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Effectiveness of self instructional module (SIM) regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene on knowledge of adolescent girls in selected school of Rohtak, Haryana Pages: 1007-1009 Jyoti (KVM Nursing College, Rohtak, Haryana) Sample characteristics revealed that majority of the subjects were 13-15 years old (72.5%).In the pre-test 37.5% of the samples had average knowledge and 62.5% had poor knowledge regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene where as in post-test 65% of samples had good knowledge and 35% of the samples had average knowledge regarding menstruation and menstrual hygiene. On comparison of the mean post-test knowledge score in all areas were higher than the mean pre-test knowledge score. This shows that self instructional module was effective in increasing the knowledge score among adolescent girls. Pages: 1007-1009Jyoti (KVM Nursing College, Rohtak, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Marital discord causes and impact of counseling on married couples Pages: 1013-1015 Alkesh Kumar (ARSH Counselor, General Hospital, Rohtak, Haryana) Asha Rani (STI Counselor, General Hospital, Rohtak, Haryana) The objective of the present study was to find out the causes of marital discord and positive impact of counseling on couples suffering from matrimonial disharmony and interpersonal relationship problems. This prospective study comprised of 250 married couples who were reported at Family Counseling Centre located in industrial town of Haryana. Eight variables such as, age, education, socio-economic status, job status, substance abuse, extra-marital affairs, domestic violence and loneliness, were taken into consideration. After counseling of 250 married couples, 103 (41.2%) cases were able to resolve their differences and continue their marital life in satisfactory manners. Substance abuse and domestic violence were observed in life of 40% married couples (99.5% males) as root cause. The rehabilitation and counseling worked on 50% cases where extramarital affairs (30%) and unemployment (25%) were the major causes and contributing factors of marital discord, which were resolved 27 and 35%, respectively. Loneliness, which was observed in 5% of the marital disharmony cases, was resolved 20% through counseling. This prospective study indicates a positive impact of counseling in 41.2% cases of marital discord. In case of educated and younger age couples belonging to low socioeconomic status, counseling was found to be more effective, whereas, drug addiction, extramarital affairs, lack of job satisfaction and domestic violence were identified as significant factors responsible for marital discords. Pages: 1013-1015Alkesh Kumar (ARSH Counselor, General Hospital, Rohtak, Haryana)Asha Rani (STI Counselor, General Hospital, Rohtak… Read more Get Access
To study parenting practices on adjustment pattern amongst early, mid and late adolescents group Pages: 1016-1018 Shabahat Bano (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) This study was designed to examine the level of adjustment pattern amongst adolescents as a result of different parenting practices. A sample of 300 subjects, 150 male and 150 female between 11 to 20 years of age were taken. The tools used were Family relationship inventory, prepared by Brunken and Crites (1964)and Bell adjustment rating inventory (Hindi form) developed by Hussain, S. (1969).results showed that when mean comparisions were carried out among early, mid and late adolescents, the affect can be seen highest among late adolescents with m=48.10 on parental acceptance , and early adolescents' parental acceptance m=30.93,while mid adolescent's parental acceptance m=48.07, respectively. The late adolescents group showed highest adjustment level as it scored lowest on adjustment and its sub dimensions ( as a reverse relationship is existing between adjustment and the independent variables - parenting , by the use of adjustment inventory). Moreover, mid adolescents group have also been reported to score higher than the early adolescents group on adjustment and its sub-dimensions. This indicates that with each succession in age the capacity to adjust improves among adolescents. Thus,Parental availability has been hypothesized to influence human beings' adjustment from early to late adolescence Pages: 1016-1018Shabahat Bano (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Influence of socio-economic status and parenting style on academic accomplishment and adjustment among college students Pages: 1019-1021 Sunil Smrithi and Margreat Jeffrin (Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore) A study was done to assess the relationship between Socio-economic Status and Parenting Style on Academic Accomplishment and Adjustment, among college students of the age group 18-22, currently pursuing under-graduation. The sample was collected in colleges in and around Coimbatore, by the method of purposive sampling, so as to fulfill the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Data was analyzed by performing Pearson's Product Moment Correlation and interpreted. The results show lack of correlation between Socio-economic Status and Academic Accomplishment as well as Adjustment. There is a correlation between Parenting Style of mother and Adjustment as well as Academic Accomplishment, whereas the Parenting Style of the father is correlated only with Adjustment. The results can be applied in areas of policy making, modifying parenting behavior, understanding the perception of adolescents, etc. Pages: 1019-1021Sunil Smrithi and Margreat Jeffrin (Department of Psychology, Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore) Read more Get Access
A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of rickshaw driver’s regarding tobacco and its harmful effects at Mohindergarh (Haryana) in a view to develop and distribute study material on hazards of tobacco Pages: 1022-1024 Pramod Kumar Saharan (College of Nursing, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak) Ujjawal Dahiya (College of Nursing AIIMS, New Delhi) Sat Pal (Department of Physiology, Pt.B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak ) “A study to assess the knowledge and attitude of rickshaw driver's regarding tobacco and its harmful effects at Mohindergarh (Haryna) in a view to develop and distribute study material on hazards of tobacco.” sample size consists of 100 Auto Rickshaw, with the objective of knowledge and attitude of rickshaw driverss regarding tobacco and its harmful effect .the descriptive research designwas used, the sampling technique was convenient sampling technique, The study results on knowledge level showed that 78 (78%) had inadequate knowledge, 15 (15%) had moderate knowledge and 7 (7%) had adequate knowledge and conclude that rickshaw drivers having less knowledge on tobacco and its harmful effects. that (70%) samples are having favorable attitude, (25%) samples are having moderate favorable attitude and (5%) having unfavorable attitude regarding tobacco and its harmful effects. Pages: 1022-1024Pramod Kumar Saharan (College of Nursing, Pt. B.D. Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak)Ujjawal… Read more Get Access
A differential study of defence mechanism of private and government high school students Pages: 1025-1027 Yogita Jiwane (Disha College, Raipur, Chhatisgarh) K. Nagamani (Kalyan P.G. College, Bhilai Nagar, Chhatisgarh) The present study aims at investigating the defence mechanism of private and government high school students. The study was conducted on a sample of 100 high school students of Raipur district (C.G) in which 50 were from Private high school students and 50 were from government high school students. Systematic sampling technique was used for data collection. The tool was used Defence Mechanism Inventory developed by Mrinal and Singhal was used for data collection. This inventory consist 200 items. It measures five dimensions of defence mechanism-Turning against self (TAS), Turning against objective (TAO), Principalization (PRN), Reversal (REV) and Projection (PRO), for high school students. T-test was used for data analysis. The results revealed that Private high school students and government high school students show difference in five dimensions of defence mechanism. Pages: 1025-1027Yogita Jiwane (Disha College, Raipur, Chhatisgarh)K. Nagamani (Kalyan P.G. College, Bhilai Nagar, Chhatisgarh) Read more Get Access
Posttraumatic stress disorder in children and adolescence Pages: 1028-1032 Anthony K. Nkyi (Counseling Center, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana) Post-traumatic stress disorder is increasingly recognized to be a prevalent and disabling disorder in children and adolescents, in both the developed and the developing world. Although there have been important advances in the area of research in understanding the diagnosis and assessment of PTSD in children, there is still an urgent need for further research in this area. This paper focuses on the development of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in a variety of traumatic situations, with particular emphasis to children and adolescence. The history, diagnostic criteria, epidemiology and assessment of PTSD in children are discussed. Some treatments for PTSD in children and implications for health professionals are also suggested. Pages: 1028-1032Anthony K. Nkyi (Counseling Center, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast, Ghana) Read more Get Access
Resilience among the parents of children with intellectual disability Pages: 1033-1036 Hardeep Kaur (Department of Social Work, Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab) Intellectual disability is the contemporary term that describes the phenomenon known as learning disabilities , mental retardation , mental handicap, sub normality . Presence of an intellectually disabled child in the family, at times gives rise to disequilibrium ,which is eventually followed by adjustment to life with or without any undue stress. These stresses emerge and reemerge during the upbringing of the child and in the long run may also result in resentment due inability to change the situation. One time support does not relieve the parents from the problems emerging on daily basis .Families are thus required to be resilient in order to cater to the demands and the pressures coming up during the process of upbringing of their child .Having high level of resilience can help the parents to sail through the uneven path and adapt to new conditions. This paper outlines the parental issues related to the child with intellectual disability and the role of family resilience. Pages: 1033-1036Hardeep Kaur (Department of Social Work, Punjabi University Patiala, Punjab) Read more Get Access
Impact of school bullying on psychological well-being of adolescents Pages: 1037-1040 Tehseen Nazir (Department of Guidance & Counseling, Ankara University, Turkey) Falak Nesheen (Department of Psychology, AMU, Aligarh, U.P.) School bullying conveys a deep rooted arrangement of passionate scars that for all time influence children's into adulthood. Bullying is connected with uneasiness, and poor school execution. Bullying can prompt physical harm, social issues, passionate issues, and even death. Children and teenagers who are harassed are at expanded danger for mental issues, including melancholy, and issues changing in accordance with school. Bullying likewise can bring about long haul harm to self-regard. Not just these issues school bullying can likewise truly impact the psychological wellbeing of adolescents. Being bullied subsequent to from their adolescence, the after effects were seen to be available in their adolescence. The present article is confined to clarify the genuine significance of school bullying and what causes a domineering jerk to act particularly that may deteriorate the day by day life of a victim. The present article is also framed to figure out the effect of school bullying on the psychological wellbeing of adolescents. Pages: 1037-1040Tehseen Nazir (Department of Guidance & Counseling, Ankara University, Turkey)Falak Nesheen (Department of Psychology… Read more Get Access
Economic affluence and happiness from psychological perspective Pages: 1041-1043 Farhat Jahan and Asiya Aijaz (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh ) Happiness is a pleasurable & satisfying experience or it is a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. Research studies show that our enduring level of happiness is determined by our happiness set point, life circumstances and intentional or voluntary activities. Lyubomirsky (2008) suggested that our “set point”, or happiness level determined by birth or genetics, accounts for 50% of happiness; circumstances such as marital status, earnings & looks determine 10%; and remainder of our happiness comes from intentional activities or things we can do to change our happiness level. In the early 21st century, economist and environmental sustainability advocates came to share psychologist's interest in the extent to which money and consumption can buy happiness. In this paper an attempt is made to explain the basic reasons of happiness, to assess the causes of happiness. An attempt was made to explain the basic of happiness, to assess the prevailing conditions which makes men and women happy and find out the causes responsible for happiness such as materialistic (money, physical attractiveness and material possessions increases affluence) and the mentalist positions (specific character traits such as self confidence and energy correlate), which explain happiness is about both wanting what we have and having what we want, As well as suggest certain ways and means to reduce unhappiness. Pages: 1041-1043Farhat Jahan and Asiya Aijaz (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh… Read more Get Access
किशोरों में हिंसक अभिवृत्ति परिवर्तन हेतु प्रेक्षाध्यान का प्रभावः एक अनुभव मूलक अध्ययन Pages: 1044-1048 अनिल धर एवं राजकुमार (जैन विश्वभारती विश्वविद्यालय, लाडनूं, राजस्थान) वर्तमान अध्ययन में 14 से 20 वर्ष के 9वी से 12वी कक्षा के छात्रों (लडकों) के न्यादर्श पर प्रेक्षाध्यान का उनकी हिंसक प्रवर्ति पर प्रभाव सम्बन्धि अन्वेषण किया गया इसमें पूर्व परिक्षण व चार माह बाद पश्च परिक्षण किया गया जहाँ नियंत्रित समूह मे 30 व प्रायोगिक समूह में 90 मानव सहभागी थें प्रायोगिक समूह को 30-30 के तीन समूहों में बांटा गया जिसमें प्रायोगिक समूह प्रथम ने 30 मिनट तक आसन व प्राणयाम, प्रायोगिक समूह 2 के 30 प्रायोज्यों ने प्रेक्षाध्यान (महाप्राण ध्वनि, श्वास प्रेक्षा, ज्योति केन्द्र प्रेक्षा, अनुपे्रक्षा) इस शोध कार्य में नियंत्रित व प्रायोगिक समूह के किशोरों की आक्रामकता मापने हेतु आक्रामकता मापनी (कुमारी रोमापाल, श्री तस्नीम नकबी, 1999) का प्रयोग किया गया। नियंत्रित व प्रायोगिक समूह के मध्य अन्तर व अन्तरा मे भिन्नता देखने हेतु टी सांख्यकी का प्रयोग किया गया और यह निष्कर्ष पाया गया पूर्व-प्रयोगिक समूह 1 व नियंत्रित समूह का हिंसात्मक अभिवर्ती के स्तर में कोई सार्थक एवं महत्वपूर्ण सांख्यकीक अंतर नही पाया गया। पूर्व-प्रयोगिक समूह 2 व नियंत्रित समूह का हिंसात्मक अभिवर्ती के स्तर में कोई सार्थक एवं महत्वपूर्ण सांख्यकीक अंतर नही पाया गया। पूर्व-प्रयोगिक समूह 3 व नियंत्रित समूह का हिंसात्मक अभिवर्ती के स्तर में कोई सार्थक एवं महत्वपूर्ण सांख्यकीक अंतर नही पाया गया। पश्च-प्रायोगिक समूह 1 व पश्च-प्रायोगिक समह 2 के हिंसात्मक अभिवर्ति के स्तर में सार्थक एवं सांख्किीय रूप से महत्वपूर्ण अंतर पाया गया। पश्च-प्रायोगिक समूह 2 व पश्च-प्रायोगिक समह 3 के हिंसात्मक अभिवर्ति के स्तर में सार्थक एवं सांख्किीय रूप से महत्वपूर्ण अंतर पाया गया। पश्च-प्रायोगिक समूह 1 व पश्च- प्रायोगिक समह 3 के हिंसात्मक अभिवर्ति के स्तर में सार्थक एवं सांख्किीय रूप से महत्वपूर्ण अंतर पाया गया। Pages: 1044-1048अनिल धर एवं राजकुमार (जैन विश्वभारती विश्वविद्यालय, लाडनूं, राजस्थान) Read more Get Access
Rumination, cognitive distortion, and its relation to anxiety and depression symptoms 1049-1061 Shimaa E. Basha (Department of Psychology, Helwan University, Egypt) The aim of this study was to examine relationship between rumination, cognitive distortion (failuregeneralization, Exaggeration, and Self Blame), anxiety and depression among university students. The study also attempted to find out the role of rumination, cognitive distortion (failuregeneralization, Exaggeration, and Self Blame) as predictors of anxiety and depression. The sample consisted of 270 Egyptian university students (male=117 with mean of 18.90 and St. = 0.968 and female= 153 with mean of=20.08 and St. = 1.064). The measures used in this study were; rumination response scale, cognitive distortion, Anxiety scale;Beck depression Inventory BDI-II. The result showed significant differences between males and females in Rumination and Anxiety in favor of the female sample and no significant differences were found between the two gender samples in depression, Cognitive distortion (failuregeneralization, Exaggeration, and Self Blame). The results also revealed a positive correlation betweenrumination and cognitive distortion(failuregeneralization, Exaggeration, and Self Blame) and Anxiety and depression symptoms in both male and female samples; ButExaggerationhas positive correlation betweenAnxiety and depression in female only. The findings also suggested that rumination and failure generalization was a significant predictors of Anxiety and depression in both male and female sample. 1049-1061Shimaa E. Basha (Department of Psychology, Helwan University, Egypt) Read more Get Access
Investigating relationship between trust and online communication Pages: 1062-1069 Nikita Agnihotri (Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi ) Sumit Chawla and Praval Jain (BPIT, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi) The aim of this study was to uncover the nature of relationship between trust and online communication. A sample of 119 was taken from under-graduate and post graduate students. Random Stratified Selection procedure was employed as to equally represent the population from which the sample was taken. The criterion groups that is, Gender, Level of Cynicism in relationships, Agreeableness in social interactions were compared on Introversion, Subjective-Wellbeing, Loneliness, Optimism, Self-esteem, Empathy, Anxiety and Stress. Level of Self-esteem, Loneliness and IRI were compared on basis of their trust level. t test was used for comparison of two criterion group; ANOVA was used for number of hours spent online and personality variables mentioned above. Also, Regression was administered. Significant differences were found on the said criterion groups. No significant difference was found on IRI on the basis of their trust level. Results are discussed based on the available reviews. Pages: 1062-1069Nikita Agnihotri (Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi )Sumit Chawla and Praval Jain… Read more Get Access
Stress and psychological and social resources for coping in informal family caregivers of cancer patients in Pakistan Pages: 1070-1075 Ziasma Khan and Ayesha Zia (University of Karachi, Pakistan) P. J. Watson (University of Tennessee Chattanooga, United States) Michael Nielsen and Kara Johnson (Georgia Southern University, United States) Zhuo Chen (University of Oregon, United States) This study clarified coping resources that might influence the stress experienced by family members responsible for the care of cancer patients. Informal family caregivers (N = 112) responded to the Kingston Caregiver Stress Scale, the Coping Strategies Inventory-Short Form, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, and a new Karachi Family Support Scale that was developed in this project. Coping strategies predicted lower stress with Problem-Focused Engagement being most noteworthy. Patient Directed Family Support was the lone social coping variable to correlate negatively with stress. Perceived Friend Support and Communication Family Support apparently served as social markers of greater stress. Coping strategies combined to define an Internal Psychological Coping factor. All other coping measures loaded on an External Social Coping factor. The new Karachi Family Support Scale displayed incremental validity. These data most importantly suggested that practical efforts to address patient-related problems might be the best way to reduce caregiver stress. Pages: 1070-1075Ziasma Khan and Ayesha Zia (University of Karachi, Pakistan)P. J. Watson (University of Tennessee… Read more Get Access
Role of critical thinking in ego identity statuses among adolescents Pages: 1076-1079 B. S. Sandhu and Swati Sharma (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) The study aimed at examining the role of critical thinking in ego identity statuses (identity achievement, identity moratorium, identity foreclosure and identity diffusion) among adolescents. Three hypotheses were formulated for empirical verification. These are: Identity achieved adolescents would be high on critical thinking as compared to diffusions, foreclosures and moratoriums; Moratorium adolescents would be high on critical thinking as compared to diffusions and foreclosures; Foreclosure adolescents would be high on critical thinking as compared to diffusions. The study was conducted on 100 adolescents (their age ranges between 17-21). The research methods include Extended Objective Measure of Ego-Identity Status - R (Bennion & Adams, 1986) and Watson-Glaser Critical thinking Appraisal - R (Watson & Glaser, 1994). Data were analyzed using one way analysis of variance. The result findings showed that foreclosures were found to be high on critical thinking as compared to diffusions. Pages: 1076-1079B. S. Sandhu and Swati Sharma (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) Read more Get Access
Relationship between alcohol use and purpose in life among senior high school students in Ghana Pages: 1080-1083 Anthony K. Nkyi (Counselling Centre, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. Ghana) The current study examined the degree of relationships between Alcohol and Purpose in Life among adolescents in Senior High Schools in Ghana. A sample of 244 students made up of 40.5% males (N= 98) and 59.5% females (N=144) completed demographic questionnaires, the Adolescent Alcohol and Drug Involvement Scale (AADIS) and Purpose in Life test (PIL). The mean age was 18.4 years. Pearson product moment correlation coefficients were performed to determine the relationship between AADIS and PIL and tested at 0.05 alpha level. The results of the analysis of the sample indicate that a significant negative correlation was found between AADIS and PIL, r (242) = -.296, p < .001. This result depicts a negative linear relationship of scores, where the low scores on the AADIS relate to high scores on the PIL test. As one's Alcohol usage decreases, meaningfulness gradually became more salient, and purpose in life is high. The results of the study suggest that health education that provides adolescents opportunities for growth and exploration may be useful tool in the prevention of alcohol use among senior high students in Ghana. It is therefore recommended that drug and alcohol education should be included in the senior high school curriculum to help in Ghana's educational sustainable development. Pages: 1080-1083Anthony K. Nkyi (Counselling Centre, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. Ghana) Read more Get Access
Gender differences in the ways of coping amongst HIV and AIDS patients Pages: 1084-1088 Asha Rani (STI Counselor, General Hospital Rohtak, Haryana) Promila Batra (Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana) Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) due to Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a viral disease that reduces the ability of a subject to defend the body against foreign substances. Many psychiatric and psychological syndromes accompanying HIV/AIDS may vary from one to another stage and every patient has to cope with both the disease and the accompanying stresses. This makes the patients doubly burdened, necessitating the positive coping and management among the HIV and AIDS patients. There are studies indicating that different coping strategies may influence the patients differently in managing the disease and mental health of the patients. It is important to study the differences in the ways of coping being adopted by these patients before designing interventions to train these patients about positive ways of coping. Gender is one of the important factors affecting how these coping strategies are mobilized. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess gender difference in adopting emotion and problem focused ways of coping by the HIV and AIDS patients. The investigation was carried out in Haryana on 500 patients suffering from this disease in age group of 25-50 years with mean age 37.5 years. An equal number of males and females, i.e., 250 male (HIV positive: 125 & AIDS: 125) and 250 female (HIV positive: 125 & AIDS: 125) patients were selected. The selected subjects were tested using the ways of coping questionnaire suggested by Folkman and Lazarus (1988). Frequency wise and amount/extent wise analysis was done. The Chi-square, means, SD's and 't' values were computed to interpret the data. The use of emotion-focused ways was more prevalent amongst both the male and female patients of HIV and AIDS. Simultaneously, the ways of coping were adopted by both males and females suffering from HIV or AIDS. Pages: 1084-1088Asha Rani (STI Counselor, General Hospital Rohtak, Haryana)Promila Batra (Department of Psychology, M.D. University… Read more Get Access
General health, well-being and perceived social support among Tibetans migrants presently residing in Shimla (H.P.) Pages: 1089-1094 Sugandha Gupta and Meenakshi (Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu) Migration has become an integral feature of the national economy and family life in many parts of the developing world. A core element in assessing the consequences of migration is to understand its impact on social well-being with respect to health, which is critical in facilitating migrants' socioeconomic attainments and integration into host communities. Previous studies on immigrants to developed societies suggest that migration and settlement is a stressful process compounded by a loss of social support, with potentially negative impacts on mental health and health behaviours. The present study aimed to examine general health, perceived social support and well being in Tibetan population (male and female) residing in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. A Cross sectional data of 80 Tibetan (40 males and 40 females) between 30-60 years were collected through purposive sampling. Results have shown no significant difference between males and females on general health, perceived social support and well- being. Results indicate that Tibetans living in Shimla have better general health, social support and well-being. Because of the availability of old age benefits, pensions, and health insurance, financial independence, and fewer problems with healthcare access and affordability. Better living conditions, sense of security and supportive attitude of the host country makes adaptation easier. Pages: 1089-1094Sugandha Gupta and Meenakshi (Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu) Read more Get Access
Parenting stress in relation to children’s problem behaviors among fathers of children with intellectual disability Pages: 1095-1099 Rajesh Kumar and Hardeep Lal Joshi (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana) The present study was designed to find out the relationship between parenting stress and problem behavior in children with intellectual disability among fathers of children with intellectual disability. Parenting Stress Index (Abidin, 1995) and Behavioral Assessment Scale for Indian Children With Mental Retardation (Peshawaria & Venkatesan, 1992) Part-B were completed by 225 fathers of children with intellectual disability. The mean age of father was 38.4 years and the mean age of children was 10.5 years. All the children selected are having IQ below 70. Problem behaviors show significant positive correlation with child domain of stress and parent domain of stress. This is clear indication that problem behaviors in children produce stress among fathers who are actively involved in care giving role. Pages: 1095-1099Rajesh Kumar and Hardeep Lal Joshi (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Influence of media on body image satisfaction: An exploratory study on urban Bengali females Pages: 1100-1104 Sonia Agnes Mitra (Department of Psychology, Calcutta University, Kolkata) Deepshikha Ray (Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata) Sudeshna Das (Department of Psychology, Practising Clinical Psychologist, AMRI Hospital, Kolkata) The aim of the present research was to examine the self perception with regard to body image of urban young adult females with a mean age of 21.99 years belonging to the upper-middle and middle-middle socio-economic status as measured by Kuppuswamy's socio economic status scale (2013). The participants did not have any history of any eating disorder or medical condition that poses any dietary restriction. The participants were assessed o socio Cultural Attitude towards Appperance Questionnaire (SATAQ-3; Thompson et al., 1995), The Body Satisfaction Scale (BSS) prepared by Slade et al. (1990), The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ; Cooper et al., 1987) and the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (1965). The findings of the present study revealed that the participants did not endorse western stereotypes of body image and there was no significant association between their body image concerns and self perceptions. Pages: 1100-1104Sonia Agnes Mitra (Department of Psychology, Calcutta University, Kolkata)Deepshikha Ray (Department of Psychology, University… Read more Get Access
The influence of traditional beliefs of maternal care on obesity in young mothers: A qualitative analysis Pages: 1105-1108 Prajeesh P. (Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry ) Vijayalakshmi (Consultant Psychologist, Kindle Psychology Centre, Manjery, Kerala) Human pregnancy and delivery are normal physiological phenomena as in the case of all other mammals. However, in all cultures it is treated as a complex process. Most of the rituals and traditions of maternity care are for the wellbeing of the mother and child. Nevertheless, some traditional rituals are unscientific. They may cause psychological and physiological problems leading to obesity or may even cause obesity in children. Unfortunately, the educated people also tend to follow these rituals. The present study explores the traditional beliefs of maternal care, which causes psychological and physiological problems and how they lead to obesity. A purposive sample of 12 young obese mothers was interviewed. Using Smith's phenomenological method the theme was established through coding, categorizing and labeling. From 55 significant statements, 3 themes emerged. Traditional beliefs that develop obesity are (a) Lowering physical exercise by restricting household activities and hobbies (b) Depressive symptoms due to detachment from spouse (c) Unhealthy food habits such as consuming more confectionaries, ghee and fast food. Pages: 1105-1108Prajeesh P. (Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry )Vijayalakshmi (Consultant Psychologist, Kindle Psychology… Read more Get Access
Effect of mental health on creativity Pages: 1109-1113 K. Viswanath, K. Janardhan Reddy and S. Viswanatha Reddy (Department of Psychology, SVU College of Sciences, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh) The aim of the present research is to examine the effect of mental health on creativity among high school going students. For the present study 600 high school boys and girls were selected. To assess the mental health and creativity of the students; Mental Health Analysis Questionnaire by Reddy and Nagarathnamma and Creativity Scale by Venkatarami Reddy was admitted to students. To test the hypotheses the data was interpreted using 't' test. Results revealed that there is significant impact of mental health on creativity. High creative group boys and girls possessed better mental health than low creative boys and girls. Pages: 1109-1113K. Viswanath, K. Janardhan Reddy and S. Viswanatha Reddy (Department of Psychology, SVU College… Read more Get Access
Pattern of personality among convicts of central prison of Tripura Pages: 1114-1117 Anjana Bhattacharjee and Rebeka Debbarma (Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh) The present paper examined the pattern of personality of the male and female convicts of the Central Prison of Tripura. Further the paper was intended to explore the pattern of personality among the convict and the non-convict population. The sample was consisted of 63 convicts (male and female) and all of them selected purposively from the central prison of Tripura. The non convicts (N= 50) were also selected purposively from Agartala and its suburban areas. Neo Five Factor Personality Inventory was used for data collection. Data analyses revealed significant difference between male and female convicts in the two dimensions of personality like neuroticism and agreeableness. However, they did not differ significantly in the dimension of extraversion, openness to experience and conscientiousness. Further, the result revealed significant difference between the convicts and non convicts in all the dimensions of personality. Pages: 1114-1117Anjana Bhattacharjee and Rebeka Debbarma (Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Gender difference in emotional intelligence among college students Pages: 1118-1121 Ramesh D. Waghmare (Department of Psychology, Dr. B. A. M. U. Aurangabad, Maharashtra) The present study aimed of the research was to find out the “Gender difference between emotional Intelligence.” To study by research seated variables is gender. The sample has 80 college students in each 40 male college students and 40 female college students; scale was use for data collection was personal data sheet and emotional Intelligence scale by Hyde, Pethe, Dhor and Dhar. Sample design was used and data were Analysis by Mean, SD and 'F' values. Results show, there was no significant difference of Empathy, Self-Motivation, Managing Relations, Integrity, Self-development, Value orientation and Commitment between Male and Female college students. There is significant difference of Self-awareness, Emotional Stability and Altruistic Behavior between male and female college Pages: 1118-1121Ramesh D. Waghmare (Department of Psychology, Dr. B. A. M. U. Aurangabad, Maharashtra) Read more Get Access
Organizational care and support of sheltered street children Pages: 1122-1125 G. Sarvani (Department of Psychology, Dr. L.B College of Education, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Prades) The present study is to find out the organizational care and support of sheltered street children. The sample consist 444 respondents. 176 are from government shelters, and 268 are from non government shelters. For this purpose Organizational care and support developed by researcher were used. The data obtained were analyzed through t- test to know the mean difference between the government and non government groups. Government sheltered street children have more health problems, more organizational facilities and less social support than non government sheltered street children. Pages: 1122-1125G. Sarvani (Department of Psychology, Dr. L.B College of Education, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Prades) Read more Get Access

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