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Pages: 362-367 Mahreen Iftikhar, Anwaar Mohyuddin and Hafeez-ur-Rehman Chaudhry (Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan) The research was conducted in Wah Cantt, District Rawalpindi Pakistan. Qualitative research techniques were employed to acquire first hand field data. The main intend of the study was to emphasise on the post retirement problems among retirees. An effort was done just to accumulate information about psychological, physiological and physical problems of retirees. The paper focuses on various consequences of these problems including anxiety, hypertension, insomnia, cellular breakdown, blood pressure, loosened physical energy etc. Somehow all such were effecting the peoples' functioning and coordination with society members as their minds remained pre-occupied with stress due to their illness and weak physical health. These people were mostly cared by their family members. Unmarried people are normally takencare by themselves, neighbours or relatives as they do not have families. Thus, researcher concluded, despite of it that retirees were facing certain psychological, physiological and physical problems still they were happy and leading contented life and prayed to Allah for their good health, better future of their children or grand children. Hence, in our culture and religion much respect and care with elders is prescribed. Pages: 362-367
Mahreen Iftikhar, Anwaar Mohyuddin and Hafeez-ur-Rehman Chaudhry (Department of Anthropology, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan) |
Pages: 368-370 Rajesh Kumar (Department of Psychology, Government College, Bapauli, Panipat, Haryana) The present study was an attempt to investigate the relationship and significance of mean difference between Prosocial Behaviour and Psychological well-being among adolescents. The sample of 200 adolescents of IX and X classes with age range between 14 to 16 years who were administered psychological tests i.e. Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (PWB), 1989b and Prosocial Tendencies Measure (PTM), Carlo & Randall, 2002. Product Moment Method was used to see the relationships between Prosocial Behaviour and Psychological well-being. Results reveal that psychological well-being is significantly positive correlated with prosocial behaviour. To see the significant mean difference, t- test was used. Results show that Boys are high on Autonomy and Environmental Mastery the measures of Psychological well-being and Public Prosocial behavoiur where as Girls are high on Altruism, Complaint and Emotional Prosocial behavoiur as compared to their counterparts. Pages: 368-370
Rajesh Kumar (Department of Psychology, Government College, Bapauli, Panipat, Haryana) |
Pages: 371-374 Ranju Lal and K. R. Chaturvedi (Department of Management, Krishna Institute of Engineering & Technology, Ghaziabad, U.P.) Pramod Pathak (Department of Management, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad) This study identifies the differences in the level of Worry based on Gender among second year B. Tech. students in Engineering College. PSWQ was the instrument used to collect data from 500 B. Tech second year students. Students chosen through random sampling from Engineering college in Ghaziabad, India. To determine gender differences among the respondent's independent samples t-test was used via SPSS version 20. The result of research showed that male and female respondents differed significantly in their level of worry perceived. Worry or anxiety disorders often go unrecognized and untreated in India, which puts the students at risk for developing additional difficulties such as academic failure, depression, substance abuse and more often suicidal attempts or suicide.The present study identifies the level of Worry with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) in a sample of 500 engineering students using PSWQ (Penn State Worry Questionnaire). Along with the study some useful suggestive measure or remedies for reduction of worry will be discussed. Pages: 371-374
Ranju Lal and K. R. Chaturvedi (Department of Management, Krishna Institute of Engineering &… |
Pages: 375-378 Baljeet Kaur (Research Scholar, Singhania University, Rajasthan) Agyajit Singh (Ex-Head, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala) The present study aims to (i) to measure three dimensions of burnout i.e.; emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and lack of personal accomplishment, as well as psychological well-being, (ii) to find the differences on three dimensions of burnout, and psychological well-being between male and female teachers and (iii) to study the relationship between three dimensions of burnout of teachers and their psychological well-being. The hypotheses were that there would be no differences on three dimensions of burnout, and psychological well-being among school teachers on the basis of sex, (ii) there would be a negative relationship between three dimensions of burnout and psychological well beings of the teachers. The sample of the study consisted of 400 school teachers, out of which 200 were male teachers and 200 were female. They were administered two standardized tests. (1) Maslach' Burnout Inventory (M.B.I., 1986) by Maslach, Jackson and Schwab, (2) P.G.I. General Well-being Inventory by S.K. Verma & Amita Verma. The results of the study were that (1) there were no sex differences on burnout and psychological well-being of the teachers; (2) there was no relationship between burnout of teachers and their psychological wellbeing. Pages: 375-378
Baljeet Kaur (Research Scholar, Singhania University, Rajasthan)
Agyajit Singh (Ex-Head, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University… |
Pages: 379-381 Manju and Randhir Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana) The present study examined the Psychological Well-being of Diabetics People, It is a comparative study. A sample of 200 subjects have taken, out of these 100 are already diagnosed type 2 diabetics and 100 are normal controlled. Both groups have half male and half female. The Age range was 35 to 55 years. To assess Psychological Well-being, Carol Ryff. Psychological well-being scale was used. It was found that the people suffering from diabetes were lower psychological well-being than normal controlled. Pages: 379-381
Manju and Randhir Singh (Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana) |
Pages: 382-386 Neda Karbalahei Hossein (Department of Psychology, North Campus, University of Delhi, Delhi) This descriptive research aims at comparing the efficacy of the cognitive behavior therapy with relaxation therapy in reducing symptom of general anxiety disorder and stress. It is obvious that CBT and RT are so important in reducing the symptom of GND as well as stress. The main reasons of stress and general anxiety disorder are beliefs, perceptions, and attitudes. Further, irrational thoughts and CBT which are based on negative thoughts and beliefs can be effective in treatment of stress. This article seeks to concentrate and analyze the effectiveness of CBT and RT on the decreased symptom of GND and stress. In other word, there is a significant relationship between all these factors. Pages: 382-386
Neda Karbalahei Hossein (Department of Psychology, North Campus, University of Delhi, Delhi) |
Pages: 387-391 Kanika Jain and Shivani Khatri (CM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh) Empty nest syndrome is a general feeling of grief and loneliness that parents may feel when their children leave home to live on their own for the first time. It is seen when children grow into young adulthood and are sent off into the world. The household physically shrinks from several to two: - husband and wife, or one in case of a single parent. A complete description of the syndrome goes beyond just missing one's children. Although there is no clinical diagnosis for this syndrome, researches in western countries have shown that the number of parents going through such a condition is quite high. Empty nest syndrome can lead to feelings of depression and spur marital conflicts. It may also make individuals more prone to alcoholism and identity crisis. Other symptoms include profound despair, loss of self esteem, inactivity, difficulty in thinking and concentration, sleeplessness, loss of appetite and sexual desire, inability to deal with daily affairs, and the inability to relate to anything in a positive manner. Coping with it requires self-initiative that includes being positive about children leaving home, joining hobby groups or professional associations, discussing feelings and problems with loved ones, doing things you have always wanted to do and staying happy. Cognitive behavioral therapy and counseling helps relieve related depression. While the time when children leave home can be a hard time for parents, another school of thought believes that it is a period of relaxation, enjoyment, new freedom, a time for improving the relationships with each other and learning new activities of interest. Not much research has been done on empty nest syndrome. However, it generates a lot of interest. The present paper discusses empty nest syndrome in detail. Pages: 387-391
Kanika Jain and Shivani Khatri (CM DAV College for Women, Chandigarh) |
Pages: 392-394 Masoud Hejazi and Afsaneh Sobhi (Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran) Fereshteh Sahrzad (Department of Psychology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan, Iran) This study examines the impact of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in reducing depression and anxiety in women with breast cancer in Tehran. This is experimental study by pre-test - post-test with control group. In this study, 30 women with breast cancer were randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. For data collection Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the data. The results suggest that dialectical behavior therapy in reducing depression and anxiety in women with breast cancer is significant. Pages: 392-394
Masoud Hejazi and Afsaneh Sobhi (Department of Psychology, Zanjan Branch Islamic Azad University, Zanjan… |
Pages: 395-397 Aaliya Akhtar (Department of Psychology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, M.P.) In the present study, the level of depression was examined in a sample of 120 adolescents (60 boys and 60 girls) with equal participation from different domicile types (60 from rural and 60 from urban areas) and different family types (74 from joint and 46 from nuclear families). The measure used for collecting data was Beck Depression Inventory. The results of the study revealed a significant difference in the level of depression between the boys and girls. Girls were found to be more depressive than boys. Also a significant difference was found between rural and urban adolescents, and joint and nuclear family adolescents with rural and nuclear family adolescents were found to be more depressive than their counterparts. Pages: 395-397
Aaliya Akhtar (Department of Psychology, Barkatullah University, Bhopal, M.P.) |
Pages: 398-401 Rumeena Surjit Singh (Department of Psychology, P.G.G.C.G, Sector- 42, Chandigarh) There are 77 million older persons in India today, and the number isexpected togrow to177 million in another 25 years. As the number and percentage of individuals 65 and over has increased in this country, so has the incidence of elder abuse. According to the HelpageIndia report on elderly abuse, 2012, 31% of older persons reported facing abuse. More than half of those abused were facing it for more than 4 years and all these were facing multiple forms of abuse. 24% older people faced abuse almost daily. Unfortunately, the prevalence and nature of this growing problem has generally remained hidden from public view. In the light of these facts, it is imperative that both professionals and lay persons become more aware of the scope and many issues surrounding this sensitive topic. Taking this scenario into consideration the present paper attempts to highlight and discuss the various types of abuse the elderly are being victimized to. Furthermore, the paper also provides certain recommendations and preventive strategies to curb the same. Pages: 398-401
Rumeena Surjit Singh (Department of Psychology, P.G.G.C.G, Sector- 42, Chandigarh) |
Pages: 402-403 Harasankar Adhikari (Social Worker, Kolkata, West Bengal) Olimpia Das (Students Psychologist, LISSAH, Kerala) The construction of social world depends on micro and macro world of a child. It includes altogether the parental relation, sibling/kin relation, neighbourhood/peer relation and parental education and economy. The integration and coordination of these worlds are considered as appropriate control strategies for psycho-social, moral and other development of a child. But in present global techno India relational pattern has been turned into a truncated one. Most of the children grow up as single in this context. In place of that modern technological appliances and its uses have occupied major role in their daily life. It has impacted on their childhood behavior which is bored. Thus the objective of this study was to explore the childhood behavioral pattern and remedial measures to improve it. For this purpose 50( N=50 = 25 male + 25 female) single child of 8-10 years of age from urban family of Kolkata City was randomly selected and they were the students of a reputed English Medium school. Personal interview in semi-structured schedule, group interaction and activities, interview with teachers and parent(s) were used to collect data and assessment was done to diagnose their magnitude of behavioural pattern. It revealed that 90% of them had problem in their behavior including inattentive, quarrelsome, arrogant, absentmindedness and so forth. The use of technology would be replaced by active relational pattern in their micro world for their improved mental health. Pages: 402-403
Harasankar Adhikari (Social Worker, Kolkata, West Bengal)
Olimpia Das (Students Psychologist, LISSAH, Kerala) |
Pages: 404-405 Mina Nikoravesh, Zhanet Hashemi Azar and Farangis Kazemi (Allameh Tabatabai University, Iran) This study aimed to determine effectiveness of humor on stress in children with cancer. The research method is semi-pilot with structure of group pre-test and post-test. The population of study was all children with cancer. The present sample of children aged 7 to 9 years in Shohada and Mofid hospitals that 8 patients are available. Device used by research question - a verbal and visual stress symptoms in children and satires. Statistical analysis of data was performed by using t-test. Results showed no effect of humor on stress reduction for children with cancer, but due to changes in raw scores can be seen in some children, this can be attributed to limitations and problems during the study. Considering humor because changes in raw scores of children have been doing some research on different physical space recommended and also to overcome limitations of research, designing appropriate instruments to measure stress symptoms in children is recommended. Pages: 404-405
Mina Nikoravesh, Zhanet Hashemi Azar and Farangis Kazemi (Allameh Tabatabai University, Iran) |
Pages: 406-415 Khan Abrar Uz Zaman Khan (Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G.) The extent literature on the acculturative stress indicated that it’s emerged out by cross-cultural contact (Berry, 2005). The aim of the present piece of research work to conducted a methodological review of empirical studies to examine the relationship between acculturative stress and mental health. A literature search using MEDLINE, PsycINFO databases and Google Scholar covers the period from 1990 to 2013, the authors identified 20 studies meeting inclusion criteria. Several empirical studies indicated contradictory finding about relationship between acculturative stress and mental health. No one study emphasis of acculturation experience in the participant’s selection procedure. Several empirical studies included appropriate statistical analysis, selections of acculturative stress measure is appropriate that are good indicators for scientific research. Current review demonstrated that contradictory finding on the link between acculturative stress and mental health. Future research should require examine the some psychological, cultural and demographic mediators are needed to provide greater clarity in this area of research. Pages: 406-415
Khan Abrar Uz Zaman Khan (Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G.) |
Pages: 416-421 A. A. Tajzadeh-Namin (Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran) Mohsen Norouzi (Master of Business Administration, Azad University, Iran) Communication in marketing today plays a major role in creating value for different brands, and as the links con- necting a firm and its customers expand, the firm experiences greater brand equity and strength. Among different communication tools, advertisement and promotion activities have always played a prominent role. The present study examined the impacts of advertising and sales promotions, as an independent variable, on brand equity and brand loyalty, as mediator and dependent variable. The statistical population was composed of consumers of the products and services provided by mobile network operators. The findings indicated a positive relationship between most study variables, suggesting the importance of the role played by advertising and sales promotions as well as their impact on creating brand equity and brand loyalty. Pages: 416-421
A. A. Tajzadeh-Namin (Allameh Tabataba’i University, Tehran, Iran)
Mohsen Norouzi (Master of Business Administration, Azad… |
Pages: 422-426 S.S. Nathawat and Meenal Dadarwal (Amity Behavioral School, Amity University, Rajasthan) Job stress has become an inevitable part of the police profession. The present research has examined the level of stress and empirically investigates the socio-demographic factors affecting stress level in a sample of 300 police officers in the Rajasthan state. The sample was subjected to 8 emotional state including anxiety, arousal, depres- sion, extraversion, fatigue, guilt, regression and stress. The analysis of these measures reveal that an overwhelming majority of the officers suffer from high job stress and socio demographic variables have a significant difference between the job stress. Implications of the findings have been discussed to identify job stress and suggest measures in effectively combating stress. Pages: 422-426
S.S. Nathawat and Meenal Dadarwal (Amity Behavioral School, Amity University, Rajasthan) |
Pages: 437-442 Sabahat Abdullah and Archana Shukla (Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. U.P.) The present study explored gender, age and diagnosis related differences in depression, anxiety and stress among a small sample (n=160) of people living with HIv/AIDS (PLHA) and a matched sample of undiagnosed respondents. The People Living with HIv/AIDS (PLHA) group was found to experience more depression, anxiety and stress than a demographically similar undiagnosed group. Women irrespective of diagnosis were more depressed and stressed than males. Anxiety was highest among males in the PLHA group. The study highlights the vulnerable position of PLHA in India, especially the HIv infected women who due to their secondary gender status and its associated consequences experience substantial level of general distress. Pages: 437-442
Sabahat Abdullah and Archana Shukla (Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow. U.P.) |
Pages: 443-447 Vandana Tiwari (Department of Psychology, Gangotri Devi Mahila P.G. College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh) P.S.N. Tiwari (Department of Psychology, DDU Gorakhpur University, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh) Krishna Sharma (Department of Psychology, St. Joseph’s College for Women, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh) The objective of the present study was to find the relationship between academic motivation and school performance among students. Three hundred subject varying along the types of family (Joint/Nuclear), school (Government/ Private) and medium of instructions (Hindi/English) drown from Gorakhpur district. The age range of subjects was 15-22 years. Academic motivation measure developed by Paul R. Pintrich & Elisabeth v. De Groot (1990) and school performance measure developed by researcher (2010) were used. Results indicate that the medium of instruction was found significant on the two dimension of academic motivation scale namely academic belief & self regulated learning as well as school performance scale. Similarly, the interaction effects of the type of family and school were also found significant on the academic motivation and school performance. School performance was positively correlated with motivational belief and self regulated learning. Regression analysis revealed that the motivational beliefs and self-regulated learning emerged as the best predictor of school performance. The implication of the present study has been discussed. Pages: 443-447
Vandana Tiwari (Department of Psychology, Gangotri Devi Mahila P.G. College, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh)
P.S.N. Tiwari… |
Pages: 448-451 Anila, M.M and Dhanalakshmi D. (Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Rv Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry) The objective of this investigation was to analyze the relationship between hope, happiness, general health and well-being among the elderly. The sample consisted of 100 elderly people and that sampling technique used for the present study was convenience sampling. The age of the participants ranged between 60-80 years. The tools used for the study were General Health Questionnaire by Goldberg & Williams, oxford Happiness Questionnaire by Hills & Argyle, Well-Being Index by World Health organization (WHo), and Adult Dispositional Hope Scale by Synder. Pearson correlation coefficient was calculated and a significant positive correlation was found between happiness and well-being (r= 0.215: p<0.05, n=100). Independent samples ‘t’ test was done in order to find out whether gender differences existed in hope, happiness, general health and well-being of elderly. The result clearly indicates that there is no significant difference between elderly men and women on hope, happiness, general health and well-being. In addition, regression analysis indicates that happiness significantly predicts wellbeing (β=.206, p=.039) among elderly. Perceived happiness helps to improve the mental and physical well-being of the individual and it also influences their interpersonal relationships. Positive activity interventions (PAI) which includes regular practice of gratitude, optimism, kindness and meditation may increase their happiness and therefore well-being. Pages: 448-451
Anila, M.M and Dhanalakshmi D. (Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Rv Nagar, Kalapet… |
Pages: 452-456 Niranjan Sia (Nayagarh (Autonomous) College, Nayagarh, odisha) The present study attempts to explicate empirically the relationships among the domains of Perceived social support and those of achievement motivation in relation to the level of education and sex of rural adolescents. This is an empirical investigation in psychology which involved 2 (level of education) × 2 (sex) factorial design. Accordingly, there were 120 (30 × 4 cells) rural adolescents in this study. They were administered two standardized scales named “Achievement Motivation Scale” and “Perceived Social Support Scale” to find out the role of sex, and level of education in promoting social support, achievement motivation and academic achievement. The findings of the study as reflected in the results highlighted certain interesting dimensions of the study. Most of the findings are similar to the hypotheses made in the study. However, some unusual findings have also been found in relation to interactional effect of level of education and sex on a domain of achievement motivation like motive to achieve through independence. Similar findings have also been yielded with respect to components of social support such as perceived moral support and perceived aggregate social support. With the above findings some socially useful suggestions have been recommended for future care of rural adolescents. Pages: 452-456
Niranjan Sia (Nayagarh (Autonomous) College, Nayagarh, odisha) |
Pages: 457-460 J. Parameswari and S. Kadhiravan (Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu) Quality is an important aspect which determines the growth of an organization. Quality in work life is an essen- tial construct for the development of both employee and organization. Quality of work life refers to an extent to which the employees can enhance their personal life through their work environment and experiences. Hardiness is a personality trait which comprises the commitment, control and challenge of an individual. The present study explored the relationship between quality of work life and hardiness of school teachers. 141 teachers from different schools in Niligiri District were selected through stratified random sampling. Quality of work life and hardiness of teachers were assessed using appropriate tools. The result showed that there is a significant gender difference in two important aspects of quality of work life namely, control at work and working conditions. There is a significant gender difference in all the dispositions of hardiness that is, control, commitment and challenge. Also, it is found that certain factors of quality of work life and hardiness dispositions are significantly related to each other. The findings and implications are discussed in this article. Pages: 457-460
J. Parameswari and S. Kadhiravan (Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu) |
Pages: 461-464 Saumya Kapoor (Devi Ahilya vishwa vidhyalaya, Indore, M.P.) As emotions do play central role in the life of an individual, one is expected to have higher emotional maturity in order to lead a effective life. It is also true that our behavior is constantly influenced by the emotional maturity level that we possess. Especially, the adolescents who are observed to be highly emotional in their dealings need to be studied. In view of this, an attempt is made in present study to find out the impact of emotional maturity of adolescents on their stress and self confidence. Sample of the study consists of 225 boys and 225 girls studying in XI and XII class at Indore city M.P. State, India. The scales such as emotional maturity (Singh & Bhargav, 1994) and Students’ Stress Scale (Deo, 1997) were administered on the selected sample. Along with responses to the above scales, some personal data information were also collected from the sample. The obtained responses were scored and converted to standard (T) scores, further subjected to ‘t’ test and ANOVA. The findings revealed that the adolescents with level of emotional maturity have significantly effect on stress when compared to those with respect to gender and parents education level. Pages: 461-464
Saumya Kapoor (Devi Ahilya vishwa vidhyalaya, Indore, M.P.) |
Pages: 465-467 Deepika vig, and I. J. S. Jaswal (Department of Human Development, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab) Present study was an attempt to understand the role of social maturity of parents in determining quality of parent- child relationships. The total sample comprised of 400 respondents (100 of each mothers, fathers sons and daughters) selected purposively from four zones of Ludhiana city. Parent-Child Relationship scale by Sharma and Chauhan (2002) was used to assess the quality of parent-teen relationship as perceived by mothers and fathers. Social Adjustment Inventory by Deva (1990) was administered to assess social maturity of the parents. The results of the study revealed that majority of mothers and fathers were socially mature. Both socially mature mothers and fathers were having good marital relations had less conflicts in their lives. Socially mature mothers and fathers showed better emotional stability and consistency in their thoughts and actions and had significantly more realistic expectations from their sons and daughters. Pages: 465-467
Deepika vig, and I. J. S. Jaswal (Department of Human Development, Punjab Agricultural University… |
Pages: 468-471 Sindhu S. (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, N. G. P. Arts and Science College, Coimbatore) Raajeswari P. A. (Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science, Coimbatore) Adolescence is a transitional phase between childhood and adulthood characterized by marked acceleration in growth. Among adolescents, girls constitute a more vulnerable group that need special health care. Majority of the adolescent girls suffer from reproductive health related problems which demand raising their awareness, education and appropriate health care facilities as well as mental support to improve their reproductive health. Polycystic ovary Syndrome (PCoS) is the most common endocrine disorder among women of reproductive age which is often associated with infertility and chronic disorders. Prevalence of PCoS in Indian adolescents is 9.13 per cent. This draws attention to the issue of early diagnosis of PCoS in adolescent girls. Pages: 468-471
Sindhu S. (Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, N. G. P. Arts and Science College… |
Pages: 472-475 Navaneetha R, Roopa. K S. (Department of Home Science, Smt. v.H.D. Central Institute of Home Science, Seshadri Road, Bangalore) Natarajan A.M. (Research and Development Centre , K.C Das Pvt. Ltd. Bangalore) The study was undertaken with an objective to develop diabetic friendly rasogolla using a suitable fat and sugar replacer. Experiments were carried out in developing and standardising a proper combination of various low calorie sugar substitutes from the available array of artificial sweeteners, intense sweeteners and sugar replacers (namely polyols) to reduce the calories. Diabetic friendly rasogolla was developed and standardised using chhana made from skim milk supplemented with a fat replacer in the form of creamex (0.6 %); boiled in sorbitol syrup; washed in water; suspended in a combination of sugar replacers (isomalt & sorbitol at 15 per cent and 25 per cent proportion respectively) which compared very well with control on sensory evaluation by a panel of judges. The combination of sugar replacers (isomalt & sorbitol) proved to be ideal in providing viscosity, texture, colour and taste almost similar to control prepared with sucrose. Creamex used as a fat replacer with skim milk, provided good texture, taste and above all sponginess to low calorie rasogolla. Chemical and microbiological quality of the standardised low calorie rasogolla was assessed and is within the standard limits. Use of other sugar substitutes such as fructose (natural sugar) and artificial sweeteners (aspartame, saccharine or a combination) proved to be unsatisfactory in rasogolla making due to the presence of browning and white cloudiness in the syrup besides poor viscosity. The other major advantages of using sugar replacers (polyols/sugar alcohols) in the traditional sweets was enhancement of shelf-life at room temperature due to restricted growth of residual micro-organisms in the presence of unfermentable low calorie sugar replacers during storage. Polyols are non-cariogenic (sugar-free, tooth-friendly), low glycemic (potentially helpful in diabetes and cardiovascular disease), low-energy and low insulinaemic (helpful in obesity), low digestible (helpful in the colon), prebiotic effect (growth promoter of lactic acid bacteria in the gut). only 50 per cent of energy of polyols are available to the human body when compared to sucrose. Isomalt requires 5 hours for hydrolysis and the absorption rate has been reported to be very low. Pages: 472-475
Navaneetha R, Roopa. K S. (Department of Home Science, Smt. v.H.D. Central Institute of… |
Pages: 476-480 Suman Hooda (Clinical Psychologist, Rohtak, Haryana) Promila Batra and Sarvdeep Kohli (Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana) Arthritis is a chronic disease which has a very high incidence in India. The prevalence of RA in India is quite similar to that reported from the developed countries. It is higher than that reported from China, Indonesia, Philippines and rural Africa (Malaviya, Kapoor, Singh, Kumar & Pande,1993).The chronic disease involves a variety of acute pain that has been shown to cripple everyday activities. The consequent perceived loss of control affects the rou- tine psychological and social adjustment. The pain and daily hassles lead to a variety of emotional reactions e.g. anxiety and depression etc. Therefore, it is all the more important to learn about how to cope with this disease. Keeping this in mind it was planned to study the coping strategies amongst the patients of arthritis and compare these with control group. A convenient sample of 120 subjects, 60 suffering from arthritis and 60 healthy controls (30 males and 30 females in each category), in age range of 35-50 years (mean age 42.04 years) was selected from rural/ urban area of Haryana. A two group design was employed with n = 60. Coping Responses Inventory (Adult Form) by Moos (1993) was administered. The analysis was done by employing t-test. The results indicated that the patients of arthritis were significantly high on avoidance coping. In two types of avoidance coping i.e., cognitive avoidance and acceptance or resignation were being more significantly used by arthritis patients in their daily living conditions. However, they did not differ in their approach coping strategies from the control group. Regarding approach coping strategies there was a significant difference in logical analysis whereas no significant difference was observed in other three types of approach coping i.e., positive reappraisal, seeking guidance and support and problem solving between the two groups. The findings have been discussed in terms of implications in preparing the psycho-educative programs for arthritis patients. Pages: 476-480
Suman Hooda (Clinical Psychologist, Rohtak, Haryana)
Promila Batra and Sarvdeep Kohli (Department of Psychology, M… |