Indian Psychological Science Congress, Abstracts Book-20122012

National Association of Psychological Science
Department of Psychology
P. G. Government College, Sector-46
Chandigarh, India
Dear Dr. Roshan Lal Dahiya and Colleagues:
On behalf of the American Psychological Association, we are delighted to offer you best
wishes and congratulations on the occasion of the 2nd Indian Psychological Science
Congress, takingplaceinOctober, 2012.
Your activities to support awareness of psychology, and addressing the future of
psychologyis important for our discipline.
We wish you all the best success.
Sincerely,
Suzanne Bennett- Johnson, PhD
2012 APA President
Merry Bullock, PhD, Senior Director
APA Office of International Affairs
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I amhappy toknowthat theDepartment of Psychology, Post GraduateGovernment
College, Sector 46, Chandigarh is organizing a two day INDIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE
CONGRESS on 5-6 October, 2012 on "Psychological Well Being : Building Bridges for
Tomorrow".
Psychology is the study of the psyche or mind. In addition to information, the mind
constantly processes thoughts and emotions. An individual's behavior is influenced by the
mind's perception of stimuli received via the five senses. Something that was said, heard,
seen, touched or smelled is interpreted and initiates a reaction. Psychologists study the
impact of themindonthebody, whichis manifestedbybehavior.
Psychology well-being is much more multi-dimensional than simply being just
happy, healthy or successful. Psychological well being is a concept that encompasses a
well-rounded, balanced and comprehensive experience of life. It includes health in social
physical, mental, emotional, career and spiritual domains. When things are not going right
inall of theseareas weprobably arenot experiencingas muchjoy, serenity and as wecould
beandmaybe experiencinggreater stress, worryandanxiety.
I am sure that the Congress will also focus on the areas to increase psychological
well-being. I wishtheCongress andOrganizes agreat success.
Dr. Dalip singh, IAS
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I am delighted to know that the Department of Psychology in association with the
National Association of Psychological Science is organizing a twp day Indian Psychological
ScienceCongress on5-6thOctober, 2012.
The theme "Psychological Well Being : Building Bridges for Tomorrow" appears to
be unique and interesting. Psychological well being and performance are highly
interconnected and deliberations on the same would prove extremely beneficial in
enhancing the economic output of our country and also in maintaining the emotional
balanceof thecitizens.
I hope, the various participants benefit though this platform and then later
percolatetheir learningtothemasses.
GoodLuck!
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Home Secretary
Chandigarh Administration
Chandigarh
Anil Kumar, IAS
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Let me to take this opportunity to congratulate the National Association of
Psychological Science (NAPS) and Dept. of Psychology of P.G. Govt. College, Sector-46,
Chandigarh on holding twodays Indian Psychological Science Congress-2012 on the theme
Psychological Well Being: Building Bridges for Tomorrow. At the most basic level,
psychological well-being is quite similar to other terms that refer to positive mental states,
such as happiness or satisfaction, and majority of us are searching for the same in our life.
Tremendous ups and down are happening among the masses in the era of anxieties and
deliberations onthethemeselectedwill surelysweepacross theboundaries.
I extend my greetings and good wishes to the organizers for the fruitful and
enrichingIPSC-12.
GOVT. OF HARYANA
Addl. Deputy Commissioner,
Ambala (Haryana)
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Dr. S.S. Phulia, IAS
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The Indian psychological science congress, under the aegis of National Association
of Psychological Science and with the structured organization offered by the Department
of Psychology, PG Government College have come up with a theme, much required in the
field of Psychology and human behavioral sciences-
I wishthe organizers, delegates andpaper presenters the very best
in their endeavor in creating a novel and innovative approach to human behavior. With
more than ten sub-themes and a wide range of topics covered, I hope this conference will
have a lasting impact and will highlight the contribution of Indian researches and thinkers
tothefieldof Psychology, intimes tocome.
'Psychological Well-Being: Building
Bridges for Tomorrow'.
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N.K .Chadha
University of Delhi
Prof. N.K.Chadha Mailing Address:
Department of Psychology CD-243,Vishakha Enclave
University of Delhi-110007 Pitampura,Delhi-110088
Tel: (O) 011-27666285 ( R ) 011-27314146
Email: M-9811134351 nkc_du@yahoo.co.uk
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It gives me immense pleasure to knowthat Indian Psychological Science Congress-
2012 is being organized on 5-6 October, 2012 by the Department of Psychology, P. G. Govt.
College, Sector 46, Chandigarh under the banner of National Association of Psychological
Scienceonthetheme, Psychological well-being: BuildingBridges for Tomorrow.
The stress and strain of modern life style has led people to think about
psychological well-being which is a major diagnostic and outcome variable in Psychology
and Medicine. I am sure that the deliberations at the congress would provide a platform
and an excellent opportunity to discuss ways for enhancing psychological well-being
amongmasses.
I hope that the deliberations at the congress will be useful for the practitioners in
thefields of Psychology, Medicine, industryandother relatedfields.
I wishthecongress agrandsuccess.
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DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONALINSTITUTE
(DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
DAYALBAGH, AREA- 282 110
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
PROF. (MS.) S.P. SINHA
Professor Emeritus
Department of Psychology
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I heartily congratulate the Department of Psychology of the Post Graduate Govt.
College, Sector-46, Chandigarh for organizing two days' Indian Psychological Science
Congress under the banner of National Association of Psychological Science on a very
important theme "Psychological Well-Being : Building Bridges for Tomorrow" in
Chandigarhon5th&6thOctober, 2012,
I hope, theNational Conferencewill contributesignificantlyinall respects for better
Mental Health and Well-being of Human Race. I am highly pleased about this academic
offer which will definitely be a helps in facilitating interaction among scholars and thus
generates a wealth of new ideas. This is how we succeed in expanding the horizon of our
knowledge.
I amsure that the conference wouldsucceedinachieving its objectives of providing
resourcepersons andparticipants platformtoprobetherelevant of thetheme.
I convey my best wishes to the organizing committee and wish them a successful
andafruitful seminar.
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Professor Emeritus Dalip Malhotra
Ex-Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences
Himachal Pradesh University
Shimla-171005
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Dr. Dalip Malhotra
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I amhighly delightedtoknowthat thePsychology Department of P.G. Govt. College,
Sector-46, Chandigarh, under the aegis of National Association of Psychological Science is
organizing two days 2 Indian Psychological Science Congress on 5-6 October, 2012.
Psychological Well Beingis theneedof thehours intheeraof anxieties. I amvery muchsure
that the congress will provide platformto the young social scientists for a wealth of debate
and exchange of their expertise in different areas of psychology and allied discipline. I am
confident that the congress to come up with concrete results and the deliberations of the
IPSC-12 would go a long way in creating awareness pertaining to the importance of
psychological well being.
I congratulate the organizers for their efforts and extend my best wishes to the for
IPSC-12toattaintheir goal andgreat success. Wishuall thebest.
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I amextremely happy that the Department of Psychology, P.G. Govt. College, Sector
46, Chandigarh, organizing an Indian Psychological Science Congress on Psychological
Well-Being: Building Bridges for tomorrowfrom5 and 6 October, 2012. I hope it will be a
great academic event. I congratulate Dr. Roshan Lal and his team for hosting this National
event. As I understand the theme of the conference needs elaborated efforts in enriching
the existing knowledge through academic deliberation involving eminent participants /
scholars across the country and abroad. The conference will bring the experts of allied
disciplines under one umbrella where they will get the opportunities to exchange their
knowledgeandexpertiseintheir fields.
I extend a warmwelcome to all the delegates and the organizers to this prestigious
academic event onabovementionedthemeof theconference.
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Dr. Mahmood S. Khan
(Professor)
Mob. 09897328134
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PROF. MAHMOOD S. KHAN
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I wouldliketocongratulatetheIndianPsychological ScienceCongress tohavetaken
the initiative to organize this academic event and send greetings to all the participants.
Keeping in view the progress in the discipline and its application the theme areas decided
by your teamis very relevant. It is an excellent opportunity to develop common vision on
all the theme areas considered for deliberations and discussion. I amsure the event would
improve our knowledge on structure and approaches towards the exploration in these
study areas. I understand it is an occasion not only to enhance sharing of expertise and
knowledge inthe fieldof psychology but alsoa way tobuildandstrengthenacademic bond
among the participants. I trust that everyone engaged in this academic exercise are on the
front line of this ground breaking effort and strongly believe will bring to it all their
experienceandinnovativethinkingtomakethis event asuccess. I onceagainapplaudall of
youfor your commitment andwishyouamost productiveseminar.
Himachal Pradesh University,Summer Hill,
Shimla-171 005
S.N. Ghosh (Ph.D.)
Professor
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S.N. Ghosh
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I feel immensely honoured to be associated to the National Association of
Psychological Science and also as Member of the National Organizing Committee of Indian
Psychological Science Congress, 2012 - on "Psychological Wellbeing : Building Bridges for
Tomorrow" - the subject extracts a very contextual issue which if addressed and
appreciatedintheright perspectivecanhelpincreationof progressivethoughts, rendering
a felling of confidence and wellbeing, mutual respect, happiness and satisfaction.
Psychological Wellbeing is must not only for an individual but for the entire family, for the
entire society and the same is possible when there is minimal conformation and maximum
coordination, cooperation and cohesion. The present conference, thus is dealing with a
very important issue and the success of it is purely when the true bridges develop to bring
anunderstandingandsimultaneouslyreducingtheoccurrenceof negativeevents of life.
Ex-President Dr. Abdul Kalam has rightly said while addressing his international
counterparts that 'a peaceful mind makes a happy person, a happy person creates an
integratedsociety, whichtogether builds ahealthynation.
Thedelegates wouldcherishpleasant memories of themeaningful event andI wish
the discussions in the conference will instill every participant, researcher and academician
thesenseof truewellbeing.
I extend my heartiest greetings to the participants and congratulate the
Department of Psychology, PG Government College, Chandigarh for organizing this
prestigious event andI wishtheconferenceagrandsuccess.
UNIVERSITY OF RAJASTHAN
JAIPUR-302 004
Phone : 2711072-265
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Manika Mohan Saxena
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I like to thank the organizers of the conference for inviting me to ne part of this meeting. I
salute you all and welcome all the participants who have come fromfar and near to attend
the conference of which the theme is - "Psychological well-being : Building bridge for
tomorrow". This tomeaptlychosenandchallenging.
It is coming at time when ther is dare need for self-help efforts to bring about the econo-
psychological surviving strategies for the less privileged. I expect that this Conference will
leadtofurther capacity building andcreationof awareness among participants onissues of
psychological well-being and the necessity towards strengthening and harmonizing its role
in development. I therefore urged everyone to work toward putting together purposive
programmes that will enhancethewell-beingof humanrace.
I wishall successful deliberations andsafe returntoyour respective destinations at the end
of theConference.
Message
Prof. Sunday S. Babalola
Head, Psychology Section
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA
Private Bag 13301, 340 Mandume Ndemufayo Abenuem Pionierspark,
Windhoek, Namibia
27 September 2012
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I amvery happy to knowthat Department of Psychology, P.G. Govt. College, Sector-
46, Chandigarh is organizing a Conference on "Psychology Well Being : Building Bridges for
Tomorrow: from 5-6 October, 2012, with the collaboration of National Association of
Psychological Science.
I send my good wishes and greeting to all the participants and wish the conference
publicationgoodluckandgrandsuccess.
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(S.K. Srivastava)
Professor and Head
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It gives me an immense pleasure to know that the National Association of
Psychological Science (Regd.) India is going to organize an Indian Psychological Science
Congress on Psychological Well-Being: Building Bridges for Tomorrow on 5 and 6
October 2012onwards. It is amatter of great pridethat theDepartment of Psychology, P.
G. College, Sector 46, Chandigarh is hosting the same under the dynamic, versatile and
visionary Director and leadership of Dr. Roshan Lal Dahiya. His deep interest, insight and
meticulousness in the subject, humble, enlightened and sustained conversation with the
participants and judicious approaches to raise issues across the country and abroad will
definitely prove as a great resource for embarking and channelizing the frittered energy of
the young Psychologists of the India in general and re-shaping the status and state of
indigenous psychology in particular. Collaborative efforts in this tune may once again help
in witnessing knowledge revolution in India that one time was considered as Golden
Sparrow in terms of physical and mental resources. On behalf of the Department of
Psychology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-171005, I wish the teamof NAPS and Dr.
R. L. Dahiyaparticularly, agreat success for smoothly organizingtheaforesaidCongress and
conductingmoreactivities innear future.
I also endorse my good wishes to all the participants participating in the said
Congress.
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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY,
HIMACHALPRADESH UNIVERSITY,
SUMMER HILL, SHIMLA-171005
Dr. Roshan Lal Zinta
Chairman,
Email: .
Tel. 098161-08257; 098574-00117; 0177-2633156
zinta.roshan@gmail.com
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Dr. R. L. Zinta
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It is indeeda matter of great pleasurethat thedepartment of psychology, P.G. Govt.
College, Sector-46, ChandigarhandNational Associationof Psychological Science(NAPS) is
organizing Indian Psychological Science Congress-2012 on 'Psychological Well-Being:
BuildingBridges for Tomorrow' during5 &6 October, 2012.
I am also glad to know that a souvenir is being published, which will cover the
fruitful outcome of this congress. I congratulate to the Head of the department of
psychology, P.G, Govt. College, Chandigarh and NAPS for the successful efforts and wish all
success for thepublicationof thesouvenir.
I really believe that the fruitful result that will be discussedinthese twodays will be
very beneficial for the country and society at large. I really send my heartily wishes for the
success of the IPSC-2012. Again my best wishes are for all the scholars coming from
different parts of countrytotakepart intheIPSC-2012.
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Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya
Founded for the Cultural Renaissance of the Globe
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Gayatri Kunj, Shanti Kunj, Haridwar
Department of Clinical Psychology
School of Yoga & Mental Health
Dev Sanskriti Kunj, Haridwar
Uttaranchal, India
Tele : 01334-260723
Dr. Hemadri Kumar Sao
Head & Associate Prof.
Ph. D. (Zoology, Psychology, Yoga)
M. Sc. Zoology, Psychology (Gold Medal)
& Yoga (Gold Medal)
B. Ed.
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Dr. Hemadri Kumar sao
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Dr Roshan Lal Dahiya I would like to extend my heartiest wishes for a
successful and intellectually enlightening INDIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE CONGRESS at
Chandigarh, India.
Unfortunately, due to some obligations, I will not be able to attend the mega academic
event. But I look forward to meeting you and your conferences team in the near future.
Regards,
Dr Rafia Rafiq
Assistant Professor
Department of Applied Psychology
University of the Punjab
Lahore
Pakistan
DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF THE PUNJAB, QUAID-E-AZAM CAMPUS, LAHORE
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Dr. Rafia Rafiq
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I congratulate the faculties of Psychology department of our college for their
innovative ideas. This is a matter of joy that Psychology Dept. of our college is organizing
2nd INDIANPSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE CONGRESS : 05-06 October, 2012 on a very relevant
and useful theme : .Psychological Well-Being: Building Bridges for Tomorrow'. The role of
Psychological wellbeing is well demanded in the humanity. Recent years have evinced
growing concern about the psychological factors that improve and impair the health status
of a person. This has led to the emergence of an interdisciplinary approach namely Health
Psychology.
The role of Health Psychologist is unutilized in India and I am very much sure that
the distinguished resource persons and delegates will exchange will their knowledge and
will through the light on theme and subtheme of the conference to develop certain
intervention technique for the optimum use of Psychology for the betterment of human
being of thepresent materialistic world. I wishtoall theparticipants for comfortablestay in
Chandigarh.
I wishfor thegreat success of theIndianPsychological ScienceCongress-2012.
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LIGHT
IS LIFE
G C OVERNMENT OLLEGE
Telefax : 0172-2678022
SECTOR 46, CHANDIGARH
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Dr. Gurjeet Kaur.
Principal
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Iam happy to know that the annual Psychology Science Congress of the National
Association of Psychological Science, India, is being hosted by the Department of
Psychologyof our collegeonOctober 5andOctober 6.
In these stressful times, the psychology of well-being is of far greater import than
even before. The challenge is simple: do we have the power to choose positive behaviours
and responses to lead a happy and healthy life? Howto construct a better tomorrowfor a
well-roundedexperienceof life?
As a lay person, one would like to believe that setting achievable goals, self-
acceptance
andcontentment withone's present andpast, is central toattainingfulfillment andhencea
feelingof well-beingandself-efficacy.
I am confident that such questions and theories of well-being -- and their myriad
dimensions-- will seeavibrant andstimulatingdebatebythelargenumber of experts
anddistinguishedprofessionals as theyget downtodiscussingthenitty-grittyof
matters psychological.
I wishthehost department, NAPSandall theparticipants inthecongress all the
verybest.
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Dean
Dr Yashpal Kaur
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LIGHT
IS LIFE
P.G.G C OVERNMENT OLLEGE
Telefax : 0172-2678022
SECTOR 46, CHANDIGARH
It is a matter of great privilege to greet and welcome the honored guests and
delegates from different corner of the country and abroad on joining Indian Psychological
Science Congress-2012, the theme Psychological Well Being: Building Bridges for
tomorrow organized by Dept. of psychology, P.G. Government College, Sector-46,
Chandigarh (INDIA) under the aegis of National Association of psychological Science)
Regd.).
Wellness implies a lifestylewitha senseof balance. This senseof balancearises from
a balance, or harmony, within each aspect or 'dimension' of life and for this psychological
well being is the important one. So, it is a unique and planned endeavor to develop a
platform for the young social scientists, professionals, clinicians and academicians of
psychology and allieddisciplines to discuss and share their expertise, latest researches and
applications for theadvancement of thelatest trends.
The organizing committee under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Dr. S.S.
Phulia, IAS and patron of NAPS for their best efforts putted for intellectual and scholarly
exchange of knowledge through IPSC-12. I expressed my gratitude and appreciation to the
Director of Higher Education, Principal, Dean and Vice-Principal, faculty members and
students for their support kindcooperationextendedindifferent ways.
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RosHan Lal, PhD,
Conference Director
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The National Association of Psychological Science, in collaboration with the
Department of Psychology, P.G. Govt. College, Sector-46, Chandigarh has the pleasure to
invite you to join 2 Indian Psychological Science Congress (IPSC) on 5 and 6 October,
2012.
Psychological processes are internal; they include thoughts, feelings, emotions,
understanding and perception. Social processes are external; they are comprised of social
networks, community, family and environment. It is important to remember that what
happens in one of these areas will affect aspects of the others. How we are feeling
internally affects how we relate to the environment around us. Similarly, our traditions,
customs, and community affect how we feel. The materials, biological and psychosocial
aspects of well-being are integrally related, and it is not helpful to try to separate them in
programmedevelopment.
Well being in the contemporary world is an area which needs urgent attention. It is
oneof themainareas of appliedpsychology andit uses psychological principles topromote
well being in the society. Well-being depends on many factors. The overlapping circles
suggest that individual and collective well-being depends on what happens in a variety of
areas, that meeting at least some minimal level of need in each of these areas is necessary,
andthat theseareas aretosomeextent interrelated.
Psychologists focus on understanding and treating the social, psychological,
emotional, spiritual, quality of life and functional aspects of health and well being. It is a
whole-person approach to health care that addresses a range of very human needs that
canimprovequalityof life.
We feel honoured to welcome all the delegates to the 2 IPSC-2012 and have
special word of gratitude for Professor N.K. Chadha, Department of Psychology, Delhi
University, Delhi the keynote speaker and Professor Mudita Rastogi, Department of
Psychology, Illinois University, Chicago for organizing workshop and the chief resource
persons for plenarytalks duringthetechnical sessions.
You all are cordially welcome in the city Beautiful Chandigarh, to join the IPSC and
present and discuss your research outputs, experience and get ideas to build up a strong
networkof theconcernedprofessional.
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From the Organization secretary's Desk
Dr. Geeta Bhagat Dr. Rajesh Kumar
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01
Spirituality and Attitudes Towards Religious among
Male & Female
*Miss. Doshi Dhara R. **Dr. Yogesh A. Jogsan
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to find out the mean difference between
spirituality and attitudes towads religious among male & female. The total sample
consisted 160 as a variation belonging to Buddhism and Jainism. The research tool for
spirituality by Randy Niederman. While the tools for attitudes towards religious by Dr. L. I.
Bhushan. Here F-test (ANOVA) was applied to check the significance difference of in
spirituality and attitudes toward religious in male and female. To check the relation
between spirituality and attitudes towards religious, co-relation method was used. In
spirituality 'f' ratiowas 7.19insex variablewhichwas significant at 0.01level, 3.51'f' ratioin
religionvariablewhichwas not significant andinteractionof sex andreligionvariable'f' was
found 9.12 which was significant at 0.01 level. In attitudes toward religious 'f' ratio of sex
was 0.25 which was not significant, 'f' ratio of religion was 9.61 significant at 0.01 level.
Interactionof sex andreligionvariable 'f' was 4.61 found, significant at 0.05 level. While the
correlation between spirituality and attitudes towards religious was 0.70 high positive
correlation.
*M.Phill., Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University Rajkot - 360 005
**Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University Rajkot - 360 005
Unemployment and its Impact on Well-being of Youth
*Kiran **Dr. Anita Sharma
Abstract
Objectives :
Methods :
Results :
Conclusion:
The main objective of the present study was to examine and compare the level
of well-beingof employedyouthwithunemployedyouthinboththegenders.
The present study has been conducted on employed and un-employed youth to
see their scores on Well-being. A sample of 400 subjects (200 males and 200 females) was
drawnrandomlyfromSolandistrict of Himachal Pradesh, aged21to35years.
Employed youth have reported significantly higher level of well-being than un-
employedyouthirrespectiveof thegender.
Thereis adetrimental impact of unemployment onthewellbeingof youth.
*Psychology Department, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-05
**Psychology Department, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla-05
2nd INDIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE CONGRESS, 05-06 October, 2012
This study was conducted to investigate the differences of personality structure
structure of the children in orphan and Non-orphan. The sample a total of 120 subjects,
consisting of 60 students from orphan and 60 from Non-orphan, are ranged from 11 to 15
years. The children's personality questionnaire (C.P.Q) test was used to obtain the
personality structure, for orphanage and Non-orphanage groups. Means were computed
and t0test was applied to check the significance of difference between personalities of the
two groups. Out of fourteen factors of C.P.Q., act (8) factors (A, C, F, G, H, J,Q3, &Q4) were
found orphanages the remaining six factors i.e. B, D, E, I, N & O are found to be almost at
equal level inbothgroups.
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Abstract
*Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot 360 005. (Gujarat)
**Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology Saurashtra University Rajkot - 360 005 (Gujarat)
*Revati R. Dudhatra **Yogesh A. Jogsan
"Personality Diffrences among Orphan and
Non-Orphan Children"
The present study aimed to find out mean difference in development attitude of
male and female subjects Economic of higher level and lower level economic groups. The
total sample consisted of 120 male and female fromdifferent industrial area of Rajkot City
The research tool used for Development Attitude Scale by Dr. B. D. Dhila and Dr. L.R. Yagnik
andSocial Economic Status Scaleby Rajiv Bhardvaj, Kumar SharmaGuptaandNarendrasinh
Chauhan. Means F-test (ANOVA) and L.S.D. test was applied to check the significance of
difference between development attitudes. Main variable Sex (0.37) and Socio-Economic
Status (0.07) There was no significant difference in development attitudes of both the
groups.
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*Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University, Rajkot 360 005. (Gujarat)
**Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University Rajkot - 360 005 (Gujarat)
*Pooja B. Chovatiya **Yogesh A. Jogsan
Ecological Factor on Attitude Towards Development
Key Words : Ecological, Attitude Development
The present study was an attempt to examine the impact of residential setting and
gender on intimate relationships, self consciousness and self disclosure among
undergraduate students of University of Delhi. Delhi being the capital of India with good
infrastructure and transport facilities is an alternative destination for out-station students
from the North-east to Kashmir. The sample consisted of 80 students categorized into 4
groups A1 (Delhi Males), A2 (Delhi Females), B1 (Out-station Males) and B2 (Out-station
Females); where Delhi males and Delhi females refer to those students whose residential
base is Delhi and they are studying courses in University of Delhi and Out-station males and
Out-station females refer to those students who have come to study in University of Delhi
from some other parts of the country. Each group comprised of 20 students. The
Multidimensional Relationship Questionnaire, Self Consciousness Scale and The Self
Disclosure Rating Scale were used to assess intimate relationships, self consciousness and
frequency of self disclosure respectively. The impact of residential setting was foundonthe
frequency of self disclosure (p<.001). Gender differences were found on one of the
dimensions of the relationship scale i.e. Relationship Motivation (p<.01). Significant
interaction effects of residential setting and gender on social anxiety was also observed
(p<.05). Significant correlations were obtained among some dimensions of the intimate
relationships scale, some dimensions of self consciousness and the frequency of self
disclosure. The results were discussed in the light of empirical framework on intimate
relationships, self consciousness and self disclosure. The research aids in exploring the
impact of residential setting and gender on the dependent variables of intimate
relationships, self consciousness andself disclosure; andalsotheinter correlationbetween
thesevariables.
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The Dynamics Of Love Impact Of Residential Setting And
Gender On Intimate Relationships, Self Consciousness And
Self Disclosure: A Study Of Delhi University Students
Aakanksha Bhatia
Graduate Student, University of Delhi
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Anxiety and Parental Satisfaction during
Transition to Parenthood
Parenthoodis oftenconsidereda periodof great stress andchangeinthecouplelife
cycle. The adult mental health has a great importance in this adaptation process and
perceived satisfaction with parenthood is influenced by psychological well-being of both
elements of the dyad. This study will focus on understanding howthe anxiety experienced
by parents is related to the perception of satisfaction (benefits and costs) during this
period. If all the members of the triad are at risk of psychological problems when the adult
mental health and marital relationship are affected (Prevatt, F. 2003) is crucial to study the
mechanisms by whichall these variables are interrelatedandinterfere inthe adjustment of
parenthood (Cummings, E. M., Davies, P. T., & Campbell, S. B. 2000; Gaylord, N. K.,
Kitzmann, K. M., &Coleman, J. K. 2003).
1) study the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms during the
transition in men and women, and 2) examine the differential impact of stress in parental
satisfaction in mothers and fathers. Method: 100 Portuguese couples first time parents,
filled to the Brief SymptomInventory (BSI) and the Parental Comparison Level Index (PCLI)
betweenthefirst andsecondbaby's year.
It is expected that the perception of greater satisfaction with parenting is
associated with no significant levels of psychopathological symptoms. Thus couples
mental health acting as a protective factor for this period of life not only for the couple but
alsofor thebaby.
Reduceparental stress may beanimportant strategy toavoidthepotential negative
impact of this stepinthedevelopment of couplelifecycle. Any interventionshouldtakeinto
considerationthenatureof concerns of parents duringthis period.
Objectives:
Conclusion:
Abstract
*Ana Silva **Cidalia Duarte
* Department of Psychology. University of Porto. Portugal
Keywords: Satisfaction, Parenting, Anxiety;
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Effect of Yogic Interventions on the Concentration and
Academic Achievement of High School Students
*Dr Anita Sharma **Dr Rakesh Parihar
Abstract
This experimental research examined the effects of yogic exercises programme on
the concentration and academic achievement of high school students. A representative
sample of 200 students (100 males and 100 females) of high school level was drawn
randomly fromtwohighschools andwerefurther dividedintotwogroups i.e. experimental
and control group each consisting of equal number of males and females. Yogic exercises
were given to the experimental group for a period of three months. The control group was
not exposed to the yogic training. A factorial design of 2x2x (2) with repeated measure on
the last factor was employed to see the significance of difference between different means
of experimental and control group in both the genders. Results indicated that
concentration was improved significantly and thereby improved the academic
performance of the students significantly for the experimental group irrespective of
gender. The study has important implications for school students for employing yogic
exercises intheir school curriculum.
*Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla.
** Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Centre of Excellence, Govt. College, Sanjauli-6
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Perceived Quality of Life of Construction Labourers
*Anupama Srivastava **Pallavi Bhatnaga
Abstract
Quality of life refers to satisfaction, well-being and happiness of the individual. It
also serves as a parameter of development. The present study aimed to explore gender
differences in perceived quality of life of rural migrants working as unskilled construction
labourers in urban areas. Quality of Life Scale by Srivastava and Bhatnagar (1996) was
administered on 100 labourers. The results indicated significant gender differences in
quality of life of construction labourers. It was also found that long working hours,
dissatisfaction with wages and discriminatory wages, harsh working conditions
characterized by absence of facilities adversely affect their quality of work life. The
labourers want material well- being and either delay fulfilment of their needs or have to
take loans to meet their needs. There is also unwillingness about vocational training or
further skill upgradation. Further women workers are more vulnerable as most of themdo
not have a say in taking decisions of the house. All these factors lower the personal quality
of life of the labourers. Based on the above findings, the authors suggest ways to improve
quality of life of the construction labourers. Quality of life therapy, optimism training and
relationship enhancing interventions are particularly useful for promoting their well being
andhappiness.
* Lecturer,Amity University of Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow
** Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow
Key words: Quality of life, optimism training, construction labourers, happiness.
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Parental and Peer Attachment Influencing Identity
Formation and Adjustment During Adolescence
Daisy Sharma
Abstract
Adolescenceis atimeof turmoil andchange. Theadolescents facephysiological and
psychosocial developmental challenges including forming an identity, becoming more
independent and establishing peer group relationships. Also, it is the time when
adolescents are at greater risk for problem behaviors. Researches in the last few decades
have confirmed attachments as facilitating identity formation and adjustment process of
adolescents. For the present research, it was hypothesized that the adolescent's
attachment experiences may serve as a catalyst for identity and affect adjustment process.
Also, the mediational role of attachment in the identity and adjustment of adolescents was
studied. Data was collected from a sample of 600 adolescents from various schools and
colleges of Jalandhar (Punjab, India). Pearson Product Moment Correlations were found to
see the interrelationship of these variables and Hierarchical multiple regression was
appliedas statistical techniquetoassess themediational roleof attachments intheidentity
and adjustment of adolescents. The parental and peer attachment variables of trust and
communication were positively correlated with identity achievement and moratoriumand
adjustment variables and negatively correlated with alienation. Alienation was positively
correlated with identity diffusion. The results suggested differences in the pattern of
relationship of foreclosure with attachment across age which has been discussed in details
intheresearchpaper. TheHMRresults provedthemediational roleof attachment (parental
and peer) in the identity statuses (identity achievement, moratorium, foreclosure and
diffusion) andadjustment of adolescents.
Keywords: Identity, attachment, adjustment, adolescence.
Assistant Professor, Keshav Mahavidyalaya, University of Delhi
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Ms. Deepa M Rasquinha
Abstract
Gender Differences in Self Esteem among Institutionalised
and Non Institutionalised Elderly
Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human
beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle. The age of 60 or 65, roughly equivalent to
retirement ages in most developed countries is said to be the beginning of old age. Self-
esteemis the degree towhichone values oneself. Self-esteemis animportant aspect of the
adaptiveprocesses at all stages of life, but especiallyinolder adults. It is linkedtothequality
of adaptation, well-being, life satisfaction and health. Stressful events like death of friends,
spouse and family, deterioration of health and physical ability, loneliness or depression,
Retirement, role reversal and dependency on their children can decrease self esteem in
elderly. Some of the ways in which elderly can be helped to regain their self-esteem is by
giving emotional support, adequate medical attention, to spend their time in the company
of their grandchildrenandencouragethemtomeet their friends andtotalk of theoldtimes
The study aims to find gender differences in self esteem among institutionalised and non
institutionalisedelderly. The sample consistedof 120institutionalisedelderly and120non-
institutionalised elderly who were further divided into 60 male and 60 female elderly in
both the sectors. Index of self esteem developed by Hudson consisting of 25 items was
administered to the sample. The data thus collected was statistically analyzed using two
way ANOVA. Results revealed that institutionalized elderly have higher self esteem
compared to non institutionalised elderly. Institutionalised male and institutionalised
female elderly have better self esteemcompared to Non-institutionalised male and female
elderly. Overall maleandfemaleelderlydonot differ intheir self esteem.
.
Postgraduate Department of Psychology,
St Agnes Centre for Postgraduate studies and research Mercara Hill Road,
Bendore, Mangalore-575002, Karnataka
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*Divya Sadana **Jamuna Rajeswaran ***Sanjeev Jain
Abstract
Neuropsychological Profile of a Calendrical Savant-case Study
Background:
Aim:
Results:
Conclusions:
Savant Syndrome(SS) is characterizedby aremarkableability inaspecific area
which exists in the background of a global intellectual impairment. One of the most
common manifestations of SS are Calendrical Savants- individuals who have outstanding
calendrical memory and can tell the day of the week for any given date in the past. With
remarkable memory in one specific area, understanding a comprehensive
neuropsychological profile of these individuals would provide important insights in the
mechanismandtheprocesses involved.
To study the neuropsychological profile of an individual diagnosed with Savant
Syndrome.
Methodology: A single case study approach was used. S.P, a 19 year old female diagnosed
with Savant Syndrome, who showed remarkable calendrical memory was referred by a
Psychiatrist. She was assessed on NIMHANS neuropsychological battery and a profile of
various executivefunctions was computed.
Neuropsychological assessment showed impairments in sustained attention,
categoryfluency, designfluencyandvisuo-spatial workingmemory.
The neuropsychological profile indicates deficits in visuo-spatial working
memory and fluency which indicates that the possible mechanism used to calculate the
days for dates in the past does not possibly involve working memory. The possible
mechanisms that could explain their remarkable calendrical ability would be discussed in
thepresentation.
*PhD Scholar, Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029
**Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029
***Professor & Head, Department of Psychiatry, NIMHANS, Bangalore-560029
*Ajita Rani **Ravinder Singh
Abstract
People Living with Epilepsy: Exploring Psychosocial
Aspects of the Epilepsy Patients in Bareilly District
The analysis of People With Epilepsy (PWE) focused on the psychosocial aspects of
58 epilepsy patients whose interviews were conducted between August 2010 and
Nov.2011 in the Bareilly District of North India. This is based on the minor research project
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sponsored to first author (AR) by UGC. The age of fifty eight patients varies fromthe 19 to
28 years and most of PWE live in the rural area. More than ninety percent people with
epilepsy areunmarried. 63percent PWEareHindus followedby Muslimand Christian. First
seziur: about 35 percent patients had the first episode of seizure between 16 to 20 years
followed by 30 percent between 11 and 15 years. 20.7 percent felt first seizure when they
below5 years and 15.5 percent patients mentioned about first seizure when they between
6 and 10 years of age. Duration of Suffering: The duration of epilepsy suffering among the
people with epilepsy reveals about 39.7 percent patients suffered for the five years,
followedby 29.3 percent for the six totenyears. The patients sufferedfor 11 to15 years are
18.7percent and12.1percent patients sufferedabout 20years withepilepsy. Most of them
sought the western treatment-allopathic and 31 percent patient sought the treatment
from the Molvie of Masjid. Perception of PWE: About 62 percent patients think it as the
mental or physical disease and still 37.9 percent patients believe it as supernatural disease
and 79.3 percent feel that it can be treated like other diseases whereas 20.7 believe it
cannot be treated. Daily life and Marriage: PWE felt that their daily routine of 46.7 percent
patients is disturbed where as about 53 percent do not have disturbance in their daily
activities. 51.7 patients do not want to marry because of the epilepsy whereas 44.8
patients' think they canmarry despite of the diseases and3.5 percent people are indecisive
about themarriage. Family Burdenexplores daily economics involvingthecost of medicine,
consultation fee of physician, expenditure on hospital visit of patients of six neighboring
districts for treatment. Who accompany the patients to the hospital, how do they feel
about efficacy of treatment and its effect on the daily routine of the patient. It also explore
the how do they utilize their time with the treatment and before the treatment. PWE face
Stigmaas felt by PWEinthefamily as well as inthecommunity is another revealing fact. The
Relationship of PWE with other people; Capacity to do work; Income and expenditure on
hospital visit; Involvement of PWE and Community are the main crucial aspects of these
people which reveal that howdo PWE live their day to day life? It was an exploratory study
of these people: PWE whohave many suffering intheir daily life, they are stigmatizedinthe
family as well as in the Community on one hand and remains in the state of fear to do daily
routine work on the other. It further needs more ethnographic study of PWE for suitable
interventioninthelifeof PWE.
*Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Government Raza Post Graduate College,
Rampur -244901, Uttar Pradesh, India
**Associate Professor, & Head, Department of Medical Anthropology,
Institute of Human Behavior and Allied Sciences(IHBAS) Hospital, Faculty of Medical Sciences,
University of Delhi, GNCT Delhi, Dilshad Garden, Delhi-110095
Key word: Epilepsy, Suffering and Psychosocial aspects
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Dr. Manisha Juneja
Abstract
The Effect on Quality of Life of Hearing Impaired Individual the
Effects of Aural Rehabilitation Program on Quality of and
Life of Hearing Impaired
Communication is an essential need for any person which requires good hearing
ability, perception and speech. If anything in this chain disrupts effective communication
doesn't occur. The present investigation is undertaken to examine quality of life in relation
to perceived social isolation and learned helplessness in hearing impaired individuals and
plan intervention for them so that a counseling-based aural rehabilitation program could
enhance QOL of hearing impaired by reducing their learned helplessness and perceived
social isolation. Quality of life has been defined in macro (societal, objective) and micro
(individual, subjective) terms (Rosenberg 1992; Bowling 1995a; 1995b; 1996; Bowling and
Windsor 2001.It is affected by different factors like personality and coping style,
socioculture factors which includes work stress, interpersonal factors like interpersonal
support, health related problems like hearing impairment, blindness, physical and
physiological problems.
Adverse effects on physical, cognitive,
emotional, behavioral and social functions can be observed due to hearing impairment
(Hodkinson, 1973; Ries, 1982).Social isolation refers to objective physical separation from
other people (Ernst &Cacioppo, 1999). Absence of social support leads to perceived social
isolation in hearing impaired individuals. It can be observed that there is emotional trauma
of hearing loss giving a sense of perceived isolation. Most of the deaf are excluded fromthe
rest of society because of hindrances in their communication. Learned helplessness is a
psychological condition in which a human or animal has learned to believe that they are
helpless. Learned helplessness undermines motivation and retards the ability to perceive
success (Seligman, 1975). Ahardof hearing(HOH) personmay interpret all misfortunes and
problems to be self-caused, permanent, and total. The goal of the present paper is to study
the impact of hearing impairment on quality of life of the individual and provide a holistic
approach to create a setting in which self esteemcould be restored so as to induce affected
individuals to seek out actively solutions to their hearing related problems, enhancing
social relations and altering their attitudes towards their own condition. Thus, this study
will provide insight to provide important dimensions from the counseling point of view to
improvequalityof lifeinhearingimpairedindividuals.
Hearing loss is a decrease in the ability to perceive sound. Hearing
impairment can affect any creature that hears.
Audiologist cum speech therapist, Govt. Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh (INDIA)
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*Dr Mohamad Narimani **ElhamAsbaghi **Dr. Abbass Abolghasemi
Abstract
Introduction:
Method:
Result:
Conclusion:
Keywords:
The present research investigates the effects of neurofeedback on Memory
of migrainepatient.
This study is an experimental study. For this reason Using a stratified sampling
procedure asample of 40 subjects in 2 groups of experimental and placebo was selected.
investigated.Subjects were assessed with the Wechsler Memory Scale in two stages
(pretest andpost test ). Datawereanalayzedthroughcovariance.
The results revealed that after 30 sessions of neurofeedback training, the
experimental groups improvement in general memory. The two groups had significant
differences inmemory.
we can say migraine patient can with neurofeedback control brainwave then
increasetotal memorysuchas visual memory.
Neurofeedback, , memory, migraine.
*Professor of Clinical Psychology University of Mohaghegh Ardebili
**MA in Clinical psychology, Tehran,artesh, alborz, koohestane 3, number 15
***Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardebili
Effects of neuro feed back on Memory of migraine patient
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The Effectiveness of Neurofeedback Therapy on the Cognitive
Function and Symptom of migraine
*Dr Mohamad Narimani ** Elham Asbaghi
Abstract
The present research investigates the effects of neurofeedback on Headache Disability and
cognitivefunctionof migrainepatient.
This study is an experimental study. For this reason 30 subjects in 2 groups of
experimental and placebo were investigated.Subjects were assessed with Cognitive
Failures Questionnaire and Headache Disability Inventory and the Wechsler Memory Scale
and Stroop Test in two stages (pretest and post test ). Data were analayzed through
covariance.
experimental groups improvement in cognitive function and Headache Disability. The two
groups hadsignificant differences incognitivefunctionandHeadacheDisability.
Method:
Result:
*MA in Clinical psychology, Tehran,artesh, alborz, koohestane 3, number 15
**Professor of Clinical Psychology, University of Mohaghegh Ardebili
Key Words : Neurofeedback,executive function , memory. Headache Disability
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Comparison of Happiness and Mental Health in Elderly
Diabetic and Non Diabetic
*Khatereh Vojoodi **Parisa Farnoodian ***Shima Vafa
***Zahra Larami Baghtifuni
Abstract
Introduction : The most common metabolic disease worldwide prevalence of diabetes
increases with age growth . The highest prevalence of diabetes is in the oldest age group in
any society. The purpose of this study and compare the happiness and mental health of
elderly diabetics and non diabetics in Tehran. Method : Therefore, 60 patients referred to
the aged doctor endocrinologist and 60 elderly matched for age and sex were selected by
randomly . Using the Oxford Happiness Questionnaire ( Validity and reliability of the
country were investigated)and Mental Health Questionnaire GHQ12. Result : After data
collection, statistical analysis showed that non-diabetic group higher than diabetic elderly
group, in mental health and happiness. Conclusion : The relationship between health and
happiness, is two-sided and If the amount of individual happiness is made to increase the
immune systemand Influenced by cognitive processes and adds to the health aspects and
Peoplewithdiabetes canhelptofacetothedisease.
Key word : happiness, mental health, elderly diabetic
*MA in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei
**MA in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei
***MA in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei
****PHD of psychology Faculty member of payame noor University
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The Role of Religious Beliefs to Reduce
Adolescent Risk Behavior
*Shima Vafa **Parisa Farnoodian ***Khatereh Vojoodi
****Zahra Karami Baghtifuni
Abstract
Introduction:
Method :
Result :
Conclusion :
Keyword:
Religious beliefs as oneof thefactors that will reducecrimeandriskfactors.
Accordingly, this study The role of religious beliefs to reduce adolescent risk behavior is
discussed.
For this sample of 220 high school students in Tehran (110 girls and 110 boys)
were selected using random sampling .Information through questionnaires religious
beliefs and Iranian adolescents risk scale were collected. Research data using statistical
methods towas calculatethecorrelationandmultipleregressionanalysis.
Statistical analysis of data from this study, the negative correlation between
religious belief andall components of risk variables showed, Sothat peoplewhoscorehigh
ontheir religious beliefs, therisk factors, including friendships withtheoppositesex, sexual
behavior, smoking, violence, drugusewereless inclined.
Religious and moral education, students in understanding and managing their
emotions andwill helptohaveabetter life.
School, religious orientation, adolescents, risk
*MA in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei
**MA in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei
***MA in Educational Psychology, Allameh Tabatabaei
****PHD of psychology Faculty member of payame noor University
Academic Anxiety of Adolescents in Relation
to Academic Achievement
Gagandeep Kaur
The present study ' Academic anxiety of adolescents in relation to their academic
achievement 'was undertaken to study the following objectives: 1.To study academic
anxiety of adolescents with respect to gender.2.To study academic anxiety of adolescent
girls with respect to government and private schools.3.To study academic anxiety of
adolescent boys with respect to government and private schools.4.To study academic
anxiety of adolescent girls of government school with respect to rural and urban areas.5.To
Abstract
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study academic anxiety of adolescent girls of private school with respect to rural and urban
areas.6.Tostudy academic anxiety of adolescent boys of government school withrespect to
rural and urban areas.7.To study academic anxiety of adolescent boys of private schools
withrespect torural andurbanareas.8.Tostudy academic anxiety of highachievers andlow
achievers.9.To study relationship between academic anxiety and academic achievement of
adolescents. Theresults revealedthat thereis nosignificant differenceinacademic anxiety
of adolescents withrespect togender. Thereis nosignificant differenceinacademic anxiety
of adolescent girls with respect to government and private schools. There is a significant
difference in academic anxiety of adolescent boys with respect to government and private
schools. There is no significant difference in academic anxiety of adolescent girls of
government school with respect to rural and urban areas. There is no significant difference
in academic anxiety of adolescent girls of private school with respect to rural and urban
areas. There is a significant difference in academic anxiety of adolescent boys of
government school withrespect torural andurbanareas. Thereis a significant differencein
academic anxiety of adolescent boys of private schools with respect to rural and urban
areas. There is a significant difference in academic anxiety of high achievers and low
achievers. There is a significant relationship between academic anxiety and academic
achievement of adolescents.
*Research Scholar, Deptt. of Education, Panjab University, Chandigarh
Understanding Body Image Disturbance Amongst Young Adult
*G. Srivastava **K.Thapa
Body image is defined as weight satisfaction, size perception accuracy, appearance
satisfaction, body satisfaction, appearance evaluation, appearance orientation, body
concern, body esteem, and body schema and body percept. The concept of body image
encompasses perceptual, attitudinal andaffectivecomponents.
Due to complex nature of body image, disturbance or dissatisfaction can result in a
severely diminished quality of life of people and affect their psychological well-being. Body
image issues and concerns are significant; however its definition has been unclear within
the literature. It was found in the literature that body image is also affected by cultural
norms regarding physical appearance, so it is necessary to understand the concept of body
image with reference to specific culture. There are different norms for physical appearance
across gender withincultureandinmost of thecultures; issues of body imagearerelatedto
females and most studies are done on female sample only. Although there are many
indications that body dissatisfaction in boys and men is becoming an increasingly common
sourceof muchsuffering.
Abstract
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In present study the attempt was to understand the experience and expression of body
imagedisturbances as narratedby youngadults andtospecify thedefiningfeatures of body
image disturbance and to find the gender-differences in the perception of body image
disturbance. The sample consisted of 30 respondents, females (N=15) males (N=15) aged
19 to 26 years from Allahabad city of North India, selected by purposive sampling. Socio-
demographic details were recorded. Responses were obtained on Body Image Disturbance
questionnaire and five open- ended questions were asked regarding body image adopted
frombody Image Workbook by Cash,2002..Respondents were divided into lowscorers and
high scorers on basis of the scores obtained in the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire
andthedatawill beanalyzed.
*&**University of Allahabad
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Study of life satisfaction of teachers in relation to their
spiritual intelligence in secondary school teachers
Gurmanjit Kaur
The present study has been undertaken to investigate the relationship between life
satisfaction and spiritual intelligence of secondary school teachers. The data has been
collected in this connection from 100 secondary school teachers (50 from private
secondaryschools and50fromgovernment secondaryschools) .
The main objectives of the study have been : 1) To compare the life satisfaction of
male and female secondary school teachers. 2) To compare the spiritual intelligence of
male and female secondary school teachers 3) To compare the life satisfaction of govt.
private secondary school teachers 4)To compare the spiritual intelligence of govt. and
private secondary school teachers 5) To study the interactional effect of spiritual
intelligenceonlifesatisfactionof secondaryschool teachers.
Hypotheses formulated for the present study have been : Ho1 : there exists no
significant difference between life satisfaction of male and female secondary school
teachers. Ho2 : there exists no significant difference between spiritual intelligence of male
and female secondary school teachers Ho3: there exists no significant difference between
life satisfaction of govt. and private secondary school teachers Ho4: there exists no
significant difference between spiritual intelligence of govt. and private secondary school
teachers. Ho5: thereexists nosignificant relationshipbetweenlifesatisfactionandspiritual
intelligenceof secondaryschool teachers.
Thestudy employedt-valuetofindthelifesatisfactionof secondary school teachers
and r to find the relationship between life satisfaction and spiritual intelligence of
secondaryschool teachers.
Findings of the study reveal that there exists no difference in the life satisfaction of
male and female secondary school teachers. Similarly, there exists no difference in the life
satisfactionof male andfemale secondary school teachers. The result of correlationshows
that a positive relationship exists between life satisfaction and spiritual intelligence of
secondaryschool teachers.
life satisfaction, spiritual intelligence, secondary school teachers, private
schools, government schools.
Key Words :
Abstract
Research Scholar, Education, PU, Chandigarh.
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Body Mass Hurts Adolescent Girls More Than Thin-ideal Images
*Javaid Marium **Ahmad Iftikhar
Abstract
This study was aimed to identify factors that affect negative mood and body image
dissatisfaction in women. Positive and Negative Affect, Self Esteem, Body Image
Satisfaction and Figure Rating Scale was administered to 97 female undergraduate
students. This served as a base line data for correlation analysis in the first instance. One
week later participants whovolunteeredtoappear inthe secondphase of the study (N=47)
were shown thin- ideal images as an intervention and soon after they completed Positive
and Negative Affect Schedule and Body Image States Scale again as a post test. Results
indicated body mass as a strong negative predictor of body image dis/satisfaction, self
esteem was a moderate predictor and mood was not a significant predictor. The
participants whose actual body shape was markedly discrepant with the ideally desired
body shape had significantly lowlevel of body image satisfaction (p < .001) than those with
lowdiscrepancy. Similar results were found for self esteem(p <.004). Both self esteemand
body mass predictedbody satisfactionabout equally andsignificantly. However, onviewing
thin-ideal images, theparticipants of different body weight showednochangeintheir body
imagesatisfactionthanbefore. Only theoverweight participants weresignificantly affected
on negative mood as a short termreaction after viewing the thin ideal images. Comparing
the three groups based on their body mass, one-way ANOVA revealed significant
difference in mean score of thin, average and overweight participants on negative mood as
well as body image satisfaction. This reveals body mass as a potent and stable factor that
consistently and strongly affected body satisfaction not the transient portrayal of thin ideal
images. Further, there is some evidence on the moderating role of self esteem between
body mass andbody imagesatisfactionlinkage. It thereforeappears necessary toexplorein
future researches whether enhancing self esteemcan trade off body mass negative effects
onyounggirls.
Key words: Body image satisfaction, thin-ideal images, media, mood affects, self esteem
University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan
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Relationship Between Personality Disorders and Types
of Used Drugs in Addicts
*Sima.S Noorbakhsh **Zeynab Khanjani ***Hamid Poorsharifi
Abstract
Goal: Given to the importance of drug addiction, this article aims to study the current
relationship between personality disorders and types of used drugs (narcotic and
stimulants) in Iranian addicts. Method: 150 drug addicts including 82 narcotic addicts and
68stimulant addicts weresampledrandomly inseveral phases. Data collecting process was
accomplished by means of demographic information questionnaire and MCMI-III. Using
Pearson correlation coefficient, the gathered data was analyzed Pearson correlation
coefficient. Findings: There was a significant correlation between stimulant consumption
and histrionic personality disorder in surface (p<0.001) and also, antisocial and narcissistic
personality disorders in surface (p<0.05). Besides, correlation between avoidant, histrionic
and narcissistic personality disorders in surface (p<0.05) and depressed, antisocial and
borderline personality disorders in surface (p<0.001) with narcotics consumption was
significant. In total, there was a significant correlation between cluster B personality
disorders and narcotic consumption in surface (p<0.001). Also, this relation was explored
between cluster C personality disorder and narcotics in surface (p<0.001). Conclusion: the
results of this article in terms of personality disorders and types of used drugs match with
the previous studies results. In order to medical treatment, it is necessary to find out which
kindof personalitydisorders addicts suffer from.
Personalitydisorders, narcotic, andstimulants Keywords:
*MA psychology, Tabriz university, Iran. Sima.nourbakhsh@gmail.com
**PhD psychology, Tabriz university, department of psychology
***PhD psychology, Tabriz university, department of psychology
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'Does Perception of Discrimination induce Mental Health
Problems? Evidences from Students of Higher Education'
Jitendra Kumar Kushwaha
Abstract
The paper has attempted to provide insights on the issue of discrimination
perception, in Indian context during higher education and its implications of psychological
upheaval consequently on mental health problems. In addition, paper also examined
degree of perceived discrimination and its association with mental health correlates i.e.
anxiety anddepressionfromasampleof 540students of higher educationwhichhavebeen
selected with the help of multistage-stratified-convenient sampling method. Results
reported that perception of discrimination is significantly related with increased anxiety (r
= .54) and depression (r = .53) among students during higher education. The significant
differential impact of belonging to particular community, rural-urban habitat and socio-
economic background of family has been noticed on the perception of discrimination
duringhigher education.
Discrimination, DiscriminationPerception, Mental Health, Higher Education. KeyWords:
PhD. Scholar & ICMR-SRF, School of Social Sciences,
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai-400088
Attachment Style, Self-esteem, Job-satisfaction and
Life-satisfaction A Correlational Study
*Vaishali Gupta ** Suman ***Dr.Sunita Malhotra
Abstract
The present study intended to establish relationship among Attachment style, Self-
esteem, Job-satisfaction and life-satisfaction. For this purpose a sample of two hundred
teachingprofessionals withagerangeof 30to40years was randomly selectedfromRohtak,
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Bhiwani and Faridabad cities of Haryana state. Attachment Style Questionnaire, Self-
Esteem Inventory, Job-Satisfaction questionnaire and Life-Satisfaction Scale were
administered to all the subjects. The scores were statistically analyzed by using Pearson
coefficient of correlation. The results revealed significant relationships among attachment
style, self-esteem, job-satisfaction and life-satisfaction. The results have been discussed in
this light.
*Assistant Professor Vaish Mahilla Mahavidalaya, Rohtak
**Research scholar Department of Psychology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak
***Professor and Dean Department of Psychology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak
Relation Between Level of Psychological Well Being and
Family Environment among Post Graduate Students In Assam
*Dr. Rita Rani Talukdar **Mrs.Kakali Goswami
Abstract
Thepresent study was carriedout tomeasurelevel of well being andits relationship
to family environment among the post graduate students in Assam. Psychological well
being is important for better performance in student's life. Also their family environment
plays significant role in their mental health. For a student psychological well being level and
family environment is correlated for positive life ahead. The sample of the study consists of
50 students pursuing post- graduation from Gauhati University. Two standardized
psychological tests were used to measure the psychological constructs used in the study.
The Psychological well being scale developed by Carol Ryff (1995) and Family Environment
Scale developed by Dr.H. Bhatia and Dr.N.K.Chadha (1996) were used. The mean value
showed high level of well being among the students. The results showed that psychological
well being is correlated with various dimensions of family environment. It indicated that
family environment and psychological well being share important relationship in students'
life.
*Assistant professor, Dept of Psychology, Gauhati University
**Research Scholar, Dept of Psychology, Gauhati University
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Core- Self Evaluation as a Correlate of Workplace
Deviance among Male and Female Employees
*Kiran Sakkar Sudha **M. G. Shahnawaz
Core self evaluation, is a positive personality trait, and has been previously found to
be depicting a lot of work behaviors. Workplace deviance behaviors are voluntary in nature
andareagainst theorganizational norms, andharmful tobothorganizational andindividual
health. The study investigates the relationship between positive personality traits and
deviant behaviors. As to what is the intra individual underlying relativity with workplace
deviant behaviors'; in spite of clear ethical guidelines. Core self evaluation scale, a 12 item
measure by Judge, Erez, Bono, &Thoreson(2004) was usedtoevaluate positive personality
trait and workplace deviance was measured by workplace deviance scale at two levels,
organizational (15 items) and interpersonal deviant behaviors (7 items) by Bennett &
Robinson, 2000. It was administered on the sample of 60 (30 males and 30 females) from
the H. R. department of private organizations located Delhi/N.C.R. The results showed that
male employees significantly differed from the females on workplace deviance (On the
higher side and core self evaluation (lower side) Significant correlations among core self
evaluation and workplace deviance were also obtained. Such behaviors are personal
preferences, hence withinindividual factor was considered. The results were interpretedin
thelight of existingtheories andframework.
Abstract
* Research scholar, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025
** Professor, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 110025
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A Study of Self Control among Children of
Joint & Nuclear Family
The mainpurpose of this study was tofindout the meandifference betweenjoint &
nuclear family's children in self control .The total sample consisted of 60 children as a
variation belonging to joint & nuclear family's. were taken Dr. A.K. Sing and Dr. A. Sen
Gupta's scale measured. The research tool for ' self control questionnaire ' (SCQ). Here t-
test was applied to check the significance of mean difference in self control between joint
&nuclear family's children.
The study revealedthe there was nosignificance betweenjoint andnuclear family's
children. Inthis study result shows that the't' valueis 1.08. That is not significant at 0.05or
0.01level. SoNull Hypothesis is accepted.
Abstract
*Kamlesh S kharadi **Dr.yogesh A.jogson
*M.A.Sem-3 Student. Department of psychology, Saurashtra university, Rajkot .Gujarat
**Assi. Professor. Department of psychology, Saurashtra university, Rajkot .Gujarat.
Key words: self control , joint and nuclear family
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Gender Differences in Strengths and Difficulties & Academic
Self Regulation in Adolescents
Behavior is governed by some kind of a motivation or regulation which is broadly
categorized as intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation. Every individual regardless of
gender has some strength and some difficulties in regulating behavior. Thepresent piece of
research has been conducted to study gender differences in adolescents in relation to their
perceived strengths and difficulties as well as their capacity for academic self-regulation.
For this a sampleof 54boys and46girls was taken. They all belongedtotheagegroupof 11-
13 and were studying in an urban English medium public school. They were administered
the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire by Robert Goodman (2002) and the Academic
Self- Regulation Questionnaire(SRQ-A) by Ryan and Connell (1989). The Strength and
Difficulty Questionnaire has four scales namely the Emotional Symptoms Scale, Conduct
Problems Scale, Hyperactivity Scale and Peer Problems Scale that comprise the total
difficulty score and the Prosocial scale that signifies the strength score. The Academic Self-
Regulation Questionnaire (SRQ-A) has four sub-scales that represent four different
regulatory styles namely External Regulation, Introjected Regulation, Identified Regulation
and Intrinsic Motivation. The data was collected and was further rendered to statistical
analysis. T test was applied to find out the differences between the two groups on various
dimensions. Theresults shall bediscussedinthefull paper.
Abstract
*Dr. Harprit Kaur **Kavneet Kaur
* Assistant Professor Dept. of Psychology,Punjabi University, Patiala
**Research Scholar, Dept. of Psychology,Punjabi University, Patiala
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On Taking the Positive Psychology Based Cooperative
Learning (PPBCL) to Teacher Educators with an
Experiential Exposure
Dr. Lalit Kishore
Abstract
It is being articulated that the teacher educators are bookish and mostly rely on the
lecture model for their classroominstruction. One reason for this state of affairs is that the
experts on refresher courses too rely on lectures and power point presentations that san
positivepsychology basedexperiential learning. Keeping this view, anattempt was madeto
intervene witha two-hour PPBCL sessionduring a refresher course for teacher educators at
the University of Rajasthan in Jaipur. The topic chosen for session was cooperative learning
(CL). Intervention cum action research strategy was chosen for the study. The procedure
adopted the study consisted of the following steps: (i) Developing the concept of CL on the
chalk board with interactive mind mapping method [20 minutes]; (ii) Reciprocal
questioning CL technique for small group learning [30 minutes]; (iii) Power point
presentation of various CL techniques [30 minutes]; and group work on summary writing
on the session in 150-200 words and presentations [30 minutes]. The sign-test analysis of
the session showed revealed significantly favourable reactions (N=49; p <.01; D.F.=1).The
implication is that the educational experts need to become the positive psychology based
methodmasters alongwithknowledgeableintheir disciplines.
Actionresearch; cooperativelearning, refresher course; teacher education KeyWords :
Pedagogy Unit, Prabuddham; KVSRE Society-NGO,
68-ai Jawan Colony, Jaipur-302018
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*Dr. Muralidaran.K **Valarselvan.M
Abstract
Objective:
Materials and Mehtods:
Result:
To study the Socio-demographic factors influencing the level of Depression
disorder amongtheunorganizedworkers.
The present study was undertaken in the STD clinics of the
Government Hospitals in order to observe the psychological disturbances of the STD
infected among the unorganized workers.The respondents were identified under their
occupational categories.The findings were influencing with socio-demographic factors and
with psychological depression of the STD infected. For the study, the researcher had
covered 215 patients, both were male and female patients. The questionnaire was
composed into three parts. The first part was considered to be socio-demographic
questionnaire. The second part was considered into Awareness questionnaire.The third
part was psychological questionnaire. The twenty point scale measurement was used for
this study. The questionnaire had been composed with socio-demographic background of
the STD infected unorganized workers. The study identified the relationship between the
socio-demographic factors and depression disorder of the STD infected. This study was
interpretated with significant of difference along with the calculation of P value (p<
0.05).
The ANOVA result affirms the possibility of a significant difference among the
respondents based on the subjects. To be specific, the high level of Depressive disorder can
affect on the loneliness and separated. It may cause negative assessment and result in
responses with higher levels of fear and Depression. The fear can affect an individual's
perception of life events, causing something that may be a serious life event. These
individuals are also at risk for decreased social functioning (including avoidance of others),
which could impair social support and the majority of the STD infected patients are
appearedintopsycological nervous healthconditions.
A Study of Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with
Depression Disorder among the STD Infected Unorganised
WorkersA Clinical Based Study Findings
*Dean, Nehru college of Arts and Science, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu, India
**Department of Social work,Kapagam University, Coimbatore, Tamil nadu, India.
Keywords: Depression , isolation, rejection, timid, social support.
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Mahabir Singh Bhati
Abstract
Positive psychology itself is a relatively nascent field but positive psychology can be
traced to the origin of psychology i.e. William James's writing on healthy mindedness
(James 1902). The term positive psychology originated with Maslow's book: Motivation
and Personality (1954). Formally founded a decade ago by the University of Pennsylvania's
Martin Seligman (the father of modern positive psychology), laid emphasis on what goes
right with people was a sea-change frompsychology's traditional preoccupation with what
goes wrongfrom depression and anxiety to mental illness of all flavours. Positive
psychology explores the factors that make life worth living, such as happiness, through the
study of positive emotions, positive character strengths, and positive institutions. But it
shouldn't beconfusedwithself-help.
A positive attitude is not a destination. It is a way of life. The difference between a
successful personandothers is not alackof knowledge, but rather alackof will.
Positive psychologists seek "to find and nurture genius and talent", and "to make
normal life more fulfilling", not simply to treat mental illness. The field is intended to
complement, not toreplacetraditional psychology. It does not seek todeny theimportance
of studying how things go wrong, but rather to emphasize the importance of using the
scientific methodtodeterminehowthings goright.
It includes all those aspects which are related to the art of positive living or to
resources for the good life. Positive psychology specifically emphasizes building a good life
by identify individual's strengths and fostering them(Sleigman, 2002). Positive psychology
is about scientifically informed perspectives on what makes life worth living. It focuses on
aspects of humanconditionthat leadhappiness, fulfillment andflourishing.
Positive Psychology and Positive Attitude
Assistant Professor, K. M. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BHIWANI, HARYANA
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*Mahesh J Vaniya **Dr.Yogesh A. Jogsan
Abstract
The main purpose of this study was to find out the mean difference between boys
and girls children's in emotional stability.The total sample consisted of 90 children as
variation belonging to boys and girls children's. Were taken Dr.A.Sen Gupta &Dr.A.K.Singh
scale measured. The research tool for 'Emotional Stability Test For Children(ESTC). Here t-
test was applied to check the significance of mean difference in emotional stability
betweenboys &girls children.
The study revealed the there was significance between boys &girls children. In this
study result shows that the 't'-value is 3.42.That is significant at 0.01 Level. So null
hypothesis is unaccepted.
Emotional Stability, children. Key words:
A Study of Emotional Stability Among Children's
*M.A.Sem-3 Student Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University-Rajkot-5 (Gujarat).
**Assi.Professor, Department of Psychology, Saurashtra University-Rajkot-5 (Gujarat).
The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Job
Stress in Rajasthan Police Officers
*Komal Verma **Meenal Dadarwal
The present research has examined the relationship between Emotional
Intelligence and Job Stress in a sample of 50 police officers of Rajasthan. The sample
consists of Deputy Superintend of police .The sample was subjected to measures of
emotional intelligence including Empathy, Self-Awareness, Self Regulation and Job Stress.
Regression and correlation was used for the measurement of the variables. The analysis of
these measures reveal that the constructs of Emotional Intelligence and Job Stress
significantly correlate with each other, and also the percentile score of emotional
intelligence of the subject was found to be on the higher side. Implications of the results of
this study arediscussedinthepaper.
emotional intelligence, Empathy, jobstress Keywords:
Abstract
*Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Leeds Met India, Bhopal
**Research Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Amity University, Rajasthan
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A Comparative Study of Psychological Capital and Managerial
Aptitude among Management and Non-Management Students
*Dr. Vidhu Mohan **Manpreet Kaur
Abstract
After completion of their Masters, the students of MBA (either through campus
placement or through their own effort) move on to join the corporate world. Most of them
start working as managers. The review of the literature reveals that to be successful in
professional world, a manager must be equipped with leadership qualities, decision
making ability, managerial aptitude and a positive approach. Keeping this background in
mindthe present study was carriedtoassess the level of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) and
Managerial Aptitude among management students and non management students to see
that whether the significant difference among two groups exist or not. PsyCap, a core
challenging tasks; to move towards goals and to attain success in critical situations.
Managerial Aptitude refers to the capacity of an individual to learn the process of planning,
organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating and controlling to determine and accomplish
the organizational goals in the dynamic environment. A sample of 100 students was taken
out of which 50 were pursuing MBA from 3 various institutions of Punjab and 50 were
pursuing other post graduate courses (eg. M.A. in English, Punjabi, Geography etc.) of
Punjabi university Patiala. The findings and implications of the study in the organizational
sector havebeendiscussed.
*Assistant Professor,
Research Scholar, Dept. of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala.
Dept. of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala.
**
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Exploring The Perceptions of Health &
Well Being of Slum Dwellers
*Megha Singh **Pallavi Bhatnagar
The present paper explores the health and well being of slumdwellers in the city of
Lucknow. Moscovici's (1973) theory of social representation has provided the much
needed socio-cultural framework to the social psychology of health and illness. He stated
that our thoughts and emotions follow our beliefs and create the attitudes, assumptions,
expectations, and behaviors that determine howwe react to life events and what we think
is possible. Thus, taking the perspective of social representation theory the present study
describes the subjective perceptions of slum dwellers about health issues, well being and
their coping patterns. Majority of the slumdwellers have no information base of health but
most of themtake professional medical advice when ill. In terms of gender difference more
of females were unaware about the concept of health than males. They derive happiness
fromtheir relationships andlovetospendtimewiththeir lovedones. It is clear that positive
emotions boost one's immune system and can help fight off or lessen the severity of
illnesses. Thus, there is a need for intervention programs that will help them strengthen
theseimmunities andbringapositiveoutlookintheir lives.
Slumdwellers, health, well being, happiness, positiveoutlook Keywords:
Abstract
*Lecturer, AIBAS, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow campus.
**Professor, Department of Psychology, Lucknow University, Lucknow
Appreciative Inquiry (A.I.) is a novel approach in the area of Organizational
Development (OD). Based on Positive Psychology, the main assumption of this approach is:
each and every organization is a living system, and there are certain strengths, core
potentials andbest things whichgives vitality toanorganization. If thesecorepotentials are
identified and enhanced, organizational entropy can be arrested. It is in strong reversal to
the traditional Problem solving (P.S.) approach of OD, which focuses on identifying the
problems in an organization and tries to solve it through various interventions. In a present
study an attempt has been made to compare the effectiveness of both the interventions
(A.I. &P.S.).
Abstract
Appreciative Inquiry as OD Intervention for Group
Effectiveness: A Comparative Study with Problem
Solving Intervention
*Ms Mitu Mandal **Dr (Mrs) R.K. Sokhi
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In a controlled laboratory setting, two types of OD interventions- A.I. & P.S were
implemented and its effectiveness was assessed on Group Effectiveness. Group
effectiveness was measured in terms of group communication, group decision making,
group membership satisfaction and group performance. Sixty three R&D junior scientists
participated in the study. Participants were randomly allocated to experimental
treatments. Dependent variables measures were obtained post intervention through
standardized questionnaires and through experimental task. Univariate, Bivariate and
Multivariate tests were performed for analyzing the data. Results revealed significant
difference between the experimental groups. Groups exposed to Appreciative Inquiry
intervention scored higher in comparison to groups exposed to Problem Solving
intervention and groups exposed to no intervention (control group). The findings
supportedthehypothesis.
*Research Scholar, DIPR, DRDO, Delhi.
**Scientist 'F', Additional Director , RAC , DRDO, Delhi
Introduction:
Method:
Result:
Conclusion:
Keywords:
The present research investigates the effects of neurofeedback on Memory
of migrainepatient.
This study is an experimental study. For this reason Using a stratified sampling
procedure asample of 40 subjects in 2 groups of experimental and placebo was selected.
investigated.Subjects were assessed with the Wechsler Memory Scale in two stages
(pretest andpost test ). Datawereanalayzedthroughcovariance.
experimental groups improvement in general memory. The two groups had significant
differences inmemory.
We can say migraine patient can with neurofeedback control brainwave then
increasetotal memorysuchas visual memory.
Neurofeedback, memory.
Abstract
Effects of Neurofeedback on Cognitive Function
of Migraine Patient
*Mohamad Narimani **Elhalm Asbaghi ***Abbass Abolghasemi
*&***Clinical Psychology,University of Mohaghegh,Ardebili, IRAN
Elham Asbaghi, MA in Clinical psychology
**Tehran,artesh, alborz, koohestane 3
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This study explored relations among physical punishment, perceived parental
acceptance, and psychological adjustment of adolescents in Bangladesh. Five hundred
(49%female), 6 through10 grade students betweenthe ages of 10through18years (M=
13.64, SD= 1.66) were recruitedfromsix schools inDhaka. Bangla language versions of five
questionnaires and a demographic form were used to collect data. These included the
youth version of the Physical Punishment Questionnaire for mothers and fathers, the child
version (short form) of the Parental Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire for mothers and
fathers, the child version of the Personality Assessment Questionnaire, and the Personal
Information Form. Results of multiple regression analyses showed that perceived paternal
acceptancecompletely mediatedtherelations of bothperceivedharshness andjustness of
fathers' punishment with youth's psychological adjustment. The story about maternal
acceptancewas somewhat different. Perceivedmaternal acceptancecompletely mediated
the relation between perceived justness of punishment and youths' psychological
adjustment. However, maternal acceptance only partially mediated the relation between
harshness of mothers' punishment and youth's psychological adjustment. Maternal
harshness continued to make a small but independent contribution to psychological
adjustment over and above the greater contribution made by perceived maternal
acceptance.
physical punishment; parental acceptance-rejection; psychological
adjustment-maladjustment
th th
Keywords:
Abstract
Relations among Physical Punishment, Perceived Parental
Acceptance, and Psychological Adjustment of
Adolescents in Bangladesh
Muhammad Kamal Uddin
Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Dhaka, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh
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During last few years, government policy has brought about considerable changes
in women welfare in Bangladesh. As a result, some positive changes have taken place in
favour of womenfolk like reduced mortality rate and early childhood marriage, increased
literacy rate, women empowerment etc. Moreover, women are taking part in income
generating activities along with their male counterparts. Therefore, they are experiencing
various changes inevery sphereof lifeincluding changes intheir psychological arena. These
changes areultimately molding their personality nodoubt. However, thepresent study was
primarily designed to determine the subjective well being of women of Bangladesh. The
objectives of thestudy weretoascertainwhether therewas any significant differenceinthe
subjectivewell being of womenas afunctionof their age, education, profession, andhealth
hazards. For this purpose 150 women of Rajshahi Metropolitan City were selected as a
sample of the study. Among them 40 were housewives and the rest were engaged in
different professions. All of themwere marriedandtheir age rangedfrom30 50 years and
they had either graduation or post graduation degrees. To collect the data the adapted
Bengali version of General Well Being Schedule (Siddiqua &Afroz, 2001) was administered
on the sample. The researchers met the respondents and requested them to fill up the
answer sheets. Different statistical measures were applied to analyse the data. The results
indicated that there was significant difference in subjective well being between career and
non- career women. Significant difference was also found in subjective well being among
the career women engaged in different professions. Further analysis also revealed that
subjective well being of the women did not vary significantly as a function of education but
it varied with the age and health hazards. Finally some limitations of the study have been
mentioned.
subjectivewell being, women, Bangladesh Keywords:
Abstract
Subjective Well Being of Women of Bangladesh
*Murshida Ferdous Binte habib **Md. Atiqur Rahman
* Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Rajshahi, Rajshahi-6205, Bangladesh
** Assistant Director, District Employment & Manpower office, Jamalpur- 2000, Bangladesh
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Today's organisations are facing challenges of equity control, market size, and
workplace diversity despite increase in profitability due to globalisation and technological
advancements. This called for efficient utilization of human resource management (HRM)
as its focus is on people management with the strategic proactive approach to workplace
diversity. The paper calls for improve role of HRM and organisational management in
creating conducive work environment, accurate and expansion of selection criteria for
workplace diversity that include stable attributes such as emotional intelligence and
dispositional factors such as task and people oriented and being culturally flexible. It
conclude by advocating for HRM integrative approach to diversity as it synthesizes the
literatureandproposes keyareas neededtomanagement diversity.
Human resource management, Dispositional factors, Stable attributes,
Workplacediversity
Keywords:
Abstract
Enhancing Workplace Diversity Through Human Resource
Management: An Integrated Approach
Sunday Samson Babalola PhD
Professor, Human Sciences Department, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences,
University of Namibia, Windhoek
Military service on the one hand is proud to his respective family and Nation on the other is
highly stressful. They are ready to render their incessant services to their motherland by
forgetting their family, friends, and other nearer that on the one hand boost their spirit of
being Nationhood and on the other magnify allostatic load. Reason may be their fear of
combat on the one hand and fear of dominance of hierarchies of officer to obey their
command, andattachment totheir family followedwithlimitedleaves andcommunication
to their families etc. that seriously heightened the psychological vulnerabilities. So, in the
present study a pioneer attempt has been made to assess the psychological wellbeing
among the military personnel. The study has been conducted on a sample of N = 120
subjects (60 Military personnel and another N = 60 civilian,) sub-divided into two
comparable halves based on marital status (30 married + 30 unmarried) and finally placed
Abstract
Psychological Wellbeing among Millitary Personnel and Civilian
*Roshan Lal Zinta **Gaggan Jot Kaur
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into equivalent halves based on domicile (15 Himachali + 15 non-Himachali) those were
assessed qualitatively (observation, interview, fuzzy cognitive mapping) and quantitatively
(Life Satisfaction Scale, State Self-Esteem Scale, Alcohol, Smoking, Substance Involvement
Screening Test, PGI General Well-Being Measure and Beck's Depression Inventory). The
result revealed that the main effect of profession on the measure of life satisfaction was
found F (1,112) =6.61, p<.01 as statistically significant. More surprising is that the military
personnel were found more satisfied from their life as compared to their counterpart.
Similarly, the maineffect of marital status was alsofoundF (1,112) = 71.98, 0<.001 as highly
significant. Married people were found more satisfied compared to their counterpart.
Further the main effect of domicile was also found F (1,112) = 5.77, p < .01 as statistically
significant. Himachali people were foundmore satisfiedfromtheir life as comparedtotheir
counterpart. None of the interaction emerged as significant. In the measure of state self-
esteem, only the main effect of profession was found F (1,112) = 4.41, p<.05 as statistically
significant. Military personnel showedmore self-esteemas comparedtotheir counterpart.
Further, the two way interaction between P x M was also found F (1,112) = 6.44, p<.01 as
statistically significant. In ASSIST only the two way interaction of P x Mwas found F (1,112)
= 7.47, p<.01 as statistically significant. The main effect of the profession in measure of
general wellbeing was found F (1,112) = 20.30, p<.001 as highly significant. Military people
showed more wellbeing compared to the civilian. Similarly the main effect of marital status
was also found F (1,112) = 4.16, p<.05 as statistically significant. Married people showed
more wellbeing compared to their counterpart. The two way interaction between P x M
was found as F (1,112) = 8.34, p<.01 as statistically significant. Only the main effect of
profession in the measure of depression was found F (1,112) =13.03, p<.001 as highly
significant. The two way interaction between P x D was found F (1,112) =9.07, p <.01 as
statistically significant. Here, the civilian reported more depression compared to their
counterpart. Further two way interaction between P x Mwas found F (1,112) =2.27, p >.05
as statistically non significant. Similarly, the two way interaction between PXD was found F
(1,112) =9.07, p <.01 as statistically significant. So the result of this study point out that not
necessarily the military personnel of our country are experienced psychological
vulnerabilities rather they are living in equipoise with positive sense and self-actualized
way thereof are physically and mentally healthy that is very good for the individual health
ingeneral andthenations healthinparticular.
* Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Psychology,
Himachal Pradesh University summer Hill, shimla-171005(India)
**Mphil. Student in the same institution.
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This study is titled 'The influence of profession and gender on moral judgement: an
exploratory study'. The aim of the study was to explore the nature of moral judgement
among three professions- doctors, teachers and engineers and also across gender. The
selected sample consisted of 90 individuals belonging to three different professions. The
sample also included equal representation of men and women each consisting of 45
individuals. TheDefiningIssues Test byJames Rest (1979) was usedfor this purpose.
Two hypotheses were formulated they are: There are no differences in the moral
judgements made by people from different professions and there are no gender
differences in the moral judgements made by people. On the basis of findings, it appears
that the three professions differ in their nature of moral judgements on some stages Stage
2, Stage 4 and Stage 5A and do not do so on some others. Gender differences exist on the
following stages Stage 4, Stage 5A, and Stage 5B, principled morality scores. It has been
found that experience plays an important role in reasoning moral dilemmas. Similarly,
gender differences exist in certain stages and do not exist in certain others. The most
interesting outcome of the study was the role of individuals with common ideals in shaping
thesociety.
Abstract
Influence of Profession and Gender on Moral
Judgement: An Exploratory Study
Nayantara Kurpad
Research scholar, Jain University. counselor at TRI( Teaching and Research Initiatives, Bangalore).
Relationship of Quality of life and Achievement Motivation
with Undergraduate Students' Anxiety
*Mercedeh Norouzi **Marzieh Sorati
Abstract
Thepresent study investigates ontherelationshipof quality of lifeandachievement
motivation with undergraduate students' anxiety. Hence, 159 BA students (77 female and
82 males) from Psychology and Upbringing Science, Law and Politics, and Social Science
colleges of Allameh Tabatabaii University were selected in a multiple stage clustered
random manner. They completed the quality of life SF-36, achievement motivation ACMT,
andCattell's anxiety questionnaires. The data was analyzedby multiple-variable regression
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analysis method. Theresults showedthat quality of lifeandachievement motivationhavea
significant relationship with anxiety. Quality of life also negatively predicts the anxiety level
in males. However, achievement motivation is not a predictive variable to determine the
anxiety level in males. There is also a significant negative relationship among quality of life
and achievement motivation and anxiety level in females. These findings may be helpful to
thegrowthandattentiontostudents' mental hygiene.
Qualityof Life, Achievement Motivation, Anxiety, Student Keywords:
* & ** Student of Clinical Psychology in Master, Institution: Allameh Tabatabaiee University, IRAN
Proactive Coping and Life Satisfaction among Male Adults
*Neetu Singh Gautam **Shakuntla Punia
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examined the relationship between proactive coping
skills and life satisfaction among Government and Private sector's employee male adults
with this aimed, the Proactive Coping Inventory (PCI) and Life Satisfaction Scale has been
applied to a total of 120 male candidate working in Government and Private sector.
According to the results of the Independent Samples t-test there was no statistically
significant differences in sub aspects of proactive coping skills and life satisfaction except in
proactive coping and reflective coping sub aspects of proactive coping skills the life
satisfaction level of the private sector employee has been found to be lower against the
Government sector's employee. Further a significant correlationbetweenproactive coping
skills andlifesatisfactionlevels (P<0.05) has beenrevealed.
proactive coping, proactive skills, life satisfaction, job satisfaction, proactive
level.
Key words:
* Ph.D. Scholar, Dept. of
Shakuntla Punia** Professor, Dept. of
Human Development and Family Studies,
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar- 125 004 Haryana, India
** Human Development and Family Studies,
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar- 125 004 Haryana, India
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Predictors of HIV-related Quality of Life in
India: An empirical investigation
*Ninad Patwardhan **Ammu Lukose
Abstract
The present study aimed at examining the role of perceived stigma, forgiveness,
rumination, and religious coping in predicting HIV-related quality of life (QOL). The sample
comprised of 83 HIV-afflicted individuals affiliated to community-based organizations in
Mumbai and Bangalore. Five self-report scales examining the above variables were
administered on the sample. Findings fromregression analyses indicated forgiveness as an
important predictor of physical health and psychological domain of QOL. Rumination was
found to be an important predictor of social relationships domain of QOL. The research
study has implications for designing interventions to promote forgiveness, and to provide
careandsupport totheHIV-afflictedpopulation.
PerceivedStigma, Forgiveness, Rumination, Religious Coping, Qualityof life Keywords:
*M.Sc. Psychology, Christ University, Bangalore
**Junior Research Fellow, Multi-modal Brain Image Analysis Laboratory (MBIAL),
NIMHANS, Bangalore
Positive Psychology for Positive Attitude
Dr. (Mrs.) Nishta Rana
Abstract
The Positive Psychology movement has its roots in the work of humanistic
psychologists such as Abraham Maslow, who tried to focus more on healthy human
development and less on pathology, but really came into being as we knowit around 1998.
Positive psychology is one of the newest branches of psychology to emerge. This particular
area of psychology focuses on human prospering. While many other branches of
psychology tend to focus on dysfunction and abnormal behaviour, positive psychology is
centred on helping people become happier. It was primarily founded by psychologist Dr.
MartinSeligman, thefather of positivepsychology, whomadeit thefocus of his American
Psychological Associationpresidency andinspiredothers tocontribute tothis growing area
of study. He is a renowned researcher in both optimfive separate qualities to wellbeing: 1)
Positive Emotion, 2) Engagement, 3) Relationships, 4) Meaning and 5) Achievement. (He
uses the acronym PERMA to describe wellbeing.) Each ism and learned helplessness,
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describes of these qualities can be independently developed and measured, and each may
be valued differently by different individuals. Together, they constitute a set of positive
emotional skills and attitudes that can lead children to higher achievement and success in
life, better physical health, better relationships, more resilience against depression and
anxiety, and even better conduct. In this paper history of positive psychology, major
research findings in this field and applications of positive psychology have been discussed.
Also, this paper highlights how positive psychology is important for developing positive
attitude.
Assistant Professor, P. G. Department of Education, MIER College of Education, Jammu-180001
Keywords: Positive Psychology and Positive Attitude.
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'Psychology for Crime Free India A Focus on Cyber Crimes'
Dr. Pramod Damle
Abstract
History of 'Crime' can be traced back to pre-historic mythology, but the modus
operandi has been continuallychanging. Recent transformational factor is the cyber-crime,
where information and communication technology (ICT) is used as either a tool or a
target.Characteristics of this new crime are: A-tropy and A-synchrony (that separate the
criminal and the victim in space and time, respectively), precise targeting using Internet
Protocol (IP)address, trans-border nature, littletraces, weakcyber-laws, and low public
awareness. Components of the well-known MOM principle of criminology viz. motive,
opportunity and means show in an ascending order, how computers are influencing the
criminology. Motives may be least influenced by ICT;but opportunities are considerably
fueled with ICTassuming an organizational backbone. Coming to the means, Internet is
flooded with free tools which automate the attack process to such an extent that
criminalsneed not possess technological expertise. Security asymmetry is also clearly
visible betweenthe defenders andattackers: While initiating anattack, criminals canselect
any target, anytime and any method whatsoever; the defenders have to guard their entire
territory, all the time, and have to play by rules. Besides, several types of cyber-crimes like
phishing, social engineering, etc. underline the Psychology literacy as a major factor of this
asymmetry. Ironically, until recent times most ICT products and services have been
designed with a focus on utility and efficiency, with little consideration to crime
prevention.It clearly amplifies the need of basic inputs about the pervasive subject of
Psychology among all ICT users and it practically means almost entire workforce of most
of the organizations for an effective defence. Such a primer would start with
fundamentals of Psychology and then advance through cyber-criminology topics like
brokenwindowtheory, diffusionof responsibility, security throughobscurity, psychology in
securityperception, etc.
Professor & Head Research & Consulting, Symbiosis International University's
Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management, Pune
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Psychological Well Being as a Function of Forgiveness
and Gratitude: An Exploration
*Dr. Parwinder Singh **Raspreet kaur & **Sandeep kaur
Abstract
Enhancing psychological well being and human functioning is not just a matter of
removing weakness but instilling positive attributes among individuals. Researchers have
been exploring those positive attributes associated with psychological well being. The
present research work has been proposed to explore empirically the role of two such
attributes i.e. forgiveness and gratitude in maintaining psychological well being. It was
hypothesized that psychological well being would be positively related with forgiveness
and gratitude. To test the hypotheses, 100 individuals (with equal no. of male and females)
within the age range of 20-28 years were selected randomly from Patiala and Mohali
district of Punjab. All the participants were then administered Gratitude Questionnaire
(GQ-6; McCullough, Emmons, and Tsang, 2001), Transgression-Related Interpersonal
Motivations Scale (TRIM-18; McCullough, Root, &Cohen, 2006) and Scale of Psychological
Well-Being (SPWB; Ryff, 1995). After scoring of the questionnaires, correlation and
regression analysis was done with psychological well-being being the criterion variable and
forgiveness & gratitude taken as predictors. Findings indicate that forgiveness & gratitude
are the significant predictors of psychological well being. Results andimplications wouldbe
discussedinthepaper.
Psychological Well-Being, Forgiveness, Gratitude. Keywords:
* Assistant Professor, Bebe Nanaki Guru Nanak Dev University College, Mithra, Kapurthala (Pb.)
** Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala
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Frustration among Adolescents in Relation to their
Academic Achievement
Parwinderjit Kaur
Abstract
The present study was undertaken to study the relationship between frustration and
academic achievement among adolescents. A sample of 200 adolescents (boy and girl)
from government and private secondary schools (100 from government schools and 100
frompublic schools) of Amritsar district was selectedfor thepurposeof investigation.
Objectives of the Study: 1)To compare the frustration (dimension-wise) of boy and girl
adolescents of secondary schools, 2)To compare the frustration (dimension-wise) of
adolescents studying in government and private secondary schools, 3)To study the
relationship between academic achievement and frustration (dimension-wise) of
adolescents of secondaryschools.
1) There exists no significant difference between frustration
(dimension-wise) of boy and girl adolescents of secondary schools. 2) There exists no
significant difference between frustration (dimension-wise) of adolescents studying in
government and private secondary schools. 3) There exists no significant relationship
between academic achievement and frustration (dimension-wise) of adolescents of
secondaryschools.
The present study falls in the domain of descriptive research. The t-test and
coefficient of correlation were the statistical techniques used to analyze the data that was
collected.
1) Frustration Test (Chauhan & Tiwari, ); 2) Academic Achievement of
adolescents (Scores of previous class).
1) Out of four dimensions of Frustration, only three dimensions namely
Regression, Fixation and Aggression showed significant difference between boy and girl
adolescents of secondary schools. Further, regression and Fixation among girl adolescents
is more than boy adolescents. But Aggression among boy adolescents is more than girl
adolescents. 2) Out of four dimensions of Frustration, only three dimensions namely
Fixation, Resignation and Aggression showed significant difference between adolescents
studying ingovernment andprivatesecondary schools. Further, FixationandResignationof
adolescents studying in government is less than that of private secondary schools. But,
Aggression of adolescents studying in government is more than that of private secondary
schools. 3) Out of four dimensions of Frustration, only twodimensions namely Fixationand
Resignation showed significant negative relationship with the academic achievement
amongadolescents of secondaryschools.
Hypotheses of the Study:
Methodology:
Research Tools:
Findings:
Assitant Professor, Khalsa College of Education, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar
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This investigation is an effort to find out the association of depression and self
esteemwith HIV positive patients. Sample consisted of 50 male and 50 female HIV positive
patients of the age range 25 to 55 years who were selected fromhospitals and community
care centres of Varanasi District. Only those patients were selected who were diagnosed by
medical specialists as HIV positive patients for the preceding one year period and their
education was at least up to high school. Acontrol group of 50 males and 50 females of the
same age range and education was also included in the sample who did not had any history
of psychiatric or any other internistic problem. Hindi Version of Beck Depression Inventory
andHindi adaptationof CanadianSelf EsteemInventory (Pandey, 1993)
were administered upon both the groups individually. The findings revealed that
Depression is positively and self esteem is negatively associated with the HIV positive
patients. HIV positive patients were found to be highly depressive which is indicative of
their diminished interest of pleasur0e in all activities most of the days. They exhibit high
level of agitation, irritation, felling of worthlessness and guilt as compared to the control
group. HIV positive patients exhibit low level of self esteem which indicates that such
persons suffer frominferiorityfeelinganddistortedself.
Depression, Self Esteem, HIV Key Words:
+
(Srivastava, 2008)
Depression and Self Esteem among HIV Positive Patients
*Vijendra Nath Pathak **Avita Maurya
Abstract
*&** Department of Psychology,M.G.Kashi Vidyapith,Varanasi
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Human race is affected with incurable diseases like CANCER, ARTHRITIS, DIABETES,
ASTHAMA etc. which have been troubling mankind for a long time. Medical science has
advanced to a great degree but has not been successful in providing complete relief from
the above ailments. To top it all the dreaded disease AIDS is spreading at an alarming rate
whichportends unbearablemisery.
Precisely for theabovereasons thehumanraceis eyeing theIndianYoga philosophy
with great hope because it is Yoga Philosophy alone which teaches us the practical method
of curing all triple diseases (physical, mental and spiritual). In Yoga 'philosophy of
GuruShishya a tradition incorporates Diksha and Shaktipat-diksha wherein the Guru
awakens the disciple's kundalini, is the highest form of diksha. The kundalini of Sadhaka
(seeker), once awakened and activated, controls the body, mind and the intellect of an
individual. Various Yogic movements i.e. Asanas, bandh, postures & Pranayam etc. are
performed and the sadhaka does not interfere in any way in these yogic movements. ln this
system of Yoga only the affected part of the Sadhaka is exercised and, therefore, different
sadhakas experience and perform different exercises assuming different postures. These
divine exercises help in curing all diseases besides increasing resistance of the sadhaka's
body makingit immunefromall diseases.
Shaktipat-diksha, kundalini, sadhaka, Asanas. Keywords :
Abstract
Complete Cure Possible of 'Cancer' and 'AIDS' Through
Siddhayoga with Special Reference to
Sadguru Shri Ram Lal Siyag
Poonam Singh Jakhar
Director, Rajasthan Environment Education Association, Jodhpur (Raj.)
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In today's scenario, well being of employee is in the best interest of organizations.
Since the workplace is a significant part of an employee's life that can affects his/ her life.
Well being has implication to employees very deeply-at mind, body and soul. The aim of
present study is to examine the role of psychological capital on well being of employees.
The study is concerned to see the relationship between psychological capital (such as self
efficacy, hope, optimism, and resilience) and employee well being as well as satisfaction
with life. The sample consists of 50 employees working in private sector banks. Well being
of employees is being measuredby the scale of psychological well being (Ryffs, 1995) which
consists of 18items andpsychological capital andsatisfactionwithlifeis being measuredby
the scale of psychological capital questionnaire (PCQ; 2007) and satisfaction with life scale
(Diener, et al., 1985) respectively. Final results will be discussed in the final paper.
psychological well being, psychological capital, satisfactionwithlife. Keywords:
Abstract
Well Being: Role of Psychological Capital among Employees
*Poonam Singh **Ranjana Mittra
*Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, BHU, Varanasi. Email id- poonamspunk@gmail.com
**Professor, Department of Psychology, BHU, Varanasi
Draw-a-person Test as a Measure af Children's
Intelligence: Comparison of Two Scoring Methods
*Prahbhjot Malhi, Ph.D. **Manjit Sidhu, Ph.D. ***Bhavneet Bharti, M.D
Abstract
Background:
Objective:
Method:
Multiple methods of scoring children's drawings of human figures for
measuring cognitive abilities have been developed, however, empirical comparisons of
various scoringsystems withagoldstandardarenot available.
To compare two scoring systems of draw a person (DAP) test using the Malin's
IntelligenceScalefor IndianChildren(MISIC, 1969) as thegoldstandard.
A total of 144 children (Mean age =10.7 years, S.D=2.07) with poor school
performance were assessed with the DAP test and the MISIC. The human figures were
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scored using 2 scoring systems, i.e., Phatak (1993) and Reynolds and Hickman (2004). The
sensitivity and the specificity of the two scoring systems were calculated and compared.
Correlations werealsocomputedtoanalyzetheresults.
Both the scoring systems were positively and significantly related to the MISIC full
scale IQ. The sensitivity of the DAP test was generally low and only 50% and 35% of the
children with IQs scores less than 70 were identified by the Phatak and the Reynolds and
Hickman scoring system, respectively. The specificity of the DAP test was higher and 98%
and 88% of the children with IQs above 70 were correctly identified by the Reynolds and
Hickman and the Phatak system, respectively. The Phatak scores were, however, closer to
the FSIQthanthe ReynoldandHickman's scores andhadless of a tendency tooverestimate
IQ. The Phatak scoring system may, therefore, hold greater promise for the cognitive
assessment of children.
The draw a person test is a simple screening test of intelligence and may be
used as an additional measure for assessing intelligence in children, however, the scoring
systemusedmust beselectedwithcare.
Results:
Conclusions:
*Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research,
Sector 12, Chandigarh,160012;
** MCM College, Sector 36, Chandigarh, 160035
Personality Correlates of Well-being
*Pradeep Kumar **Umed Singh
Abstract
The present investigation was carried out to examine the relationship between
personality dimensions of Alternative Five Factor Model developed by Marvin Zuckerman
and well-being. To realize the main objective, 70 Postgraduate students (44 male and 26
females) with the age ranging from18 to 26 years related fromvarious P.G. departments of
K.U.K. and then administered Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire and
Friedman Well-Being Scale after proper rapport. Obtained data were analysed by using
descriptive statistics and Pearson's Product Moment Method of Correlation. Results have
revealedNeuroticismAnxiety, ImpulsiveSensationSeekingandAggression-Hostility tobe
significant negative correlates of well being whereas Sociability has marked positive
association with well-being. It depicts that persons characterized as high on Neuroticism
Anxiety, Impulsive Sensation Seeking, and Aggression-Hostility tend to have low level of
well-being. Persons highonSociability(Extraversion) tendtobehighonwell-being.
PersonalityCorrelates, Well-Being Keyword:
*Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, K.U. Kurukshetra
** Professor, Department of Psychology, K.U. Kurukshetra
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A Study on The Role of Parental Attachment, Family Type and
Ordinal Position in Adolescent's Social and
Adaptive Functioning
*Pratishtha Bhattacharyya **Moumita Biswas
Abstract
Attachment in simple terms conveys special connection or bond between an
attachment figure and an entity. In John Bowlby's termattachment has been described as,
"The propensity to make strong emotional bonds to particular individuals [is] a basic
component of human nature" (Bowlby, 1988).The special form of bonding that parents
share with their children has been found to be of immense importance in their progeny's
psychosocial development. Attachment has a far reaching grasp in to an individual's life,
influencing the very core of human existence, bringing forth the major issue e of how well
as am social animal we function and adapt ourselves. Apart from the nurturance of
caregivers which in most cases develop into a primary institution of attachment, certain
other factors like an individual's birth order, the type of family he or she is growing into,
parents' occupation as well as educational background has its own share of influence into
the individual's psychosocial development. The present study was conducted on 55
adolescent pupils aging between 13-14 years, of IX Standard, from Jagran Public School,
Gomti Nagar, Lucknow (U.P). The main aim of the study was to explore the influence of
parental attachment, ordinal position of the individual and Family type on an individual's
social andadaptivefunctioning.
*Amity University Lucknow Campus, Amity Institute of Behavioural and Allied Sciences
**Amity University Lucknow Campus, Amity School of Communication
No Health Without Mental Health: Enhancing Mental
Health of Adolescents Girls
Priyanka Rao
Abstract
Mental healthis integral andessential component of health. As WHOstates Health
is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of
disease or infirmity. If a personis having goodphysical health, nosymptoms of any disease
but suffering from suicidal, antisocial thoughts and behavior, can we call them healthy?
Definitely no. So ,health is not only the physical fitness it's a state of complete well being
where individual can deals with her issues in a positive manner Health has physical,
psychological, social and spiritual component. Here we would deal only with the
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psychological and social perspective of health as our sample is adolescent's girls and we
can't isolateeffect of psychosocial factors onthemental healthandwell beingbecausethey
areassignedvulnerablestatus inour society.
Sample consist of 50 adolescents girls those who were having several issues. By
giving themtraining of meditation and relaxation technique for the period of three months
we assessed their coping strategy. Coping can be defined as individual capacity to deal with
various stress of life. Coping is mainly of two type functional and dysfunctional coping or
problem focused and emotional focused. Functional coping strategies are contributing
factor anddysfunctional are threats tomental health. Purpose of this study was toenhance
functional coping strategies in adolescent's girls and lessen the use of dysfunctional coping
skill. Coping strategies scale by Srivastava was used to measure the coping of girls before
andafter givingthetrainingfor threemonths.
The result shows significant difference between the score on coping strategy scale
before and after the training. Functional coping skills were enhanced and use of
dysfunctional coping was lessened. Without considering mental health we can't declare
any individual completely healthy. Relaxation and meditation are effective technique to
foster mental health.
Ph.d scholar, university of Delhi
Socio-Economically Depriving Environments and its
Emotional-behavioral Outcomes in Young Children
*Nidhi **Rachna Devi ***Chandra Shekhar
Abstract
A summary of research reveals that child born into and growing up in poverty are
morelikely tobeinpoor healthandhavelearningandbehavioral difficulties. Poverty canbe
intrinsically alienating and distressing, and of particular concern are the direct and indirect
effects of poverty on the development and maintenance of emotional, behavioral and
psychiatric problems. However studies focusing on strengths and experiences of loneliness
were found to be limited in this population. So the present study was planned with the aim
to study strengths-difficulties and experiences of loneliness in below poverty line (BPL)
children. The total sample consisted of 120 participants in the age range of 10-13 years, out
of which 60 were BPL and 60 were APL children. Each group further consisted of 30 females
and 30 males. The samples were drawn using purposive sampling method. Strengths and
Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) (Goodman et al. 1998) was used to assess the emotional
and behavioral problems and Loneliness and Social dissatisfaction scale (Asher et al., 1984)
Independent samples t-test and Pearson correlation was
usedas statistical methods for analysis. The findings of the study indicatedchildrenliving in
for assessing feelings of loneliness.
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BPL families have more difficulties and low strengths compared to those living in above
poverty line (APL) families. No significant gender differences were found on all these
variables. Significant positive correlation was found between conduct, peer problems and
experiences of loneliness and significant negative correlation between prosocial behavior
andexperiences of loneliness.
BPL children, strengths-difficulties, loneliness. Keywords:
*Senior Research fellow Asst. Professor
**
***P. G. Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi, J&K.
P.G. Student
Major Psychiatric Disorders and its Psychosocial
Impact on Caregivers
*Rukiya Bashir **Rachna Devi ***Chandra Shekhar
Abstract
Family usually extends practical assistance and utmost care to any of its member
with minor or major illness and further gives all kinds of support including emotional
support to their relative who is suffering frommental illness or mental disorders. It cannot
be therefore denied that these family members/ relatives who are known as the caregivers
are not faced with the problems of mental distress or other physical and psychological
disorders. The present study focuses on the caregiver's burden experienced, mental health
status and the way they cope up with family member's illness. For this a sample of 63
participants (33 primary family caregivers of schizophrenia and 30 primary family
caregivers of BPAD) was selected. Caregivers of schizophrenia and BPAD were further
comprisedof male andfemale caregivers' i.e 18male 15female caregivers of schizophrenia
and 19 male and 11 female caregivers of BPAD. All the participants were selected using
purposive sampling method. GHQ-12 by Gautamet al. 1987 (Goldberg et al. 1972), Coping
check list by Nehra et al. (2002) and Family burden interview schedule by Pai and kapur
(1981) were the assessment tools. Mean, SD and percentages, t-test and correlation were
used for statistical analysis. Results of the study indicated that both groups were equally
burdened. Avoidance was the coping more employed by BPAD caregivers. Schizophrenic
caregivers were found to be high on GHQ. Significant correlations were found between
various dimensions of caregiver burden, GHQandcoping.
coping, burden, mental health, psychiatric disorders. Keywords:
*Author for Correspondence: Senior Research fellow, Post Graduate Department of Psychology,
University of Jammu, Jammu Tawi, J &K, India (Clinical Psychologist, RCI Regt. No.A25471)
** PG Student, Post Graduate Department of Psychology, University of Jammu,
Jammu Tawi, J & K, India.
*** Assistant Professor, Post Graduate Department of Psychology, University of Jammu,
Jammu Tawi, J & K, India
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Psychological Well-being and Functional Impairment in Late
Adolescent onset of Type 1 Diabetes
*Dr Rafia Rafique **Uzma Sajjid
Abstract
Objective:
Methodology:
Results:
The objective of the study was to find out the relationship between functional
impairment and psychological well being in late adolescent's type 1 diabetes patients. It
was hypothesizedthat functional impairment will predict psychological well being.
Within group research design was employed. A sample of 60 (37 males and
23 females), type 1 patients with diabetes were recruited fromdifferent hospitals situated
in the city of Lahore. Weiss Functional Impairment Rating Scale Self-Report (WFIRS-S)
(Weiss, 2000) was used to assess functional impairment. The psychological well being was
assessedbyusingPsychological Well beingscale(Ryff, 1993).
Regression analysis was carried out to find whether functional impairment
predicted psychological well being. Self concept a subscale of functional impairment was
foundtobe significant predictor of psychological well being. Anindependent sample t-test
was carried to observe the gender differences in functional impairment and psychological
well being.
The results showed significant gender differences between functional impairment (work
andlifeskills).
*&** Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan
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Relationship between Resilience, Personality and Burnout
in Police Personnel
*Richa Gupta **Sarita Sood ***Arti Bakhshi
Abstract
Objective:
Method:
Results:
Conclusion:
This study was conducted with the purpose of assessing relationship between
resilience, personalitytraits andburnout inpolicepersonnel.
Using random sampling technique, the data was collected from 70 police
personnel (constables n=43 and inspectors n=27) from Police headquarters, Jammu with
mean age 38.05. Resilience scale by Wagnild &Young, Big Five Factor Inventory by
Rammstedt &John, andOldenburgBurnout InventorybyDemerouti et al. was used.
Independent samples t test revealed significant difference in constables and
inspectors on the scores of agreeableness. Correlation analysis reflected an association
between resilience and burnout and also with personality traits (agreeableness and
conscientiousness). Burnout was foundtoberelatedwithextraversiononly.
Resilienceis animportant factor for workengagement of policepersonnel
*P G Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu
**Lecturer, P G Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, ammi
***Professor and Head, P G Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu
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Perceived Relationship Quality, Facets of Self, and Emotional
Wellbeing: A Study of People in a Romantic Relationship
Saifur Rehman Farooqi
Abstract
Romantic relationships refers to mutually acknowledged ongoing voluntary
interaction that have a typically distinctive intensity, marked by expressions of affection
and current or anticipated sexual behavior. Theory and research suggest that involvement
in and the quality of romantic relationships is an essential correlate of well-being. Previous
research shows that high quality romantic relationships are associated with social
competence, self-esteem, happiness, and wellbeing. Lowromantic relationship quality, on
the other hand, has been found to be associated with depressive symptoms, internalizing
and externalizing disorders, poor emotional health, alcohol and drug use, and low job
competence. The purpose of this research was to examine the affect of perceived
relationship quality on facets of self (self-esteem, self-disclosure, self-monitoring), and
emotional wellbeing. Using the Multidimensional Relationship Questionnaire (MRQ),
perceived relationship quality is measured in terms of twelve different indicators. 60
people (19 males and 41 females) in a romantic relationship were asked to keep in mind
their romantic partner while giving their response to the MRQ. For the rest of the scales,
they were asked to give a general response. Pearson correlation shows that most of the
indicators are associated with facets of self and emotional wellbeing. Stepwise multiple
regression analysis shows that relationship anxiety, relationship motivation, and
relationship preoccupation predict self-esteem; relationship assertiveness and
relationship depression predict self-disclosure; none of the indicators predict self-
monitoring; and relationship anxiety predicts emotional wellbeing. The study shows that
for people in a romantic relationship, perceived relationship quality determines facets of
self andemotional wellbeing.
University of Delhi
Psychological Well- Being: A Study on Chronically Ill Patients
*Saika Farid **Prof. Shamim.A.Ansari ***Dr. Arshad Hussain
Abstract
Human beings are also known as social being and they have tendency to evaluate
their lives through intimacy, belongingness and support of close ones. These expectations
and perceptions are known as key factor of psychological well-being. For attaining
psychological well- being one should give meaning to life and should have positive
perception of the world. Thus, concept of psychological well- being can be viewed as a
mixtureof affective, cognitiveandsomatic stateof affairs.
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The present attempt was aimed to study psychological well- being among
chronically ill patients. Sample comprised of N= 200 patients which were equally divided
intoCoronary Artery Disease(CAD) andDiabetic patients. Datawas analyzedthrought- test
analyses. Results indicate that both the patient group showed differences in their
psychological well- being.
Psychological well- being, CoronaryArteryPatients, Diabetic Patients KEYWORDS:
*Research scholar, Department of psychology, A.M.U., Aligarh.
Professor, Department of psychology, A.M.U., Aligarh.
Assistant Professor, Govt. Medical College (SMHS) Srinagar
**
***
Study of Gender Differences in Relation to
Perceived Stress and Self Concept among
College Students
*Saima Bashir **M Shafiq
Abstract
The present study aims to investigate the gender differences in relation to
perceivedstress andself-concept among collegestudents. Themainobjectiveof thestudy
is to find out the relationship between perceived stress and self-concept in students and to
identify gender differences on perceived stress and self-concept among college students.
The total sample of the study is 100 students (male = 50 and female= 50). The data was
collectedrandomly onthequestionnaires namely perceivedstress scaleby Cohenwas used
to measure the degree to which situations in one's life are appraised as stressful andSelf-
Concept Inventory by R.KSaraswat. For analysingdataPearsonproduct moment coefficient
of correlation and t- test was used. Findings revealed that there was a significant positive
relationship between perceived stress and self-concept in college students. Also t-test
showed significance gender differences on perceived stress and self-concept among
students. Although on both the variables that is perceived stress and self-concept females
mean score was higher than the male students. Findings of the present study can be
concluded females are facing more stress from their counterparts. Results were
interpretedinthelight of situational variables andtheoperational definitionof thevariable
of thestudy.
Stress, Self-concept, CollegeStudents. Keywords:
*Research Scholar, Dept. of psychology, JamiaMilliaIslamia New Delhi
** Professor, Dept. of Psychology, JamiaMilliaIslamia New Delhi
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Relationship Between Distress Tolerance And Emotional
Intelligence: A Study Of Eastern Philosophy
*Dr. Sakshi Mehrotra **Ms. Upasana Chaddha
Abstract
A growing body of research focuses on aspects of an individual's psyche that make
him/her moreor less vulnerabletodistress tolerance. Looking back at our scriptures, it may
be deduced that eastern philosophy since its very beginning has focused on inherent
strengthening of an individual so as to increase their distress tolerance. The current study
aims at examining the relationship between distress tolerance and emotional intelligence.
The study would be conducted on 43 adults in the age range of 20-24 years. The correlation
between emotional intelligence and its components and distress tolerance would be
examined. It is expected that there would be a negative correlation between EQ and it
components and distress tolerance. The study aims to highlight the teachings of some of
the Eastern religious thoughts that discuss the criticality of emotional regulation in distress
management.
* Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, AUUP
** Assistant Professor, Amity Institute of Psychology and Allied Sciences, AUUP
Impact of Emotional Intelligence on Role Erosion and Role Stagnation
*Sakshi Seth ***Pritika Sejarwal ***Ms. Daisy Sharma
Abstract
The impact of person's own emotional intelligence is indisputable on every aspect
of an individual's life. Stress has an undeniable presence in every sphere of life. One of the
major variables which play an important role in causing organizational stress are role
erosion and role stagnation. Research has supported the relationship of emotional
intelligence and role erosion and role stagnation. Two psychometric tests will be used for
the purpose i.e. organizational role stress questionnaire and Emotional Quotient Test on a
sample of 30 subjects comprising of 15 males and 15 females aged between 25-40. It has
been hypothesized that there will be a significant negative correlation between role
stagnation and emotional intelligence. &between role erosion and emotional intelligence.
The techniques of correlation will be used to find the impact of two independent variable
i.e. emotional intelligenceondependent variablei.e. rolestagnationandroleerosion.
Emotional Intelligence, Role stagnation, Role Erosion, organizational Role
stress
Key Words:
*M.A Apllied Psychology, University Of Delhi **M.A Psychology, Amity University
***Assistant professor , University Of Delhi
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Mental Retardation: A Psychosocial Problem for Parents
*Dr Samiksha Kaur **Dr Jai Singh Yadav
Abstract
Introduction:
Aim:
Method:
Tools:
Procedure:
Result:
Keywords:
Mental retardation includes deficits in cognitive abilities as well as in
behaviors required for social and personal sufficiency, known as adaptive functioning,
General Intelligenceof mental retardationapproximately70or below.
To see the Mental Health and Social adjustment of parents they have mental retarded
children.
300 Parents (150 male and 150 females) subject were taken for the study from
various deistic Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Allahabad and Varanasi clinic and Centers. The age
groupof subject was 22to60years.
Semi structured Psychosocial adjustment checklist, Back Depression scale and EPQ
Hindi adaptationwas usedwas used.
Subjects were taken individually first, demographic details were written. Then
applythequestioner individuallybothinsamemanner.
The result was showed that low socioeconomic status, low educations of parents
have less problem then educated parents. Female had poor socialization then male. She
have also high neurotic tendency, and personality problem like irritation, aggression were
foundmorecommon.
Mental retardation, Psychosocial Problem
*Psychologist, SRLNM Hindu Hospital Varanasi,
**Assistant Prof. Department of Psychiatry IMS. BHU Varanasi
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Emotional writing helps in organizing of cognitive memory in patients those having
emotional disorders. Outcome of many cognitive therapies based on organization of
memory in patient. Emotional writing is self motivated methods which can benefited in
certaingroupof patients thosearemorepronetodevelopstress.
To assess the efficacy of emotion writing in college students those have primary
psychological disorder.
Hundred examinations going students screened on CQAscale, fromcollege
of nursing S.S. hospital Varanasi. Their socio-demographic data were recorded and they
were applied DASS scale, to evaluate the spectrum of emotional disorder. These students
were given task to write emotional writing up to 3 months. The mean scores were
measuredafter 1 , 2 and3 months of emotional writing.
Among the 100 students 96 to 100 %students given response on CQA scale
questionnaires, and their mean scores were between 1.0 to 2.5, another scale DASS was
also applied on same students, on subsequent rating after 1 ,2 ,and 3 months, of
emotional writing, themeanscoreof responses decreasedonbothscales.
Emotional writing is helpful in reduction of stress spectrumdisorder in college
students, during examination. It is simple and convenient method that can apply on home
setup.
Emotional Writing, psychological disorder
Aim :
Methodology :
Result :
Conclusion:
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*Jai Singh Yadav, Assistant Professor, IMS, BHU Varanasi
**Psychologist, SLNMH Hospital, Varanasi
Efficacy of Emotional Writing among College Students those
have Primary Psychological Disorders
*Jai Singh Yadav **Samiksha kau
Abstract
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Role of Alexithymia in Occupational Stress and Burnout
*Dr. Santosh Kumar Singh **Prof. Anand Kumar
Abstract
The present study examined the role of Alexithymia in predicting occupational
stress and burnout. The moderating role of Alexithymia in occupational stress burnout
relationship was also examined. A relatively heterogeneous sample of 120 doctors
belonging to different fields of medical specialties in the age range of 35-55 years was
examined on the self report measures of Hindi version of Twenty- itemTornto Alexithymia
scale, Medical professionals Work related stress inventory and Maslach Burnout inventory
Hindi version. The finding revealed that alexithymia and its various dimension in general,
are associated with higher level of occupational stress and burnout. However among the
three dimensions of Alexithymia examined in the present study the difficulty in Identifying
feeling was foundthebest predictor of occupational stress andits various dimensiononthe
other hand difficulty in describing emerged as a best predictor of burnout and its various
dimension finding also revealed that one dimension of alexithymia particularly difficulty in
describing feeling significantly moderate the relationship of occupational stress and
burnout. Overall the finding suggest that a doctors having more difficulty in Identifying
feeling is likely to experiences higher level of occupational stress particularly related with
incompatible working ambiance, work overload and difficulty in garing the problematic
patient the tendency for externally oriented thinking is responsible for higher level of
occupational stress relatedwithexternal interferences inthepracticeof medical profession
on the other hand a doctors who are at difficulty in describing feeling are at risk to develop
feeling of emotional exhaustion, depersonalizationand lowpersonal accomplishment. The
finding also revealed that difficulty in describing feeling is a negative moderator of
occupational stress burnout relationship; this dimension of alexithymia operates as a risk
factor for the development of burnout (particularly emotional exhaustion) in face of high
occupational stress. The obtained findings have been discussed in the light of available
empirical evidence.
Dept. of Psychology, M.G. Kashi Vidyapith,Varanasi
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Understanding Relationship Between Internet Addiction and
Mental Health of Students
*Sarita sood **Arti Bakhshi ***Sonika Sharma
Abstract
Internet facilitates exchange of vast amount of information. It is useful for the
students but is not free from problems. The objective of this study was to assess the
relationship between internet addiction and mental health of the students in terms of
depression, anxiety and stress. The sample comprised of 100 students in the age group 14
to 18 years studying in class ninth to twelfth from an Army Public School in Jammu &
Kashmir. Internet Addiction Test and DASS-21 were used for data collection. Sample was
selected randomly. The relationship between internet addiction and dimensions of mental
health was obtained through applying Pearson's correlation. Significant correlation existed
between internet addiction and mental health (depression, anxiety and stress). On the
basis of median scores, the sample was dichotomized on depression, anxiety and stress.
Independent samples t test revealed significant differences on internet addiction scores in
thegroups thus formed(lowandhigh). Thefindings suggest that depression, anxiety, stress
and internet addiction co exist. For the management of internet addiction, the factors
giving rise to either, depression, anxiety or stress must be explored in student population.
Internet addiction, Stress, Anxiety, Depression. KEYWORDS:
*Lecturer, PG Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu
**Professor and Head, PG Department of Psychology, University of Jammu, Jammu
***Student, M A Psychology, IGNOU, Jammu
Impact of Maternal Employment on Self Confidence and
Insecurity amongst Adolescents
*Promila Batra ** Sarvdeep Kohli ***Urmil
Abstract
Adolescence is a turbulent as well as dynamic period of one's life. It can be defined
as the transitional stage of development between childhood and adulthood. This crucial
phase in life becomes all the more important because developing/ enhancing self concept
and self confidence, acquiring of knowledge and skills in decision making, learning of
conflict resolution and management of emotions all occur at this stage. All this leads to a
need of proper company and guidance from parents during adolescence. Therefore, the
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investigation was designed to explore the impact of maternal work status on self
confidence and insecurity amongst adolescents. A two group design was adopted in the
present study. Groups comprised of adolescents of working mothers and non-working
mothers. Eachgroupconsistedof 130 subjects (65 males and65 females) withanage range
of 15-18 years. Agnihotri Self Confidence Inventory and Security- Insecurity Inventory by
Tiwari and Singh were administered on 260 adolescent students. Data was analyzed by
using t- test. The results of the study showed that adolescents of working mothers had
significantly higher level of confidence and security than the adolescents of non-working
mothers. Further male adolescents of working mothers were more confident whereas in
case of non-working mothers' female adolescents were more confident. Insecurity did not
differ significantlyamongst maleandfemalewards of workingmothers. However, feelingof
security was more amongst the male adolescents in case of non-working mothers. The
study implicates that there is a need to sensitize the parents and society about the role of
maternal employment in raising better children. Community workshops for parents should
be arranged to impart the knowledge about the quality time and other skills to handle the
problems of adolescents.
*Professor, Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak
**Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak
*** Student, Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak
A Psychological and Anthropometric View of the Tribal
and Non Tribal Players
*Dr. Ajay Y Karkare **Satinder Paul
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate psychological and anthropometric
variables of tribal and non tribal players of Chhattisgarh state. Investigator decided to find
out relationshipbetweensomatotyping andpersonality dimensions of tribal andnontribal
players. Three hundred boy's players (150 tribal and 150 non tribal) was selected from
different areas of Chhattisgarh state. To determine somatotyping of subjects Heath &
Carter somatotyping method was adopted. To measure personality, Eysenck Junior
Personality Inventory (JEPI) model was used. Results foundthat tribal andnontribal players
have shown significant difference on skin fold measurement and body diameter. Non tribal
players have shown extrovert quality compared to tribal players. Tribal players have found
more neurotic comparedtonon tribal players. There were significant relationship between
extraversion, neuroticismandbody typeof tribal andnontribal players.
Somatotyping, Skinfold, Extraversion, Neuroticism. KeyWords:
*Principal, Rani Laxmibai Girls College, Sawargaon, Nagpur (MS)
**Research Scholar, R.T.M. Nagpur University, Nagpur (MS)
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The Art of Living Through Yoga and Meditation
*Prof. Sharma, Satish C **Dr.Sharma, Urmila
Abstract
Yoga & Meditation is one of the most ancient cultural heritage of India. Yoga &
Meditation is said to be indispensible of the ultimate success in our life. It is understood as
the science that affects not only the conscious self but the subconscious as well. It is
completelypractical trainingwhichtakes us totheSupraMundaneLevel.
This paper explains meaning of Yoga &Meditation for practical training purpose by
exploring its origin and benefits. The authors also explain the steps of Yoga &Meditation to
attainthehighest levels of strength, relaxationandflexibility. Thepaper teaches us, howwe
canlearnquicktips that canbenefit inour daytodaylife.
This paper also explores various facts that how the art of living can be attained
through Yoga &Meditation. In the climax, the paper throws light on the ultimate goal of all
of us, that how we should accomplish success and not failure. The authors try to give the
message for all that when we are set in tune with the law we became determiners of the
law, andwewill thelaw. Obediencetolawis happiness andviolationof lawis sorrow.
Arogya, Chirayu, Asna, Pranayama, Trans conscious Key words :
* Chairman & Managing Director and, Honorary Professor of (OB & HR)
MAHARAJA GROUP OF COLLEGES, NH-76, Airport Road, Debari, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
** Managing Editor, WOMEN WORLD (A Magazine Exploring Women Issues), New Delhi
Self Presentation on Facebook
*Savneet **Medha Malik
Abstract
This study investigates self-presentation strategies among the users of a very
famous social networking site, Facebook, exploring how participants manage their online
presentationof self andhowit mayhaveimplications for howweunderstand
other phenomena, such as self-esteem, subjective well-being, social anxiety and
identity formation. One-on-oneinterviews wereconductedabout their onlineexperiences
and perceptions with twenty five female and twenty five male college students who were
active users of Facebook . Qualitative data analysis suggests that participants attended to
small cues online, mediated the tension between impression management pressures and
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the desire to present an authentic sense of self through tactics such as creating a profile
that reflected their "ideal self," and attempted to establish the veracity of their identity
claims. Face book usage was found to interact with measures of psychological well-being,
suggesting that it might provide greater benefits for users experiencing low self-esteem
andlowlife.
*(GGSCW sec-26, Chandigarh)
**(Daulat Ram College, Delhi University)
Effect of Yoga on the Alleviation of Migraine Disorder
Seeta Varma
Abstract
The present research was carried out in order to assess the effectiveness of yoga on
the alleviation of Migraine or any psychosomatic disorders coming in the way of daily life of
the individual's especially in case of women. For people who suffer frommigraine or other
forms of severeheadaches, any formof relief is a godsend. Practiceof yoga is saidtobevery
effective in alleviating of migraine as well as help manage their associated symptoms, like
anxiety. The study comprised of 30 women which is heterogeneous group, who were
regular practitioners of yoga, who have suffering from Migraine or other problems, like
psychological problems. Inthis study subjects was giventoall womenindividually. Datawas
collected before and after the yoga, which consisted two months of one hour duration. .
The Statistical technique used Mean, SD, T-test for dependent and independent variable.
Results shows that there was significant difference between the frequency of attacks
before and after the practice of yoga and also results also significant on the duration of the
migraine before and after the practice of yoga i.e., indicating a positive effect of yoga on
migraine. The qualitative analysis showed an improvement in the level of interaction as
well as in the coping strategies of women used for the problems that they face due to
migraine disorder. Hence it's concluded that there was effect of yoga in the alleviation of
migraine.
Rehabilitation Psychologist, Course Coordinator (DVR-MR), Nagpur
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A Study to Find Out the Approaches to Undertake
Psychological Training among the Indian Sportsman Looking
into Indian Social and Economical Condition
W.r.t Krida Prabodini , Maharashtra
*Shiba Prasad Parhi **Dr D.Y. Patil ***B.K. Jagbir
Abstract
Recently India is getting medals in Olympic in the Boxing and Shooting, secret
behind this two value, concentration and psychological strength. When Cuban coach saw
theIndianBoxing teamintheyear of 1990he sharedhis view that IndianBoxers arehaving
everything in term of physical fitness, resources and technique , one missing factor was
confidence. Similarly the National Coach of the Indian Rifle Team Prof Sunny Sharma
expressed that the rifle team was suffering from ego and indiscipline. He applied and
introduced discipline among the players and got the success. He has been guiding the Rifle
Team since last 19 years , but personally he is a professor of English but understood the
psychologyof theplayers andaccordinglyhandled.
Importance of Psychological Training in Sports , A study on effectiveness of the
Psychology Training among the sports students of Krida Prabodini, Balewadi, Youth
Common Wealthstadium, Pune.
To find out the approaches to undertake psychological training among the
Indian sportman.
1- Secondarydatafromsports news magazine, news paper andsports event
2- Collection of data and information through the face to face interview through
structured questionnaire among the sports students of Krida probodini and the
unstructured questionnairefromCoaches.
As the present youthgenerationneeda lot of patience andvalues tobe goodsports
personalities. Going through the various literature it was found that players are remaining
successful or failure because of physical ability, skill and psychological power. The values
andconcentrationplayimportant rolein sports career.
Graphical analysis of various factor
Statistical analysis throughcorrelation.
Will give a guidelines to Sports Coaches to improve
their Coachingstyletoaddpsychological coachinginsports toget better success.
Objective :
Sources of Data:
ResearchMethodology:
Prospect of Application of Finding:
*Assistant Professor, Padmashree
**Institute of MBA, Akurdi Pune,
***Head Quarter Co-rodinator of Sportswing, Brahma Kumaris
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Psychosocial Development of Underprivileged Children
of Rural Haryana
Abstract
Children constitute nearly half of the population of India. Yet psycho-social
development of children has received scant attention from the education, health and
welfare sectors. Children are generally considered as future of a nation. For an emerging
and developing country like India, development of underprivileged children holds the key
to the progress of the nation itself.
verbal, perception, memory,
motor abilities, general cognition, emotional temperament, interpersonal competence
and social maturity by using different standardized scales. The tests were administered
individually to all the respondents. Mothers of selected children were also involved in the
study for the assessment of children. Result revealed that most of respondents were lowin
verbal ability, perception ability, memory and general cognition and moderate in
quantitative, motor abilities, social maturity, interpersonal competenceandtemperament.
Boys were performed better than girls in verbal ability, perception ability, motor, general
cognition, interpersonal competence and some aspects of temperament. Children of
Ambaladistrict wereperformedslightlybetter thanHisar districts.
This paper examines psychosocial development of
underprivileged children. The study was conducted in Haryana state on a sample of 400
children (200 boys and 200girls) drawn from eight villages of Hisar and Ambala districts
(four from each district). Children were assessed for their
*Shilpa Kaushal **Chandra Kala Singh
*Ph.D Scholar & **Asso. Professor
Department of Human Development and Family Studies,
CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar-125004, Haryana
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Psychotherapeutic Approach in Gita and its
Relation with Logotherepy
Abstract
The present paper deals with therapeutic importance of Gita in terms of human
body and its relationship with soul. It also tried to connect this theme with one of the
westerntherapeutic techniqueknownas Logotherapy.
InGitait is statedthat, humanbody is thelandfor cultivation(Kshetra) andAtmathe
cultivator (Kshetragya). It is affirmedby LordKrishna, theexistenceof threereal namely the
body, soul, and Supreme Power i.e. Paramatma. Body (Sthul-Sharira) is made up of Punch-
Mahabhut (Earth, water, fire, ether and air) and is devoid of any knowledge. Soul is full of
knowledge. Paramatma as supreme power is with supreme knowledge and he is the
controller of both body and atman. The human body is given by Paramatma to cultivate
good qualities. Jivatma is the cultivator. It is jivatma's accountability to grow good crop
avoiding unwanted weeds. Good crop is virtuous quality and bad crop is condemnable
quality.
Frankl's dimensional
ontology, human beings exist in three dimensions somatic, mental, and spiritual
.Logotherapy involves individual's spiritual needs. This therapy talks about spiritual needof
human being, and simultaneously share the ideas of Gita. In this way both of these view
finally reach to one destination i.e. if the spiritual needs are satisfied, strongly affects
person's physical andmental health.
Human being declines and suffers from various psychological problems due
diversion from the ideal path of divinity and lost his originality.
Shweta Tripathi
(UGC JRF), Research Scholar, Dept. of Psychology, University of Allahabad, Allahabad
Relationship Between Personality Disorders and Types
of Used Drugs in Addicts
Abstract
*Sima.S Noorbakhsh **Zeynab Khanjani ***Hamid Poorsharifi
Goal: Given to the importance of drug addiction, this article aims to study the
current relationship between personality disorders and types of used drugs (narcotic and
stimulants) in Iranian addicts. Method: 150 drug addicts including 82 narcotic addicts and
68stimulant addicts weresampledrandomly inseveral phases. Data collecting process was
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accomplished by means of demographic information questionnaire and MCMI-III. Using
Pearson correlation coefficient, the gathered data was analyzed Pearson correlation
coefficient. Findings: There was a significant correlation between stimulant consumption
and histrionic personality disorder in surface (p<0.001) and also, antisocial and narcissistic
personality disorders in surface (p<0.05). Besides, correlation between avoidant, histrionic
and narcissistic personality disorders in surface (p<0.05) and depressed, antisocial and
borderline personality disorders in surface (p<0.001) with narcotics consumption was
significant. In total, there was a significant correlation between cluster B personality
disorders and narcotic consumption in surface (p<0.001). Also, this relation was explored
between cluster C personality disorder and narcotics in surface (p<0.001). Conclusion: the
results of this article in terms of personality disorders and types of used drugs match with
the previous studies results. In order to medical treatment, it is necessary to find out which
kindof personalitydisorders addicts suffer from.
Personalitydisorders, narcotic, andstimulants Keywords:
* MA psychology, Tabriz university, Iran. Sima.nourbakhsh@gmail.com
** PhD psychology, Tabriz university, department of psychology, Iran
***PhD psychology, Tabriz university, department of psychology, Iran
Demographic Correlates of Emotional
Intelligence: Indian Scenario
Abstract
*Dr. Soni Kewalramani **Prof. Mukta Rani Rastogi
The interest and realization of the importance of emotions at work has resulted in a
growing interest in the field of Emotional Intelligence in organizational context. Today, our
lives are filled with changes at work and at home. The old expectations about work
relationships just do not apply anymore. In this context, the researcher was curious to find
the effect of demographic variables on Emotional Intelligence as this will give direction as
how to enhance it. The demographic correlates studied in the present research are
management level, mode of recruitment, number of years in service, type of organization,
age, education, type of family and wife's working position. The findings suggest that
organizational variables have a more profound role in influencing Emotional Intelligence as
compared to personal variables. The organizational variables which have yielded the most
significant effect on Emotional Intelligence are management level followed by the type of
organization and years in service. Among personal variables, the level of education has
yielded the most significant effect on Emotional Intelligence. Wife's working position has a
significant effect ongeneral healthof themanagers.
*Lecturer, Amity University
**Head of the Department, Retd., Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow)
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An Exploratory Study Of Perceived Attributes And Learning
Strategies Influencing Student Academic Achievement
Abstract
Sowmya Puttarju
"I've failed over and over and over in my life, and that is why I succeed Michael
Jordan. The study is an attempt in a similar direction. It aims to highlight the adaptive and
maladaptive patterns of behaviour inthe context of academic achievement andproposes a
mediumfor transition. The current study aims at connecting Seligman's theory of Learned
Optimism, Dweck's theory of mindset, Ellis's concept of theirrational belief (lowfrustration
tolerance) andmetacognitiveawareness.
Around 600-800 students studying in first year Pre-university in urban Bangalore,
will be measured on the four variables mentioned above along with their latest academic
achievement scores. To discover the patterns of adaptive and maladaptive behaviour
patterns leading to academic achievement. The study intends to use metacogntive
awareness training combined with REBT (Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy) tools to aid
in enabling students to recognize their belief systems, understand how they effect
behaviour andlearnhowtocultivatehealthier belief systems.
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Indian Psychology: Holistic Living for Peace & Harmony?
Abstract
Prof.(Dr. )Subhash Chandra
The world has witnessed dramatic changes in the 20th century. Globalization is a
complex phenomenon, marked by two opposite forces; on the one hand it is characterized
by massive economic expansion & technological innovation .On the other hand there is
increase in poverty, Inequality in Education & erosion of cultural values in third world
developing countries. There is a transition of values from ?Vasudheva Kutumbkam? to
globalization (culture of materialism) which has changed the concept of values in the
society. ?The present world is faced with many urgent problems - such as economical,
educational, political, social & cultural problems due to erosion of values. Human values
(cultural, moral & spiritual values) are eroding at very fast rate resulting in declining the
qualityof lifeof thepeople.
Human values (cultural, moral & spiritual values) are eroding at very fast rate
resultingindecliningthequality of lifeof thepeople.It is amatter of great concernfor all the
people particularly Educators?? and social scientists. Our world is at a point of change.
There is the need for a shift in values system & consciousness to save the Humanity.
??Positive Psychology & values Education plays an important role not only in character
buildingbut alsoinnationbuilding.
India is considered the mother of Vedic knowledge. Indian Psychology, Yoga and
Spirituality are the important features of Vedic knowledge, which are in use even today .In
the present age Indian Psychology, Yoga &Meditation plays an important role in Emotional
&Spiritual well beingandalsodevelopingPeace&Harmony.
The title of my presentation is "Indian Psychology: Holistic Living for Peace &
Harmony" is based on a spiritually guided principles of holistic human development. The
objectives of my paper are twofold: How to cultivate peace and how to live in harmony? ;
And How to discover the purpose of life & to achieve Peace, happiness & prosperity. The
paper explored the concepts related to spirituality and well-being, with the goal to
emphasizetheconnectionbetweenspiritualityandPositivePsychology.
The paper tries to explain the Concept of holistic living physical, emotional, &
spiritual Wellbeing; and integrating spiritual values for Holistic Living to achieve Peace,
Happiness Harmony. The paper also tries to explain the - ?PURITY? Model of Holistic living
for Peace&Harmony.
Psychology, Spirituality, & Values; Holistic Living Emotional & Spiritual well
being; Peace&Harmony
Key Words:
Associate Professor (Hon.), Intercultural Open University (IOU) NL;
Project Director- Global Peace & Humanity Project
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Gender Differences in Hardiness and Psychological
Resilience in Adolescents
Abstract
*Dr. Harprit Kaur **Ms.Swati
The differences between the behavior and general thought system of males and
females are evident across many spheres, and are not just considered to be determined by
hereditary predispositions. The society and parents play a significant role in even setting
standards in life, facing the hazardous situations, coping with hardships and overcoming
adversities.The current study was done to identify gender differences in hardiness and
various aspects of psychological resilience. For this purposesampleof urbanstudents inthe
age group of 15 to 18years was taken. Sample comprised of 54 males and 41 females. For
measuring hardiness (ability of individual to turn stressful circumstance into growth
inducing experiences) eighteen item Hardiness questionnaire developed by Maddi and
Kobasa (1984) was used. Through this measure the three dimensions contributing to
hardiness, commitment, control and challenge were assessed. For measuring resilience,
the resilience scale for children and adolescents developed by Sandra Prince-Embury
(2007, 2005) was used, which aims to measure three areas of personal strength and
vulnerability related to psychological resilience. These three subscales are mastery,
relatedness and emotional reactivity; further these subscales together have ten subscales.
The analysis was done using t-test for the subscales as well as for the variable as a whole.
Theresults andtheir implications will bediscussedinfull paper.
*Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology,Punjabi university, Patiala.
**Research Scholar, Dept. of Psychology,Punjabi university, Patiala
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Relationship of Social Support with Quality of Life in Aged
Abstract
*Richa Malhotra **Shweta Sharma
The wisdom of the ages, anecdotal reports, numerous clinical studies, as well as
sophisticated psycho- physiologic and laboratory testing- all confirmthat strong social and
emotional support is a powerful stress buster that improves health and well-being of a
person, and prolongs life. With respect to what social support means, psychiatrist Sidney
Cobb defined it as subjective sensation in which the individual feels, "that he is cared for
andloved. That he is esteemedandvalued; that he belongs toa network of communication
andmutual obligation." Social support has beenfoundtobespecifically beneficial tohealth
across adulthood to old age. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the relationship
between social support network and quality of life. It was hypothesized that larger the
support network, the better would be the Quality of life. For this purpose two scales-
namely, The Lubben Social Network Scale and WHOQOL- BREF, were administered on a
sampleof 50elderly. Their demographic informationwas alsorecordedinorder tojustify or
discard the stereotypes that prevail regarding old age. Results showed that domains of
quality of life are positively correlated (.349) with the social network of social relationship,
which confirms our stated hypothesis. Also, results showed that psychological domain is
highly correlated with the overall perception of quality of life (0.452). The importance of
social ties in the lives of older people is becoming increasingly recognized as strong
associations have consistently been found between social support networks with physical
andmental healthoutcomes.
University of Delhi, New Delhi
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Psychological Needs and Spiritual Intelligence in Transcendent
Versus Non-transcendent Individuals: A Comparative Study
*Sangeeta Trama **Vasudha Servia
Abstract
Transcendence refers to the very highest and most inclusive or holistic levels of
human consciousness, behaving and relating, as ends [altruistically] rather than means
[hedonistically] to oneself, to significant others, to human beings in general, to other
species, to nature, and to the cosmos (Maslow, 1971, 1993). Transcendence is driven by
intrinsic motivation factors. Intrinsic motivation involves feelings on personal interest,
enjoyment and flow (Csikszentmihalyi, 1997). Transcendence is an important predictor of
mental health and well-being among middle-aged and older adults (Ellermann and Reed,
2001). Maslow postulates that growth motivation emphasizes one's journey from self-
actualizationtowards transcendence. Therefore, it was postulatedthat researchinthearea
of transcendence would be incomplete without the study of self- actualization and
cognitiveneeds.
Over the past nine years, there has been an emerging interest in integrating the
constructs of spirituality and intelligence into a single construct called spiritual intelligence
(Amram, 2007; Amram & Dryer, 2008; Emmons, 1999, 2000a, 2000b; Halama & Strizenec,
2004; Levin, 2000; Nasel, 2004; Noble, 2000; Vaughan, 2002; Wolman, 2001; Zohar &
Marshall, 2000). Much as emotional intelligence is not equivalent to emotionality, spiritual
intelligence (SI) is not equivalent to spirituality. Spirituality refers to the individual search
and experiential elements of the sacred, deep meaning, unity, connectedness,
transcendence, and the highest human potential (Emmons, 1999; Worthington, 2001). In
contrast, spiritual intelligence integrates these subjective experiential themes of
spirituality associated with meaning, sacred experiences, interconnectedness and
transcendence, and applies them to the tasks involved in living in order to enhance
functioning, adaptation, and well-being to produce products that are valuable within a
cultural context or community (Emmons, 1999, 2000a). So, in the light of the latest
researches, it was postulated to examine psychological needs and spiritual intelligence in
transcendent andnon-transcendent individuals. For this purpose, a samplecomprising 100
professors in the age range of 45-55 years of Punjabi University, Patiala were administered
Basic Psychological Needs Scale (Deci et al., 2001), Self-actualization Inventory (Sharma,
1987), Spiritual Intelligence Scale (Dhar & Dhar, 2010), Spiritual Transcendence Scale
(Piedmont, 1999) and Need for Cognition (Cacioppo & Petty, 1982). For analyzing the
results, t-test (for independent samples) was applied to compare differences between
transcendent and non-transcendent individuals. The results are discussed in light of
motivational perspectiveof transcendence, andtheeasternandwesternperspectives with
respect tospirituality.
Transcendence, Self-actualization, Spiritual Intelligence Keywords:
*Associate Professor and Head, Dept. of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala- 147002
**Ph.D Research Scholar, Dept. of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala- 147002
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Creating Psychosocial Well-being through Art Therapies
Veena Sharma
Arts and therapy have always been closely allied. Since the dawn of human
civilization, different forms of art are being used to create sympathetic and infectious spell
and to embody traditional myths and rituals. The dramatic arts have now been connected
to restoring health and in gaining a sense of purpose, showing how vitally important they
aretopsychosocial well-beingof anindividual andinturnof society.
Thepresent study attempts togiveanoverviewof howart therapies havebeenused
as a part of treatment processes for psychiatric disorders. Examples of important concepts
andtechniques of art therapies showing positivetherapeutic effects onthose afflictedwith
various psychiatric disorders are chiefly focused on. The fields of drama therapy,
psychodrama, and dance and movement therapy as different entities to art therapy are
takenuponebyonefor analysis.
Dramatherapy, Psychodrama, andDanceandmovement therapy KeyWords:
Abstract
Department of English, UILS, Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla
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Forgiveness in Justice - Job Satisfaction Relationship:
The Role of the Forgiveness in the Relationship of
Organizational Justice and Job Satisfaction of Indian
Software Engineers
*Yukti Gill **A.K.Srivastava
Abstract
This paper tries to investigate whether injustice perceived in organisational
situations can make an employee less satisfied with his job. If yes, this paper also
examines that how forgiveness moderates such attitudinal reactions to organisational
injustice. Software engineers working in india's leading IT companies were surveyed.
Based on the survey, it was found that all types of organisational justice (Distributive,
procedural, interactional and informational justice ) have significant positive
relationship with job satisfaction (r = .360, r = 0.459, r = 0.374, and r= 0.539 respectively,
all significant at p < 0.01). Further, 5 step hierarchical regression method was employed
and the result showed no significant support for distributive justice having more
influence, than procedural justice, on job satisfaction. Next, R ( or adjusted R ) statistic
was used to see the moderating effect of forgiveness on the relationship between
organisational justice and job satisfaction. No significant moderation effect of
forgiveness was seen on the relationship between two major dimensions of
organisational justice (i.e., distributive and procedural justice) and job satisfaction.
However, forgiveness was found to having significant moderat-ing effect when other
two dimensions of justice (i.e., interpersonal and informational justice ) was
considered.
2 2
*(Research Scholar), BHU, Varanasi
**(Professor), BHU, Varanasi
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Preoperative Anxiety as Related to Religious Belief amongst
the Patients Going for Surgery: A Co-relational Study
Dr. Zeba Aqil
Abstract
Introduction
Methods
Tools
Analysis
Results
Conclusion
From the dawn of history, anxiety has been associated with religious spiritual and
existential issues. Existential philosophers, psychotherapists and novelists introduced the
idea of anxiety as loss of inner freedom a freedomwhich was considered to be the core
of human existence. And finally, since the end of the 19 century, philosophers, social
scientists and psycho pathologists have associated anxiety with the cultural and spiritual
transitions that took place when stable feudal societal arrangements transformed into
modernsociety withits individualismandits moresubtleandpervasiveinsecurities. Onthe
other side religious impulse is expressed through myriad behaviours emotions,
motivations, beliefs andattitude.
Anxiety is the most commonly studied disorder with respect to the relationship of
mental healthandreligion. Anarticleof Shreve-Neiger andEldesteincitedby Flannelly et-al
received 17 studies on religion and general anxiety published since 1962. This generated
researchers interest in this area and a study was conducted in this direction. This study is
aimedat determiningtherelationshipbetweenreligious beliefs andpreoperativeanxiety.
This is a co-relational study to assess the relationship between religious beliefs and
preoperational anxiety of patients undergoing abdominal, orthopedic and gynecological
surgery.
Twotools wereusedinthestudy namely:-
(a). Spiel-bergState-Trait AnxietyInventory(STAI).
(b). One tool was made by researcher to tap information about religious beliefs and
demographic correlates.
Analysis of the data was carried out with the SPSS software using descriptive and
inferential statistics.
The findings showed that almost all subjects had high level of religiosity and
moderate level of anxiety. There was an inverse relationship between religiosity and
intensityof anxiety, thoughthis was not statisticallysignificant.
The results of this study can be used as evidence for presenting religious counseling
andspiritual interventions for individuals undergoingstress.
th
Associate Professor of Psychology Integral University, Kursi Road, Lucknow, U.P.
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To Compare Subjective Life Satisfaction of Persons
Dependent on Opiates
*Archna Sharma **VV Upmanyu ***Anuradha Bhandari ****BS Chavan
Abstract
INTRODUCTION:
AIM:
METHOD:
ANALYSES:
RESULTS
Substance misuse is a known phenomenon and relapse is a core issue in
the management of patients dependent on opiates. The course of opioid dependence is
affected by multiple interacting conditions in the person and in the environment. Life
satisfaction is a conscious cognitive judgement of ones life in which the criteria for
judgement areuptotheperson.
In the present study, we compared subjective life satisfaction in two groups of
patients dependent onopioids i.e. relapsedandabstinent.
Patients attending de addiction clinic of Department of Psychiatry, Government
Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32- Chandigarh were taken. The sample comprised of
140 male patients with ICD-10 diagnosis of opioid dependence either who had been
treated or were under treatment for their substance dependence at least for the last six
months. Equal number of patients comprised of Relapse and Abstinent Group (n=70
each).Both groups were administered the Satisfaction with Life Scale in a single, cross-
sectional assessment.
Appropriatedescriptivestatistics andt test was applied.
: General life satisfaction as measured by Satisfaction with Life Scale of opioid
addicts who maintained abstinence was found to be better than those who relapsed after
treatment. Further implications of thesefindings will bediscussedlater.
*Department of Psychiatry, GMCH, Chandigarh
**Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh

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