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Pages: 51-56 Arshia Chatterjee (Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka) Sunita K Damodar (Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka) Hema M.A. (Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka) The survey was conducted in a bid to explore the positive meta-emotion, mindfulness and the positive influence of metacognition on well-being among emerging adults. Positive metacognitions and meta-emotions (PMCE) can be termed as having resilient and adaptive metacognitive principles concerning emotional and cognitive procedures when confronted with a puzzling condition. A questionnaire on Positive Metacognitions and Positive Metaemotions Questionnaire (PMCEQ-18, Beer & Moneta 2010) was utilized for the current study. Mindfulness entails the awareness that involves consciously appearing for one's moment-to-moment knowledge and experience. Mindfulness scale developed by Singh, Junnarkar, and Kaur (2016) was used for the present study. Well-being refers to a state of optimal experience and functioning. Well-being scale developed by Singh, Junnarkar, and Kaur (2016) was used for the present study. The sample consisted of 202 female participants, sampling technique used was convenient and snowball sampling. Results indicated that both PMCE (p=.000) and mindfulness (p=.007) have significant influence on well-being. Further it was seen that PMCE and mindfulness do not have a significant interaction effect (p=0.899) on well-being. The findings have broad implications for designing intervention programs for teaching the meta-level cognitive skills like PMCE and mindfulness to the emerging adult population. Further, it builds in scope for future research for better understanding the constructs mindfulness and adaptive metacognitions and its relation theoretically Pages: 51-56
Arshia Chatterjee (Department of Psychology, Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka)
Sunita K… |
Pages: 46-50 Jesline Maria Martin Mamen (Department of Psychology, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala) V. Alka (Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka) In a world where stress has dominion over human life and has become an obstacle to development, the importance of happiness is emphasized. Happiness is a crucial ingredient of well-being and the most valuable goal of human life. Regardless of individual differences,the desire for happiness is widespread. Happy people are more productive, efficient, and healthy. Due to the increasing competition, pressures of society, workload, and expectations, college students are increasingly susceptible to mental health issues and it has become a serious concern. It is believed that extracurricular activities influence the happiness and well-being of students, however, little research has been done on this in Kerala. Information from 180 participants, 60 from each category of the athlete, artiste, and nonathlete/non-artiste students from various colleges of Kerala was collected using a convenient sampling method with the objective being to find whether there is a significant difference in happiness between athlete, artiste, and nonathlete/non-artiste college students and also whether there is a gender difference in happiness within each of the three groups in the study. The survey method, employing The Oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Argyle and Hills (2002) was used to collect data. Analysis of data was done using t-test and ANOVA. The results revealed that all three groups have an average level of happiness and there is no significant difference in happiness between athlete, artiste, and non-athlete/non-artiste college students. No significant difference in happiness among athletes or nonathletes/non-artistes based on gender was found. However, there is a significant difference in happiness among artiste college students based on gender. Pages: 46-50
Jesline Maria Martin Mamen (Department of Psychology, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala)
V. Alka… |
Pages: 40-45 Shakila Mahesh (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad, Haryana) Kruthiventi Hemalata (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad, Haryana) Anila Maria Varghese (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies, Faridabad, Haryana) Due to the pandemic of COVID-19, lockdown has been implemented in different countries. In the past many lockdowns took place for different reasons. Also, different pandemics took place across the globe resulting in the death of millions. To prevent the spread of the pandemic, lockdown has been implemented. Due to the pandemic and the lockdown the education sector, health sector, economy and the public have been affected both positively and negatively. Search strategy was executed in which literature from specific websites were only considered. Reports from different organizations like CDC and WHO tells us about the symptoms, incubation period and types of coronaviruses. In India there were in total 4 phases of lockdowns implemented with guidelines given by the government. The economy was gravely affected. The stock market fell to the lowest in history. The race for the formation of a vaccine for Coronavirus has started. With three vaccines that have been given emergency authorization, Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca, there are more vaccines, including Covaxin, produced by the Bharat Biotech and ICMR, which have reached the clinical stage. The Government of India has taken various steps to control the spread of the COVID-19. Although different steps were taken by the government to keep the transmission of the infection, the underprivileged are still gravely affected due to the lockdown. And lack of knowledge and sanitation among them has caused an increase in cases. In this review article we highlight the epidemiology, socio-economic impact and strategies to combat COVID-19 pandemic in India Pages: 40-45
Shakila Mahesh (Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of… |
Pages: 33-39 Santosh Kumari (Department of Family Resource Management, I.C. College of Home Sciences) Manju Mehta (Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana) The present study entitled “Knowledge about indoor plants by homemakers in Hisar city”. Air quality “refers to the condition of the air with surrounding. Air quality is one of the major environmental health concerns for India. Nowadays our lifestyle and work culture are also forcing us to be in the contact of the indoor environment for the long number of hours leading to coverage of various indoor pollutants. The study was undertaken to know the existing knowledge regarding the indoor plants adopted by homemakers in the house of Hisar city. The study was carried out in one phase, survey work. Survey work was carried out in five randomly selected locality of Hisar city. From each selected locality 30 homemakers were randomly selected from each thus making total sample 150 homemakers. The study revealed that level of knowledge regarding indoor plants was medium (68.6%). The maximum homemaker used seasonal plants (60.0%) and 94% use indoor plants for aesthetic purpose and the knowledge level of respondents about of indoor plant and it was found that two third of respondents had medium level of knowledge (68.6%) followed by high level (18.0%) and only 14.0% had low level of knowledge about the indoor plants. Pages: 33-39
Santosh Kumari (Department of Family Resource Management, I.C. College of Home Sciences)
Manju Mehta (Chaudhary… |
Pages: 26-32 Kankam Khosla (Department of Psychology, IGNOU, New Delhi) Nandini Ajay Kumar (Department of Applied Psychology, Delhi University, Delhi) The objective of the current study was to compare the levels of gratitude, hope and optimism in both the situations, that is, pre-lockdown and during lockdown. This study was conducted on participants presently living in Delhi NCR. It was hypothesized that (1) there will be a relationship between change in optimism and change in gratitude score; (2) there will be a relationship between change in optimism and change in hope; and (3) there will be a relationship between change in hope and change in gratitude. For the purpose of this research, a sample of hundred and twelve participants was chosen using convenience sampling. There were three scales used for the purpose of data collection. For assessing gratitude, the Gratitude Questionnaire-Six Item Form (GQ-6) was used. Adult hope scale was used for assessing hope and Life orientation test was used to assess optimism. Results showed that gratitude and hope were positively related, whereas, optimism and hope and, optimism and gratitude were inversely related to each other. This can be attributed to various factors which have been discussed in detail in our study. Pages: 26-32
Kankam Khosla (Department of Psychology, IGNOU, New Delhi)
Nandini Ajay Kumar (Department of Applied Psychology… |
Pages: 21-25 Aruna Rani (Maharishi School of Humanities & Arts, MUIT University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) Rakesh Kumar (Maharishi School of Humanities & Arts, MUIT University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) Sohini Singh (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh) Job Stress can occur for employees at any level in Healthcare Sector. The Healthcare industry has witnessed stress among the employees for quite a long time. There is growth in employment of women employees in this Sector. The multi role played by them contributes to Job Stress. There are different factors which contribute to Stress among working women which can influence job satisfaction, employee commitment, job involvement, productivity, etc. This research paper investigates the relationship between Job Stress and Productivity. The sample consists of 92 women employees working at all levels in select Health care Industry in Delhi NCR. The data is collected through structured questionnaire. Correlation and regression analysis was conducted to know the influence of Job Stress on Productivity. Also, ANOVA was performed to detect the variance in demographics characteristics on Job Stress. The study results show that there is negative relation between Job Stress and Productivity implying that when there is increase in Job Stress, there is decrease in Productivity. Also, there are no significant differences between select demographic characteristics on Job Stress. Pages: 21-25
Aruna Rani (Maharishi School of Humanities & Arts, MUIT University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh)
Rakesh Kumar… |
Pages: 14-20 Anamika Passi (Department of Psychology , Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) Gurminder Sokhey (Department of Psychology , Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab) The present investigation attempted to compare the Metacognitions of OCD patients and normal controls along with gender differences. The sample comprised 150 OCD patients (Males= 75, Females= 75) & 150 Normal Controls (Males= 75, Females= 75) in the age range of 20 to 35 years. OCD patients were randomly selected from OPDs of Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana. While Normal Controls were selected from the general population, i.e., friends, colleagues from colleges and university, Ludhiana. All the subjects were matched on gender, age and education status. Inclusion criteria for OCD and Normal Controls: Patients who were clinically diagnosed by the consultant in charge of the Hospital on the basis of various clinical investigations as suffering from OCD and attending OPD regularly were selected. Any patient having comorbidity was excluded from the study. A self-reporting questionnaire was used as a screening measure for obtaining normal control sample. A 2*2 factorial design with equal numbers was applied with 2 levels of disease and 2 levels of gender. Results revealed significant difference between OCD patients and Normal Controls on various dimensions of Metacognition, i.e., positive beliefs about worry, negative beliefs about the uncontrollability of thoughts, cognitive confidence, General negative beliefs about thoughts and cognitive self-consciousness. Female OCD Patients were found to be significantly higher on all the dimensions of Metacognition than male OCD patients and normal controls though these gender differences were not significant for positive belief about worry. Pages: 14-20
Anamika Passi (Department of Psychology , Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab)
Gurminder Sokhey (Department of Psychology… |
Pages: 10-13 Sathyavathy Chandrasekaran (School of Nursing, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health Science, Puducherry, Puducherry) Culture plays an important role in child rearing and caring practices of the mothers. It always interesting to observe the role of host culture on people who stays in other culture for more than a year. This study has been undertaken to assess and associate the cultural practices of newborn and infant care practices of French women in Puducherry, an old French territory of India . Descriptive research design by survey was used to assess the existing cultural practices among the French women residing in Puducherry, South India regarding new born and infant care practices. French mothers had their baby with them immediately after the delivery. Having the delivery in swimming pool (15%) was a cultural different phenomenon preferred by the French women. Women usually prepare a cotton belt to wrap around the waist and over the cord of the new born infant to prevent potential umbilical hernia. It was evident that the acculturation might have an influence on the newborn and infant care practices of French women who were residing in Puducherry Pages: 10-13
Sathyavathy Chandrasekaran (School of Nursing, Mother Theresa Post Graduate & Research Institute of Health… |
Pages: 1-9 Sandeep Kaur (Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology, Ludhiana, Punjab) Nature has showered its blessings equally to all the human beings but still of these equal opportunities, equal capabilities provided to us some of us lead in life with pleasure, happiness, contentment and well being. The reason for these individual differences might be of our passion and perseverance known as grit. The present study is an attempt to find the level of grit and its effect on mental well being of 200 students appearing in different competitive exams. The findings of the study revealed that there was a high level of grit and moderate level of mental well being. Grit has moderately affected the mental well being of the students. Age and time spent on for study have no significant association with the grit. There were no gender differences for the scores of grit and mental well being. To being perseverant in sustaining interest and effort, and pursuing well-being through engagement seems to increase subjective well-being. To achieve the higher levels of grit individuals should pursue hedonia as their approach towards well-being. Pages: 1-9
Sandeep Kaur (Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology, Ludhiana, Punjab) |
Pages: 459-465 Anthony K Nkyi (Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational Foundations, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. Ghana. ) Matilda Blay (Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational Foundations, College of Education Studies, University of Cape Coast. Ghana. ) Globally, there is evidence about the numerous challenges associated with nurses’ experiences of occupational burnout. These challenges are more profound in developing countries, including Ghana. The study examined the prevalence, levels of burnout, and the factors that influence burnout among nurses working in Cape Coast Metropolitan Hospital. The descriptive cross-sectional survey was employed in which a census method was used to include 115 participants in the study. The Maslach’s Burnout Inventory-Human Services Survey was used for data collection. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.70. Descriptive and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data. The study found that the nurses reported low levels of burnout with regard to emotional exhaustion and depersonalization were low. Working extra hours and number of night shifts per month significantly associated with emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. It is recommended that nurses should adopt diversional strategies such as having rests and breaks in between their shifts either during the day or night duties to reduce the impact of work-related stress on themselves. Pages: 459-465
Anthony K Nkyi (Department of Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Educational Foundations, College of… |
Pages: 466-469 Benyam Lake Yimer (Department of psychology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia) This study examined relationship of perceived social support and psychosocial wellbeing of orphan students at selected schools in Woldia town. Participants of this study were 170 orphan students whose ages range between 11 and 18 year were selected by using proportional stratified sampling technique. Correlational research design was employed to answer the research questions. The data were collected by using self-reported questioners, and analyzed by usingPerson's correlation coefficient, independent sample t-test andone sample test. Results indicated that sample orphan students have low of psychosocial wellbeing. Female children have higher emotional symptoms, hyperactivity symptoms and pro-social behaviors than male. Correlation analysis result showed that emotional symptoms and family support were negative and correlated significant, special persons and friends were negatively correlated with conduct problem and hyperactivity symptoms, peer problems and friends’was significantly correlated each other,and pro-social behaviour andspecial persons, families and friendswerepositively correlated. The results indicated that orphans gain a social support from different sources that affects their psychosocial wellbeing. Based on the findings, it recommended that schools and organization/institutions that provide care for orphans will need to have child guidance and counseling and should be protecting their psychosocial wellness by giving love, respect, hope, intimacy, normal socialization, injecting with pro-social words and secured attachment. Pages: 466-469
Benyam Lake Yimer (Department of psychology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia) |
Pages: 470-474 Inad Nawajah (College of science and technology, Hebron University, Palestine) CarolEl Jabari (MPH, College of Nursing, Hebron University, Palestine) The current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents the greatest threat to Palestinian public health in living memory. Pandemics are challenging for policymakers because of the scientific and medical uncertainty. Since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Palestinian patients have on the most part been assigned to home quarantine.The aim of this study was to explore the effects of being quarantined following exposure to COVID-19 among Palestinian patients in Yatta city. An exploratory qualitative research design was employed with nine questions. In-depth interviews by telephone were conducted over a two week period, June 15 to June 30, 2020.Home quarantine in Yatta, Palestine.A random sample of adults from the lists of ‘positive cases’ published by the Preventive MedicineDepartment. One on one interviews were carried out involving a sample of 10 men and women, aged22-49 years.Despite individual differences, common themes of worried about family, no trust in the government, worried about self-isolation and coping intersected the data. Many interviewees were satisfied about their health status during home quarantinewhile the majority of the interviewees worried about their loss of income.This study provides insights into life and experiences of men and women while underhome quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic. This period was stressful in many aspects such as acquiring reliable information, loss of income and worries about health. Pages: 470-474
Inad Nawajah (College of science and technology, Hebron University, Palestine)
CarolEl Jabari (MPH, College of… |
Pages: 475-478 Gurinayat Brar (Department of Economics. University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom, Europe) Nayanika Singh (Department of Psychology, Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector- 26, Chandigarh, Govt. of Punjab) Work stress is often defined as the excessive pressure that people face to perform at their workplace. Stress can be an outcome of both external factors as well as the individual’s own personality traits. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant rise in the incidents of work stress owing to new working patterns, isolation and physical health concerns. Researchers suggest various work stress management mechanisms such as open communication, appropriate training and supportive culture. These methods can be challenging to implement when employees are working from home. Therefore, the senior management in organisations need to take extra initiative to empathetically communicate with their employees and understand their concerns. Organisations should also utilize the potential of technology for stress relief and permit flexible working. Pages: 475-478
Gurinayat Brar (Department of Economics. University of Warwick, Coventry, United Kingdom, Europe)
Nayanika Singh (Department… |
Pages: 479-482 Abraham Kebede Wolde (Department of Psychology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia) This study examined the causes of mental health problems among urban residents in Bahir Dar City Administration. To achieve the objectives, data were gathered from residents, psychologists, psychiatrists, and medical doctors though interviews. The qualitative analysis of the data gathered through interviews revealed that mental health problems are linked with social, psychological, and economic factors. Based on the findings conclusions and possible recommendations were also forwarded. Pages: 479-482
Abraham Kebede Wolde (Department of Psychology, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Amhara, Ethiopia) |
Pages: 483-485 Joseph J. Kadappuran (The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines) Rosalito De Guzman (The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines) During the days of the COVID -19 pandemic, all healthcare workers have dedicated themselves as the frontline warriors in the battle against the dreaded disease. It causes physical and psychological distress. Even nursing students work as frontline healthcare workers. They assume an essential role in the future of health service, holding the key to lessening the current nursing care deficiency. This study aims to assess the level of depression, anxiety, and stress among nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic. For this study, a total of 211 students have responded to all questions. The participants are BSc female nursing students consisting of first (26.5%), second (21.8%), third (22.7%), and fourth- year (28.9%) batches, who are pursuing their studies in Kerala University of Health Science, Kerala, India. The researchers have used a snowball sampling technique for this study. This study utilized the following two sets of research instruments for data collection, namely Personal Data Sheet and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). Personal Data Sheet and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21) are organized by using the google form platform. A descriptive statistic is used for data analysis. The results show that majority of the nursing students are having a moderate level of depression (53.6%), anxiety (37.9%), and stress (46.4%), respectively. This research findings strongly recommend the necessity of the development and implementation of an effective bio-psycho-socio-spiritual intervention program for nursing students. Pages: 483-485
Joseph J. Kadappuran (The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines)
Rosalito De Guzman… |
Pages: 486-492 Kalyani Kumawat (Grade 12, Treamis World School, Bangalore, Karnataka) Teacher stress and burnout have been extensively studied and have been related to the overall mental health of the teachers. The perceived stress and feeling of burnout can be more at the times of unexpected situational demands. The purpose of this rescarch is to study the perceived stress and burnout in teachers in India in online teaching during the time of Pandemic COVID 19. This is a survey research design conducted on 194 teachers acress different cities in India engaged in online teaching after the pandemic. Pages: 486-492
Kalyani Kumawat (Grade 12, Treamis World School, Bangalore, Karnataka) |
Pages: 493-498 Pujan Sharma (Psychologist Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Swoyambhu, Kathmandu, Nepal) Self-esteem refers to the positive or negative attitude towards self. Self-esteem is affected by stressors. The descriptive study of self-esteem attempts to assess the level of self-esteem and to assess the contributions of personal factors to self-esteem (age, gender, marital status, and type of family, area in which they are living, occupation, Monthly income and province). This study included 231 samples collected from online. The tools used in the study are: 1) Rosenberg Self-esteem scale 2) Personal data sheet (gender, age, occupation, monthly income…etc.). In order to collect data Quantitative method was used. Descriptive statistics, independent t-Test, one way ANOVA test were used to analyze the result of quantitative measures. The total score of self-esteem mean is 18.22 which indicate low level of self-esteem. The study showed that there are significant statistical differences at (α≤0.05) in self-esteem level due to gender. This study will contribute to the concerned authority to plan awareness and methods to uplift self-esteem. Pages: 493-498
Pujan Sharma (Psychologist Manmohan Memorial Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Swoyambhu, Kathmandu, Nepal) |
Pages: 499-506 Sumaiya Khan (Department fo Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia University , Delhi) Raj Kumar Sahu (Department fo Psychiatry, Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi) Rakesh Jain (Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra, Uttar Pradesh) Increasing evidence supports the role of childhood trauma in the etiology of substance use disorder and schizophrenia, but underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. Hence, in the present study we examined the associations between childhood trauma and dissociative symptoms in substance dependant patients and patients suffering from schizophrenia.A sample of 120 in-patients with diagnosis of CUD (60) and schizophrenia (60) according to the ICD10-DCR, were chosen by purposive sampling from Institute of Mental Health and Hospital, Agra. CUDIT-R, the Dissociative Experiences Scale-II (DES-II), the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire-Short form (CTQ-SF) were administered on substance-dependent patients, whereas, PANSS, (DES-II), (CTQ-SF) were administered on patients with schizophrenia. Results indicated a significant difference between incidences of Emotional abuse, emotional neglect and Total CTQ score among the two groups. Low rates both of general and clinically significant dissociation, in patients of substance dependence were found. Further, patients with schizophrenia reported more childhood trauma and dissociative symptoms as compared to patients with substance dependence. A significant positive correlation was found between Childhood trauma and Mean DES score, Physical neglect and Mean DES score,Mean DES and sexual abuse in patients of schizophrenia. A significant correlation between, Childhood abuse and Mean DES score, Emotional abuse and dissociative symptoms, physical and sexual abuse with dissociation in patients of substance dependence. Understanding the relationship between dissociation and childhood trauma and its influence on outcome variables, clinicians would be able to better manage the services as per the needs of the patients and in developing an integrated approach to treatment. Pages: 499-506
Sumaiya Khan (Department fo Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia University , Delhi)
Raj Kumar Sahu (Department… |
Pages: 507-513 Vitasta Dhawan (Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) Tejpreet Kaur Kang (Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) Seema Sharma (Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) The present study was conducted to assess the ‘locale differences in internet addiction among adolescents’. The study was based on 240 adolescents (i.e. 120 rural and urban) in the age range of 18-20 years. The sample was randomly drawn from eight degree colleges purposively selected from rural as well as urban areas of Ludhiana district. Internet Addiction Test by Young (1995) was used to assess internet addiction among respondents. The scale consists of 20 items representing six dimensions of internet addiction namely salience, excessive use, neglect work, anticipation, lack of control, and neglect social life. Results revealed significant locale differences in internet addiction among adolescents. Key words: Internet Addiction, rural and urban adolescents, Locale Pages: 507-513
Vitasta Dhawan (Department of Human Development & Family Studies, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab)
Tejpreet… |
Pages: 514-523 Niyati Bagla (Department of Psychology, Ambedkar University Delhi) Vatsala Saxena (Department of Psychology, Ambedkar University Delhi) The present research studies the act of bullying and its impact on victims among senior secondary school students. In-depth interviews were conducted with eight, nineteen-year-old college going students. All of them had attended private school(s) of Delhi. Out of the eight participants, four were females and four were males. The data was subjected to thematic analysis. The major themes were: Understanding bullying, the acts of bullying, attributes of the victim and the bully, effects of bullying on the victims, the role of support system, coping mechanisms used as well as state of current preparedness. Pages: 514-523
Niyati Bagla (Department of Psychology, Ambedkar University Delhi)
Vatsala Saxena (Department of Psychology, Ambedkar University… |
Pages: 524-530 Yasir Hassan Rather (Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Sri Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir Masood Maqbool (Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Sri Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir Zoya Shafat Mir (Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Sri Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir Fatimah Ali Wani (Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Sri Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir Qurat Ul Ann (Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Sri Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir Saima Banoo (Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Sri Nagar, Jammu & Kashmir In the times of COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty, a range of psychological reactions are expected from the common masses. The current study aims at assessing existential anxiety, depression, anxiety reaction and post-traumatic stress symptoms among patients with COVID-19 infection in Kashmir Valley. For the same, a total of 53 patients and 31 healthy controls participated in the study. Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7, Howard Trauma Questionnaire-16 and Existential Anxiety Questionnaire were used to assess the depression, anxiety, PTSD and Existential Anxiety respectively. Results showed that depression was significantly high among normal controls than patients with COVID-19 infection. While as existential anxiety and anxiety symptoms didn’t show any significant difference between the groups. Pages: 524-530
Yasir Hassan Rather (Department of Psychiatry, Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences-Kashmir (IMHANS-K), Sri… |
Pages: 531-533 Lovely Yadav (Department of Psychiatry, Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur(Raj.) Shikha Sharma (Department of Psychiatry, Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur(Raj.) Stress is a normal term in today’sera. Women’s are more likely to have stress as compared to men’s. Army is a felid where anything can happen at a moment of time so spouses of army personal are likely to have more stress. Aim: To Assess the effect of perceived stress on mental health of spouse of army personal. Method: 60 samples were selected by using purposive random sampling and the data was collected using Perceived Stress Scale and Mental Health Inventory-18.Result: The result shows that there is no correlation between perceived stress and mental health and shows a significant difference between the perceived stress and mental health. Conclusion: Perceived stress is not the factor responsible for the deteriorated mental health of spouses of army personal, there are some factors which may be responsible for their mental health. Pages: 531-533
Lovely Yadav (Department of Psychiatry, Geetanjali Medical College & Hospital, Udaipur(Raj.)
Shikha Sharma (Department of… |
Pages: 534-539 Riya Khurana (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Sector- 43, Faridabad, Haryana) Madhvi Awasthi (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Sector- 43, Faridabad, Haryana) Background: Studies suggest that body weight is directly linked to body image. Body image perception is how an individual thinks about his/ her body. Perceptions change with time due to change in body type and mood of an individual. Increase in concern regarding body image, body image perception both positive and negative are leading to paradigmatic shift in eating patterns, nutritional status etc. Though body image is a fairly researched field there are less comparative studies in Indian context. Aim: The study was carried with the objective to study the effect of educational background on the eating habits of selected nutrition/ non nutrition students and to find a relation between eating practices and body perception of the nutrition and non- nutrition students. Methods and materials: This study follows a cross sectional study design. A survey research was undertaken with the help of pre-standardized questionnaires. Result: 42.85% nutrition students and 32% non- nutrition students were currently dieting to lose weight. In order to achieve their desired weight methods such as skipping meals (75.5% in nutrition and 78% in non- nutrition), fasting (28.5% in nutrition and 38% in non- nutrition) and starvation (12.24% in nutrition and 12% in non- nutrition) were being used by the participants. Analysis also showed that students of both the categories desired body silhouettes smaller than their current self. 24.48% nutrition participants and 22% non- nutrition participants had EAT score above 30 which displayed abnormal eating behavior. Discussion: Widespread implementation of a program that supports and encourages social emotional learning (SEL) enhancing social- emotional competence of the students. Apart from imparting students intellectual, reflective, cultural knowledge; an effective education system should be able to teach young people to practice positive and safe health behaviors. Pages: 534-539
Riya Khurana (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and… |
Pages: 540-547 Pragya Sahare (Department of Clinical Psychology, Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar Uttrakhand) Anuradha Kotnala (Department of Clinical Psychology, Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar Uttrakhand) Growing cases of juvenile delinquency is a matter of great concern in a civilized society and cultural system in a country. Delinquency is one of the major problems for social disorganisation. Assuming that lack of resilience and conscience are major risk factors associated with criminal behaviour among children; present study aims at exploring the effectiveness of psychological and spiritual techniques in mounting the psychological resilience and conscience in juvenile delinquents. The assumptions of this theoretical study are (1) resilience and conscience function as protective factors in delinquency, (2) youth in trouble have strengths and are capable of becoming resilient and developing conscience and (3) spiritual augmented psychological methods can be major assets in building resilience and conscientiousness. For execution of this purpose some concerned books, journals and obtained literature after internet searches on PubMed, Medline, Medknow, Psycinfo etc. were reviewed. Qualitative and quantitative researches both were included and discussed in this article. This research suggests that spiritual techniques such as meditation, gayatri mantra merging up with cognitive approach are effective in fostering the protective factors such as resilience and conscience, at least in juvenile delinquents, by improving their spiritual understanding about life. Pages: 540-547
Pragya Sahare (Department of Clinical Psychology, Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar Uttrakhand)
Anuradha Kotnala (Department of… |
Pages: 548-551 Mehak Bath (Department of Behavioral Health, Hunjan Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab) Gurpreet Kaur (Department of Psychiatry, Collage of Nursing, Sigma Nursing Training Institute, Ludhiana Punjab) Nomophobia is a recently coined term to define the fear of getting out of contact with cell phones, People especially youngsters become very anxious and agitated when they lose contact with their mobile phones even for short period of time due to battery run. Pages: 548-551
Mehak Bath (Department of Behavioral Health, Hunjan Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab)
Gurpreet Kaur (Department of Psychiatry… |