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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology is a Quarterly peer-reviewed and refereed Journal Published by IAHRW. The journal aims to advance research in positive psychology, emphasizing wellbeing, resilience, happiness, optimism, personal growth, etc. It provides a platform for scholars, psychologists and professionals to explore the impact of positive emotions, strengths, mindfulness etc. on mental health and overall life satisfaction. The focus areas include happiness studies, emotional intelligence, coping strategies, psychological interventions and applied positive psychology in various settings like education, workplace and healthcare. The journal’s goals are to promote high-quality research, foster interdisciplinary collaborations, and contribute to the practical application of positive Psychology for individual and societal wellbeing. The IJPP is published regularly since 2010. For more details write to us at iahrw2019@gmail.com
Editor-in-Chief: Sunil Saini, PhD, Editorial Office: 1245/4, Moh. Sainian, Hisar, Haryana, India
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CHIEF EDITOR
Sunil Saini, PhD
Indian Association of Health Research and Welfare, 1245/18, Moh. Sainian, Hisar, Haryana, India
INTERNATIONAL EDITORIAL BOARD
Micheal Furlong, PhD, University of California, Santa Barbra, USA
Mary Judd, PhD, Positive Psychology Coach, USA
Mahesh Gupta, PhD, Licenced Psychologist, USA
Grant J.Rich, PhD, Fellow, American Psychological Association, USA
Tayfun Doğan, PhD, The University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas, USA
Edward Hoffman, PhD, Yeshiva University, New York, USA
EDITORS
Anand Prakash, PhD, University of Delhi, Delhi
Anup Sud, PhD, HP University, Shimla, HP
Kiran Kumar, PhD, University of Mysore, Mysore
Manju Aggarwal, PhD, Amity University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Navdeep Singh Tung, PhD, GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab
Radhe Shyam, PhD, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak
Sangeeta Trama, PhD, Punjabi University, Patiala
Suninder Tung, PhD, GNDU, Amritsar, Punjab
Updesh Kumar, PhD, DIPR, DRDO, Delhi
Waheeda Khan, PhD, SGT University, Gurgaon, Haryana
Editor-in-Chief: Sunil Saini, PhD, Editorial Office: 1245/18, Moh. Sainian, Hisar, Haryana, India
Email: indianjournalpp@gmail.com,
Phone: 9255442103
Publisher: IAHRW
ISSN: 2229-4937 (print version)
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology (IJPP) is a peer-reviewed research journal published quarterly by the Indian Association of Health, Research and Welfare (IAHRW). The IJPP is indexed in EBSCO, ProQuest, Index Copernicus International, Cross Ref (USA), J-Gate, ProQuest Central, USA Library, WorldCat, J-Gate, Academic Search Premier, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), SafetyLit (A Service of WHO). The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of scientific excellence in the area of Positive Psychology from researchers across the world. IJPP is published Quarterly (March, June, September and December).
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Panda, T., Lamba, V., Goyal, N., Saini, S., Boora, S., Cruz. (2018). Psychometric Testing in Schools. Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, 8(2), 213–245.
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Slifka, M. K., & Whitton, J. L. (2000) Clinical implications of dysregulated cytokine production. Journal of Molecular Medicine, doi:10.1007/s001090000086
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Calfee, R. C., & Valencia, R. R. (1991). APA guide to preparing manuscripts for journal publication. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
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O’Neil, J. M., & Egan, J. (1992). Men’s and women’s gender role journeys: Metaphor for healing, transition, and transformation. In B. R. Wainrib (Ed.), Gender issues across the life cycle (pp. 107–123). New York: Springer.
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Abou-Allaban, Y., Dell, M. L., Greenberg, W., Lomax, J., Peteet, J., Torres, M., & Cowell, V. (2006). Religious/spiritual commitments and psychiatric practice. Resource document. American Psychiatric Association.
http://www.psych.org/edu/other_res/lib_archives/archives/200604.pdf. Accessed 25 June 2007.
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Editor-in-Chief: Sunil Saini, PhD, Editorial Office: 1245/18, Moh. Sainian, Hisar, Haryana, India
Email: indianjournalpp@gmail.com,
Phone: 9255442103
Publisher: IAHRW Publications Private Limited
ISSN: 2229-4937 (print version)
ISSN: 2321-368X (electronic version)
Frequency: Quarterly (March, June, September and December)
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Pages:159-163 Gopa Bhardwaj, Swati Sharma, and Neeti B. Karnick (Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi) A case study in manufacturing giant attempts to capture how potential effectiveness of a role is psychologically tuned along ten dimensions on which efficacy of an employee is defined. Further, how position, age and tenure of employment interact with role efficacy. A combination of quantitative and qualitative approach is followed, where n=28. Managers are seen as leaders and act like role models for the subordinates. Further, managers are high on helping relationship. Both see an opportunity for personal growth in their role. Self- role integration is lesser in managers than subordinates. Subordinates are found to be more reactive. Confrontation is greater for subordinates than managers. Elders are strong on dimensions common to achievers and youngest seems to have politics. Longer tenures exhibits more helping attitude and more confrontation than with smaller tenures. Thus, the dynamism between position, age and tenure seems to have an effect on role-efficacy. Pages:159-163
Gopa Bhardwaj, Swati Sharma, and Neeti B. Karnick (Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi) |
Pages:164-168 Ritu Singh and Kusha Pant (Department of Human Development and Family Studies College of Home Science, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Uttarakhand) Amit K. Mishra (Amity School of Business, Amity University, Noida, Utter Pradesh) Domestic violence refers to violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, such as in marriage or cohabitation. In India, one out of every fourth Indian women is a victim of domestic violence at some point of her life or the other. The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (2005) has been passed under Indian Constitution which ensures protection of women against violence of any kind occurring within the family and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. On the face of it, the law appears to be a “shield” or blessing for Indian women who are into abusive or violent relationships. However, another disturbing fact is that at times, women themselves have played an unpleasant and catalytic role in perpetrating violence against another woman like daughter-in-law, mother-in-law or female domestic helps. Second issue is that if it's male dominated society in some parts of India it's also female dominated in few other parts of it. Thirdly, nowadays, males and females both are equally involved in different crimes in the country like theft, murder, abduction etc. In light of all these facts, it can be said that if in most instances domestic violence is perpetrated by man in some instances it can be vice versa too. Instances exist whereby protective legal provisions for the benefit of women have been subjected to distortion and misuse and women have used PWDVA as “weapon” to wreak petty revenge and to settle scores. Deep scrutiny of PWDVA projects that “it” in an attempt towards “women and children welfare”, has granted Indian women an unconditional legal supremacy over men and created a society where men are deprived of their rights of “welfare”. The bottom-line therefore, is the fair incantation of legal provisions and their objective and honest implementation. The responsibility of this lies on the shoulders of we educated and elite group of the society. Pages:164-168
Ritu Singh and Kusha Pant (Department of Human Development and Family Studies
College of Home Science… |
Pages:169-172 Bhavana Arya (Department of Psychology, IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Divya Sarah Lal (IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) There are many people in every walk of life that have different levels of abilities to reach their goals. Few might rely on their talents and skills to work and few might use their meticulous tactics and ideas that lead them to their goals but there are also people who are gritty. Such people persevere through difficulty and do not give in till the end. These individuals are considered to have a strong sense of meaning which in turn leads to their positive wellbeing. Sense of coherence and grit have been identified as important variables contributing to the well-being of an individual. In the current study, the role of grit in predicting well-being is investigated. The role of sense of coherence as a mediator between grit and well-being is also analysed. The Short Grit Scale (Duckworth et al., 2007) Sense of Coherence Scale (Antonovsky, 1987) and Scales of Psychological Well-being (Ryff, 1995) were used to assess the variables in a sample of 250 medical and engineering students. Results indicated a positive correlation between grit and wellbeing and confirmed the mediating role of SOC. Pages:169-172
Bhavana Arya (Department of Psychology, IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan)
Divya Sarah Lal (IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan) |
Pages:173-177 Shalini Singh (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) Nishat Afroz (MMV, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) The world's population is aging and all countries in the world are experiencing growth in the number and proportion of older persons. India is no exception to this demographic transition. With the rapidly increasing number of aged, the care of elderly has emerged as an important issue before the country. This change presents wide-ranging and complex health, social, and economic challenges, both current and future, to which this diverse and heterogeneous country must rapidly adapt. This paper is an attempt to review and discuss the context, scope, and magnitude of India's demographic changes. Further it elaborated the need and concerns of elderly, various psycho-social problems faced by them and impact of population aging on different sphere of country's resources. This paper also discussed the increasing inclination of elderly towards the old age homes and the possible reasons behind it. This chapter also presents an overview of several governmental, recent and ongoing efforts and initiatives, to adapt to population aging and provide support to older adults and their families. It concludes with recommendations that may serve as a productive next step forward, keeping in mind the need for urgent and timely action on the part of government, NGO's, researchers, and general population. Pages:173-177
Shalini Singh (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)
Nishat Afroz (MMV, Banaras Hindu… |
Pages:178-183 Naina Kapoor (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan ) Shifa Rahman (Industrial Psychologist, Hr Professional, Vizag) Tejinder Kaur (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan) Research on happiness seems to be blooming in current academics. Psychology's engagement with psychopathology left no space for this concept to come to the fore. With rapid changes in the academic world, together with the shift in the focus towards more positive concepts has resulted in a renewed interest in the concept of happiness. The domain of qualitative research seeks to explore the diverse human experiences and the present study uses this domain to understand the subjective meaning of happiness in adolescent students. Using a qualitative approach, twenty adolescents were asked to share their life experiences using a semi structured interview schedule. A grounded theory analysis revealed that happiness forms a core concern for an individual where it depends not only on the cultural norm involving an individual where social relationships form an important part, but also goals and aims (s) he/she wishes to achieve in life. It exists in temporality but is impacted by the larger dimension of meaning in life which is relatively stable and covers a huge expanse of an individual's existence. Finding happiness in life involves both personal goals such as self growth and attainment of peace, and also professional goals like fulfilment of one's academic aim. Happiness is also seen as being impacted by an individual's past happenings, belief in self- worth and social responsibility. Analysis of the findings thus points to the fact that meaning of happiness varies across individuals, however, the essence remains the same for a given culture. The consideration of the emic approach not only creates sound knowledge, but also leads to a holistic understanding of human affairs. Pages:178-183
Naina Kapoor (Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan )
Shifa Rahman (Industrial Psychologist, Hr… |
Pages:184-189 Nishi Tripathi and Moakumla (Department of Psychology, Under Chitamber School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Shuats, Allahabad) Life cannot be static, it needs change and development, growth and progression in all aspects-physical, mental, spiritual and cognition. The route for maturity does not depend on physical growth and development alone because it is an evolutionary and biological process. The process of individual maturity starts when the individual understands oneself in its fullest possible as a means of change to a different way of life with a different purpose by relying on the divine grace. Life in fullness is a step towards achievement of intra-personal and inter-personal communion because individual needs to have peace within oneself- body, mind and soul which were created through the will of God and the central core of the soul is the mind. When any of these factors are disturbed, the individual will not be a progressive being but when these three aspects are in balance i.e., mind, body and spirit, the individual brain will be more constructive and fulfilling the purpose and experience an abundant life. Positive Mental Health is a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, utilizes the abilities to cope up with the normal stresses of life and work productively, progressively and fruitfully. It is a state when the individual person is able to constructively contribute to the needs of the society or community. In other words, when an individual gradually pursue for growth, change and development in all aspects of life. Pages:184-189
Nishi Tripathi and Moakumla (Department of Psychology, Under Chitamber School of Humanities and Social Sciences… |
Pages:190-192 Jita Behara (Psychometrics Laboratory, School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh ) Khan Abraruzzaman Khan (Department of Psychiatry, Raja Deosharn District Hospital, Jashpur Nagar, Chhattisgarh) B. Hasan (Psychometrics Laboratory, School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh) The objective of the present empirical piece of research work is to examine the predicting effects of acculturation strategies on acculturative stress. Following the incidental cum random sampling technique, 200 North Indian migrated students were drawn from the different college in Bangalore city of Karnataka, to serve as participants in the present research work. The correlational research design was employed. Hierarchical multiple regression models were used to examine the predicting effects of acculturation strategies on acculturative stress. The result of the study indicated that, separation and marginalization acculturation strategies were significant predictors of acculturative stress. It is concluded that there is sufficient empirical and statistical evidence of the prediction effects of acculturation strategies viz. separation and marginalization on acculturative stress. Pages:190-192
Jita Behara (Psychometrics Laboratory, School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh… |
Pages:193-195 Sreehari R. (Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka ) Juble Varghese (Educationalist based, Bangalore, Karnataka) Joseph Thomas R. (ECF- Tata STRIVE) Fear of Negative Evaluation and issues with self-image could be two potential threats to school adolescents. A great deal of research has described associations between fears of negative evaluation self-image among adolescents which will, in turn, affect the psychosocial development of adolescents. From the extensive review of the literature, it can be concluded that life skills training is an effective tool to deal with a range of adolescent's issues. The main objective of this study is to assess the effect of life skill training on fear of negative evaluation and self-image among school adolescents. The current study is a quasi-experimental study conducted among 47 school adolescents who score low in self-esteem scale. The study indicates that life skills training were very effective in dealing with the fear of negative evaluation and self-image. Pages:193-195
Sreehari R. (Department of Psychology, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka )
Juble Varghese (Educationalist… |
Pages:196-198 Prarthna Swani (Department of Psychology, S. R. Government College for Women, Amritsar) Spirituality refers to the search for and experiential elements of the sacred, ultimate meaning, higher-consciousness, and transcendence (Friedman & MacDonald, 2002). Emmons (2000) argued that spirituality can be viewed as a form of intelligence because it predicts functioning and offers capabilities that enable people to solve problems and attain valuable goals. In other words, spirituality is based on abilities that produce valuable outcomes. Research suggests a positive relationship between spirituality, life purpose and satisfaction, health, and family well-being. Family life is supposed to be about forming persons– parents and children growing together, learning from each other, supporting one another, in living out a shared mission and goals – all of which has to do with spirituality. Without a strong sense of spiritual well-being, families too easily become mere collections of individuals living under the same roof. Fostering our family's spiritual well-being is what enables us to be more than a bunch of people sharing a room but feeling lonely just the same. It is what enables us to celebrate the love that comes from God's own heart, and discover–as a family– all the ways that life is a gift, and to help each other become everything God created us to be. The present article earnestly attempts to explore how spirituality enhances physical and mental health of the family members, thereby promoting family well-being. Pages:196-198
Prarthna Swani (Department of Psychology, S. R. Government College for Women, Amritsar) |
Pages:199-201 Naik Dinesh P. (Department of Psychology, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgao, Nashik, Maharashtra) Ahirrao Kiran D. (Department of Psychology SPPU, Pune, Maharashtra) The present study "Achievement Motivation and Self-concept of Secondary School Students" was investigated to find the comparison between Self-concept and Achievement Motivation of High Achievers and low Achievers of Secondary School Students. Data for the study were collected using Self-concept Questionnaire developed by Saraswath (1984) and Achievement Motive Test (ACMT) developed by Bhargava (1994). The investigator used simple random sampling technique for selecting the sample. The sample consists of 150 Secondary school students. For analyzing data "t" test were used. Findings revels the significant difference between High Achievers and Low Achievers in respect to Achievement Motivation and Self-Concept of Secondary School Students. Computed 't' = 1.34 dose not shows significant differences on achievement motivation, still high achievers scored high on achievement motivation than low achievers, whereas on self concept differences were found as 't'= 4.30 found significant at 0.01 level. Pages:199-201
Naik Dinesh P. (Department of Psychology, Arts, Commerce and Science College, Lasalgao, Nashik, Maharashtra)
Ahirrao Kiran… |
Pages:202-204 Pooja Varma (Department of Psychology, Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka) Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder that has become a global epidemic contributing to millions of deaths per year, and drastically lowering the quality of life for several million individuals' worldwide (Brandon et al., 2007). Therefore, it is important to understand the various approaches to treating addiction, and what can be done to prevent the numerous problems associated with this detrimental disorder. It appears that meditation may have therapeutic value, but limited to those who are psychologically healthy, well integrated and may have mild neurosis or psychosomatic disorders (Hussain & Bhushan, 2010). While addiction can be a way of running away from life by trying to forget one's difficulties and challenges, mindfulness is the opposite (Rahula, 1996). It improves one's ability to cope with life by teaching how to be present with whatever is going on without getting overwhelmed or overly disturbed. It helps individuals inculcate a sense of detachment from these inner sensations that are at the root of conscious experiences. Pages:202-204
Pooja Varma (Department of Psychology, Jain University, Bangalore, Karnataka) |
Pages:205-209 Anita Fatemi Rezvan and N.L. Srimathi (Department of Studies in Psychology, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri, Mysore, Karnataka ) The purpose of the paper is to Assessment of depression and anxiety among Iranian students and to understand the influence of demographic variables among them. The data is collected from Iranian students who are studying in Indian universities and colleges, especially among Iranian students who are studying in Bangalore and Mysore (Karnataka). I.P.A.T Anxiety Scale is used to assess anxiety and Beck Depression Inventory-Revised used to assess depression. It is hypothesized that the level of Depression and Anxiety is high among Iranian students. It also hypothesized the level of depression and anxiety among Iranian students is influenced by gender, age and level of education. Interestingly, the findings revealed that the Depression and Anxiety level of Iranian students are significantly high among Iranian students. Furthermore in depression gender differences are not found significant but in anxiety female Iranian students experienced significantly higher anxiety than male Iranian students. Pages:205-209
Anita Fatemi Rezvan and N.L. Srimathi (Department of Studies in Psychology, University of Mysore, Manasagangothri… |
Pages:210-214 Ankita Dutta and Juri Baruah ( Department of Human Development and Family Studies College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam) Coloured presentation of information is considered by many studies as an important and stimulating cue for learning in children. It means colour has the potential to increase the chances of environmental stimuli to be encoded, stored and retrieved successfully. With this background the present study, was undertaken in Jorhat district during 2014-2016 . the study aimed to identify the colours which facilitate attention and memory of young children and to develop guidelines for using colours in instructional materials of children. A total of 30 children aged 4 to 5 years, with average intelligence level and without any chronic illness, signs of inattention and impulsivity were selected as final sample for the study. The sample was selected from 180 respondents from six preschools of Jorhat district. Data was collected using a self-prepared questionnaire to assess the Health status of the respondents. Culture Fair Intelligence Test was used to screen out the children with average intelligence. And a tool with subtests Prose Memory and Test Card was developed under the study to identify the colours which facilitate attention and memory in young children. The results of the Prose Memory sub-test revealed that natural colour facilitate attention and memory in young children, followed by red, green, blue, light blue, yellow and black. Test Card results also revealed that natural colour may facilitate attention and memory in young children, but followed by red, green, yellow, blue, light blue and black. Females responded more positively to colours of red and yellow in regards to activity under the study, than male respondents. And males responded more to green, blue, light blue and natural colours than female respondents. There was no gender difference in response to black colour. On the basis of the findings of the study, few guidelines were recommended in the area of use of colour in instructional material for children. Pages:210-214
Ankita Dutta and Juri Baruah (
Department of Human Development and Family Studies
College of Community Science… |
Pages:215-218 Sachin Kumar and Kumkum Pareek (Department of Psychology, R.G. (P.G.) College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh) The present paper aimed to investigate the role of 'ability to delay gratification' and 'cognitive emotion regulation strategies' in psychological well-being of adolescents. For this purpose a sample of 120 adolescents (age range12- 18), with accidental and convenient sampling, has been drawn from the general population of Meerut City. Data was collected by using inventories, which included Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (CERQ) of Garnefski, Kraaij and, Spinhoven, Psychological Well-being Scale of Rai and, a self prepared test for Ability to Delay Gratification. To meet the objectives of the study, obtained data was analyzed with Pearson Product-moment Correlation and Linear Regression Analysis. Result of the study have shown that Refocus on Planning, Positive Refocusing, Positive Reappraisal, Putting into Perspective (positive strategies), Rumination and Catastrophizing (negative strategies) significantly predict psychological well-being, whereas ability to delay gratification failed to do so. Pages:215-218
Sachin Kumar and Kumkum Pareek (Department of Psychology, R.G. (P.G.) College, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh) |
Pages:219-224 Misla Nasarin K. P. and Farah Haris (Department of Psychology, Farook College, University of Calicut, Kerala) The present study aims to understand the perception of faith healing among clients. The study focused on how the clients perceive the faith healing. Further focused on religiosity and faith healing. Also, to understand placebo effect and faith healing among participants. The participant of the present study consists of 25 females clients from Kannur district of Kerala (ages are in between 22 & 60), who were consulted the faith healer at least once. Semi Structured Interview Schedule and Structured Questionnaire were administered to the participants, which are prepared by the researchers. Content analysis and descriptive frequency results are inferred that the client perceive, faith healing as a successful treatment method and points, they believed that the faith healers have a spiritual power and have a close contact with the God. The results also revealed that faith healing mainly works on placebo effect. Inferences of study can be applied, to aware the society about the unscientific side of faith healing, about the medical care system and medical ethics, helpful to make policies against unscientific practices and also, to ensure the rights of the citizens for getting appropriate treatment methods on both physical and mental illnesses. Pages:219-224
Misla Nasarin K. P. and Farah Haris (Department of Psychology, Farook College, University of Calicut… |
Pages:225-228 Jergin J.I. (Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Agricultural College & Research Institute-TNAU, Madurai, Tamil Nadu) Somasundaram S. (Department of Social Sciences Agricultural College & Research Institute-TNAU, Killikulam, Tamil Nadu ) Velusamy R. (Department of Social Sciences Horticultural College &Research Institute-TNAU, Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu ) The investigation was carried out in Kanyakumari district since the district stands first in the area cultivated under rubber in Tamil Nadu. In this district, Thiruvattar block was selected based on the maximum area under rubber cultivation. Six villages namely Shurlacode, Thirparappu, Thumbacode, Ponmanai, Thiruvattar and Macode which were having maximum area in rubber were selected for the study. The sample of one hundred and fifty respondents was selected from the six villages by using proportionate random sampling method. A well structured and pre-tested interview schedule was used for data collection. The analysis of personal and socio- psychological characteristics of rubber growers indicated that majority of rubber growers belonged to old age, had medium level of farming experience, college education, had farming + wage earner as their occupation, lived in joint family type, were marginal farmers , medium level of social participation, medium level of extension agency, having medium level of exposure to mass media, low level of innovativeness, medium level of scientific orientation , having medium level of risk orientation, medium level of credit orientation, and had an annual income between rupees 50,001 and rupees one lakh. Pages:225-228
Jergin J.I. (Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, Agricultural College & Research Institute-TNAU, Madurai… |
Pages:229-232 Rachana Kumari and Anjana Mukhopadhyay (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) Trauma is a normal reaction to a horrible event, the effects can be so severe that they interfere with an individual's ability to live a normal life. After an exposure to a traumatic event, some individuals may develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Often accompanied by other psychological disorders, PTSD is a complex condition that can be associated with significant morbidity, disability, and impairment of life functions. The aim of the present study was to assess the role of intervention in enhancing the impulse control ability of PTSD patients. Present investigation included 10 PTSD adult patients (18 to 40 years). Sample included both male and female hospitalized cases from various Trauma Centres of Varanasi. To assess the intensity of traumatic symptoms among patients PTSD checklist-civilian version (PCL-C) was administered. Impulse control of the sample was measured with the help of impulse control scale. As hypothesized PTSD patients initially reported significantly low level of impulse control in terms of negative affect index I, negative affect index II, positive and undifferentiated index, and endurance and persistence index all of which have reportedly significantly increased (p<.01) after intervention. Pages:229-232
Rachana Kumari and Anjana Mukhopadhyay (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) |
Pages:233-237 Pankaj Singh and Umakant Anekar (NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road, Nagpur, Maharashtra ) The purpose of the study to examine a)To identify the prevalence of developmental delays involving physical development (specifically gross and fine motor skills); communication skills; and social and personal skills; b)Educate parents about the connection between brain growth and the normal stages of development, and the importance of the first three years of life to the overall development of the brain. c) Provide a means for early detection of children slipping behind in their milestone development d) Provide individualised developmental strategies based on the results of the extensive milestone checking in attempt to facilitate development in areas where the child may be slipping behind. Children (boys & girls) who referred by doctors for early intervention assessment and skill development, referred at NKPSIMS and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital central India Nagpur were included in the study (n=41 boys 20 and 21 girls). An Analysis of variance showed early childhood intervention programmes in improving learning capacities for children with developmental delays are positive significant. Conclusion and recommend - Early intervention program parental involvement was significant component .Of particular importance is measures of social competence, motivation, family functioning, and problem-solving skills. Pages:233-237
Pankaj Singh and Umakant Anekar (NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Digdoh Hills, Hingna Road… |
Pages:238-241 Neville Rodrigues (University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand) Megha Deuskar (Department of Psychology, Fergusson College, Pune, Maharashtra) The present study was undertaken to measure the relationship between openness, locus of control and self-actualization among young adult students. In addition this study also tried to give an indication of whether perceived achievement in either parent had any effect on a person's self-actualization. The sample consisted of professional post graduate students between the age group of 20 to 31 years (n = 108). Jones' and Crandall's Self Actualization Index was used to measure self-actualization, Levenson's Locus of Control scale was used to measure Locus of Control while NEO-Five Factor Inventory was used to measure openness. Product moment co-relation showed a negative co-relation between Openness and Locus of Control and a positive co-relation between self-actualization and Locus of control. Independent-Samples t-test was conducted to measure significance of difference on self-actualization between those who rated their mother's and father's as either high or low achievers. No significant difference was found between perceived parental level of achievement and self-actualization. Pages:238-241
Neville Rodrigues (University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand)
Megha Deuskar (Department of Psychology, Fergusson College, Pune… |
Pages:242-245 Jelin Rebekah A. (Student Counsellor, Womens Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu) The present study investigated the influence of maternal efficacy on the psychological well-being of their teenaged children. The study comprised of 60 respondents (30 mothers & 30 of their children aged between 13 & 15) chosen by purposive sampling method. Maternal self-efficacy scale developed by Teti and Gelfand (1998) and Psychological well-being scale by Carol Ryff (1998) were used for this study. Pearson0's Correlation technique was used for the analysis of the data collected. Results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between maternal efficacy and psychological well-being of their teenaged children. Results also showed that there was a significant relationship between maternal efficacy and the child behavior outcomes such as autonomy, personal growth, self-acceptance and purpose in life variables indicating that the mothers with high levels of maternal efficacy demonstrated adequate competencies which thereby tend to enhance the various dimensions of psychological well-being of their teens such as self-acceptance, autonomy, purpose in life and Personal growth. This finding implies the need for mothers to recognize the influence of parenting competencies which will empower mothers to develop positive parenting skills in order to have an effective parent child relationship and demonstrate high levels of parental competence, which in turn will foster positive behavioral outcomes in their children. Pages:242-245
Jelin Rebekah A. (Student Counsellor, Womens Christian College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu) |