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Impact of medium of instruction on verbal, numerical and reasoning abilities and academic performance of school students Pages: 240-243 Mukta A. Karamadi (Dhempe College of Arts & Science Panaji, Goa, Research scholar on FIP at KUD) Vijayalaxmi A. Aminabhavi (Department of Psychology, Karnatak University Dharwad, Karnataka) The use of mother tongue against English, as medium of instruction, has created a wide spread debate all over the country. Decision about language (medium) of instruction in education policies is a challenging task to the policy-makers who have to give equal emphasis to students' native language to maintain linguistic and cultural identity, and to English to promote students' proficiency in the international language.The present study aimed at investigating the impact of medium of instruction on verbal, numerical and reasoning abilities and academic performance of school students. The sample comprised of 300 students studying in 8thstandard in the schools of Panaji city of Goa state. It was hypothesized that the students who had their primary education in mother tongue medium and those who had studied in English medium do not differ significantly in their verbal, numerical and reasoning abilities as well as academic performance. To measure these abilities sub tests of David's Battery of Differential Abilities by Sanjay Vohra (2011) were used. The data was analysed applying t-test. The results revealed that students with primary education in English medium have significantly higher verbal ability, numerical ability and academic performance than those with primary education in mother tongue medium. Pages: 240-243Mukta A. Karamadi (Dhempe College of Arts & Science Panaji, Goa, Research scholar on… Read more Get Access
Emotional intelligence and managerial effectiveness: A comparative study of male and female managers Pages: 244-247 Keshmira R. Patel (Department of Psychology, Mithibai college of Arts Commerce and Science, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai) Satishchandra Kumar (Department of Applied Psychology University of Mumbai, Mumbai) The present study explored gender differences in emotional intelligence; its components (intrapersonal intelligence, interpersonal intelligence, adaptability, stress management, and general mood); and managerial effectiveness. 140 managers out of which 70 were males and 70 females; working in different types of organizations such as manufacturing, banking and finance, and information technology; at different managerial positions; in the city of Mumbai participated in the study. Findings of the study indicate that women managers had significantly higher mean emotional intelligence scores as compared to males. Similarly, they also scored significantly higher than male managers in the different components of emotional intelligence. Additionally the managerial effectiveness scores of female managers were significantly higher than male managers. Results were discussed in the light of other studies. Pages: 244-247Keshmira R. Patel (Department of Psychology, Mithibai college of Arts Commerce and Science, Vile… Read more Get Access
Relationship between self-determination and life satisfaction among adolescents with learning disability Pages: 248-250 Arunashree B., Prachi Bhavesh Sanghvi and Pratiksha Praveen Kadkol (SIES College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sion- Mumbai) A large number of studies have found that individuals with learning disability are more likely to experience multitude of problems like school dropouts, loneliness, adjustment problems, substance abuse, juvenile delinquency, etc. Attempts to promote positive outcomes in people with learning disability have become imperative. The current study, thus, examined whether there existed any relationship between self-determination and life satisfaction among adolescents with learning disability. Arc's Self-determination Scale and Satisfaction with Life Scale were administered to thirty adolescents with learning disability and thirty six adolescents without learning disability. A chi square was computed to understand the life satisfaction among adolescents with high and low Self-determination. Results showed that adolescents with learning disability had high association between self-determination and life satisfaction with statistical significance level χ2 (1) =4.8, p > .05.Implications of the study include the basic understanding of positive constructs like self-determination andlife satisfaction which is primarily seen among adolescents with learning disability that can help in formulating training and skill building modules for better adjustment and satisfaction. Pages: 248-250Arunashree B., Prachi Bhavesh Sanghvi and Pratiksha Praveen Kadkol (SIES College of Arts, Science… Read more Get Access
Stress in adolescents attempting entrance exams to professional courses in relation to regularity of routine, study habits and parental expectations Pages: 251-253 Susan Thomas (St. Johns Research Institute, St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore) The aim of the study was to examine the stress in students appearing for professional course before the entrance exams in relation to number of appearances, subject and profession opted, regularity of routine, study habit and parental expectations. A survey method was used. 203 students were administered questionnaires to assess their stress levels and perception of parental expectations. Information was obtained regarding their routine, study habits, profession opted and subjects. Results showed that adolescents appearing entrance exams were significantly more stressed than those who were not appearing for the exams. Higher stress in adolescents had significant relationship with higher parental expectations and poorer regularity of routine. The finding provides pointers toward counseling processes in adolescent stress. Pages: 251-253Susan Thomas (St. Johns Research Institute, St. Johns National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore) Read more Get Access
Choosing quality oil for good health and long life Pages: 254-258 Amandeep, Manju Sharma and S.M. Paul Khurana (Amity Institute of Biotechnology Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana) Rekha Kansal (NRC on Plant Biotechnology, IARI Pusa Road, New Delhi) At present market is flooded with different types of cooking oils, viz. Soybean , Sesame , Olive, Mustard , Sunflower, Canola , Rapeseed, Peanut , Rice bran and Coconut etc. Various available brands of these oils promise good heart health to keep you fit. But before choosing oil for everyday use one has to examine the balanced amount of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The oils with low rancidity are preferred to escape event of oxidation. Besides, the smoking point of oils, also need to be taken into consideration to avoid consumption of trans fats. It is really difficult to choose from the pool of oils but it is true that making judicious selection is necessary to have palatable food for Indians, say sunflower, mustard, soybean etc. Pages: 254-258Amandeep, Manju Sharma and S.M. Paul Khurana (Amity Institute of Biotechnology Amity University, Gurgaon… Read more Get Access
Preparation and sensory evaluation of recipe prepared by incorporating legume extracts-bovine milk blends Pages: 259-262 Preeti Verma (Department of Home Science, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Adequate nutrition and a well-balanced diet play an important role in disease prevention in adults. In this stage, growth spurt stops and continues on the adult plateau. Metabolic syndrome (type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension and dyslipidemia) may be seen in this stage of life. Not only macro and micro nutrients are required for the maintenance of health but also other plant based food (phytochemicals like carotenoids, flavonoids, isoflavones, lycopene) are essential to maintain the function of immune system and prevent metabolic syndrome. According to the studies, legumes have antioxidant potential. In this research work, the efforts were made to prepare Curd vegetable dip by incorporating legume extract- bovine milk blends. Legumes soybean, pigeonpea, chickpea and cowpea extracts (SoE, PiE, ChE and CoE) were prepared and blended with bovine milk (BM) at 50% ratio. Proximate and mineral analyses of these extracts were also done. To check their acceptability, Curd vegetable dip with different variants (Variant A (SoE-BM), variant B (PiE-BM), variant C (ChE-BM), variant D (CoE-BM) and variant E (SoE: PiE: ChE: CoEBM)) along with standard were prepared. On the basis of overall acceptability, standard had the highest mean scores followed by variants A, E, B, D and C respectively. No significant difference was observed in all variants and standard. Pages: 259-262Preeti Verma (Department of Home Science, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Read more Get Access
Plastic baby with rubber doll-like skin Pages: 263-265 Akoijam Mamata Devi and Chinna Devi (Faculty of Nursing, S.G.T. University, Budhera, Gurgaon, Haryana) Plastic baby/ collodion baby who looks like a rubber doll and sheds skin like that of reptile scales. The collodion baby is a descriptive term for the infant who is born encased in a tight shiny membrane that resembles plastic wrap. The collodion baby is not a disease entity but is the first expression of some forms of ichthyosis. The collodion membrane cracks and peels over the course of several weeks. The tightness of the membrane may cause the eyelids to turn out revealing the pink inner lid; a condition called ectropion. Eclabium, the turning out of the lips due to the tightness of the membrane, may accompany the ectropion, and may cause difficulties with nursing. When the membrane is completely shed the infant may display one of several ichthyosis skin types. Collodion babies are at high risk of some complications. The cracking and peeling of the membrane increases the risk of infection from microorganisms. These infants are also at risk for fluid loss, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, body temperature instability, and pneumonia. Collodion babies should be placed in a high humidity chamber, and monitored closely for complications. A high humidity environment will allow slow, gradual sloughing off of the membrane. The membrane will come off on its own and should not be peeled off. Application of mild petroleum-based moisturizers may help the infant feel more comfortable while the membrane is peeling off. Pages: 263-265Akoijam Mamata Devi and Chinna Devi (Faculty of Nursing, S.G.T. University, Budhera, Gurgaon, Haryana) Read more Get Access
Sleep disorder: Aetiology and management Pages: 266-269 Ashu Dhawan (Clinical Psychologist, Hisar, Haryana) Sleep seems to be opposite state of consciousness. Sleep is a reversible state of reduced awareness of and responsiveness to environment, it serve many functions like Physical and psychological restoration and recovery, Energy conservation, Memory consolidation, Discharge of emotions and Brain growth and other various biological functions including maintenance of immune systems. Any disturbance in initiation or succession of sleep can lead to various sleep disorders. In Psychiatry many disorders are characterized by sleep disturbance. Sleep hygiene is an effective non pharmacological method to tackle sleep disturbances. Pages: 266-269Ashu Dhawan (Clinical Psychologist, Hisar, Haryana) Read more Get Access
A concept paper on the need for designing need based quality early learning centres in India to foster effective learning, literacy and formal school readiness Pages: 270-272 Tania Ruby M. Thomas and Rajalakshmi M.S. (Department of Early Childhood Education and Administration, SMT. VHD Central Institute of Home Science, Bangalore) Learning is an innate and natural process of exploration that children engage in from birth. 2-5 year olds are the most capable learners who require a quality early childhood educational setting. Recent research in the field of neuroscience, particularly on the brain, has provided convincing evidence of the 'critical periods' located within these early years for the forming of synaptic connections in the brain and for the full development of the brain's potential. Research has also indicated that if these early years are not supported by or embedded in a stimulating and enriching physical and psychosocial environment, the chances of the child's brain developing to its full potential are considerably, and often irreversibly, reduced. This stage in life is also important as a foundation for the inculcation of social values and personal habits, which are known to last a lifetime. Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) drive its importance from this rationale. Against this rationale, it can be said that the need of the hour today in India is an enriched cost effective learner centric model of early learning environment to motivate children and prepare them for formal school readiness and also motivate parents to keep their children at early learning centres. In India, early childhood educational setting falls in a dual track mode, where the ICDS is a public sponsored initiative which caters to the disadvantaged group and private initiatives targeted for the higher socio-economic families. India does not have a regulatory body to evaluate the early learning centres, to develop curriculum and to assess children. This scenario has led to many other problems such as, children not being school ready, dropping out of school, variation in the cognitive and academic development between the same age group. In the present day set-up, children attend preschool or a kindergarten before schooling and it has become an integral part of the education system. As there are no regulatory body in assessing the early learning centres, the early learning centres are being started in garages and other inappropriate settings, with limited spaces for children. This concept paper highlights the need for designing need based quality early learning centres which are welcoming, vibrant and flexible, responsive to children and their changing needs, interests and abilities. This would in turn foster holistic development of the child and ensure formal school readiness. Pages: 270-272Tania Ruby M. Thomas and Rajalakshmi M.S. (Department of Early Childhood Education and Administration… Read more Get Access
A comparative study of occupational stress of the teachers with reference to special and normal schools Pages: 273-277 M R. Banahatti (KLES Lingaraj College (Autonomous), Belagavi, Karnataka) The present study was taken up with the objective to know the level of Occupational stress among Normal and special school teachers to compare the occupational stress of male and female of normal and special school teachers. Random sampling technique is adopted to two groups of professional i;e special and normal school teachers. Each group is consisting of 30 teachers. Thus the total sample of study comprises of 60 teachers. Occupational Stress Index scale developed by Srivastava and Singh (1984) was used to assess the data. On the whole obtained results revealed the significant difference between normal school teachers and special school teachers on occupational stress and difference found between male and female of normal school as well as special school. Significant difference was not found between normal school teachers and special school male and female teachers. Pages: 273-277M R. Banahatti (KLES Lingaraj College (Autonomous), Belagavi, Karnataka) Read more Get Access
A study on occupational stress and burnout among cardiologists: A cross-cultural perspective Pages: 282-288 Hitesh Kumar B. Roz (Institute of Research and Development Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) Shreya Mondal (Clinical Psychologist Kolkata) Priyanka Podder (Clinical Psychologist University of Calcutta, Kolkata) Dimpal T. Raval (Department of Law, Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat) With the current upsurge in stressful factors in everyday life, cardiac problems have increased at a rapid rate which in turn increases the burden of medical practitioners serving in this specific field. Research has focused little on the Occupational Stress and Burnout of Cardiologists. The aim of the current study is to explore the differences existing among Cardiologists belonging to eastern and western regions of India with respect to Occupational Stress and Burnout. The study further seeks to find out any differences existing among male and female Cardiologists belonging to eastern and western regions of India with respect to Occupational Stress and Burnout. It also seeks to probe into any differences existing among Cardiologist belonging to eastern and western regions of India with respect to the aforesaid variables on the basis of presence or absence of psychiatric morbidity in them. Using General Health Questionnaire a total sample of 180 Cardiologists was screened on Psychiatric Morbidity after they met the selection criteria. The sample was divided into two groups based on eastern and western region of India. These groups were further divided on the basis of their gender and Psychiatric morbidity sample were selected on the basis there consent and inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were assessed using the Occupational Stress Index and the Burnout Inventory. Results revealed that there are significant differences among cardiologists belonging to eastern and western regions of India with respect to role overload, role conflict, role ambiguity, and responsibility to persons, low status, unreasonable group and political pressure, unprofitability, strenuous working condition that contributes to high occupational stress in them. It further reveals that there are also significant difference existing among cardiologists belonging to eastern and western region of India with respect to distancing, neglecting, non-accomplishment, friction, emotional exhaustion and depersonalization that contributes to significant burnout. Significant differences were found to be present in these two groups with the respect to the aforementioned variables when compared on the basis of their gender and psychiatric morbidity. The study shows that cultural differences exist among Cardiologists with respect to stress and burnout in the workplace. Pages: 282-288Hitesh Kumar B. Roz (Institute of Research and Development Raksha Shakti University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat)Shreya… Read more Get Access
Psychological well-being: A comparative study of tribal and non-tribal college students Pages: 289-295 Pankaj Suvera (Department of Psychology, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat) The purpose of the present study was to investigate the impact of Types of students, sex and types of faculty of the college students on Psychological well-being. The sample for the study comprised of 120 Tribal and 120 Non-Tribal college students from Arravalli and Sabarkantha District. Tribal and Non-Tribal college students were selected from various Arts and Science college in Arravalli and Sabarkantha. Personal data sheet and Bhogle and Jay Prakash (1995), Psychological well-being scale, Gujarati Translated by Suvera (2001) were used to collect the required data. 2x2x2 factorial design was planned where types of students, sex and types of faculty were considered as independent variables and Psychological well-being as dependent variables. Accordingly, 2x2x2 ANOVA was carried out to test the hypothesis. Results revealed significant difference between Tribal and Non-Tribal College students on Psychological well-being. The non-tribal college student's psychological well-being is batter then the tribal college students. The male college student's psychological well-being is batter then the female college students. The Science college student's psychological well-being is batter then the Arts college students. The interaction effects (A x B), (A x C), (B x C) and (A x B x C) are not significant. Pages: 289-295Pankaj Suvera (Department of Psychology, Sardar Patel University, Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat) Read more Get Access
The relationship of trauma exposure and posttraumatic stress with posttraumatic growth: Linear or curvilinear Pages: 296-301 Rayees Mohammad Bhat and B. Rangaiah (Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Regular exposure to conflicts does have negative repercussions but people do adapt and report posttraumatic growth to mitigate their impact. Post traumatic growth is a challenging area and requires attention especially in conflict prone areas. This cross-sectional study comprised of 797 Kashmiri young adults between 18 years to 24 years of age who have been exposed to stressful life experiences regarding prolonged armed-conflict in Kashmir. The study explored the association of PTG with PTSD and trauma exposure, and whether the relationship of PTG with Trauma Exposure and PTSD symptoms were linear or curvilinear. Exposure to Kashmir Conflict Checklist, Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and PTSD Checklist-Civilian Version (PCL-C) were used to assess trauma exposure, posttraumatic growth and PTSD symptomology respectively. The results found a curvilinear relationship between trauma exposure and PTG (β = -.39), whereas linear relationship was found between PTSD and PTG (β= -.17) with high PTSD scores associated with higher PTG scores. Older age was also associated with PTG (β= .10). The study found that both growth and negative symptoms can co-occur simultaneously. So, it becomes necessary to address both positive and negative symptoms when assessing and treating the traumatized population exposed to conflict like situation. Pages: 296-301Rayees Mohammad Bhat and B. Rangaiah (Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry) Read more Get Access
Corelation of learning disability and school refusal Pages: 302-307 Anjali Edbor, Pankaj Singh, Sambanthan Athithan, Richa Singh, Shyam Kartikey Diwedi (NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Digdoh Hills, Nagpur, Maharashtra) The present paper is an attempt to examine adolescent attitude towards school satisfaction. It also studies the gender difference and problem areas. Sample for the study includes 112 students (56 adolescent boys, and adolescent girls) between the age group of 11-15 years, at different schools from Nagpur. The data were analyzed with the help of compared “t” test, an analysis of variance showed a Mean of Adolescent boy's school satisfaction 65.78, and adolescent girls Mean 79.78, and t-value is -6.536, significant at 0.05 levels. An analysis of other (Conners 3™ Self Report Short questionnaires) a Mean of Adolescent boys is 46.73, and adolescent girls Mean 37.19 and t-value is 9.630, significant at 0.05 level. Based on study, there is a new emphasis not only on arranging the learning environment or school satisfaction, but also on the prevention of many learning and behavior problem that stem from an ill- considered learning environment and school satisfaction, too many students with learning and attention problem are refusing or failing- not because of their own inadequacies but because an inconsiderate learning environment and school satisfaction makes learning difficult for them. Pages: 302-307Anjali Edbor, Pankaj Singh, Sambanthan Athithan, Richa Singh, Shyam Kartikey Diwedi (NKP Salve Institute… Read more Get Access
Perceived stress and happiness of women suffering from arthritis and diabetes Pages: 308-310 Niharika Arora and Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh) Diabetes and Arthritis are rapidly rising globally and the relation of psychosocial stress and happiness to diabetes and arthritis is not well investigated. Assessing from a denser perspective, women with arthritis and diabetes encounter numerous challenges in their life such as lack of sleep, pain, getting easily tiredand stress. Therefore women with arthritis and diabetes are prone to depression, anxiety and other mental problems. The present study aims to assess the perceived stress and happiness of women suffering from Arthritis and Diabetes.A sample of 80 women was taken up for the survey consisting of 40 women suffering from arthritis and 40 women suffering from diabetes. They were given Oxford Happiness Questionnaire and Perceived Stress Scale to assess their level of happiness and perceived stress respectively.The results indicated that there is a significantrelationship between stress and happiness among women suffering from diabetes and women suffering from arthritis. A significant negative correlation was found between happiness and perceived stress among women with diabetes and arthritis. Thusstress perceived in women with Arthritis was found more than women with Diabetes and level of Happiness was found low in women with Arthritis than Women with Diabetes. Pages: 308-310Niharika Arora and Anuradha Sharma (Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, Amity University… Read more Get Access
Ability of the individual to sort information from his or her environment and selectively react to this information as function of ABO blood groups Pages: 311-314 Mahendra Balasaheb Patil (Department of Psychology, V.P.S.P.M.S. Arts, Comm., & Sci College, Kannad, Tq. Kannad, Aurangabad) The tendency to think about behaviour in a simple way is illustrated by two kinds of questions that people commonly ask about behaviour: 1) Is it physiological or is it psychological? 2) Is it inherited or is it learned? Though these questions have no specific answer, they are among the most common question asked in biopsychology classroom. Just due to curiosity of biological view of behaviour the study was undertaken to see whether the ability of the individual to sort information from his or her environment and selectively react to this information were influenced by such important variables as ABO Blood Groups. Thus the sample of study was taken from the population of the Aurangabad District, Maharashtra. The effective sample consists of 200 mature persons who know their blood groups and their age range were 25-45, which were classified equally in four Blood Groups i.e. A, B, AB, and O. The sampling was stratified (a type of probability sampling). To determine ability of the individual to separate the word and colour naming stimuli Stroop Colour and Word was used. The result partially support to the hypothesis stating that “There would be significant difference among ABO Blood Groups on Stroop Colour Word Interference Score. Pages: 311-314Mahendra Balasaheb Patil (Department of Psychology, V.P.S.P.M.S. Arts, Comm., & Sci College, Kannad, Tq… Read more Get Access
Cognitive behavioural perspective for addressing faulty thinking patterns among bullies and victims Pages: 315-318 Ann Joma Job and Sherin P. Antony (Department of Psychology, Jain University, Bengaluru) The study aimed at addressing the faulty thinking patterns among bullies and victims. For the purpose of the study 16 high school students between the age range of 13-16 years were selected using purposive sampling. The General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) was administered on bullies and victims to find out any episodes of emotional distress and a semi-structured interview was chosen to explore the personal experiences of bullies and victims. Results revealed that seven of the participants had emotional distress. The cognitive distortions of minimization, labeling, all/none thinking, discounting the positives and incongruence of experience and expression might have led to the emotional distress in them. Pages: 315-318Ann Joma Job and Sherin P. Antony (Department of Psychology, Jain University, Bengaluru) Read more Get Access
A study of psychological correlates in leprosy patients of Agra and Kanpur district Pages: 319-322 AK Yaduvanshi (Department of Psychology St. Johns College, Agra) A Abraham (Department of Psychology Scottish Church College, Kolkata) S Jain (Department of Statistics and Computer Science, St. Johns College, Agra) S Tomar (Anti Retroviral Therapy Centre S.N. Medical College, Agra) Among several factors of depression chronic illness or fatal disease is one, especially when it results in physical deformity or early death and of which leprosy refers to the former. Ignorance about the disease and social value about the disease can at once land a person in depression on utterance of the diagnosis. A psychological study was carried out on 300 leprosy patients with an aim to study depression and Anxiety in them. The sample comprised of male and female leprosy patients aged between 18 to 60 years, selected from Government O.P.D's from Agra and Kanpur district by using purposive sample technique. Depression was measured with the help of “Depression Scale” by S.E. Krug and J.E. Laughlin and Anxiety was measured IPAT Anxiety scale by Samuel E. Krug and R.B. Cattle. The data was statistically analyzed using Chi-square test and t-test. of these, 33% of the male and 46% of the female leprosy patients were suffering from depression and 20.66% of the male leprosy patients and 16.00% of the female leprosy patients were suffering from depression with anxiety (mixed disorder).The results revealed that female leprosy patients had significantly more depression than male leprosy patients. The study suggested that there is need of regular psychological counseling and follow up of leprosy patients in the existing health care facilities. Pages: 319-322AK Yaduvanshi (Department of Psychology St. Johns College, Agra)A Abraham (Department of Psychology Scottish… Read more Get Access
Psychological capital in relation to stress among university students Pages: 323-326 Jagpreet Kaur and Khushgeet Kaur Sandhu (Department of Education & Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) The study focused on exploring psychological capital among university students and its relation to stress. The data were collected from 200 students of Punjabi University, Patiala through Psychological Capital Questionnaire (PCQ) and Personal Stress Source Inventory (PSSI). The result of the study revealed significant gender differences in psychological capital among university students. Female university students were found to possess significantly higher level of psychological capital than their male counterparts. The results also revealed significant stream-wise differences in psychological capital among university students. University students pursuing arts stream were found to possess significantly higher level of psychological capital than their science and professional counterparts, respectively and university students pursuing professional stream were found to possess significantly higher level of psychological capital than there science counterparts. The results of correlation analysis revealed negative relationship between psychological capital and stress among university students, though not significantly so. These results of the study have implications for counsellors, teachers and parents. Pages: 323-326Jagpreet Kaur and Khushgeet Kaur Sandhu (Department of Education & Community Service, Punjabi University… Read more Get Access
Investigating the relationship between self-regulation and spiritual intelligence of higher secondary school students Pages: 327-329 Hilal Bashir and Liyaqat Bashir (Department of Education, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab ) The purpose of the present study was to explore the relationship of spiritual intelligence with spiritual intelligence and find out significant difference on spiritual intelligence and self-regulation among higher secondary school students. The methodology adopted involves descriptive survey method and involves research instruments and statistical analysis to arrive at the results. The results of the study revealed that significant difference was not found between urban and rural students on self-regulation. Significant difference was found between urban and rural students on spiritual intelligence. Finally significant relationship was found between self-regulation and spiritual intelligence of higher secondary school students. Pages: 327-329Hilal Bashir and Liyaqat Bashir (Department of Education, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab ) Read more Get Access
A psychological study in the deprived child: Basic causes of deprivation and it effects Pages: 330-333 Gaukaran Janghel (Aakanscha College of Special EducationRaipur, Chhattisgarh) Meeta Mukherjee (Department of Special Education (MR), Aakanksha College of Special Education, Raipur, hhattisgarh) The present study was examined that the basic causes of the deprivation and its effects. The 46 children's were selected in the different slum areas of the Raipur city, in the capital of Chhattisgarh. The survey type research design was use in the present study and the regression analysis was computed in the data treatment. Finding of the result of the study were indicated that the basic causes of the deprivation, the factors was associated in the deprivation was positively such as factors namely- parents occupation (sig. level 0.000), family environment (0.000), available facilities of home (0.022), motivation (0.000), personal factor of child (0.037), family and other factor such as caring the elder brother and sister (0.028), family and other factor sharing in the working with parents (0.011), and other child disturbance (0.020). Finding of the study evidence that some family, environmental and economical factors were highlighted in the deprivation of child. Pages: 330-333Gaukaran Janghel (Aakanscha College of Special EducationRaipur, Chhattisgarh)Meeta Mukherjee (Department of Special Education (MR)… Read more Get Access
Emotional intelligence and stress among college students Pages: 334-336 Prerna Puri, Tejinder Kaur and Kiran Yadav (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Most of the social, psychological and emotional problems are related to unrelieved stress. If there is stress beyond the optimal level it can hamper the functioning of the individual. Identifying unrelieved stress and being aware of its effect on our lives is not sufficient for reducing its harmful effects. Just as there are many sources of stress, there are many possibilities for its management.The present study was undertaken to find out the correlation of stress and emotional intelligence among college going girls.A sample of 300 students was taken from a college of Jaipur city. They were administered Stress scale by Puri et al. and Mangal Emotional Intelligence Inventory. The total score of emotional intelligence is negatively significantly correlated with all the factors of stress as well as overall stress score.People who are emotionally intelligent are in control of their emotions and their behaviour. Hence the level of stress would be naturally less in people with high emotional intelligence. Pages: 334-336Prerna Puri, Tejinder Kaur and Kiran Yadav (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur… Read more Get Access
Personality characteristics, adjustment and coping between drug addicts and non-addicts: A psychosocial perspective Pages: 337-341 Gagandeep Kaur (Clinical Psychologist, Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector- 32B, Chandigarh) Vikas (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Care Centre, Sector-14, Faridabad) Drug addiction is not an accidental process. Individual factors plays a pivotal role in dependence i.e., who will and who will not become addicted. It is found that even in highly prevalent areas there are individuals who are exposed to drug use, and with the help of will, strength of character or force of personality reject all contact with narcotic drugs. Personality factors, ones individual mechanism and family factors i.e. adjustment are determinants in the use of substance. Thus a need was felt to enhance the body of knowledge regarding personality characteristics, adjustment and coping processes in person with substance addicts. And our study is a first attempt with the aim to study the personality characteristics, adjustment and coping processes in person with substance addicts. Method: In the present study, a sample 100 male subjects (50 drug addicts and 50 non-addicts) were selected. Drug addict group matched with non addict on age, socio-economic status and educational level. The analysis included Independent sample t-test on Neuroticism scale questionnaire, Global adjustment scale and Ways of coping questionnaire scores between drug addicts and non addicts. Results: Results indicated that the mean scores of drug addicts were significantly high on submissiveness (p < 0.01), anxiety (p < 0.01) and overall neuroticism (p < 0.01). When different domains of adjustment compared our results revealed that drug addicts had significantly higher score on all the indices of adjustment such as emotional (p < 0.01), social (p < 0.01), health (p < 0.01) and family (p < 0.01). Finally when different domains of coping processes compared it was found that drug addicts scored significantly higher on distancing (p < 0.01), self controlling (p < 0.01), escape avoidance (p < 0.01), planful problem solving (p < 0.01) and positive reappraisal (p < 0.01). Conclusion: In conclusion our findings fit into the life process model of drug addiction, where addiction is not a disease but rather a habitual responses and source of gratification that can be understood in the context of social relationship or experiences. Such habitual responses can be altered through proper therapeutic deaddiction procedure and counselling for better adjustment in life. Pages: 337-341Gagandeep Kaur (Clinical Psychologist, Government Medical College & Hospital, Sector- 32B, Chandigarh)Vikas (Consultant Clinical… Read more Get Access
Adjustment among adolescents living with families and in orphanages: A comparative study Pages: 342-345 Hardeep Kaur and Arashmeet Chawla (Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) Adjustment is a lifelong and a dynamic process which is also described as an interaction between individuals with the environment they live in. It includes the behavior's that allow people to meet the demands of the environment Adjustment means suitable adaptation of human beings to the demands of their day-to-day life. Adolescence is a turbulent phase of life with disagreements and mood swings which may be related to the issue of not being able to fall in the adult age group or an impulse to experience adventure. Adolescents, who have strong emotional ties with their families, are aware of the presence of their families who can support them at all times, are affected lesser by the problems. This results in a feeling of security and thus reduces their concerns related to life. However the adolescents who are deprived of family environment, may experience various concerns and fears, and even their self concept may be affected adversely. Thus the adjustment among the school going adolescents living with families and the ones living in orphanages may vary. A total of 60 school going adolescents i.e thirty each from the ones living with families and orphanages were taken up as a sample for this study. In each group there were fifteen adolescent girls and fifteen adolescent boys. This paper outlines the social, emotional and educational adjustment among the school going adolescents with families and orphanages. It also explore the gender differences in the social, emotional and educational adjustments in the two groups. The data was analyzed using both descriptive (means and standard deviation) and inherency method (t- tests). The results showed that there were significant differences in the social and educational adjustment of adolescent girls living with families and orphanages. Significant gender differences were found in social and educational adjustment among only the adolescents living with families. Pages: 342-345Hardeep Kaur and Arashmeet Chawla (Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) Read more Get Access
Self-concept in pregnancy: An exploratory study Pages: 346-348 Anjana Bhattacharjee and Nabanita Banik (Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura ) The objective of the present study was to determine the self-concept among pregnant and non pregnant women of Tripura, a North Eastern State of India. The study was also intended to ascertain self-concept of pregnant women of first trimester and third trimester. It was carried out among 120 pregnant women. A matched group of non pregnant women (N=120) was also selected to fulfil the objective of the study (Total N=240). All the respondents were selected following purposive sampling techniques from three districts (West, Gomati and South Tripura District) out of eight districts of Tripura. Data was collected by using Basic Information Schedule and Self Concept Scale. The analysis of data revealed significant difference between pregnant and non pregnant women with respect to their self concept. Further results found significant difference in the self-concept among pregnant women of first trimester and third trimester of pregnancy. Pages: 346-348Anjana Bhattacharjee and Nabanita Banik (Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura ) Read more Get Access

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