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The effect of single parent and both parents family on emotional and behavioral problems Pages: 1235-1237 Ajay Kumar Maurya and Ashok Parasar (Ankur Rehab Center, Dharmpuri, Indore) Ajay Sharma (Shri Arvindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, M.P.) This study was two group comparative designs on a sample of 60 children in age group of 6-18 years hailing from an equal number of single and both parent family homes to examine their reported prevalence of problem and to see whether students (males & females) and intact and non-intact families has difference in their Emotional and Behavioural Problems. For assessment of problem behaviors in children, the Emotional and Behavior Problem Scale (EBPS-2) was used in this study. Taking consent for the study, the detail about the study was explained to the students. The socio demographic details were filled by participants and proper instruction was given to the participants. The Emotional and Behaviour Problem Scale (EBPS-2) on 30 both parents and 30 single parent's student were administered. Results show that, on the whole, children from intact parent family homes have fewer behaviour problems than those from single parent households. In relation to associated variables, more boys than girls are reported as having additional problem behaviours within the studied sample in the present study. The results are discussed along with its implications planning parent training and home to deal with Emotional and Behaviour problems and also enrichment training programs especially for the single parent families in our country. Pages: 1235-1237Ajay Kumar Maurya and Ashok Parasar (Ankur Rehab Center, Dharmpuri, Indore)Ajay Sharma (Shri Arvindo… Read more Get Access
Depression, anxiety and stress among parents of disabled children Pages: 1238-1240 Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan (Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat) Sih Min Sieng (University Malaysia Sabah, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia) Parents were reported to experience complex feelings with the birth of a disabled or special child. Parents feel upset about the society's attitude towards their children which add their stress level. Aim of the study was to find the level of depression, anxiety and stress among parents with disabled child. Study also aimed to find the relationship between depression, anxiety and stress level among parents with disabled child. A cross sectional survey was conducted. Thirty parents (25 mothers and 5 fathers) with disabled child were participated in the study. The children were in the age range of 7 to 12 years with diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy. Parents were selected randomly from a special school in Sbah, Malaysia where their children were studying. Socio-demographic data sheet and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS) questionnaire were administered individually. Data was analysed by using SPSS16.0. The result showed that the depression, anxiety and stress level of parents with disabled child are low. The result also showed that there was a positive relationship between the level of depression, anxiety and stress among parents with disabled child. Low level of anxiety, depression and stress were noticed among the parents. Pages: 1238-1240Rejani Thudalikunnil Gopalan (Gujarat Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar, Gujarat)Sih Min Sieng (University Malaysia Sabah… Read more Get Access
Spirituality and wellbeing among antenatal women Pages: 1241-1243 N.D.S. Naga Seema, Sangeetha Thomas and Ruopfuvinuo Pienyu (Centre for Health Psychology, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad) B. Srinadh (Fetal Medicine Specialist, Asian Institute of Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics, Hyderabad) Religion and spirituality contribute significantly in the life of a pregnant woman towards her physical and psychological well-being. Hence this study was designed to explore the relationship between spirituality and well-being among antenatal women. Thirty women in the age group of 18 to 31 years were selected as participants from the outpatient departments of the antenatal clinics of two leading hospitals in Hyderabad. The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale and Daily Spiritual Experience Scale were used. Spearman rs showed significant positive correlation between overall well-being and spirituality scores of the participants. The results also indicated that an increase in personal meaning, religiosity, and spirituality scores of the participants resulted in a significant increase in their well-being scores. Implications and shortcomings were also discussed. Pages: 1241-1243N.D.S. Naga Seema, Sangeetha Thomas and Ruopfuvinuo Pienyu (Centre for Health Psychology, University of… Read more Get Access
Work-life balance, stress, and coping strategies as determinants of job satisfaction among police personnel Pages: 1244-1247 Arifa Bushra Kazmi and Ajai Pratap Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, VBS Purvanchal University, Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh) This study tries to examine the impact of work-life balance, stress, and coping strategies on job satisfaction among police personnel. Present study was conducted on a sample of 350 police personnel. They responded in Hindi to work-life balance scale, stress scale, coping strategies scale and job satisfaction scale. Results indicate that work-life balance, operational stress, and destructive coping strategies significantly predicted job satisfaction. The findings have implications for possible program and policy developments seeking to prevent stress and increasing job satisfaction among police personnel in India. Pages: 1244-1247Arifa Bushra Kazmi and Ajai Pratap Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, VBS Purvanchal University… Read more Get Access
Temperament and forgiveness as predictor of mental health among adults Pages: 1248-1251 Sonu Bansal and Hardeep Lal Joshi (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra) The main aim of the present investigation is to study Temperament and Forgiveness as predictor of Mental Health among adults. For achieving the objectives of present investigation, a representative sample of 300 adults has taken from different background. The selected subjects received The Heartland Forgiveness Scale (Thompson, 2005), The Forgiving Personality Scale (Kamat et al., 2006), Symptoms Check List-90-R (Dragotis et al., 1973) and Formal Characteristic of Behaviour-Temperament Inventory (Darolia & Kumar, 2003). The results of stepwise regression analysis shows that four predictor of forgiveness and temperament predict mental health among adults. These predictor are Endurance, Sensory Sensitivity, Forgiving Personality and Situational Forgiveness. Pages: 1248-1251Sonu Bansal and Hardeep Lal Joshi (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra) Read more Get Access
Life satisfaction in patients undergoing kidney dialysis Pages: 1252-1255 Kavisha Raval and Kamayani Mathur (Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) The kidneys are bean shaped organs that serve several essential roles in humans. The most important function of the kidneys is to remove wastes from the body. When the kidneys do not work as well as they should, the wastes in the body are not removed. This condition can be treated by dialysis wherein accumulated waste is removed from the patients' body either by Hemodialysis (HD) or Peritoneal dialysis (PD). On an average 2,53,050 patients undergo dialysis every month in India. The present research investigated upon the impact of dialysis on life satisfaction of 120 patients undergoing HD or PD. The Life Satisfaction Scale (LSS) had six dimensions viz. Health, Personal, Economic, Marital, Social and Job satisfaction {Alam and Srivastava, 2001.}was administered to the patients. The results were statistically analysed using a 2x2 ANOVA design, findings of the current research indicated that PD patients had significantly higher health satisfaction as compared to HD patients. The males exhibited higher overall life satisfaction compared to females. The PD patients had higher overall life satisfaction compared to HD patients. It was observed that significant interaction effect existed between gender and type of dialysis with regards to overall life satisfaction. Pages: 1252-1255Kavisha Raval and Kamayani Mathur (Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) Read more Get Access
Well-being: Concept, barriers and promotion Pages: 1256-1259 Aradhana Shukla (Department of Psychology, Kumaon University, S.S.J. Campus, Almora) In these days considerable attention is being made on carving the positive aspect of life and in this regard the relative efficacy of the concept of well being can not be denied. The notion of wellbeing can best be defined as a complex construct which is comprised of optimal psychological functioning and experience .It reveals the positive affects even for the negative circumstances, but it ,too is not the sheer absence of mental illness. Surely, it makes a balance between positive affect and negative circumstances .However, it is deeply with favorable emotions, negative affect and total cognitive awareness of life satisfaction. Positive affect consists of pleasant emotion or feeling while negative emotion causes negative feeling and thus, hampers the roots of well being .So,there is a need to understand the concept of well being ,try to minimize the hampering factors and attempt to enhance its magnitude and then, spread in the society . This is a review cum observation based paper in which the author has shed light on the concept of well being and its current status in Indian scenario .The barriers of wellbeing are also discussed that disturb the flow of well being .At last, strategies for the promotion of well being is also discussed with a desire of universal welfare or Lok Kalyan ,which can only be possible by thinking ,perceiving ,acting and behaving good for the society and that must be unconditional . Pages: 1256-1259Aradhana Shukla (Department of Psychology, Kumaon University, S.S.J. Campus, Almora) Read more Get Access
Study of attention in children and adolescents with obsessive compulsive disorder their first-degree relatives and healthy controls Pages: 1260-1262 Madhumita Bhattacharyya and Vinod Kumar Sinha (Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi) Masroor Jahan (Ranchi Institute of Neuropsychiatry and Allied Sciences, Ranchi) Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a common, heritable and disabling neuropsychiatric disorder. Evidence from cognitive and neuroimaging studies (functional and structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET)) have generally been taken to be supportive of these theoretical models; however, results from these studies have not been entirely congruent with each other. Attempts have been made to delineate genetic contributions in OCDwith an ongoing search for neurocognitive endophenotypesbut have met with limited success. In this study, we attempted to study and compare the attentional property of patients with OCD, their first-degree relatives (FDRs) and healthy controls. A cross-sectional design study was carried out with eight patients (age 11-16 yrs.), their eight siblings and eight age matched healthy controls who were screened using GHQ-12. As part of this assessment, we administered Stroop Colour Word Test on affected children and adolescents with OCD, their non-affected siblings and normal control. SPSS version 20.0 was used for data analysis. The patients with OCD performed worse than their FDRs as well as from the normal control group on test assessing attention, (P > 0.01). Study revealed deficits in attention, and supported the involvement of responsibilityof fronto-striatal loop in OCD. The present study reveals attention in OCD is impaired. Pages: 1260-1262Madhumita Bhattacharyya and Vinod Kumar Sinha (Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi)Masroor Jahan (Ranchi Institute… Read more Get Access
Postpartum reproductive health care of Hindu and Muslim women: A comparative study Pages: 1263-1267 Alok Kumar (Department of Sociology, C. C. S. University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh) This paper compares the postnatal reproductive health care among Hindu and Muslim women, and thrust in mainly on the socio-economic profile of the women and includes attitude towards the age at marriage, pregnancy/delivery and children, attitude of women and their family members after child birth specifically examining the prevalence of post-delivery complications and finally, source of consultation/ treatment for post delivery complications. Keeping all the above facts in view, the researcher has decided to investigate the phenomenon by using interview and observation technique at Bulandshahar City, district head quarter. The results reveal that Hindu women belong to high socio economic profile in comparison to Muslim women, are more aware and careful about their prenatal and postnatal reproductive health, their in-laws take care of their children, still they suffer from various diseases and have weak infant; another contradictory finding is that Muslim women belong to lower socio economic profile in comparison to Hindu women; are not aware and careful about their prenatal and postnatal reproductive healthy but they are living health life and have healthy infants to that of Hindu women which is really surprising and stimulating issue for further research. Pages: 1263-1267Alok Kumar (Department of Sociology, C. C. S. University, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh) Read more Get Access
Self-care behaviour and well-being of diabetic patients Pages: 1268-1271 Farah Habib and Anisa M. Durrani (Department of Home Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) The present paper explores the relationship between self-care behavior and physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing of diabetic patients. Self-care refers to actions and attitudes which contribute to the maintenance of well-being. In terms of health maintenance, self-care is “any activity of an individual, family or community, with the intention of improving or restoring health, or treating or preventing disease”. Seven essential self-care behaviors which predict good outcomes are healthy eating, being physically active, monitoring of blood sugar, compliant with medications, good problem-solving skills, healthy coping skills and risk-reduction behaviors. For Diabetes patient these seven behaviors have been found to be positively correlated with good glycemic control, reduction of complications and improvement in quality of life. Diabetes self-care requires the patient to make many dietary and lifestyle modifications supplemented with the supportive role of healthcare staff for maintaining a higher level of self-confidence for a successful behavioral change leading to a well-being. Diabetes not only affects a person physically but also emotionally. Thus management of diabetes requires a holistic approach which will include taking care of emotional and psychological well-being. Recent articles, papers and journals were reviewed for the purpose of the present study. The paper concludes with the discussion and findings of the importance of health care behaviors in improving well-being of diabetic patients. Pages: 1268-1271Farah Habib and Anisa M. Durrani (Department of Home Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh… Read more Get Access
Somnambulism: Co-occurrence with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Pages: 1272-1274 Phoram Trivedi (Consultant Psychologist, CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad) Tatpar Joshipura (Khyati Institute of Physiotherapy, Army Cantonment, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) With an extremely rare occurrence, especially in adults, sleep walking, medically known as Somnambulism remains a much under studied area in the arena of sleep disorders. This case study aims to discuss the treatment of an 18 year old female who presented with two episodes of somnambulism following prolonged anxiety and sleep difficulties. The patient's medical and psychotherapeutic treatment continued over a period of six months. Cognitive behavioral intervention coupled with a sound therapeutic rapport helped achieve collaborative goals of setting proper sleep patterns through better management of anxiety and other negative feelings. Outpatient follow-up after six months showed no occurrence of somnambulism or sleep disturbance and anxiety was greatly reduced too. Structured CBT can thus be used as first line treatment to manage sleep disorders. Pages: 1272-1274Phoram Trivedi (Consultant Psychologist, CIMS Hospital, Ahmedabad)Tatpar Joshipura (Khyati Institute of Physiotherapy, Army Cantonment… Read more Get Access
Substance abuse prevention among adolescent: What works and what does not Pages: 1275-1277 Kaisolo Pazhiini (Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu ) Adolescent's substance abuse has become a major area of concern to health professionals, researchers, educationists, policy makers etc. With the rate of substance abuse soaring high across continents, many governmental bodies and other organisations began its effort to prevent substance abuse. In its effort of prevention, numerous strategies and approach were adopted and implemented. In their field application, it is found that some programmes were successful whereas others not successful. Thus, this study aims at synthesizing those interventions targeting at the prevention among adolescents and brings out a complete picture of what intervention works and what doesn't. Upon critically reviewing such programme, it would help those organisations and individuals better understand the existing and recent findings and recommendations. Sharing their educational effort and the preventive activities enable professionals to adopt and replicate similar curriculum to areas and communities where such programmes are needed. The analyses of those training programme indicate that intervention which provides a comprehensive self building and empowerment model were found more successful and effective than those providing merely knowledge based and scare campaign. Pages: 1275-1277Kaisolo Pazhiini (Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development, Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu ) Read more Get Access
Structure of lateralization: Evidence from peripheral and central measures Pages: 1-8 Indiwar Misra (Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand) Damodar Suar (Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal) Manas K. Mandal (Defence Institute of Psychological, Research, New Delhi) The present study examines the structure of laterality on the basis of association observed among several central and peripheral measures. The sample comprised of 224 persons namely right- (n = 142), left- (n = 61) and mixed-handers (n =21). Three models were tested using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis to see the relationship between the laterality quotients of different task asymmetries. The first model tested 'global and local' relationship, the second model tested the 'global' relationship and the third model tested the 'local' relationship. Results reveal that the local model has the better fit indices than the other two models and this model comprises of six factors. First factor consists of laterality quotients of preference measures of hand, foot, eye, and ear. The second factor is made of the laterality quotients of motor performances of hand and foot. The third, fourth, fifth, and sixth factors consists of the laterality quotients of verbal and non-verbal components each of dichotic listening task, dichaptic task, split visual field and lateral eye movement respectively. Pages: 1-8Indiwar Misra (Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, Uttarakhand)Damodar Suar (Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur… Read more Get Access
Study of well-being across age group Pages: 9-11 Alka (N. M. P. G. College, Hansi, Hisar, Haryana) Nov Rattan Sharma (Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana) Adolescence is a age, when so many physical and mental changes are occurred in the their life. These changes are affect their physical structure, behavior, relationship and many aspects of the adolescent life. These revolutionary changes challenge their growth, personality and develop new concepts. Well-being plays an important role in the life of adolescents. This provide confidence, courage, and make able to adolescents to face the different challenges of their life and give direction to fulfill their dreams with more enthusiasm. This study was conducted on 300 students (150 Boys and 150 Girls) studying in different grade from 7th to 12th classes of Bhiwani city school. These participants tested on Well-Being Scale. The findings reported that the concern about well-being which deals with the different age group. Pages: 9-11Alka (N. M. P. G. College, Hansi, Hisar, Haryana)Nov Rattan Sharma (Department of Psychology… Read more Get Access
Emotional intelligence, resilience and temperament as predictors of mental health among adolescents Pages: 12-17 Narender and Hardeep Lal Joshi (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana) Mental health of adolescents is a major concern area for psychologists. In order to find out different variables that contribute and predict mental health among adolescents, the present study was planned to examine the relationship between Mental Health, Emotional, Intelligence, Resilience and Temperament among Adolescents. Mental Health Battery (MHB), Multidimensional Measure of Emotional Intelligence (MMEI), Resilience Scale (RS) and The Formal Characteristics of Behavior-Temperament Inventory (FCB-TI) were employed on 400 adolescents within the age range of 15 to 19 years. The data was subjected to Pearson's Product Moment Method of correlation and Multiple Regression analysis. Results revealed that positive association exists between components of Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence. In the same way Resilience and Temperament correlates positively with Mental Health. Results also revealed that emotional intelligence, temperament, and resilience play important role in mental health of adolescents. Finding also revealed that emotional intelligence (motivating oneself, handling relationships, managing emotions), temperament (endurance, emotional reactivity) and resilience predict 30%variance (R2=.30) of mental health among adolescents. Pages: 12-17Narender and Hardeep Lal Joshi (Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Mindfulness based cognitiacve therapy for depression in the elderly Pages: 18-21 Vikas Yadav (Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi) Increasing incidence of the depression in the elderly has become a major problem. Apart from the traditional therapeutic & pharmacological approach, Mindfulness based cognitive therapy as a treatment of the depression in the elderly has gained prominence. The background of MBCT, its theoretical features and its current evidence base has been discussed. The aim is to review the literature on the topic & lay down the guidelines for the future research. Pages: 18-21Vikas Yadav (Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi) Read more Get Access
Significance of psychometric assessment in a case of organic involvement: A case report Pages: 22-23 Shivani Pandey (Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) Shweta Singh and Anil Nischal (Department of Psychiatry, King George Medical University, Lucknow, U.P.) The role of psychometric assessment in the diagnosis of persons with organic involvement had been reported since decade; however there is dearth of literature supporting the diagnostic significance of psychometric assessment in cases which apparently do not exhibit any active psychopathology or organic signs and symptoms. We report a case, referred for routine psychometric assessment for the purpose of diagnostic clarification. Detailed psychiatric history and MSE did not reveal any active psychopathology or signs and symptoms. In depth Psychometric assessment indicated significant organic involvement. Following which Neurological reference was sought. MRI was done which revealed well defined heterogeneous enhancing soft tissue lesion (5.94.24.2 cm in size) with areas of cystic/necrotic changes, calcification/hemorrhage in right temporal region. Psychometric assessment procedure is crucial for diagnostic clarification especially with persons who apparently do not exhibit any active psychopathology or organic signs and symptoms. Pages: 22-23Shivani Pandey (Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)Shweta Singh and Anil… Read more Get Access
Positive personality attributes and executive functions among postgraduates Pages: 24-29 Satish Kumar, Amrita Yadava and Nov Rattan Sharma (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana) Executive functions are cognitive abilities that allocate for more goal-oriented and self-directed behavior. It is well-established fact that these higher cognitive control abilities are associated with lower levels of negative emotion and allocate positive states. The objective of this piece of research was to examine the associations between positive psychological characteristics i.e. well-being, forgiveness and empathy with executive functions. The sample consisted of 100 postpostgraduates who are taken from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak by using incidental sampling technique. The age range of the sample varies from 20 to 30 years. The participants are administered Subjective Well-Being Inventory (SUBI), Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS), Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) and Executive Functions Index (EFI). The data were subjected to correlational analysis in order to assess the relationship between the variables. Further regression analysis was applied to identify positive psychological characteristics which predict executive functions. Results indicated that forgiveness, empathy and well-being seem associated with executive functions. Regression analysis indicated that three variables i.e. forgiveness dimensions i.e. Self and Situation and well-being total accounted for 32% of the variance in executive functions. Thus, it is evident that positive psychological attributes related to forgiveness (self & situation) and well being played a significant role in executive functions. Pages: 24-29Satish Kumar, Amrita Yadava and Nov Rattan Sharma (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University… Read more Get Access
Women and mental health Pages: 30-36 Ashu Dhawan (Clinical Psychologist, Hisar, Haryana) The reality of women's lives remains invisible to men and women alike and this invisibility persists at all levels beginning with the family to the nation. Although geographically men and women share the same space, they live in different worlds. The mere fact that “Women hold up half the sky”- does not appear to give them a position of dignity and equality. True, that over the years women have made great strides in many areas with notable progress in reducing some gender gaps. Sprawling inequalities persist in their access to education, health care, physical and financial resources and opportunities in the political, economic, social and cultural spheres. Women's mental health has drawn attention not only from scholars, practitioners but also the media and the general public at large, acknowledging the dual role of biologically determined gender and socially determined gender in the way Health including Mental health's conceptualization. It is observed at all levels of scientific understanding right from the sociocultural to the hormonal, cellular and DNA levels. But it is also important to study gender differences in conditions less frequently found in women or has a relatively milder course and outcome in women and girls. The origins, expressions, course and outcome and the responses to treatment of all psychiatric illnesses differ in women than men. Pages: 30-36Ashu Dhawan (Clinical Psychologist, Hisar, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Impact of physical distress and psychological distress in women passing through different stages of menopause Pages: 37-40 Rutuja Karkhanis and Kamayani Mathur (Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) Menopause is understood as the permanent cessation of menstruation as a result of the loss of ovarian activity which may lead various physical and mental health problems (WHO, 1999). The aim of the study was to examine the impact of physical distress and Psychological Distress in women undergoing through the phase of menopauseA sample of 300 women of Pre, Peri and Post Menopause phase were taken which were equally divided into 100 each. To measure the Physical and Psychological Distress in women, Cornell Medical Health Index(1947) was used. Spearmen correlation method was used to measure the between correlation between phases of menopause and physical & psychological distress. The findings of the study showed that there is a positive correlation between pre menopausal phase and psychological (r=6.66). Peri menopausal phase has a positive correlation between the physical distress(r=14.63) and psychological distress(r=5.89). Post menopausal has a positive correlation between Physical Distress(r=1.00) and psychological distress (r=1.00). Pages: 37-40Rutuja Karkhanis and Kamayani Mathur (Department of Psychology, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) Read more Get Access
Positive affectivity as a moderator of occupational stress and ill-health Pages: 41-44 Shashi Prabha Kashyap, Sandeep Kumar and Virendra Byadwal (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) It is well established by the researchers that high levels of occupational stress leads to ill-health. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the factors which moderate the relationship between occupational stress and ill-health. The present study was conducted to examine the role of positive affectivity as a moderator of the relationship between occupational stress and ill-health among supervisors. The sample of this study consisted of 315 supervisory level employees of manufacturing organizations in India. The sampling techniques used was convenience sampling. Measures used for measuring occupational stress, ill-health and positive affectivity were Occupational Stress Index, General Health Questionnaire and Positive Affectivity dimension of Positive and Negative Affect Scale respectively. The moderated regression analysis of the data revealed that positive affectivity significantly moderate the relationship between occupational stress and ill-health of the supervisory level employees. This study may help supervisors to understand and develop one of the their positive traits or attributes, i.e., positive affectivity could be helpful in resisting occupational stress and maintaining their good health. Pages: 41-44Shashi Prabha Kashyap, Sandeep Kumar and Virendra Byadwal (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University… Read more Get Access
Anxiety and depression in chronic headache patients: Major concern for community mental health Pages: 45-47 Neeti Sharma, Ashutosh Gupta, Prerna Puri, and Manika Mohan (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur) Gupta, A. (Principal, Data Scientist, Walmart Labs) Many evidences support the anxiety-headache-depression syndrome as a distinct disorder, and also its association with psychiatric illness. This study highlights the importance of prospective research for studying the developmental course and consequences of headache syndromes. The relevant information for the sample of 100 patients was recorded on a Performa designed for this purpose comprising of socio-demographic variables like age, gender and triggering factors. The correlation-coefficient indicated a significant positive relationship between the anxiety and depression in chronic headache patients. These findings implicate high prevalence of anxiety and depression in the general population, and indicate an association between headache and psychological disorders. Also, various psychotherapies should be applied to the headache patients so as to treat them right at the onset level of anxiety and depression. Pages: 45-47Neeti Sharma, Ashutosh Gupta, Prerna Puri, and Manika Mohan (Department of Psychology, University of… Read more Get Access
Positive personality attributes and executive functions among post-graduates Pages: 48-53 Satish Kumar, Amrita Yadava and Nov Rattan Sharma (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana) Executive functions are cognitive abilities that allocate for more goal-oriented and self-directed behavior. It is well-established fact that these higher cognitive control abilities are associated with lower levels of negative emotion and allocate positive states. The objective of this piece of research was to examine the associations between positive psychological characteristics i.e. well-being, forgiveness and empathy with executive functions. The sample consisted of 100 postpostgraduates who are taken from Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak by using incidental sampling technique. The age range of the sample varies from 20 to 30 years. The participants are administered Subjective Well-Being Inventory (SUBI), Heartland Forgiveness Scale (HFS), Interpersonal Reactivity Index (IRI) and Executive Functions Index (EFI). The data were subjected to correlational analysis in order to assess the relationship between the variables. Further regression analysis was applied to identify positive psychological characteristics which predict executive functions. Results indicated that forgiveness, empathy and well-being seem associated with executive functions. Regression analysis indicated that three variables i.e. forgiveness dimensions i.e. Self and Situation and well-being total accounted for 32% of the variance in executive functions. Thus, it is evident that positive psychological attributes related to forgiveness (self & situation) and well being played a significant role in executive functions. Pages: 48-53Satish Kumar, Amrita Yadava and Nov Rattan Sharma (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University… Read more Get Access
Impact of antidepressants on periodontal health: A pilot study Pages: 54-55 Zareen Fatima and Afshan Bey (Department of Periodontics, Dr. Z A Dental College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh) S. A. Azmi (Department of Psychiatry, J. N. Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) Periodontal disease is an immune-inflammatory response of tooth supporting structures to microbial dental plaque. It is influenced by various factors such as poor oral hygiene, smoking, systemic diseases and psychological factors like stress, depression, anxiety. This study investigated the impact of antidepressant drugs on periodontal health. A total of 52 subjects were included in this case control study those were suffering from severe depression(HAMD Score≥16) for more than 1 year. In this 26 subjects were on antidepressants (case group) and rests were not taking any drugs for depression (control group). Periodontal examination was done to measure oral hygiene index, gingival index, probing pocket depth and clinical attachment level. Values for debris index, calculus index, gingival index, mean probing depth and clinical attachment level were 1.74±0.56, 1.62±0.53, 1.49±0.51, 3.15±0.84,4.31±1.25and 1.69±0.56, 1.30±0.63, 1.33±0.71, 3.10±0.89 in the case group and the control group respectively. A Univariate analysis was performed using software for statistical analysis. Values for all the parameters were significantly high in case of depression patients taking antidepressants in comparison to patients not on drugs (p<0.05). Within the limits of this study it is possible to conclude that there was significant impact of antidepressants on periodontal health. Pages: 54-55Zareen Fatima and Afshan Bey (Department of Periodontics, Dr. Z A Dental College, Aligarh… Read more Get Access
Early onset dementia: Subtypes and neuropsychiatric aspects Pages: 56-60 Kapil S. Kulkarni (Resident Doctor in Psychiatry, Jagjivan Ram, Hospital, Western Railways, Mumbai Central) Swapna R. Joshi (Junior Psychologist, Pune, Maharashtra) J. P. Rawat (Senior Psychiatrist, Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Western Railways, Mumbai Central) Charles Pinto (Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Jagjivan Ram Hospital Western Railways, Mumbai Central, BYL Nair Hospital and TN Medical College, Mumbai, Holy Family Hospital, Mumbai) Malay Dave (Honorary Consultant Psychiatrist, Jagjivan Ram Hospital, Western Railways, Mumbai Central, BYL Nari Hospital and TN Medical College, Mumbai) Early onset dementia (EOD) is the dementia occurring before 65 years of age. Major causes of EOD are Alzheimer's disease (AD), vascular dementia (VaD) and fronto temporal dementia (FTD) along with some reversible causes. We aimed to know 1) Clinical characteristics of EOD 2) Pattern of first presentation 3) Role head injury, smoking and alcohol abuse 4) Impact on activities of daily living (ADL) 5) Complications like delirium and psychosis. We collected data after evaluation of cognitively impaired patients during 2011 to 2013. Interpretation was done by using frequency distribution. Out of 280 patients 50 were diagnosed as EOD (18%). Males were 43/50 (86%) and females were 7/50 (14%). AD was main cause of EOD (38%) followed by VaD (34%) and FTD (14%). About 42% presented with behavioral and 38% with memory symptoms as first presentation while 20% had both. Alcohol abuse and smoking was seen in 46% and 42% respectively. 14% patients showed positive family history of EOD and history of head injury. Psychosis was seen in 34% and delirium in 14 % in the course of illness. VaD (76%) most commonly affected ADL followed by FTD (71%) and AD (68%). We concluded that 1) EOD was more prevalent in male.2) FTD commonly presented with behavioral while AD with memory problems as first presentation. 3) Alcohol abuse and head injury predisposed to MxD while smoking to VaD. 4) VaD most severely affected ADL followed by FTD and AD. 5) Delirium was frequent VaD while psychosis in AD. Pages: 56-60Kapil S. Kulkarni (Resident Doctor in Psychiatry, Jagjivan Ram, Hospital, Western Railways, Mumbai Central)Swapna… Read more Get Access

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Tables and Figures

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Conflict of Interest Declaration

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Research Misconduct Policy

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Ethical Guidelines for Authors

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Authorship Criteria

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Retraction, Correction, and Withdrawal Policy

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Author Appeals Policy

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Conflict of Interest Policy

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Reviewer Confidentiality

Conflict of Interest in Peer Review

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