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Compare the Cognitive Abilities and Subjective Well-Being of Elderly Living With Families and Old Age Homes
Authors: Jyotsana Maurya  , Dr. Kiran U.V  
Published: December 2021

Aging is not a disease, but the final stage of normal life. Cognitive abilities mean conscious mental activity as thinking, remembering, learning or using language. Considerable work has been done to understand the age-related decline in cognitive abilities. Subjective well-being is defined as people’s evaluation of their own lives. Such evaluations can be both cognitive judgements, such as life satisfaction, and emotional responses to events, such as feeling positive emotions. The present study focuses on Compare the cognitive abilities and subjective well-being of elderly living with families and old age homes. The study was carried out in lucknow. Random sampling technique was fallowed in the present study. The sample for this study comprised of 120 elderly individuals (60 females and 60 males respectively) from urban and semi-urban areas. Cognitive abilities scale: The cognitive abilities scale of elderly was assessed using cognitive abilities scale by Dr. Avishai Antonovsky (1987). Subjective Well-Being scale: The perception of Subjective well-being among elderly was measured using Subjective well-being scale developed by Prof. William Pavot. et al (1997)., The sample of this study were personally and individually contacted and data was obtained through face-to face interview. The positive clearly indicates that more cognitive abilities better will be the subjective well-being among elderly living at various places.
An Analytical Study of Smartphone Addiction among Engineering Students: A Gender Differences
Authors: Shilpa Bisen  , Dr. Yogesh Deshpande  
Published: December 2021

With advent of new Smartphone technologies and the widespread utilization of touch screen mobile phones made humans embrace technology more and depend on it extensively and compulsively in their lives. Due to the new communication technologies and Smart phones the world is becoming a trajectory place where man is not relying on man for its needs but depending more on Smartphone apps which is replacing multivariate structure of human behavior where Smartphone Apps are transforming its functional role as a Guru, Mentor, Family physician, shopping consultant and so on. The present study is exploring the impact of Smartphone User Applications (Apps) on the behavior of the engineering students. This study examined Smartphone user behaviors and their relation to Smartphone addiction. A General Behavioral survey guided by a well structured self design questionnaire has been administered across a sample of hundred students. The questionnaire is comprised of Thirty items measuring amount, duration and pattern of usage of various Smartphone apps specifically health apps, entertainment apps, shopping apps, communication apps, and education apps. Overall test score measuring overall addiction to the Smartphone. A Sample is assigned using random sampling and purposive sampling method. Two groups are divided in fifty male and fifty female across the age ranges from 18- 22 years from various Engineering Colleges to measure gender differences. The test findings showing significant level of difference among the Smartphone addiction across the gender in accordance with usage of various Smartphone apps. The overall trend shows male students are more prone to Smartphone addiction than female.
An Empirical Study of Social Support among Depressive and Non-Depressive Elderly People
Authors: Satvinder Singh Saini  
Published: December 2021

It has been documented that elderly are more prone to psychological problems and depression is the commonest geriatric psychiatric disorders. In fact the elderly in India face a multitude of psychological, social and physical health problems. In a cross-sectional study, it was found that in persons 65 years and older, the perceived adequacy of emotional and tangible support was clearly associated with depressive symptoms. Aim and Objective: This study intends to see the relationship between depression and social support among depressive and non-depressive elderly. Samples and Methods: This study comprised of 60 (30 with depression and 30 without depression) participants of age 60 or above. The sample was selected with purposive incidental sampling technique. Material used: GDS-30 and PGI- SSQ were administered after taking consent. Results and conclusion: Result shows the comparison of means between depressive (case-group) and non-depressive (control-group) as per the scores on Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ). The mean score (40.53) of depressive group was lesser than that of non-depressive group (50.30). The t-value (20.373) was found to be statistically significant at 0.01. (p-value 0.000). Conclusion: In brief, the findings of the study show that depressed people perceive lack of social support than non-depressed elderly people. It has been observed that social support is a protective factor from depression in elderly people.
Humour as coping and Flow as correlates of Subjective Happiness among Athletes and Non-athletes
Authors: Jose, S  , Faisal, T  , Mathai, S. M  
Published: December 2021

This study intends to find out if humour as coping and flow could significantly be different among athletes and non-athletes, and if the above mentioned variables show any kind of relationship with subjective happiness. A sample of 62 athletes and 75 non-athletes aged between 16 and 22 were selected for the study. Inventories were used to collect the data. It includes The Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS) by Lyubomirsky (1999) , The Coping Humour Scale(CHS) developed by .A Martin (1983) and Flow State Scale by Jackson (1995). Demographic information including their age, gender, education level, and sporting involvement was also collected. The obtained results showed that Flow and humour are significantly higher for athletes than non-athletes. Flow and humour is also found to have a significant positive correlation with subjective happiness. Males are found to experience greater subjective happiness than females and they use more humour as coping. National level players experience more flow state than state level players. Second born children were found to be more happier than first born children. Thus within the limits and limitations of the present study results imply that engagements in athletic activities enhances humour coping and flow which contribute to better subjective happiness.
Study of Emotional Disorders among Children with Poor Academic Performance
Authors: Dr. Jitendra Mugali  , Dr. S S Chate  , Dr. Nitin Pattanashetty  , Dr. Shivam Gupta  , Dr. Sushruth V  , Dr. Harsha Haridas  , Dr. Mallikarjun A. Pattanashetti  
Published: December 2021

Objectives: 1. To study the nature and prevalence of emotional disorder among children with poor academic performance., 2. To study the associated Psychiatric co-morbidities among children with poor academic performance were presenting with emotional disorders. Material and Methods: Total of 1480 children studying in 3 CBSE schools, aged between 6 and 12 years were screened. 312 children were found to be performing poor in academics. After simple randomization and further screening procedure 115 children were included in the study. Each child was assessed by interviewing with MINI-KID Questionnaire and CBCL and final diagnosis made by using ICD-10 DCR criteria. Statistical analysis was done using Epi Info 7 software. Results: The prevalence of poor academic performers was found to be 21.08%. The prevalence of emotional disorders among children with poor academic performance was found to be 22.61%. Majority of poor academic performers having phobic anxiety disorders of childhood accounts to be 9.57%. Other emotional disorders like, social anxiety disorder of childhood, sibling rivalry disorder and separation anxiety disorders of childhood accounts to be 6.96%, 6.09% and 3.48% respectively. Conclusion: Emotional disorders in school going children leads to poor performance in academics and school drop outs. Prevalence of emotional disorders were more in girls. Phobic anxiety disorder (Exam phobia /anxiety) is the most common type of emotional disorders presented by the children.
Analysis of Attributes in the Official Definitions for Learning Disability
Authors: S. Venkatesan  
Published: December 2021

Background: The phenomenon of learning disability is increasingly occupying the centre stage all over the world. Still, there is no commonly agreed definition for the condition. Method: This study attempts a comparative analysis of the similarities or differences between 23 official definitions of learning disability derived from various sources. By using a quantitative-cum-qualitative systematic procedure of identification and listing the attributes, prioritizing and rank ordering them, assigning of appropriate weights before deducing their conceptual meaning, observations on the nomenclature and content characteristics of the definitions were created as basic data units to be undertaken in this analysis. Results: There is plurality of definitions amidst varying emphasis on nature or content of especially seven majorly identified attributes with little agreement on what qualities characterize the condition of learning disability. The implications of these findings are discussed in the context of the need for quantifying or establishing the empirical veracity of the identified attributes before explicating a cohesive or meaningful overall re-statement on definition of learning disabilities. The need for cross cultural and transnational research is highlighted.
ICT for Rural Development: An Inclusive Framework for e-Governance
Authors: Dr. Saroj Kumar Singh  
Published: December 2021

Review of literature shows that intervention of information and communication technologies (ICT) in rural development initiatives are capable of development, but are not successful. Lack of community participation, absence of an integrated approach and non-inclusion of traditional knowledge systems (TKS) in the project designs are the major impediments. We therefore suggest a systems-based approach in the design of e-Governance projects, and brief some future directions. The proposed framework is based on participatory approach with inclusion of relevant TKS, has a bi-directional Citizen to Government (G2C2G) interface and a feedback mechanism. The prime goal is that rural e-Governance projects serve as means to attain good-governance for enhancing sustained rural development.
Kundaini Awakening, the Physical and Psychological Aspects
Authors: Satyanarayan Mishra  
Published: December 2021

Kundaini is otherwise own as serpent power lying coiled in the mooladhara chakra at the base of the spine. The ultimate yogic achievement Samadhi can’t be attained unless Kundaini is awakened. Awakening of kundaini requires a rigorous hathayogic practice .Traditional gurus have given the ways and means for practice of Kundaini. Modern scientists, psychologists and medical practitioners have also probed into the study of this mysterious yogic power and revealed a lot in form of different models and theories. By studying in depth the science, technique and effects of the practice, one can have a better understanding of this energy. Different physical and psychological aspects associated with Kundaini energy are discussed in this article from research point of view.
The Role of Body Image, Negative Emotions and Sexual Schema Factors In Predicting Sexual Dysfunction in Women with Breast Cancer
Authors: Fatemeh Sorouri  , Hamid Yaghubi  , Farhad Taremian  
Published: December 2021

Objective: The aim of the present study was to investigate the predictive role of body image, negative emotions and sexual schema in sexual dysfunction. Method: In the present study, based on a causal-comparative design,105 women with breast cancer in the summer of 2013 have answered the Questionnaires Multidimensional Body-Self Relations Questionnaire (MBSRQ), Depression ,Anxiety, Stress Scales(DASS-21), Questionnaire of cognitive schema activation in sexual context( QCSASC), Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and step by step regression. Results: The results showed that, helpless, depression, appearance evaluation and subjective weight have a significant effect on predicting sexual dysfunction. Due to the effect of each variable every one unit increase in helpless scheme and depression respectively decreases0/33, 0/18 unit to the level of sexual function. Similarly For every one unit increase in each of the appearance evaluation and subjective Weight, sexual dysfunction increases 0/15 and 0/14 per unit, respectively. Conclusion: Overall review of variables and Investigation of their effectiveness on sexual function, we find specified pattern in predicting sexual dysfunction and this pattern can be used in different areas of research, prevention, treatment and Effective steps to improve the quality of psychological treatments in women with breast cancer.
Influence Organsiation’s HRD Practices on Employee’s Work Identification
Authors: Masood ul Hassan  
Published: December 2021

The study was intended to examine the effect of organization’s human resource development practices on employee’s perceived work identification of Engineers of Kashmir division. The sample consists of 120 Engineers whose age ranged from 24-58 years. Work identification was measured through a questionnaire developed by Shrivastava and Dolke (1978). Human resource development was measured through the questionnaires developed by Shah (2000). The data was analysed by the Multiple Regression method.
Psycho-Analytical Investigation of Stress among Students of Higher Technical Education in India: A Case Study
Authors: Mr. Sandeep Kumar Sharma  , Dr. Sweta Sinha  
Published: December 2021

Academic period is the best phase of life for many students where they try to shape themselves in a perfect frame under the supervision of their teachers. But sometimes many students are unable to compensate the need of the actual goal setting. Somehow they also get deviated from their path due to the lack of proper setting with the situation as well as internal and external factors that imposes unwilling pressure on them. Stress appears when the complexity of internal and external factor exceeds individual’s resources to cope with their situation. It is critically determined by the name of depression, anxiety, stress, as well as phobia. Students frequently encounter stressors which may test their capability to cope: conforming to recent environment, managing a massive work load, making new friends, becoming more independent and dealing with several issues. From a closer outlook, students’ confront various challenges in their everyday life therefore the whole idea of an exciting and vibrant academic life is veiled by these challenges which leads to stress. If not dealt with, it can only escalate and hamper academic performance as well as emotional and social well-being. In the past ten years the percentage of suicide has increased considerably among the educated class in comparison to the uneducated sections of the Indian society. Among the educated section, the prime suicide prone people belong to educational level raging from higher secondary to graduation and above as survey by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB, India, See Annexure-I). This provides the chief motivation to carry out the psychoanalytical study of students. The current study examines the level of stress and its major causative agents among the PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) students of a prestigious technical institute of India. The primary aim of term paper is to assess the level of stress and its major triggering factors among the PhD students. The methodology for the present paper is based on a quantitative approach where a questionnaire survey was conducted to collect data with a sample size of 30 students.
Impacts of Burden on Use of Coping Styles among Stroke Caregivers
Authors: Rajesh Kumar  , Sukhpal Kaur  , K. Reddemma  
Published: December 2021

Introduction: Stroke is a family disease and prevalent cause of disability cause in developing country including India. After discharge from the hospital, the caregivers will take over the responsibility to look after their patient. Debilitating and chronic nature of stroke often put strain and stress on the caregivers, which threaten the rehabilitation of the stroke patients. The study aimed to find out the impact of burden on coping styles and caregivers’ characteristics on burden in caregivers of stroke survivors. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was carried out by recruiting 100 caregivers purposively in selected rural-community setting Punjab, India. Coping Checklist (CCL) and Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) schedule was used to determine coping styles and burden in caregivers. Relevant inferential statistics was applied to compute results. Results: Findings show that burden and negative coping strategies are dependent on each others. However, positive coping strategies also show a significant positive relationship with burden in relationship aspects. Family history of stroke, education status of caregiver, availability of support in care and duration of care had direct impact on perceived burden in caregivers of stroke patients. Conclusion: Use of coping strategies depends on severity and nature of burden in caregivers of stroke survivors. In fact, adoption of coping strategies depends on severity of burden. Study recommend to plan and implement hospital based training program for the caregivers to teach different aspects of home based care in order to decrease caregiving burden and maintain long term quality of life among caregivers.
Need to Change Exam Preparation Strategy
Authors: Akhil Subhash Madankar  
Published: December 2021

All over the world, there are different students who acquired the different ways of preparation. Every professional graduator having different mindsets or approach towards the examination. Due to this, some student will get good outcomes in minimum time and some will not get expected outcomes even when they were tried a lot. The examination methods have a large impact on how and when student study and what they learn. The examination should not only be used as a control that a student is qualified, but also as an educational tool to influence the learning process. Over a long period of time, students were thinking that exam would the way where we will express our knowledge. But according to some student will be not. Now a day, a number of students adopted different way of learning and attempting the examination. And getting good marks in an exam will not be an issue. Today, the world is practical oriented. They demand not only the base of knowledge but a group of knowledge along with skills. Also, the way of learning is different than the past decade. Now we have to change our mindset regarding exam and way which will be adopting for it.
Effect of Achievement Motivation on Personality Traits of Students
Authors: Dr. Arun Rajaram Daitkar  
Published: December 2021

An objective of the study: To investigate the effect of achievement motivation on personality traits (Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism) students. Hypothesis: There is no significant difference in the high and low achievement motivation students in relation to their personality traits (Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism). Sample: The sample size of the study is 100 belongings to Aurangabad, which includes college student. Scrutiny test is applied on students divided for 50 high achievement motivation students and 50 low achievement motivation students. The age range of subjects is 18-25 years. Tools deo-mohan achievement scale. Personality Traits Inventory (NEOPI): This test is developed and standardized by Costa and McCrae for measuring personality characteristics (Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism). Variable Independent variable Types of achievement motivation: i) High ii) Low Dependent Variable personality traits (Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism) Conclusions 1. High achievement motivation students had significantly high Openness to experience, Conscientiousness, Extraversion and Agreeableness than the low achievement motivation students.2. Low achievement motivation students had significantly high Neuroticism than the high achievement motivation students.
The Everyday lives and coping Strategies of women in Delhi; Discerning roots of Psychological Empowerment: An Ethnographic Study
Authors: Swati Sharma  , Dr. Anita Gupta  
Published: December 2021

This is an ethnographic study based on inductive reasoning inspired by everyday life coping of slum women in Delhi. Evidences from field work were found to be congruent with the underlying assumptions of Humanistic and analytical psychology, perspectives which ascertain positive human values and life orientation such as growth, and fulfillment, making it difficult to completely neglect strategies for adaptability, positive coping, and adjustment, which are having a positive influence in everyday lives of slum women in their day-day life. The focus of this study is not to explore the daily life concerns, but to highlight how these concerns are addressed by slum women, with regard to their coping strategies. The objective of this study was to bring into light the phenomenon of positive adaptability towards daily life concerns, in context with slum women by exploring three coping strategies given by Endler and Parker. Task-oriented strategy, Emotion-oriented strategy, and, Avoidance-oriented strategy three categories which were used to categorize the responses towards daily life stressors. Finally this study attempts to fill in the prevailing literature gap in the context of the conceptualization of psychological empowerment for slum women based on the findings of this study and trace the roots of psychological empowerment using the perspectives of psychology. This study illustrates analysis of ethnographic records of 50 informants from various slums in Delhi.
Resilience and Spirituality as Correlates of Psychological Well-Being among Adolescents
Authors: Thanooja Faisal  , Seena M. Mathai  
Published: December 2021

All human beings experience a transitional stage from puberty to adulthood that involves physical, psychological and cognitive changes (Berk,2013). Thus adolescents have to cope with several stressful life changing situations which can disrupt their psychological well-being. This study intends to find out if resilience and spirituality could be correlates of psychological well-being of a sample of 64 adolescents. The tools used included Brief Resilience Scale by B.W Smith et al. (2008), Scales of Psychological Well-being by C.D Ryff et al. (1999) and Spiritual Health Inventory by Beach & Chappel (1992). The obtained results show that, there is a significant positive relationship between resilience and spirituality, and resilience and psychological well-being. It also shows the significance of gender difference in resilience. Thus, the results imply that an effort should be made at a very young age to enhance resilience, so that people will experience a better psychological well-being.
POLITICAL COMMUNICATION IN THE INTERNET SPACE AS AN OBJECT OF SOCIO-PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS
Authors: Бутузова Ирина Владимировна , Кружкова Татьяна Алексеевна 
Published: December 2021

Рассматриваются роль и особенности политической коммуникации, принципы ее применения в Интернет-пространстве на современном этапе развития постиндустриального (информационного) общества.
This article examines the role and features of political communication, the principles of its application in the Internet space at the present stage of development of the postindustrial (information) society.