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Pages: 726-728 Punam Midha and Geetanjali (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana) Fathering/Mothering refers to a privilege or responsibility of mother and father together or independently to prepare the child for society and culture with a purpose to provide them with ample opportunity to find roots, continuity and sense of belongingness. Though both mother and father are the builders of psychological assets, adolescents' perception of mother differ significantly from that of their father. Therefore, the present study was designed to explore the role of mother/father separately in developing hope, self-confidence and inspiration among adolescents. A purposive sample of 200 adolescents both male and female of 17-22 years old was drawn from Rohtak city, Haryana. A correlational analysis was carried out to find the relationship between mothering/fathering and the psychological growth. The findings reveal an almost similar influence of mothering/fathering on the psychological strengths under study. Results indicate the enhancing effect of mothering/fathering on hope and inspiration and its failure in fostering self-confidence. Pages: 726-728
Punam Midha and Geetanjali (Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana) |
Pages: 729-731 Meenakshi Narania and Vijay Singh (Department of Psychology, Jammu University, Jammu) The study was done to compare the attitude towards cheating of the professional and non-professional course students. In this study the sample consisted of 40 professional and 40 non-professional course students, studying in various professional and non-professional colleges in Jammu city. For the measurement of Attitude towards Cheating, Attitude towards cheating scale developed by Sharma was administered on the sample. It consists of 35 statements which are either positive or negative. Responses were to be obtained on five point scale. t-test was used for statistical analysis. The finding of this study showed that the students of professional courses have more positive attitude towards cheating as compared to the students of non-professional course. The value of t=16.45** was found to be statistically significant at .05 level between the two group of subjects. Pages: 729-731
Meenakshi Narania and Vijay Singh (Department of Psychology, Jammu University, Jammu) |
Pages: 732-734 Preeti Manani (Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Dayalbagh, Agra, U.P.) The present study was carried out to compare the Suicidal Ideation of the students with reference to their different levels of Peer Pressure. It was hypothesized that there will be no significant difference between the suicidal ideation of the students with reference to their different levels of Peer Pressure. The sample of the study was consisted of the students of first year undergraduate level. Peer Pressure Scale (2010) by Singh and Saini and The Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (1991) were used to measure peer pressure and suicidal ideation respectively. Results show that there was significant difference in students of the High Peer Pressure Group (HPP), Average Peer Pressure Group (APP) and Low Peer Pressure Group (LPP) with reference to their Suicidal Ideation scores. Pages: 732-734
Preeti Manani (Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Deemed University, Dayalbagh, Agra, U.P.) |
Pages: 735-737 Anas Ali Al-Tarawneh and Naima Kahtoon (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim Uuniversity, Aligarh, U.P.) The present study surveyed Jordanian university students in Mutah University, and asked them to Investigating of sources of stress are exposed to. A total of samples 100 male and 100 female were randomly selected their age varied from 18 to 25 years. Sources of stress scale which was developed by Alkhutaba and Nizami (2012) has been used. It was hypothesized that there are statically differences in sources of stress among Jordanian university students based on their gender; the obtained results of the present study showed that there is a statistical difference in sources of stress based on gender variable. Pages: 735-737
Anas Ali Al-Tarawneh and Naima Kahtoon (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim Uuniversity, Aligarh, U.P.) |
Pages: 738-741 Vinod K. Shanwal (Gautam Buddha University, U.P.) Poulami Dasgupta (Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana) The highly competitive world forces us to perform number of tasks in a time bound manner. The pressure and burden encountered while meeting these demands produce stress which can have profound effect on human biological system. The intensity and coping ability of stress depends upon the circumstances and emotional conditions of the person experiencing it. Stress has also been related to various metabolic and psychological aberrations in an individual. Obesity is currently one of the most prevalent health concerns globally which is directly associated with stress too. Study by Costarelli et al. (2009) have shown that overweight preoccupation is a significant factor in predicting disordered eating, which is in accordance with many other studies. Previous studies suggest that there's a number of Eating disorders which have been associated with chronic stress. "A person can know a lot about nutrition, know what foods are not healthy, but can still make poor decisions when unable to recognize, reason, and solve problems based on emotional patterns,". For example, compulsive eaters may understand nutrition, but they may not realize their emotions affect their food choices. Therapy is often successful in teaching individuals with ED's to recognize the feelings that trigger the behaviour associated with their diagnosis. The current article aims at developing EI as a management tool for preventing the occurrence or managing existing eating disorders leading to obsessive dietetic limitations in an individual. Pages: 738-741
Vinod K. Shanwal (Gautam Buddha University, U.P.)
Poulami Dasgupta (Medanta-The Medicity, Gurgaon, Haryana) |
Pages: 742-744 Ritu Deswal and Amita Suneja Dang (Centre for Medical Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana) Smiti Nanda (Department of Gynecology and Obstretrics PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana) PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder characterized by varied symptoms and manifestations. India is a large country with an estimated female population of about 614.4 million and in most of India, the proportion of women affected by PCOS is unknown. Early diagnosis and treatment is necessary because the condition can put girls at long term health problems. Moreover, women with PCOS often feel very isolated. This highlights the need to know the exact prevalence figures. The aim of present study was to estimate the prevalence of PCOS in Haryana because the prevalence of PCOS in this region has not been studied to be best of our knowledge. A random sample of 325 reproductive aged women was selected and a cross sectional study was carried out. An interviewer administered questionnaire was prepared to screen the probable cases of PCOS. The probable candidates underwent physical and biochemical analysis and ovarian ultrasonography. Further evaluation was confirmed using Rotterdam diagnostic criteria 2003. A total of 22 cases were identified as having PCOS. The prevalence rate was found to be 6.8%. The high prevalence rate draws attention regarding early diagnosis of the syndrome in adolescent girls. Pages: 742-744
Ritu Deswal and Amita Suneja Dang (Centre for Medical Biotechnology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak… |
Pages: 745-747 Shaigan Amin (Department of Education & Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala ) The present study investigated thesocial freedom among women belonging to Hindu and Sikh communities in Punjab. The study was conducted on a random sample of 104 women from Patiala district of Punjab. The women social freedom scale by Bhusan (1987) was used which consists of 24 items. The data thus collected was subjected to't' test. The study reveals no significant difference in social freedom among women belonging to Hindu and Sikh communities and also in respect to rural areas whereas in context to urban areas the significant difference exists. Educational implications of the results are discussed. Pages: 745-747
Shaigan Amin (Department of Education & Community Service, Punjabi University, Patiala ) |
Pages: 748-753 G. Janghel and P. Shrivastava (Department of Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla university, Raipur, C.G.) Diabetes is a progressive metabolic disorder with cumulative symptom across multiple organ system. The present study was examining in the psychosocial risk factors on the basis of reviewed in the different studies in the diabetes mellitus type-2. The study was use in electronic databases from 1984 to 2013, literature searches and review concerted in different national and international journal on published database in different electronic source and other primary studies was used in the current study. There study were total 100 studies related to diabetes and its management, and 42 studies were dealing with the etiology of diabetes type -2 and its management. The objective of the study was to find some psycho-social factors such as stress, personality, coping behaviors' and socio-demographic variables associated with the genesis and prognosis of type-2 diabetes mellitus. Pages: 748-753
G. Janghel and P. Shrivastava (Department of Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla university, Raipur, C.G.) |
Pages: 754-756 Uday Shankar and Saba Farheen (Department of Psychology, Patna University, Patna, Bihar) The present research was proposed to study the different dimensions of friendship in Tribals and non Tribals. The subjects were college students belonging to tribal and non tribal community. They were selected from Patna university (Bihar), Neelamber Peetamber University and Sidhu kanhu university (Jharkhand). Dimensions of friendship scale(DFS) by Chandana and Chadha has been used in this study. There were three groups in the study- Group A (tribals having tribal friends), Group B(non tribals having non tribal friends) and Group C(tribals having non tribal friends).Mean, SD and t-ratio have been computed for comparative study of the three groups with each other on eight dimensions. Results have shown that all the three groups are significantly differ with each other on the different dimensions of friendship. Pages: 754-756
Uday Shankar and Saba Farheen (Department of Psychology, Patna University, Patna, Bihar) |
Pages: 757-759 Amer Mohmad Al-thabat and Shah Alam (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) This paper aimed to study the Adjustment among Jordanian university students. A total of samples 200 students selected randomly, their age varied from 18 to 25 years. Adjustment of the respondents was measured with the help of Adjustment Scale developed by C.P Sharma (2004), results of the study showed most of Jordanian students were adjusted in emotional and social area, also there are no statically difference in psychological adjustment based on educational streams variable. Pages: 757-759
Amer Mohmad Al-thabat and Shah Alam (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP) |
Pages: 760-763 Nivedita Das (Visiting Faculty, KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha) Leadership programs as we understand are normally for the executives or management people. But here is a unique case of Leadership program for the destitute women who are normally perceived to be powerless and dependent on the mercy of others. It analyzes their success story with a focus on the training that they went through at WISH. The program presupposes a re-definition of what effective leadership means. Women's Leadership focuses on leadership that is sourced from each woman's deep love and passionate commitment for the natural world, women, health, children, and justice. The leadership Program at WISH prioritized authenticity, mutual respect, and collaborative and inclusive approaches. It is based upon the principle that leadership emerges from the inner work we do, and that we cannot influence change we haven't embodied ourselves. The challenge of empowering these so called destitute women, which is not a desirable term we use for them, the Women's Leadership program started with the intention of recognizing and understanding that all meaningful and enduring changes begin with the internal work we do to transform our outer behavior. Leadership skill and capacity continue to strengthen with practice, reflection and relationships that provide authentic and rigorous feedback and support. In addition to strengthening the capacity of diverse women to engage more intentionally and effectively as leaders for progressive change, the program was designed to celebrate those capacities we have observed being present in these women who are yet to get the right to lead a dignified life. Pages: 760-763
Nivedita Das (Visiting Faculty, KIIT School of Management, Bhubaneswar, Odisha) |
Pages: 764-766 Chinky Upadhyaya (Department of Psychology, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P.) Dermatologic problems can result in psychosocial effects that seriously affect patient's lives. More than a cosmetic nuisance, skin disease can produce anxiety, depression, and other psychological problems that affect patients' lives in ways comparable to arthritis or other disabling illnesses. An appreciation for the effects of sex, age, and location of lesions is important, as well as the bidirectional relationship between skin disease and psychological distress. This review focuses on the effects of three common skin diseases seen by family physicians: acne, atopic dermatitis, and psoriasis. Pages: 764-766
Chinky Upadhyaya (Department of Psychology, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut, U.P.) |
Pages: 767-769 Shahana Anjum and Asiya Aijaz (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P.) The ship of progress of any country floats on the hard work and dedication of its young generation and its innovative thoughts. The student community plays a vital role in every society. It has always been recognised as a great force. Growing unrest and indiscipline among students is a matter of great concern. In recent years they have assumed alarming proportions. Student unrest is not confined to India alone. It is a worldwide problem. They are agitations, strikes, boycotts of classes etc., in schools, colleges, universities and other educational and training institutions now and then. Student unrest is a great threat to our system of education, training programmes and development. The students indulge in violence, arson, destruction of property. They use unfair means to get through the tests and examinations, insult their teachers, threat their invigilators and abuse the staff on any pretext. They want more freedom, rights, both legitimate and illegitimate. If these undesirable activities and indiscipline are allowed to go on unchecked, the whole education and training system would soon be paralysed. An attempt was made to analyse the causes of student unrest. Present paper, though theoretical has identified certain common causes of student unrest:__defective education system, aimless life and uncertain future, economic difficulties, excessive number of students in the class, defective teaching methods, indifference family members, unsuitable teachers, student union, lack of co-curricular and creative activities, defective examination system, elements of indiscipline in the society, inadequate funding of educational institution by government, international issues, plays significant role in the development of student unrest. Such student's unrest once developed, pose a serious threat to the educational system and especially for the nation also. Hence to control the student unrest it is the need to device certain ways and means to control the development of student unrest. For this purpose some suggestions have been also made and discussed in this paper. Pages: 767-769
Shahana Anjum and Asiya Aijaz (Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P.) |
Pages: 770-773 Rinu Chaturvedi and Sandhya Ojha (Department of Psychology, Sri Agrasen kanya Autonomous P.G. College, Varanasi, U.P.) Rahul Kumar Tiwari (IMS, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP.) The physically challenged children are frequently characterized by extremes of behaviors, which in some cases influence the interactions they have with parents and siblings. The extra care and special accommodations are required by them. Parenting is the job with no preparations and vacations. Children with disabilities have special needs that require more attention, greater vigilance and effort from parents than nondisabled children. Though the presence of a physically challenged child need not create a family crisis, the stigma of disability imposed by the society can be offending to the parents and the family. Disability in a child provokes a series of disequilibrium among the parents in their psychological aspects which directly or indirectly affect them in various social and psychological well beings. Parents show a series of reactions after knowing that their child is disabled and they start showing the guilt, sorrow, denial, anger, which affects different parents differently, so that these sort of stressors leads the parents to physical and mental health problem. There is abundant evidence that parents of disabled children undergo more than average amount of stress. Parents of disabled children have very high level of parenting stress signifying that they perceived for more stress in their role as parents than did parents of children without disabilities. The nature of stress has been shown to span over several aspects of family life such as daily care demands, emotional distress, interpersonal difficulties, financial problems and adverse social consequences. Psychosocial issues of parents and children with disabilities can be very traumatic for most parents. The parents of the child with disability need to be stronger, adaptive, and optimistic and have a huge sense of humour. They have to be “special” for the special child. The special counselling and guidance is required for the parents suffering with physical and mental health problem. The extreme problem of the parents should be consulted with Psychologist to overcome their problems. This paper will be helpful in understanding parental stress of physically challenged. Pages: 770-773
Rinu Chaturvedi and Sandhya Ojha (Department of Psychology, Sri Agrasen kanya Autonomous P.G. College… |
Pages: 774-775 Swati Mishra (School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G.) Today Stress is unpleasant and undesirable, and leads to a variety of psychological and somatic problems. The consistently increasing rate of psychopathological disorder among the dual career and single career couples the outcome of high level of occupational stress prevailing in the world of work in the modern competitive of global economy. The present study was examined the effect of Career Status of Couples on Occupational Stress. Following the random sampling technique 100 male Ss were selected from the characteristics of population Career Status (single and dual career status).Occupational Stress Index by Shrivastava and Singh (1984) was used to measure the occupational stress of the subjects. 't' test were used for the data analysis. Result indicated that the dual career couples have shown higher occupational stress than the single career couples. Pages: 774-775
Swati Mishra (School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, C.G.) |
Pages: 1-7 Ria Saha (Department of Applied Psychology University of Calcutta, Kolkata West Bengal, India) Anjali Giressan (Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Tamil Nadu, India) Sibnath Deb (Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Tamil Nadu, India) Violence against children has become a grave reality and a global phenomenon. The increasing rate of reported violence against children prompted the researchers to carry out a retrospective study on this issue among Kolkata college students to get a better idea about the issue. It is believed that college students may not be hesitant to share childhood incidence of abuse since they are matured now. The main objective of the current study was to ascertain the prevalence and nature of violence experienced by the students during childhood in Kolkata and its association with income. A group of 400 undergraduate and graduate students (221 females and 189 males) and were in the aged ranging between 18 and 25 years participated in the study voluntarily and data were collected by using a through specially designed “semi-structured questionnaire.” Findings revealed that 70.8% (283/400) of the students experienced some form of violence during childhood as reported (57.5% males and 81.4% females) and in this regard significant difference was observed (P<0.001). Of the total subjects who experienced some form of violence, about 49.5% (198/400), 37.8% (151/400), and 27% (108/400) experienced verbal/psychological, physical, and sexual violence respectively, while 25.5% (102/400) of the students witnessed violence within the family. Further analysis revealed that male and female students differed significantly in experiencing verbal violence (P<0.001), physical violence (P<0.001), sexual violence (P<0.001). Furthermore, violence was observed to prevail more in lower and higher income groups rather than middle income group (P<0.05). The issue requires attention of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Child Welfare Committee. Pages: 1-7
Ria Saha (Department of Applied Psychology University of Calcutta, Kolkata West Bengal, India)
Anjali Giressan… |
Pages: 8-12 Nedazaeem (Department of Psychology, Isfahan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Iran) Hamidtaher Neshat Doost (Department of Counseling, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran) Zahra Yousefi (Department of Psychology, Isfahan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran) The objective of this study was to examine the relationship between big five personality traits and family communication with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Data were collected randomly from 240 women studying at one of the largest Iranian Governmental University (Tehran University) using premenstrual symptoms screening tool, big-five personality traits questionnaire and family communication scales. The findings indicated that neuroticism and agreeableness were positively related to PMS and extraversion, conscientiousness, openness to experience, and family communication was negatively related to PMS. Pages: 8-12
Nedazaeem (Department of Psychology, Isfahan Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University Isfahan, Iran)
Hamidtaher… |
Pages: 13-20 Imran Hussain (Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India) Surendra Kumar Sia (Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India) Prabhat Kumar Mishra (Department of Educational Psychology and Foundations of Education, National Council of Educational Research and Training, New Delhi, India) Workplace deviance is an alarming issue in today’s world which almost every sort of organizations withstands. The employees as well as the employers along with the firm face serious threats. As a result of these hard costs, the negative impact of deviant behavior leaves a devastating effect on overall productivity and performance of the organization. In the present paper, the authors have made a sincere attempt to cover some important antecedents of work place deviance through rigorous review of the literature. The major three antecedents emphasized are - Abusive supervision, organizational justice, and ethical climate. Authors have also compiled some additional factors which have linked with deviant behavior. On the basis of the literature covered they have put forth three propositions suggesting the relationship of the antecedents with workplace deviance. Pages: 13-20
Imran Hussain (Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India)
Surendra Kumar Sia (Department of… |
Pages: 21-26 Sarika Yadav (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesser, Gurgaon Haryana, India) Neelam Yadav (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesser, Gurgaon Haryana, India) S.M. Paul Khurana (Director, Institute of Biotechnology Amity University Haryana, Manesser Gurgaon, Haryana, India) Sugars are chemically related carbohydrates, most of which are used in food. Based on the dietary significance, sugars can be naturally occurring, low-calorie sweeteners or artificial sweetener. Natural sugars being rich in calories can raise blood sugar levels. Added sugars are sweetener added to food during its production/processing. High intake of natural and added sugar consumption may lead to cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Low calories sweeteners are sugar alcohols derived from pentoses and hexoses and have less impact on blood sugar levels. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes with a sweet taste that do not raise the blood sugar levels and are boon to diabetic patients. Glycemic index (GI) is a tool that ranks carbohydrates according to their glycemic response. It measures blood sugar response per gram of carbohydrate contained in the food, not per gram of food. Glycemic load (GL) is a newer concept, which takes serving sizes into account. A diet with a low GI and GL lowers the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and obesity. Therefore, by keeping a check on amount and type of sugar intake one can keep health disorders such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders at bay. Pages: 21-26
Sarika Yadav (Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesser, Gurgaon Haryana, India)
Neelam Yadav… |
Pages: 27-33 Urmita Chakraborty (Doctoral Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta & Lecturer at H.M.M College for Women Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Sadhan Das Gupta (Professor and Former Head, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Dilip Todi (Consultant Gastroenterologist, West Bank Hospital, Howrah, West Bengal, India) Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are familiar diagnostic categories showing chronic and bizarre complaints in patients. Perhaps, they are caused by dysmotility and hypersensitivity of the digestive system, the symptoms remain unexplained and untreated in many instances. So, they are idiopathic in nature. The way we experience or express our angry feelings and monitor our anger through defenses may lead to the development of the disorder. The present study covers three types of FGIDs; functional bowel disorder-unspecified, functional dyspepsia (FD) and irritable bowel syndrome (Rome III classification). In this study, we seek to understand the relationship between anger experiences and the defense styles in the said patients. The sample consists of 11 patients. Tools include general information schedule, state trait anger (T-Anger) expression inventory (Spielberger, 1988) and defense style questionnaire-40 (Andrews et al., 1993). Non-parametric statistics, as well as descriptive statistics, have been applied. The study reveals important findings that guide us for further elaborative study. The present sample scored high on the neurotic defense factor and anger control domains. No significant differences in scores have been noted due to gender. The three illness categories did not produce any significant variance on scores of selected variables. The marital status of patients did not result in any significant variance on scores of selected variables. A significant relationship has been estimated between T-Anger and immature defense factor. Most of the patients were of FD sub-group having family history for their illness, undergoing the complications for minimum 1 to maximum 5 years in a mild form without much significant stressful life events which may have influenced the manifestations. Pages: 27-33
Urmita Chakraborty (Doctoral Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta & Lecturer at… |
Pages: 34-37 R. Parveen Bano (Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India) A physical activity is any bodily activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness and overall health and wellbeing. Physical activities not only affect on the body health but also affect on the mental health. It can increase the ability of adaption with the society. And it can also improve the mental illness, increase the ability of remembrance and accepted as a tool for maintaining and increasing psychological health. Physical activities play an important role in peoples vitality. Today, students play an important role in the future of each country and are considered as one of the most important groups in the society, about increasing the mental health problems in the students, this study aims to determine the physical activities and its effect on students mental health, systematically comparing athletes (regular practitioners of exercise) to non-athlete students (students who do not practice any organized athletic activity). The study sample consisted of 250 female and male athlete and non-athlete students were chosen who were aged 21-26 years. In this study, a standardized questionnaire, general health questionnaire designed by Goldberg and Hillier was used; it consisted of 28 questions to measure four subscales (physical symptoms, anxiety and sleep disturbance, social dysfunction, depression). The reliability (reliability coefficient) of the questionnaire was obtained as 0.85 through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. Data were analyzed using the independent t-test. By analyzing the proposed hypotheses at the P≤0.05 demonstrated a significant difference in mental health score between athlete and non-athlete students. Pages: 34-37
R. Parveen Bano (Research Scholar, Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, India) |
Pages: 38-42 Monika Sharma (Department of Sleep Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India) Samhita Panda (Department of Sleep Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India) Recent information on sleep and its quality in working population are not available in India. The aim of this study was to determine stress, physical activity, and obesity as independent risk factors for poor sleep quality among healthy, white collar, full time workers from North India reporting subjective sleep complaints. The sample comprised of employees at local government and private companies who had annual health checkups. The study incorporated a retrospective descriptive design using a convenience sample of 134 subjects from tertiary care hospital of Delhi. All data were obtained through self-administrated questionnaires and annual health checkups. Apparently healthy sample of 49 women and 85 men, with a mean age of 37±12 years, who were free from any significant medical disorder resulting in sleep disturbance, reporting subjective sleep complaints were recruited. Sleep quality was measured using Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index [PSQI]. In a given population, the mean global PSQI score was 8 (standard deviation=5.0), with 76% of the sample classified as poor sleepers. Age (P=0.001), marital status (P=0.003), body mass index (P=0.012) and stress (P=0.001) were found to be associated with poorer sleep quality. Logistic regression revealed that middle age (odds ratio [OR]=1.07) and higher stress level (OR=1.08) were independent determinants of poor sleep quality. A significant percentage of working population reported poor quality of sleep. This study suggested that mid-life and high level of stress are strongly linked to poor quality of sleep. Given the close relationships between sleep quality and physical and mental health, intervention programs for poor sleep quality in this population should be considered. Pages: 38-42
Monika Sharma (Department of Sleep Medicine, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India)
Samhita Panda… |
Pages: 43-45 Nisha Chaudhary (Department of Psychology University of Delhi, New Delhi, India) N.K. Chadha (Department of Psychology University of Delhi, New Delhi, India) Women in our culture have always being portrayed as the courageous ones. She has that mental power to overcome all obstacles and take care of her man and his family in every and any kind of situation. Resilience is one of her greatest strength. On these lines, the current research was carried out to find the level of resilience in women having lost their husbands at different ages of their lives. One group consisted of women who became a widow at the age of 25-35 years and the other group consisted of women who lost their husbands after 55 years and above. For the purpose of the study, resilience scale was being used, and each group consisted of 10 widows. The results clearly showed that the resilience level of widows in the first group was much lower and even the ways to recover were quite different when compared with the second group. Pages: 43-45
Nisha Chaudhary (Department of Psychology University of Delhi, New Delhi, India)
N.K. Chadha (Department of… |
Pages: 46-51 Sreeparna Dutta (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Sadhan Das Gupta (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India) The present study tried to focus on the issue that why some individuals are at high risk for developing suicidal thoughts by examining the various demographic variables. Demographic variables were divided into three categories: Demographic-behavioral variables (e.g., drug use, smoking and drinking), interpersonal and family related demographic variable (peer relationship, family relationship, staying with family, history of suicides in family/friend) and personal demographic variable (academic achievement and parent staying together). Correlation, Regression, and Chi-square test were done. Results indicated smoking, drinking, family relationship, history of suicides in family/friends, parents living together emerged as possible predictors of suicidal ideation. Significant difference between suicidal ideators and non-suicidal ideators found regarding the history of suicides in family/friends, academic achievement, parents staying together, smoking, peer and family relationship. Statistical analysis revealed suicidal ideations among 12.88% of the sample studied (N=29). The results provide insight into the factors that predict suicidal ideation among youths. Pages: 46-51
Sreeparna Dutta (Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, India)
Sadhan Das… |
Pages: 52-55 Imran Khan (Drug De-Addiction Center and Stress Management Helpline Police Control Room, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India) Showkat Ahmed Shah (Department of Psychology, University of Kashmir Hazaratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India) The present study investigates the personality dimensions of substance dependents and the correlation of personality dimensions (extraversion and neuroticism) with substance dependence. The sample consists of (N=150) substance dependent males taken from different drug de-addiction centers and various areas in district Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir). Alcohol smoking and substance involvement screening test (ASSIST 2010) was first used to screen the individuals for substance dependence and to assess their substance dependence and then modified version of Eysenck’s Maudsley’s Personality Inventory (MPI 1959) by Jalota and Kapoor was used to assess the personality dimensions of the participants. The results in this study showed that the majority of the sample group (50.7%) score high on neuroticism dimension of personality however majority of the sample group (70.0%) score average on extraversion dimension of personality. Further, significant positive correlation was found between neuroticism and substance dependence (P≤0.01, r=0.269**). However, negative insignificant correlation was found between extraversion and substance dependence. These results were found consistent with previous research. Pages: 52-55
Imran Khan (Drug De-Addiction Center and Stress Management Helpline Police Control Room, Srinagar, Jammu… |