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Coping behaviours in relation to life stress and strain in adolescents of residential and non-residential schools Pages: 170-173 Nupur Ahuja (Department of Human Development Smt.I.M.S.N. Pilani, Rajasthan) Poonam (Department of Human Development and Family Studies College of Home Science, CCSHAU, Hisar) Stress can have a significant effect on an adolescent's long-term physical and mental well-being. An understanding of the role of unmanaged stress during early adolescence is critical for the prevention of chronic diseases such as depression. The purpose of the study was to explore levels of stress, and use of coping strategies among adolescent's urban residential and non-residential schools of Pilani.200 adolescents, 100 from residential and 100 from non-residential schools constituted the sample. Independent variables considered were age, sex, ordinal position of child, socio-economic status of the family and type of school. Adolescents stress and coping styles were the dependent variables. In the process of investigation. “A life stress scale” by Agarwal and Naidu (1986) and coping questionnaire by Folkman and Lazarus (1985) were used. Results revealed that majority of adolescents in both settings experienced moderate levels of stress and reflected moderate adoption of coping styles. Further, comparative distribution on stress and coping styles reflects that adolescents of residential school experienced higher levels of stress and coping styles than adolescents of non-residential schools. Pages: 170-173Nupur Ahuja (Department of Human Development Smt.I.M.S.N. Pilani, Rajasthan)Poonam (Department of Human Development and… Read more Get Access
Understanding MSM & TG populations: Implications for strengthening counseling in targeted interventions in Gujarat Pages: 174-178 Apurva Pandya (Department of Human Development and Family Studies Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, M S University of Baroda, Gujarat, India) The alarming rate of HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) populations is a major concern. An improved understanding of experiences of MSM and TG is essential for development of an appropriate therapeutic approach. This paper highlights the unique characteristics of MSM and TG populations, cultural practices, and HIV risk contexts. In order to bring sustainable behavioral changes, counseling in targeted interventions should address distinct risk factors of MSM and TG populations. Pages: 174-178Apurva Pandya (Department of Human Development and Family StudiesFaculty of Family and Community Sciences… Read more Get Access
Emotional intelligence and burnout among female teachers of private school Pages: 179-183 Sachin (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) The present study assesses the emotional intelligence and burnout among female teachers of private schools. The sample was comprised of 150 teachers from different English medium Private schools of Hisar, Haryana. This study provided the evidence that confirmed the relationship between emotional intelligence and burnout. In addition, the role of emotional intelligence as moderator in the stress and burnout relationship was explored and partially confirmed. Understanding emotion external also makes an indirect reference to interpersonal relationship in terms of the understandimg of emotions that others experience and express in the workplace. Furthermore, training on emotional intelligence will address aspects such as the management of positive and negative emotions and control of extreme emotion such as anger, stress and anxiety which in turn would both have a positive impact on both the professional and personal relationship in that where individual process the ability to deal effectively with these types of emotions, it will result in less conflicit within the workplace and home environment. Pages: 179-183Sachin (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) Read more Get Access
A study of coping resource, perceived stress and self efficacy in relation with suicidal ideation among students Pages: 184-186 Nirmala Kaushik and Rakesh Behmani (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar) Suicide has major concern in the present societal scenario. This is a complicated problem for today. Stress is the major cause for suicidal thoughts. Suicidal thoughts can be prevented by various coping resource techniques and self efficacy. Keeping all these views in mind the present study was conducted. The present study is an attempt to relate the suicidal ideation, perceived stress, coping strategies and self efficacy in students. The sample was constituted on 204 students (102 male and 102 females) of engineering colleges of Haryana state with the age range of 18-25 years. The results revealed that positive coping strategies have negative correlation with suicidal ideation. Perceived stress has positive correlation with suicidal ideation among college students. Pages: 184-186Nirmala Kaushik and Rakesh Behmani (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar) Read more Get Access
Quality of life among elderly: A gender study Pages: 187-189 Archana Shukla and Shilpa Chauhan (Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow) This research study is an attempt made to explore the level of quality of life among elderly males and females. The sample consisted of 20 elderly subjects (10 males, 10 females) from urban population in a family setting. The WHO Quality of Life Scale-Brief Version (WHO QOL BREF)(1996) was applied on the subjects to evaluate their quality of life on 4 domains (physical, psychological, social and environmental). T-testing of the scores indicates that there are gender differences in the quality of life of elderly on Physical and Social domains. No gender difference was found on the psychological and environmental domains. Females showed slightly better scores than males on all QOL domains (except the physical domain), though the difference between the two groups was not statistically significant. Overall, no significant gender difference was found in the quality of life among elderly. Pages: 187-189Archana Shukla and Shilpa Chauhan (Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow) Read more Get Access
Emotional problems in adolescence and impact of emotional maturity level and sex role orientation: A correlational study Pages: 190-194 Reena Bhansali and Kunjan Trivedi (Department of Home Science, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur) Adolescence is transitional phase in life of an individual, the age which leave indelible mark on one's personality. It is a period where emotional problems are inevitable. Depression, Looks consciousness Anorexia Nervosa and Academic Anxiety are the issues which adolescent today, face. No turmoil comes all of a sudden. It is outcome of many internal and external factors. How matured an individual is and the perception he has for himself plays an imperative role in his personality make up. Emotional Maturity and Sex Role Orientation were thus taken as major factor in the present study. A total sample of 240 adolescents, from different high schools of Jodhpur city was selected. Results were analysed in light of hypothesis and startling results were interpreted. Pages: 190-194Reena Bhansali and Kunjan Trivedi (Department of Home Science, J.N.V. University, Jodhpur) Read more Get Access
Parents’ and teachers’ perspectives on EQ training in schools: Implications for practice Pages: 195-197 Radhika Soundararajan (Education Department, Saveetha University, Chennai) Emotional intelligence (EI) is internal composure, which makes objectivity possible. EI is the answer to most of the painful issues that we are grappling with. This investigation explores the importance of EI, the skills hypothesized to contribute to the general well being of the individual in their social, emotional, and intellectual areas. The objective of the present investigation is to assess the awareness of the concept of EQ among school teachers (N=40), working (N= 34) and non-working (N=31) mothers and their perspectives regarding the need for EI training program as part of the curriculum; the age at which training should begin; and the necessity for specialized personnel to do the job was investigated with the help of a structured interview which allowed clarifications from people who were more eager to respond. Some of the commonalities and differences between the two groups are discussed Pages: 195-197Radhika Soundararajan (Education Department, Saveetha University, Chennai) Read more Get Access
Loneliness and health mechanisms Pages: 198-200 Neha Pandeya (Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh) As humans we possess a need to belong, which constitutes a fundamental motivation driving our thoughts, emotions and interpersonal behaviour. This need to belong comprises a pervasive desire to form and maintain at least a minimum quantity of lasting positive and significant interpersonal relationships. Consequently, people who experience persistent difficulties in establishing and maintaining satisfying relationships with others, and thus have difficulty satisfying their belonging needs are likely to experience a sense of deprivation, manifested in disturbances such as loneliness. Loneliness has been demonstrated to be associated with a number physical health issues (e.g., poorer immune and cardiovascular functioning, sleep deficiencies). Moreover, some sufferers of loneliness exhibit problematic behaviors such as alcohol or drug abuse, and symptoms including eating or sleep disturbances, fatigue, headaches, as well as disorders including anxiety, or depression, without even realizing the possible involvement of social problems. Nevertheless, irrespective of whether it is recognized as such, chronic loneliness has the potential to substantially interfere with physical health, and should therefore be the subject of intervention efforts Pages: 198-200Neha Pandeya (Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh) Read more Get Access
Pollution of water and its health impact at Bhimtal: A tourist destination of Kumaun, Himalaya Pages: 201-203 Rajesh Kumar Lohchab (Department of Environmental Science & Engineering Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana) Untreated or inadequately treated municipal sewage is a major source of groundwater and surface water pollution in the developing countries and lack of sanitary waste disposal and of clean and adequate water for personal hygiene is responsible for water-borne diseases. These diseases are more prevalent in areas with poor sanitary conditions. This study was carried out to assess the condition of water resources and their associated health effects at Bhimtal. The main sources of water contaminations are poor management and disposal of sewage and solid wastes in addition to open defecation which are responsible for health problems mainly water-borne diseases at Bhimtal. Most prominent diseases reported during the survey at Bhimtal are jaundice, dysentery, diarrhea, typhoid, skin disorders, cholera, round worm, scabies, amoebiasis, and stomach problems. Pages: 201-203Rajesh Kumar Lohchab (Department of Environmental Science & Engineering Guru Jambheshwar University of Science… Read more Get Access
Role of spirituality in human wellbeing Pages: 204-206 Raman Kumar (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) Spirituality is a process of realizing a meaning of life, to know about true self and to act ethically or morally. Spirituality also describes in terms of Spiritual Quotient includes spiritual qualities that may be innate or learned through experience. Spirituality is directly associated with humanity or human-well being. An individual with high spiritual quotient is having a balance of life, free from all worries, stressors and anger and also live away from egocentrism or highly self centeredness. We can enhance our spiritual values by having faith in particular ideology or in religion but Spirituality is different from religion because a spiritual person may be religious but religious person may not be spiritual. This study focuses on how we can enhance our Spiritual Quotient or Spiritual Behaviour, and how spirituality is associated with human well-being. In addition this study also tells that having a repeated exposure with spirituality related knowledge and spiritual practices such as Yoga, Meditation and sacred music, one's self may regulate this in terms of day to day behaviour patterns. Pages: 204-206Raman Kumar (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) Read more Get Access
Contextual Influences on adoption of e-banking: A study of Indian bank consumers Pages: 207-210 Dharmender Kumar (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, DCRUST, Murthal, Sonipat) The contribution of information and communication technology in the field of business, health, education, social services and of course banking are growing day by day because of its wide reach and lower cost per transaction. In the present study an attempt has been made to find out the influence of contextual variables on the adoption of electronic banking in India. An empirical survey has been conducted with the help of a structured questionnaire containing a number of close ended questions. Data has been gathered covering places of North India. Further the data was analyzed using statistical methods. It has been observed in the findings that contextual variables i.e., age, gender, locality, and qualification influence in the adoption of new technology in banking sector. Urban consumers are more confident than their rural counterpart in accepting the new technology. Further younger consumers reveal more openness to change and more familiar with the technology. Male consumers use technology more than the female and well educated consumers use technology more easily than those with lower educational status. Pages: 207-210Dharmender Kumar (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, DCRUST, Murthal, Sonipat) Read more Get Access
A study of mental health and psychological happiness among primary teacher Pages: 211-213 Doshi Dhara and Yogesh A. Jogsan (Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujrat) The main purpose of this research was to find out the mean difference between primary teachers in mental health and psychological happiness. The total sample consisted 80 teachers (male and female) were taken. The research tool for mental health was measured by Bhatt and Geeda (1992), Psychological happiness was measured by Psychological Happiness Inventory(Bhogle & Jayprakash, 1995). t-test was applied to check the significance of Mental Health and Psychological Happiness in Private Teacher's to check the corelation method is used. Results revealed that significant difference in Mental health and Psychological happiness with respect to both male and female teachers on mental health and psychological happiness. While, the co-relation between mental health and psychological happiness reveals 0.71% high positive co-relation. Pages: 211-213Doshi Dhara and Yogesh A. Jogsan (Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot, Gujrat) Read more Get Access
Prospective study to evaluate serum sodium and its correlation with serum creatinine in patients with liver disease Pages: 214-217 Anil Gupta (Department of Gastroenterology, Delhi Heart Institute and Research Centre, Bathinda, Punjab) Sodium is an essential mineral of human body.It plays an important and diversified role in various physiological and metabolic functions of body. Disturbances in serum sodim level are generally seen in many disorders. Therefore its level would be a valuable aid to the diagnosis, severity and prognosis of the disease. The study was conducted on total 28 patients comprised of 14 patients, all male, mean age (37.36±12.4y), age group (25y-58y), with hepatitis as group-I and another 14 patients, all male, mean age (46.7±12y), age group (28y-76y) with ascitic cirrhosis as group-2 in the department of gastroenterology at Delhi Heart Institute and Research Centre - Bathinda (Pb). Diagnosis was made by case history, physical examination and confirmed by lab. investigations. Two samples independent t- test to compare sample means of group-1 and group-2, pearson's correlation coefficient and probable Error of correlation coefficient & scatter plot utilized to analyse data. group-1 showed 3 out of 14 patients (21.4%) with HCV and remaining 11 out of 14 patients (78.5%) with HAV. Group-2 showed 1 out of 14 patients (7%) with HCV ascites cirrhosis and remaining 13 out of 14 patients (92.8%) with alcoholic ascitic cirrhosis. Further results showed mean serum sodium con. (138 ± 2.36meq/L) of group-1 significantly (p < 002) higher than normal lower most value of serum sodium conc. (135meq/L). Group-2 exhibited a mean serum sodium level (127.79±3.9meq/L) significantly (p<.001) lower then the normal reference value (135meq/L) as well as with group 1. Pearson's inverse correlation coefficient (r = - 0.725) highly significant (p=.003) with probable error of coefficient of correlation (r = 0.085) observed between serum sodium and serum creatinine in ascitic cirrhotic group-2 whereas a highly weak inverse correlation (r=.009) not significant (p=0.97 ) 0btained in group -1hepatitis patients. Pages: 214-217Anil Gupta (Department of Gastroenterology, Delhi Heart Institute and Research Centre, Bathinda, Punjab) Read more Get Access
Self-efficacy and depression among children suffering with cerebral palsy Pages: 218-220 Sachin (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) Krishan Kumar (National Brain Research Centre, Manesar) Manjeet Kumar (GMCH, Chandigarh) The present study was conducted at different institutes of physically handicapped children diagnosed as Cerebral palsy. A sample consisted of 42 children diagnosed as cerebral palsy (both boys and girls in equal number) were taken for the purpose. The age range of the sample was between 13 to 17 years. The data was collected with the help of Generalized self efficacy Scale (GSES) and Beck Depression Inventory. The results showed inverse correlation between the scores of self-efficacy and depression. The correlation of scores of GSES with items of BDI pertaining to emotional, cognitive, motivational and somatic symptoms of depression showed significant inverse correlation with emotional and cognitive symptoms of depression (r = -.35* & - .34*). Thus from these findings it can be concluded that high generalized self-efficacy in children may serve as a protective factor against depression, whereas, low self-efficacy can lead them to depression. Pages: 218-220Sachin (University of Rajasthan, Jaipur)Krishan Kumar (National Brain Research Centre, Manesar)Manjeet Kumar (GMCH, Chandigarh) Read more Get Access
The correlation between sports and self-esteem, control source and academic progress of sportsperson and non-sportsperson school girls Pages: 221-224 Abdolmajid Bahreinian (Department of Psychology Beheshti Uneversity, Tehran, Iran) Maryam Yavari Kermani (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India) Hakimeh Aghaei (Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia University, India) This study investigates correlation between sports and self-esteem, control source and academic progress of sportsperson and non- sportsperson school girls in groups of 35, 1. Individual sports person 2. Team member sportsperson 3. Non-sportsperson. The instrument for assessment of self-esteem was Cooper Smiths' statement of self-esteem and for assessment of internal and external control source, Rater's statement of control source was used. The research is of causative comparative type. For data analysis, descriptive statistics including mean, standard deviation, and inferential statistics including t-test for comparing the mean score of the two groups and correlation coefficient of Pearson was used for determining the correlation of the variables, and X2 Test was used to investigate the correlation between parents' level of education and employment status, and tendency of children to sport. It showed that sportsperson had a better self-esteem, control source, and academic progress as compared to non-sportsperson. Pages: 221-224Abdolmajid Bahreinian (Department of Psychology Beheshti Uneversity, Tehran, Iran)Maryam Yavari Kermani (Department of Psychology… Read more Get Access
Cartoons as predictors of violence in children Pages: 225-226 Iffat Beg (School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi) The human brain mediates all human behavior: aggression, violence, fear, ideology indeed, all human emotional, behavioral, cognitive and social functioning. This three pound mass of 100 billion neurons and 1000 billion cells is infinitely complex. Yet certain principles of brain organization and function can lead to insights regarding neurological factors involved in violence and aggression. Are violent children conceived or created? Is there a neurobiological reason that a child is violent? What makes a child violent? Genes that make testosterone? Maternal neglect? Physical abuse? Modeling from a father hitting a mother? Impaired problem solving skills? Peer/gang pressures? Violence on television? Violent lyrics in music? Access to guns? In attempting to understand what makes a child violent, it is important to remember three points, 1)Not all violence is the same, 2) The brain mediates all human behavior, 3) The biological properties of the brain are the result of genotype and developmental experiences. Pages: 225-226Iffat Beg (School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi) Read more Get Access
A study of organizational commitment as in relation to intelligence, self-esteem and locus of control Pages: 227-229 Ashima Soni (Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh) Organizational commitment has been extensively attracting the attention of organizational behavior researchers in the recent years. In the context of organizations, commitment is normally understood as different ways to commit oneself to an organization of which one is a member. Commitment is also considered as willingness to exert high levels of efforts on behalf of the organization and have a definite belief in, and acceptance of, the values and goals of the organization. The present study examined organizational commitment of employees in relation to intelligence, self esteem and locus of control. A sample of 50 employees was randomly drawn from a government bank in Chandigarh, India. The sample consisted of persons working at different levels of hierarchy within the organization, with the senior most respondent being a regional manager. The tools comprised of Organizational Commitment Questionnaire developed by Mowday, Steers and Porter (1982), Jalota's General Mental Ability Test (1964), Self Esteem Inventory by Coopersmith (1981) and Rotter's Locus of Control Scale (1966).The results, analyzed using product moment correlation revealed that there was a significant and positive relationship between organizational commitment and intelligence of bank employees. In other words, higher the intelligence more was the individual's identification and involvement with the organization. However, no significant differences were reported with regards to self esteem and locus of control scale .Implications are related to the latest research findings on the plasticity of human intelligence in adulthood and thereby the need to provide continual enriching and stimulating training programs for employees in order to reinforce their productivity and commitment levels. Pages: 227-229Ashima Soni (Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh) Read more Get Access
Programmes for training parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Pages: 230-233 E. Sambandam (Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital irumambakkam, Bahour Commune, Puducherry) K. Rangaswami (Center for Counselling and Psychotherapy Kulathur, Chennai)<Consequent to the description of Autism by Leo Kanner in 1943, treatment programmes for children with autism have been designed. In the recent past, significant advances in treatment programmes for children as well as for parents have been made. In the treatment of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) in addition to the center based treatment, their parents also form essential partners. Further the treatment and teaching programmes, emphasis is placed on early intervention. The aim of this programme for training parents of children with ASD is to help parents/care givers to understand the nature of the disorder and its impact on children in the areas of development, behaviour problems, communication and socialization. Parents and care givers have the opportunity to learn and manage behaviour problem and teach various skills at home. This will help to reinforce the skills learnt at the training centers. The format of the treatment consists of 10 weekly sessions lasting for 2.5 months, it provides opportunity to explore issues in personal way. The sessions are skills based and action oriented with feedback. The components of the programme are: outline of goals, discussion about autism, reaction and dealing with the diagnosis, stress and coping, outline of behaviour management through reinforcement, extinction, developing new beaviours through prompting, shaping and chaining, dealing with communication problems, developing social skills and socialization. Pages: 230-233E. Sambandam (Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital irumambakkam, Bahour Commune, Puducherry)K. Rangaswami (Center… Read more Get Access
Educational resilience among students- An overview Pages: 234-236 Nanika Singh (Reiki Grandmaster, Mohali, Punjab) In today's fast paced world, on the one hand children are being constantly bombarded with new and dynamic opportunities and on the other hand they are being subjugated and victimized by high risk factors such as poverty, drug abuse, sexual activity, disrupted home environment, being left alone at home for hours, which are posing serious questions as to whether, how much and to what degree will children be able to remain resilient students. Researches document that educational resilience can be promoted by establishing protective factors both in their home and school environment. This can be done through School- Family- Community Partnership Programs and Educational Enrichment Programs, contributing towards their holistic growth and development. This paper attempts to provide a comprehensive overview of the same. Pages: 234-236Nanika Singh (Reiki Grandmaster, Mohali, Punjab) Read more Get Access
Psychological profile of chronic skin disease Pages: 237-245 Parmeet Kaur Soni and Tilottama Mukherjee (Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata) Psoriasis and Vitiligo are not just dermatological conditions. They are chronic skin diseases, which have far reaching effects on the overall quality of life of the individuals suffering from it. The present study throws light on some of the psychological impact caused by these skin conditions. In this study a group of skin disease free individuals (Group-I) are compared with psoriasis (Group-II) and Vitiligo (Group-III) sufferers using Cognitive Distortions Scale (Briere, 1997), The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (Watson, Clark, & Tellegen, 1988b;The Dean's Alienation Scale (Dean, 1961). The two skin conditions (Group II and III) are also compared to see the difference, if any, in their psychological profile. Results indicate that there exists a significant difference amongst the three groups with respect to Cognitive Distortions dimensions, Alienation dimensions of powerlessness and normlessness and Affect dimensions of positive and negative affect. Pages: 237-245Parmeet Kaur Soni and Tilottama Mukherjee (Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata) Read more Get Access
Depression and alcohol dependence: One syndrome or two? A comparison of disability, suicidal risk and coping styles Pages: 246-249 Brahmdeep Sindhu (General Hospital, Gurgaon) Rajiv Gupta (Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak) Swati Sindhu (Consultant Physician, Gurgaon) Krishan Kumar (National Brain Research Centre, Manesar) Devender Kumar (General Hospital, Gurgaon) Depression and Alcoholism are common disabling conditions and are associated with high suicidal risk . Some researchers have postulated that depressive patients have maladaptive coping strategies, whereas others have suggested alcohol consumption as coping against depression The present study was conducted at Vidya Sagar Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak (Haryana). Thirty patients each of severe depression and alcohol dependence (as per ICD-10) were evaluated on Disability Assessment Schedule, Suicide Risk Estimator Scale, Defense Style Questionnaire and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale. The two groups were compared on these parameters and subjected to relevant statistical analysis using SPSS 7.5. Alcohol group had significantly higher number of married patients, higher male-female ratio and more urban patients, than depression group. Depressive group showed higher disability and suicidal risk. However, striking similarities in the socio- demographic variables and coping strategies may be indicative of the much-talked about common etiological link between these disorders. Further research in this area appears rewarding. Pages: 246-249Brahmdeep Sindhu (General Hospital, Gurgaon)Rajiv Gupta (Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak)Swati Sindhu (Consultant Physician… Read more Get Access
Biofeedback role in dental phobia Pages: 250-252 Selvam VS, Tejas Melkote and Dedeepya Rao (Narayana Medical College & Hospital, Nellore, Andhra Pradesh) Bio-feedback is a safe and effective non-pharmacological technique of reducing anxiety in a significant proportion of patients. Dental phobia is an abnormal fear/ dread of visiting the dentist for preventive care/therapy as well as any unwarranted anxiety over the dental procedure. Dental phobia is often caused by bad or in some cases, by a horrific dental experience. So, far, there is no study reported in the literature on the use of biofeedback to reduce anxiety for dental patients. A study was therefore designed to assess the efficacy of biofeedback in reducing anxiety in such patients at the Narayana Medical College Hospital, Nellore, AP, India. In this study of children aged 9-12yrs who were taken up for dental restorative procedure, 13 subjects were found to have significant anxiety prior to the procedure as measured by Facial Rating Scale and Self Assessment Questionnaire. They were trained to relax through biofeedback using the parameters GSR & BVP. Subsequently the dental procedure was carried out and level of anxiety was assessed again after the treatment. It was found that dental phobia was reduced significantly by the biofeedback resulting in better co-operation from the child for the dental procedure. Pages: 250-252Selvam VS, Tejas Melkote and Dedeepya Rao (Narayana Medical College & Hospital, Nellore, Andhra… Read more Get Access
Terrorism and transnational crime in an age of globalization Pages: 253-255 Vinod Kumar (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) Dalbir Saini (DSWO, Hisar, Haryana) Terrorism is widely considered to be the greatest security challenge of our time. Many societies around the world are now faced with the prospect of endemic terrorism on their own soil. The September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in the United States; the March 11, 2004, terrorist attack in Spain; and the July 7, 2005, terrorist attack in Britain; are all unlikely to be one-off events. Rather, the United States and many other Western democracies can expect more terrorist attacks in the future. What affect will such attacks have on these countries? What kinds of domestic effects are they likely to produce? The present paper highlights on some of these burning issues. Pages: 253-255Vinod Kumar (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur)Dalbir Saini (DSWO, Hisar, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Psychological coping in leprosy patients Pages: 256-258 Archana Shukla (Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow, U.P.) The present study endeavours to cast a glance at psychological coping patterns in leprosy patients from Jyoti Nagar Leprosy Rehabilitation Centre, Mohanlalganj, Lucknow. An expost-facto research with an exploratory orientation was conducted on 70 male leprosy patients. An effort was made to identify what coping patterns these patients apply. Results revealed prominent shades of negativity throughout. They have attributed leprosy as the cause of everything. Further an attempt is there to rationalize the dissatisfaction that is felt due to others reactions. Pages: 256-258Archana Shukla (Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow, U.P.) Read more Get Access
Effects of personal factors on risk behaviors among Indian and Ethiopian students: A comparative study Pages: 269-272 Kassim Kimo Kebelo (Adama University, Ethiopia, Africa) Risk is the uncertain degree to which one might be exposed to an undesirable consequence. Associated with risk are several paradoxes. It is part of human nature to be attracted to risk. At the same time, there is evidence that human beings try to avoid risk in many situations. Some individuals take more risk than others. Risk perception and taking are affected by the way choices are framed. Individuals may be risk seeking in some situations and risk averse in others. Individuals may feel more pain from losses than from equivalent gains. Hence, the study was aimed to examine the cultural differences of risk perception and risk taking behaviors between Indian and Ethiopian students. The main objective of the study was to explore the risk behaviors among students from Indian and Ethiopian nationalities. The risk-taking scale of the 30-item version of the revised DOSPERT Scale was used, consisting five domains of life, viz., ethical, financial, health/safety, social, and recreational risks. Subjects of the study were drawn randomly from research scholars and post graduate students who have been pursuing their study at Andhra University, India. The samples of the study consist of 32 (41%) subjects from Indian culture and 46 (59%) subjects from Ethiopian culture. The obtained data from the samples were analyzed using univariate to examine the effects of personal factors, viz., age and level of education, on risk behavior dimensions for two nationalities. Hence, mean scores on health, social, financial and recreation risk taking tend to increase with age for India nationality while decreases as age increases for Ethiopian nationality. However, the effects of personal factors on financial, recreational and social risk perception behaviors did not reach at statistical significant levels for Ethiopian and Indian nationality Pages: 269-272Kassim Kimo Kebelo (Adama University, Ethiopia, Africa) Read more Get Access

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