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Pages: 95-99
Ragini Gupta and Manisha Agarwal (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

The present article reviews the concept of work stress among employees with special reference to the banking sector. Stress has been explained by several theoretical perspectives, such as the PE-fit theory, the cybernetic theory and the control theory. Among the job stressors which are responsible for the experience of stress among the bank employees, the effects of demonetisation in India are also discussed. Future research in this direction needs to take into consideration the impact of policy decisions, such as demonetization, on the levels of job stress among Indian bank employees.

Pages: 95-99Ragini Gupta and Manisha Agarwal (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

Pages: 91-94
Amita Kaistha and Pushpinder Kaur (Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

The present study aimed at studying the self-efficacy for learning and performance motivational belief among distance learners in relation to gender, location and discipline of study. Motivated Strategies for Learning Questionnaire (MSLQ, Pintrich et al., 1991) was used as research tool to measure the self-efficacy for learning and performance motivational belief of randomly selected sample of 655 students doing their post-graduation through distance mode. The findings revealed that significant location-wise differences were reported in which rural distance learners showed high level of self-efficacy for learning and performance motivational belief than urban distance learners. The significant main effect of discipline revealed that distance learners pursuing academic discipline have higher levels of self-efficacy for learning and performance in comparison to distance learners pursuing professional discipline, along with this the interaction effect for location and discipline also found significant in terms of male and female distance learners whereas the main effect of gender was not found significant among distance learners for the self-efficacy for learning and performance motivational belief.

Pages: 91-94Amita Kaistha and Pushpinder Kaur (Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

Pages: 87-90
A. K. Saini (Department of COAN. Sc., CCS, HAU, Hisar, Haryana)

Twenty female buffalo heifers of 12-15 months age were selected from the buffalo herd maintained by Buffalo Research Centre, Department of Livestock Production and Management, College of Animal Sciences, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The animals were divided into four groups of 5 each on the basis of their nearness to their body weight and age. The experiment was conducted for a period of 120 days ( Ist February to 31st May) to compare the effect of two housing systems and two feeding systems were: T1:Conventional barn+ Hay and concentrate mixture , T2:Conventional barn + Seasonal green fodder and concentrate mixture, T3: Loose housing + Seasonal green fodder and concentrate mixture, T4:Loose housing + Hay and concentrate mixture. There was a significant (p<0.05) difference in evening maximum temperature between two housing systems as the maximum temperature in evening was significantly higher in loose house as compared to conventional barn, which was the main affecting factor for the Thermo-neutral or Comfort zone and ultimately affecting the Microclimate/Micro-environment of the heifers to reflect/express their optimum performance. Morning and evening THI values were non-significant between the two housing systems.

Pages: 87-90A. K. Saini (Department of COAN. Sc., CCS, HAU, Hisar, Haryana)

Pages: 81-86
Deepak Singh and Hilal Bashir (Department of School of Education, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab)

The current research paper attempts to investigate the effects of problem based learning and conventional learning on critical thinking ability of senior secondary schools in economics. The study was experimental in nature and the participants of the study comprised 62 students of class XII selected via purposive sampling technique. The participants were divided into two groups i.e., experimental group and control group (31 students in each group). Self-developed achievement test of economics based on critical thinking ability was administered to collect relevant data. Results of the study exposed that problem based learning contribute significantly on development of critical thinking ability among senior secondary school students in economics. Moreover, significant difference was found between two groups of students exposed to problem based learning and conventional method in developing their critical thinking ability. Thus, problem based learning is better than conventional learning to develop critical thinking ability among the higher secondary school students in economics.

Pages: 81-86Deepak Singh and Hilal Bashir (Department of School of Education, Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar…

Pages: 76-80
Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana)

Despite the positive effects of internet, there is growing literature on the negative effects of its excessive use. The use of the Internet on school campuses and in society has increased dramatically in recent years. Whereas the academic use of the Internet is primarily intended for learning and research, the Internet has also become an important part of student life. However, from time to time, cases of over involvement with the Internet have been observed on different campuses. The present study was designed to study the relationship of internet addition with the loneliness and the Academic Performance of the secondary school students. The sample comprised 200 students (100 each from Government & Private) selected randomly from the 4 Government and 4 private schools of Jammu city using the scientific method of selection. Internet Addiction Inventory and Loneliness scale was used to observe the internet addiction and loneliness of the participants. While the scores obtained by the participants in their 10th class board examination of their respective Board were taken as the academic performance of the participants and the result was analyzed using t-test and correlation. The correlation analysis showed the significant and positive correlation of the internet addiction with the loneliness of the participants of both the Govt. and Pvt. Schools, whereas, with the academic performance the correlation is significant, but negative in direction. The result of the t-test analysis showed the significant difference between the Govt. and Pvt. Schools on their internet addiction, loneliness and academic performance and further confirms the results in this regard.

Pages: 76-80Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana)

Pages: 71-75
Sandeep Kaur (Department of Education and Community Services, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

The study examined procrastination in relation to anxiety among university students. The study was conducted on 164 female college students of Punjab. 164 postgraduate students from two colleges of Punjab University, Chandigarh i.e. Dev Samaj College for Women, Ferozepur and S.B.S. Memorial Girls College, Sukhanand, Moga were taken randomly for this study. Tools used for this study were Procrastination Scale (2013) Abraham and Test anxiety scale (1978) Sharma Descriptive method of research was used to conduct the study. T-test and Pearson's product moment correlation was used for attaining the objectives of this study. After analysis of the result, it was found there was no significant mean difference in procrastination among female college students in relation to locale. There exists no significant mean difference in procrastination among female college students in relation to rural and urban family structure. There exists no significant mean difference in anxiety among female college students in relation to locale. There exists no significant mean difference in anxiety among rural and urban female college students in relation to family structure. It is also found that there is negative correlation between anxiety and procrastination among female graduate students.

Pages: 71-75Sandeep Kaur (Department of Education and Community Services, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

Pages: 65-70
Sharma I. and Sudhesh N.T (Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangaluru, Karnataka)

Social media usage has grown tremendously over past few years. As more people connect with each other through online medium, it becomes essential to find a balance between virtual life and real life. Corporate world requires a balance between work and life priorities. Employees often struggle to manage different responsibilities in their lives within and outside work. Advancement of technologies has helped in connecting with family and friends during work hours. This has bought about a change in nature of work, blurring the boundaries between work and life commitments. The present study aims to understand if there is a relationship between social networking and work life balance. This study will also look into gender difference amongst the two variables and the level of work life balance due to online usage. Samples of 60 corporate employees from different work setting in Bengaluru were used for the research. Correlation research design was adopted and statistical test of Spearman rank correlation, Mann Whitney-U test and Kruskal-Wallis was run for the purpose of the study. The results of the current study show that there is a negative significant correlation between internet addiction and two dimensions of work life balance. The study also found that there exist no gender difference when it comes to online usage and two dimension of work life balance- Intrusion of Personal Life into Work and Work Enhancement by Personal Life while there exist a difference in gender in the other two dimension of work life balance- Intrusion of Work into Personal Life and Personal Life Enhancement by Work. The study reveals that the more time an individual spends online, more interference in work and/or personal life exists. The implication of this study will help corporate companies plan effective ways for their employees to maintain work life balance in this technological world.

Pages: 65-70Sharma I. and Sudhesh N.T (Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangaluru, Karnataka)

Pages: 58-64
Meenakshi and Navneet Kaur Dhaliwal (Department of Education and Community Services, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)

The purpose of the present study was to study the academic achievement and self-regulation of adolescents in relation to happiness and to compare the academic achievement and self-regulation among adolescents at three levels of happiness, i.e., high, average and low. The other objective was to find out the correlation of happiness with academic achievement and self regulation. The study was based on a sample of 200 government senior secondary schools adolescents. Adolescents were selected from urban area. Adolescents were administered the oxford happiness inventory (OHI) developed by Argyle in 2001 and self-regulation questionnaire developed by Ryan and Cannell in 1998. Results showed that there was significant difference between academic achievement and self- regulation among boys and girls. But in happiness they did not differ significantly. There was significant and positive relationship between happiness and academic achievement, happiness and self-regulation.

Pages: 58-64Meenakshi and Navneet Kaur Dhaliwal (Department of Education and Community Services, Punjabi University, Patiala…

Pages: 55-57
Shweta Sanjeev Kumar (Junior Research Fellow, D.O.S in Social Work, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka)
S. Y. Swadi (D.O.S in Social Work, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka)

Women health is the most prominent factor for family and to any society. 48% Indian women are anemic according to studies. Especially women working in the unorganized sector are more vulnerable to health problems, as they have to deal with gender based socio-cultural and economic challenges of family and its members, along with, they need to take care of their physical and psychological health needs which is substantially challenging. Therefore it is the need of the hour to understand all these complexities in their totality to enable women to enter into quality life. This study is based on the secondary data and study employs Descriptive research design to understand the health seeking behavior of women working in the unorganized sector and the factors influencing their behavior. Review reflects close nit relation between the health seeking behavior of women their family, work place and society at large.

Pages: 55-57Shweta Sanjeev Kumar (Junior Research Fellow, D.O.S in Social Work, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka)S…

Pages: 51-54
Rijul Sihag (Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana)

Self help groups are small informal association of the poor created at the grass root level for the purpose of enabling members to reap economic benefits out of mutual help and joint responsibility. Self help groups are formed voluntarily by the rural and urban poor to save and contribute to a common fund that can be lent to its members as per requirement and for working together for social and economic uplift of their families and community. The present study therefore focused on evaluating the functional aspects of Self Help Groups. For meeting the objectives primary data were collected through a structured, non disguised questionnaire. A total of 300 respondents from four villages of two districts of Haryana formed the sample size of the study. Chi Square test used to find whether the two attributes are associated or not. The study found that these groups consisted of mostly 15- 20 members, mostly belonging to lower castes and poorer sections are the members of Self Help Groups. Groups resolve conflicts through collective leadership and mutual discussion. Every group has code of conduct for effective administration and management of group. The outcome of the study revealed that monthly meetings were their regular feature and majority of Self Help Groups were using saving for inter-loaning purposes. Self Help Groups act as immediate agents of empowering rural women.

Pages: 51-54Rijul Sihag (Department of Sociology, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana)

Pages: 48-50
Jesline Maria Martin Mamen (Department of Psychology, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala)

There is a worldwide growth in populations of people aged 55 years and over. India's older population will increase dramatically over the next four decades. It is a positive fact that longevity has increased. Ageing is often associated with many rewarding experiences. It is however also a time when significant changes might occur and poses challenges. Positive ageing, in this context connotes sustaining within oneself, a positive attitude towards ageing. This attitude helps in combating negative feelings towards the gradually debilitating conditions, so that an adult can step into another phase of his life full of zest and positive energy. The terms positive ageing, ageing gracefully, successful ageing and ageing well are terms that can be used interchangeably. The positive ageing movement is about striving to create a society for all ages that prepares for and celebrates the ageing process. Positive ageing is not difficult and efforts should be made by the government and the broader community to make sure that as people live longer, they continue to lead healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. As an ethical duty to understand and support ageing population, it is the purpose of this paper to explore: 1) conceptual framework of ageing gracefully 2) models and research studies on ageing gracefully 3) factors that affect ageing gracefully 4) Brain plasticity and ageing gracefully 5) various strategies to achieve ageing gracefully

Pages: 48-50Jesline Maria Martin Mamen (Department of Psychology, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala)

Pages: 42-47
Ashma and Rita Goel (Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana)
Mujahid Khan (Department of Mathematics Statistics and Physics, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana)

Media is now-a-days playing an important role in educating the society. It has also been noted that media has often instructed the audiences about the current happenings which affect them. Media is an essential tool of communication which helps in educating the masses. The study was conducted to analyze content analysis on the coverage of Swachh Bharat Mission in Hindi newspapers of Hisar city of Haryana state. Four Hindi newspapers i.e. Dainik Bhaskar, Dainik Jagran, Dainik Tribune and Punjab Kesri were selected based on maximum circulation of these newspapers. Content analysis of Swachh Bharat Mission was conducted in three phases i.e. 15 days before and 15 days after in launching year, first anniversary and second anniversary. Majority of the items were published in the form of news followed by campaigns and photographs. Most of the items related to issue were covered by the newspaper correspondents and national agencies. Majority of items were of national level and placed on local page.

Pages: 42-47Ashma and Rita Goel (Department of Extension Education and Communication Management, Chaudhary Charan Singh…
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