bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Survey of Teacher’s Views on Teaching Evaluation Method: An Implication for Education
Authors: Desalegn Alemu  , M.V.R. Raju
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the present study was to survey teachers views on the performance evaluation methods employed in the wolkite, Wachemo and Welaita sodo University. 280 randomly selected participants from the three universities were involved in the survey. Data gathered through questionnaire survey were analyzed using descriptive analysis method. The questionnaire surveys were used to examine the teachers views on the existing evaluation method. The present finding revealed that the performance evaluation method lacks objectivity, do not support teacher’s professional development and the evaluation procedures are in accordance with the purpose of evaluation. Based on the findings and discussions of study, conclusion and recommendations were forwarded.
Clinical and Socio-Demographic Correlates in Depressive Patients with Suicidal Ideas & Suicidal Attempts
Authors: Dr. Syed Ummer. I  , Dr. Sushith Sugathan. C
Published: December 2021

Background: Suicide has a strong association with mental disorder and contributes to the excess mortality of the mentally ill. Suicidal ideation is prevalent and appears to be a precondition for suicide attempts among psychiatric patients with Major Depressive disorder. Though ideas and attempts may overlap there are studies that show the two are separate clinical entities with unique psycho-socio demographic profile. Aim: To study correlates in patients with suicidal ideation and those with suicide attempts in a cohort of major depressive disorder patients. Methodology:  Study was conducted at the Inpatient psychiatry unit at a private medical college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. It was a Cross sectional study design. Patients consecutively admitted with major depressive disorder (DSM IV TR) were recruited. Severity of suicidal ideations and attempts were rated on validated scales and the socio demographic and clinical correlates were analyzed. Results: Clinical correlates like severity of depression, severity of suicidal ideation and history of past suicidal attempt were positively correlated with severity of suicidal ideation as well as severity of current suicidal attempts in the cohort of depressive disorder patients. Conclusion: Assessment of current episode severity of both suicidal ideation as well as suicidal attempt is important in identifying high risk patients with major depressive disorder.
Gender Wise Relationship between Values and Moral Judgment of High School Students
Authors: E.Paul  , H. Upadhyaya
Published: December 2021

The main objective of the study was to find out the Gender wise relationship between Values and Moral Judgment of High School Students. For achieving the present objective of the study, the investigator used Descriptive Survey Research Method on 1200 High School students, 600 male and 600 females of Jabalpur district. The investigator administered scale of Values (by Dr. Kamla Vashishtha and Anju Jaideep) and Moral Judgment (by Ranjana Gupta). The raw score of Value and Moral Judgment were analysed with the help of Product Moment Method (Real Mean Method) and for significant difference between Value and Moral Judgment 2X2 Factoral Design ANOVA were used. The results revealed that there was significant correlation found at 0.01 level of significance only for girls and significant difference for main and joint effect of Value and Moral Judgment found at 0.01.
Women Empowerment: Issues and Challenges
Authors: Srinivasa Murthy A T
Published: December 2021

Women’s Empowerment has been an issue of immense discussions and contemplation over the last few decades world-wide. This as an agenda has been on top of the lists of most government plans & programs as well. Efforts have been made on a regular basis across nations to address this issue and enhance the socio-economic status of women. However, it has been observed that most of the policies and programs view empowerment in the economic sense only working in the belief that economic self-reliance empowers women ignoring other variables like health, education, literacy etc. Introduction In the history of human development, woman has been as important as man. In fact, the status, employment and work performed by women in society is the indicator of a nation’s overall progress. Without the participation of women in national activities, the social, economical or political progress of a country will be stagnated. Women constitute half of the humanity, even contributing two-thirds of world’s work hours. She earns only one-third of the total income and owns less than one-tenth of the world’s resources. This shows that the economic status of women is in pathetic condition and this is more so in a country like India., “women constitute nearly 50 per cent of population, perform two-thirds of the work and produce 50 per cent of food commodities consumed by the country. They earn one third of remuneration and own 10 per cent of the property or wealth of the country” (Reddy et al., 1994).
The Role of Cognitive Factors in Old Age Balance Impairments
Authors: Priyanka Yadav
Published: December 2021

The ability of human beings to perform more than one task at a time has long been focus of study in the literature on human attention and memory. Older adults are more penalized when they must divide their attention between two input resources i.e input and holding or holding and responding. Falls have potentially devastating physical, social and psychological consequences. Falling is one of the most serious problems associated with ageing. Sensory system deteriorates with age, increased attention is allocated to “HIGHTEN” the signal coming from this system in order to gain necessary information for postural control. Older adults show marked reduction in the ability to perform the postural and cognitive task simultaneously. A study was conducted by physiotherapy and psychology students in a small town of Haryana on institutionalized older adults in which Dual task training under various sets of instruction that is Fixed priority and Variable priority instruction sets effects the balance who are living in residential care facilities. Tinneti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) and Mini mental status examination were used as tools to assess balance and cognitive abilities. Various studies related to the role of cognitive factors in balance impairments were reviewed. Data was analyzed using SPSS 13.0 software packages and paired sample t –test within the group and independent sample t – test between the groups with p – value at a significance level of p < 0.05 was used. The result of the study supported the hypothesis that there is significant improvement in balance of institutionalized elderly people who received dual task training with variable priority instruction set. (p < 0.001). The use of validated measurement tool like Tinnetti performance oriented mobility assessment on balance allowed clearer interpretation of the results. There is improvement in TPOMA Scores after 4 weeks training program in both groups. This shows that cognitive factors do play an important role in maintaining balance and coordination. Any impairment related to sensory system or cognition leads to balance impairments and increased risk for falls.
Identification of a Delinquent Child – A Case Study of 10th Class Student, Laxmangarh, Sikar (Rajasthan)
Authors: Dr. Manju Joshi
Published: December 2021

The delinquent is at the level of immorality. Often he has not leant do distinguish between right and wrong conduct. The term “Juvenile Delinquent, however, usually relates to adolescents who are old enough to come under the purview of juvenile courts; psychologically it is impossible to fix a definite age to which responsibility begins, if only because so much depends on mental rather than chronological age.
Some people have than nation that all delinquents are responsible for their conduct and they can reform by being published. It is expected that they will refrain from doing anti-social act again if they are awarded very harsh punishment. But it has been found that through punishment, while some delinquents were reformed, upon them there was just the opposite effect. They become crueler and wicks. However, psychologists believe that delinquency is a disease which can be cured through psycho-analysis.
A Review on Indian Women in Last Century
Authors: Md. Arif Anwar Hashami  , Ashok Kumar Sharma
Published: December 2021

Women are one of the important entities of any society, but in India it has a status like a goddess since Vedic era but at the same time there was few difficulties in her life. The worst situation of women in this century in terms of crime index leads to break our myths about the goddess position of women. Position of women cannot be analyzed only with the myths or saying by the people. This article investigating position of women in terms of her status in Vedic era, Medieval period, British era and after Independence. Review investigating the position through psychology, Rights, health, education, FLFP and registered crime. This article tried to find out the exact position of women of last century.
Job Preferences among Marginalized and Non-Marginalized Youth in Malaysia
Authors: Balan Rathakrishnan  , Samsudin A.Rahim  , Soon Singh  , Bikar Singh  , Juliana Rosmidah Jaafar
Published: December 2021

This study aimed to explore the factor job preferences among youth in marginalized and non-marginalized in Sabah. Preferences job four dimensions identified in this study, namely communality, job comforts, job goals and self-realization. The study will also explore the different job preferences by demographic background, namely gender and multi-ethnic. A total of 5954 youths was involved, ranging from marginalized (N = 4107) and non-marginalized (N = 1847). The study found no significant differences in job preferences among marginalized and non-marginalized youth in Malaysia as a whole. However, job comforts show selected key factor in the youth as job preferences. For multi-ethnic difference that there were no significant differences for non-marginalized youth, but there are significant differences in the dimensions of self-realization for marginalized youth. The implications of this study are identified factor can contribute to the implementation of government policies to help young people get jobs.
Relationship between Caretakers Variable on Age and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending To Patients with Cancer Problems
Authors: M. Sandhya Rani  , Dr. Nasreenbanu
Published: December 2021

The present study makes an attempt to understand the Relationship between Caretakers Variable on Age and Coping Strategies of Caretakers Attending to Patients with Cancer Problems. Caretakers who were ready and willing to extend their cooperation for in depth interview were selected as population for the study. Thus a total number of 80 caretakers were selected purposively for conducting the present study.
Development of Culturally-Specific Perception of Romantic Love Scale
Authors: BatoolWahida Anjum  , Iffat Batool
Published: December 2021

Aim of the current research was to develop and validate the indigenous scale on the Perception of Romantic Love (PRLS by following two stages.  In first stage scale was constructed and its psychometric properties were determined. While in stage two, convergent and discriminate validity of the scale was calculated. PRLS is based on those attributes which elicited by n = 40 adults during semi structured interviews and focus group discussions. After following the standard procedure of scale development 99 items were finalized and administered on N =1000 participant with 5 point likert type response format ranged from 1 = strongly disagree and 5 = strongly agree. Final solution of factor analysis retained 48 items with 7 subscales which named as  General, Emotional, Cognitive, Behavioral, Marital, Sexual and Spiritual aspects of love. Chronbach’s alpha reliability coefficient of the total scale was α = .91 and its seven subscales ranged from α = .59 (Behavioral) to α =.78 (Emotional). Thus the split half reliability .85 and test retest reliability .89, inter-item r =.58 and item total correlation r = .84 revealed that the PRLS has high level of internal consistency. Results of convergent validity (with Urdu Passionate Love Scale) reported r = .15 and discriminate validity (with Urdu University of California Los Angeles Loneliness Scale) was achieved r = -.01.Implications of the study were discussed according to the cultural context.
Epidemiology of Mental Health and Mental Health Issues of Women in India: A Literature Review
Authors: Amit Das
Published: December 2021

Worldwide 450 million (12%) people suffer from disability and this will be increased up to 15% in the year 2020, as per WHO estimation. Psychiatric Epidemiological studies in India from 1964 to 2001, shows increasing trends of mental health morbidity prevalence from 9.5 to 102.8 per 1000 population and new incidence cases were over 16.0 per 1000 population. A study reported that overall life time prevalence of mental disorder to be around 5%. Depression, anxiety, and unspecified psychological distress are 2–3 times more common among women compare to men. Common Mental Disorders is common among poor women and the causes may be hormonal factors (reproductive cycle may play a role of increased vulnerability to depression), other factors are excessive partner, alcohol use, sexual, physical violence by the husband, being widowed or separated, having low autonomy in decision making, and low levels of support from one’s family. Illiteracy and women mental health is significantly associated in India. Suicide and DDDrape also related to mental health issues in Indian women. In 2012, National Crime Records Bureau reported 24,923 rape cases and among them 98% being committed by someone known to victims. Studies found that girls from nuclear families and women married at a very young age are in higher risk for committing suicide. To reduce these problems, Indian Constitution made several articles and acts to safeguard the disabilities/issues including women. Several NGO’s and VO’s are also working for the development of this section.
Women Mental Health and Well-being: A New Paradigm
Authors: Mrs. Ashwini. R  , Dr. Vijay Prasad. B
Published: December 2021

This paper reviews literature on the determinants of women’s mental health through a stigma of mental illness and gender perspectives. This approach stresses that women’s particular health needs have been neglected in a male-centred models of health, and argues for the importance of addressing these needs in a way that views women and their lives holistically. A woman in social context is seen as parents and their roles have been demonstrated from their life within the family and society as well. This article draws attention to the women and physical health instead of looking at mental illness alone. The impact of violence against women, in particular, the effects of childhood sexual abuse, domestic violence and rape has been illustrated in western and Indian perspectives. In recommendations initiatives in mental health services especially, for women mental health has been emphasized broadly.
Well-Being of Adult and Aged Women Facing Interpersonal Violence: A Study of Women Living In Shimla District of Himachal Pradesh
Authors: Dr. Meera Manjul
Published: December 2021

This study attempted to investigate the direction and magnitude of the relationship of well-being with intrapersonal violence in reference to the adult and aged women facing interpersonal violence. More specifically, it has been tried to see the difference between adults and aged women on these variables i.e. well-being and interpersonal violence and to investigate the influence well being on interpersonal violence among these two strata of women. The total sample N=400, adult (n=200), aged (n=200) was given general well being scale Verma & Amita and interpersonal violence scale of Edleson and Minnesota. Besides, correlation, regression and t-test were performed. The findings revealed that well being is significantly and negatively correlated with interpersonal violence among adult and aged women. Aged women were higher on well being as compared to adult women. Adult women were higher on interpersonal violence as compared to aged women. It may also be said that well being emerged as a predictor of interpersonal violence among aged women.
Psychological Study of the Persons Suffering From Sickle Cell Disease in Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh State
Authors: Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ajagallay  , Dr. Gaukaran Janghel  , Dr. Vimal Chandra Bhagat  , Viyata Chanda  , Dr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal  , Dr. Neelam Naik
Published: December 2021

Background: Sickle cell disease is an inherited blood disorder in which the body produces abnormal shaped red blood cells (RBC). The disease affects both biological and psychosocial aspects of patients. Aim: Present study aimed at investigating the different mental health dimensions used by heterozygous and homozygous sickle cell anemic patients. Method: The cross-sectional study design with the total 100 sickle cell anemic adolescents of both the sexes were selected in 10 to 20 year age groups, from various hospitals and health clinics of Chhattisgarh, India. The correlation analysis was used for analyzing the data. Results: Total 100 patients were selected which consisted of 30 homozygous and 70 heterozygous adolescent patients with sickle cell gene. The Emotional Stability was which higher significantly correlated with the intelligence quotients, IQ (r = .387, p< .001) than the other dimensions. Only two dimensions of mental health viz. emotional stability (t- 2.38; p<.018) and self-concept (t- 2.32; p<.001) of sickle cell patients which differed among heterozygous and homozygous patients.
Phenomenological Approach to Human Condition in Counselling and Psychotherapy
Authors: S.T. Janetius
Published: December 2021

Applying phenomenology to counselling and psychotherapy is not new in the field of psychology. It is a known fact that the Western models of identifying and classifying mental illness and behavioural problems do not fit well in the life-world of many indigenous communities around the world. The health concepts and healing practices differ obviously based on the life-world and belief systems. Even some of the classifications of psychosomatic sickness need to be reclassified as pneumasomatic as per the uniqueness of the experience and of specific communities (Janetius, 2015). There are also delusive healers in different communities who act as psychotherapists and mental health professionals in disguise, who help people in tune with their worldview and belief system (Janetius, 2013). Exploring the health concepts and healing practices and life-world of different communities and the uniqueness of their subjective experiences, culture-specific approaches are highly recommended for therapy to be meaningful. To this effect, phenomenology comes to the rescue of mental health professionals. This paper conceptualises and explains why and how the philosophical concept phenomenology is integrated into counselling and psychotherapy.
Relationship between Insight and Spirituality in Individuals with Schizophrenia
Authors: Mr. Deepshri Phukan  , Dr. Maitreyee Dutta
Published: December 2021

The primary aim of this study was to understand the relationship among insight into illness and spirituality in patients with schizophrenia. Patients diagnosed with schizophrenia according to ICD-10 (F20-F20.9) were approached and explained about the purpose of the study. Initially patients were screened out on BPRS to rule out severe psychopathology. Only those patients who fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria and provided written informed consent were recruited. Sociodemographic and clinical details were obtained from the patients, care givers and treatment records. Following this, patients were asked to complete the Birchwood’s Insight Scale (BIS) and FACIT-SP-12 scale. Applied statistical methods were Descriptive statistics, Non-parametric test (Mann-Whitney U- test and Kruskal-Wallis test) and Pearson product moment correlation method. In this study significant negative correlation was found between total insight scores and “peace” domain of spirituality; on the other hand total spirituality score was significantly negatively correlated with “awareness of disease” domain of insight. The domain of “awareness of disease” also negatively correlated with “peace” domain of spirituality.
Exploring Depression and Coping Strategies among the Widowed and Divorced Working Women
Authors: Dr. Meera Manjul  , Rajender K. Premi
Published: December 2021

The present investigation was designed to explore the prevalence of depression among single married working women (widow and divorced) to see the relationship between tribal and non-tribal with special focus on their coping strategies. The data was collected from 100 widowed and divorced women (50=divorced; 50=widows). In both the groups of women, 25 were tribal and non-tribal women in each group. The correlational analysis was done to find out the relationship of depression, and coping strategies between the above mentioned groups. The results also indicate that depression is significantly higher among widow than the divorced participants both in case of tribal and non-tribal than the divorce tribal and non-tribal and as well the coping style is significantly better and effective in case of divorced tribal and non-tribal than the widow tribal and non-tribal. Therefore, the results indicate that better the coping style lower the depression.
ICT Tools Usage among Faculty of Education in Teaching Learning Processes
Authors: Dr. M. Jagadesh
Published: December 2021

Information and communication technologies (ICT) is defined, as a “diverse set of technological tools and resources used to communicate, and to create, disseminate, store, and manage information”.  The present study aims to study the usage of different ICT tools used by the faculty of Education in effective curriculum transaction. A rank analysis is done based on their responses to a data sheet. The emphasis of orientation and awareness programs for the faculty is signified in the study. To reach the goal of preparing teachers for effective technology use, a well-designed professional development program is essential. ICT can not only improve learning; but can also break down teacher and student stereotypes and boost self-esteem and would revolutionize the higher education system.
Parental Bonding and Psychological Well-Being among Young Adults
Authors: J Indumathy  , K Ashwini
Published: December 2021

The study on Parental Bonding and Psychological Well-being was conducted in Sriperumbudur among 60 young adults. The tools used were Parental Bonding Instrument and Psychological General Well – being Index. The bonding or attachment that a child has with parents have a great impact on their personality traits and well – being. Children who have a secure attachment with their parents tend to be less at the risk of any mental disorders. Parents these days are both employed and the children are left with the servant maids or at crèches, wherein they lose the bonding that has to be received from their parents. In some cases the parents are over protective to the children and restrict them in almost every single thing. This lack of parental bonding or over protectiveness may affect the well – being of the child in the later years. The present study is to know the bonding style of parents with their children and the effect of it on the psychological well-being of the individual. The results indicated that there is a significant correlation between parental care, control and psychological well – being.
Impact of Maternal Employment on Adolescents Study Habits
Authors: Dr. Smritikana Mitra Ghosh
Published: December 2021

The purpose of the present study was to find out whether the study habits of school students of working differ significantly from those of non-working mothers. The sample of the study consisted of 200 school students (100 school students of working mothers &100 school students of non- working mothers) studying in class Xth of Ranchi town. Study Habit Inventory constructed by Hassan (2003) of P.G. Department of Psychology, Ranchi University, Ranchi was administered to the selected sample to assess their study habits. The data so collected was analyzed statistically by employing mean, SD and t-test. The study revealed there were significant differences between the adolescent students of   working   and   non- working mothers. Adolescents of working mothers had significantly better study habits than adolescents   of non-working mothers. Further the study revealed that female students had significantly better study than male.
Role of Physical Activity in Mental Well-Being
Authors: Ravi Kumar
Published: December 2021

Regular physical activity plays a vital role in both psychological and physiological well-being of people of all ages. Mental well-being, a psychological wellbeing, which is mostly influenced by physical activity. The purpose of the present study is to conceptually investigate the role of physical activity in mental well-being. This paper has focused on exploring physical activity and mental well-being on the basis of Review of Literature, which helped in developing the theoretical framework. The finding of this paper is that the physical activity helps to improve mental well-being. Further, managerial implications have also been discussed. This study is conceptual in nature, which needs to be empirical tested.
Relationship of Parental Burnout with Parental Stress and Personality among Parents of Neonates with Hyperbilirubinemia
Authors: Prof. Seema Vinayak  , Simplejit Kaur Dhanoa
Published: December 2021

This study was designed to examine the inter-relationships between parental burnout, personality and parental stress among mothers as well as fathers of children with neonatal jaundice. The sample comprised with 200 parents, which were further divided into 100 parents of male neonates (i.e. 50 fathers and 50 mothers), 100 parents of female neonates (i.e. 50 fathers and 50 mothers). The results showed that the relationship exists between parental burnout, personality and parental stress among all the groups.
Participative Appreciative Therapy: A Positive Intervention Approach to Mental Health
Authors: Prof. (Dr.) Manju Agrawal
Published: December 2021

The paper introduces a positive psychotherapy called Participative Appreciative Therapy® (PAT). It is based on principals of Appreciative Inquiry combined with the power of visualization. It has two phases. Phase one is called CREAM having five components and phases two is called DESERT having six stages. The five components of CREAM phase are Catharsis, Rapport building, Empathy, Affirmative Topic and Motivational environment and the six stages of DESERT phase are Discovery, Exploring the Dream, Seeing the dream implemented, Emotional Glue, Representative actions and behaviour, Transformation and discussion. It can also be called Cream and Dessert Therapy. The most significant aspect of the therapy is positive outcomes are visible from the very first session as probing and inquiry are in themselves therapeutic because of its nature of setting goal and asking questions. Secondly development of insight for solutions is fast. PAT is actually not just a therapy but should actually be adopted as a lifestyle.
Efficacy of Motivational Interviewing On Improving Resilience among Students with Below Average Academic Performance: A Case Study
Authors: Riju Raj Roy
Published: December 2021

There have been researches going on that have focused on strength based approach like resilience to motivate the students for improving their academic performances. Failing to perform well can create school difficulties like academic work related issues, adjustment to school environment, behaviour regulation, etc which may later stimulate mental health problems. Thus it is very important to early identify these issues to promote the best possible outcome for students. Though studies are very limited in counselling and education but it appears to suggest that Motivational Interviewing (MI) may be effective in addressing student’s academic motivation to perform well. Thus the objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of Motivational Interviewing on improving resilience among students with below average academic performance. A student with below average academic performance was selected for the study from Dibrugarh Bengali High School, Dibrugarh, Assam. Pre and post assessment of the resilience level was assessed by using the Adolescent Resilience Scale. In between pre and post assessment, MI was applied to the student for 10 sessions alternatively. Post assessment and follow-ups were done to check any improvement on resilience. The result of the study concluded that at present Motivational Interviewing has shown to be effective on improving resilience among students with below average academic performance.
A Study of Psychosocial Profile of Mentally Handicapped Children and Psychopathology in their Parents
Authors: Dr. Anup Rathi  , Dr. Mayur Muthe  , Dr. Anita Nagargoje
Published: December 2021

Aim: To study the socio-demographic profile of mentally handicapped children and to compare the Psychiatric morbidity in parents of mentally handicapped children with that of parents of non handicapped children. Materials and Methods: The sample under study consisted of 50 children of both sexes 30 of these were mentally handicapped children & 20 children were non handicapped. IQ was assessed using Coloured Progressive matrices and Goddard form board. SCID I was used to assess Psychopathology of parents. Results:The prevalence of consanguinity, pregnancy complications, co-morbidity (speech and seizure disorder) and psychopathology in mothers was high in mentally handicapped children as compared to non handicapped children.
‘I have Depression and others have Anxiety’: Cognitive Representation of Depression
Authors: Vishal M.V
Published: December 2021

Depression is the most common neurotic illness which affects roughly more than 350 million people all over the world and the prevalence of depression is more common among women than in men (WHO 2016). However, the awareness level of depressive disorders is low among the general public.  Therefore persons with depression are generally not getting proper care and support from the family as well as the society. This study illuminates the challenges faced by a lady who had suffered from depression more than three decades episodically. This study follows the single instrument case study (Stake, 1995) research structure, describing the details incorporating the edited quotes from informants. After the description of the case, researcher focus on the key issues (themes) to understand the complexity of the case. The themes were described in detail as the lesson learned (Guba & Lincoln, 1981) from the case. The study reveals the strategies adopted by the study participant to overcome depression and its impact.
Validation of Academic Delay of Gratification Scale among Indian Professional Courses Students
Authors: Rajib Chakraborty
Published: December 2021

The present study is an attempt to conduct factor analysis of the Academic Delay of Gratification Scale (ADOGS) for college students, with 10 items, prepared by Bembenutty and Karabenick (1998), on Indian professional courses students. 461 students (256 boys and 205 girls) from engineering, pharmacy, law and education professional courses of Sultan Ul Uloom Education Society, Hyderabad, voluntarily participated in the study, out of which 336 students (190 boys and 146 girls) were part of exploratory factor analysis. With the help of SPSS Statistics Ver.23, Principal Axis Factor extraction method and Varimax rotation, two factors were extracted. Monte Carlo PCA Parallel Analysis was used to settle for one factor explaining 16% variance. The reliability of the instrument using Cronbach’s Alpha was found to be 0.715. SPSS Amos Ver. 23 was used to confirm the factor structure and establish within-network construct validity of the instrument using Fit index tests like Chi test p value, DF, CMIN/DF, TLI, CFI, IFI, NFI,RMR and RMSEA from the data of 125 students (66 boys and 59 girls), followed by between network validity based on construct validation approach using Pearson’s product moment correlation the data of 136 students (100 boys and 36 girls) measuring their academic delay of gratification and emotional intelligence. There were sufficient evidences to establish that this instrument in its present form can be administered on Indian urban students for the measurement of academic delay of gratification.
Analysis of Well Being of People Practicing Yoga
Authors: K. Madhava Chandran
Published: December 2021

Background: De-stressing for achieving a sense of well being has become an absolute necessity for people to reduce psycho-somatic disorders. The degree to which one experiences control over one’s response to life events will have a buffering effect for adverse life events and will enhance wellbeing. Subjective wellbeing indicates how people evaluate their lives in terms of feelings of wellbeing or the lack of it. Yoga helps in significant reduction of stress, contributing to a feeling of better wellbeing. Aim: This study analyses the effect of yoga on subjective well being of people. Research Design: Survey method was adopted for the study. Sample: Consisted of 100 randomly selected yoga practitioners. Tools used: They were interviewed using a questionnaire consisting of 13 subjective well being parameters (OECD, 2013), with three responses, scored as 3, 2 and 1. Subjective Well Being Index (SWBI) was worked out as the sum of the scores of the parameters. The data was analyzed through analysis of variance. Results: The mean SWBI of yoga practitioners mostly improves with the years of yoga practice. However, even up to two years of yoga practice contributes to a very promising condition of well being, with more than 89% of the respondents experiencing either very much or slight improvement / reduction in all the well being parameters. More than 10 years of yoga practice gives the maximum SWBI of 37, equivalent to about 95% of the maximum possible index, while 6 to 10 years of yoga contributes to an index of about 34. Even though the SWBI of up to 2 years, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years of yoga practice are statistically on par, they differ significantly from that of the yoga practice categories above 6 years. 6 to 8 years and 8 to 10 years of yoga contribute to SWBI, which is also significantly different from the SWBI of more than 10 years practitioners. Conclusion: The results of the study establish the effect of yoga in achieving a feeling of well being among people, which would ultimately contribute to better physical health also for them. Hence, psycho-somatic disorders existing under the fast, hectic and tense conditions in the society can be reduced considerably through the practice of relaxation techniques such as yoga. In this context, it will be worthwhile if institutions such as yoga centres, recreational clubs, residents’ associations, schools, offices etc. take initiative in popularizing such mind – body relaxation techniques through awareness programs which also include information from research carried out, demonstration of the techniques etc. with the objective of creating a healthy society.
Psychological Well-Being as a Correlate of Physical Well-Being among the Spouses of Indian Armed Force Personnel
Authors: Bisht Prachi  , Pande Lata
Published: December 2021

Armed force is an organization where the process of deployment of soldiers or military personnel occurs very frequently. The soldiers are frequently deployed in either active field areas, high altitude areas and routine exercise because of which the families has to face separation for longer as well as for short duration influencing them emotionally, psychologically and mentally leading to stress responses, such as anger, irritability, sleeplessness, and anxiety, and significant levels of distress (Demers 2009) and triggers depression, anxiety, decreased marital satisfaction and stress among the wives of the military personnel and this may even lead to somatization. Therefore the present study establishes the correlation between the psychological well-being and physical health of the wives of Indian soldiers and intend to find how different dimensions of each variable influences each other showing the interaction of the dimensions of psychological well-being and physical health. Total 300 spouses were selected as respondents. Correlation analysis was used as statistical tool. The results of the analysis show significant and positive correlation between the psychological well-being and physical health.
Problem Solving In Mathematics-Role of Worked Examples in Reducing Cognitive Load and Improving Scholastic Performance
Authors: D. Venkateshwar Rao
Published: December 2021

Mathematics is a compulsory subject at school level across the globe. It is also considered as a difficult subject. Reducing the cognitive load and improving the scholastic performance are the main concerns in the teaching learning process of mathematics. The present study is an attempt in this direction by using cognitive load theory. The study is intended to analyze the role of worked examples in learning mathematics and to design and conduct an intervention to reduce the cognitive load and improve the performance of students in mathematics. Sample comprised of 76 students of 6th grade. The sample was divided in to two groups of control and treatment conditions. There were two phases in the intervention namely learning phase and test phase. At Learning phase students were taught according to either a traditional procedure or according to worked examples effect of cognitive load theory. At test phase all students (control condition and treatment condition) were presented a common test (Scholastic Achievement Test). During the learning phase student’s performance in the form of errors committed and cognitive load experienced were recorded. During the test phase student’s performance and cognitive load experienced were recorded. The study revealed that students who studied worked examples committed fewer errors and experienced low cognitive load. Students who studied worked examples performed better and experienced less cognitive load than students who solved the same number of problems. It is recommended to give more emphasis on worked examples to improve the performance of children in mathematics and to reduce the cognitive load experienced by students in mathematics.
Psychological Counseling: Ways of Alleviating Stress and Anxiety among Senior Secondary School Students
Authors: Dr. Zaki Akhtar  , Prasant
Published: December 2021

Highly competitive school environment and unexpected parental pressure led the students’ life more distress and full of depression. Such pressure and environmental constraints must be dealt with effective counseling process. Hence, they need psychological counseling in all walks of life. The present study aimed to explore the level of Stress and Anxiety among senior secondary school student approaching board exam. It is also an attempt investigate the effect of counseling on alleviation of stress and Anxiety. A sample of 100 students (50girls and 50 boys) from senior secondary school was selected from Jamshedpur .Student stress scale standardized by Akhtar (2011) and Sinha’s anxiety inventory developed by D. Sinha’s (1961, 1968). The data were analyzed by using T-test and correlation. Result revealed that the pre counseling level of stress and Anxiety differed significantly. Correlation coefficient revealed that there is positive correlation between stress and Anxiety.
Demographic Profile and Associated Psychological Factors among Patients with Erectile Dysfunction Attending Tertiary Care Centre at Raigarh (Chhattisgarh)
Authors: Dr. Vimal Chandra Bhagat  , Dr. Rajesh Kumar Ajagallay  , Dr. Gaukaran Janghel  , Viyata Chanda  , Dr. Rakesh Kumar Agrawal  , Dr. Neelam Naik
Published: December 2021

Background: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined as the inability to attain or maintain a penile erection sufficient for successful vaginal intercourse. ED is a common problem worldwide that affects men with increasing age. ED not only deteriorates sexual life of men but also makes them prone to experience psychological distress. Aim: Present study aimed at investigating the demographical profile and psychological  factors were correlated with the ED. Methods: The cross-sectional study design with the total 197 patients in ED were selected in 18 to 60-year age groups, from Late Lakhiram Agrawal Memorial Govt. Medical College, Raigarh, C.G., India (LAMGMC) and associated hospital. The χ2 test was used for analyzing the data. Results: Total 197 patients were selected, the majority of the patients were mildly affected by ED (n=99, 50.9%). There were Significant correlations between patient’s psychological factors e.g. Dissatisfaction on household income (P=0.030), Blame themselves (P= 0.001), feeling of guilt (P=0.000), less desirable (P= 0.000), feeling hurt (P= 0.000), feeling of anger or bitterness (P=0.000), depression (P=0.005), feeling like a failure (P=0.000), Worry of ED will affect closeness with a partner (P= 0.000), and worry for a future relationship (P= .001), and the association of socio demographic factors were insignificant. Conclusion: ED is a significant health problem and affect psychological well-being of patients. Besides pharmacological therapy, patient education on ED also plays an important role in the management of ED. Assessment early diagnosis and treatment of ED and psychological problems are crucial for patients, as untreated psychological problems can further worsen the ED condition as well as impair patients’ overall QoL.
Gender Difference among Young Adults for Suicidal Ideation
Authors: Gloria Christal. L  , Ms. Suman. O
Published: December 2021

According to recent studies suicide claims many lives’s per year and suicide is seen as the third leading cause of death. One of the commonly seen causes of suicide is depression. The objective of the study is to understand the attitude of young adults towards suicidal ideation and to know if there is a gender differences for suicidal ideation. The total sample of this study consisted of 300 respondents out of which 150 were males and 150 were females. The subjects belonged to the age group of 18-23. The Suicidal Ideation Scale by Dr. Devendra Singh Sisodia and Dr. Vibhuti Bhatnagar (SIS-SDBV) was administered to the subjects. The conclusion of this study was that there is significant gender difference among young adults for suicidal ideation.
Mantle of Teacher Educators in the Inculcation of Values among Prospective Teachers
Authors: Dr. M. Ramakrishna Reddy
Published: December 2021

The hall mark of the ancient Indian Education was that moral precepts and values formed an integral part of the curriculum of the day. The legacy has been passed down from one generation to another and even today dealing with values and moral issues and inculcating the same in the student community is recognized as an integral part of teachers’ roles. In the context of the changing social and cultural milieu, both in India and abroad, there is a crying need to imbue the younger generation with the right kind of value system so that they can handle the formidable challenges which they face on daily basis along with the rigors of life. Education has both an enormous and a defining role to play in the social, intellectual and political transformation of the society. Effective teaching practices in imparting value education have ranges from storytelling, exhibitions, skits, one act play and group discussions to various other formats. In the era of information and communicating technology, it can be hard to get a grip on the evolving roles of teachers and comprehend the duties of the teachers precisely. It seems as if the role of teachers has grown many fold; they are now expected to be tech-savvy, computer literate and acquire mastery over the cutting edge technologies pertaining to education. To inculcate values among the prospective teachers, the teacher educators, first and foremost, should be made to acquire the necessary attitude, knowledge and skills so that they can discharge their functions seamlessly and to the benefit of the prospective teachers. The role of the educators has become both challenging and rewarding, in terms of inculcating the right set of values among the learners. The proper assimilation of these values by the prospective teachers to a great part depends on the teacher educator and a teacher educator can do this through his positive role and prescribed means. Teacher educators must thoroughly comprehend what values are and their precise role in promoting multicultural values education. This paper, keeping in view the imperativeness of value inculcation in prospective teachers, focuses on the issue of teachers’ training in relation to value education, the necessary changes that are to be brought about in the pre-service teachers education so that they will enable the inculcation of the pertinent values among the prospective teachers for the betterment of the next generation education.
Hope and Mental Well Being among Male and Female Cancer Patients
Authors: Sana Fatima
Published: December 2021

Hope and Mental well being are important for an individual’s life and same goes for the cancer patients. The aim of the present study is to see the hope and mental well being among male and female cancer patients. The hypotheses of the study was to examine that there will be no difference between male and female cancer patient on hope and on mental well being. The sample of this study included 60 subjects (30 male and 30 female subjects) selected by purposive sampling from Aligarh district of U.P. In this study two inventories were used viz., Herth Hope Index and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental well-being scale. Investigator used mean, standard deviation and t-test, and in order to draw out the results. A quantitative approach was used by the researcher to conduct this study; data collection and data analysis were done using this approach.  The results of the study are that there exists no difference found between male and female cancer patients on hope, and there exist no difference between male and female cancer patients on mental well-being.
Quality Of Life and Self-Esteem among People Living With HIV/AIDS
Authors: Mr. Chandrakanth.B.K  , Dr. Shanmuk Kamble
Published: December 2021

Purpose of this study is to investigate the difference in quality of life and self-esteem of People living with HIV/AIDS. 2X2 Research design was applied, among a sample of 120 HIV-infected persons receiving treatment, care, and support from district hospitals of Karnataka state. QOL was assessed using the HAT (QOL)-26 tools, and self-esteem scale was used. Results found that there is significant difference in quality of life among people living with HIV / AIDS, and there is significant difference in self-esteem among people living HIV/AIDS. It is also found that there is significant and positive correlation between quality of life and self-esteem among people living with HIV/AIDS.