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Meaning in life and pain among breast cancer patients Pages: 320-324 Shiksha Anand (Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow, UP) Breast cancer is not only a serious physical disease, but it is often an emotionally draining disease as well. Pain has an overwhelming effect on the quality of life of a person. . Pain often involves all aspects of a person's life including physical, psychological and emotional state; disrupting daily activities, work, finances, social, marital and family life and relationships (Marcus, 2000). The present paper aims at studying the impact of meaning in life on the intensity of pain among breast cancer patients. The present study is co-relational in nature. The sample for the study was 100 breast cancer patients of stage II and III undergoing treatment. The Indian adaptation of Meaning in Life scale (Warner & Williams, 1987) and West Haven Yale Multidimensional Pain Inventory (Kerns, Turk and Rudy, 1985) was used. Results showed that respondents have above average level of pain and below average level of meaning in life. The co-relational analysis depicts a negative correlation of meaning in life and pain. Sub-group analysis will be done to compare the pain of respondents having high and low meaning in life. The findings suggest that meaning may be an important mechanism in adjustment to higher level of pain caused by cancer. Therefore there is a need for developing a suitable intervention program for the enhancement of meaning in life so that the pain can be managed by breast cancer patients. Pages: 320-324Shiksha Anand (Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow, UP) Read more Get Access
Locus of control and subjective well-being: Examining gender differences Pages: 325-329 Komal Chandiramani (Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi) Subjective wellbeing (SWB) is a person's evaluation of his or her life, including both cognitive judgments of life satisfaction and affective evaluations of moods and emotions. Locus of control (LOC) is an extent to which individuals believe that they can control events that affect them. The present study was designed to compare and examine the relationship between locus of control and subjective well being among male and female adults. For this, a sample of 60 participants (30 males and 30 females) was collected using convenience sampling technique. They were administered Rotter's Internal-External Locus of Control Scale (Rotter, 1966) and Subjective Well Being Inventory (Nagpal & Sell, 1985). Group differences were evaluated using t test. Group differences between male and female adults were significant on overall locus of control, overall subjective well being and its dimensions i.e. well-being positive affect, expectation ach-congruence, transcendence, social support, perceived Ill health and well-being negative affect. Moreover, significant positive relations of overall locus of control were found with overall subjective well being, confidence in coping, family group support, inadequate mental mastery and general well-being negative affect in both the groups. Also, overall locus of control was significantly and positively correlated with transcendence and perceived ill health in with male group while significant positive relations were found with general well being positive affect, expectation-congruence, primary group concern and deficiency in social contacts in the female group. Hence, both the above constructs are important in accounting for gender differences in adults. Pages: 325-329Komal Chandiramani (Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi) Read more Get Access
The relationship between patient satisfaction and service quality: A study of hospitals in Tunisia Pages: 330-334 Sami Chaabouni and Chokri Abednnadher (Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax, Laboratory CODECI, University of Sfax, Tunisia) The main purpose of this study is to investigate relationships between patient perception healthcare quality, satisfaction patient, and behavioral intentions. Self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the related data in Tunisian public hospitals. Data were analysed using structural equation modeling techniques. Findings indicate that administration quality and the physical environment have the highest positive effect on service quality. While also socio-demographic variables and communication have a not very considerable effect. Recommendations were presented and suggestions were highlighted for improve the quality of care. Pages: 330-334Sami Chaabouni and Chokri Abednnadher (Faculty of Economics and Management of Sfax, Laboratory CODECI… Read more Get Access
Internet usage in college: A comparison of users and non users in relation to self esteem and satisfaction with life Pages: 335-340 Deepika Shekhawat and Pushpa Singh Rathore (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) Is it possible to differentiate between college students who are users and non users of internet services? Do the internet services have an impact on their satisfaction with life and self esteem? The present study aims to answer questions like these and more on the basis of data collected from a group of young college going students. Various questionnaires were filled by four hundred students from various colleges of Jaipur city, to assess the impact online activities have on their psychological being. Statistical measures like t test and ANOVA revealed that there were significant differences between students who used internet services as compared to those who did not with regard to their satisfaction with life and self esteem. Pages: 335-340Deepika Shekhawat and Pushpa Singh Rathore (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) Read more Get Access
Well-being and emotion regulation in emerging adults: The role of religiosity Pages: 341-344 Sapana Singh (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP) For a long time psychologists have been interested in the role religion plays in the interpretation of and response to life events as well as it influences on individual and social lives. Religiosity has been considered as a source of meaning that gives stability to individuals in situations of uncertainty and contributes to their psychological health and well-being. A distinction has been made between intrinsic religiosity and extrinsic religiosity. Research findings suggest that intrinsic religiosity positively correlates with different indicators of well-being, whereas extrinsic religiosity negatively affects health, well-being and achievement. Religiosity also influences emotion regulation ability of a person. The present study analyzes the role of extrinsic and intrinsic religiosity in emotion regulation and well-being during the early adulthood period. The sample included 150 adults, between 20 to 25 years of age drawn from different departments of Banaras Hindu University. Data were collected with the help of Age Universal I-E Scale, Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire, Life Satisfaction Scale, Positive and Negative Affect Scale (PANAS) and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire. The statistical analysis of data revealed interesting findings. In the study, no clear distinction of extrinsic and intrinsic religiosity found. Participants with high level of religiosity have been reported higher well-being. It has also been found that participants with high level of religiosity use more functional strategies and less dysfunctional strategies to regulate their emotions. As reviewed before, religiosity revealed as a culturally sensitive and defined concept. Pages: 341-344Sapana Singh (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP) Read more Get Access
A study of the opinion of the players about the effectiveness of schemes and policies of the government for promoting the body-building in India Pages: 345-349 Rajesh Kumar (District Child Protection Officer, Jhajjar, Haryana) The present research was aimed to study the opinion of the body-builders about government policy to promote body-building as a sport. The research adopted the survey method to conduct the research by using random sampling technique on total 100 respondents. The data was collected by administrating a self made questionnaire. The findings of the study show that there is a lack of favorable government support to promote the performance of bodybuilders at international level as well as also at national level. A large portion of respondents gave the responses in opposite to the government policies and programs for bodybuilders. So, the sportspersons are finding no bright future in bodybuilding and so they are avoiding going in the area of bodybuilding and those who have already chosen bodybuilding are having low motivation for performance. Pages: 345-349Rajesh Kumar (District Child Protection Officer, Jhajjar, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Health related quality of life in type 2 diabetic patients with special emphasis on gender and mode of treatment Pages: 350-353 Vidya Bhate (Research Scholar, University of Pune, Pune) Shobhana Abhyankar (Department of Psychology, Fergusson College, Pune) India is perhaps facing the biggest epidemic of non-communicable diseases and has the largest number of diabetic patients. Diabetes seriously affects health related quality of life (HQoL). The present study aimed at studying the relationship of HQoL with gender and mode of treatment in Type 2 diabetic patients. Health related quality of life questionnaire (HQoLQ) and a personal data sheet were administered to a sample of 75 diabetic patients from a private hospital in Pune. Details of mode of treatment (tablet or both tablet and insulin) were availed from the patients. The obtained data were subjected to point bi-serial correlation. There was a significant negative correlation between gender and HQoL (rp, bis = - 0.26, p < 0.01), and treatment mode and HQoL (rp, bis = - 0.340, p < 0.05). The results implied that female diabetic patients had a poor HQoL as compared to male patients, and that the patients who took only tablet had a better HQoL than patients who took insulin and tablet both. Data were further subjected to multiple regression analysis to find out relative contribution of individual factors in predicting HQoL. Gender (β b = - 0.340, p < 0.01)) was a stronger predictor of HQoL; it contributed 12% variance to HQoL. Mode of treatment (β = - 0.225, p < 0.05) contributed 5% variance. The study thus highlights the importance of gender and mode of treatment in predicting HQoL in diabetic patients. Pages: 350-353Vidya Bhate (Research Scholar, University of Pune, Pune)Shobhana Abhyankar (Department of Psychology, Fergusson College… Read more Get Access
Assessment of somatic symptoms among school going children: A study from north east India Pages: 354-357 Arif Ali and Suman Borah (Department of Psychiatric Social Work, LGB Regional Institute of Mental Health, Tezpur, Assam) Somatic symptoms are commonly reported among young children. Research indicates that somatic symptoms could inflict limitations on daily living, social function and participation in school life. The aim of the study is to assess somatic symptoms among school going children. The cross sectional study was conducted in two schools from Tezpur, Assam. The school was selected using purposive sampling method keeping in view of operational and feasibility to collect the sample. Socio -demographic sheet, Children's Somatization Inventory (CSI) and The Duke Health Profile (DUKE) was administered to the subject's. On children's somatization inventory 10.8% respondent reported some headaches and 4.1% children's reported a lot headaches, feeling low in energy or slowed down (some 11.7% and 7.5% a lot ), Pains in your lower back(some 11.7% and 5% a lot ), Hot or cold spells(suddenly feeling hot or cold for no reason) reported by 9.2% (some) and 2.5 % (a lot ),Weakness(feeling weak)in parts of your body (some 13.3% and 4.2% a lot ), Heavy feelings in your arms or legs(when they feel too heavy to move) some 10.8% and 1.6% a lot ), Pain in your stomach or abdomen(stomach aches) (some 11.7% and 3.3% a lot ), Pain in your knees, elbows or other joints (some 15.0% and 7.5% a lot ) and Pain in your arms or legs (some 17.5% and 11.7% a lot). Significant positive correlation was found between the children somatic symptoms and anxiety ((p=348, p≤ 0.01 level).), depression (p=.364, p≤ 0.01 level), anxiety-depression (p=.387 p≤ 0.01 level)), pain (p=.337, p≤ 0.01 level)). The study shows that somatic symptoms are present among school children and it has a significant relationship with depression, anxiety, and pain .Thus early diagnosis and treatment will lead to improved clinical outcome and psycho social functioning among children. Pages: 354-357Arif Ali and Suman Borah (Department of Psychiatric Social Work, LGB Regional Institute of… Read more Get Access
Status and awareness of HIV/AIDS among antenatal Indian women Pages: 358-361 Leema, P. Vanamail, Rohini Sehgal and Alka Kriplani (Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, AIIMS, New Delhi) To achieve the goal of HIV free generation, it is essential to prevent the mother to child transmission. Aim of this study is to assess the level of understanding and status of HIV(human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS(acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) among antenatal women in a tertiary health care centre New Delhi. It is an observational study with purposive sampling method.100 consented interviews were conducted by a semi structure interview schedule during the gestational period of (16-28) weeks of pregnancy. Maximum study participants belonged to the age group of (26-30) years mean age (26.3) SD 3.5years ranges from (19-36) years and major religion was Hindu. More than 50% respondents were professionals or graduates & postgraduates.54% women were multigravida as they conceived more than once. Mean family income was 24,270 per month (SD 21,714) it ranges from 4000 to 1 lac per month. Only 31% women knew HIV as a virus which causes AIDS, where as more than 53% participants had a correct concept about AIDS as disesase.58% respondents did not exactly know about HIV &37% about AIDS. 30% of pregnant mothers thought that breast milk could transmit HIV to infants but equal number of mothers' disagreed with the above said source of transmission.40% participants were in a state of dilemma about the breast milk and vaginal discharge as a carrier of HIV virus. All 100 pregnant women were screened for HIV ,but two of them did not get their test reports at the , time of interview. Out of 98 cases 4 were seropositive. Two women knew their status before pregnancy, one case was referred from a primary health centre ,only one case was diagnosed during the routine pregnancy care.39 spouses were screened with their consent out of which 2 diagnosed sero positive. In one case both husband &wife were seropositive but in another case wife found to be seronegative Statistically significant association was found between education of respondents, their family income and gravida. Our study concludes that education is the best tool to prevent the vertical transmission. Fear of social stigma about HIV/AIDS discourages people to consult medical practitoners & cousellors.HIV discordant couple can coexist. Breast feeding to infants by HIV infected mother is still a matter of quandary. Women with higher family income had satisfactory knowledge about HIV/AIDS. Pages: 358-361Leema, P. Vanamail, Rohini Sehgal and Alka Kriplani (Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, AIIMS… Read more Get Access
Psychological and physiological issues of retired life in Pakistan Pages: 362-367 Mahreen Iftikhar, Anwaar Mohyuddin and Hafeez-ur-Rehman Chaudhry (Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan) The research was conducted in Wah Cantt, District Rawalpindi Pakistan. Qualitative research techniques were employed to acquire first hand field data. The main intend of the study was to emphasise on the post retirement problems among retirees. An effort was done just to accumulate information about psychological, physiological and physical problems of retirees. The paper focuses on various consequences of these problems including anxiety, hypertension, insomnia, cellular breakdown, blood pressure, loosened physical energy etc. Somehow all such were effecting the peoples' functioning and coordination with society members as their minds remained pre-occupied with stress due to their illness and weak physical health. These people were mostly cared by their family members. Unmarried people are normally takencare by themselves, neighbours or relatives as they do not have families. Thus, researcher concluded, despite of it that retirees were facing certain psychological, physiological and physical problems still they were happy and leading contented life and prayed to Allah for their good health, better future of their children or grand children. Hence, in our culture and religion much respect and care with elders is prescribed. Pages: 362-367Mahreen Iftikhar, Anwaar Mohyuddin and Hafeez-ur-Rehman Chaudhry (Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan) Read more Get Access
Psychological well-being among adolescents: Role of prosocial behaviour Pages: 368-370 Rajesh Kumar (Department of Psychology, Government College, Bapauli, Panipat, Haryana) The present study was an attempt to investigate the relationship and significance of mean difference between Prosocial Behaviour and Psychological well-being among adolescents. The sample of 200 adolescents of IX and X classes with age range between 14 to 16 years who were administered psychological tests i.e. Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB), 1989b and Prosocial Tendencies Measure (PTM), Carlo & Randall, 2002. Product Moment Method was used to see the relationships between Prosocial Behaviour and Psychological well-being. Results reveal that psychological well-being is significantly positive correlated with prosocial behaviour. To see the significant mean difference, t- test was used. Results show that Boys are high on Autonomy and Environmental Mastery the measures of Psychological well-being and Public Prosocial behavoiur where as Girls are high on Altruism, Complaint and Emotional Prosocial behavoiur as compared to their counterparts. Pages: 368-370Rajesh Kumar (Department of Psychology, Government College, Bapauli, Panipat, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Identifying differences of the level of worry with GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) based on gender among engineering students using PSWQ (Penn State Worry Questionnaire) Pages: 371-374 Ranju Lal and K. R. Chaturvedi (Department of Management, Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology, Ghaziabad, U.P.) Pramod Pathak (Department of Management, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad) This study identifies the differences in the level of Worry based on Gender among second year B. Tech. students in Engineering College. PSWQ was the instrument used to collect data from 500 B. Tech second year students. Students chosen through random sampling from Engineering college in Ghaziabad, India. To determine gender differences among the respondent's independent samples t-test was used via SPSS version 20. The result of research showed that male and female respondents differed significantly in their level of worry perceived. Worry or anxiety disorders often go unrecognized and untreated in India, which puts the students at risk for developing additional difficulties such as academic failure, depression, substance abuse and more often suicidal attempts or suicide.The present study identifies the level of Worry with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in a sample of 500 engineering students using PSWQ (Penn State Worry Questionnaire). Along with the study some useful suggestive measure or remedies for reduction of worry will be discussed. Pages: 371-374Ranju Lal and K. R. Chaturvedi (Department of Management, Krishna Institute of Engineering &… Read more Get Access
Burnout among school teachers in relation to their psychological well-being Pages: 375-378 Baljeet Kaur (Research Scholar, Singhania University, Rajasthan) Agyajit Singh (Ex-Head, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) The present study aims to (i) to measure three dimensions of burnout i.e.; emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of personal accomplishment, as well as psychological well-being, (ii) to find the differences on three dimensions of burnout, and psychological well-being between male and female teachers and (iii) to study the relationship between three dimensions of burnout of teachers and their psychological well-being. The hypotheses were that there would be no differences on three dimensions of burnout, and psychological well-being among school teachers on the basis of sex, (ii) there would be a negative relationship between three dimensions of burnout and psychological well beings of the teachers. The sample of the study consisted of 400 school teachers, out of which 200 were male teachers and 200 were female. They were administered two standardized tests. (1) Maslach' Burnout Inventory (M.B.I., 1986) by Maslach, Jackson and Schwab, (2) P.G.I. General Well-being Inventory by S.K. Verma & Amita Verma. The results of the study were that (1) there were no sex differences on burnout and psychological well-being of the teachers; (2) there was no relationship between burnout of teachers and their psychological wellbeing. Pages: 375-378Baljeet Kaur (Research Scholar, Singhania University, Rajasthan)Agyajit Singh (Ex-Head, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University… Read more Get Access
Psychological well-being of diabetics people Pages: 379-381 Manju and Randhir Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana) The present study examined the Psychological Well-being of Diabetics People, It is a comparative study. A sample of 200 subjects have taken, out of these 100 are already diagnosed type 2 diabetics and 100 are normal controlled. Both groups have half male and half female. The Age range was 35 to 55 years. To assess Psychological Well-being, Carol Ryff. Psychological well-being scale was used. It was found that the people suffering from diabetes were lower psychological well-being than normal controlled. Pages: 379-381Manju and Randhir Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Effect of relaxation and CBT in reducing symptom of general anxiety disorder and stress Pages: 382-386 Neda Karbalahei Hossein (Department of Psychology, North Campus, University of Delhi, Delhi) This descriptive research aims at comparing the efficacy of the cognitive behavior therapy with relaxation therapy in reducing symptom of general anxiety disorder and stress. It is obvious that CBT and RT are so important in reducing the symptom of GND as well as stress. The main reasons of stress and general anxiety disorder are beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes. Further, irrational thoughts and CBT which are based on negative thoughts and beliefs can be effective in treatment of stress. This article seeks to concentrate and analyze the effectiveness of CBT and RT on the decreased symptom of GND and stress. In other word, there is a significant relationship between all these factors. Pages: 382-386Neda Karbalahei Hossein (Department of Psychology, North Campus, University of Delhi, Delhi) Read more Get Access
Geriatric psychology: The source of inspiration for old age Pages: 387-391 Kanika Jain and Shivani Khatri (CM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh) Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of grief and loneliness that parents may feel when their children leave home to live on their own for the first time. It is seen when children grow into young adulthood and are sent off into the world. The household physically shrinks from several to two: - husband and wife, or one in case of a single parent. A complete description of the syndrome goes beyond just missing one's children. Although there is no clinical diagnosis for this syndrome, researches in western countries have shown that the number of parents going through such a condition is quite high. Empty nest syndrome can lead to feelings of depression and spur marital conflicts. It may also make individuals more prone to alcoholism and identity crisis. Other symptoms include profound despair, loss of self esteem, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and sexual desire, inability to deal with daily affairs, and the inability to relate to anything in a positive manner. Coping with it requires self-initiative that includes being positive about children leaving home, joining hobby groups or professional associations, discussing feelings and problems with loved ones, doing things you have always wanted to do and staying happy. Cognitive behavioral therapy and counseling helps relieve related depression. While the time when children leave home can be a hard time for parents, another school of thought believes that it is a period of relaxation, enjoyment, new freedom, a time for improving the relationships with each other and learning new activities of interest. Not much research has been done on empty nest syndrome. However, it generates a lot of interest. The present paper discusses empty nest syndrome in detail. Pages: 387-391Kanika Jain and Shivani Khatri (CM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh) Read more Get Access
Effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in reducing depression and anxiety in women with breast cancer Pages: 392-394 Masoud Hejazi and Afsaneh Sobhi (Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran) Fereshteh Sahrzad (Department of Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran) This study examines the impact of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in reducing depression and anxiety in women with breast cancer in Tehran. This is experimental study by pre-test - post-test with control group. In this study, 30 women with breast cancer were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. For data collection Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results suggest that dialectical behavior therapy in reducing depression and anxiety in women with breast cancer is significant. Pages: 392-394Masoud Hejazi and Afsaneh Sobhi (Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch Islamic Azad University, Zanjan… Read more Get Access
A comparative study of depression among adolescents in relation to gender, domicile and family type: With special reference to Kashmir Pages: 395-397 Aaliya Akhtar (Department of Psychology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, M.P.) In the present study, the level of depression was examined in a sample of 120 adolescents (60 boys and 60 girls) with equal participation from different domicile types (60 from rural and 60 from urban areas) and different family types (74 from joint and 46 from nuclear families). The measure used for collecting data was Beck Depression Inventory. The results of the study revealed a significant difference in the level of depression between the boys and girls. Girls were found to be more depressive than boys. Also a significant difference was found between rural and urban adolescents, and joint and nuclear family adolescents with rural and nuclear family adolescents were found to be more depressive than their counterparts. Pages: 395-397Aaliya Akhtar (Department of Psychology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, M.P.) Read more Get Access
Elderly abuse and neglect: The challenges ahead Pages: 398-401 Rumeena Surjit Singh (Department of Psychology, P.G.G.C.G, Sector- 42, Chandigarh) There are 77 million older persons in India today, and the number isexpected togrow to177 million in another 25 years. As the number and percentage of individuals 65 and over has increased in this country, so has the incidence of elder abuse. According to the HelpageIndia report on elderly abuse, 2012, 31% of older persons reported facing abuse. More than half of those abused were facing it for more than 4 years and all these were facing multiple forms of abuse. 24% older people faced abuse almost daily. Unfortunately, the prevalence and nature of this growing problem has generally remained hidden from public view. In the light of these facts, it is imperative that both professionals and lay persons become more aware of the scope and many issues surrounding this sensitive topic. Taking this scenario into consideration the present paper attempts to highlight and discuss the various types of abuse the elderly are being victimized to. Furthermore, the paper also provides certain recommendations and preventive strategies to curb the same. Pages: 398-401Rumeena Surjit Singh (Department of Psychology, P.G.G.C.G, Sector- 42, Chandigarh) Read more Get Access
Growing up in global techno India: Children in urban family and their behavioural pattern Pages: 402-403 Harasankar Adhikari (Social Worker, Kolkata, West Bengal) Olimpia Das (Students Psychologist, LISSAH, Kerala) The construction of social world depends on micro and macro world of a child. It includes altogether the parental relation, sibling/kin relation, neighbourhood/peer relation and parental education and economy. The integration and coordination of these worlds are considered as appropriate control strategies for psycho-social, moral and other development of a child. But in present global techno India relational pattern has been turned into a truncated one. Most of the children grow up as single in this context. In place of that modern technological appliances and its uses have occupied major role in their daily life. It has impacted on their childhood behavior which is bored. Thus the objective of this study was to explore the childhood behavioral pattern and remedial measures to improve it. For this purpose 50( N=50 = 25 male + 25 female) single child of 8-10 years of age from urban family of Kolkata City was randomly selected and they were the students of a reputed English Medium school. Personal interview in semi-structured schedule, group interaction and activities, interview with teachers and parent(s) were used to collect data and assessment was done to diagnose their magnitude of behavioural pattern. It revealed that 90% of them had problem in their behavior including inattentive, quarrelsome, arrogant, absentmindedness and so forth. The use of technology would be replaced by active relational pattern in their micro world for their improved mental health. Pages: 402-403Harasankar Adhikari (Social Worker, Kolkata, West Bengal)Olimpia Das (Students Psychologist, LISSAH, Kerala) Read more Get Access
Effectiveness of humor on stress in children with cancer Pages: 404-405 Mina Nikoravesh, Zhanet Hashemi Azar and Farangis Kazemi (Allameh Tabatabai University, Iran) This study aimed to determine effectiveness of humor on stress in children with cancer. The research method is semi-pilot with structure of group pre-test and post-test. The population of study was all children with cancer. The present sample of children aged 7 to 9 years in Shohada and Mofid hospitals that 8 patients are available. Device used by research question - a verbal and visual stress symptoms in children and satires. Statistical analysis of data was performed by using t-test. Results showed no effect of humor on stress reduction for children with cancer, but due to changes in raw scores can be seen in some children, this can be attributed to limitations and problems during the study. Considering humor because changes in raw scores of children have been doing some research on different physical space recommended and also to overcome limitations of research, designing appropriate instruments to measure stress symptoms in children is recommended. Pages: 404-405Mina Nikoravesh, Zhanet Hashemi Azar and Farangis Kazemi (Allameh Tabatabai University, Iran) Read more Get Access
Relationship between acculturative stress and mental health: A methodological review Pages: 406-415 Khan Abrar Uz Zaman Khan (Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G.) The extent literature on the acculturative stress indicated that it’s emerged out by cross-cultural contact (Berry, 2005). The aim of the present piece of research work to conducted a methodological review of empirical studies to examine the relationship between acculturative stress and mental health. A literature search using MEDLINE, PsycINFO databases and Google Scholar covers the period from 1990 to 2013, the authors identified 20 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Several empirical studies indicated contradictory finding about relationship between acculturative stress and mental health. No one study emphasis of acculturation experience in the participant’s selection procedure. Several empirical studies included appropriate statistical analysis, selections of acculturative stress measure is appropriate that are good indicators for scientific research. Current review demonstrated that contradictory finding on the link between acculturative stress and mental health. Future research should require examine the some psychological, cultural and demographic mediators are needed to provide greater clarity in this area of research. Pages: 406-415Khan Abrar Uz Zaman Khan (Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G.) Read more Get Access
A study on the role of advertising and sales promotions in creating brand equity and brand loyalty Pages: 416-421 A. A. Tajzadeh-Namin (Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran) Mohsen Norouzi (Master of Business Administration, Azad University, Iran) Communication in marketing today plays a major role in creating value for different brands, and as the links con- necting a firm and its customers expand, the firm experiences greater brand equity and strength. Among different communication tools, advertisement and promotion activities have always played a prominent role. The present study examined the impacts of advertising and sales promotions, as an independent variable, on brand equity and brand loyalty, as mediator and dependent variable. The statistical population was composed of consumers of the products and services provided by mobile network operators. The findings indicated a positive relationship between most study variables, suggesting the importance of the role played by advertising and sales promotions as well as their impact on creating brand equity and brand loyalty. Pages: 416-421A. A. Tajzadeh-Namin (Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran)Mohsen Norouzi (Master of Business Administration, Azad… Read more Get Access
A study of job stress among Rajasthan police personnel Pages: 422-426 S.S. Nathawat and Meenal Dadarwal (Amity Behavioral School, Amity University, Rajasthan) Job stress has become an inevitable part of the police profession. The present research has examined the level of stress and empirically investigates the socio-demographic factors affecting stress level in a sample of 300 police officers in the Rajasthan state. The sample was subjected to 8 emotional state including anxiety, arousal, depres- sion, extraversion, fatigue, guilt, regression and stress. The analysis of these measures reveal that an overwhelming majority of the officers suffer from high job stress and socio demographic variables have a significant difference between the job stress. Implications of the findings have been discussed to identify job stress and suggest measures in effectively combating stress. Pages: 422-426S.S. Nathawat and Meenal Dadarwal (Amity Behavioral School, Amity University, Rajasthan) Read more Get Access
Depression, anxiety and stress among people living with HIv/AIDs Pages: 437-442 Sabahat Abdullah and Archana Shukla (Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. U.P.) The present study explored gender, age and diagnosis related differences in depression, anxiety and stress among a small sample (n=160) of people living with HIv/AIDS (PLHA) and a matched sample of undiagnosed respondents. The People Living with HIv/AIDS (PLHA) group was found to experience more depression, anxiety and stress than a demographically similar undiagnosed group. Women irrespective of diagnosis were more depressed and stressed than males. Anxiety was highest among males in the PLHA group. The study highlights the vulnerable position of PLHA in India, especially the HIv infected women who due to their secondary gender status and its associated consequences experience substantial level of general distress. Pages: 437-442Sabahat Abdullah and Archana Shukla (Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. U.P.) Read more Get Access

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