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Mental health among professional and non-professional students in India Pages: 305-309 Matloob Ahmed Khan (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia) Mahmoud Shirazi (Department of Psychology, University of Sistan and Baluchestan, Iran) Md. Jasimuddin Khan (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India) The aim of this study was to examine the mental health among professional and non-professional students. A total of 200 respondents were recruited from Aligarh Muslim University. Mental health was measured by 56 items in mental health inventory designed by Srivastava and Jagdish (1983). Independent t-test was used for analyzing the data. The result shows that independent t-test found significant difference at the mean scores of mental health among students (professional and non-professional) with consideration of course. The independent t-test found no significant difference at the mean scores of mental health among professional students with consideration of residence and gender whereas significant difference was found among non-professional students' mental health with consideration of residence but no significant difference in terms of gender. Early detection for indications of mental health problems and understanding factors contributing to stress among students would promote better understanding of mental health in future and findings suggest that should do more researches about students' mental health. Pages: 305-309Matloob Ahmed Khan (Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia)Mahmoud Shirazi… Read more Get Access
Male differences among the normal and HIV infected patients on the sub-scales of mania, paranoia, and schizophrenia Pages: 310-312 Naorem Binita Devi (Department of Psychology, Mizoram University, Mizoram) The main purpose of the current study is to examine the body about the differences between the normal and HIV-infected patients male as measured by Morey's (1991) personality assessment inventory on the sub-scales of Mania, Paranoia, and schizophrenia. The samples are included fifty normal people and fifty HIV-infected patients; are randomly selected from the Manipur. HIV-infected sample are those drug abuse (Heroin No. IV) and syringe sharing. Data are collected with the help of NGOs people working for the HIV-infected patients. For normal sample, data are collected from Kakching area, Manipur. All the selected subscales are activity level, grandiosity, irritability, resentment, hypervigilance, persecution, psychotic experiences, social detachment and thought disorder. Each items consists of eight items. It means the total items is seventy two. The present study is analyzed by finding out mean, standard deviation, t-test and sig. level( two-tailed) for both normal and HIV-infected patients. Results of the present study shows that the mean and standard deviation of grandiosity, resentment are more similar for both the samples. It means that they are slight non-significant differences between the both samples. But the findings also show that activity level, irritability, hypervigilance, persecution, psychotic experiences, social detachment, and thought disorder have significance differences for both the samples. It means that HIV-infected have significance difference on these above variables as compared to the Normal people. Pages: 310-312Naorem Binita Devi (Department of Psychology, Mizoram University, Mizoram) Read more Get Access
Construction of attention-deficit hyperactive disorder scale Pages: 313-314 N. Jain and R. K. Gunthey (Department of Psychology, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur) Construction of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) was the aim of present research it consists of the categories, viz., Inattention, Impulsivity and Hyperactivity. 60 parents of ADHD children were approached in different special schools of Jodhpur district. Finally 40 parents were worked as sample because of dropouts. 62 items were selected containing the symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity as mentioned in DSM-IV-TR. 56 items were taken after items analysis. Scoring- Never-0, Sometimes-1 and Often- 2 is done for three categories responses with maximum score 112. Test-retest reliability and Criterion related validity is worked out for all subscales as well as for total scores. Pages: 313-314N. Jain and R. K. Gunthey (Department of Psychology, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur) Read more Get Access
Attitudinal influences in crime: A comparative study of low and high crime profile villages Pages: 315-319 Sandeep Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana ) Sunil Saini (Indian Association of Health, Research and Welfare, Hisar, Haryana ) Everyday newspapers, magazines and media channels are full of news of robberies, kidnappings, rape and murders. Crime reports are especially broadcasting on news channels indicating that crime is everywhere and all efforts to thwart it seem to be failing. Despite all governmental rule and regulations, crime is at alarming stage all-around. Viewing police records in certain areas, it was found that there are some villages where crime rate is very low and in others it is very high. Reasons for committing a crime may include greed, anger, jealously, revenge, pride and now-a-days one more thing that is emerging is youths from high profile families do crime for entertainment and false recognition. Investigations have shown that youths engage in crime activities for excitement, admiration and rewards. School bullying, domestic violence, community violence, religious masscrace, strikes, etc. have made social thinkers, police administration, policy makers and social scientist to unearthen the root causes of such activities. The present study was conducted on a sample of 450 persons (75 from each village) covering the six villages (three low crime and three high crime profile villages) of district Hisar, Haryana. The data was collected randomly and no criteria were fixed. A survey questionnaire was used to assess the attitudinal aspects related to social acceptance of crime, attitude towards alcohol and drug abuse, police, politics, gambling, youth attitude towards crime. It has been observed in the findings that attitudinal influences potentially affect the crime proneness in rural areas. Pages: 315-319Sandeep Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana )Sunil Saini (Indian Association of… Read more Get Access
Feelings of competence amongst individuals experiencing different levels of anxiety sensitivity Pages: 320-322 Sheeba Ali (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) Anxiety sensitivity which refers to a fear of anxiety sensations can be better understood if it is studied in relation to other relevant factors. The present research is concerned with studying anxiety sensitivity in the context of feelings of competence experienced by individuals. The sample comprised of 140 subjects, 70 males and 70 females. Anxiety was measured through The Reiss-Epstein-Gursky Anxiety Sensitivity Index scale (ASI) developed by Peterson and Reiss (1991), and competence through scale constructed by author (Khan, 2003). On the basis of score obtained, on anxiety sensitivity, three groups were formed, high anxiety sensitivity, moderate anxiety sensitivity, low anxiety sensitivity. Inter group comparisons revealed that subjects having high anxiety sensitivity are high on competence, when compared to low anxiety sensitivity subjects. Some differences in the two gender groups were also found. Pages: 320-322Sheeba Ali (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) Read more Get Access
Depression spells doom: Alienating one from the environment and good health Pages: 323-326 Shonali Sud, Akshita Sharma and Astha Badalia (Department of Psychology, St. Bedes College, Shimla, H.P.) The effect of environment and depression on health on N=30, (n=18, adults between 16-23 years and n=12, children between 9-15 years) subjects (bankers, administrators, academics and students) was undertaken in the urban areas of Shimla. Subjects responded to items on the Environment Awareness Scale (EAS-Cito-Arnhem,1994), depression (Goldberg Depression Questionnaire, Goldberg, 1993) and health habits (Nutrition and Exercise habits-Hindi, Chauhan & Sud, 2005), along with personal interviews for feedback regarding depression and its effect on health and disease. It was hypothesized, that as depression increases, health deteriorates, that youth between 16 and 23 years will show more depression as compared to children within the age 9 to 15 years and gender differences will emerge in terms of depression and health, regardless of age. Results support most of the hypotheses and indicate that due to depression there was a decrease in health habits although subjects irrespective of age and gender were conscious about protecting their environment. Furthermore it was observed that nutrition is an age/gender related factor. Interestingly, females showed significantly less concern for health, and it was seen that the older the person, the better were his nutrition and exercise habits. Depression appeared to be predominating in all subjects, environment awareness was prevalent and nutrition varied with age and gender. Exercise was not a popular activity among the subjects regardless of age and gender. More cross-sectional evidence is necessary on environment and exercise habits in curbing depression on larger samples and age groups, across cross sections of the Indian society Pages: 323-326Shonali Sud, Akshita Sharma and Astha Badalia (Department of Psychology, St. Bedes College, Shimla… Read more Get Access
A study to assess the attitude and attitude scores of post-natal mothers regarding the importance of post-natal care Pages: 327-329 Pramod Kumar Saharan (Lecturer, College of Nursing Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS) Sat Pal (Demonstrator, Department of Physiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS) Harish Kumar (Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS) Virender Verma (Senior Resident, Department of Pediatrics, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS) Kirti Sharma (Junior Resident, Department of Physiology, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS) Ruchi Dabas (Senior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS) Poonam Rani (Psychologist, Rohtak) Attitude refers to the expressed feelings of postnatal mothers regarding postnatal care. The new mother may have an inadequate or incorrect understanding of what to expect during the antenatal period and following delivery. Furthermore, new mothers are not aware of various physical and physiological changes associated with postnatal period. Therefore, developing competence and skill in caring for an infant may be anxiety providing for a new mother, family members, nurses and other healthcare professionals. The sample consists of 100 postnatal mothers with normal vaginal delivery, instrumental delivery and operational delivery. The setting for the present study was Primary Health Center, Kyathasandra, Tumkur. Karnataka. More than half of them mothers were breast complications 72%.The overall mean of knowledge and attitude 76.57, 60.41 with SD of 8.77 10.21 mean score was 84.14 and 75.5. There is significant association between knowledge scores and religion, education occupation, family type, income, order of pregnancy. It shows the structured questionnaire was an effective kin imparting the knowledge of postnatal care. Knowledge deficit existed in varying degree in the Postnatal Mothers in various areas. The mothers were enthusiastic in seeking the information postnatal care was very interesting. Pages: 327-329Pramod Kumar Saharan (Lecturer, College of Nursing Pt. B.D. Sharma, PGIMS)Sat Pal (Demonstrator, Department… Read more Get Access
A comparative study of frustration parents having mentally retarded children and parents having mentally normal children Pages: 330-331 Geeta N. Lagadhir (Shree Bosamia College, Jetpur, Gujarat) The aim of the study was to compare the Frustration of Parents of Mentally Retarded and Mentally Normal Children. Comparison has been made between Frustration of mothers and fathers. Frustration of parents having Boy MR children and Girl MR children were also compared on their frustration. Frustration of parents was measured by 'Frustration Test' by Chauhan and Tiwari (1972). Mean and SD of Frustration scores of both the comparison groups were calculated and't' test has been employed to verify the retainability of the hypotheses. Results indicated high Frustration of parents of MR children. High Frustration of father of MR in comparison to parents having boys MR children. Some suggestions have been made to give support and help to these frustrated parents of MR children. Pages: 330-331Geeta N. Lagadhir (Shree Bosamia College, Jetpur, Gujarat) Read more Get Access
Rheumatoid arthritis and women: Indian scenario Pages: 332-335 Ravinder Yadav (Department of Medical Records, Govt. Medical College & Hospital 32,Chandigarh.) Jaspal Singh (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) Pallvi Aggarwal (Department of Psychiatry, Janta Hospital, Jalandhar) Rheumatoid arthritis, an inflammatory disease of unknown etiology that occurs in about 1-2 % of the adult population, is an autoimmune disease in which a person's immune system which normally protects the body from infection & disease attacks the joint tissues & is commonly associated with chronic inflammation of joints. There are many risk factors associated with rheumatoid arthritis & one of them is gender. Studies have reported that women are three times more likely than men to have rheumatoid arthritis & they have more severe rheumatoid arthritis symptoms than men. Preventing rheumatoid arthritis is better than trying to treat the pain and disability & the other things that come along with it like heart diseases & diabetes. In order to reduce joint stress, ideal body weight should be achieved & maintained as obesity stresses the musculoskeletal system Effective means for reducing stress on specific joints should be used. A diet rich in antioxidants is also recommended for the rheumatoid arthritis patients. The goal of medical care is not only to achieve long term survival but also to achieve the best possible psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing. With increased life expectancy of these patients, complication keep arising such as toxicities, hepatic involvement, psychiatric problems and psychological manifestations. these manifest as anxiety, nervousness, irritability, demanding attention, depression in RA patients. This paper emphasizes the fact that these patients may require something more than simple medical management and also psychological support. we need to develop preventive strategies like adherence counseling, crisis intervention ,psychological counseling and social support and educational programs for awareness .The paper gives a brief overview of the disease and focuses on the behavior of women with RA. We have described their psychological symptoms and strongly recommend psychological intervention as part of effective management plan. Pages: 332-335Ravinder Yadav (Department of Medical Records, Govt. Medical College & Hospital 32,Chandigarh.)Jaspal Singh (Department… Read more Get Access
A study of locus of control and attitude towards morality upon psychological well being in criminals Pages: 336-340 Shiv Kumar (Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheswar University of Science & Technology Hisar) The present study was designed to investigate the psychological well being in relation to locus of control and attitude towards morality. The study was conducted on 300 criminals of different type i.e 60 murder convict, 60 rape convict, 60 dowry convict, 60 robbery convict and 60 ndps act convict. Rotter's (1966) locus of control scale, Verma & Verma (1969) Psychological well being measure and Banerjee (1962) Attitude towards morality scale were used to collect the data. The results of the study reveal that psychological well have the significant effect on locus of control and attitude towards morality in criminals. Subjects with high attitude towards morality and internal locus of control score significantly high on psychological well being. Pages: 336-340Shiv Kumar (Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheswar University of Science & Technology Hisar) Read more Get Access
Psychosocial acceptance by women for dresses of classical period of India in modern scenario Pages 341-342 O. P. Sharma, Ritu Gupta and Rahul Swami (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) In the present day world of wild flowery bush-shirts, it will be interesting to know that this wear of American origin has something in common with ancient apparel of India. Whereas in one period, leaves and grasses were matted and use to cover the body and in the other designs of leaves and grasses have come to be imprinted on cloth used in making a dress . From leaf and grass man progressed to bark and from that on two cloth. In the age of Valmiki all the three forms of the dress were in vogue. The flourishing textile industry of the country during the Ramayana period accounted for the wide variety of clothes. Pages 341-342O. P. Sharma, Ritu Gupta and Rahul Swami (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan… Read more Get Access
Digital media as a tool for advertising Pages: 343-346 O.P. Sharma and Rahul Swami (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) The only constant thing in the world of business is CHANGE, and digital media is one of these changes that has taken over the other conventional forms of connecting people. A well-planned and tactful way of digital media advertising is certainly more effective when it comes to its survival and growth. With the business going global in every aspect, advertising is not limited to just one country. It is , therefore, highly recommended to adopt a better plan of advertising that proves to be more economical , hence, yield better results. A closer look around us makes mobile phones one of the most widely used digital communicators which enables us to advertise for the product using text through its short messaging service better known as SMS. SMS has been one of the most effective ways of digital advertising for the past ten years . With jobs to car loans , housing to travelling , almost every area of our lives is influenced by the digital media and SMS has been successful in delivering the idea of its sender. But with the increased usage of internet , we notice that over a period of time SMS has lost its existence in the market due to the cons that come along its pros. For instance , one might get a car's promotional offers when he is absolutely not in need of a car, one might be busy in a important meeting when the mobile signals the sudden arrival of a SMS , which turns up to be a garments advertisement , and so on. Each of us who use mobile phones can evaluate this situation on our own personal experience. With the arrival of new fast-track technological means , changes are bound to occur depending on the prevailing conditions making the advertiser's approach flexible towards its potential customers. When one form of media seems to be losing ground, we shift to another form. While digital media includes LEDs and LCDs and projected images found in various public and private environments, connecting to the internet enables the advertiser to update the digital signage even from remote locations and thus penetrate into the market. Internet has become the best mean of the online media and brand shopping advertising. It is a complete and fully equipped virtual showroom of the products being advertised and each and every information that has to be conveyed to the targeted customers, unlike a decade back when a fleet of experts used to be hired to present the products and its services. Whereas now neither we have the time nor we are limited to just one location. Sitting in any corner one can showcase its product and services and sell it anywhere in the entire world by the virtue of digital media. Advertising through any means in the present times is all about being global, i.e., anytime, anywhere, and in the most economical and effective way. Digital media used to for advertising has successfully served its purpose of advertisement Pages: 343-346O.P. Sharma and Rahul Swami (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) Read more Get Access
Level of depression among old age Pages: 347-350 H. J. Narke (Department of Psychology, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marathwada, University, Aurangabad ) N. Jain (Department of Psychology, J N V University, Jodhpur) Depression & mental health among old age people was worked out in this present research. It was hypothesized that old-old male will be having high level of depression as compare to young-old male. It is a co-relational type of study in which old age will work as independent variable and level of depression and mental health will work as depression variables. Hamilton Psychiatric Rating scale (1960) for depression and Mental Health Checklist (Kumar 1991) are used. 50 young old and 50 old-old male subjects were selected from Aurangabad district for present purpose. Findings confirmed hypothesis and revealed that young old males have less depression level and higher level of mental health as compared to old-old males. Pages: 347-350H. J. Narke (Department of Psychology, Baba Saheb Ambedkar Marathwada, University, Aurangabad )N. Jain… Read more Get Access
A comparative study of mental health of working people of Junagadh Pages: 351-352 Geeta N. Lagadhir (Shree Bosamia College, Jetpur, Gujarat) The present study was to do the comparative study of mental health of people carrying working people. For the present study, 100 young people working in education and non-education field at Junagadh were taken as samples. It consist 25 men and 25 women working in education field and 25 men and 25 women working in non- education field. Thus, overall 50men and 50 women are taken as samples. t-test was applied to analyse the results and the results indicated that there is no significant difference between the mean of mental health of people working in education and non-education field. There is no significant difference between the mean of mental health of people working in education and non-education field in context of their sex discrimination. There is no significant difference between the mean of mental health of married and unmarried people. Pages: 351-352Geeta N. Lagadhir (Shree Bosamia College, Jetpur, Gujarat) Read more Get Access
Cultural notion of depression in Nepal Pages: 353-357 Usha Kiran Subba (Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Trichandra College, Tribhuwan Univeristy, Kathmandu, Nepal) The exploratory study of depression in Nepal is designed to examine the common perceptions of depression, its major causes, cultural attribution of depression and stigma attached to being depressed and health seeking behavior. This study focused on samples of 48 key informants from different geographical regions (mountain, hill, valley and plain). Focused group discussion was used to generate qualitative information. After content analysis of major opinions and attitudes elicited in the FGDS, ten notable themes were identified. They manifested local explanation and expression of depressive episodes, its causes and their own way of health seeking practices in the community. The results have implications for the delivery of culturally sensitive mental health services in different geographical regions in Nepal. Awareness of culturally appropriate terminology for depression is a useful way of bridging the gap between lay and biomedical models of illness and may help improve levels of recognition and treatment compliance. Pages: 353-357Usha Kiran Subba (Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Trichandra College, Tribhuwan Univeristy, Kathmandu, Nepal) Read more Get Access
Inferiority, behaviour problems and adjustment in children of alcoholics Pages: 358-361 Pushpaveni (Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore) N. S. Rohini (Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore) From Kasturba Gandhi Memorial De-addiction and Rehabilitation Research Centre, Coimbatore, one hundred and two children of alcoholics were screened for Inferiority, Behaviour Problems and Adjustment. Eighty-seven children having moderate and high level of inferiority, increased behaviour problems and poor adjustment were selected for the study. The age range of the sample was 13-20 years. Case Study Schedule (2011), Inferiority Questionnaire (Pati, 1976), Behavioural checklist (2011), Bell's Adjustment Inventory (Bell, 1934) were used to collect the data from the subjects. “Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)” was given all the subjects for 8 consecutive days. Subjects were re-assessed using the same tools with Case Study Reassessment Schedule (2011), after the administration of the REBT. The results indicated a significant reduction in their mean Inferiority, behaviour problems and a significant increase in Home, Social and Emotional adjustments, which could be attributed to the efficacy of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy. Pages: 358-361Pushpaveni (Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam University for Women, Coimbatore)N. S. Rohini (Department of Psychology… Read more Get Access
Inclusive education: A boon for children with special needs Pages: 362-365 Deepika Vig and Jaskeerat Kaur (Department of Human Development, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana) India has earned a notorious global reputation for hypocritical piety and institutionalised neglect of the poor and disadvantaged. It has been estimated that 90 percent of India's estimated 40 million children aged 4-16 years with physical and mental disabilities are out of school and majority of them are out of schools not out of choice but because callous school managements and over-anxious parents of abled children in a travesty of humanity and social justice have consistently discouraged them from entering the nation's classrooms. Education is a fundamental human right of every child. Governments across the globe are deliberating on workable policies and practices to make education for all a reality within 2015. It is also an attempt to provide an opportunity for improving human capabilities of all children. It's time that government agencies as well as mainstream institutions woke up to the reality that segregation of children is morally unjustifiable and a violation of human rights. Special schools are dead-ends for special needs children. They promote isolation, alienation and social exclusion. It is this dominant attitude of exclusion which needs to be changed to build harmonious and compassionate societies. The inclusion of disabled children into main-stream schools will inevitably result in their acceptance into society and also within their own families many of whom still hide away children with disabilities. If all children grow up together there is less likelihood of resistance towards and ostracism of the disabled. Pages: 362-365Deepika Vig and Jaskeerat Kaur (Department of Human Development, Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana) Read more Get Access
Inter personal relationship and emotional adjustment of teenage students Pages: 366-370 K. G. Patel (Department of Psychology, Idar Anjana Patidar H. K. M. Artsand P. N. Patel Commerce College, Idar) Inter personal relationship has closely related to emotional adjustment of a teen aged students In this regard researcher tried to investigate the inter dependent effects of both variables. The researcher got 360 subjects as sample. The whole sample is selected for study by the randomize method. For the present study two instruments (Tests) namely Sociometric-Questionnaire and Bell Adjustment Inventory have been used. In order to derive the conclusions from the data gathered, statistical analysis has been undertaken such as: `F- test' " and LSD test Conclusions shoes that, The patterns of interpersonal relationship in urban and rural demographic area and Emotional adjustment are not interdependent. The patterns of interpersonal relationship in male and female sex difference and Emotional adjustment are mutually interdependent. The emotional adjustment of Male group is better than that of the Female group. The patterns of interpersonal relationship and Emotional adjustment are mutually interdependent. The Emotional Adjustment of Star group is better than that of the Isolate group and the Emotional adjustment of Isolate group is better than that of the Rejectee group. Pages: 366-370K. G. Patel (Department of Psychology, Idar Anjana Patidar H. K. M. Artsand P… Read more Get Access
Suicidal ideation and cognitive decline related to cancer Pages: 371-374 Amir Askari and Mohammad Hakami (Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Iran) Early education program are designed to enhance physical and psychological competence of the individual. The Present research madePurpose: This article will describe suicidal thoughts in cancer, prevalence rates, cognitive decline among spouses, risk factors, and will provide clinical model for monitoring and intervention. A total of 187 spouses of cancer patients attending oncology clinics of two hospitals in Tehran, Iran, participated in the research program. Spouses completed the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), which included Item 9 that asks patients if they have had suicidal thoughts or wishes in some way in the previous 2 weeks. Also, the spouse is given the Automatic Thought Record (ATR) and asked to recall the suicidal thoughts he had together with the situation in which they occurred and the emotion felt. The prevalence of positive responders was calculated. Overall, 11.2% (21 of 187) of spouses were positive responders to Item 9, which indicated that they had suicidal thoughts. The associations of a positive response with the following variables were analyzed by using Multivariate Logistic Regression with the method of stepwise selection: anxiety, depression, mixed anxiety-depression disorder (MADD) and normal spouses. Clinically significant depression (â = -.182; P < .05) and MADD (â = .511; P < .05) were strongly associated with a positive response, and anxiety (â = -17.62; P < .05) was weakly associated.Findings showed that cognitive declines were associated with suicidal ideation in spouses of cancer patients. Spouses of women with cancer who are depressed or MADD are often stuck in repetitive suicidal thoughts which they cannot re-evaluate. When depression and cancer are combined, suicidal thoughts may be exacerbated. Pages: 371-374Amir Askari and Mohammad Hakami (Department of Psychology, Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch, Iran) Read more Get Access
Psychiatric aspect and treatment considerations in Epilepsy Pages: 375-378 Umed Singh and Parinka (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana) Persons with the diagnosis of epilepsy are a high risk group for different psychiatric problems such as depression and anxiety. The present study was mainly aimed at understanding the comorbid psychiatric conditions and the factors significantly influencing the treatment. For this, 100 patients of epilepsy aged 18 to 40 years were selected from hospitals and clinics of neurologist/psychiatrists to participate in the study along with 100 normal controls. Data were collected by administering Personality Assessment Inventory by Morey, 1999. Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics (Mean, SD, SK, and KU) to ascertain the normalcy of data, t-ratios to compare the two groups in terms of their mean scores of eleven clinical scales and five treatment consideration scales and Discriminant Function Analysis to examine the joint contribution of all the sixteen variables in differentiation of two groups. Results revealed that patients with epilepsy scored significantly high on nine clinical scales out of eleven scale and high on all treatment consideration scales. In Discriminant Analysis, Depression, Stress, Non-Support, Anxiety, Aggression, Paranoia, Anxiety Related Disorders, Treatment Rejection and Anti-Social Features emerged most potent discriminators classifying the two groups correctly by 99.5%. Overall findings revealed the patients with epilepsy tend to develop the neurotic and psychotic spectrum disorders along with the attitudinal and behavioural tendencies which can reduce the treatment compliance among them. Pages: 375-378Umed Singh and Parinka (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana) Read more Get Access
A study of mental health, positive affect and self-concept among adolescents with high and low aggression Pages: 379-385 Shourie S. and Singh G. (Department of Psychology, D.A.V. College, Sector-10, Chandigarh) Positive Mental Health and its advocacy has gained an immense importance in today's world. Enhancing life skills and positive mental health at childhood and adolescence is the need of the hour. Immense exposure to terrorism and violence via media has, of late, propagated amongst the youngsters a style that is more aggressive than assertive. Positive self-concept ensures a well-adjusted adult in society. The present study aims to investigate mental health, positive affect and self-concept among adolescents high and low on aggression. 100 adolescent males in the age-range of 15-17 years were, randomly picked up from Chandigarh Schools and studied along the dimensions of aggression and divided into high and low aggression groups. The two groups were then assessed on positive affect, mental health and self-concept. The instruments used were: The Aggression Questionnaire devised by Buss and Perry(1992), The PGI Well-Being Scale devised by Verma and Verma (1989), Satisfaction with Life Scale devised by Diener et al. (1985), The Self-Esteem Scale devised by Cheek and Buss(1981), The Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale devised by Schwarzer and Jerusalem(1986) and Optimism Scale devised by Scheier and Carver (1985), Perceived Happiness Scale devised by Fordyce (1988), Trust, devised by Wrightsman (1964) as a part of Revised Philosophies of Human Nature Scale (PHN). For statistical analysis, mean, S.D., t-ratios and intercorrelations were computed for both the groups. Results showed that the adolescents high on aggression to be low on dimensions of mental health, positive affect and positive self-concept and those low on aggression to be high on dimensions of mental health, positive affect and positive self-concept. The study has clear implications in highlighting the need for training the young ones to be positive and assertive and not aggressive. Optimism helps the adolescents in optimizing Emotional Quotient in their personal and academic lives. Pages: 379-385Shourie S. and Singh G. (Department of Psychology, D.A.V. College, Sector-10, Chandigarh) Read more Get Access
A comparative study of effect of urban working and non-working mothers on the emotional maturity and achievement motivation of adolescents Pages: 386-389 Ashna Dhawan and Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences, Amity University, UP, Noida ) As emotions do play central role in the life of an individual, one is expected to have higher emotional maturity in order to lead a effective life. It is also true that our behaviour is constantly influenced by the emotional maturity level that we possess. Especially, the adolescents who are observed to be highly emotional in their dealings need to be studied. Emotions are great motivating forces throughout the span of human life; affecting aspirations, actions and thoughts of an individual. Adolescents is a period when the behaviour getting influenced highly by the emotions. Emotional maturity can be understood in terms of ability of self control which in turn is result of thinking and learning. People with achievement motives are motivated by standards of excellence, delineated roles and responsibilities and concrete, timely feedback. And the power motive is activated when people are allowed to have an impact, impress those in power, or beat competitors. The present study objective is to study the Impact of Working and Non-working Mothers on the Emotional Maturity and Achievement Motivation of Adolescents.For this research, 60 adolescents (30 adolescents of working mothers and 30 adolescents of non-working) from the age range of 12 to 17 years were randomly selected from the public schools of Delhi and NCR Region.The results reported no significant difference between emotional maturity and achievement motivation of adolescents of working and non-working mothers and no gender difference was also found between the two. The study provides further research across other sections of society to uncover the possible differences or similarities that may be present. Pages: 386-389Ashna Dhawan and Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences, Amity University… Read more Get Access
Social networks, congruence in desired and received social support, coping and health of women Pages: 390-394 Anubhuti Dubey and Darshana Shahi (Department of Psychology, D.D.U Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur) The present investigation had explored the available social networks, congruence/discrepancies in desired and received social support in coping with stressors and health. A total of 180 married women (aged 20-60 years) residents of Gorakhpur city had participated in the study. Amongst them 90 were employed in banks, schools and railways and 90 were Homemakers. Social networks, social support, coping and health were assessed by standardized tools. The best social networks expressed by both groups of women were parents, and friends, followed by, siblings and husband. The discrepancy in desired and received social support and employment status had significant effect in applying active coping strategies, however, in the use of adaptive coping strategies both of these had interactive effect. Similarly, the physical health was affected by the interaction of employment status and discrepancy in desired and received social support, whereas, for psychological health the effect of discrepancy in social support was observed. The results were discussed in terms of their applicability to understand stress occurred in women's life and how the social support influences coping and health. Pages: 390-394Anubhuti Dubey and Darshana Shahi (Department of Psychology, D.D.U Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur) Read more Get Access
Current status of mental health practices in India Pages: 395-405 Vandita Sharma (Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi) Samant Pushpak Kumar Jena (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Delhi, South Campus, Delhi ) Tej Bahadur Singh (Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi) The status of mental health in India has still been a matter of grave concern for the health management systems of the country. Practices related to mental health of individuals has evolved from a state of denial of mental illness to a currently changed situation as now even the rural population is bringing the effected individuals to formal health care institutions. An effort has been made by authors to examine various mental health practices, issues related to mental health, and their current status in India. The traditional healing practices and beliefs related to mental health in India have been explored in detail. The treatment efficacy of the scientific psychotherapeutic techniques emerging from ancient Indian thinking has also been discussed. The myths, beliefs and reasons for not approaching a mental health professional by the client or their caregivers as specific issues of concern have been described. Finally, the last section of the paper discusses the current status of community mental health, disaster management systems, progress of psycho-oncology, and emergence and scope of tele-psychiatry in India. Pages: 395-405Vandita Sharma (Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences, Delhi)Samant… Read more Get Access
The impact of autocratic parenting on adolescents’ frustration tolerance Pages: 406-409 Pallavi Sharma and Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences Amity University UP, Noida) The key function of a child's family is to raise the young person in as healthy a manner as possible (e.g., see Bornstein, 1995). The parents' role is to provide the child with a safe, secure, nurturing, loving, and supportive environment, one that allows the offspring to have a happy and healthy youth; this sort of experience allows the youth to develop the knowledge, values, attitudes, and behaviours necessary to become an adult making a productive contribution to self, family, community, and society (Lerner, et al., 1995).Authoritarian/ Autocratic Parenting is a style which believes in giving orders and giving punishment. It is highly demanding but is not responsive. Although authoritarian parents generally have good intentions, and want to teach their children to grow up to be good people they attempt to do so by using tools such as harsh punishment and shame.. What a parent does to fulfil these "duties" of his or her role is termed parenting; in other words, parenting is a term that summarizes behaviours used by a person--usually, but, of course, not exclusively, the mother or father--to raise a child. For both adolescents and their parents, adolescence is a time of excitement and of anxiety, of happiness and of troubles, of discovery and of bewilderment and of breaks with the past and yet of links with the future. The present research aims to study the impact of autocratic parenting on adolescents' frustration tolerance. The sample size was 60 school going teenagers 30 boys and 30 girls. It was hypothesized that there would be a significant relationship between autocratic parenting and aggression. Also it was hypothesized that rejection, neglect and utopian expectation and aggression of boys and girls were expected to be significantly correlated. The study reported significant relationship between autocratic parenting and aggression of boys and girls. The effect of autocratic parenting on the aggression(frustration tolerance) was seen significant in boys and girls. Also the relation of rejection, neglect, utopian expectation and aggression was seen significant in both boys and girls. The study provides an opportunity for further research across age and other variables that could be related with it and to uncover the possible differences or similarities that may be present. Also it adds to the already existing data pool. Pages: 406-409Pallavi Sharma and Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences Amity University… Read more Get Access

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