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A Comparative Study on Dimensions of Role Efficacy between Middle and Lower Management of Universities in Rajasthan
Authors: Chaudhary A. K  , Jain N
Published: September 2020

The performance of a person working in an organization depends on his own potential effectiveness, technical competence, managerial experience as well as the design of the role that he performs in the organization is called role efficacy. The purpose of the present research work is to compare role efficacy of middle and lower management employee’s universities of Rajasthan. Respondents were directly contacted for filling up the standard questionnaire of Role Efficacy Scale, developed by Dr. Udai Pareek. The ten dimensions of role efficacy namely (Centrality, Self-role integration, Proactively, Creativity, Inter-role linkage, Helping relationship, Super ordination, Influence, Personal growth and Coordination) were analyzed through t-test. The results conclude that there is significant difference on dimensions inter role linkage, helping relationship and coordination of role efficacy of middle and lower management. The significance of the study is based on the challenges facing higher education and to improve their academic standard through role efficacy of middle and lower level management.
Assessing the Role of Coping Styles as Mediators for Hope and Optimism in Measuring Academic Motivation among First Generation Learners
Authors: Dr. Ruchi Gautam  , Sachita Passi
Published: September 2020

The present study was conducted to examine the impact of positive psychological strengths hope and optimism on academic motivation. To study the role of proactive coping, avoidance coping and emotion coping as a mediator of hope and optimism with academic motivation of students. College students participated. Significant positive relations found for hope and optimism. Regression analysis showed proactive coping significantly mediated the relations of hope and optimism with academic motivation.
Study of Personality Traits of Tobacco-Users and Non-Users among Students
Authors: Dr. Ruturaj H. Jaiswal
Published: September 2020

Tobacco use is a multi- dimensional and a worldwide problem with an alarming increase in its incidences. Adolescence continuing use of tobacco is major public health problem in India. The present study was attempted to study the personality traits of tobacco users (TU) than tobacco non-users (TNU) students. The purposive sampling method was adopted to select the sample. The sample consisted of 100 subject with tobacco users (n=50) and non-users (n=50) were selected from different schools and colleges of Jamnagar city of Gujarat state. The tools used were Eysenck’s Personality Inventory, gujarati version. Student-T test was used to analyses the data. The present study revealed that there is significant difference between student tobacco users and non-users on Neuroticism and Extraversion dimensions of personality. Student tobacco users score higher on both dimensions of personality than non-users. Conclusion: when tobacco prevention and intervention program are developed, these personality traits should be consider in addition to physiological aspects.
Role of Mindfulness‐Based Cognitive Therapy in Alleviating Psychological Distress among Cancer Patients
Authors: Fatemeh Abdollahi  , Prof. Mahmood S. Khan
Published: September 2020

The purpose of this research was to examine the research literature on role of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy in alleviating psychological distress among cancer patients. World Health Organization and medical experts have expressed alarm about constantly the growing problem of cancer patients in the world. The researcher emphasize that the diagnosis of cancer not only has obvious physical ramifications for the patient, but also the trauma of a diagnosis produces psychological problem such as somewhat hardly manageable distress as well, and in the face of psychological stressors that negatively impact the patient’s overall quality of life. The present study examined the results of various studies, for identifying the potential efficacy of MBCT as it could be applied to patients with cancer which presents psychological distress. Research on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy has supported the safety and effectiveness of this approach might be used with distress associated problems among cancer patients also other studies obtained results signified the effectiveness of this therapy while dealing with cancer patients showed significant impact in alleviating different type of problems associated with this disease. It suggests need for a comprehensive solution that combines medical, psychological, social and behavioral approach to this complex problem in initiating the distress of cancer patients.
Effect of Parental Deprivation on Self Confidence of Adolescents
Authors: Renu Tomer  , Dr. Alpna Agrawal
Published: September 2020

The aim of this study was to explore the effect of parental deprivation on self-confidence of adolescents. In the present study 4×2 factorial design was used. There were two independent variables, the first independent variable was parental deprivation, and distinguished at four levels that is mother deprivation, father deprivation, both deprivation and no deprivation. The second independent variable was gender distinguished at two levels that is male and female. 160 subjects (9th and 10th class) were selected for the study. Out of which 40 subjects have mother deprivation, 40 have father deprivation, 40 have both deprivation and 40 have no deprivation. In each group there were equal no of male and female. Data was collected with the help of “Agnihotri self-confidence Inventory”. Obtained data were analyzed by mean, ANOVA and newman-Keuls comparison test, result reveal that parental deprivation and gender significantly affect the self-confidence of adolescents.
A Study of Adjustment of Married and Unmarried Employees in Industry
Authors: Dr. B. K. Gamit
Published: September 2020

The present study examines the effects of adjustment of married and unmarried employees in industry The sample consisted of 120 married and unmarried employees out of which 78 were married and 42 where unmarried employees. For this purpose of investigation “Bell Adjustment Inventory” by Dr. S.M. Mohsin, Dr. Shamshad Hussain and Dr. Khursheed Jehan was used. The obtained data were analyzed through‘t’ test to know the mean difference between married and unmarried employees.  The result shows that there is significant difference in adjustment of married and unmarried employees in industry at 0.01 levels.
Effect of Meditation on Stress Management of IBS Patients
Authors: Renu Tomer  , Dr. Mridula Sharma
Published: September 2020

Meditation is an intensely personal and spiritual experience. The purpose of meditation technique is to channel awareness in positive direction by concentrating on inner self. A study was carried out to study the effect of meditation on stress management of IBS patients. Stress management scale constructed by Singh and Srivastava was administrated to patients consisted of 80 IBS patients of between  age group of 20-40 years,2 groups were taken one –who meditated (experimental group )  and one who did not meditate (controlled group ). For analysis of data t-test is run. Result showed that patients showed better stress management in the group of patients who meditated in comparison to controlled group who did not meditate.
Student’s Creativity in Relation to Locus of Control: a Study of Mysore University, India
Authors: Prof. Anu Singh Lather  , Dr. Shilpa Jain  , Ms. Anju Dwivedi Shukla
Published: September 2020

The study explored the relationship of creativity and locus of control of students coming from  various academic disciplines (Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Centre for Women Studies, Mathematics, Food and Nutrition and  Geography).The data was collected from a sample of 450 students of Mysore University out of which 40 belonged to Electronics and communication, 44 were from Civil Engineering, 40 from Environmental Sciences, 37 from Biotechnology, 40 from Geography, 16 from mathematics, 20 from Food and Nutrition and 7 from Centre for Women Studies. Abbreviated Torrance Test for Adults and Levenson’s Locus of Control tests were administered on students and their socio – demographic information was taken. Results showed that highly creative students are significantly higher on Internal Locus of Control and the students who were low on creativity are significantly higher on External Locus of Control. The study also found that students at post graduate level were significantly higher on Powerful Others as compared to students at under graduate level. Students with low creativity at both post graduate and undergraduate levels and from all disciplines are significantly higher on powerful others (external locus of control) as compared to the students with high creativity, while students with high creativity at post postgraduate and undergraduate level and from all disciplines are significantly higher on individual control as compared to students with low creativity at both the levels. The results also show that students from Geography are significantly higher on powerful others as compared to students from other disciplines, while students from centre for women studies are significantly lower on powerful others as compared to students from other academic disciplines except food and nutrition students. Students from Centre for women studies are significantly lower on chance control as compared to students from mathematics, environment sciences, biotechnology, civil engineering, and geography. However the students of geography are significantly higher on chance control as compared to students from mathematics, food and nutrition, electronics and communication, and centre for women studies.
Relationship of Love, Affect and Wellbeing
Authors: Dr. Thiyam Kiran Singh  , Aastha Dhingra
Published: September 2020

Love is more than a close friendship. It acts as a major facilitator of interpersonal relationship. Love is positive in nature and leaves a positive affect on every individual. An individual in love not only feels positive but spreads positivity around. They smile, be kind to other people, behave compassionately with everyone. If the person is happy then he is likely to be psychologically and emotionally healthy. The current study aimed at understanding the relationship between love, affect and wellbeing among young females aged between 20-25 years. The study reported a significant positive relationship between love and positive affect with the significant correlation of 0.29 at 0.05 levels (p<0.05). It was also found a significant positive relationship between love and wellbeing with the significant correlation of 0.58 at 0.01 level (p<0.01). This means that people in love experience positive emotions and healthy wellbeing. The correlation between love and negative affect came out to be insignificant. The correlation turned out to be -0.13. This means that people in love do not experience negative emotions.
Childhood Psychological Abuse and Mental Health of Youth
Authors: Deepa K Damodaran  , Jeny Rapheal  , Varghese Paul.K
Published: September 2020

Mental health is clearly an integral part of health. It is part of an individual’s capacity to lead a happy and fulfilling life. As a form of child maltreatment psychological abuse can have a significant impact upon the mental health. The current study examined the influencing role of psychological abuse on mental health among 211 Keralite undergraduate youth between 18 to 24 years from data collected using Mental Health Inventory and Childhood Experiences of Care and Abuse Questionnaire-2. Results revealed average mental health of youth with no significant gender difference in mental health and in the prevalence of psychological abuse except in its severity from father. Psychological abuse significantly correlated with mental health variables. A 2 way ANOVA showed significant main effect of severe maternal psychological abuse on mental health. Severity of parental psychological abuse significantly predicted poor mental health (18.7% variability). The findings indicate the need for more effective measures to prevent psychological abuse of children.
Emotional Intelligence and Academic Achievement among Advantage and Disadvantage Children
Authors: Dr. Smritikana Mitra Ghosh
Published: September 2020

In the present investigation an attempt has been made to reveal the relationship of emotional intelligence and academic achievement. It also studies the emotional intelligence and academic achievement of high and low socio economic status children. Sample for the study includes 200 (100 high socio economic status and 100 low socio economic status) of class Xth of Ranchi. The data were analyzed with the help of t-ratio and product moment coefficients of correlation. The findings of the study reveal positive relationship between emotional intelligence and academic achievement. The study also reveals that students with high and low socio economic status differ from one another on emotional intelligence and academic achievement.
Person of the Issue: William James (1842-1910)
Authors: Ankit Patel
Published: September 2020

William James was an original thinker in and between the disciplines of physiology, psychology and philosophy. His twelve-hundred page masterwork, The Principles of Psychology (1890), is a rich blend of physiology, psychology, philosophy, and personal reflection that has given us such ideas as “the stream of thought” and the baby’s impression of the world “as one great blooming, buzzing confusion” (PP 462). It contains seeds of pragmatism and phenomenology, and influenced generations of thinkers in Europe and America, including Edmund Husserl, Bertrand Russell, John Dewey, and Ludwig Wittgenstein. James studied at Harvard’s Lawrence Scientific School and the School of Medicine, but his writings were from the outset as much philosophical as scientific. “Some Remarks on Spencer’s Notion of Mind as Correspondence” (1878) and “The Sentiment of Rationality” (1879, 1882) presage his future pragmatism and pluralism, and contain the first statements of his view that philosophical theories are reflections of a philosopher’s temperament.
A Comparative Study on Aggression and Emotional Intelligence among College Students of Rural and Urban Area
Authors: Mr. Sharad V. Sawalkar
Published: September 2020

The study was conducted on 30 students of rural area and 30 of urban area were randomly selected from Chalisgaon and Pachora Talukas of Jalgaon District.  The criterion measure chosen to test the hypothesis in this study was aggression inventory by M. K. Sultania (2006) and emotional intelligence scale by Dr. S. K. Mangal and Dr. Shubhra Mangal (2004). The data was collected through direct contact with the respondents. The findings revealed that there is no significant difference between Aggression level among rural and urban area students, the calculated ‘t’ ratio was 0.148. There is significant difference between Emotional Intelligence among rural and urban area students, the calculated ‘t’ ratio was 1.269.
Personality Traits and Psychological Well-being among Youths of Rajkot District
Authors: Mohit M. Pandya  , Nitin R. Korat
Published: September 2020

The purpose of present study was to find out correlation between the youths’ Personality Traits and Psychological well-being. The said sample was 120 both males and females in equal numbers was selected through random sampling. Personality Traits Inventory &Psychological well-being Inventory are tailor-made instruments, having sufficient reliability and validity. For the purpose of analysis, The Karl-Pearson ‘r’ technique was used. Present study reveals the result that there is significant positive correlation between the youths’ Personality Traits and Psychological well-being. The authors suggest that there is a need to explore the rural and the urban youths’ correlation in the line of above study.
A Comparative Study of Aesthetic, Economic and Political Values of Undergraduate Students
Authors: Kruti Sharma
Published: September 2020

This study focused on, three out of six basic interests/ motives in personality: Aesthetic, Economic and Political values- of 300 undergraduate male & female students, studying in Fine-Arts and Business Administration streams. The sample was equally distributed among two of the streams and gender. Two way Analysis of Variance as a part of statistical analysis was employed, in order to examine the role of values. Results indicated that, students of Fine-Arts stream had significantly greater Aesthetic value than Business Administration students and Aesthetic value was also seen higher in females than males. It was also found that Economic value was greater in Business Administration students as compared to Fine-Arts students and it did not differ at gender level. Lastly, there was no significant difference observed in terms of Political value, concerning two of the streams; however male students seemed to have higher Political Value than female students.
Intellectual Functioning in Schizophrenia, Depression and Normal Control
Authors: Dr. Anuradha Wats
Published: September 2020

Background: Schizophrenia is one of the most severe and disabling of all mental illnesses. The diagnosis of schizophrenia invoices a constellation of signs and symptoms and impairment in occupational and social functioning. Mood disorders are also important & common psychiatric illnesses that represent a major cause of disability and mortality worldwide.
Material and Methods: Sample of the study30 male and female Depression patients and a sample of 30 male and female schizophrenia patients was selected both from OPD. A control group of 30 persons from general population, matched according to age, sex, and education with schizophrenia patients, were taken as per Inclusion & Exclusion criteria. The sample was selected using purposive sampling method. Samples were collected from P.G.I.B.M.S. Result: But post hoc analyses show that the schizophrenia and depressive groups differed significantly as the patients of depression had higher age mean than that of schizophrenia. Conclusion: Schizophrenia patients suffer from significant overall cognitive impairment; Have low concentration and inadequate visual organization. Depressive patients perform in a way similar to normal except in comprehension subtest.
Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Quality of Life (QOL) and Worry in Patients with Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Authors: Sheida Jabalameli  , Hamid Taher Neshat Doost  , Mohammad Bagher Kajbaf  , Hossein Molavi
Published: September 2020

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is one of the most common anxiety disorders. It has been reported that psychological treatments like Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is effective for patients with GAD. The purpose of the present research was to investigate the effectiveness of CBT on Quality of Life (QOL) and worry in patients with GAD. A sample of 30 patients with GAD who had been referred to psychiatry offices in Isfahan, Iran were selected and assigned into an experimental group (n=15) and a control group (n=15) randomly.  The experimental group received CBT in 8 weekly sessions. All participants completed the World Health Organization Quality Of Life-Brief (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire and the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ) at pretest, posttest and follow up. The results of MANCOVA showed that the mean scores of QOL in the experimental group was significantly higher than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) and the mean scores of worry in the experimental group was significantly lower than the control group at the posttest and follow up (P<0.05) It is concluded that CBT can be applied for the patients with GAD as a useful psychological treatment. In general, CBT can improve QOL and decrease worry in patients with GAD.
Psychological Well-Being among Public and Private Undertakings in Aligarh
Authors: Saqib Bashir  , Prof. Abu Sufiyan Zilli
Published: September 2020

The aim of this study was to compare the psychological well-being of public and private undertakings in Aligarh. The sample consisted of 100 participants including 50 each from public and private undertakings. Psychological well-being is a positive aspect that is present in every individual in varying degree& it is very important to measure psychological well-being among public & private sector due to its role of productivity in each sector. Psychological well Being is an important aspect for effective performance in each undertaking sector, as it determines the internal feelings to persuade the external actions .Low psychological well-being is obvious to effect any domain of our life may it be academic  or  work life. 42 item versions Psychological well being scale by Carol ryff was used to collect the data from different private & public undertakings in Aligarh. This scale consist of six dimensions namely Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, Personal Growth, Positive Relationship, Purpose in Life, Self-Acceptance. Mean, Standard Deviation and t-test were applied for analysis of data. The findings of this study revealed that over all psychological well-being of public undertakings is higher than private undertakings. Significant difference of overall psychological well-being was found between public and private undertakings in Aligarh .Furthermore, significant difference was found on all above mentioned dimensions of psychological well-being except autonomy and self-acceptance.
The Need for Comprehensive Counselling Services in Institutes of Higher Education in India
Authors: Dr. S. T. Janetius  , Dr. Mini. T. C
Published: September 2020

Adolescence is a period of quarter-life transition and college becomes the courtyard for this development. Adolescents, especially college students come to limelight for involving in various antisocial activities, campus violence, ragging incidents, eve-teasing, suicides, and multifarious relationships much more than productive academic pursuits. This has become a great concern for higher education institutions in India. Various government and nongovernment bodies have raised alarm over these untoward adolescent and campus related issues and, highly recommend counselling services in the campuses. However, no comprehensive counselling or guidance program has been drafted by the governing bodies to assist the students or manage adolescences for betterment. Although India has the ancient gurukula tradition which paved the way for a holistic and integral development through education, counselling and wellbeing services have not taken deep roots today in the educational system. This empirical study proposes a comprehensive counselling service for the institutes of higher education by studying the major problems of college students in Tamil Nadu.
Positivity in Mental and Physical Health
Authors: Urvashi Sharma  , Dr. Ravindra Kumar
Published: September 2020

Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Mental health refers to our overall psychological well-being. It includes the way we feel about our self, the quality of our relationships, and our ability to manage our feelings and deal with difficulties. Good mental health isn’t just the absence of mental health problems. People who are emotionally or mentally healthy are in control of their emotions and their behavior. They are able to handle life’s challenges, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks. Positive mental health is a state of well-being in which we realize our abilities, can cope with life’s normal stresses, and can work regularly and productively. Physical health means a good body health, which is healthy because of regular physical activity, good nutrition, and adequate rest. Physical health can be determined by considering someone’s height/weight ratio, their Body Mass Index. Another term for physical health is physical wellbeing. Physical wellbeing is defined as something a person can achieve by developing all health-related components of his/her lifestyle. It can be concluded that mental and physical health is fundamentally linked. There are multiple associations between mental health and chronic physical conditions that significantly impact people’s quality of life. Just as physical fitness helps our bodies to stay strong, mental fitness helps us to achieve and sustain a state of good mental health. When we are mentally healthy, we enjoy our life and environment, and the people in it.
Effect of Resilience and Social Support on Immune – Activation in HIV Positive People
Authors: Hena Khan
Published: September 2020

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is a disease of human system in which body‟s normal defense system breaks down. Immune –activation has emerged as a critical factor distinguishing pathogenic immunodeficiency virus infections – such as HIV infection. The level of social support given to an individual during a health crisis has been documented to have a profound impact on a person‟s physical and psychological well-being. The capacity to cope and feel competent is referred to as resilience. Psychological resilience refers to an individual‟s capacity to withstand stressors and manifest psychological dysfunction, such as mental illness or persistent negative mood. This study examines the effect of hardiness dimensions of commitment, challenge and control as resilience factors and social support on immune-activation among persons with symptomatic HIV disease and AIDS. The study has been conducted at ART Centre Department of Medicine, S.S. Hospital Banaras Hindu University Varanasi. Total samples of 40 HIV positive people in the age range of 21 to 55 years have been taken for the study. Dispositional Resilience (Hardiness) Scale is a self- report scale that is designed to measures three major component of hardiness (control, commitment and challenge) constructed by Bartone, P.T.(1989) and Multidimensional scale of social support constructed by Zimet, Dahlem, Zimet and Farlay (1988) were administered on the sample. The finding indicated that HIV positive people having high hardiness, gain more social support and their Immune-activation has been found also in increased level.
Empirical Research Concerning the Elimination of Violence in Mathematics Lessons
Authors: Costica Lupu
Published: September 2020

Due to the maladjustment of the teaching-learning style and strategies to the school activity, there occur numerous short- and long-term consequences. Students lose their self-esteem, become introverts, depressive, with complexes and fearful of their mates or teachers, eventually losing their ability to function well in society. This study presents an empirical research on the identification and observation of the students’ manifestations in various violent situations, among which: the feeling of injustice, lack of empathy, the devaluation of the student, emotional immaturity, the parents’ or teachers’ impulsiveness, lack of self-control, the environment and social circumstances, the teachers’ or parents’ disrespect. The questionnaire and test we applied have shown the high relevance of being aware of the harmful effects of violence, the need for proper behaviour and appropriate teaching-learning style, the need to raise awareness, through social campaigns and educational programmes aimed at building a culture of non-violence, as well as diminishing the manifestation of violence in human relations. Regarding these issues, we are searching for answers and the best teaching-learning strategies used to enhance enthusiasm for school activities, diminish the number of school absences, eliminate consumption of alcohol, tobacco, coffee or drugs, which may lead to increased violence in schools.
Self-Actualization among College Students: A Study With Reference To Sex, Place of Living and Medium of Teaching
Authors: Trupti Ambalal Chandaliya
Published: September 2020

The main purpose of this research was to effect the self-actualization among college students. The total sample consisted of 320-college students selected randomly from various college of Rajkot district. The research tool for self-actualization was measured by Dr. K. N. Sharma self-actualization inventory (SEAI) was used. Here „F‟ test was applied to check the significance difference of college students. The study revealed that there was significant difference between male and female of college students. It was observed that the male college students less self-actualization than female college students.
Religious Orientation and Psychological Distress among Parents of Mentally Retarded Children
Authors: MuzafarHussain Kawa  , Humera Shafi
Published: September 2020

The present study was an attempt to assess religious orientation and psychological distress as well as to find out relationship of religious orientation with psychological distress among parents of mentally retarded children. Parents of mentally retarded children were also compared on religious orientation and psychological distress with respect to their gender. The data for the present study was obtained from parents of mentally retarded children [N=200 (Fathers 90 & Mothers 110)] belonging to various districts of Kashmir valley. The data collected was analyzed by using appropriate statistical techniques like Pearson’s product moment correlation and t-test. The results showed significant negative correlation between intrinsic religious orientation and psychological distress. Moreover, a significant positive correlation was found between extrinsic religious orientation and psychological distress. Significant difference was also found among parents of mentally retarded children on intrinsic religious orientation and psychological distress with respect to their gender. However, no significant difference was found among parents of mentally retarded children on extrinsic religious orientation with respect to their gender.
Interpersonal Relationships among College Students: an Assessment
Authors: J. Parameswari
Published: September 2020

Developing and maintaining interpersonal relationship is important for success in life. Interpersonal relationship serves as a base for social support that plays a crucial role particularly in emotionally charged situations. It is also noted that interpersonal relationship enhances overall wellbeing of man. The present study is done to find out how students behave and what kind of behavior they expect from others. For this purpose, FIRO – B questionnaire developed by Schultz (1958) was used with a sample of 200 college students who were selected through stratified random sampling method from two colleges in Salem city. The strata used in this study are gender, discipline and order of birth. The collected data were analyzed using t-test that revealed significant gender difference in expressed inclusion and wanted control dimensions of interpersonal relationship. Further, arts discipline students significantly differed from science discipline students in wanted control. There was a significant difference in expressed inclusion and wanted affection based on order of birth of the students.
Research and Its Concepts
Authors: Dr. Manish Sharma
Published: September 2020

Thus “Research” should mean investigation consisting of determination and inspection of, or reflection upon, facts with a view to determine, of search, something which may satisfy the curiosity of the investigator, and as a result of the same, carry his knowledge forward. This definition is also silent on the object of research although it is comprehensive enough to include almost all the aspects of- the research method and also emphasize upon the subjective element (jignasa) which is responsible for it. However, beside jignasa, a research scholar should not only have an abundant fund of extraordinary will power and self discipline but also a fervor of a devoted youthful lower whose enthusiasm vaxes every day into fresh vigorous efforts.
Job Satisfaction and Occupational Stress among Public and Private Bank Employees
Authors: Dr. Karshan B. Chothani
Published: September 2020

This article discusses the emerging research concerned with the effect job satisfaction on occupational stress experienced among bank employees. The Occupational Stress Index developed by A.K. Srivastava and A. P. Singh (1984) and Job Satisfaction scale (JSS) developed by Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. T R Sharma (2007) by the researchers to importune information from bank employees was administered to 100 respondents comprising of both public and private banks in the branches of SBI, Bank of Baroda, Punjab National Bank, Co-Operative Bank, ICICI, HDFC and Axis Bank within Ahmedabad city. Objectives of the studies are 1) To study the level of Job Satisfaction of Employees working in Private and Public bank in relation to types of Bank and Gender. 2) To study the Occupational Stress of Employees working in Private and Public bank in relation to types of Bank and Gender. 3) To know the correlation between Job Satisfaction and Occupational Stress of Private and public Bank employees. Statistical ‘t’-test and correlation were used for data analysis. The findings of the study reflect that Public Bank employees are more satisfied with their jobs and occupationally less stressed than the Private bank employees. Further Female bank employees are less satisfied and under higher level of occupational stress as compared to their Male bank employees counterparts. Whereas, there is a negative & significant co-relation between Job Satisfaction & Occupational stress of Bank employees. It is suggested from findings of the study, that in order to reduce occupational stress among Private bank employees, the job satisfaction must be enhanced.
A Study on Emotional Intelligence among B.Ed. Students in Relation to Gender, Type of Institutional Management and Their Fathers’ Education
Authors: Murugan  , Dr. (Mrs.) D.Mohana
Published: September 2020

The present study aims at investigating the emotional intelligence among B.Ed. students in relation to gender, type of institutional management and their fathers’ education. The study has been conducted with 610 B.Ed., college students studying in Puducherry region. The sample was selected by using random sampling technique. The findings of the study reveal that the emotional intelligence among B.Ed. students is high. It is noted that the emotional intelligence among B.Ed. students is not influenced by gender, type of institutional management and their fathers’ education
Does Power and Approval Motives Regulate Adolescents’ Altruism?
Authors: Krishna Kumar Mishra  , Jay Singh
Published: September 2020

The present paper discusses the association of power and approval motives with adolescent altruistic behaviour. Gender difference was also tried to calculate. The present study comprised of 140 students (70 boys and 70 girls) of age range 13-19 years. Participants were given Self-report Altruism Scale, Power Motive Scale, and Approval Motive Scale. Results indicate that altruism is positively correlated with approval motive and negatively correlated with power motives. Results also revealed significant negative prediction of altruism by Power motive and significantly positively predicted by Approval motive. No gender difference was found in all three variables. Results of the present study will be empirically discussed.
The Effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Group Therapy on Anxiety, Depression and Rumination in the mothers of Children with Special needs
Authors: NargesZamani  , MojtabaHabibi  , Mani B.Monajemi
Published: September 2020

Background: Acceptance and commitment therapy is a third generation behavior therapy mainly used in treatment of mood and anxiety disorders. The main goal of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment group therapy on anxiety, depression and Rumination in mothers of children with special needs. Materials and Methods: The statistical society included mothers of children with special needs in Hamedan city. In this semi-experimental design, by using convenience sampling;18mothers were selected and they were divided into two groups of intervention and control randomly. Mental evaluation included a clinical interview (based on DSM-V), a clinical psychologist conducted Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Rumination Response Scale (RRS). Depression, anxiety and rumination Scales were assessed at three stages: prior and after first intervention session and three weeks after the intervention sessions. Data were subjected to descriptive statistics and the analysis with a mixed ANOVA design. Results: Findings showed significant decrease in scales of Depression, Anxiety and Rumination and in post-test and follow up after Acceptance and commitment therapy intervention. Thus, group treatment based on the acceptance and commitment therapy caused significant changes in the treatment of anxiety, depression and rumination in mothers of children with special needs. Conclusion: The result of this study highlights the efficient role of acceptance and commitment group therapy on mothers of children with special needs and it introduces new horizons in clinical interventions.
An empirical study on socialization counseling needs of adolescents in Indian schools
Authors: Sri Bhagavad Gita Narahari  , K. N. Tripathi
Published: September 2020

Adolescence is a turbulent time and vulnerable phase of curious experiences. Socialization is a process wherein, there is also a need to develop social relations which is intensified during adolescence and continues to be essential all through life. Hence, the immense human potential at this stage may be well optimized or undermined. Counseling is an interactive process which may enhance social behavior, discrimination, well-being and adaptation. Present study is an attempt to understand the socialization counseling needs of adolescents studying in different schools of India. A random sample of adolescents (N=300) studying in three different schools, government, private and missionary are chosen with respect to class, gender and socio-economic status (SES) for study on need for socialization counseling. The results indicated that adolescent students from government school displayed higher need for socialization counseling when compared to students belonging to private and missionary schools. The results for gender differences indicated that there was no significant difference for the need of socialization counseling, whereas the interaction of gender with class was significant. Further, the effects of gender with class and school were not significant. Moreover, results for adolescents belonging to middle and higher SES group showed greater need for socialization counseling in comparison to low SES group. Hence, this study emphasizes a possibility to strengthen the adolescent’s psychological orientation through socialization counseling in academic environment.
Lifestyle: A Comparative Study of the Arts and Science college students
Authors: Vikas K. Rohit  , Dr. Suresh M. Makwana
Published: September 2020

Main purpose of the research is to find out the Lifestyle among Arts and Science college students so investigator selected two groups one is Arts students and other is Science college students, both groups have 200 peoples. In one group has 100 Arts and other one groups has 100 Science college students. The all subjects were randomly selected from P.G. departments of various colleges of Anand district. Scale was use for data collection is personal datasheet and Life style scale developed by S. K. Bawa and S. Kaur, (2012), and data were analysis by „t‟ test. Result show, There is no any significant difference in the Lifestyle of Types of students, Social status, Types of families and Religion.
A Comparative Study of Emotional Maturity among Girls and Boys under Graduate Student
Authors: Mr. Tribhovan B. Makwana
Published: September 2020

The present study is a comparative study regarding emotional maturity among girls and boys under graduate student. In this study total 600 student were randomly selected as a sample in the present study. Emotional maturity test constructed by Dr. Mahesh Bhargav and It was used for collection of data t-test method under by in 2x2x3 factorial design was used for statistical analysis of variable. It can be know by the analysis that Ho1 there is significant difference between emotional maturity among girls and boys under graduate student. Ho2 There is significant different between emotional maturities among rural and urban under graduate student. Ho3 There is significant different between emotional maturity among arts and commerce faculty under graduate student. Ho4 There is significant difference between emotional maturity among arts and Science College under graduate student. Ho5 There is significant difference between emotional maturity among commerce and science faculty under graduate students.
Study of Self Concept In Relation To Family Environment among Adolescents
Authors: Lakshmi Arun  , Dr. Ravikumar M B  , Arushi J Makhija  , Shonali Christine Barreto  , Vidhya Vishwanathan
Published: September 2020

This study examines Self-concept in relationship with Family environment among adolescents. The study involved a total of 137 adolescents in the age group from 17-19 years, Adolescents’s Self Concept Scale – CSCS and CYDS Family Environment Scale was used to measure self-concept and family environment among adolescents. Then the data was scored and statistically analyses by using t-test and correlation. The result of the study revealed that there is no significant difference between male and female adolescents in their self-concept, and also there is no significant difference between male and female in their family environment. There is a highly significant positive correlation between self concept and family environment among adolescents.
Investigation of Schema Therapy Performance in Borderline Personality Disorder Patients
Authors: Elham Mohammadipour
Published: September 2020

Schema Therapy (ST) is a highly effective treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).  The performance of ST for patients with BPD introduced by Young was studied using a single case series trial of six patients who all had primarily a DSM-IV BPD diagnosis. The treatment method comprised the core elements of ST with an emphasis on schema mode work and constrained re-parenting. An A–B direct replication series with follow-up assessments at 12 months was implemented. From baseline to follow-up enhancement was large, as indicated by large effect sizes, and enhancement was clinically meaningful for five of the six patients included. Three of the six patients did not any longer fulfill the criteria for BPD by the end of the treatment.
Strategies to effectively control Aggression: A case study
Authors: Kartiki Porwal
Published: September 2020

Individuals who are socially connected are happier and healthier than their more isolated counterparts. Over the past few decades, researchers have established that both the quantity and quality of our social relationships are unequivocally important when it comes to our physical and mental health, and our risk of mortality. Although the link between social relationships and mental health is well established in a couple, we have only just begun to identify explanations for this link. Recently, social scientists have discovered that the link between social relationships and health is explained by our behaviours (e.g., smoking, exercise, diet), various psychosocial factors (e.g., social support, mental health, cultural norms), and physiological processes. Aggression in marital relationship is defined as a manipulative, physical or non-physical form of aggression meant to negatively impact the development of relationship by social exclusion or harming the social status of a victim by spreading or behaving negatively. Research findings suggest that even infrequent experiences with relational aggression victimization are associated with lower subjective well-being such as depression, loneliness, and positive affect. This case study investigates the existence of relational aggression in a couple and the relationship between relational aggression and own subjective well-being. The participant in the study is married and from nuclear family. The study tries to investigate aggression level through the case study method and relaxation, yoga, meditation techniques used which was used to resolve the aggression and helps to achieve well being.
Caregiver Burden in Learning Disability
Authors: Archana Simon  , Veena Easvaradoss
Published: September 2020

Developmental Disorders interrupt normal development in childhood and involve significant handicaps, with onset before 18 years, which affect adaptive, self-help, cognitive and/or social skills. One of the most commonly occurring developmental disorders in normal school going children in India is Specific Learning Disability (3 % to 10%, Arun et al.,2013). The essential feature of Learning Disabilities is the presence of average to above average intelligence with large discrepancies between their abilities and specific areas of difficulty (DSM IV-TR, 2000). Parents play a crucial role in facilitating and maintaining gains in children with developmental disorders. Managing developmental disorders in children affects various aspects of the wellbeing of parents- the primary caregivers. This study focuses on the Quality of Life and Parenting Stress among parents whose children have Learning Disabilities. One hundred parents whose children were diagnosed with Learning Disability were involved in this study. The tools used were the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire (1996) and the Parenting Stress Scale by Judy. O. Berry (1995). Comparison with 100 parents whose children were normal was also studied and significant results were obtained. Gender differences in the experience of Quality of Life and Parenting Stress among parents whose children were diagnosed with Learning Disability was also seen. The study also explored the relationship between the Quality of Life and Parenting Stress experienced by parents whose children have Learning Disability. The relationship between the Quality of Life and Parenting Stress experienced by parents whose children are normal was also studied. The results of this study highlight the importance of integrating parental counselling and psycho-education for the effective management of Specific Learning Disability.
The Effects of Classical Music based Chakra Meditation on the Symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome
Authors: Poornima Viswanathan  , Nishal Pinto  , Poornima Viswanathan
Published: September 2020

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a very common condition, occurring in women of reproductive age. This is an important source of stress for women, significantly affecting their regular functioning. Previous studies have shown that alternative forms of therapy like meditation have an effect on the symptoms associated with PMS. However, the direct link between the two has not been focused on by the larger group of researchers. In this study, the researcher intended to study the effects of classical music based chakra meditation on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The sample of the study comprised of 40 college students who were screened for premenstrual syndrome based on the Shortened Premenstrual Assessment Form (SPAF) and Calendar of Premenstrual Experiences(COPE) which they were expected to fill in for one menstrual cycle. The participants who qualified for the study were allotted to the intervention group and control group. The intervention group was expected to practice a 15 minute music based chakra meditation, everyday, for one menstrual cycle, during which they also filled in the COPE. The control group was expected to fill the COPE for one menstrual cycle. Both the groups filled in the SPAF after the completion of the menstrual cycle. The results on the SPAF and COPE showed that there was significant reduction in all the post-test symptom clusters of the experimental group, compared with the pre-test symptoms. Thus, this study demonstrates that music based chakra meditation can have significant healing effects on the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.