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Pages: 344-353 Sarthak Gulati1, Dimple Rawat2, Shreya Gulati3, Rinchen Zangmo4, Arti Gulati5, Mahesh Kumar Seth6 Aradhana Kumari7, and Amit Kumar8 (Department of Orthopedics, J.J.M Medical College, Davanagere, Karnataka1, Clinical Epidemiology Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi2,5,6,7, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi3, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi4, and Department of Neurology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi8) In the past few decades a worldwide increase is observed in obesity prevalence among women of reproductive age group which may be linked with poor repriductive health outcomes moreover there is contradictory evidence about the effect of obesity on the live-birth following assisted reproducitve technology. To determine the pooled estimate of the association of female obesity with the probability of live birth outcome following in-vitro fertilzation/itractoplasmic sperm injection (IVF/ICSI). To evaluate the pooled effect of BMI on live birth as outcome following IVF/ICSI we carried this review. Platform PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane libraray and clinicaltrial.gov were used for literature searching since inception till March, 2020 to identify all the relevant studies. Differences in live births among underweight, normal weight, and overweight women incomparison to the obese group (BMI >30) were determined. For heterogenity >50% raandom-effects otherwise fixed-effects model was used to determine the pooled Risk ratio with 95% CI or pooled Odds Ratio with CI. Joanna Briggs Institute checklist (JBI) was used for methodological quality of the studies. Software STATA version 13, was used to conduct the statistical analysis p-value <0.05 was considered as degree of siginificant association. In the present meta-analysis thirty-two studies were included. Our finding suggests that women with obesity had 26% less live births as compared to women with normal BMI (OR, 0.74, 95% CI 0.69 to 0.78), 17% less live births compared to women with underweight (OR 0.83, 95% CI 0.80 to 0.85) and 14% less live births as compared to women with overweight (OR 0.86, 95% CI 0.83 to 0.88). The findings of present updated meta-analysis precisely demonstrated that female obesity is negatively associated with live birth rate following IVF/ICSI. Pages: 344-353
Sarthak Gulati1, Dimple Rawat2, Shreya Gulati3, Rinchen Zangmo4, Arti Gulati5, Mahesh Kumar Seth6
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Pages: 354-360 Ishanya Raj,1 Nishant Goyal,2 Madhumita Bhattacharyya,3 and Jayanath, B. P.4 (Clinical Psychologist, Motilal Nehru Divisional Hospital, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh1, Department of Psychiatry, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand2, Department of Clinical Psychology, Central Institute of Psychiatry, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand3, and Consultant Psychiatrist, Joint District Hospital, Manjhanpur, Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh4) Adolescent suicidal behavior is a major public health issue. Recent research has already identified a range of risk factors (grouped as psychiatric, environmental or social variables, psychological & personality factors) for suicidal behaviour. Though much considerable work has been done in this field but less of them included the use of Thematic Apperception Test (T.A.T) as a tool, despite the fact that T.A.T is the most useful tool in revealing the unconscious materials. The subject's suicidal tendency has been studied always as a whole, so the finer differentiation of its other groups are still to be made. The present study is in a way, likely to test, verify and illuminate relevance of psychodynamic findings on the basis of the findings of T.A.T regarding the suicidal preoccupation and self-directed aggression. The present study was a cross sectional community based study. Sample was 54 adolescents from two co-education schools in Ranchi who were assessed on GHQ-28 and 4 selected cards of Thematic Apperception Test. No significant difference was observed between the two groups (Male & Female) in terms of age and scores on various domains of GHQ-28. Significant difference was found between the domains of Hero and Parental figures in comparison between Male and Female participants. The frequency of suicidal preoccupation and self-directed aggression was found to be 37% and 40% respectively. In 35% of cases the adolescents identified themselves with a person of the opposite sex. 54% of the adolescent's adequacy of superego was found to be inappropriate. The nature of anxieties for 31% of adolescents was physical harm or punishment and 39% of them used projection as a defense mechanism. Pages: 354-360
Ishanya Raj,1 Nishant Goyal,2 Madhumita Bhattacharyya,3 and Jayanath, B. P.4 (Clinical Psychologist, Motilal Nehru… |
Pages: 361-366 Nirban Manna (Department of Humanities and social Science, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, Jhakhand) Theatre and dramatic techniques have long been practiced in a wide range of therapeutic settings like educational intuitions, detoxification counseling centers, hospitals, community organizations, rehabilitation and correctional homes for achieving definite sets of goals. Over the years, several approaches across different contexts have established for the development of different set of population. By using movement base intervention, role play, pretend play and improvisation, the drama-based activities improve cognitive and adaptive functioning of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by achieving social awareness, imaginative ability, cognition, communication, sympathy and empathy. In India, the art therapy with specialization of the special population is an emerging area. Ramamoorthi Parasuram, one of the very few drama therapists in India, founded drama for autism Centre, Velvi and been working for the development of ASD children since 2004. This paper brings forth his module for drama therapy and analyses how his use of mask, face paint and rehearsing life technique has improved the attention span, eye contact, gross and mine motor skill of the people with ASD. The effect of Velvi's drama therapy is assessed by conducting survey among the parents of such children, then Chi-square test and paired t test is performed for 14 social, behavioral and cognitive indicators. Pages: 361-366
Nirban Manna (Department of Humanities and social Science, Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School… |
Pages: 367-375 Moumita Mukherjee1, Pooja Law2, and Khusbu Baid3 (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and Social Studies, St. Xavier's University, Kolkata, West Bengal1, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal2, and Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research (IIPR), Bangalore, Karnataka3) Understanding and managing emotions, one's own as well as that of others, are often considered key skills, in today's world, for success. In addition, creative thinking is often deemed essential to judicial problem solving and decision making, towards the same larger objective. In this context, the present study was conceived to explore the relationship, if any, between emotional intelligence, social intelligence, and creativity among early adolescents. 113 female adolescent Class VIII students of a reputed Kolkata school, aged 13-14 years, were selected to participate in the study, via purposive sampling technique. Emotional Intelligence was assessed using the Emotional Quotient Test by Singh and Chadha, Social Intelligence using Social Intelligence Scale (SIS-CG) developed by Chadha and Ganesan, and Creativity using the Torrance Test of Creativity (modified version of Torrance's Creative Personality Test) developed by Torrance. Data were compiled using Microsoft Excel after obtaining self-report measures using paper-pencil forms of the aforementioned tests from the 113 participants. To assess the strength of association among the variables, Pearson's Product Moment correlation coefficient was deemed suitable. The results showed that there exist statistically significant correlations between emotional intelligence and social intelligence, emotional intelligence and creativity, and social intelligence and creativity, among the sample of female adolescent school students. Multiple Regression with Emotional and Social Intelligence as Predictor Variables affecting Criterion Variable Creativity revealed significant results, indicating that emotional and social intelligence do statistically significantly predict the creativity. Implications of these findings with respect to potential academic achievements are discussed. Pages: 367-375
Moumita Mukherjee1, Pooja Law2, and Khusbu Baid3 (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts and… |
Pages: 376-379 Kiran Karnatak (Department of Psychology, M.B.G.P.G College, Haldwani (Nainital), Uttarakhand) Adolescence is a revolutionary state comprising of physical and mental changes. Consequently it leads to physical and emotional disruptions like anxiety, stress, deprivation and frustration. This study aims to find out the relationship between types and directions of frustration on mental health of Kumauni adolescents. Three hundred sixty adolescents served as subjects and were considered for analyzing types and directions of frustration. In this way one thirty two adolescents were taken in consideration and they were put into six treatment conditions, i.e., 22 subjects per cell. Tools used for conducting this study are- Rozenweig's Picture Frustration Test and Jagdish and Srivastava's Mental Health Questionnaire. Findings were obtained by analysis of variance, intercomparison of scores of types and directions of frustration and correlation coefficient between types and directions of frustration. Pages: 376-379
Kiran Karnatak (Department of Psychology, M.B.G.P.G College, Haldwani (Nainital), Uttarakhand) |
Pages: 380-385 Saanya Dhawan (The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurugram, Haryana) The paper will look at how ABA has been effective in treating the symptoms of communication deficits of Autism Spectrum Disorder by looking at the various types of ABA therapies and their specific impacts (Lerman et al., 2016; Koegel et al., 2006). Further, we will understand how there may a difference due to the environmental and social changes as seen in developed and developing countries (Keenan et al., 2014; Mohammadzaheri et al., 2014). This paper will also look at how behaviour management in autism is a skill achieved through an alternative practice, namely Neuro Linguistic Programming, in comparison to ABA. NLP was used as a comparative intervention because it is known to work effectively in changing behavioural patterns that can be used to establish a communication framework (Sturt et al., 2012; Walter & Bayat, 2003). In addition to exploring the effectiveness of NLP in comparison to ABA, this paper will also briefly explore the effectiveness of Play therapy in enhancing social communication in children with autism (Solomon et al., 2014). Finally, this paper will draw a conclusion about the intervention technique that is most effective in rehabilitating communication deficits, namely social communication and interaction, for the autism population during early childhood. Pages: 380-385
Saanya Dhawan (The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurugram, Haryana) |
Pages: 386-390 Arun Kumar Jaiswal, Sakshee Meshram, Varsha Pandey, and Anju Singh (Department of Psychology, Jain (Department of Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) The study's goal was to evaluate the Hindi version of the Perceived Stress Scale-10's psychometric characteristics, factorial structure, and predictive validity in an Indian cultural environment. Five hundred participants aged 19 to 65 years from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, were given a 10-item Perceived Stress Scale and a Satisfaction with Life Scale in Hindi. Exploratory factor analysis (principal components) of PSS-10 with varimax rotation found two factors, 'Uncontrollable Perceived Stress' and 'Controllable Perceived Stress,' which explained 30.42 % and 17.78 % of variance, respectively, and 48.20 % of variation when combined. The quality of goodness of fit indexes for the two-factor model were found to be quite adequate (RMSEA = 0.06; TLI = 0.92; CFI = 0.94; GFI = 0.97; AGFI = 0.94; RMR = 0.08; SRMR = 0.06). The average item-total correlation coefficients for two subscales were found to be high, while split-half and Cronbach's alpha reliability values for two PSS-10 subscales were found to be acceptable. The Uncontrollable Perceived Stress subscale of the PSS-10 linked favourably with the BDI-II and negatively with Satisfaction with Life Scale, while the Controllable Perceived Stress subscale of the PSS-10 had the negative and positive correlations with BDI-II and Satisfaction with Life Scale, indicating its convergent validity. On both PSS-10 subscales, no significant gender differences were found. Pages: 386-390
Arun Kumar Jaiswal, Sakshee Meshram, Varsha Pandey, and Anju Singh (Department of Psychology, Jain… |
Pages: 391-393 Swaroopa Ram Barve1 and Gauri Kadam2 (Department of Psychology, SPPU, Consultant Psychologist at Vidula Psychological Consultancy, Pune, Maharashtra1 and Department of Psychology, D.Y.Patil Arts, Commerce, Science college, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra2) Although the effects of Covid pandemic on psychopathology among performing artists is still not entirely known, this profession has been affected severely due to its uncertain nature as well as the nature of virus requiring social isolation. Worldwide, there are many efforts from music community to minimize the distress, as an individual performing musician it is difficult to sustain both financially and emotionally because of lack of resources and opportunities to perform. There are many new platforms are opening up to perform however it is difficult for classical musicians especially above the age of 50 to adapt to these new techniques of performance. In the light of these issues and increased psychopathology during pandemic, this case study is an example of effects of online and telephonic psycho-therapy on pandemic related MDD with anxious distress in performing musician. The client, a 57 years old woman and performing vocalist by profession was in the therapy for 6 months during which she took 13 therapy sessions which were conducted both telephonically and online video calls. CBT and existential therapy approach was used for the purpose of treatment. JPMR, cognitive errors, thought log, challenging errors, down ward arrow technique, Systematic desensitization were used. To gain existential insight, empathetic active listening, reflection of thoughts and to deal with pandemic related existential anxiety, existential techniques were adopted. Pages: 391-393
Swaroopa Ram Barve1 and Gauri Kadam2 (Department of Psychology, SPPU, Consultant Psychologist at Vidula… |
Pages: 394-398 Aarsha Ajayan1 and Neeraj Panwar2 (Department of Psychology, Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore, Karnataka1 and Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore, Karnataka2) Cognitive abilities are one of the major components after affect and behaviour which helps people to process the available information in the environment. Cognitive abilities such as attention, problem solving and decision making are used every second of the time. But by and large, young adults are expected to be high on these abilities as they have to make most significant decisions for their own life. If they are not paying attention to the environmental factors, making use of them in problem solving and making fare decisions for themselves, they prove to be incompetent in terms their cognitive abilities. Hence, the purpose of this empirical research is to understand gender differences with regard to attention, problem solving and decision-making. Between-group design has been followed wherein 87 UG students' (age 18-23 years) participated in the research. Tools pertaining to attention, problem solving and decision making. To analyse the data descriptive statistics was run followed by t-test. The results of an independent t-test revealed no significant gender differences on any of the cognitive abilities. Further, results are clearly indicating that, if a person from either gender is given proper academic environment, scope to explore, learn and experience, gender has nothing to do with either of these cognitive abilities. Pages: 394-398
Aarsha Ajayan1 and Neeraj Panwar2 (Department of Psychology, Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bangalore, Karnataka1 and Department… |
Pages: 399-402 Balwinder Lamba (PT) and Kirandeep Kaur Rai (Department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) Menstruation is a normal physiological event that occurs in females of reproductive age. Menstrual characteristics show a lot of variance within women and this variance is associated with behavioural, occupational, and environmental and host factors. In females, painful menstruation (dysmenorrhea) is a common phenomenon and it has many uncomfortable effects on day to day activities of females. The current schedule based survey study was conducted on 70 female physiotherapy students aged 18-25 years. Their demographic profiles and detailed menstrual characteristics were studied. Out of the total 70 participants, 44 (62.9 percent) participants attained menarche in the age of 12-14 years, bleeding lasted for 6 or less days (95.8 percent), and a positive family history of dysmenorrhea (62.9 percent) was reported. Majority of females reported back pain (78.5 percent), abdominal pain (70 percent) and pain in legs (62.8 percent) as the premenstrual symptoms. Among the symptoms experienced during menstruation, back pain, abdomen pain, tiredness, irritation, and altered mood were reported that affected their Activities of Daily Living. Only 18.6 percent participants opted to consult a gynaecologist for the discomfort experienced during menstruation. Rest and application of hot pack were commonly adopted methods to relieve symptoms associated with menstruation. Menstrual characteristics and symptoms associated with menstruation have a slightly negative impact on the activities of female physiotherapy students; therefore it is important to have a deeper insight into the management of dysmenorrhea. Pages: 399-402
Balwinder Lamba (PT) and Kirandeep Kaur Rai (Department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) |
Pages: 403-407 कविता राय (इलाहाबाद डिग्री कॉलेज, (संघटक महाविद्यालय), केन्द्रीय विश्वविद्यालय इलाहाबाद, उत्तर प्रदेश) प्रस्तुत शोध पत्र ऐसे जीवनवृत्त् अध्ययन (Case-Study) पर आधारित है जिसमें स्कूली उम्र के बच्चों के माता-पिता या शिक्षक ने व्यक्तिगत संपर्क कर बच्चे की व्यवहारिक दिक्कत हेतु सुझाव माँगा। बच्चे के बारे में स्वयं उससे बातचीत, माता-पिता एवं शिक्षक से पृथक-पृथक बातचीत (साक्षात्कार) करके उसकी पारिवारिक पृष्ठभूमि, व्यक्तित्व गुणों, समस्या के आरंभ एवं आवश्यक होने पर मनोवैज्ञानिक परीक्षण द्वारा जानकारी एकत्र की गई। समस्त स्रोतों से प्राप्त जानकारियों का/सूचनाओं का गहन मनोवैज्ञानिक विश्लेषण किया गया। गहन मनोवैज्ञानिक विश्लेषण द्वारा समस्या के कारण की पहचान की गई। तदोपरान्त उसके समाधान के लिए माता-पिता एवं शिक्षकों को उपयुक्त व्यवहार संशोधन तकनीक के उपयोग का सुझाव दिया गया। परामर्शदाता द्वारा दिए गए सुझावों पर अमल करने से कुछ माह में बच्चों की समस्याएँ दूर हो गई। Pages: 403-407
कविता राय
(इलाहाबाद डिग्री कॉलेज, (संघटक महाविद्यालय), केन्द्रीय विश्वविद्यालय इलाहाबाद, उत्तर प्रदेश) |
Pages: 145-149 4 Manisha Choudhury1, Pompy Konwar2, Ajoy Mitra3, and Kumar Kuldeep Medhi4 (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam1, The George Institute for Global Health, Elegance Tower, Jasola District Centre, New Delhi2, Department of Finance, Dispur College, Guwahati, Assam3, IGNOU, Dispur College, Guwahati, Assam4) Guwahati is known as the gateway of North East India and an emerging economic hub of the region. It is the biggest and quickest developing business, industrial and instructive focus in the northeastern area of India. The increasing strain of the demographic pressure is further increasing the wants of urban infrastructures and services. This very trouble is in addition compounded by means of the growing concentration of poverty, especially in slum areas. Here, lack of proper awareness and insufficient resources has become a public health burden, especially among adolescent girls. This study was conducted with the objectives to assess reproductive health problems among adolescent girls living in slum areas and to assess menstrual hygiene practices among them. Anthropometric measurements of adolescent girls were taken to know the nutritional status and the knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding menstrual hygiene were studied. Statistical analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Services (SPSS) version 21. Majority (66.8%) of the adolescent girls were undernourished. Friends were the first informant in 62.5%. Sanitary pads were used by 61% of girls. All the participants (100%) were having some restrictions during menstruation in the form of traditional belief. Dysmenorrhoea was common complaint among 60% of respondents. Only 17.9% of the respondents knew about the possible linkage of menstruation with anemia. 30.5% of the respondents thought of menstruation as bad blood, dirty matter. 10.5% of the participants were found to have the thinking that it's a curse of God. Inadequate hygiene maintenance, menstruation-related traditional practices, and restrictions were prevalent among the adolescent girls belonging to urban slums. Pages: 145-149
Manisha Choudhury1, Pompy Konwar2, Ajoy Mitra3, and Kumar Kuldeep Medhi4 (Department of Food Science… |
Pages: 150-153 Farjana Begum1, Malik Hadayet Ullah2, and Nasrin Nahar3 (Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh1,1, and Department of Psychology, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Science and Technology University, Gopalganj, Bangladesh3) The present study investigated the relationships among job satisfaction, mental well-being and turnover intention of employees of pharmaceutical industries in Bangladesh. A total of 85 male employees were selected purposively from 10 renowned pharmaceutical companies in Bangladesh. Of them 46 and 39 were from official- and field setting, respectively. Job satisfaction, mental-wellbeingand turnover intention of pharmaceutical employees was assessed by using adapted version of job satisfaction scale (Rahman, 2003); Turnover Intention scale (Gani, Rahman, & Wadud, 2015); and mental well-being scale (Rahman & Imran, 2013). Results of correlation analysis showed that job satisfaction, mental well-being, and turnover intention were significantly correlated. Independent sample t test revealed significant differences between official and field setting employees in job satisfaction and turnover. The findings have been interpreted in the light of past studies. Pages: 150-153
Farjana Begum1, Malik Hadayet Ullah2, and Nasrin Nahar3 (Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka… |
Pages: 154-157 Palak Bansal and Vandana Kanwar (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab University Counselling and Placement Guidance Cell, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) Mental health plays a very critical role in the overall well-being of an individual. Hopelessness is a major predictor ofvarious mental health disorders such as depression, suicide, low subjective well-being and psychiatric disorders. It is a cognitive trait and resulted from cognitive distortion. From the literature reviewed it was found that earlier researches on hopelessness were conducted in association with mental health disorders and very limited researches focused on socio-personal determinants. Thus, the present study aims to determine the association of socio-personal determinants with hopelessness among women belonging to farming and non-farming families. The study was conducted among rural women from Ludhiana District, Punjab. To assess the hopelessness among rural women Beck Hopelessness scale was used. The total sample comprised of 100 (farming=50; non-farming=50) rural married women belonging to the age group between 21-35 years. Respondents were selected through a purposive random sampling technique. Data were collected through the interview method. The results revealed that the prevalence of perceived hopelessness was high among women from non-farming families in comparison to their counterparts. Education and family income played a major role in inducing hopelessness among women living in non-farming families. Pages: 154-157
Palak Bansal and Vandana Kanwar (Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Punjab Agricultural… |
Pages: 158-164 Priyanka Devi S. and Gobinda Majhi (Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka) Belief patterns significantly influence the help-seeking behavior, and lack of proper knowledge would promote unscientific treatment. Consequently, caregivers delay in approaching medical services, which affects the prognosis. The aims of the present study as follows: (i.) to examine caregivers' help-seeking behavior and care pathway of persons with bipolar affective disorder. And (ii) to explore the duration to reach and access the tertiary care psychiatric services. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive study recruited 60 primary caregivers of people with bipolar affective disorder by a purposive sampling technique. Socio-demographic variables and pathways to care instrument were used to collect the data. The majority (76.7%) caregivers perceived that community feels it a disgrace to interact with persons with mental illnesses or maintains a social distancing (80.1%). Fifty percent felt it can damage their reputation. Belief in witchcraft (56.7%), preference for contacting religious healers (43.33%), and priests (16.66 %) were widely prevalent. Mean duration to reach the tertiary care hospital was 80.10 months (SD 6.459). Asize able portion of caregivers still prefer traditional healing over professional health care as their first-line treatment of choice. Reasons are, easy access to the traditional healers, lack of awareness about the scientific treatment, religious and cultural influence of that is still prevailing in the community Pages: 158-164
Priyanka Devi S. and Gobinda Majhi (Department of Psychiatric Social Work, NIMHANS, Bengaluru, Karnataka) |
Pages: 165-170 Rashmi Upreti and Seema Sharma (Department of Human Development & Family Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab) The aim of the study was to investigate gender differences and the relationship between social maturity and adjustment of adolescents from orphanages, single parent families and intact families. Present study was conducted in the randomly selected orphanages and government schools (from four cities) of Punjab. Total of 300 school going adolescents were included in the sample. Sample was equally distributed across both the genders. Social Maturity Scale and Bell's Adjustment Inventory were employed in the research study. The data were analyzed by using t-test and coefficient of correlation. The statistical analysis revealed that social maturity of girls from intact families was significantly better when compared with boys. Boys living in intact families reported more problems in social adjustment, emotional adjustment and total adjustment as compared to their counterparts. Furthermore, in single parent families, total social maturity of boys exhibited statistically significant and positive correlation with adjustment. On the other hand, total social maturity of girls brought up in orphanages and living with intact families projected a significantly positive relationship with their adjustment. Pages: 165-170
Rashmi Upreti and Seema Sharma (Department of Human Development & Family Studies, PAU, Ludhiana… |
Pages: 171-176 Rebeka Debbarma1, Chandrika Basu Majumdar2, and Anjana Bhattacharjee3 (ICSSR, New Delhi1, Department of Political Science, Tripura University, Tripura2, and Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura3) Internally displaced persons (IDPs) are persons or groups of persons who have been forced to leave their homes or places of habitual residence in order to avoid the effects of armed conflict, situations of generalized violence, violations of human rights or natural or human-made disasters, and who have not crossed an internationally recognized State border. IDPs experiences risk of physical attack, sexual assault, and abduction and frequently are deprived of adequate shelter, food and health. Thus experiencing traumatic events can cause different types of mental health disorders among the IDPs populations. Mental disorders are conditions that causes disturbance in thinking, feeling, mood, and behavior. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. are the mental health issues which are very much common among the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPS). Numerous literatures have indicated that individuals who were internally displaced experienced higher rates of mental health problems than people who were not displaced. In this backdrop, the present paper is an attempt to provide a systematic review of evidence about the mental health issues of the IDPs across the globe. Further this study also tries to suggest some measures for enhancing mental health and well-being of Internally Displaced Persons Pages: 171-176
Rebeka Debbarma1, Chandrika Basu Majumdar2, and Anjana Bhattacharjee3 (ICSSR, New Delhi1, Department of Political… |
Pages: 177-182 Tarika Sandhu, Sargun Sandhu, Jasvir Kaur, and Harpreet Singh (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) Kaschak (1992) has aptly expressed the origin and implications of self-objectification in the quote, "It is in the eye of the beholder, in which women's appearance is reflected, evaluated, and given meaning”. There's an increasing trend of reducing women's bodies as objects of marketing in contemporary media. More concerning still is the documented increase over time in the objectification and an increase in body image consciousness in younger girls. The study focused on reducing detrimental effects of self-objectification on teenage girls using Self-Enrichment skill training. It comprised of 4 sessions for the N=60 adolescent females high on self-objectification. (age ranging 15-19 years). The Self-Enrichment training is based upon the principles of self-awareness and selfregulation. A pre post experimental design was used to assess efficacy of the training. The Self-Objectification questionnaire by Fredrickson and Roberts (1997 to determine the level of objectification and its psychological impact. Statistical analysis revealed significant differences between the pre-and post-treatment scores of the participants. Implications of the study point towards effectiveness of the Self-Enrichmentskill training in helping young girls overcome media induced self-objectification thereby paving way for greater self-discovery. Pages: 177-182
Tarika Sandhu, Sargun Sandhu, Jasvir Kaur, and Harpreet Singh (Department of Psychology, Punjabi University… |
Pages: 183-187 Ananta Prasad Adhikari1, Pramila Panta2, Suman Prasad Adhikari3, Binita Dhungel4, and Trishna Ghosh Chettri5 (Patan Mental Hospital, Ministry of Health and Population, Government of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal and National Academy of Medical Sciences, Kathmandu, Nepal1, Nagarik College of Health Sciences, Purbanchal University, Kathmandu, Nepal2, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Bhandarkhal, Kathmandu, Nepal3, Mental Hospital, Lagankhel, Nepa4,5) Drug dependence is a chronic relapsing condition. Management of drug dependence remains at early phases in context of Nepal. Methadone maintenance treatment program is one of the therapies aimed at preventing relapses. Thus this study aimed to examine the socio-demographic and behavioral characteristics and determinants in cases of psychoactive drug dependence and relapses. Fifty patients with Opiate dependence who presented to MMTP were studied. Descriptive, cross sectional study was done at MMTP of Patan Mental Hospital. Twentieth version of Statistical package for social science (SPSS-20) was used to analyze data. Among clients enrolled in the study, majority (82%) were young and mid-aged. 90% belonged to middle or high income groups. Relapses were commonly found in mid-aged people (70% were between 31 to 50 years). In 80% of cases relapses were frequent. People using psychoactive substances experience frequent relapses. Pattern of use of these substances have shifted to more harder and synthetic products. MMTPwas started as part of managing drug dependence and relapses. Pages: 183-187
Ananta Prasad Adhikari1, Pramila Panta2, Suman Prasad Adhikari3, Binita Dhungel4, and Trishna Ghosh Chettri5… |
Pages: 188-192 Shilpa Kamboj and Sarvdeep Kohli (Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana) The present investigation was conducted to explore the role of achievement goals and locus of control in academic dishonesty among adolescents. A sample of 150 senior secondary students was selected. Participants completed achievement goals questionnaire, intellectual achievement responsibility scale and academic cheating scale. Results revealed that there was significant negative association of mastery approach goals and locus of control with academic cheating. Whereas, significant positive relationship was observed between performance avoidance goals and academic cheating. Further, locus of control and mastery approach goals were came out to be negative predictors of academic cheating. The results and implications have been discussed at length in the paper. Pages: 188-192
Shilpa Kamboj and Sarvdeep Kohli (Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana) |
Pages: 193-198 Anupama Vithalkumar Betigeri, Jasneek Singh, Shreya Bhatia, Ishika Chanra, Ishita Yadav, and Shivya Narula (Department of Physiology, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies (Deemed to be University) Manav Rachna Dental College, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Faridabad, Haryana) Adequate sleep optimally impacts mental functioning of our brains. Sleep disorders among undergraduate students who experience high levels of stress due to the demand of a better academic performance, have become an important matter to consider. Such stress and anxiety lead to various sleep related problems. Therefore, the objective of our survey was to assess the perceptions, and routines of undergraduate students concerning Sleep Habits. Also, the theme of our survey-based study revolves around the exploration of knowledge with an attempt to spread awareness about Sleep Habits; its disorders and various ways to deal with it. The methods that we had used further; helped us in developing a self-constructed questionnaire based on Likert scale by which approximately 350 students were tagged. Our questionnaire was such that it included the following format for investigation: Sleep condition indicator- which included open, close ended questions, Multiple choice questions, Likert scale along with a couple of picture-based questions. After the statistical analysis by SPSS version 24.0, Pearson's Chi-Square test was implemented for comparison of responses on gender-based BMI. The result of our survey-based study emphasized on the sleeping habits like snoring, dozing off etc during some common activities such as while watching television, sitting silent in public places, etc. It basically highlighted that 60% of female undergraduate students had the higher probability of maintaining a healthier sleeping routine. Pages: 193-198
Anupama Vithalkumar Betigeri, Jasneek Singh, Shreya Bhatia, Ishika Chanra, Ishita Yadav, and Shivya Narula… |
Pages: 199-202 R. N. Singh (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) This paper deals with the concept of narcissism as a construct of personality in Psychology, its components and also its inherent characteristics as it affects the narcissist himself and also the people in his network. It is regarded as a personality disorder as there are so many negative and damaging characteristics inherent in narcissism. The present view regarding its variants is also highlighted in the paper. The narcissism is regarded as an aspect of the dark triad of personality. The grandiosity, lack of empathy in narcissists towards others, quest for power, dominance and exploiting others are the defining features of the narcissist, but unfortunately they do not realize it. It is a difficult task to protect from them, yet some useful suggestions are offered in the paper as the means to deal with the narcissists. As regards their treatment, psychologists are of the view that it is almost impossible. Besides it, implications of this paper, limitations and suggestions for future researches are also underlined. Pages: 199-202
R. N. Singh (Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) |
Pages: 203-205 Manpreet Ola (Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana) India a country with its rising population due to increase in birth rate and reduction in mortality rates, is bringing us face to face with a new problem, where our elderly will rise, which is not the topic of concern, but their mental health is new concern point, where due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, youngsters are leaving their home towns and moving to the cities, which are leaving the elderly with no option but to stay alone and due to all this they are surrounded by lot of worries and stressors, in this old age where they need assistance and break from hectic life, they still have to take care of themselves, they have to depend on their children for finances, their deteriorating health is overlooked by their children, which makes them feel neglected, vast number of researches on the elderly have clearly shown, how important it is for them to be around their loved ones in these crucial years of their lives and how being neglected impacts their health and well being through this piece of paper, I would like to bring to light such crucial points and the recommendations and suggestions for policy makers and psychologists to work on. Pages: 203-205
Manpreet Ola (Department of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Gurugram, Haryana) |
Pages: 206-209 Anjana Goyal1, Reena Doomra2, Natalia Thakran3, Megha Monga4, Rohit Raj5, and Saiyam Gupta6 (Department of Biochemistry, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana1,3,,4,5,6, and Department of Pharmacology, Manav Rachna Dental College, Faridabad, Haryana2) To fight any battle the basic yet one of the most important weapon is self-awareness. This was well observed in the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic as the cases per day started going down globally, not forgetting the selfless service of the concerned authorities. Now the new variants have been discovered, it was decided to conduct a survey in order to test the awareness of students of Manav Rachna Dental College (MRDC), Faridabad towards the New Covid-19 Variants. This was done through an online survey, and data was studied and analysed to get a picture how well aware the young minds were. A total of 230 students had given their assent to take part in this online survey. The questionnaire was made through Google forms and was distributed via WhatsApp and other social media platforms. It included a total of 18 questions each testing the awareness of students towards the new Covid-19 variants. A variety of responses were obtained from the survey form. Their study revealed that most of the students were aware of the new Covid-19 variants and had knowledge about their so far discovered virulence properties and vaccine response but more than half of them didn't have an idea about their origin. Almost all were highly aware of the basic safety protocols of Covid-19 and its common symptoms. Also, it was surprising as well as satisfying to see that those who were not aware had keen interest in learning about these variants. Most of the students were well aware of the so far discovered virulence nature, vaccine response of the new Covid-19 variants but only half of them actually knew about their name and origin. Pages: 206-209
Anjana Goyal1, Reena Doomra2, Natalia Thakran3, Megha Monga4, Rohit Raj5, and Saiyam Gupta6
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Pages: 210-212 Dipti Lohani1, Deepa Vinay2, and Sandhya Rani3 (Late Shree Chandra Singh Shahi Govt. P.G. College, Kapkote, Bageshwar, Uttarakhand1 and G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar, Uttarakhand2,3) Low back pain in flour mill workers is a very serious health problem which has serious consequences on almost all the population, although its burden is often considered trivial. Lower musculoskeletal and back pain covers its roots in each and every work environment. Workers' quality of life and work performances are the most common reason for their medical supervision. The objective of the present study was to find out all flour mill workers suffering from lower back injury and pain and to help them overcome this disorder. The present study was conducted at two flour mills of Udham Singh Nagar of Uttarakhand. Total sample was 120 in which 60 was selected from Kichha's flour mill and 60 were from the flour mill of Lalpur. The findings showed that most of the respondents were suffering from heavy back pain. Pages: 210-212
Dipti Lohani1, Deepa Vinay2, and Sandhya Rani3 (Late Shree Chandra Singh Shahi Govt. P.G… |