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Pages: 346-348
Dishari Gupta (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Nadia, West Bengal)

Job satisfaction can be defined as a pleasurable or positive emotional state resulting from the appraisal of one's job or job experiences. Sixty per cent of those surveyed said job dissatisfaction was a leading reason people make unethical decisions at work, second only to lack of personal integrity, according to the 'Ethics and Workplace' survey conducted for Deloitte and Touche, USA. Also, 91% said workers who enjoy a good work-life balance are more likely to behave ethically. Organizational commitment is strength of the feeling of responsibility that an employee has towards the mission of the organization which is an essential criteria for work place values. The present study aims to understand the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of 60 Part-time and Guest Lecturers of Government aided colleges in Kolkata and suburbs of West Bengal. Part time teachers and guest lecturers are the lifeline to most of the colleges in West Bengal. They perform all the duties assigned to them by the colleges with due responsibility. Yet they are in a precarious position so far as their future is concerned. Guest lecturers are worst off in this regard since they are recruited periodically, only in the full academic session every year and dismissed as soon as the slack session begins. The result of this study shows that there is significant difference in job satisfaction and organizational commitment among Part-time & Guest Lecturers. The mean value for job satisfaction has been found to be higher for Guest Lecturers whereas organizational commitment is higher in case of Part time Teachers. From the study, we can conclude that Part time Lecturers are much more committed to their organization, if the variables that are related to their job satisfaction are enhanced, they will perform better and their quality of work life will be enhanced whereas if job security of Guest Lecturers is ensured, then their overall performance and commitment would increase.

Pages: 346-348Dishari Gupta (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Nadia, West Bengal)

Pages: 343-345
Shivanshi Atreya (Mewar University, Rajasthan)
Kumkum Pareek (R.G.P.G.College, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut)

The present study was conducted on People working in IT sector in India and USA to study their Life Satisfaction. Purposive sample of 60people; 30 working in India and 30 working in USAin IT sector were screened out for the study. The data were analyzed using t-test. The difference between both the groups was significant. The results indicate professional of USA have higher level of life satisfaction compare to Professionals of India.

Pages: 343-345Shivanshi Atreya (Mewar University, Rajasthan)Kumkum Pareek (R.G.P.G.College, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut)

Pages: 339-342
Aswathi Mary Varghese (Amity School of Communication, Amity University)
Usha Raman (Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad)

In the decades since independence, Indian education has been the site of several attempts to make curricula more meaningful and relevant to the reality of Indian social and economic life. Education has been seen as an important tool of nation building, a space within which the citizen is moulded and shaped, with the values that are desirable in a modern, just and free society. Can Media Pedagogy be an element of the classroom practice, keeping in view the Indian education system? Media pedagogy is considered to be a cutting-edge form of pedagogy which is used by teachers to help students to deconstruct the messages they receive from mainstream media, and analyze them critically. So can we see media being used as a pedagogical tool to engage critical students? The research was centered around the examination of the ways in which media, particularly cinema (educational short films and documentaries), is used as a tool to impact learning outcomes. From the literature, it was gathered that the use of films as a medium to enhance moral learning among children is not something new or ground-breaking as it has been effectively and widely used all across the world. The study has been positioned on the use of film and video in classroom environments as tools to impart education at a time when the knowledge of video has been consistently demystified and where the best videos are available for teachers to use and for students to benefit from facilities which are free to use such as YouTube. As stated in the review of literature, the successful experiments have shown that the films can act as a strong force to bring about social change in the case of children. These experiments aimed at creating innovative and creative educational programmes to create a positive attitude towards formal education and also make education interesting, creative, reflective, purposive and stimulating. The present study aims to look at yet another controlled experiment, The School Cinema project, which aims at providing life skills based training for the children through short films and documentaries. The aim of the study is to find out “The effectiveness of School Cinema in imparting Value Education in comparison to a moral science textbook”. Another major aspect of the study is positioned to understand the relevance of films focused on children and on education in a country like India, which is considered as the world's largest film-producing country and yet it produces very few films in this area. Explanatory research design form mixed methods of research for this study. The methodology is essentially divided into two stages and as the method suggests the quantitative stage is followed by the qualitative phase. Experimental research design is employed to get a clear understanding of the extent to which School Cinema has achieved the intended aims and objectives. The sample selection for the study is non-parametric which is representative/indicative of the population studied. Standard Deviation comparison is used to analyze quantitative data keeping in mind the small sample size.

Pages: 339-342Aswathi Mary Varghese (Amity School of Communication, Amity University)Usha Raman (Department of Communication, University…

Pages: 335-338
Rakesh Sandhu (Dr. G.D. D.A.V. College of Education for Women, Karnal, Haryana)

Creative children are assets to the society. They create new ideas, brings about social and cultural transformation. Advancement and development of a nation depends upon the contribution of creative children. Education can bring out internal creative powers from the man and utilize it for the welfare of humanity. According to Gardener and Solovey-Emotional Intelligence is the process of learning to understand our own emotions, learning to understand the emotions of others gaining proficiency in positive emotional responses in one self, and recognising and accepting the emotional responses of others. Emotional intelligence is the most important determinant of the extent of professional and personal success in life. Both creativity and emotional intelligence are important aspects of the personality of a person. Therefore researcher decided to study creativity and emotional intelligence of college students. The present research is based on survey method. A sample of 200 students was taken. Two standardised tests were taken to measure creativity and emotional intelligence. After analysis and interpretation of data, following conclusion were drawn. It was found that there is a high level of emotional intelligence and creativity in science students as compared to commerce students. The emotional intelligence and creativity of girls was found above average while that of boys was below average. There was significant impact of emotional intelligence on creativity. It was also found that there is significant impact of subject group, locality and gender on the creativity of college students.

Pages: 335-338Rakesh Sandhu (Dr. G.D. D.A.V. College of Education for Women, Karnal, Haryana)

Pages: 330-334
Bornali Yadav (AIBAS, Amity University, Haryana)

The present study aims to determine the effect of corporate resilience training program on employees' engagement was carried out on employees' of information technology sectors of Gurgaon (Haryana) and Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) with a sample of 20(Treatment Group=10 & Control Group=10) employees'(including both managers and associates). Resilience Training Module was designed by the investigator herself on the basis of in depth review of related literature. Employees' Engagement was assessed with the help of Employee Engagement Survey (Buckingham & Coffman, 1999; Harter et.al, 2002).The experimental method (Pretest-Posttest) was adopted by the investigator and the training was provided online. The statistical technique of t-test was selected for finding out the significant difference in the mean scores of employees' engagement after resilience training program. The results indicate that there is a significant difference in employees' engagement after resilience training program. The findings of this study are beneficial for all employees', employers' and organization for greater productivity, job satisfaction, work life balance and conducive work environment.

Pages: 330-334Bornali Yadav (AIBAS, Amity University, Haryana)

Pages: 325-329
Nitasha Khehra and Srishti Jaju (Department of Psychology, MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh)

Adler proposed that ordinal position in siblings and socialization pattern in family constellation may predict psychopathology, personality characteristics and behavior of the individual. However, birth order research has always been controversial and few studies conducted did not specifically examine its effect as an independent risk factor in youth mental health conditions. The present investigation explores the impact of birth order on borderline personality features, depression, self monitoring behaviour and deliberate self harm in college students. A non clinical sample comprising of 101 undergraduate students (males & females) was drawn from Chandigarh region within the age range of 18-21 years. Assessment tools employed include Borderline Symptom List, Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale, Self Monitoring Scale and Inventory of Statements about Self Injury (ISAS). Revealed that First born college students scored significantly higher compared to Last born group in Borderline Personality features, Self Monitoring and domains of Self Injurious behaviour including Interpersonal Boundaries, Self Punishment, Anti Suicide and Interpersonal Influence. Correlation analysis in the First born group showed a significant positive association between borderline personality symptomatology and sub domains of self injurious behaviour. There also exists a significant positive relationship between depression and self monitoring, interpersonal boundaries, sensation seeking and peer bonding. As a preliminary attempt, our study provides evidence for the significant impact of birth order on psychopathology in college students in domains of borderline personality features, self-injurious behavior and self monitoring which warrants the need to address family structure and dynamics in etiology and psychosocial management of personality disorders.

Pages: 325-329Nitasha Khehra and Srishti Jaju (Department of Psychology, MCM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh)

Pages: 316-324
Akancha Srivastava (Indian Institute of Management, Indore, Madhya Pradesh)
K. Ramachandran and A. Suresh (Defence Institute of Psychological Research R & D Organization, Ministry of Defence, Timarpur, Delhi)

Owing to its positive impact, employee engagement has been widely studied across different countries. Survey reports and researches have shown that level of engagement are increasing universally but shifting across regions. Within countries employee engagement is heavily influenced by the organizational culture and the demographics of the work force. In an attempt to find out the status of employee engagement in India, this paper endeavors to find out the type of work which is being carried in India in the field of engagement. The article presents reflective viewpoints of some of the definitions of employee engagement, thereby exploring the empirical and conceptual work on employee engagement. With the help of annual reports, of Nifty 50 we explored the Indian companies where employee engagement is being practiced as business strategy. Subsequently, we studied the sectors with in which employee engagement is being practiced.

Pages: 316-324Akancha Srivastava (Indian Institute of Management, Indore, Madhya Pradesh)K. Ramachandran and A. Suresh (Defence…

Pages: 312-315
Mamta Tripathi (Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta )
Nachiketa Tripathi (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati)

The present study made an attempt to explore the knowledge management processes and the role of contextual variables in Indian research and development organizations. The present paper aims to focus on various knowledge management processes practiced in research oriented organizations from the organizational culture perspective. A qualitative methodology was employed in the present study. An interview schedule consisting of 23 different items was developed by the authors to conduct in-depth interviews of 30 (Male = 25, Female = 5) individuals who belonged to upper echelon (senior scientists and consultants), aged 27 years to 65 years (mean age = 51.43 years) from 11 Indian research intensive organizations across 3 cities. Content analysis displayed some themes. For instance, sharing of information and expertise took place in most of the research and development organizations at both levels, individual and organizational; more emphasis was given to collaborative research and interdisciplinary ventures. Further it was found that documentation and retrieval of knowledge were given due importance in most of the organizations and various ways were adopted of maintaining it. Besides that, the results also revealed that organizational culture played vital role in influencing knowledge management processes. Organizational culture present in these research intensive organizations principally laid emphasis on inter-disciplinary exchanges, openness, leader accessibility, transparency, trust, etc. Moreover, knowledge management processes were found to have positive impact on performance and profitability. This study has several implications for research and development organizations. It also makes significant contributions to both the knowledge management and organizational culture literatures.

Pages: 312-315Mamta Tripathi (Post Doctoral Research Fellow, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta )Nachiketa Tripathi (Department…

Pages: 308-311
Vali Sheykhali (M.A student of Behavioral Sciences (Preschool Education), Arsanjan Branch Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran)
Jahangir Mehr Afsha and Firouz Rezaian (Department of Educational Sciences, Arsanjan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Arsanjan, Iran)

In the past it was believed that Consider totally silent and apathetic and inactive, classroom learning is real. But now the teachers suggested the methods that are used Students are invited to express opinions and engage in learning. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of participatory teaching methods Compared with traditional teaching methods Academic achievement of girls and boys in the sixth year of primary school English language is Abadeh Tashk area. With a semi-empirical and the sample of male and female students In the 2013-2014 school year and the number was 415.Samples were 46.Which were selected by simple random sampling. The subjects were divided randomly into control and experimental groups. After the implementation of participatory teaching methods and traditional Groups by self-made achievement test Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient was calculated with 87% the reliability is high. It was a 20-question multiple-choice exam. The different levels of listening-comprehension-reading and grammar to be assessed. For data analysis using spss software Descriptive statistics of the measurement frequency, mean, standard deviation and inferential statistics to determine significant relationship between the variables listed T test method is used. Results indicate that the achievement levels of boys and girls who have been trained in participatory methods there is a significant difference (Average Boys 17/27 Girls 19/33 t = 1/99 and 25% significance level). And achievement rates between boys and girls that trained with traditional method. There are differences Significant.(Average Boys 15/07, Girls 19/3 t = 3/06 Significance level of % .003)

Pages: 308-311Vali Sheykhali (M.A student of Behavioral Sciences (Preschool Education), Arsanjan Branch Islamic Azad University…

Pages: 300-307
Samvedna Sharma (Psychology Student, University of Jammu, Jammu)

Community violence is recognized a significant public health problem. Exposure to family and community violence is linked with posttraumatic stress symptoms and difficulties in academic motivation in adolescents. The present study aimed to examine the post traumatic stress disorder symptom (PTSD), impairment functioning of PTSD Symptoms and academic motivation of Grade 8th and Grade 10th students (boys and girls) residing in Jammu city. A cross-sectional data of 160 students i.e. 80 for grade 8th& 80 for grade 10th, were selected through purposive sampling. Results have shown significant difference on PTSD symptoms between Grade 8th and Grade 10th students. It was also found that Grade 8th girls and Grade 10th boys have PTSD symptoms and Impairment functioning, as well as high Achievement motivation . No other significant difference was found. Keeping these figures in mind we need to focus on those factors those help to recover and motivate the adolescents in spite of exposure to chronic adversity.

Pages: 300-307Samvedna Sharma (Psychology Student, University of Jammu, Jammu)

Pages: 293-299
Sumandeep Brar (Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Rajasthan)
Agya Jit Singh (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala)

The purpose of the present study was to measure some selected personality traits and adjustment problems of the female criminals. It was also the aim to study the relationship between the adjustment problems and personality traits of introversion/extraversion and neuroticism of female criminals. It was hypothesised that significant relationship would be established between the adjustment problems and the personality traits of female criminals. In order to achieve these objectives, 200 female prisoners from Patiala Central Jail and Ludhiana Women' Jail were administered three inventories;i,e; (i) Neuroticism and Introversion-Extroversion Inventory by Muhar, Bhatia & Kapoor; (ii) Bell's Adjustment Inventory adapted by Dr. Ojha and (iii) Marital Adjustment Questionnaire by Kumar & Rohatgi. The results of the study reveal that (i) female prisoners are neurotic and extrovert, but most of these were maladjusted, (ii) positive relationship has been found between neuroticism and adjustment; but not with marital adjustment. Introversion-extroversion has no relationship with adjustment and marital adjustment of the female prisoners; (iii) adjustment of the female prisoners has positive relationship with personality traits and marital adjustment, (iv) marital adjustment has no relationship with personality traits but has a positive and significant relationship with all areas of general adjustment.

Pages: 293-299Sumandeep Brar (Singhania University, Pacheri Bari, Rajasthan)Agya Jit Singh (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University…

Pages: 287-292
Barnas Sabunga, Dasim Budimansyah, Sofyan Sauri, and Achmad Sanusi (General Education Studies Program, School of Postgraduate Studies, Universitas Pendidikan, Indonesia)

The purpose of this research is to explore, examine and identify the transformation of character values through wayang performance. The study focuses on Sunarya version which comprise of four aspects: 1) values present in wayang performance, 2) character values intended to transform the audience, 3) conditions that can reinforce moral values, and 4) suitability of learning experiences delivered through wayang performance. The study uses grounded theory methods that provide opportunities for the discovery of new theories. The data was processed and analyzed by means of interviews with puppeteers, academics, puppetry organization and audience, observation of puppet shows, and document review. The values of characters are presented through wayang performance based on the values of monotheism in regard to six systems value of life which include: theology, physiology, ethics, aesthetics, and logic.

Pages: 287-292Barnas Sabunga, Dasim Budimansyah, Sofyan Sauri, and Achmad Sanusi (General Education Studies Program, School…
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