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The Effect of Cooperative Learning Model Type NHT (Numbered Head Together) to Increase Students Learning Outcomes and Self Efficacy
Authors: Nisa Jamilah Habib Supriadi
Published: November 2022

Learning outcomes are inseparable from the learning process. Learning outcomes are often used as a benchmark of educational goals. Therefore, each learning ends inevitably have achieved results in accordance with the desired learning objectives. Not only the result of learning, self efficacy also can not be denied existence as an important factor in learning. One’s belief in self-ability is needed in learning. However, many are found in the field of low learning outcomes and self efficacy. For example, in elementary school Panyadap 04, there are still many students who have low learning outcomes and self efficacy. In the results of interviews with students, learning in the class monotonous, often sleepy and not conducive. While the results of interviews with teachers, students are difficult to set so that less conducive learning. The teacher also admits that rarely uses innovative learning methods. Therefore, significant efforts are needed to improve student learning outcomes and self efficacy. Efforts to solve the problem one of them is using cooperative learning model type NHT (Numbered Head Together). NHT is a method of learning in groups and each student is given a number then the teacher calls the number of students at random. Provide an opportunity for every student to dare to argue, understand learning so as to get maximum learning outcomes. The purpose of this study to determine the effect of cooperative learning model type NHT to improve learning outcomes and self efficacy grade IV students SDN 04 Panyadap Lesson 2017/2018 on science subjects. This research uses quantitative data analysis method with hypothesis test, normality and analysis test using t-test. Based on quantitative data analysis using t-test formula can be drawn conclusion that has been done can be seen result of hypothesis that result of study of t test equal to 0.000, and self efficacy 0.016 so H0 refused. So the results of quantitative data analysis of cooperative learning model type NHT influenced the increase of learning outcomes and self efficacy. In the other word, model type NHT is significant to increase of learning outcomes and self efficacy.
A Study on Association of Personality Traits with Graduation Stream and Specialization Choice of Management Students
Authors: Dur Khan  , Dr. Sandhya Dhabe
Published: November 2022

This study was designed study to determine whether there is an association between personality traits and graduation stream of MBA students. This study also tested the association of personality traits with chosen specialization. The big five personality traits are measured for a sample of 706 management students through a survey developed from the International Personality Item Pool (IPIP). The chi-square results indicated association of extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness and openness with personality traits. Majority of high scorers came from engineering background whereas majority of low scorers came from commerce background. Maximum trait differences were observed in engineering students. Specialization choice was found to be independent of personality.
Job Satisfaction and Quality of Life of Nurses Working in a Private Hospital
Authors: Ashna
Published: November 2022

The current study was aimed at exploring the level of job satisfaction and quality of life as perceived by the nurses working in a private hospital in New Delhi. It attempted to investigate the relationship between the perceived level of job satisfaction and quality of life of nurses. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 104 nurses. Minnesota Questionnaire or MSQ (Long Form) and WHOQOL-BREF were administered to measure job satisfaction and quality of life respectively. The results demonstrated an overall positive correlation between job satisfaction and quality of life. The findings also revealed that scores on MSQ (job satisfaction) and WHOQOL (quality of life) varied significantly in accordance with the age, gender, marital status and work experience of the participating nurses.
Self – Concept and Achievement Motivation as a Predictor of Academic Stress among High School Students of ICSE Board, Chennai
Authors: Pavithra Narasimhan
Published: November 2022

Various studies across the globe have emphasised that students are subjected to higher stress. Excessive stress could lead to psychological problems like depression and anxiety. The objective of the current study was to assess stress among students High school students.The present study examined the relationship between self- concept, achievement motivation and academic stress among high school students. For the purpose of this study, data has been collected from 100 school students (boys – 50, girls – 50) who were in the range of 16 – 19 years using the random sampling method. Self-concept Questionnaire developed by Raj Kumar Saraswath (1984) and Achievement Motive Test (ACMT) developed by Ray’s Achievement (1990) and Academic Stress scale by Busari (2011) were used for the collection of data. The reliability of Self-concept questionnaire and Achievement Motive Test were 0.91 and 0.87 respectively. The investigator has adopted a survey method for this study. Pearson’s product moment correlation is used to assess the association and independent ‘t’ test was used to assess the differences among the variables and One – way Analysis of variance was used in the analysis of data.
Influence of Self-Control on Personality Dimensions among College Students
Authors: J.Jerus Albert Britto  , Dr. B. Selvaraj
Published: November 2022

This present study titled as “Influence of self-control on personality dimensions among college students” is carried out to find the relationship between self-control and personality dimensions and to find the difference between groups in self-control and Personality Dimensions. For this purpose, 130 college going students were approach and 120 persons were selected by using purposive sampling method. These persons were living in a various part of Coimbatore, Tirupur and Erode districts of Tamilnadu. After the collection of data suitable statistical tools were applied to analyze the data. The results show that there is a no relationship between exists between Extraversion and Self-control(r=-0.0648). And it also shows that there is no relationship exists between agreeableness and self-control (r=-0.0085).and it also shows there is a positive relationship existed between Conscientiousness and self-control(r=0.0061).  And it also there is no relationship between Neuroticism and self-control(r=-0.0351).  And it also there is a positive relationship exists between Openness and self-control(r=0.0508).
The Concept of Lifology and Lifometric Career Assessment Inventory: Theory and Implication for Practitioners
Authors: Praveen Parameswar  , Rahul J Nair  , Rahul Easwar  , Sreehari Ravindranath
Published: November 2022

Lifology is the study of human beings in relation to their career and occupational eco-system. Lifology is the outcome of the search for a more valid, and precise knowledge about the relationship between human beings, career, and occupational eco-system. The traditional approach to career development has been vigorously upheld as a source of viable forms of theory and practice (Rounds & Tracey, 1990; Swanson, 1996), recent reviews indicate that there has been international diversity in models of practice and a movement toward alternative perspectives but nothing much has been reported much in reports. Most of our test is based on a single model theory which has been questioned by many scholars before also (Bradley, 1994; Herr, 1988; Isaacson & Brown, 1993; Kidd, 1988; Tinsley & Bradley, 1988). Due to the availability of many test and assessments, the core principles of career counseling has been forgotten (Parameshuran, Rahul et.al, 2018). In short psychometric tests are at risk of being used merely as technological, clerical devices without an appreciation of the unique phenomenology and context of the individual being tested. Lifology is an attempt to answer the forgotten mission of career counseling.
Internet Use among University Students in Iringa Region, Tanzania: Trends, Threats and Mitigation
Authors: Sr. Suzanna Kipapy  , Sr. Dr. Florentina N. Ndeke  , Asatsa Stephen
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of internet on university students` moral development in three universities in Iringa region-Tanzania. The study used convergent parallel mixed method design which is both qualitative and quantitative in nature. The researcher applied Moral development Theory by Lawrence Kohlberg in 1958. The sample size was 145 participants comprising of 120 students, 13 lecturers and 12 librarians. Data were collected using questionnaire and interview schedules. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics while qualitative data were organized into themes and narratives from respondents. The findings showed that internet use was highly prevalent among University students in Iringa with 74% of the respondents reporting daily use. The highest content accessed was related to academics followed by romance most of which was accessed at night. The findings further identified plagiarism as a major vice fuelled by internet use. Major mitigation strategies against negative influence of internet identified included strong password adoption, counselling interventions, internet control policy and introduction of policy penalty codes.
Assertiveness and Job Satisfaction among Psychologists in Kerala
Authors: Sannet Thomas
Published: November 2022

Keywords: Assertiveness, Job Satisfaction Aim: Assertiveness is the ability to express one’s feelings, opinions, beliefs, and needs directly, openly and honestly, while not violating the personal rights of others. Job Satisfaction is an attitude which results from balancing and summation of many specific likes and dislikes experienced in connection with the job. A psychologist is a mental health professional who evaluates and studies behaviour and mental processes. The present study aimed to investigate the assertiveness and job satisfaction among psychologists in Kerala. Methods: This study was done on 120 psychologists out of which 60 males and 60 females (40 Clinical psychologist, 40 Counselling psychologist, 40 educational Psychologist) through purposive sampling technique. The Rathus Assertiveness Schedule, Job Satisfaction Scale were used to collect data. Data were analysed by using Mean, S.D, two-way ANOVA, and Pearson product moment correlation. Result: Result proves it, there is a significant difference in the assertiveness among psychologists in Kerala across gender. There is no significant difference in the assertiveness among psychologists in Kerala across their area of speciality. Males have high assertiveness and job satisfaction compared to females in each area of speciality. There is a significant difference in the job satisfaction among psychologists in Kerala across gender and area of speciality also. Statistically there is no significant correlation between assertiveness and job sa
A Study of Psychiatric Morbidity and Stressful Life Events in Psoriasis
Authors: Balasubramani. N ,  , Gurumoorthy. V
Published: November 2022

Background: A relationship between dermatological conditions and psychological factors has long been observed. Prevalence of psychiatric morbidity is high in psoriasis. Stressful life events may exacerbate psoriasis, acne, eczema, and urticaria. Among the above- mentioned diseases, only psoriasis has shown a consistent association with stress. Objective: The aim of the study is to know the prevalence of psychiatric morbidity and stressful life events in psoriasis, to correlate with socio-demographic variables and to know their clinical relevance. Methodology: This is a cross-sectional study conducted from May 2010 to August 2010 in the Department of Dermatology, Raja Mirasudhar Hospital, Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur. Results: A total of 45 patients suffering from Psoriasis were evaluated for the study out of which 35 were male (77.8%) and 10 were female (22.2%). About 30 patients (66.7%) had a psychiatric illness. 11 patients (24.4%) were suffering from depressive disorder, 13 patients (28.9%) were alcohol harmful user, 3 patients (6.7%) had both alcohol harmful use and depressive disorder. Conclusion: Psoriasis is more common in males than females. Most of the patients with psoriasis belong to lower socio-economic status. Depression and Substance use disorders are prevalent in Psoriasis patients. Number of life events and score in the past one year do not differ significantly in psoriatic patients with or without psychiatric morbidity. The results support the view that psychological stress plays a role in triggering or exacerbating psoriasis.
Psychological Well-being among Granted and Non-Granted School Teachers
Authors: Shital B. Bhaliya
Published: November 2022

The present study aimed to know the psychological well-being among granted and non-granted school teachers. It also aimed to check psychological well-being with reference to types of school and level of experience. The Psychological well-being Scale (PWBS) prepared by Dr. Devendera Singh Sisodia and Ms. Pooja Chaudhary (2012) was used. The sample constituted total 160 employees out of which 80 were from types of school (40 grantable and 40 non-grantable) and 80 from level of teaching experience (1 to 5 years and More than 6 years). The data was collected from various schools of Gujarat State. The data was scored, analyzed as per the manual. ‘F’ test was being calculated. The result showed that (1) There is no significant difference between the mean score of the psychological well-being among grantable and non-grantable school teachers, (2) There is no significant difference between the mean score of the psychological well-being among level of teaching experience having 1 to 5 years and more than 6 years, and (3) The level of experience of more than 6 years in grantable school teachers is having good psychological well-being than level of experience of more than 6 years in non-grantable school teachers.
Assessment of Sleep Quality among College Students: Influence of Select Demographic Factors
Authors: Samyukta A  , Lancy D’Souza
Published: November 2022

Present study attempted to find out the extent of sleep quality among students studying in Mysuru and Bengaluru cities. The sample consisted of 290 students pursuing various courses and aged between 18-22 years.  They were selected from Mysuru and Bengaluru cities of Karnataka city through simple random sampling. The students answered Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI-1989) scale which measured global sleep quality.  Results revealed that an alarming 74.8% of the selected students in the present study had poor sleep quality. Domicile of the college students had significant influence over sleep quality, students from urban area had poor sleep quality followed by students from rural and semi urban areas. Other factors-gender, age, and course pursued did not have significant influence over sleep quality of the college students.
Mindfulness as the Key to Well-Being: A Review of Literature
Authors: Srinidhi Vasudevan  , Jayasankara K. Reddy
Published: November 2022

Objective: This study aims to examine the view of the practice of mindfulness as a important factor for wellbeing. Methods: An extensive systematic electronic review (Google Scholar, EBSO, JSTOR, ProQuest Science, Science Direct and Research Gate, NCBI, PsycINFO) using key words ‘Mindfulness’, ‘Hinduism’ ‘Buddhism’ and ‘Well-being’. Results: 150 published studies from 1984 to 2014 were obtained out of which 20 are reviewed. Conclusion: Mindfulness has been recommended in several scripture and religious texts as a key aspect for well-being of self. This conclusion can be validated using the various programs studied in current research that provide empirical evidence to support the statements found in the early literature. There is a need to develop a standardized training procedure for mindfulness and test it across various age groups.
Relationship between Initial Trauma Processing Strategies and Posttraumatic Growth among Survivors of Garissa University Terrorist Attack, Kenya
Authors: Asatsa Stephen  , Dr. Sabina Mutisya  , Dr. Bethwell Owuor
Published: November 2022

The study investigated the predictive relationship between initial trauma processing strategies and posttraumatic growth among Garissa University terrorist attack survivors. The study was anchored on the organismic valuing theory after adversity, and adopted the correlation research design. A total sample of 200 participants was selected using simple random sampling technique. Quantitative data were collected using a standardized questionnaire, the21 item Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and Initial Trauma Processing Scale (ITRS). Data were analyzed using univariate analysis, Pearson correlation and multiple regression analysis. The study found positive significant relationship between initial trauma processing strategies and posttraumatic growth among the survivors of Garissa University terrorist attack (R2=0.121, F=6.474, P≤0.05). The study further found that intrusion response and arousal response strategies were significantly and positively related to all the 6 posttraumatic growth domains: relating to others, personal strength, spiritual change, appreciation of life, new possibilities and overall posttraumatic growth. Cognitive alteration strategy was significant and positively related to 2 the posttraumatic growth domains: appreciation of life and total posttraumatic growth. Avoidance response strategy was not related to any of the posttraumatic growth domains. These findings may be relevant in designing future interventions for trauma survivors that are growth focused as complementary approaches to the existing crisis-focused counseling.
Family caregiver Burden in Bipolar I Disorder and Schizophrenia: A Comparative Study
Authors: Dr. Jomon Joy  , Dr. Krishnan. S  , Dr. Jayaprakashan K. P  , Dr. Anil Prabhakaran
Published: November 2022

Objectives: To compare the extent and pattern of caregiver burden in families of bipolar I disorder and Schizophrenia. Materials and methods: Study design: Cross sectional study with internal comparison. Study setting: The study was conducted in the psychiatry outpatient department, Government Medical College Trivandrum, India. Study period: 6 months Study population: Primary care givers, accompanying patients diagnosed as having schizophrenia and bipolar I disorder. Inclusion criteria Cases-Diagnosis of schizophrenia as per DSM IV TR criteria, Diagnosis of bipolar 1 disorder as per DSM-IV TR criteria which includes mania, depression, mixed with/without psychotic features. Patients with their minimum duration of illness 2yrs only were recruited. Only patients who on regular follow up & on maintenance medication were included. Caregiver-Living with the patient in the same environment for at least 12 months & directly involved in giving care to patient.64 caregivers of patients diagnosed with bipolar I disorder and schizophrenia was assessed using Burden Assessment Scale. Results: The study showed that the extent and pattern of burden among caregivers of schizophrenic patients were more than that among bipolar I disorder. The burden was felt more in the areas of physical health, caregiver routine, support of patient, patient behavior, caregiver strategy. Conclusion: The determinant factors that were found to influence caregiver burden in both groups were increased severity of illness, more time spent per day in caregiving.
Optimism Promotes Organizational Commitment
Authors: Devika Bhowmik  , Anjali Sahai
Published: November 2022

Optimism is not just faith, but rather the ability to channelize one’s own capabilities, towards building a brighter future. It is a very positive force in the workplace. Optimists may be motivated to work harder; be more satisfied and have high morale, high levels of aspiration and set stretch goals persevere in the face of obstacles and difficulties and make attributions of personal failures and setbacks as temporary, not as personal in adequacy whereas ,Organizational commitment is the unique bond employees experience with the work place and Organization. The present study measures the relationship between optimism and organizational commitment among employees of private sector. For this purpose two scales were used, the Life Orientation Test given by Scheier (1985) and Organizational Commitment Scale by Upinder Dhar, Prashant Mishra & D.K Srivastava (2002).The results indicate significant relationship between optimism and organizational commitment.
Self Confidence of Male and Female Sportsman
Authors: Anil Dilipsing Taur
Published: November 2022

The aim of this study was to examine self-confidence of sportsman’s. Hypothesis: There will have high level of self-confidence male sportsman’s better than female sportsman’s. To conduct study, tools were used Agnihotris Self Confidence Inventory (ASCI) has been designed by Dr. Rekha Agnihotrito measure the self-confidence of the sportsman’s. For this study following statistical techniques were used, Mean, Standard Deviation, t-test. The present study was conducted on 60sportsmen. The sample included of 30 male and 30 Female from sport authority of India (SAI) in Aurangabad The findings of the study significance difference between self-confidence of male sportsman’s and female sportsman’s.
Comparison of Perceptual Ranking of Languages, Subjects and Teachers by Students with Learning Difficulty
Authors: Purusotham P  , Venkatesan S  , Pavithragini ,  , Lancy D’Souza  , Jayaraju R
Published: November 2022

This study deals with the comparison of ranking of various languages and subjects as given by students with learning difficulty.  The students with learning difficulty were instructed to rank order their liking for, both, his/her favorite teacher/s as well as the languages and subjects in their school curriculum. A total of 32 students (27 boys; 5 girls) with learning difficulty answered a structured questionnaire during clinical interview. The data was subjected to both descriptive and inferential statistics (Cramer’s V). Results revealed that in the case of languages, the pattern of ranking was similar for both students and teachers. However, their ranking of subjects revealed a similar trend, the pattern of ranking was found to be similar for both students and teachers.  Implications of the study are delineated.
Impact of the Perception of Work and Professional Aspirations on the Involvement of Medical Staff at Cocody University Hospital (Abidjan)
Authors: YAO René Yao  , YEO Elisabeth  , SILUE Dotanan Emmanuel
Published: November 2022

Based on the theories of social representations and expectations, this study analyzes the factors influencing the involvement in the work of the medical personnel and more particularly the midwives of the Cocody Hospital. Following a survey of 80 midwives using a questionnaire, those with a favorable perception of work are more involved in work than their counterparts who have an unfavorable perception. Similarly, midwives who nurture a strong occupational aspiration are also more involved in performing their function compared to their pairs who develop rather a low occupational aspiration.
Cognitive Functions and Medication Compliance in relation to Quality of Life in Persons with Schizophrenia
Authors: Gagandeep Singh  , Manoj Kumar Bajaj  , Subhash Das
Published: November 2022

Background: Findings of different studies on the relationship between cognitive functions, medical compliance and quality of life in persons with schizophrenia are still contradictory and unclear. Aim: The present study aimed to examine the impact and relationship of cognitive functions and medical compliance on the quality of life in persons with Schizophrenia. Research Design: Single group cross-sectional design was used. Incidental purposive sampling method was employed to select the sample. Methods and Materials: 20 persons with schizophrenia were selected from the outpatient department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College & Hospital, Chandigarh as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were administered various neuropsychological tests to assess the cognitive functions, Medication Adherence scale to assess the Medication Compliance and Quality of life scale for assessing Quality of life. Statistical analysis: Mean, Frequency, Pearson ‘r’ and Linear Regression were used to analyze the data. Results: Significant deficits were found in cognitive functions in all the participants. Around 75% of the participants were compliant to medication. Significant correlations were found among different domains of Cognitive Functions, Medication Compliance and Quality of Life It was also found that all the 20 participants had poor quality of life. Medication compliance, DVT, LMT (IR-DR) and visual working memory were found to be significant predictors of QoL. Conclusions: A clear link between cognitive functions, medication compliance and QoL is found in the present study.
Factors Affecting the Career Decision Making of Secondary School Students
Authors: Priyanka Dani  , Hetvi Desai
Published: November 2022

This paper presents the findings of a study conducted to explore the factors affecting the career decision making of secondary school students in Gandhinagar, India. The factors taken into consideration are: Personal, Social, Educational, work culture and family. The research was carried out on the random sample of 120 students of class 10thstudying in a government school. The Career Conflict Scale (CCS-KAR) by Dr. Aneet Kumar and Career Decision Scale [Third Revision (1976)] by Samuel H. Osipow, Clarke G. Carney, Jane Winer, Barbara Yanico and Maryanne Koschier. The data was analysed with the help of Pearson’s Product Moment Method of Correlation. The results revealed no significant one factor that affected the career decision making of the secondary students but a combination of them.
Effect of Violent TV Serial on Aggression of Adolescents from Urban and Rural Area
Authors: Dr. S. S. Rane  , Dr Pravin Baviskar
Published: November 2022

The present research study investigated effect of Violent TV serial on aggression of adolescents from urban and rural area students. For this purpose a sample is taken which is the representative of the population. The population of the research was chosen from secondary school students from the different public school of Jalgaon city. The research sample consists of 160 students (80 boys and 80 girls). Random sampling method of sampling was used for selection of data.  The investigator was used Aggression questionnaire developed by Dr. Buss and Perry to collect the necessary data. The obtained data was statistically analyzed by using mean, SD and t then ANOVA.
The Hidden Identity: Exploring Experiences of one of the youngest Transgender Woman in India
Authors: Aishwarya Chawla
Published: November 2022

The transgender community in India today is subject to discrimination, antagonism and rejection, and kept at bay from the normative paradigm set by society. Transgender individuals are excluded from normal social and cultural life, and are not granted basic human rights because of their gender dysphoria. This paper is the case analysis of a young woman dealing with stressful life situations and consequent coping mechanisms employed, supported by suggested interventions. I embarked on this project with the intention to understand the dilemmas and the coping mechanisms adopted by members of the transgender community, after putting away my lens that proclaimed a gender binary. A sixteen-year-old student, renowned for being one of the first few Indians outspoken about her transgender identity, is the subject of this study. Her story has already struck a chord with people across the country. The case study method employed an idiographic approach under which Free Association, Semi-Structured Interview and the Bem’s Sex Role Inventory were administered. Accordingly, the thematic analysis was conducted to focus on recurrent ideas like childhood memories, hardships faced, societal influences, self-perception, physical and psychological concerns, wishes, desires and future goals. The learned result was that the subject faced incredibly stressful experiences and employed certain coping mechanisms that are gender individuals do not.
Motivation of the Terrorists: A Case Study
Authors: Dr. S. Malini
Published: November 2022

Objective: A violent act of terrorist group produces wide spread fear among common people and obtains worldwide recognition by attracting the attention of the media. They harass the government, affect the country’s economy and influence government decisions to satisfy their vengeance. Terrorist’s activities aim towards destruction. The allocated resources by the government sectors to the task of preventing terrorism are not completely fruitful due to lack of foundation in understanding the terrorist’s behavior. Methods: A terror attack in the present study is a series of bomb blast that took place at Mumbai on 11th July 2006. These attacks have posed the question of security for its citizens. 30 terrorist participated in the bomb blast were brought by Anti terror Squad of Mumbai for subjecting to the scientific techniques of Narco analysis, Polygraph and Brain Mapping tests collectively called deception detection tests. Application of these scientific techniques to evaluate criminal evidence has advanced the criminal justice system throughout the country. When criminals erase all the evidences of their involvement scientific and highly sophisticated scientific methods are required to trace the involvement of criminals. Results and conclusions: Behavior of a terrorist varies depending on their individual intelligence, education, finance and their affiliation to organization. Factors such as perceived injustice, religion, identity, belongingness and autonomy are seen as psychological motivation for an individual in joining and staying with the terrorist groups. Joining a terrorist group gives them a sense of revolutionary heroism and self-importance that they previously lacked as individuals. Understanding varied terrorist motivations and behaviors at the individual level can provide insight to the causes of particular behaviors and helps in framing. This study is an effort to help Government to improve counterterrorist methods and policies by understanding their motivational behavior.
A Look at Mental State of the Victims of a Disastrous Flood: An Experience from Kashmir
Authors: Altaf Ahmad Malla
Published: November 2022

Background and objectives: Floods have potentially a negative impact, not only on the physical health but also on the mental health of the affected population. Our aim was to find the pattern of psychiatric morbidity in the flood victims who visited a mental health camp. Methods: This was a cross sectional study, approved by Ethical Committee of government medical college, Srinagar. Written informed consent from the subjects was taken. Semi-structured questionnaire was used to record the socio-demographic status. MINI-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI-Plus) was used to assess the psychiatric diagnosis. Results: A total of 115 subjects visited the camp. Most of them belonged to 40-49 years age group (41.74%), females (66.96%) out-numbered males. Most of patients belonged to nuclear families (55.65%). 66 (57.39%) of our subjects had major depressive disorder, 14 (12.17%) had generalized anxiety disorder, 7 (6.09%) had panic disorder, 7 (6.09%) had post-traumatic stress disorder and 5 (4.35%) had adjustment disorder. 16 (13.91%) of our subjects where not found to have any psychiatric disorder. Conclusion: Large number of people is potentially in need of psychological attention following exposure to a disaster such as floods. The people, who are at potential risk of developing psychiatric disorders such as those in poor health and those who have been relocated, may benefit from targeted mental health services following a disaster like floods. In our study, major depressive disorder was the most common disorder affecting flood victims with 57.39% of the patients suffering from it.
Extent of Facebook Addiction among College Students: Influence of Select Demographic Factors
Authors: Lancy D’Souza  , Samyukta A
Published: November 2022

The current study is aimed at finding out the extent of Facebook addiction among graduate students in the Mysuru city. The sample consisted of 411(215 male and 196 female) students pursuing different courses aged between 17- 25 years, selected through simple random sampling. The students completed The Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (2012), which measured addiction in six elements –salience, mood modification, tolerance, withdrawal, conflict and relapse. Chi square test was employed to find out the levels of addiction by various demographic factors and ‘t’ test was employed to find out the gender differences in the extent of Facebook addiction by male and female students on various elements. On the whole 9.7% of the sample studied was Facebook addicts, approximately 43% of the students selected in the present study had moderate to high Facebook addiction.  Gender had significant influence over Facebook addiction; male students had higher addiction on Facebook than female students. Further analysis revealed that male students had higher addiction in only two of the elements of Facebook addiction-Tolerance and relapse than female students. Other factors- age, and course pursued did not have significant influence over sleep quality of the college students.
Effect of Parental Behavior on Academic Achievement of IX Standard Students
Authors: Dr. R. Girija
Published: November 2022

Academic Achievement is the most important aspect of student life. It is influenced by good number of factors. They may be Personality factors, Environmental factors. One such factors is parental behavior. Therefore the present study is an attempt to study the effect of parental behavior on academic achievement of secondary school students. The sample of 600 IX standard students were selected by proportionate stratified random sampling technique from secondary schools of Tumkur Educational district, Karnataka. The data was collected by using Dr. Uma Saxena and Dr. N. K. Saxena’s parental behavior inventory. The findings reveal that students with high parental behavior were better in academic achievement. Students of Undaided schools were better in their academic achievement and it also reveals that academic achievement of girls was better than that of boys.
Comparative Efficacy of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy in Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Authors: Dr. Pallavi Raj  , Dr. Nov Rattan Sharma
Published: November 2022

Background: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT) researchers carry assumptions about the characteristics of these therapies, and the extent to which they differ from one another. This article examines proposed differences between ACT and CBT for Generalised anxiety disorder, including aspects of treatment components, processes, and outcomes. Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT) is an empirically supported treatment for anxiety disorders. However, not all individuals respond to treatment and many who show improvement do not maintain their gains over the long-term. Thus, alternative treatments are explored. Methods: The current study (N=30) was a three group design, comparing Cognitive Behaviour  Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Control group of participants with ICD 10 diagnosis of Generalised Anxiety Disorder has been taken. Participants completed 12 sessions of CBT or ACT or a 12-week waiting period. Baseline assessment done with all the participants and post-treatment assessment was done after completion of the therapy sessions. Assessments consisted of clinician ratings measures. As it is a three group design so Kruskal-Wallis H test has been used for the analysis of data to examine between-group differences on outcomes measures. Result: Both treatment groups control group, with no significant differences observed between CBT and ACT on post assessment. Conclusion: Overall improvement was similar between ACT and CBT, indicating that ACT is a highly viable treatment for anxiety disorders as CBT.
Academic and Psychological Correlates of Self-Concept in Learning Disabled Adolescents
Authors: Aditi Sonthwal  , Dr. Meena Jain
Published: November 2022

The purpose of the current study was to assess and analyze the relationship between self-concept, locus of control and academic achievement among learning disabled adolescents aging 12-18 years. A sample of 30 participants was chosen through purposive sampling from special educational institutions with mean age of 15.2 years. They were administered the Self-Concept Questionnaire (Dr. Raj Kumar Saraswat), and Locus of Control Scale (Km. Roma Pal), and academic achievement was assessed as per classroom percentage scores. The results indicated that adolescents with learning disabilities had average Total self-concept and average locus of control.  Furthermore, in social, educational and intellectual domains of self-concept adolescents with learning disabilities scored below average. The findings revealed a significant relationship between self-concept and locus of control. The results also indicated a significant relationship between self-concept and academic achievement. Adolescents with low academic scores had below average self-concept. The findings are helpful for the educators and care givers to provide suitable education for learning disabled students to inculcate positive attitude and wholesome development.
Exploring the Poetic Personality: A Quantitative Research on Personality of Aspiring Poets
Authors: Manyata Sharma  , Dr. Komal Chandiramani
Published: November 2022

Personality is the unique way in which each individual thinks, acts, and feels throughout life. Creative writing is a way of studying an individual observes his/her surroundings and how they sew them in a string of thoughtful words. Poetry is a component of creative writing.  Every poem that the poet composes is not merely the expression of his emotions, thoughts, reflections, and vision, but each word and line in the poem carries the personality of the poet. The objective of the present study was to explore the personality of poets and was analyzed quantitatively. BIG Five Personality (John, Donahue, & Kentle, 1991) was administered to 100 undergraduates (50 poets and 50 non poets) of the age group 18-21 years. The assumptions of t-test were tested using levene’s test of homogeneity and variances and Shapiro-Wilk test of normality. T-test revealed significant differences in three traits i.e, openness, extraversion and neuroticism. This suggested that poets are more open, introvert and high on neuroticism as compared to non-poets. The research was concluded by briefly foregrounding some of the study’s implications and future directions.
Study of Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) on Eating Disorder of Women
Authors: Amrapali Jogdand
Published: November 2022

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a disease affecting women at reproductive age. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormones imbalance that causes infertility, obesity, and excessive facial hair on women, can also lead to severe mental health issues including anxiety, depression and eating disorders. Women with PCOS may have infrequent or prolonged menstrual periods or excess male hormone (androgen) levels. The ovaries may develop numerous small collection of fluid (follicles) and fail to regularly release eggs. (PCOS) affects up to almost 27 percent of women during childbearing years. Italian physician Antonio Wallis Neri first described its symptoms in 1721.
Case Study: Meta Model of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) as an effective mode of therapy for Moderate Depression
Authors: Taniya Ahuja
Published: November 2022

Aim: The present case study looks at the effectiveness of Meta Model of Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) for therapeutic treatment of Clinical Depression. Method: The present case-study is a qualitative research on 18 years old teenager, clinically diagnosed with Moderate Depression using Beck’s Depression Inventory-II, and received Neuro Linguistic Programming Sessions thrice a week over a duration of 2 months (18 sessions – 60 minutes each). Evaluation was done by comparing the scores of Becks Depression Inventory-II at the time of joining with progress at 2 months of therapeutic treatment. Comparisons were made for Depressed Mood, Loss of interest & Enjoyment, increased fatigability, performance in Work related activities and Social Engagements, and Worries. Techniques of Meta Model were used for delivering therapeutic treatment. Results: The BDI-II score recorded at the time of joining was 29 and at the end of18thsession, the scores dipped down to 10. Hence, result evidenced that consistent application and training of techniques of Meta Model (Neuro Linguistic Programming) can be used as an effective treatment of moderate depression.
Identifying the Effective Factors in the Process of Commercialization of Research from the Viewpoint of the Khoy Azad University Masters in the Academic Year of 97-96
Authors: Bagher Sardari
Published: November 2022

The present study was conducted with the aim of identifying factors in the commercialization of research from the point of view of the Khoy Azad University professors. The statistical population of this research is all 114 full-time faculty members of Islamic Azad University, Khoy Branch, who taught in the academic year of 97-96. Due to the low population density, the sample in this research is the same as the statistical society. A commercialization questionnaire was used by Abbasi Esfanjani and Foruzandeh Dehkordi (2013) to collect data. Validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by using existing resources and comments of the faculty members of the educational sciences and its perpetuity was obtained through Cronbach’s alpha coefficient of 0.778. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (factor analysis) have been used to analyze the information. The results of the study showed that the underlying, structural and behavioral factors are among the effective factors influencing the commercialization of research from the viewpoints of the professors of Khoy Azad University.
Managing Dissociative Disorder with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy: A Case Study
Authors: Gavneet Kaur Pruthi  , Gavneet Kaur Pruthi
Published: November 2022

The presentation of dissociative symptoms is not uncommon in clinical settings, particularly when the client has suffered trauma. The phenomenon of dissociation ranges from benign incidents, such as daydreaming, to potentially life-threatening experiences when it precipitates self-harm. Its presentation may be subtle, belying the distress which it can provoke. Cognitive therapists are well equipped to help clients formulate a working conceptualization of the dissociative episode and to develop a range of coping skills to manage and overcome the experience. This paper discusses practical ways in which the cognitive therapists use standard cognitive behaviour therapy to help clients to better deal with the distressing aspects of dissociation.
Role of Demographical Factors in Relapse of Patients with Schizophrenia
Authors: Nishtha Gaba  , Ashok Kumar Patel
Published: November 2022

Schizophrenia is one of the most serious psychiatric condition in all the mental illness, relapse is very common in psychiatric disorder, which increases the economic burden on the healthcare system especially on the family. The present study was aimed to find out the role of demographical factors in relapse of schizophrenic patients. Methods & material: Data were collected from the outpatient door (OPD) and inpatient door (IPD), department of psychiatry Post Graduate Institute of Behavioral and Medical Sciences (PGIBAMS), Raipur, Chhattisgarh. The only diagnosed case as per the international classification of diseases -10 (ICD-10) were included in the study. A semi-structured demographical data sheet (e.g. age, gender, religion, residence, etc.) was administered. Majority of the patients were male (58.3%), married (65.0%), Hindu by religion were (96.7%), most of them hailed from rural areas (66.7%), educated up to secondary (48.3%) and (71.7%) belonging to the nuclear family. Results of the study can be concluded that more than one factors are responsible for the relapse in patients with schizophrenia and study also pointed out that there is need to develop a better health care facility in the rural area.
Impact of Smartphone Addiction on Life Satisfaction of Prospective Teacher
Authors: Catherene Nithya. S
Published: November 2022

Smartphones have become an integral part of our day-to-day life. We live in a “smart youth culture” society, which requires every individual to carry a smartphone with him.  As quoted by Haruki Marukami,” Smartphones have become so convenient that they are an inconvenience”, smartphones have become both a necessity and a menace.  Gone are the days where smartphones are used for making calls. A recent survey (2018) conducted by Aligarh University has concluded that students check their mobile devices as many as 150 times in a day on an average. This is rightly termed as smartphone addiction. This study is conducted among 100 prospective teachers to find their smartphone addiction in correlation with their satisfaction in life. Teachers play a very important role in molding students’ life, thus a good teacher is expected to be aware of her problems regarding addiction. Smartphone overuse causes physical, psychological and social problems among student-teachers. According to National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (NIMHNS) clinic, Science For Healthy Use Of Technology (SHUT) gets 5 cases weekly (2017) of youngsters suffering from mobile addictive disorders compared to 1 case in every few weeks. The study was conducted at different education colleges in Chennai District. The sample was randomly selected and it comprised of 100 female prospective teachers. The results reveal that there is a significant difference the level of addiction of smartphones among the prospective teachers and also there is a significant difference in the addiction level and the life satisfaction level of the prospective teachers.
Token Economy – Technique to Reduce Violence and Destructive Behavior among Intellectual Disabled Children
Authors: Hemamalini. T  , Prof. Ramaswamy C
Published: November 2022

The present study aims at examining the effectiveness of a token economy in reducing violence and destructive behavior. A total of 100 children from the various disabled school of Mysore city was screened for PBBS (NIMH, 2015), to assess the level of violence and destructive behavior. Among them, 10 students were randomly assigned for the experimental group, who received 12 intervention sessions (Received tokens for minimizing the targeted behavior) and another 10 were assigned for a control group who did not receive any intervention. The directional hypothesis was formulated and the obtained results were statistically analyzed using independent samples ‘t’ tests and repeated measure ANOVA The obtained ‘t’ scores before implementation of intervention technique indicated no significant difference between both the group. Repeated measure ANOVA revealed that introduction of the token economy had a positive effect in reducing the violence and destructive behavior among the intellectually disabled children.