bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Parental Deprivation and Adolescents Mental Health
Authors: Dr. Smritikana Mitra Ghosh
Published: November 2020

The aim of the present investigation was to study the impact of parental deprivation on mental health of adolescents. The study was conducted on 80 adolescents, there were 40 from parentally deprived and 40 students from non – deprived. Their age ranged between 16 to 18 years. They were belonging to Ranchi town. Mental Health Battery (2008) by Singh and Sengupta were used to measure Mental Health of the respondents. ‘t’ test was applied to check significance of difference between means of the two groups. The finding of the study revealed that there was significant influence of parental deprivation on Mental Health. Non-deprived adolescents had significantly better mental health than parentally deprived adolescents.
A Cross-Sectional Design: Marital Satisfaction of Mather and Self-Esteem in Children
Authors: Mohammad Hosein Saket
Published: November 2020

Introduction: One of the important discussions in the family is the quality of the relationship between the parents. Objective: The presented study was conducted with aim to determine the relation between marital Satisfactions of mother with Self-esteem in children. Method: The present study, with a causal-comparative framework and in descriptive domain of studies. The target formed the population included all female students living in Tehran. To this aim, 85 (N=85) Students were selected by Purposive sampling method. Data collection was used on survey methods to assess index of marital satisfaction and self-esteem questionnaire. Data collected were used with the help of Pearson correlation test and regression analysis. Results: Data analysis showed that amount of marital satisfaction with self- esteem of children is significant. In this regard, marital satisfaction of mothers was determined by Self-esteem (r=0.24, p<0.05). Conclusion: As the findings offer preventive implications that could be important in the area of applications.
Psychological Causes of Residential and Day Scholar School Dropout
Authors: Dr. Deepak Pandey
Published: November 2020

The present study explored the difference between some psychological causes of residential and day scholar school dropout. A total number of 200 boy’s school dropout students in government schools of Chhattisgarh state were selected randomly, which comprised of 100 residential and 100 day scholar elementary school students. Dropout was measured of self developed questionnaire. Dimension wise Guttman split half reliability, item wise factor loading, inter factors correlation shows good psychometric properties about the questionnaire. Result of F- ratio showed that residential & day scholar school dropout student differs with respect to the school environment, child-parent relationship, child-teacher relationship, interest of education significant positively.
Perfectionism: A Brief Review
Authors: Mina Khatibi  , Mahboobeh Fouladchang
Published: November 2020

What is meant by the words perfectionism? Perfectionism is not necessarily about being perfect. It is the relentless striving for extremely high standards that are personally demanding. Perfectionists are divided into two types, adaptive and maladaptive. It has been found that both adaptive and maladaptive perfectionists have high personal standards, but failing to meet those standards is more stressful for the latter than for the former. Perfectionism is often mistaken for being perfect or doing something perfectly. This review defines perfectionism and identifies both the helpful and the unhelpful aspects of being a perfectionist, and determines in what ways you might be a perfectionist.
Woman and Depression
Authors: Shimmy V. S
Published: November 2020

Background: woman manifest a wide range of stress responses in their daily life in the personal life at home and job related stress at workplace. It can be in the form of physical disorders ranging from headache, neck ache, shoulder pain, lack of sleep, lack of appetite and in their extreme conditions, it can lead to lack of attention, frustrations, anxiety, depression and to suicidal thoughts. This can interfere their well being and quality of life activities of daily living also. Aim: The research examined the prevalence of depression among young adult woman residing in Kerala State. Research Design: Cross sectional survey design was used. Sample: A sample of 30 people (young adult females) over the age of 18 years participated in the study. Tool used: To assess the depression, CES-D a screening test for depression developed by Radolff (1977)was used. Results: Most of the participants does not have depression, but to a lesser extend mild to moderate depression and possibility of major depression was also found among the participants. Conclusion:. Early screening of depression at regular basis provides intimation towards the woman who need immediate interventions, including counseling facilities and even medical support on right time, protects them from hampering of their functional abilities to a greater extend.
A Case Study Using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy- Management of ADHD
Authors: Thyagarajan R
Published: November 2020

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) remains one of the most prevalent mental health diagnoses identified in school-age children. Affected children show an increased risk for school failure, social difficulties, and the development of psychiatric co-morbidities. Despite the availability of evidence-based behavioral protocols for managing ADHD-related impairments, psychologists often encounter difficulties involving parents in the sustained implementation of these interventions. Cognitive-behavioral treatment aims to teach children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) strategies to help them increase their self-control and problem-solving abilities, through modeling, role playing and self-instruction. Cognitive-behavioral treatment has shown mixed effectiveness regarding ADHD behaviors Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) can address treatment obstacles through emphasizing psycho-education, the development of a collaborative treatment context. This article presents a case study of Jay, a 9-year-old child with ADHD. He was supplemented with child-focused CBT strategies by the psychologist and parental behavioral management training by the parent. This case study outlines a central role of CBT intervention in collaboration with the Parent in managing ADHD children.
Study of Social- Emotional Learning of Girls and Its Relation to Their Father’s Occupation at Early Childhood
Authors: B Deevena Pauleen
Published: November 2020

Family income has positive, wide-reaching effects on child well-being. A mother’s unique orientations, strengths, and styles of interaction may appear to be more important in the socio-emotional lives of their children, yet many studies over the past two decades consistently demonstrated that father’s have a measurable impact on children. The current study aims at exploring the social emotional learning of girls and its relation to their father’s occupation at early childhood. The study consists of 30 girls from each age group of 4yrs, 5yrs and 6yrs. The sample was drawn from both Government and Private Schools (Play schools and Anganwadis) in Hyderabad. Early learning Observation Rating Scale by Gills, M., West, T., & Coleman, R., M , (2010) was administered. Data was analyzed using Descriptive statistics, Chi Square test for Independence and Pearson correlation coefficient. Results revealed that there is no significant relation between the social emotional learning of girl’s and their father’s occupation. A weak positive correlation exists between the social emotional learning of girl’s and their father’s occupation at early childhood.
Influence of Gender and Working Area on Quality of Work Life and Mental Health among Employees
Authors: Neeta N. Lad
Published: November 2020

The present study is aimed to study the influence of gender and working area of the employees on their quality of work life and mental health. Total 480 employees were selected for the study in which 240 employees were working in Shivaji University, Kolhapur and 240 employees were working in Mumbai University, Mumbai. They were equally distributed on the basis of gender and working area. Quality of work life was measured by ‘Quality of Work Life Scale’ (QWL) which is constructed by Dhar, Dhar and Roy (2011) and mental health was measured by Mithila Mental Health Status Inventory (MMHSI) by Anandkumar and Thakur (1984). Data was analyzed through descriptive statistical technique and Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). Result revealed that gender and working area significantly influence on quality of work life of the employees. However, gender also significantly influence on egocentrism and social non-conformity of the employees. Additionally, working area significantly influence on employees alienation. Results were discussed on the basis of above fact and previous literature.
Organizational Stressors & Occupational Stress of Software Professionals in India
Authors: Dr. Gautami S.  , Dr. T. Anupama
Published: November 2020

In the current lifestyle of utmost complexities, the stress level is raising at a phenomenal rate. The factors that contribute to stress not only differ between cultures, but also within the culture itself, from a sophisticated to a normal class family, the ultimate necessity is the job, may it be a business or a salaried job. This research work is an analytical, empirical study based on survey of IT professionals in India. The sample was drawn from the various IT hubs in India to make it more representative of the IT professional’s population. Through the pre-tested questionnaire used in the survey, data were generated on the respondents’ demographics, their perceived organizational stressors like Inter Role Distance, Role Stagnation, Role Expectation Conflict, Role Erosion, Role Overload, Role Isolation , Personal Inadequacy, Self-Role Distance, Role Ambiguity , Role Inadequacy. The findings of this study would contribute significantly in better understanding of the stress in IT sector by the academicians and the practitioners. Finally, this study enriches the literature on stress management with respect to the sunshine industry of India. Key words: Demographics, organizational stressors, Inter Role Distance, Role Stagnation, Role Expectation Conflict, Role Erosion, Role Overload, Role Isolation, Personal Inadequacy, Self-Role Distance, Role Ambiguity, Role Inadequacy.
Affiliation or Power: What Motivates Behavior on Social Networking Sites? And Role of Self-Consciousness on Behavior on Social Networking Sites
Authors: Satabdee Das
Published: November 2020

The present study investigated the relationship between explicit and implicit measures of affiliation, power, and achievement motives and behavior as related to social networking sites (SNS) in a sample of 40 participants. SNS appear to be designed to enable social connection via the Internet, so the potential for influence of the affiliation motive seemed self- evident. Additionally, we hypothesized that the power motive drives certain aspects of SNS behavior such that individuals with a high power motive have a larger number of friends and upload more pictures. The results of regression analyses showed that the explicit affiliation motive and the explicit power motive were related to different outcome of SNS activity. Specifically, the explicit power motive predicted number of friends and number of uploaded pictures, whereas time spent on SNS per day was predicted by the explicit affiliation motive. Only weak evidence was found for an influence of implicit motives on SNS activity.
Cinderella Complex: Theoretical Roots to Psychological Dependency Syndrome in Women
Authors: Sneha Saha  , Tanishka S. Safri
Published: November 2020

Women’s dependency has been a widely debated topic around the world. Back in the 60s-80s, women were limited to their household chores, child rearing practices and were financially dependent on men, and the concept of women dependency on men was phenomenological and acceptable. But when 90s arrived with the drive of women empowerment; women education flourished, they became financially independent and balanced work and personal lives. The concept of women dependency then started confusion and displease among the “new independent women”. This theoretical article aims to elaborate on the concept of women dependence and its background. Cinderella Complex is a psychological syndrome that states women are unconsciously driven to be dependent on a dominant figure (preferably male). Relational Theory in relation to Cinderella complex marks distinction in emotional development of men and women. It states that women are primarily driven to connect with others.
The Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Group Therapy on the Quality Of Life and Hope in the Patients with Coronary Heart Disease
Authors: Samaneh Mohamadpour  , Azita Pouyanfar  , Zeinab Najar  , Hasan Jafari  , Soheila Rahmani
Published: November 2020

Background and objectives: The aim of this study was examining the effectiveness of mindfulness-based cognitive group therapy on the quality of life and hope in the patients with coronary heart disease. Methods: The present study was quasi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with control group. To fulfill the study, 30 patients were selected randomly and were assigned into experimental (n = 15) and control groups (n = 15). To collect the data, participants of both groups completed demographic information sheet, MacNew Heart Disease Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire and Miller Hope Scale, respectively of coronary heart disease questionnaire at pre-test, post-test and follow-up (2 months after the intervention). Participants of experimental group received eight 90-minute intervention sessions. Results: The results of the multivariate covariance analysis with repeated measures showed that mean score quality of life(P<0.05), hope (P<0.001) in participants of the experimental group had a significant difference compared to the participants of the control group at post-test and follow-up. Conclusion: results showed that mindfulness – based stress reduction treatment can be effective in improving life quality and hope in coronary heart disease. Implication for further research and possible clinical applications are discussed.
Depression and Associated Factors among Caregivers of Patients with Severe Mental Illness
Authors: Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi
Published: November 2020

Background and Aim: Successful management of major mental illness in the community relies significantly on an informal or non-professional network of caregivers and their wellbeing. The family is major source of support of mentally ill patients. The needs and experiences of such caregivers have been little studied with respect to major mental disorders. Care of these patients leads to considerable amount of stress and frustration resulting in depression among caregivers. The aim of the present study was to identify the depression among caregivers of patients with severe mental illness and factors associated with Depression. Methods and Materials: A descriptive correlational design was used for the study. The sample comprised of 200 caregivers of patients (Schizophrenic patients – 59 and patients with affective disorders – 141) from psychiatric in patient and the outpatient clinic of Department of psychiatry, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. Samples were selected using purposive sampling technique. Caregivers were screened for depression using 5 items – Center for Epidemiological studies- Depression scale (CES- D) through personal interview. Results: With regard to Prevalence of Depression among caregivers of Mentally ill patients, 42.5% of caregivers are depressed. In terms of factors associated with depression among caregivers, findings revealed that, Depressive scores were significantly higher in caregivers of female patients, Patients with low socio economic status (Monthly family income < 10000/), patients from rural background and schizophrenia. Caregivers who were illiterates had severe depression than the educated caregivers. Conclusion: Mental Health Professional play vital role in screening caregivers for depression, and implementing family intervention in order to reduce depression and cope effectively while taking care of the patients.
Scientific Attitude of Scheduled Caste and Non-Scheduled Caste Adolescents in Relation to Home Environment
Authors: Ms. Manisha
Published: November 2020

The Present investigation was to find out the relationship between scientific attitude and home environment of 200 scheduled caste and non-scheduled caste adolescents. Survey method of investigation was employed. The findings of the study showed that insignificant negative correlation was obtained between scientific attitude and home environment dimensions A, B, C, E, F, G, I, J and total home environment of scheduled caste adolescents. Also insignificant positive correlation was obtained between scientific attitude and home environment dimensions D and H of scheduled caste adolescents. Insignificant negative correlation was obtained between scientific attitude and home environment dimensions A and F of non-scheduled caste adolescents. Also insignificant positive correlation was obtained between scientific attitude and home environment dimensions B, C, D, E, G, H, I, J and total home environment of non-scheduled caste adolescents.
Application of Music as an Element in Art Therapy, on Cancer Patients, Leads to Emotional Conflict Resolution and Body Healing, with an Insight into Sufi Music, Ancient Music Therapies, their Healing History as Well as Properties
Authors: Spriha Mukherjee
Published: November 2020

The Universe created a magical spell which not only held the ability to heal and enhance the health of the mankind but also add most pleasant rhythm to it. This unique creation of universe was termed as “Music”.
Music has been observed to hold immense importance in lives of human being from the time of its inception. It turned out to be a blessing in the attire of a magnificent form of an art. Music held ground in man’s life in various ways, such as for its ability to heal, entertain, means of communication, expression of emotions etc. It has been found to add significant changes in the way a society works. In early times music was used as a means of communication, people would play drums or any other instruments to collect or gather crowd with the purpose of conveying any message. During events and festivals it was regarded to be a pious act to play musical instruments, not only from the point of view of entertainment but also it was based on the belief that music purifies the vibration in any particular environment. Even it has been used to symbolize various emotions during early ages.
To Study the Level of Culture Based Self Esteem among Students of Saveetha Dental College & Hospital
Authors: Miss. Amanthi Ganapathi  , Dr K Karpagam
Published: November 2020

Aim: To measure the level of self esteem among the students of saveetha dental college. Objective: To measure the level of self esteem of an individual’s by inventory. Background: Self-esteem can apply specifically to particular dimension (for example: “I believe I am a good writer and feel happy about that”) or a global extent (for example, “I believe sociology and psychology, self esteem reflects a person’s overall subjective emotional evaluation of his or her own worth. In psychological literature the concept of self viewed in two ways. One in what is called the self as object. It refers to our capacity to stand outside of ourselves and to evaluate our attitude, feelings and behavior from a more or less detached point of view. Interest in the self humanity. It includes an active group of processes like thinking, remembering, perceiving, performing etc. Reason: This study is conducted to improve our aspiration towards self esteem and self worth which are considered to be the cornerstone of personality that influences the behavior of every individuals.
Understanding the Role of Mirror Neurons in Learning Language: A Review of Studies
Authors: Dr. Rishi Mishra  , Ashwani Mohan
Published: November 2020

This review aims to understand the implications Rizzolatti’s study of mirror neurons in animals to estimate its role in human learning in particular context to language acquisition. Since the mirror neurons are shown to be activated when the subject observes and imitates others in the surrounding, the article further tries to probe the complexity of its functioning when it applies to human beings when compared with animals. Studies on anosognosia cases have shown that damage to mirror neurons impairs our ability to judge not only other’s actions but also their intentions, which points out the significance of mirror neurons in non verbal cue acquisition and hence the role in learning of verbal language. Further studies on EEG in humans have further elaborated the role of mirror neurons in learning in general, after comparing the MU wave activity in the EEG. Further studies and observations are required understand the functioning of mirror neurons and overcome the limitations surfaced by the earlier studies and also to find out the variations faced in the case of Autistics and individuals with specific learning disability.
Parental Practices of High School Students with ADHD Behaviours: A Study
Authors: Dr. G. Venugopal  , Karanam Mahaboobvali
Published: November 2020

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that appears in early childhood. ADHD makes it difficult for people to inhibit their spontaneous responses that can involve the lot from movement to speech to attentiveness. The present study focus on the parental practices of high school students with ADHD behaviours- A study. Objectives of the study are To develop a tool to study the parental practices of high school students with ADHD behaviours. To find out the background factors of parents of students with ADHD behaviours. To find out the significant differences, if any, in the parents parental practices of students with ADHD behaviours due to variation in their child’s (i) Gender (.ii) Age group (iii) Community (iv) Location of Residence.
To Assess the Behavior towards the Society among the Students in Saveetha Dental College
Authors: Keerthana. R  , Dr. Karpagam Krishnnamoorthy
Published: November 2020

Aim: A study of behavioral pattern of the students of Saveetha Dental College towards the society. Objective: To analyze the behavior towards the society among the students in Saveetha Dental College. Background and reasons: Culture is a set of values, beliefs and behavior shared by a group of people. It is a set of human made objectives and subjective elements: it is transmitted through generations. Culture makes individual to conform to norms. The orientation of society in which individuals practice a particular culture may differ. Individualistic pattern of culture always emphasizes individual’s privacy and improvement more than anything else. It stresses the individual uniqueness. To study the social orientation of the group and to improve their culture value towards the society.
Effect of Language Switching On the Response Latency in the Cued Picture-Naming Paradigm among Hindi Dominant and Balanced Bilinguals
Authors: Mishra K. A  , Asthana, H. S.  , Singh, I. L.
Published: November 2020

Language dominance has long been considered an important factor in determining the processing time associated with language switching. It is evident that when an unbalanced bilingual switch from ones non-dominant to dominant language (backward switching), s/he requires more reaction time in comparison to when s/he switches from dominant language to non-dominant language (forward switching). In this study, the researcher examined the effects of language dominance and switching on the response time in the cued picture-naming paradigm. Results indicate that the overall response time required by balanced bilingual is less than that of Hindi dominant bilinguals. It was also found that, Hindi dominant required more reaction time in backward switching in comparison to forward switching. For balanced bilinguals, the difference between forward and backward switching was not found to be significant. The results of this study have been discussed in light of the concept of ‘reactive inhibition’ of the Inhibitory Control Model (ICM).
Interpersonal Values of Athletic and Non – Athletic Students of University of Chittagong
Authors: Lisa Paul  , Md. Nurul Islam  , Muhammad Alamgir Hossain
Published: November 2020

The present study investigated the interpersonal values of athletic and non – athletic students of university of Chittagong. To accomplish this purpose, a total of 80 students (20 athletic male, 20 athletic female, 20 non – athletic male, and 20 non – athletic female) were selected purposively as the sample of the study. The Bangla version of interpersonal values scale was used to collect data. Results showed that values regarding support, recognition, and benevolence varied significantly as a function of gender. Male was found to be more benevolent but less supportive and recognizable than female. Athletic and non – athletic students differ significantly in conformity and benevolence. Athletic students obtained higher scores both on conformity and benevolence than non – athletic students.
Problem Solving Style, Perceived Burdensomeness and Suicide Ideation among College Students
Authors: Akansha Gautam
Published: November 2020

Objectives: Recent evidence suggests that suicidal ideation is increasing among college going students, it is essential to upsurge our knowledge concerning the etiology of suicidal ideation among students. This study was conducted to examine the relationships between problem-solving skills appraisal, perceived burdensomeness, and suicidal ideation among University students. In addition, this study was conducted to examine problem-solving skills appraisal (including the three components: problem-solving confidence, approach-avoidance style, and personal control of emotion) and perceived burdensomeness as predictors of suicidal ideation. Methods: The participants consisted of 350 students from NCR located Universities. Results: Regression analysis estimated that undergraduate students with avoiding style, poor problem-solving confidence, limited personal control of emotion and perceived burdensomeness were associated with higher suicidal ideation. Problem-solving skills appraisal (including the three components of problem-solving confidence, approach-avoidance style, and personal control of emotion) and perceived burdensomeness predicted the suicidal ideation. Conclusion These findings underline the importance of studying contributing processes that explain how problem solving and perceived burdensomeness affects suicidal ideation.
Teacher’s in the Global Age: Diverse Roles
Authors: Dr. M. Ravi Babu
Published: November 2020

Teacher Education has always been an important component of education since time immemorial. This is because all societies in the world have always needed teachers to propagate/transmit their cultures from one generation to another. Teachers need to be seen as creators of knowledge and thinking professionals. A teacher needs to be an information provider, role model, facilitator, assessor, planner, resource and developer. Educated teachers, with wide knowledge, command the respect of fellow teachers and the people in their communities. They need to be empowered to recognise and value what children learn from their home, social and cultural environment and to create opportunities for children to discover, learn and develop. Teacher is a facilitator, is a friend, and is a philosopher. The purpose of teacher education programme should be to develop in each student his general education and personal culture, his ability to teach and educate others, an awareness of the principles which underlines good human relations and a sense of the responsibility to contribute both by teaching and leading as an example to social, cultural and economic progress. The nation building task will be performed under the leadership of a brilliant set of teacher educators and master educators who will prepare the teachers and who in turn will develop the creative abilities of the teeming millions of the country. This paper discusses the diverse role of teacher’s in the global age.
Correlational Analysis of Self-Regulation and Self-Efficacy with the Individuation Process among Adults
Authors: Nayanika Singh
Published: November 2020

The individuation process demarcates the core concept of Jungian Psychology that represents various systems and structures of personality. Jung defined individuation as the process by which a person becomes “a psychological in-dividual, that is separate, indivisible unity or whole that begins after the 35th year and is necessary for survival. Self-Regulation is one’s ability to monitor, regulate and control one’s behavior. According to Jung, individuation lies at the heart of one’s individuation process. Self-Efficacy is defined as the ability of an individual to realize his/her potential to the fullest irrespective of adversities and obstacles. According to Jung, the primary goal of humans is to move toward the fulfillment or realization of their capabilities (Self-Efficacy) and achieving individuation. Against this backdrop, the present investigation was designed to study the relationship between self-regulation and self-efficacy with the individuation process among adults. Sample for the study consisted of 240 adults, age ranging 40-50 years, having a stable career and married life. Data was collected using questionnaires pertaining to the variables from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Ludhiana. Since, it is the first of its kind attempt in the Indian context to provide elusive character to the construct of individuation, the index for individuation consisted of a cumulative score of self-concept, ego strength and inner directedness. The study consisted of two hypotheses: 1) Self-Regulation will have a positive significant relationship with the individuation process. 2) Self-Efficacy will have a positive significant relationship with the individuation process. Statistical analysis was done using Pearson’s product moment correlation to study the relationship between self-regulation and self-efficacy and the individuation process. Results indicated that both self-regulation and self-efficacy were found to have positive significant relationship with the individuation process, thereby, both the hypotheses stand proved. However, more studies need to be conducted to validate the construct of Individuation process in the Indian context
Forgiveness and Its Relationship with Marital Satisfaction: A Sectional Study
Authors: Zahra Askari
Published: November 2020

Introduction: forgiveness is one of the new issues in the scope of family treatment that in recent decades entered the scopes of psychology and family consultation. Purpose: the present study has done with aim of investigating the relationship of forgiveness index with marital satisfaction. Method: this study with a causal-comparative framework was done in domain of descriptive studies. To this aim eighty couples (N=160) from residents of region 2 and region 5 of Tehran city (age range of 18-31 with average age of 20.6) were selected by multiphasic cluster sampling. The data collected through survey and to this aim two questionnaires of measurement of couples’ impunity (response rate=89%) and marital satisfaction questionnaire (response rate=91%) were used. The data were analyzed through Pearson parametric correlation test and t-test. Moreover the qualitative data resulting from demographic evaluations were codified and were analyzed by analysis instrument of qualitative data i.e. Atlas.ti-5.2. Findings: the findings resulted from data analysis represented that there is significant relationship between two indices of forgiveness and marital satisfaction (P<0.05). Besides, the forgiveness index determined 0.40 of variance changes in marital satisfaction variable. Conclusion: the respective findings while including applicable implications can be of high importance in prevention and intervention perspective.
Personality Difference between Psychotics & Neurotics: A Clinical Analysis
Authors: Rupali Chandola
Published: November 2020

Background: The terms neurotic and psychotic are both used to describe conditions or illnesses that affect mental health. Serious mental illness is associated with increased risk of behavior problems. Therefore, study carried out to investigate the personality traits of psychotics and neurotics. Methods: Study examined personality dimension of 88 subjects select between two age group 20-25 and 40-45 purposively. The study was conducted on 44 indoor psychotics (20 male & 24 female) and 44 outdoor neurotics (18 male & 26 female). Study was conducted in Bareilly mental hospital, Bareilly India. Dimension Personality Inventory (DPI) was administered on all the included subjects. Result: Neurotics are more enthusiastic in comparison to psychotic participants on the dimension of personality inventory. Conclusion: psychotic female found to be more emotionally instable in comparison to neurotic female.
Socio-Legal Aspects of Mental Illness
Authors: Prabhakararao Samapthirao
Published: November 2020

Mental health is not an exception to the social constructs that surrounds it. Although, some progress has been achieved in understanding the dimensions of stigma against mental illness, and the processes by which public stereotypes are translated into discriminatory behavior, much more needs to be researched upon. Myths and misconceptions about mental diseases are continually reinforced by stereotypical and often destructive media images. Mentally ill have fundamental / human right to receive mental health care and to humane living conditions in their families, communities and mental hospitals. Societal support to the vulnerable groups like mentally ill is picking up more momentum in the recent years. Prevention is often overlooked, under-funded and neglected components of mental health.
‘Calling Work Orientation’ and Psychological Well Being among Teachers
Authors: Papia Saraf  , Prof. C.G. Venkatesha Murthy
Published: November 2020

The dynamics of education system, especially at higher levels are undergoing change. Both the teacher and students face new challenges. As urban India becomes more westernized and individualistic, our hitherto strong social support systems are breaking. The student alone tries to adjust to the college life and also tries to meet high performance expectations. Some succeed and some do not. A sizable number of students succumb to the pressure and commit suicide also. On the other hand, the phenomenal advancement in technology has made means to acquire knowledge easily available. The student is no longer dependent on teacher only for information. He is also looking for the missing parent, mentor or friend in a teacher. The teacher takes on multiple roles to nurture young minds and steer human potential in the right direction. In this scenario the work orientation of the teacher and his well being levels assume importance. People’s orientations to their work determine their thoughts, feelings, and behavior toward work. Most people view their work either as a Job (focus on financial rewards and viewing work as necessity that brings neither pleasure nor fulfillment;), a Career (focus on advancement and the resultant increase in social status), or a Calling (focus on enjoyment of fulfilling, socially useful work). This paper explores various facets of the calling work orientation and its consequent impact on well being in the field of education. It argues for a need to closely look at the reasons why teachers come into this profession. It also looks into the reasons why enhancing the well being of the teacher should be priority of the management, given the important role they play in nation building.
Health Locus of Control and Health Behaviours in Lung Cancer Patients
Authors: Medha Tripathi  , H. S. Asthana  , A. K. Asthana
Published: November 2020

With growing number of cancer survivors, health behaviours may become relevant not only to prevention of cancer recurrence and improved survival, but also to quality of life and the reduction of risk for other chronic diseases. Given the importance of relatively good health as a basis for many of life’s pursuits and pleasures, it is understandable that cancer patients would seek to avoid illness and death, and indefinitely seek to obtain a state of better health. The present study aimed at studying the relationship of health behaviours and health locus of control in patients diagnosed with lung cancer. Results show that internal health locus of control was positively correlated with health promoting behaviours and negatively correlated with health impairing behaviours and external health locus of control was negatively correlated with health promoting behaviours and positively correlated with health impairing behaviours.
Impact of Spirituality on Depression, Anxiety and Stress of Students Preparing for Competitive Exams
Authors: Manpreet Ola
Published: November 2020

Background: Gradually over the years trend towards education system in our country has changed, it has become highly competitive. On the basis of one’s grades admissions to various “top colleges” is provided, which further leads to “high packaged placements”. On the basis of one’s job status and college ranking their self worth is measured and all this puts lot of burden on students who have to continuously strive to achieve better than their batch mates, their siblings, relatives, neighbors etc. Aim: The aim of the study was to see whether spirituality would have any impact on depression, anxiety and stress in male and female students preparing for competitive exams. Methods: Participants were 60 students (30 males and 30 females) from areas of Rajasthan and Delhi, India, in the age range of 16-25 years, with no history of any psychiatric illness. They gave their consent to participate in the study. Spirituality was assessed using the daily spiritual experience scale by Underwood & Teresi, (2002), depression, anxiety, and stress levels through Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS by Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995). Sample was purposive and the data were collected in individual situations. Results: There was difference between male and female students with regard to spirituality, depression, anxiety and stress, however only on the dimension of anxiety the results were significant, where female students had significantly more anxiety than that of male students (t = 2.87, p = .01). With regard to correlation between spirituality, depression, anxiety and stress there was significant inverse correlation for male and female students. However only for anxiety scores in females, there was a significant inverse correlation (r=-.417, p= .01). Conclusion: It can be concluded that spirituality to some extent helps in reducing anxiety. At the same time it is essential for us to realize that spirituality is not the only way to help the young stressed students to cope with this life challenge, the family simultaneously needs to be supportive and not over pressurize the students and should stop comparing them to one or the other. However due to the small sample size the result findings cannot be generalized.
Investigating the Effectiveness of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) on Children with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Traffic Accident)
Authors: Matin HassanzadehMoghaddam  , Dr Javad Khalatbari
Published: November 2020

The study aim was to investigate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) EMDR therapy on children with post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) in traffic accidents. The research population consists of children 7-11 years old in Tehran city who are surviving serious traffic accidents in 2014 that after screening 20 patients selected as sample who had the highest prevalence PTSD and divided into two groups of 10 patients randomly that the first group, called control group and second group was experimental group. The tools used in the study were anxiety depression scale and 42- DASS stress scale that had good convergent and discriminative validity and reliability by Cronbach’s alpha for the subscales depression, anxiety and stress at an acceptable level 0.91, 0.84 and 0.84 calculated, respectively. At first, 42- DASS test performed in the experimental and control group and then experimental group treated by Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR), re-test in both groups was performed, and the results were analyzed. However, there is no significant difference between the two groups in terms of anxiety. As a result, it stated that EMDR therapy has been effective on depression and stress in children with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
The Relation between Personality Characteristics and Self-Efficacy and Successful and Unsuccessful Aging
Authors: Mina Kafaei kivi0F  , Dr Abdollah Motamedy
Published: November 2020

The aim of the present study is to investigate the relation between personality characteristics and general self-efficacy with successful and unsuccessful aging. In this research, 194 old people, who were members of Tehran’s Retired Staff Club of Education Ministry, were selected as the available sample. This population answered to Diner’s life satisfaction and Goldberg’s general health questionnaires; 30 people who had acquired the highest grades were selected as successful and the other 30 people who had acquired the lowest grades were selected as unsuccessful aged people. Personality characteristics and self-efficacy of these two groups were measured using Neo questionnaire and Shrer’s self-efficacy questionnaire. The obtained results were analyzed using T statistical tests, Pearson correlation, and multiple regression; the results showed a significant relation between personality characteristics and the feeling of self-efficacy between successful and unsuccessful aged people. The results of multiple regression analysis demonstrated that the two characteristics of neuroticism and conscientiousness could better predict the feeling of self-efficacy among aged people.
Understanding Mind through Indian Psychology
Authors: Sreeja Gangadharan P  , S P K Jena
Published: November 2020

Mind is a subject widely studied under various discipline, yet, failed to come up with a definition which we could comprehend. These studies had unravelled a number of questions regarding the nature of the mind and leads to serious debates on its composition, i.e., whether it consists only of higher intellectual functions such as memory and reasoning, its activities i.e.; what is the relationship of mind and body, is dualism or monism?, is it accessible to study or only an endeavour of first person and finally, who possess a mind?; do all beings have a mind or only human beings could possess it?, and so on. With two simple models, ‘the Epistemological dualism’ and the model of ‘Mind-Spirit; dichotomy Vs coexistence’ based on the concepts in Indian Psychology, the paper throws more light in to the subject mind and its faculty.
A Comparative Study of Quality of Life and Coping Strategy in Depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Authors: Kunzes  , Singh. R.
Published: November 2020

Quality of life includes the physical, functional, social and emotional well being of an individual. Coping strategy is one’s flexibility in using different strategies according to the multiple situational demands is sown in empirical research to have an overall reduction in observable stress (Sideridus, 2006). The poor quality of life is associated with depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. Thus, the present study aims to see the quality of life and copying strategies in depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. It consists of 30 participants purposively selected from government hospitals across Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. The participants were assigned in two groups’ i.e Depression (15) and OCD (15). The respondents were assessed using quality of life questionnaire, Y-BOCS severity scale, Beck depression inventory and coping strategy inventory which was administered individually. There is no significant difference between the two groups on Coping Strategies and Quality of Life. It is found that Cognitive Restructuring and Social Support are negatively correlated with Depression. There is significant negative correlation between Problem Focused Engagement, Emotion Focused Engagement, cognitive strategy, Engagement, Quality of Life with depression. Whereas it shows no significant correlation between OCD and coping strategy and OCD and Quality of Life.
Quality of Life among Parents of Mentally Challenged Children
Authors: Rishi Panday  , Nazish Fatima
Published: November 2020

Background: A child born into family is usually received with joy and considered a blessing but when the child is handicapped and blessing is clearly mixed. Acceptance of child with mental handicap becomes difficult to parents and the whole family particularly when competence and achievement are very much valued in modern world. A parent shows a series of reactions after knowing that their child is disabled. These include shock, denial, guilt, sorrow, rejection and acceptance. Questions like ‘why me?’ ‘How can it be?’ keep arising without answers. This study was based on quality of life among parents of children with mentally challenged and it was gender based study. Aim: To study the gender differences in term of Quality of Life among parents of mentally challenged children. Methods and Material: It was cross sectional study conducted at RINPAS, Samples were recruited through purposive sampling technique. Semi-structured interview schedule was developing to assess the demographics profile and Quality of life scales were administered on parents of children with mentally challenged. Results: Finding of this study showed that parents of male children have good Quality of Life in comparison to the parents of female children.
Women’s Desire for Freedom and Power Motive: A Study
Authors: Dr. Lakshmi Pandey  , Bi. Shabila
Published: November 2020

Women have changed; they entered into a world previously occupied solely by men. In recent decades, more and more women have achieved notable progress in occupations previously reserved for men. The present study aimed to examine the relationship between women’s desire for social freedom and power motive among college going girls. The study was conducted on a sample of 200 college going girls in the age range from 18-26 years who were enrolled in a large university of Bihar. WSF scale developed by M. Saha and power motive inventory developed by H.Ojha were employed to capture responses. Result shows that women with high and low WSF score had differing significantly with respect to their need for power motive. Results also indicate that all educated girls had a moderate level of WSF score and moderate urges of power motive. Thus, findings revealed that co-efficient of correlation between the scores of WSF and power motive among girls was positive and significant at .01 level.
Job Stress of Industrial Employees with Reference to Gender and Age Factor
Authors: Tarlika L Zalawadia
Published: November 2020

Aim: To study the emotional maturity level in students of Saveetha dental college. Objective: To estimate the emotional maturity and its impact on students with to relation to certain factors. Background: To conduct a survey on the emotional maturity level on students by preparing questionnaire with relation to certain factors. In present circumstances, youth as well as children are facing difficulties in life. These circumstances are giving rise to many psychosomatic problems such as anxiety, tension and emotional upsets in day to day life. Emotional maturity is not only the effective determinant of personality pattern but helps to control the growth of adolescent’s development. Reason : I am interested to find out the emotional maturity level and to frame scale, based on it the individuals can be given awareness can be counseled for a balanced and sustained maturity.