more effective to reduce or eliminate the person's maladaptive appraisals of the personal significance of the intrusive thoughts. A case study of a patient who came with chief complaints of low mood, excessive worry, anxiety excessive washing of hands & household articles with disturbed day to day activities. Who was brought by her family members for treatment and management in Deptt.of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak is reported here. For management of patient following assessment was done. A detail behavior Analysis was done to assess the frequency, duration, intensity and distress related to problem behavior. Yale Brown Obsessive compulsive Scale (YBOCS), Beck Depression inventory (BDI-II) and visual analogue scale (VAS) was also applied. After assessments 16 sessions of ERP and CBT was given to manage the patient. After therapy a post assessment of symptoms was also done. Finding reveal improvement in YBOC, BDI-II scores and distress on VAS. Psychological intervention play important role in management of OCD symptoms. Pages: 139-140Suman Hooda (Clinical Psychologist, Hope Psychiatric & Deaddiction Clinic, Rohtak, Haryana)Poonam Gupta (Clinical Psychologist… Read more Get Access
Influence of yoga and exercise on psychological well being among the students of Aligarh Pages: 141-142 Masood ul Hassan (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) The study was conducted to examine the effects of yogic and physical exercise on psychological well-being. 120 subjects in four groups viz. light exercise group, heavy exercise group, yoga performers group and control group were administered measures. All the subjects are male in the age range of 20-25 years. Data were analyzed by simple ANOVA suitable for multigroup design. Results revealed that the control group had significantly poor psychological well-being than the exercise and yoga performing group. Pages: 141-142Masood ul Hassan (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) Read more Get Access

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