Journal of Psychosocial Research

ISSN: 0973-5410

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Subject: Psychology

Periodicity: Half Yearly

DOI: 10.32381/JPR

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Current Volume: 14 (2019)

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Journal of Psychosocial Research (JPR) is a broad based multidisciplinary scientific peer reviewed journal. It encompasses various fields of Humanities and Social Sciences such as health, education, technology, philosophy, management, industry and economics that have psychological implications for social policy and planning. JPR is a peer-reviewed publication, which welcomes empirical and theoretical papers as created by the researchers and scholars in the field with international quality and standard. It also includes research summaries and book reviews on the relevant subjects.

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Volume 14 (2019) Issue 1 , (January-2019 to June-2019)

Jan-Jun

Personality Profile of Alcohol Dependence Syndrome Using Rorschach Exner’s Comprehensive System by Suresh Kumar, M., Rajeev Kumar. N and Sarath S. S.

Page: 1-14

Abstract: Personality of addictions received much attention with in conclusive results. Present study is an attempt to fill this gap using a projective test. A 50 ADS patients and demographic characteristics matched control subjects recruited. Administered Demographic proforma, MAST, GHQ-12 and Rorschach Ink-blot tests (RCS). On analysis it is found more than the half of the Rorschach variables differ between groups. A poor control over stress with poor affect and self-perception pointing towards addiction. Analysis also gave much information regarding alcohol personality dynamics such as their poor coping ability, self-perception, affective regulation etc.

DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.1

Ethical and Legal Constraints in Psychotherapy by Prachi Sanghvi and Smita Pandey

Page: 15-22

Abstract: Ethics are codes of conduct regulating an individual or a profession. Ethical issues that occur from time to time are often complicated, multidimensional and do not have definite solutions at all times. The areas in which clinical psychologists face ethical and legal challenges today include professional competence, informed consent, confidentiality, boundary issues, psychometry, e-therapy, termination, documentation, research ethics and forensic participation. To enhance ethical behaviour, a system needs to be developed by which therapists can be held answerable for their actions. They must have knowledge of ethical guidelines and incorporate it into routine practice.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.2

Psychosocial Problems of Children with Intellectual Disability: A Brief Overview by Pradeep Kumar, Rishi Panday and Aishwarya

Page: 23-29

Abstract: Parenting style of intellectual disable (ID) children is more challenging in comparison to normal children. Parents’ attitude to dealing with children and level of parenting stress is different because parents of mentally retarded children face more complexity in life and difficulty regarding rearing of a child and face different type of psycho-social problem. Aim of the study is to provide information and aware the parents of children with ID for enhancing quality of life as well as their positive mental health. Methodology used is Literature search of both electronic databases including PubMed and manual searches. Conclusion is that the professionals can help the parents to cope with the crisis by behavior modification technics, examining the resources of the Family, including role structure, emotional and financial stability and can help them to deal effectively with the situation.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.3

A Comparative Study of Beliefs and Attitude towards Menstruation among Urban and Rural Postmenarcheal Adolescent Girls of Delhi NCR by Kavita Gupta, Ashok Kumar Patel and Shraddhesh Kumar Tiwari

Page: 31-40

Abstract: In Indian Society, Menstruation is considered as a myth and taboo due to which restrictions are being imposed on them in their family leading to negative attitude towards menstruation. In view of the importance of beliefs & attitude towards menstruation, the present study was undertaken in Delhi NCR with an aim to assess the effect of socio-economic demographics on menstrual beliefs and attitude among 200 (100 urban; 100 rural) school going Postmenarcheal adolescent girls in the age group of 13 to 18 years studying in class 9th to 12th by administering Postmenarcheal Adolescent Menstruation Attitude Questionnaire (AMAQ). As a result, it was observed that there existed a significant difference in menstrual beliefs and attitude, mother’s educational level and occupation status, and family type and socio-economic status of family of urban and rural Postmenarcheal adolescent girls with p < 0.05.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.4

Personality as a Predictor of Risky Driving Behaviour by Indrajeet J. Bhosale and Jayasankara Reddy

Page: 41-51

Abstract: Driving in India has become a skilful activity in which one can’t neither correlate nor predict the other driver’s significance. The purpose of this study was to identify whether personality played a role in predicting a person’s aggressive thoughts while driving which may result in risky driving behaviour. The short version of NEO Inventory-3 was used to assess the personality traits (McCrae, Costa, Jr, & Martin, 2005) and Deffenbacher Driver’s Angry thoughts questionnaire to measure risky driving behaviour. A total of 120 samples were collected from Pune and Bangalore. The results showed that Extraversion was an important predictor of risky driving behaviour (β = -.238) and also a good predictor for Pejorative labelling and Verbal Aggressive Thinking (β = -.252). Also males were found to have more aggressive thoughts, and thus engaged more in risky driving behaviour than females. Implications of the results and directions for future research are discussed.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.5

Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Management of Psychosocial Factors in Female Infertility by Megha Choudhary and Susmita Halder

Page: 53-62

Abstract: Infertility is one of leading cause of distress in couples and can be caused by difficulties in either or both the spouse. However, along with the physical changes individual’s psychosocial parameters are affected as well. Studies have shown denial, anger, depression, anxiety, loss of control, guilt, low self-esteem, marital discord, interpersonal difficulties, and sexual dysfunction occur in association in majority of infertility cases which impact the mental health of individuals more than the primary cause itself. Thus, the aim of this study is to reduce the impact of these associated symptoms and improving overall well-being of individuals. In this study two female cases with infertility and associated symptoms were included and a psychotherapeutic package including therapeutic assessment, CBT, psychoeducation, supportive psychotherapy, assertiveness training and spouse counseling was done over span of 12 sessions. CBT helped in identification of cognitive errors, negative automatic thoughts and faulty core beliefs and techniques like thought challenging, explanation of cognitive triad, along with behavioral experiments and relaxation techniques showed improvement in interpersonal difficulties, self-perception, affective stability, improved marital and sexual intimacy, and higher acceptance of male causes of infertility. Thereby making it essential to incorporate psychological treatment modules for medical conditions such as infertility as well.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.6

Adjustment and Parental Involvement as Predictors of Academic Achievement of Adolescents by Krishna Rao Gangolu

Page: 63-72

Abstract: Research in the past has demonstrated that high school students are in a distinct phase of life. From Literature it is a period of 13-19 years of an individual’s life. It is a period of stress and storm and also rapid social expansion. These stages are a period of storm and stress and identify formation. Some causes of ineffective study that consequent to poor Academic achievement in high school students. Student performance is well done if the parents involvement is good. Students will be able to achieve personal adjustment.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.7

A Study on the Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Creativity of the Undergraduate Students in Kolkata by Malabika Tripathi

Page: 73-80

Abstract: This research aims to understand the nature of emotional intelligence (EI) in undergraduate students with respect to the five domains of Self Awareness, Self- Regulation, Motivation, Social Awareness, and Social Skills, to analyze the significance of the relationship between emotional intelligence and creativity of the sample and gender wise difference with respect to emotional intelligence and creativity. The sample was selected using the convenient sampling method. Torrance’s test of Creativity and Singh’s Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire were administered on 100 undergraduate students enrolled in various courses across Kolkata. Obtained data were analyzed, the results indicated that there exists a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and creativity among undergraduate students in Kolkata. The mean difference between males and females regarding emotional intelligence and creativity was found to be non-significant.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.8

Journey of Behaviour Based Safety in India: An overview by Harbans Lal Kaila

Page: 81-94

Abstract: Indian safety culture suffers between the choices of compliance and compromise. The journey of safety cultural mindset assessments and management has not been smooth rather painful for the safety officers as well as the companies employing them, as the focus was not on the human behaviour that is the root cause of almost all incidents and accidents harming both the people and the business. This article is an update about how the behavioral based safety approach developed in Indian organizations, in brief, a description about the journey of BBS in India. The results of a few organizations are described that implemented BBS and found the transformation in order to achieve a level up towards their zero-harm culture. Corporate Insights would helporganizations attaining mission of zero-harm.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.9

De-institutionalization and Community Reintegration of Homeless Mentally ill: A Retrospective Study by Pradeep Kumar, Vikash Ranjan Sharma, Ajeet Nagar, Amit Soni and Rajiv Gupta

Page: 95-102

Abstract: Homeless mentally ill (HMI) people are a major social and public health concern worldwide. HMI people also represent a unique problem in developing countries like India in the context of treatment, medico-legal & rehabilitation issue. The Deinstitutionalization and their Community reintegration has not much research been carried out. The aim of study was to study process of De-institutionalization and reintegration of the HMI into the community. This is retrospective review of case record file of HMI people, who were admitted at the State Institute of Mental Health, Rohtak, Haryana from the period of Jan 2014 to August 2018. The process of community reiteration was carried out by four (4) steps: (i) Enrollment for Aadhar Card (ii) Applied unstructured In-depth interview techniques using regional language for gathering qualitative information (III) Application of information communication technology like, multimedia, Google map, mobile phone, internet etc., for trace out their address (iv) Communication with local police, Zila Parishad and Gram Panchayat to reach the family members. Forty Six HMI people were admitted in the Institute in last 4 years, out of which 31 (69%) were reintegrated into the community, 23 (50%) were reintegrated into the family residing in different states of the country (India) & 8 (17%) were shifted to the government/non-governmental organizations. Primary health and support for HMI is a major public policy challenge. The findings of the study show some strategies, which can help to reintegrate these people into the community. The process of reintegration of these into the community is a difficult task; we have planned to involve various stages, which helped us to reintegrate these people into the community.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.10

Impact of Eve Teasing on Men and Women in Bangalore: A Phenomenological Exploration by Aakansha Varghese and Neha Parashar

Page: 103-111

Abstract: In India, the word sexual harassment is used as an umbrella term for any harassment be it physical or verbal harassment (‘eve teasing’ or ‘Street harassment’). This study aims to determine the impact eve teasing has on Men and Women in Bangalore, who undergo this experience directly or indirectly. Men too go through sexual harassment on the streets and this study throws light on those issues including women’s struggles. The qualitative study was done with 10 participants with the help of semi- structured interview. Thematic analysis was chosen for the analysis of the study.

DOI No. https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.11

A Comparative Study of Personality, Stress and Coping in Females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Normal Healthy Females by Chilka Mukherjee and. Ushri Banerjee

Page: 113-122

Abstract: The present study investigated whether there is any difference between females with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and normal healthy females with respect to their personality, stress and coping. A set of questionnaires consisting of a detailed information schedule, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Neo Five Factor Inventory, Daily Hassles Checklist and Ways of Coping Questionnaire were administered to 32 females with PCOS and 32 normal healthy females (n=64). The mean GHQ score of the PCOS group (6.75) was found to be higher than that of the normal group (2.53) indicating greater general well-being amongst the control group as compared with the PCOS group.No significant difference was found between the two groups with respect to their personality, stress and coping. However, the mean Neuroticism score of the PCOS group fell in the ‘High’ range whereas that of the normal group fell in the ‘Average’ range. The mean daily hassles score was higher in the PCOS group and their mean scores of active as well as passive coping indicate that they use both types of coping strategies to a greater extent than the normal group.There is no significant difference between females with PCOS and normal healthy females with respect to their personality, stress and coping.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.12

Gender Differences in Visual Scanning, Response Speed and Sustained Attention by Farisha. A.T.P, Rasha Salam, Nidha Nourin and Nida Fathima

Page: 123-131

Abstract: Psychology of gender is a significant field that has attracted a number of researchers. It was evidence based that there is gender difference in various dimensions like behaviour, emotions, cognition etc. Although a number of researches have been done in these areas, gender difference in the miniscule aspects of cognitive ability has not received much attention. Moreover, it doesn’t need substantiation that cognitive abilities strongly determine our performance and achievements. The present study considers three basic elements of cognitive abilities, namely visual scanning ability, response speed and sustained attention and tries to identify the gender difference in these cognitive skills among a sample of 53 graduate students in Kannur district (male = 23 and female= 30). Man-whitney U test was used to analyze the data as the data doesn’t fulfills the normal distribution criteria. Result shows that there is significant difference in two tasks whereas there is no difference in 3 tasks between males and females. This difference can be generalized after further research with a larger sample and wherein

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.13

Career Decisiveness of Indian College Going Students – A Psychosocial Study by Preeti Nakhat and Neeta Sinha

Page: 133-140

Abstract: Career plays an indispensable role in shaping one’s outlook to life. It is important for the students to know the career opportunities. With the aim to comprehend career certainty of college students, a study was conducted. Survey research method was employed and the tool used was “Career decision scale” by Samuel H. Osipow. The study included 197 college students. Statistical analysis of the data collected was done using SPSS software and Microsoft excel. The results showed a weak negative correlation between parents’ income and career decisiveness whereas a weak positive correlation between number of siblings and career decisiveness.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.14

Impact of Dressing and Make Up in Girls by Thiyam Kiran Singh, C.S. Gautam, Ishita Roy Chowdhury, Samiksha Manchanda and Pooja Sharma

Page: 141-148

Abstract: The sample consisted of 60 girls in the age range of 16 to 35 belonging to urban and rural areas in Chandigarh. For the purpose of the study, a semi structure questionnaire was prepared in Likert scale form. The questions were related to various aspects regarding dressing and makeup. The results showed statistically significant difference between the two groups with regards to reason of preference, time spent on make-up, money invested in makeup, happy if praised by other, feel insulted if praised by others, boyfriend, and financial support from boyfriend.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.15

Psychological Management of Anxiety in Post-Haemorrhoids Surgery by Prachi Sanghvi and Biswajit Dey

Page: 149-155

Abstract: Haemorrhoids are the most common disorders of anus and rectum. The pain and discomfort associated with these problems give rise to psychological and emotional disturbances in the patients. For many, surgery itself is considered to be a critical life event. They may experience substantial amount of anxiety during hospitalization for surgery and they develop various psychological complications at post surgery period also. The associated anxiety and other negative mood states have effects on their interpersonal relationships, psychosocial functioning and overall their quality of life. This case study reports the utility of cognitive behaviour therapy as a psychological intervention in the management of anxiety in post-haemorrhoids surgery. The use of psychological intervention was found to be effective in reduction of anxiety, amelioration of symptoms and improved the related functioning of the patient.

DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.16

Coping Strategies Among Undergraduate Students of Darbhanga, Bihar by Ranjana Singh

Page: 157-162

Abstract: This study was conducted to explore the difference in use of coping strategies undergraduate students (Boys and Girls) of Darbhanga district of Bihar. 300college students (150 male/150 female) Participants were approached conveniently from different colleges of Darbhanga region. Coping scale of Singh and Ghosh (2004) was used. Findings indicated that there were significant differencesin the use of coping strategies among male and female students in different dimensions of coping.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.17

Effectiveness of Pranic Healing on Mental Health by Suprabha Srivastava, Ashok Kumar Patel, Shraddhesh Kumar Tiwari and Kavita Gupta

Page: 163-168

Abstract: It has been acknowledged that various complementary and alternative therapies are commonly used in community settings in India. Pranic therapy is a seminal and ground breaking work that attempts to bridge the gap between the mind, the physical body, and the human energy system by using the Principle of Self-Recovery and Life Force. The present study was designed to investigate the effect of Pranic Healing Therapy on mental health. 42 female undergraduate students of Dev Sanskriti University, Haridwar (Uttarakhand) actively participated in Pranic Healing Therapy. Mental health scale (Sharma, 1996) was administered in pre and post study (gap duration of one month). The findings of the study reveal that pranic healing therapy has a significant effect on mental health.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.18

Professional view of ASD Children and Parent by Disha Shah

Page: 169-179

Abstract: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is now increasingly being recognized in India. However, little is known about the challenges of professional working with a child with ASD. This research is aimed to describe the various feelings of a therapist about the ASD child and their parents. The factors that discourage parents to discontinue therapies. Total 47 professional (Psychologist, special educator, occupational therapist, speech therapist) were asked for their pinions/treatment strategies on how they manage a child with ASD. The key findings suggest that psychological counselling for parents is required at least every month. The home program should be practised and shared among the parents. Professionals also feel that parents are inconsistent in their approach towards the therapy.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.19

In group and Out group Perceived Discrimination in Students of different Social Categories by Shraddhesh Kumar Tiwari and Dhananjay Kumar

Page: 181-190

Abstract: The aim of the study was to explore the effect of social categories discrimination treatment on in group and out group perceived discrimination. Discrimination behavior is a prejudicial treatment of individual based on his/her membership or perceived membership in certain group or category (Correll et al., 2010). 360 participants (120 general category, 120 other backward category and 120 scheduled caste/scheduled tribe category) were participated. This research paper is a part of post doctoral research project. Perceived discrimination data was used in this research paper. One way repeated measure ANOVA and one way between group ANOVA were utilized. It was found that in group members reported lower level of perceived discrimination than out group members. Scheduled caste/scheduled tribe category members reported highest score on general category discrimination treatment. Each social category discrimination treatment effect was perceived by three social categories. Category effect in perceived discrimination was found significant for general category and scheduled caste/scheduled tribe category discrimination treatment. Between group effect of perceived discrimination in three social categories was found significant for general and other backward category discrimination treatment but not for scheduled caste/scheduled tribe categories discrimination treatment.

DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.20

Psychosocial Aspects of Parents having Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder with and without Co-Morbid Conditions by Vani Narula and Prashant Srivastava

Page: 191-199

Abstract: Having a child with developmental or psychological problems is always stressful for their parents who are taking care of them, even when the child is a grown up person, which would cause a constant incompatibility of parents with their child’s disability. These parents, other than bearing financial pressures, are always facing emotional pressures such as feeling ashamed or feeling guilty, poor quality of life. This paper was aimed to compare the psychosocial aspects among parents having children with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) with and without co-morbid conditions. 60 Samples (30 parents having children with ASD with co-morbid conditions and 30 parents having children with ASD without Co-morbid conditions) were included who were qualified the inclusion and exclusion criteria based on Purposive Sampling technique. In present study hospital based cross sectional design was used and they were evaluated on Perceived Stress Scale and WHOQOL-BREF. The result revealed that there were significant differences found in Psychosocial aspects of parents having children with ASD with and without Co-Morbid Conditions. Result suggests that high stress and poor quality of life was found among parents having children with ASD with co-morbid conditions as compared to parents having children with ASD without co-morbid conditions.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.21

The Relationship between Social Skills and Perceived Smartphone Usage by Rageshwari Munderia and Rajbala Singh

Page: 201-210

Abstract: Social skills play an instrumental role in individuals’ life. It helps individuals to communicate and maintain social relationships. Presently, smartphone has completely changed the mode of social communication, and social skills may play a crucial role in this regard. Thus, the aim of the present study is to investigate the relationship between social skills and perceived smartphone usage (both positive and negative usage). The perceived negative usage of smartphone has been assessed in terms of smartphone addiction. Sample of the present study comprised of (n=509) adult participants. Pearson’s product moment correlation (r) and multiple regression was employed to assess the relationship between proposed variables. Findings of the study demonstrated that social skills were significantly related with both perceived positive usage of smartphone and smartphone addiction. Social expressivity and emotional control emerged as significant predictors for both positive usage of smartphone and smartphone addiction. The findings of the study may have important implications for bringing awareness among the individuals regarding the role of social skills for effective usage of smartphone as well as for future researches in this direction.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.22

Youth Violence: A Discrepancy between Police Personnel and Youth by Suresh Kumar and Sapna Yadav

Page: 211-222

Abstract: The study explores the discrepancy between the perception of police personnel and youth perceived analysis of factors that cause aggression and violence among youths. In view of the aim of study a data were collected from 94 police personnel and 94 youths by using youth aggression and violence checklist developed by the researcher. Post Hoc multiple comparisons analysis shows a significant difference between perception of police personnel and youths about violence antecedents on the issue of gender discrimination (t=.87, p<.001), lack of freedom (t=.82, p<.01), and physical punishment (t=.55, p<.05) in determining youth violence. The present study also indicates the difference between the perception of male and female regarding human right violation as one of the factor of youth violence. In the factor analysis, six factors (accounted 62.48 percent of variance) such as antisocial behavior, trivial information overload, unorganized resources, social evils, vulnerable disposition, and situational factors emerge to define the youth violence. These findings of the study could help security forces to understand the perspective of youth and to design preventive strategies at policy making level to manage and control the youth violence.

DOI No.: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.23

Excessive Social Media use and its association with Depression and Rumination in an Indian Young Adult Population: A Mediation Model by Romita Mitra and Madhavi Rangaswamy

Page: 223-231

Abstract: Social media related research has explored a plethora of issues about wellbeing. Studies from the west have shown that there is a significant relationship between social media use, depression and that increased usage can be a risk factor for developing symptoms of depression. The present study examines the relationship between social media overuse, depression and rumination in a sample of young adults. Data was collected from 264 participants. The results revealed a significant positive correlation. Mediation analysis revealed that rumination mediated the relationship between social media addiction and depression.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.24

Moral Compass, Positive and Negative Affect as Factors of Grit and Zest Among Students by Shivangi Agrawal and Nadeem Luqman

Page: 233-243

Abstract: The present investigation is to examine the way in which morality, positive affect and negative affect plays a necessary and integral role in intuitive moral responses, reflective judgments and as factor of grit and zest. For this 240 participants of first and final year undergraduate and post graduate students both male and female were recruited from age range between 18- 25 years. Standardized tools were used for data collection for the respective variables. The qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect and analyze the collected data. However, thoughts distortions, judgment and more reflective thought processes likewise play a crucial role, and in fact are inseparable from affective processes. Hence, the variable proved to be having a serviceable impact on grit and zest of the students in various aspects.

DOI No. : https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2019.14.01.25

Book Review:
Psychology of Bureaucrats - Dr. P K Agarwal, IAS; Parvez Dewan, IAS, By Vipin K Chilana

Page: 245-247

Volume 13 (2018)

Volume 13 (2018) Issue 2 , (July-2018 to December-2018)

Jul-Dec

Personality, Gender and Motives for Listening to Music by Uma Gupta

Page: 255-273

Abstract: The present investigation aimed to explore motives for listening to music as a function of established personality dimensions (extraversion and neuroticism) and gender. Male and female postgraduate students who had high and low scores on the personality variables acted as participants. The dependent variables were the measures of music listening motives. The motives of music listening, included in the study, were: emotional use, cognitive use, background use, social reward, mood regulation, positive refocusing, refocus on planning and positive reappraisal; the last three motives being the specific facets of the cognitive use. Results suggest that individual differences in personality and gender substantially determine people’s motives for listening to music. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.1

Effect of Maternal Depression on Adolescents Self-Esteem and Academic Achievement by ASOKE KUMAR SAHA AND M. N. TAMANNA

Page: 275-285

Abstract: The present study was designed to see the effect of maternal depression on adolescents’ self-esteem and academic achievement. Total pair of 200 mothers and adolescents was selected purposively from Dhaka city. The measuring instruments used in this study were: (1) Bangla version of Depression Scale (Uddin & Rahman, 2005) and (2) Bangla version of Self-esteem Scale (Ilyas, Q. S. M. 2003). Results are obtained through regression. The findings of the study indicate that there is a significant effect of maternal depression on adolescents’ self-esteem (= -0.176, p<0.05) and academic achievement (= -0.197, p<0.01), and there is a significant negative correlation of maternal depression with adolescents’ self-esteem and academic achievement. These findings indicate that an increase of maternal depression causes decrease of adolescents’ self-esteem and academic achievement. The results further indicate that there is a significant effect of adolescents’ self esteem on their academic achievement (= 0.357, p<0.001), and there is a significant positive correlation between them. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.2

Role of Father versus Mother in self-esteem of Adolescence by REKHA WAGANI

Page: 287-296

Abstract: Parental nurturance is crucial and plays critical role in mental health of individual in later life. Both paternal and maternal, involvement during childhood has its implications; however areas where both parents involve can be varying culture to culture. The present study is sought out to examine the relationship with father and mother with self-esteem of adolescence. For this purpose a total of 76 college students (both boys and girls) with a mean age of 19.5 years participated in the study. Three measures were given to all participants for global self-esteem (Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale), Multidimensional Self-Esteem (Robson’s Self Concept Scale) and Relationship with father and mother separately (Parent Child Relationship Questionnaire). Gender differences were seen using t statistics. Relationship with both the parents and self-esteem was checked using bivariate correlation. Results showed (t statistics) no differences for gender and nuclear versus joint family structures in self-esteem. Relationship with father was not found significant in both the gender however; relationship with mother differed in boys and girls significantly. Bivariate analysis showed different pattern of relationship with both the parents. A mediation analysis also showed partial mediation of domain specific self-esteem between global self-esteem and relationship with father. The results supported the cultural specific role of both parents. The implications of the results have been discussed in detail in the article. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.3

Grief and Bereavement in Infertility and Involuntary Childlessness by JAMES AND SINGH

Page: 297-305

Abstract: Childlessness from infertility has been known to affect one in twenty couples from various studies conducted world over. Research studies have identified impacts on infertility on such couples. One of the impacts identified was the effect of grief and process of bereavement commonly seen. This paper is a study about grief among involuntarily childless married couples; to assess narratives from infertile couples receiving treatment for infertility about grief due to childlessness. In-depth interview was conducted with six couples (n=6) undertaking treatment at speciality centre. Couples where one partner diagnosed with infertility were identified. Qualitative content analysis of the data obtained through in-depth interviews was done. Data was coded into themes. Thematic analysis of one of the themes; Grief and bereavement has been discussed through narratives. Anticipatory and disenfranchised grief is seen among such couples after the inability to successfully carry out a pregnancy. There is no process of grieving as is observed following the death of an alive person. The couples experience the process as the loss of a potential in being able to conceive a child of their own. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.4

Gender Differences in Teaching and Classroom Participation Methods: A Pilot Study by LAURIE MURPHY, NINA B. EDULJEE, SUZANNE PARKMAN AND KAREN CROTEAU

Page: 307-319

Abstract: This pilot study examined the relationship between gender, preferred teaching methods, and classroom participation activities for 73 undergraduate college students. Significant gender differences were obtained for four clusters of the preferred teaching methods (films, classroom discussion, experiential activities, and student presentations) with males indicating greater level of agreement than females. For males, the top classroom participation activity in the classroom included “actively participating in organized classroom group activities.” For females, the top activity included “volunteering to answer professor’s questions.” No significant gender differences were obtained between level of agreement and classroom participation activities. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.5

Spousal Relationships and Psychological Well-being of Couples in Later Years of Life by PRATIBHA DESHPANDE AND VAISHALI MARDHEKAR

Page: 321-328

Abstract: A positive relationship with a spouse can be one of the greatest buffers against physical and psychological problems particularly for elderly couples. The study investigated correlation between spousal relationships and psychological wellbeing (PWB). 60 elderly couples (aged 60 to 75) from Pune city participated in the study. Product moment correlation was used to examine correlation between spousal relationships and PWB. The findings of the study indicate that there is a strong positive correlation between spousal relationships and PWB. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.6

An Experience of Menarche: A Qualitative Study by DIANA MANOSHI AND SHAILAJA SHASTRI

Page: 329-340

Abstract: Menarche, unique to female adolescence is considered the most vivid and emotional laden event. It is said to be influenced by personal experience and attitude, available information and socio-cultural factors. The present study was undertaken to understand menstruation as an experience for adolescent girls from a psychological perspective. The study was undertaken in Bengaluru urban district. Qualitative data was collected and examined using thematic analysis. The results were organised into broad themes and sub-themes reflecting the key research questions: thoughts and feelings of an adolescent girl at menarche, and the influence of socio-cultural factors on the experience of menarche. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.7

Identifying Suicidal Risk in College Going Students: A Comparative Study
Among Students Staying at Hostel and with Family by APARAJITA CHAKRABORTY AND SUSMITA HALDER

Page: 341-348

Abstract: It could be a matter of interest that whether staying with family or at hostel be a contributory factor for suicidal risk behaviour among students. The present study aims to explore suicidal behaviour among total of 120 undergraduate students (18-21 years of age), dividing into 2 groups, 60 staying with family and 60 staying at hostel in Kolkata. They were assessed with the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ 12) and the Suicidal Behaviours Questionnaire – Revised (SBQ-R). The result of the present study shows that there is no significant difference in suicidal risk behavior among students staying at hostel and with family. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.8

Impact of Social Self-efficacy on Personal Growth of Adolescents Active in Sports by VAISHALI BENDRE AND VAISHALI MARDHEKAR

Page: 349-358

Abstract: The perceived sense of self-efficacy guides the actions of individuals and orientates their future planning. The current investigation focused on contribution of social self-efficacy in personal growth initiative of adolescents active in sports. 231 adolescents (122 boys and 109 girls) from Pune city active in various sports participated in the study. Regression analysis was performed to see the impact of social self-efficacy on personal growth initiative of the adolescents. The findings of the study indicate that social self-efficacy is a significant predictor of personal growth in adolescents. The results are discussed on basis of the research studies on adolescents active in sports. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.9

Optimism in Relation to Resilience and Perceived Stress by RAKSHA PATHAK AND SWARAN LATA

Page: 359-367

Abstract: Optimism is defined as the global generalised tendency to expect good situations versus bad in life. Optimism generated a positive feeling, which helps to overcome depression and worries. Resilience is the ability to recover and grow inspite of adversity and is considered an integral factor in the promotion of overall physical and psychological health. Stress is dependent on life events and circumstances and person require dealing and coping up with the adverse situations. The main objective of this study was to examine the relationship between optimism, resilience and perceived stress among young adults. A sample of 200 young adults (Boys -100, Girls-100), age ranging from 18 to 25 years from university and colleges from the Varanasi city were selected for the study using convenience sampling technique. The measures used were Resilience scale (Conner and Davidson, 2003), Life Orientation Scale (Scheier, Carver, & Bridges, 1994) and Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen, 1983). The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The findings indicate positive relationship between optimism and resilience, and negative relationship between optimism and perceived stress. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.10

Gender Differences in Personality, Motivation and the Tendency to Follow Social Networking Trends among Indian Millennials by AISHWARYA SASTRY AND SAIRAJ PATKI

Page: 369-380

Abstract: With the availability of affordable and high-speed internet access on phones, social networking has reached far and wide. While some of the trends that emerge via these platforms have helped steer public movements and supported social causes, some lead to severe detrimental consequences like harm to psychological or physical wellbeing. The present study investigated personality traits and sources of motivation as factors related to the tendency to follow social networking trends on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat among millennials. The sample included 133 respondents aged between 18-25 years. The findings suggested existence of some gender differences. While tendency to follow social networking trends was found to be related only with extraversion among females, it was found to be related to both extraversion and agreeableness among males. Also, tendency to follow social networking trends was found to be related with intrinsic motivation among females but with extrinsic motivation among males. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.11

Self-Determination as a Predictor of Obsessive-Compulsive Symptoms among Emerging Adults by PRACHI SANGHVI AND V. PREMANAND

Page: 381-388

Abstract: Small amount of obsessional traits put in a quality of worth and stability to personality and prove as important assets. If they exist in evident degree, they are hampering, cause high level of mental inertia, indecisiveness, clinical decompensation and liability to clinical syndromes like obsessive compulsive disorder. The symptoms of about two thirds of affected people have an onset prior to age 25. Therefore, the main objective of the present study was to find whether self-determination predicts obsessive- compulsive symptoms among emerging adults. 289 participants between the ages of 18-25 were selected. The tools used were Self-Determination Scale and Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory-Revised. Regression analysis was used as a statistical tool. The results revealed that self determination significantly predicted obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Both the dimensions of self-determination, namely, awareness of self and perceived choice with respect to behaviour significantly predicted obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Individually, the dimension of awareness of self negatively predicted obsessive compulsive symptoms better. When perceived choice dimension was combined with awareness of self, it increased the predictability of obsessive-compulsive symptoms. Therefore, more the person is aware of his feelings and his sense of self, and the more he feels that he has a sense of choice with respect to his behaviour, less would be his obsessive-compulsive symptoms. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.12

Juvenile Delinquents: “A Cause for concern” Role of Family Environment, Life Satisfaction & Resilience in Juvenile Delinquents by SHRIYA VASHISHT, PRIYANKA AND KAMINI C. TANWAR

Page: 389-398

Abstract: Juvenile crime rate has tremendously increased. Present study aims to find out the association between family environment, resilience and life satisfaction that trigger the youngsters to commit crimes. 80 delinquents (12 to 18 years) were selected from juvenile home (Juvenile Correction Home, New Delhi) and were tested on Resilience Scale by Young, 1987, Family Environment Scale by Vohra, 1997, and Satisfaction with life scale by Diener, 1984. Results revealed that family environment has an impact on satisfaction with life and resilience of juvenile delinquents. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.13

Coping Strategies used by Adolescents with Verbal Behavior by KRITIKA KAPOOR, NEELAM KUMARI AND PRASHANT SRIVASTAVA

Page: 399-405

Abstract: Adolescence, one of the key stages of development, is a period when many fundamental physical and psychological changes occur. Adolescents must cope with a higher number of the bio-psycho-social changes compared to children. When adolescents become able to cope with the controversial and problematic situations, their self-perception improves and matures. Verbal behavior is important part of day to day life experiences. It controls the behavior of a person. It also reflects the thought process of a person. Present study aims to assess coping strategies used by adolescents with negative verbal behavior. 100 Samples (Adolescent Boys) were included who were qualified the inclusion and exclusion criteria based on Stratified Random Sampling Technique. In present study cross sectional design was used. Tools: They were evaluated on Semi-structured interview schedule which was self prepared for assessing the coping strategy. The result revealed that maximum coping strategies used by adolescent boys to cope up from the negative verbal behavior is ignoring (35%). DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.14

Personality Profiles of Drug Addicts and Non-addicts by DEEPTI RANDHAWA

Page: 407-416

Abstract: The present investigation is an attempt to examine the differences between drug addicts and non-addicts with respect to their personality structure. A purposive and incidental sample of 250 male subjects (125 addicts and 125 non-addicts) participated in the study. The NEOPI-R (Costa & Mc Crae,1985) and the personal information schedule was administered on the sample. The results obtained through comparison of means and discriminant analysis clearly reveal significant differences in the personality profiles of the two groups. The comparison of means suggest that impulsiveness, emotional instability, vulnerability, angry-hostility and excitement seeking are some of the defining personality characteristics of drug addicts. Nonaddicts on the other hand are more sociable, agreeable and conscientious. Discriminant analysis further supports the above results and clearly classifies the two groups on the basis of discriminant coefficients obtained on the personality scale. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.15

A Study of Family Burden and Academic Related Stress of GNM Nursing Students by SARASWATI RANI AND THIYAM KIRAN SINGH

Page: 417-424

Abstract: The total samples of 106 nursing students were selected out of which 86 were females and 20 males. They were selected randomly from Maa Shakti Health Medical Science and Lucknow Nursing College, district Unnao. Family burden interview Schedule and Self made semi structure academic related stress Questionnaire were applied on them to assess their family burden and academic related stress. The result found statistically significant in family burden which indicates male nursing students have more family burden than female nursing students. When concern about academic stress, in all the domains, majority of them do not have academic stress even though some of them reported friends or teacher disturbed them and feel sick while seeing blood, injection, operation, accident cases during the course of training. In conclusion it can be stated that male nursing students have more family burden than female nursing students but majority of them do not have academic stress in all way round even though some were reported disturbance from friends & teacher and also get scare seeing blood, injection, operation, accident cases during the course of training. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.16

Psychosocial Factors Contributing Towards Substance Abuse among Adolescents – A Qualitative Study by RAJYASRI ROY

Page: 425-433

Abstract: Use of tobacco, alcohol, and other substances is a worldwide problem and affects many children and adolescents. Consumption of licit and illicit substances has increased all over the world. The World Bank has reported that nearly 82,000-99,000 children and adolescents all over the world begin smoking every day. About half of them would continue to smoke to adulthood and half of the adult smokers are expected to die prematurely due to smoking related diseases. If current smoking trends continue, tobacco will kill nearly 250 million of today’s children. Adolescents are the most vulnerable population to initiate drug use. The present study was conducted on a sample of 20 male students of class IX, X and XI of age group 14 to 20 years of a Bengali Medium School in North 24 Parganas of West Bengal. A predesigned structured questionnaire based upon CDC and Global School Health Survey (GSHS) questionnaire (applicable for students of class VIII-XII) was prepared in Bengali, for self administration. The present study reveals that substance abuse like smoking tobacco and smokeless tobacco abuse is rising in the age group of 14 to 20 years in India. Various Psychosocial factors that influence and encourage young teenagers to start smoking, to use other tobacco products, alcohols and other substances was identified and qualitatively analyzed with special emphasis on epidemiology (patterns and extent of drug use), etiology (what generates substance use), and consequences (effects and outcomes of youthful drug use). The findings of the study will be useful for Secondary Teachers and parents. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.17

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and Autism by DISHA SHAH AND SHRUTI BOBADE

Page: 435-442

Abstract: Many studies indicate the role of genes and environment in the understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). And the number of children had born with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is increasing. Therefore it is imperative to find the effective way of detecting and prevention of Autism in Indian Scenario. This would suggest maternal polycystic ovary syndrome and irregular menstruation may lead to Autism in the offspring. We conducted structured interview with the mothers whose children are already on spectrum. 11.76% mothers were reported to have Polycytic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) menstrual irregularity. This gives the slight indication of probability but need in-depth exploration and more sample size using standardized tools. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.18

Effect of Abstinence on Memory Functions in Cannabis Users by SUSHMA RATHEE AND RADHEY SHYAM

Page: 443-451

Abstract: The cannabis use is reported to be having several adverse psychosocial consequences affecting the personal and social life of the users. It has also been reported to have an adverse effect on cognitive functioning including executive functions. The abstinence may have beneficial effects and the adverse effects may subside. Therefore the present study was planned to examine the effect of abstinence on memory functions in cannabis users. A sample of 180 cannabis users (90 persistent cannabis users, and 90 abstainers) was selected on the basis of convenient based sampling from Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. All the users were in the age range of 18-40 years with a mean age of 29.74 years. For the fulfillment of the purpose of the study a battery of five subtests were administered. The tests were digit span test, number-letter sequencing, and arithmetic for working memory index, Memory scale from the AIIMS battery for verbal memory, and Rey Ossterith Complex Figure Test for visual memory. The data were analyzed using t-test and descriptive analysis (Mean & SD). Results revealed that abstainers differ from persistent cannabis users on all aspects of memory functions, i.e. verbal memory, visual immediate and visual delayed memory, and working memory. The findings are discussed in the light of their implications. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.19

Weather, Mood And Helping Behavior : A Comparative Study Between Two Indian Cities (Chennai And Mysore) by VEDIKA KUTTANDA, DIVYA DOVINA T. AND JOANNA NIVITHA PHILIP

Page: 453-467

Abstract: The present study examined differences in helping behavior and moods under distinct temperature and humidity conditions in naturalistic settings. The study was quasi-experimental in nature comparing helping behavior between individuals in two cities (Chennai and Mysore) in India that significantly differed in weather conditions. In order to control for extraneous variables, the study was conducted in zoological parks in each city. Purposive Sampling was employed to collect data from 50 adults in each city. Results revealed a significant negative relationship between temperature and positive affect, whereas a significant positive relationship was found between negative affect and temperature. Such a finding led to mood being considered as the control variable in this study. Consequently, partial correlation exposed a significant positive relationship between temperature and helping behavior. DOI:

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.02.20

Volume 13 (2018) Issue 1 , (January-2018 to June-2018)

Jan.-Jun.

Cultural Intelligence : Consanguinity to Thinking styles, Personality and Curiosity by Garima Saini

Page: 1-10

Abstract: This research paper aims to explore the utility of measuring cultural intelligence in affinity to measure thinking styles, personality and curiosity. Cultural intelligence is the extremity of the hour as it is for most important for individuals and organizations because the world is diverse and contemporary organizations recognize the value of bridging cultures for both personal and organizational success. The Cultural Intelligence Test, NEO Five-Factor Inventory, Thinking Styles Inventory and Curiosity and Exploration Inventory were administered on students from different states of India and students from other countries. Findings of the study suggest that it is meaningful to investigate cultural intelligence in relation to examining thinking styles, personality and curiosity. In addition results stated that Legislative thinking style (aspect among 13 thinking styles), Curiosity and agreeableness (dimensions of personality) are the potent predictors of cultural intelligence.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.1

Vipassana Meditation: A Way to Improving Life Style among Cancer Patients by Himani Anand and P. K. Mona

Page: 11-21

Abstract: The present study was conducted to study the effect of Vipassana Meditation in improving Life Style among cancer patients. A sample of 30 subjects in the age range of 40-50 years was selected. Subjects were categorized into two Groups (Experimental Group and Control Group), 15 subjects in each group. Cancer patients were included in both the groups. For measuring Life Style, a tool constructed by Das and Chaudhary (2010) was used. Pre- Post data was compared with the help of Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. A significant difference was found between the pre and post scores of life style in experimental group (Z =3.41, p< .01) in comparison to the control group (Z =1.88). Further, result shows the significant improvement in different dimensions of life style in experimental group whereas no significant improvement was observed in control group. Practicing Vipassana Meditation is a right way of living, in illness and in health.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.2

Examining the Association between Hope, Optimism, Self esteem and Life Satisfaction: The Indian Context by MEGHNA BASU THAKUR

Page: 23-31

Abstract: The current study is based on Hutz et al.’s (2014) and Pacico et al.’s (2013) research and attempts to examine the relationship between optimism, self-esteem, hope, and life satisfaction among college students in the Indian context. Sample consisted of 60 undergraduate students who completed the following questionnaires: Life Orientation Test- Revised (LOT-R; Scheier, Carver & Bridges, 1994), Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale (Rosenberg, 1965), Hope Scale (Snyder et al., 1991) and Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS; Diener et al., 1985). Data obtained from the participants were subjected to Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Research findings indicated significant and positive inter-variable correlations. Relevant empirical and theoretical literature has been employed to explain the findings obtained in the current study. The study has crucial implications for mental health professionals to develop pertinent psychological interventions for college students and adds to the existing body of literature in the domain of positive psychology.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.3

Life satisfaction and its Determinants in Rural Aging Population of Lucknow, India by Betsy Mehrotra. Nisha Mani Pandey, Pradeep Kumar, Sampada Sinha and S.C. Tiwari

Page: 33-41

Abstract: Life-satisfaction is necessary for healthy aging and is the right of every citizen. Study of life satisfaction from middle age is important, because age related degeneration and deterioration starts from middle age. Aim: To assess relationship between life satisfaction and its various determinants in aging population. To assess the effects of gender and socio-economic status on overall life- satisfaction. Socioeconomic status (SES) scale was used to assess a person’s life’s circumstances to one’s standards and to produce better results. Methods and materials: The present study was based on a sample of one hundred people: 40 males and 60 females drawn from rural area of Lucknow, U.P. Study sample included all adults above forty-five years of the age living in homes. Statistical analysis used: VARIMAX rotation of factor analysis was used for generating five factors influencing overall life satisfaction. Pearson’s coefficient correlation (r) was used to assess the correlation between various factors and overall life satisfaction. T-test and their p-value was used to assess mean differences among males and females and socio-economic wise distribution of study population (n=100). Results and Conclusions: Gender wise, life satisfaction in males were higher than their females counterpart. In terms of socio-economic status (SES), lower-middle SES experienced more life-satisfaction than upper-middle and upper-lower SES counterparts respectively. Overall life satisfaction was found to be higher for family and recreational domains. While lower level of life satisfaction was for ‘Self’ domain. Most common predictors of life satisfaction were: family, access to recreational facilities, type of settlement and, access to available facilities.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.4

Relationship of Self Esteem, Personality and Social Support with Psychological in Distress Adolescents by Rupan Dhillon and Saima Hafiz

Page: 43-51

Abstract: Adolescence is a state of various biological, social, emotional and psychological changes. There are range of psychosocial factors that play a specific role in determining the psychological distress of individuals. Having a high self esteem, healthy personality traits and good social support can be of wide importance in the phase of developmental changes in adolescents. The study is aimed at estimating the relationship of self esteem, personality and social support with psychological distress. Samples of 200 adolescents were taken with equal number of males and females in the age group of 14-19 years. The participants were subjected to Rosenberg Self Esteem scale, Neo-five Factor Inventory, Interpersonal Support Evaluation List and General Health The data Questionnaire-12. was analyzed by Co-relational Analysis. The results of the study can be elucidated and the implications of the study will be discussed further.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.5

A Gender wise Comparative Study of Anxiety Level among Pre & Post - 12th Standard Students by SAPNA VERMA

Page: 53-61

Abstract: The present study intends to investigate the difference that existed between anxiety of students of both genders studying in 12th standard in a private school preparing only for boards and students studying in a private coaching institute preparing for Combined Higher Secondary Level (CHSL) exam after passing 12th standard. Total sample consisted of 120 students (60 pre-12th Standard students and 60 post-12th standard students, age range: 18-22 years; Mage=20 years) purposively drawn from randomly selected school and coaching institute of Kanpur city. In each group there were 30 male and 30 female students. Sinha Anxiety Scale developed by Sinha was used to measure anxiety level of pre and post-12th standard students. Obtained data was analyzed with the help of ANOVA technique and revealed significant differences in anxiety level of students of pre and post-12th standard as well as in anxiety level of boys and girls. The interaction between the anxiety scores of academic standard and gender was insignificant. Obtained mean scores depicted that all post-12th standard students preparing for CHSL exam and overall girls had higher level of anxiety.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.6

Dark Triad and Wellbeing: The Indian Context by MEGHNA BASU THAKUR

Page: 63-72

Abstract: Research studies have found that the three dimensions of Dark Triad, namely, psychopathy, Machiavellianism, and narcissism do not display a similar relationship with well-being (see Aghababaei & Blachnio, 2015). It would be interesting to examine the association between these variables in the Indian context, given the paucity of empirical research. The current study attempts to replicate Aghababaei and Blachnio’s (2015) study and seeks to examine the link between the Dark Triad traits and hedonic as well as eudaimonic wellbeing. Sample comprised 115 undergraduate, college-going students who completed the following questionnaires: The Dirty Dozen Questionnaire (Jonason & Webster, 2010), Subjective Happiness Scale (Lyubomirsky & Lepper, 1999), Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS; Diener et al., 1985), and Scales of Psychological Wellbeing- 18 Item Form (SPWB-18; Ryff & Keyes, 1995).Relevant statistical analyses were carried out on the data obtained from the participants. The emerging findings have been discussed using pre-existing theoretical and empirical literature. Implications of the study for researchers and mental health practitioners have also been emphasized.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.7

Bold or Beautiful? The Duplicity of Women Protagonists in Indian Advertisements by Pooja Prabhavalkar and Megha Deuskar

Page: 73-82

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to look at the portrayal of women in advertisements. Advertisements are a tool used to influence and modify consumer behaviour and attitudes and hence can have an impact on our daily lives. The portrayal of women with respect to gender stereotyping and objectification in advertisements over three decades was studied. Fifteen raters were shown five advertisements per decade starting from 1990s to the present year and chi square analysis revealed that the portrayal of women with respect to the role they play has changed over the three decades and has become less stereotypical. However the appearance ratings showed that women’s bodies continue to be portrayed as thinner and fairer than the average, thus pointing to an implied message of subtle objectification.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.8

Comparative study of Draw-A-Person test with other Intelligence test in Indian Context by Selvam and Kumar

Page: 83-89

Abstract: Human figure drawing is one of the most widely used assessment procedure in psychology. The first systematic scoring system for children drawing was developed by Goodenough in her Draw-A-Person Test (DAPT). There is shortage of DAPT for measuring intelligence in their psychometric properties like reliability and validity. The aim of study is to compare DAPT with other most commonly used intelligence test in Indian context. The Pearson correlation compared DAPT with Binet Kamat test is .776 and Seguin Form Board test is .707. It is concluded that DAPT supported its feasibility to measure child’s intelligence among Indian population.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.9

Impact of Caring and Overprotecting Parenting Style on Emotional Intelligence and Adjustment of School Students by Rebeka Debbarma and Anjana Bhattacharjee

Page: 91-100

Abstract: The present study is an attempt to investigate the impact of caring and overprotecting parenting styles on emotional intelligence and adjustment of the school students of Tripura. The sample consisted of 1200 school going students. The age range of the sample was 17-18 years. Random sampling technique was utilized to select students from different schools of Tripura. Data were collected by using Parental Bonding Instrument, Mangal’s Emotional Intelligence Inventory and Bell’s Adjustment Inventory. Data analysis revealed significant impact of parental bonding styles (caring style and overprotecting style) on emotional intelligence and adjustment pattern of the school students of Tripura.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.10

A Case Study : Cognitive Training for Children with Developmental Delay by Nasiyath Thayathakath

Page: 101-108

Abstract: Present study mainly focuses on understanding the effectiveness of cognitive training program for children with developmental delay. The single-subject, prepost case study design is used for the current study. The case taken for this particular study is a registered case of down syndrome, with developmental delay at National institute for mentally handicapped, Secunderabad; India. The baseline assessment is conducted with the help of Developmental Screening Test (DST), Binet Kamat Test of Intelligence (BKT) and Child Symptom Inventory (CSI). Cognitive training package developed focusing on different areas of cognitive functions such as attention, concentration, memory, visual and auditory perception, language and concept development. The result of the study reveals cognitive training package used in the intervention is effective for intellectual stimulation and study analysis shows there is an difference in post test scores. It also indicates that use of individual tailored cognitive training program among developmentally delayed children gives the desired result. The study concludes that cognitive training program is effective as an early childhood intervention technique.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.11

Efficacy of CBT on Internet Addiction by M. Anuradha and Promila Singh

Page: 109-119

Abstract: Internet Addiction has been a growing menace to the world population. CBT has found to be effective in treating many disorders like Alcoholics, anxiety and depression. CBT for Internet Addictions has been conducted in three phase manner. First is Behaviourial aspect, Second is Cognitive Correction and Third phase is the harmful reduction. To study the effectiveness of CBT on Internet Addiction 28 patients were referred to by Psychiatrist in three hospitals were given the treatment for 12 weeks using IADQ scales pre and post. The cognitive behaviour therapy showed improvement in all the areas of the scale. Thus cognitive behavior therapy proved to be effective in reducing internet addiction.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.12

Who will leave Greener Footprints? Materialistic Values, Motivation and Pro-environmental Behaviors among College Students by Sairaj M Patki

Page: 121-129

Abstract: According to the Trends in Global CO2 Emissions 2015 Report, India contributed 6.5% to global emissions. Moreover, unlike the trend of reducing emissions since the 1990s seen in most Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, a 7.4% increase was recorded in India. Conservation activities and more specifically pro-environmental behaviors to counter this phenomenon however haven’t shown a promising increase. The youth of the country has the potential to change this scenario for the better. The study investigated the relationship between materialistic values, motivation and actual pro environmental behaviors of college students. Identified regulation was found to be positively correlated with general ecological behaviors among those low on materialistic values, while external regulation and amotivation were found to be positively correlated with general ecological behaviors among those high on materialistic values. The findings may have important implications for future pro-environment interventions, conservation training programs and even policy-making in the long run.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.13

The Glitch in Mental Health Awareness Campaigns in India by Shagnik Saha

Page: 131-139

Abstract: The current paper explores the perceptions of lay persons about the different Mental Health professionals and their roles in context of the various Awareness Campaigns that are being organised and conducted in India to explore if awareness about mental issues is lacking in some regards indirectly thereby leading to a deceleration of the entire progressive move towards destigmatisation and information dissemination aimed at encouraging help seeking in case of Mental Health needs.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.14

From Personal Experiences to Classroom Teaching: A Socio- Psychological Study of Social Inclusion and Exclusion by Aakanksha Bhatia and Preeti Kapur

Page: 141-151

Abstract: Creating an inclusive classroom environment where learners appreciate diversity and value positive interpersonal associations is a challenge faced by the teachers worldwide. This is particularly so in the Indian context, where the complex phenomena of social categorization impacts the individual in manifold ways from a tender age. In the context of student-teacher relationship, the personal experiences of the teacher have a trickle-down effect on student socialization patterns. This paper explores the teachers’ personal experiences of social inclusion and exclusion and its impact on his/her classroom interactions with students. Our sample consisted of 23 teachers (18 females and 5 males) working in low-income schools in Delhi. Extensive narratives were undertaken and subject to thematic analysis. Teachers expansively described their experiences of facing social exclusion. Although the staff maintained an outward semblance of inclusivity, the undercurrents of exclusion and marginalization were noted. The need for social approval and maintenance of a politically correct façade was the guiding force for many teachers. Yet many of them expressed their own prejudices and biased thoughts about social groups. The findings are discussed in the light of current theorization in the area.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.15

An Analysis of Stress Levels of Women in Emergency Services in Gujarat by Neeta Sinha, Simran Bhatia and Riddhima Bhatnagar

Page: 153-163

Abstract: This study aims to assess the levels of stress among women employees in emergency services. Two stage stratified random sampling was used to collect data from 150 women employees. ORS scale by Parikh was used to assess the stress levels. Anova was applied to calculate the stress levels. Results revealed that women working in emergency helpline services did not suffer from much stress. Within the ten dimensions of ORS also there was no significant effect of stress between various age groups.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.16

Behavioural Intervention in Safety Management of Indian Corporates by Harbans Lal Kaila

Page: 165-188

Abstract: This research paper (based on case studies of 10 organizations) depicts the success cases of behavioural safety cultural transformation in India and identifies how organizations are managing the at-risk behaviours at work sites. An objective behind this work is to bring together the field tested knowledge in the implementation of Behavioural Safety across sites in India. These cases from diverse organizations across industrial sectors such as oil, gas, petroleum, chemicals, automobile, construction, power, and aluminium across Indian locations, revealed the best experiences and challenges during their BBS implementation journey

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.17

Assessment and Management of Socio-Occupational Functioning of Persons with Chronic Schizophrenia: Effect of Social Skills Training by Upendra Singh, Bhupendra Singh and Sweta

Page: 189-198

Abstract: Social skill training is a collection of behavioral techniques that helps a person to restart her/his life in her/his community. Schizophrenia is a psychotic disorder with almost life long course causing a suffer withdrawal from his community and social life. The study aimed at assessing socio-occupational functioning of persons with chronic schizophrenia and assessing efficacy of social skills training module on socio-occupational functioning. Findings of the study shows significant improvement in self-care, communication and instrumental skills. Individuals improved coping and communication skills, evaluated anomalous experiences more objectively and improved socio-occupational functioning.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.18

Influence of Mindfulness on Decision Making and Psychological Flexibility among Aircrew by Akansha Gautam and Roopa Mathur

Page: 199-207

Abstract: Despite the high reliability of latest aeronautical technology and flight safety improvements, human factors and error continues to be a potent factor in 60% to 80% of all aviation incidents and accidents. Mindfulness is a positive psychological construct which has a measureable impact on aircrew to make more strategic decisions and avoid information overload. Psychological flexibility can seriously improve decision making and force an aircrew to ‘think outside the box’. The current research explores the existence of the psychological construct of mindfulness and examines how it is effective in improving decision making and strengthens psychological flexibility among aircrew. The data was collected from 130 Aircrew of IAF by using mindfulness scale, decision making questionnaire and psychological flexibility scale. Using a correlational design and regression analysis, study found that mindfulness has a significant positive association with decision making and significant negative association with psychological flexibility. Significant correlations in the predicted directions were found among all Variables of interest. Overall the findings indicate that Mindfulness Training for the aircrew might be a feasible element for the high performance. Mindful decision makers are more likely to learn to make better decisions as they are more open to feedback and less prone to misapprehend the situations.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.19

Assessment of Creative Life Skills among Adolescents by Artika Saini and Prashant Srivastava

Page: 209-217

Abstract: The present study entitled was undertaken to assess the creative skills of and to compare these skills of both male and female adolescents. The data were collected randomly from two blocks of Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh. A total of 120 adolescents (60 male and 60 female) in the age group of 11-18 years were selected from the three schools of each block. Standardized scales were used to collect data namely Verbal Test of Creative Thinking and Non-verbal Test of Creative Thinking. The data were analyzed statistically using t-test. The results of the study revealed that there were significant differences in elaboration (verbal) and originality (non verbal) and non-significant difference in elaboration (non-verbal) and originality (verbal) of non verbal test of creative thinking and in case of verbal test of creative thinking significant difference was observed in flexibility and originality and nonsignificant difference was found in fluency between the male and female respondents.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.20

Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation, Biofeedback and L-Theanine in Patients Suffering from Anxiety Disorder by Aditi Pangotra, Thiyam Kiran Singh and Ajeet Sidana

Page: 219-228

Abstract: The present study aimed to study the efficacy of different interventions in management of other anxiety disorders. A cross sectional study was carried out in which thirty participants with the diagnosis of other anxiety disorder were recruited from the Psychiatry outpatient unit. The participants were divided into three groups using computer generated random table number: a medication group (n=10), that received L-Theanine-200mg medication as an intervention, a PMR group (n=10) that received progressive muscle relaxation as an intervention, a Biofeedback group (n=10) that received biofeedback as an intervention. There was a significant improvement in anxiety score after L-Theanine, PMR & biofeedback intervention. Intervention by the three different modes has significant implications in management of anxiety disorders.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.21

Achievement Motivation of High School Students Belonging to Three Different Curriculums: An Intervention Study by G. S. Shylashree and S. V. Surya Rekha

Page: 229-236

Abstract: Academic motivation is defined as a student’s desire as reflected in approach, persistence and level of interest regarding academic subjects when their competence is judged against a standard of performance or excellence. Motivation is an integral aspect of learning. Achievement motivation of a student is positively related to their academic success. It is observed that students studying in ISCE and CBSE syllabus tend to outperform the students studying in state syllabus. Do they also tend to have a higher level of achievement motivation? The present study was an attempt to find answer for this question. The total sample is 226 students, out of which 122 belonged to state syllabus, 56 belonged to CBSE and 48 belonged to ICSE. The study was conducted in pre and post- test situation.150 students (State board-88, CBSE-34 and ICSE-28) were part of control group and 76 students (State-34, CBSE-22 and ICSE-20) were part of experimental group. Statistical measure of ANOVA indicated that there was no significant difference in achievement motivation of students belonging to three different syllabus, though there was a significant difference between the control and experimental group. The study also revealed that ICSE students of both control and experimental group showed improvement in their achievement motivation level in post –test situation.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.22

Self Efficacy, Mental health and Attitude towards Androgynization of Roles: A Comparative Study of Sports Women and Non-sports Women by Anupama Srivastava and Dashmesh Kaur

Page: 237-243

Abstract: The purpose of present study was to compare self efficacy, mental health and attitude towards androgynization of roles of sports women and non-sports women. Data was collected from 50 young females actively involved in sports and 50 not involved in sports. The age range of the females selected for the study was 19 to 22 years. Results indicated that sports women and non-sports women do not significantly differ with respect to self-efficacy. A key finding of the study was that mental health of the females who were playing sports was better than those not playing sports. The attitude of sports women towards androgynization of roles was poorer as compared to those of non-sports women.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.23

Does Personality, Gratitude and Passionate Love makes Youth Compassionate ? by Bhupender Singh, Shilpa Salve and R. S. Mhaske

Page: 245-254

Abstract: The objective of the present study is to identify the factors useful in the discrimination of high and low compassionate love scorers with the help of personality factors, gratitude and passionate love among youth. The data was collected on 105 students using the Big-five Inventory (BFI), Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6 ), Passionate Love Scale (PLS), and Compassionate love scale (CLS). A stepwise discriminate functional analysis (DFA) was performed using three psychological variables as predictors of membership in three level of criterion variable. The findings showed the overall cross-validation cases, classification was found to be 52.4% . Overall, about 57.1% cases of low compassionate group, and 65.7 % of cases of high compassionate group were successfully discriminated by openness to experience and passionate love. Further the limitation of the present study are stated and suggestion for future suggestion are mentioned.

DOI- https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2018.13.01.24

Volume 12 (2017)

Volume 12 (2017) Issue 2 , (July-2017 to December-2017)

Young Adults’ Music Preferences and its Relation to their Attitude towards Women and Sexuality
by Aheli Chakraborty, Durgesh K. Upadhyay and Manju Agrawal

Page: 237-246

Abstract:
Sudden widespread popularity of Rap genre in India, intrigued many regarding the cause and lyrical impact of these songs on the attitude development of the youth towards women and the act of sexuality. The purpose of the study was to address the causes for consumption and explore the relationship between the varied Music Preferences and the attitude towards Women and Sexuality among the youth. A sample of 206 participants within 18-27yrs were enrolled for this study. The tools used were, Attitude towards Women Scale, Brief Sexual Attitude Scale, Music Preference Scale and Semi-Structured Interview Schedule. The results concluded, youth who scored low on permissiveness and instrumentality had healthy attitude towards women. Overall, Rap served as a ‘mood uplifting agent’ and the lyrics did not have any adversarial impact. However, replicating this study on a rural sample might have brought forth different results.

Self-Esteem and Social Anxiety in Adolescent Students
by Seema. G. B. and Venkatesh Kumar. G.

Page: 247-254

Abstract:
The present study is aimed to investigate the relationship and gender differences between self-esteem and social anxiety in adolescent students. The sample consists of 200 adolescent students (100 males, 100 females) in the age range of 16 to 18 years, taken from various colleges in Bangalore City. Rosenberg Self-esteem scale (Rosenberg, 1965) and Social Phobia inventory (Conner K. M. et al., 2000), were applied to access self-esteem and social anxiety of participants. Statistical analysis was done through SPSS, Pearson product-moment correlation co-efficient and independent sample t-test was applied for evaluation of results. Results indicates that self-esteem is negatively correlated with social anxiety in adolescent students. The findings of result also showed the self-esteem scores of the male adolescents is not higher or lower than that of the female adolescents.

Relation of Managerial Creativity and Emotional Intelligence to Employee Motivation
by L S Minhas and Nirupama

Page: 255-264

Abstract:
The present study aimed to investigate the relation of managerial creativity and emotional intelligence to employee motivation, commitment and job performance. 100 managers and 400 employees working under them participated in the study. They were randomly drawn from various offices of the Defence Accounts Department. Standardized psychological tests for managerial creativity, emotional intelligence, work motivation, organizational commitment and performance were used. Data were processed using Multiple Regression Analysis. Results revealed that Managerial Creativity and Managerial Emotional Intelligence as predictors contribute significantly to different dimensions of employees work motivation, commitment and performance. This is in line with the expectation of study.

A Study of Degenerating Emotional Maturity in the Aged Adults due to Financial Insecurity by Dr. Debjani Mukherjee

Page: 265-274

Abstract:
Few studies document the efficacy of primary prevention efforts in preventing depressive disorders in the elderly. The author argues that the attainment of positive mental health depends in considerable part upon an individual’s financial status in old age. In countries like India where there is no care and help given by the state in terms of financial and medical, elderly are totally dependent on their lifetime savings or their family members for sustenance. The concept of joint family system that was the backbone of the older generation is slowly taking a westward turn and shrinking into single unitary family. The cost of living and the inflation are on the rise. The savings that looked like a big amount at the official retiring age of 60 is a paltry amount by the time he reaches 70. An effort has been made in this study to unearth the relation between financial status - independency or dependency on other family members and the emotional maturity of the elderly.

Impact of mindfulness on anxiety and well-being by Suchitra Roy Chowdhury

Page: 275-286

Abstract:
College students in the present times report feeling overwhelmed and stressed. The current study hence intends to explore whether mindfulness training help alleviate anxiety feelings in a non-clinical sample. Further, would mindfulness training also affect the well- being of the participants. Sixty high anxiety scorers (as measured by State Trait Anxiety scale by Speilberger et al., 1983) were selected for the study. The experimental group were given mindfulness meditation training for five months. A pre and most measure of anxiety was taken. All participants’ subjective well-being was also measured at the end of the study. Results indicated that participants in the experimental or treatment group experienced significant reduction in their anxiety (t (58) = 6.00, p<0.00l). Also the experimental group reported higher subjective well-being in comparison to the control group (t (58) = 2.12, p<0.05). The implications of the study is further discussed

Personality traits across three different kinds of institutes: A comparative study by Teena Singh

Page: 287-294

Abstract:
Since, most researches draw inferences and generalizations on the basis of data collected from college goers without probing into the accuracy of such generalizations, the current study seeks to explore how similar/dissimilar students from different kind of institute are. The objective of the study was to compare certain personal attributes viz. self-efficacy, Locus of control and Type-A personality across three types of institutes, namely University, University Affiliated and private/ autonomous. Analysis of variance and post-hoc analysis revealed that students from different kinds of institutes differ significantly in terms of the aforesaid personality factors. The study has important implications for social scientific as well as management researchers who conduct studies on college students and generalize their research findings without taking institutional differences into consideration….

A Study on Anxiety among Hemodialysis Patients in Kerala
by Tessy Grace Mathews and Elsheba Mathew

Page: 295-303

Abstract:
End Stage Renal Disease is a clinical condition which is on the rise in the recent years and anxiety among them, a diagnostic challenge for the health professionals. Anxiety that may emerge during the initial course of dialysis can continue throughout affecting the compliance, quality of life and survival. Thus identification and management of the anxiety symptoms among dialysis patients is very important. There is a lack of studies in India exploring the magnitude and nature of anxiety in this clinical population. Objective: To determine the level of anxiety in ESRD patients, its association with selected demographic, socio economic, disease and treatment related characteristics of ESRD patients. Method: Descriptive survey method was used. 112 participants diagnosed with ESRD and on hemodialysis were recruited from both government and private hospitals through purposive sampling. The inclusion and exclusion criteria were maintained. The Beck Anxiety Inventory, a self -administered tool and Personal Data Sheet were used to assess the anxiety symptoms and to obtain information as per the objectives. Descriptive analysis and Chi square test were used to analyze the data....

Difficulties and Exploitation in Inclusive Schooling: In-Field Reflections in Mental Disorder/ Disability Inclusion in India
by Shagnik Saha

Page: 305-313

Abstract:
The present paper gives an insider’s view into the field of Inclusive Schooling in India in the domain of Mental Disorder/ Disability Inclusion and exposes intricacies and exploitations currently in place and also attempts to delineate the theoretical structure of Inclusion, while concluding with pertinent recommendations in order to establish legitimate Inclusion in the Indian Schooling System from a grassroots and in-field perspective.

Relationship between Spiritual Intelligence, Job Satisfaction and Counterproductive work behaviour among employees of multinational companies in India by Meeta Malhotra and Komal Kathuria

Page: 315-323

Abstract:
The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between spiritual intelligence, counterproductive work behaviour and job satisfaction of working employees in India. The data was collected through surveys, 70 participants completed the spiritual intelligence self-report inventory (King 2008), counter productive work behaviour checklist (Spector, P. E., Fox, S., Penney, L. M., Bruursema, K., Goh, A., and Kessler, S. (2006)) and the job satisfaction survey (Paul E. Spector, 1985). Descriptive statistic, Pearson correlation was used to assess the association between spiritual intelligence, counterproductive work behaviours and job satisfaction. The result shows (1) there is a significant positive relationship between spiritual intelligence and job satisfaction, (2) there is a negative relationship between job satisfaction and counterproductive work behaviour, (3) there is no significant relationship found between spiritual intelligence and counterproductive work behaviour. From the above findings it can be concluded that educational training programs aimed at promoting spiritual intelligence may improve the job satisfaction and reduce counterproductive work behaviour among employees.

Perceived Stress, Self Efficacy, Coping Strategies and Hardiness as Predictors of Depression
by Rupan Dhillon and Mehak Arora

Page: 325-333

Abstract:
Depression is a mood disorder characterized by a range of symptoms that may include feeling depressed most of the time, loss of pleasure, feelings of worthlessness and suicidal thoughts. The purpose of this study is to find out which of the variables i.e. perceived stress, self-efficacy, coping strategies and hardiness are significantly predicting high and low depression for the sample of adolescents belonging to the age group of 14-17 years. A sample of 500 adolescents is taken for the purpose with equal number of males and females. Discriminant analysis is applied and the results are interpreted on the basis of their discriminant coefficients in the two groups of low and high depression.

The Experience of Insight in Schizophrenia: A Phenomenological Study
by Shagnik Saha

Page: 335-346

Abstract:
The present paper progressed with the primary aim of identifying and concretely establishing the experience of Insight and the thought processes and feeling associated with it and was able to elucidate various themes related to not only the Experience of Progressing Psychosis but also the experience of the Insight Process: before, during and after. The study also exposed issues in the Mental Health Model in India currently and the rampant discrimination and power play.

Relationship between Personality Types and Stress: A Comparative Study among Male and Female Nurses in Health Care Setting by Ayub Ghasemian and G.Venkatesh Kumar

Page: 347-354

Abstract:
Nursing is a profession with a lot of responsibilities which has to be handled effectively. It affects on the life style and behavior characteristics and these may lead to the cause of stress, when they are not able to overcome with adverse situations. The purpose of present study was to investigate the relationship between personality type and stress and also to explore the effect of gender on personality type and stress among nurses. Sample comprised of 100 nurses who were working in different hospitals of Bangalore and Mysore region which were selected for the present study. ABBP scale and ISMA questionnaire were used to measure personality type and level of stress respectively. Finding of this study revealed that there is positive and significant relationship between type A personality and stress of nurses and also it was found that type B personality has significant relationship with stress but it has negative relationship with stress. Significant difference was not found between gender and personality type and stress of nurses. It can be concluded as nurses with type A personality are more prone to have stress than nurses with type B personality and influence of gender on personality type and stress is not significant.

Health Problems of Caregivers of Hospitalized Elderly by Ushvinder Kaur Popli. and Rishi Panday

Page: 355-362

Abstract:
Ageing is a universal problem which no country can escape in the world. The increasing population of elderly in society creates new challenges in the area of care giving of elderly. Caring of elderly is a big challenge for caregivers but care giving of hospitalized elderly is quite challenging in present scenario. Health problems also are major issue in comparison to other issue which is related to care giver so researcher’s main focus in this paper is on health problem of caregivers of hospitalized elderly.

Challenges and Coping among Parents having Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Jyoti Kakkar and Prashant Srivastava

Page: 363-371

Abstract:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological disorder that affects an individual’s brain function and causes impairments in multiple areas of development. Parents of these children face difficulties in dealing with challenging behaviours, communication pattern, and basic life skills. Parents appear to carry the larger burden of care and experience stress related to coping with the heavy load of care giving. The present paper aims to highlight the major challenges and difficulties faced by parents having children with autism and their coping strategies in dealing with their children with ASD.

Salient Indicators of Psychopathology in Parent-child Relationships by Sanju Das and Anand Prakash

Page: 373-380

Abstract:
The present study was aimed at investigating parent-child relationship (PCR) perceived by adolescents with psychological disorders (study group) and their normal siblings (control group). The Parent- Child relationship Scale (PCRS) was administered on each of 40 adolescents in both groups to explore nature of their relationships with parents. Results showed that parents were rejecting, punishing, demanding, neglecting and avoiding to their children. Furthermore, the fathers of study group were relatively higher on these factors than the mothers. The findings could be helpful in investigating dynamics of psychopathology and providing relevant cognitive-behavioural intervention.

Impact of Age and Decision Making on False Memory
by Kavita Kumar and Priya Gupta

Page: 381-389

Implications of Behavioural Safety Implementation in Indian Organizations by Dr. H. L. KAILA

Page: 391-406

Abstract:
Objectives: Behavioural safety approach simplifies and creates a viewpoint that everyone shall lead safe behaviour and speak up to alert for any unsafe behavior at site in order to save both life and business in support of no-harm policy. Risk observation and spot correction by everyone at work-site is fundamental to the success of behavioural safety approach in saving human life as well as business in the process of organizational accident prevention. This research paper attempts to identify and review how organizations are managing the at-risk behaviours at work sites….

Dynamising Performance During Cognitive Interference: The role of Anxiety, Mindfulness and Self efficacy by H.K. Chhabra and Heena Parveen

Page: 407-416

Abstract:
The study probed the role of Anxiety, Mindfulness and Self efficacy with regard to Cognitive interference. Anxiety is a complex blend of unpleasant emotions and cognitions which are more oriented to the future and much more diffuse than fear (Barlow, 2002). Mindfulness is a psychological state of awareness (Brown et al., 2007). Self efficacy is the interpretation that the individuals give to their own performance and achievement (Hudson, 2007). A mixed sample of 89 students from the Government schools of Chandigarh in the age range of 14-18 years (Mean age= 15.9 years) was taken for the purpose. A comparative analysis of the data brought out performance differences across different levels of the above dimensions while handling cognitive conflict.

A Psychosocial Study of Stress and School Students
by Preeti Nakhat and Neeta Sinha

Page: 417-423

Abstract:
One of the burning issues of the contemporary world is stress. It is seen in all stages of life. They are myriad reasons for students experiencing stress. To analyse different psychosocial factors and their relation to stress among school students, a study was conducted. The study aimed to analyse stress and its relationship with bereavement and separation. It also aimed to give suggestive strategies to reduce stress. “Students stress scale “ by Dr Manju Agarwal was used for the study. The sample size chosen for the study was 1000 students. Analyses was done using SPSS and the results showed a positive association between stress and bereavement and a positive association between stress and separation also.

An Empirical Examination of Intellectual Abilities and Scholastic Achievement in Normal Children and Children with Learning Disabilities by Suresh Kumar and C. R. Darolia

Page: 425-435

Abstract:
This study delineates the differences between 85 normal and 83 children with learning disabilities (LD) (age 7-11 years) on fluid, crystallized/Level-II, Level-I abilities, and scholastic achievement (ACH). Results indicated that LD children significantly low in language-based learning and acquired mathematical skills. Results show that LD children are not deficient in basic primary/short-term memory. Verbal measures of intelligence with several subtest have shown higher association with learning disability. Discriminant function analysis revealed that ACH, fluid, crystallized/Level-II and Level-I abilities contribute significantly, individually/jointly to the prediction of LD.

Extraversion and Introversion Personality Type and Preferred Teaching and Classroom Participation: A Pilot Study by Laurie Murphy, Nina B. Eduljee, Karen Croteau and Suzanne Parkman

Page: 437-450

Abstract:
This pilot study examined the relationship between personality type (extraversion, introversion) and preferences for specific teaching and classroom methods with 73 (39 male, 34 female) undergraduate college students. Participants were administered the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator®, Form M (Myers, McCaulley, Quenk, & Hammer, 1998), items that measured preferred teaching modalities, as well as preferences for classroom participation activities. No significant differences were obtained between personality type and preferred teaching methods in the classroom (p > .05). Both extraverts and introverts indicated the same preferences for participation activities preferred in the classroom. Significant differences were obtained for only one item “engaging in discussion with other students” between personality type and level of agreement with classroom participation activities.

Examining the Relationship Between Work- Family Conflict, Job Satisfaction and Employee’s Turnover Intention by Pankaj Tripathi and Manoj Kumar Pandey

Page: 451-459

Abstract:
Work-family conflict is becoming more common now a day due to work pressure and family responsibilities. Work-family conflict can have effects on employee’s job satisfaction and turnover intention besides other common factors. In this setting, this study holds the aim of examining the relationship between work-family conflict, job satisfaction and turnover intention on Manufacturing Organization and second objective of this study see the work-family conflict impact on job satisfaction leading to turnover. The Sample size selected for this study is about 128 participants that are employees working in the Indian private Manufacturing Organization. Results indicate that negative relationship between work-family conflict and job satisfaction. It is also found that work-family conflict positively related with turnover intention. This study is limited towards the sample size and in the future, the researcher can expand the sample size in order to explore new factors or dimension related to work-family conflicts, employee job satisfaction and turnover intention. This study plays a significant role for managers because it can help in identifying strategies through which managers can increase employee job satisfaction and reduce employee’s turnover intention.

Cognitive Styles of Students with Respect to their Spiritual Intelligence by Kavita Kumar And Kanti Singh Pawar

Page: 461-468

Abstract:
Cognitive Style is an individual’s characteristic mode of attaining, organizing, categorizing and processing information. Spiritual Intelligence (SI) is the set of abilities that persons use to apply, manifest and represent spiritual resources, values and qualities. The study comprises of 200 students from the Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra, has been selected and administered Cognitive Style Inventory (CIS) by Jha (2001) and Spiritual Intelligence Test (SIT) by Kumar & Gautam (2011). The study will facilitate the teachers to maintain a database of the Cognitive profiles of their students and improve the potentials of the students leading enhancement of their well-being as a whole.

Feeling of Work alienation among Primary School Teachers by SAPNA VERMA

Page: 469-476

Abstract:
The present study aims to investigate the difference that existed between work alienation of primary school teachers teaching in private and government schools as well as between work alienation of overall male and female teachers. Total sample comprised of 120 teachers (60 private school teachers and 60 government school teachers; age range: 30-40 years, Mage = 35 years) purposively drawn from randomly selected 10 schools of Kanpur city. In each group there are 30 male and 30 female teachers. Work Alienation Scale developed by Asthana and Verma was used to measure feeling of work alienation among teachers. Obtained data was analyzed with the help of ANOVA and revealed an insignificant difference in the interaction between job-sector and gender in feeling of work alienation. The overall male teachers felt more work alienation than overall female teachers. The obtained results further revealed that out of seven dimensions of work alienation, feeling of belonginglessness, isolation and meaninglessness was found to be dominant among primary school teachers in comparison to other dimensions.

Coping Strategies of Male and Female Care Givers of Individuals Suffering from Schizophrenia by Mohammad Sameer Khan and Rishi Panday

Page: 477-484

Abstract:
Caring of individual with schizophrenia is very challenging for family members in family. Caregivers of individual with schizophrenia have to cope with a lot of burden and distress. Aim of the study is to assess and compare the coping strategies of male and female care givers of patients suffering from schizophrenia. A hospital based cross sectional comparative study among the male and female caregivers of Schizophrenia. Finding of the study indicate that female caregivers of individuals suffering from schizophrenia showed better coping than male care givers suffering from schizophrenia.

Gender Disparity in Suicidality: Myth or Reality by R. N. Singh and Neha Pathak

Page: 485-492

Abstract:
This study is an attempt to examine whether gender is a factor in suicidality. 300 males and 300 females aging between 14 to 50 years participated in the study. They were administered the TS Suicidal Ideation Scale (Singh & Thakur, 2004). The gender was found to be an important determinant of suicidality, as the female participants exhibited significantly higher tendency of suicidality. The results are thoroughly discussed and interpreted in the light of available literature. Besides, limitations of the study, suggestions for future researches and prevention strategies are also underlined.

A comparative study of Women Technical and Women Police Personnel on Type A Behavior, Stress and Anger Expression Styles by Meena Sehgal and Nidhi Verma

Page: 493-500

Abstract:
Women are playing a vital role in the economic and social development of the nations all over the world. The aim of the study was to compare women technical and police personnel on Type A Behavior, Stress and Anger Expression Styles. It was hypothesized that women technical professionals and police personnel would have significant difference on Type A Behavior, Stress and Anger Expression Styles. For this purpose, 80 working women professionals viz. 20 information technology professionals, 20 bank professionals and 40 police personnel were selected. Descriptive Statistic and t-test were computed. Results revealed that police personnel scored higher on Anger Expression Styles and Stress Dimensions whereas technical professionals scored high on Type A Behavior Pattern.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Chronic Illness Experience and Need for Integrative Care by Dinika Anand, Soumi Awasthy and Rajiv Anand

Page: 501-508

Abstract:
Chronic illnesses challenge established patterns of functioning forcing individuals to develop new ways of coping and adaptation. Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) entails feelings of uncertainty, unpredictability and helplessness. This review highlights the need for addressing and focusing upon psychological and emotional burden of MS and creates inroads for interventions. An attempt is made to bring together research documenting the challenges and difficulties of living with MS. The authors hope to emphasize the need for a holistic approach towards diagnosis, treatment and management of MS and chronic health conditions.

Factors of Geriatric Mental State and their Abilities by Thiyam Kiran Singh, Subhash Das, Nishtha Kumar and Archana Kashyap

Page: 509-519

Abstract:
The main purpose of the study was to find out the factors of residence area, income and education in geriatric mental state and their abilities. The study was conducted at Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh. All the participants were administered: 1. HMSE and 2. EASI to assess their mental state and daily living activities. The result found gender, residence areas and income were not the strong significant influencing factors of cognitive function and their abilities. Many other factors may be involved in determining geriatric mental status and their abilities.

A Study of Perception of Organizational Justice in relation to Organizational Commitment and Occupational Stress in Female School Teachers by Meena Sehgal and Jyoti Verma

Page: 521-529

Abstract:
A wide gamut of organizational behaviours and attitudes can be explicated by analyzing the workforce’s perception of the degree of fairness prevailing within an organization. The present study is based on the sample of teachers as teaching is considered as one of the highly stressful professions with the notion that their working climate strongly impinges their workplace commitment and behavior. Hence, the present investigation was aimed to study the perception of Organizational Justice in relation to Organizational Commitment and Occupational Stress among female school teachers. For this purpose, a sample of 60 female school teachers in the age range of 35-45 years was selected from various schools of Punjab and Chandigarh. They were administered tests to assess their perception of Organizational Justice, Organizational Commitment and Occupational Stress. It was hypothesized that Organizational Justice would be positively related to Organizational Commitment and negatively related to Occupational Stress. Intercorrelation analysis was done and the results revealed that Distributive justice was positively related to Organizational Commitment and the three dimensions of Organizational Justice (Interactional, Procedural and Distributive) were negatively related to Occupational Stress.

Book Review

Page: 531-533

Volume 12 (2017) Issue 1 , (January-2017 to June-2017)

January-June

Cognitive Regulation of Emotion and Quality of Life by H K MANJU & BASAVARAJAPPA

Page: 1-10

Supernatural and Religious Beliefs among Rural and Urban Older Adults by PRASHANT SRIVASTAVA

Page: 11-19

Hemispheric Dominance, Thinking Style Preferences and Emotional Intelligence among College Students by F. MARIA MARGRET & T. LAVANYA

Page: 21-31

Sexual Harassment in Academic Institutions: A Conceptual Review by MEGHNA BASU THAKUR & PRISCILLA PAUL

Page: 33-40

Quality of Life among HIV Infected Couples by DISHA ARORA & ARCHANA SHUKLA

Page: 41-57

The Role of Meditation on Mindful Awareness and Life Satisfaction of Adolescents by ANULIPI AGARWAL & VIDUSHI DIXIT

Page: 59-70

Happiness and Aging by RAJENDRA MHASKE

Page: 71-79

Development of Perceived Discrimination Questionnaire: A measure for Different Social Categories Students by SHRADDHESH KUMAR TIWARI, ASHOK KUMAR PATEL & DHANANJAY KUMAR

Page: 81-88

Adjustment Among Elderly Living in Old Age Home and Within Family Setup by RISHI PANDAY & PRASHANT SRIVASTAVA

Page: 89-96

Abusive Supervision and Related Factors: The Indian Context by MEGHNA BASU THAKUR

Page: 97-105

Level of Disability, Social Supports and Depression as Correlates to Elder Abuse Among Older Men and Women by LALITHA, K. & ASWARTHA REDDY, A.

Page: 107-115

A Study on Stress and Anxiety in Relation to Asthma by RAJEKA FARDOSH TANY & ASOKE KUMAR SAHA

Page: 117-126

Dresses Considerations and Problems Encountered by Aged Consumers by KASHI N. SINGH & N.K. SINGH

Page: 127-136

Effect of Intrinsic-Extrinsic Religiosity on the Psychological Well-being of Adolescents by POOJA SINGH & SHABANA BANO

Page: 137-145

Perceived Caste Discrimination, Self Esteem and Self Determination among college students belonging to Scheduled Castes by SWATI AGARWAL & MOOLA PRIYANKA

Page: 147-158

Association Experiment as One of the Tools of Forming Secondary School Students’ Socio-Cultural Competence by KRAVCHENKO NATALYA VLADIMIROVNA & ASOKE KUMAR SAHA

Page: 159-166

Motivational Potential among Railway Employees by LOVELY GYAN & ARCHANA SHUKLA

Page: 167-176

Enhancement of Emotional Empathy through Life Skills Training among Adolescents Stude nts–A Comparative Study by AYUB GHASEMIAN & G. VENKATESH KUMAR

Page: 177-185

Critical Existential Thinking, Search for Meaning and Life Satisfaction by AYESHA SAHA & SAMRIDHI AHUJA

Page: 187-195

Self-Efficacy as a Function of Life Regard: A Study of Gender Differences
by DAKSHI WALIA

Page: 197-205

Non IAS/IPS Sector: An Analysis of In-Depth Psychosocial Correlates behind the Job Satisfaction of the Employees by PRIYANKAR SINGH & SOUVIK RAYCHAUDHURI

Page: 207-215

Subjective Wellbeing and Difficulties with Emotion Regulation among Adolescents by SHRUTI SHOURIE & HARSHMEET KAUR

Page: 217-222

Cyber Victim izati on Among Adolescents: Examining the Role of Routine Activity Theory by DIVYA KALIA & SHEEMA ALEEM

Page: 223-232

Book Review

Page: 233-235

Volume 11 (2016)

Volume 11 (2016) Issue 2 , (July-2016 to December-2016)

July - December

From Misfit to Misunderstood: A Case Study by SAMRIDHI AHUJA

Page: 227-239

Does Mindfulness Enhance Psychological Well-being of the Students by AKHILENDRA K. SINGH, ANIL K. CHOUBEY AND SADHANA SINGH

Page: 241-250

Interpersonal Experiences of Lesbians with their Parent’s: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis by APOORVA B AND ELIZABETH THOMAS

Page: 251-258

Digital Awareness and Internet Usage by School Students by ARCHANA VERMA, MEETA JHA AND MITASHREE MITRA

Page: 259-270

Teacher’s Perception and Evaluation of the Social Behavior of Children in Two Systems of Pedagogy by ARCHANA BHAT KALLAHALLA AND KIRAN KUMAR K. SALAGAME

Page: 271-278

Modernization Attitude among Students of General School, English Medium School, and Madrasa by ASOKE KUMAR SAHA AND KISHOR ROY

Page: 279-287

Parentification: Boon or Bane? by AYESHA SAHA

Page: 289-301

Psychic Motives Behind Yoga
by DEBJANI MUKHERJEE

Page: 303-313

Hope and Nutritional Status in Relation to Psychosocial Distress among HIV/AIDS Orphans
by SHIKHA VERMA AND SWARAN LATA

Page: 315-324

Religiosity, Well-being and Mental Health among Hindu and Muslim Adults by ANIKA MAGAN, NASRINA SIDDIQI AND M. SHAFIQ

Page: 325-333

Community Attitude and Stigma towards Mental Illness: A Gender Perspective
by RAJA UPADHYAY, PRASHANT SRIVASTAVA, N. K. SINGH AND S. PODDAR

Page: 335-341

Psychosocial Aspects of Job Satisfaction among the Artists of Cultural Sector
by PRIYANKAR SINGHA AND SOUVIK RAYCHAUDHURI

Page: 343-351

Sports Motivation among Sports Players: A Gender Comparison Perspective
by KSHIPRA VORA AND RAVEENA NAIK

Page: 353-360

Relationship between Personality and Psychological well-being among Middle Adults by RESHMA, N.S. AND MANJULA, M.Y.

Page: 361-365

Adolescents’ Perception of Inter-Parental Conflict and Impact on Psychological Distress by MD. SHAHINUZZAMAN, ASOKE KUMAR SAHA AND SHAMIMA AKHTAR

Page: 367-376

Effect of Yoga Practice on Anxiety and Subjective Well Being of Aged of Old Age Home by SUSHAMA BHOSALE

Page: 377-386

Cognitive Coping and Psychological Problems among Bullied and Non-bullied Adolescents by SOMDEB MAJI, SASWATI BHATTACHARYA AND DEBASRUTI GHOSH

Page: 387-396

Organizational Citizenship Behavior and Organizational Commitment in Indian Workforce by MEERA SHANKER

Page: 397-408

Indian Classical Dances as Yoga: a Route to Powering Positive Psychological Traits by CHIRMI ACHARYA AND MADHU JAIN

Page: 409-415

Intelligence and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by SAPNA VERMA AND SEEMA KUSHWAHA

Page: 417-425

State and Trait Anxiety among Cancer Patients: A Comparative Analysis by ANJANA BHATTACHARJEE AND AMRITA BANERJEE

Page: 427-436

Psychosocial Factors Contributing to Post Traumatic Growth by MEENA SEHGAL AND KIMMI VANEET KAUR SETHI

Page: 437-445

A Study of Type A Behavior in relation to Hostility, Stress and Optimism among Rural and Urban Male Coronary Heart Disease Patients by JITENDRA MOHAN AND SUKHMANI SINGH

Page: 447-458

Moderating Effect of Resilience: Thwarted Belongingness and Perceived Burdensomeness as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation by AKANSHA GAUTAM AND Y K NAGLE

Page: 459-467

Organizational Climate, Organizational Role Stress and Job Satisfaction among Employees by NILESH THAKRE AND NIRALI SHROFF

Page: 469-478

Validation of Stress Assessment using Mobile Phone by C. KALAIVANI ASHOK, S. KARUNANIDHI AND R. NARAYANAN

Page: 479-488

Word Recognition in Urdu by AZEEZ RIZWANA

Page: 489-495

Intrinsic-Extrinsic Motivation and Positive-Negative Affect of Correctional Home Inmates by SABNAM BASU AND SHABANA BANO

Page: 497-505

BOOK REVIEWS

Page: 507-512

Volume 11 (2016) Issue 1 , (January-2016 to June-2016)

January-June

Team Performance Scale for Hospitality Professionals
by VANDANA SINGH AND URMILA RANI SRIVASTASVA

Page: 1-12

A Study of the Effect of Color Meditation on Relaxation States
by NEVILLE RODRIGUES AND MEGHA DEUSKAR

Page: 13-20

Parental Bonding, Peer Attachment and Psychological Well-being among Adolescents: A Mediation Analysis
by S. SASIKALA AND NITHY CECIL

Page: 21-31

The Psychological Life Positions of Youth in the Context of Nirbhaya Incident
by VIDUSHI DIXIT AND ARCHANA SHUKLA

Page: 33-42

Spiritual Intelligence and Ethics in Negotiation
by SHRESHTHA YADAV, NEENA KOHLI AND VIPUL KUMAR

Page: 43-54

Role of Collectivism as a Moderator between the Relationship of Organizational Role Stress and Depressive Symptoms among Executives in Private Sector Organizations
by A. P. SINGH, VINOD KUMAR GUPTA, ANAND PRAKASH DUBEY AND ANOOP KUMAR SINGH

Page: 55-63

Analysis of Self Compassion and Self Esteem between Adolescents Engaged in
Physical Exercise in the form of Gym with those having Sedentary Lifestyle
by MEGHNA BASU THAKUR AND NAMRATA JOSHI

Page: 63-75

Impact of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Anxiety and Depression in Adolescent students
by HEMANTHA KUMARA AND VENKATESH KUMAR

Page: 77-85

Role of Work Role Stress in Mental Health: A Comparative Study of Dual Career Teachers Couple
by AVANTIKA SINGH

Page: 87-95

High- Risk Sexual Behaviors in Young Men Seeking Treatment for Alcohol Dependence: A Qualitative Study
by SWATI KEDIA GUPTA, ANJU DHAWAN, ATUL AMBEKAR AND MANJU MEHTA

Page: 97-108

Effects of Caste on Development of Big Five Personality Factors by CHANDRASHEKHAR S. GAWALI

Page: 109-117

The Relational Self of a Destitute: A Narrative Analysis
by ERAM FATMA AND PALLAVI BHATNAGAR

Page: 119-127

Life-Stress Measurement of Cardiac Patient in Dhaka City
by ASOKE KUMAR SAHA AND MD. SHAJAHAN ALI

Page: 129-138

Relationship between Differentiation of Self and Marital Adjustment in Indian Couples
by ADITI LOHAN AND REEMA GUPTA

Page: 139-146

Age, Mental Health and Well-being by Uma Gupta

Page: 147-156

Attitude Towards Homosexuality : A Survey Based Study
by POOJA V. ANAND

Page: 157-166

They Lead, You Follow: Role of Non-Directive Play Therapy in Building Resilience
by SAMRIDHI AHUJA AND AYESHA SAHA

Page: 167-175

Positive Parent-Child Relations and GirlsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Vocational Aspiration
by URMILA SADOLIKAR

Page: 177-182

Health, Well-being and Development of Adolescents through Awareness about HIV/AIDS
by SAPNA VERMA

Page: 183-190

Effect of Severity of Premenstrual Symptoms on Quality of Life among University Students
by SUPRIYA SHARMA AND SUNITA GUPTA

Page: 191-199

Psychological Responses to Influenza A, H1N1 (Ã¢â‚¬Å“Swine FluÃ¢â‚¬Â) In India
by SANJEEV P. SAHNI, VAIJAYANTHEE KUMAR, D. K. SRIVASTAVA AND GARIMA JAIN

Page: 201-213

How is the Masculinity-Femininity and Gender roles relating with Perceived Controls like Personal, Interpersonal, and Socio-political Control among Adolescents?
by MAHARISHI R AND MAYA RATHNASABAPATHY

Page: 215-223

BOOK REVIEW

Page: 225-226

COVER

Page:

Volume 10 (2015)

Volume 10 (2015) Issue 2 , (July-2015 to December-2015)

July-December

Subjective Well-being Among Dalit Adolecents
by Vandana Jain and M. Y. Manjula

Page: 189-197

The Relationship between Perceived Stress, Self Esteem, Way of Coping and Problem Solving Ability among School Going Adolescents by PRASHANT SRIVASTAVA AND MANISHA KIRAN

Page: 199-209

Impact of Jacobson Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) and Deep Breathing Exercises on Anxiety, Psychological Distress and Quality of Sleep of Hospitalized Older Adults by NEERU, D. C. KHAKHA, S. SATAPATHY AND A. B. DEY

Page: 211-223

Self Concept of Helpless and Mastery Oriented Children
by SURENDRA KUMAR SIA AND MANDEEP KAUR

Page: 225-237

Socio Cultural Attitude towards Appearance and Multidimensional Gender Consciousness in Men and Women - A Pilot Study by T.S. SEEMANTHINI

Page: 239-248

Social Identity and Job Satisfaction of Bank Employees at Dhaka City by ASOKE KUMAR SAHA, PORIMAL KUMAR AND MOHAMMAD MOMEN SIKDER

Page: 249-257

Phenomenon of Worry : An Exploratory Study by MADHU RAI

Page: 259-266

Depression and Suicidal Ideation Among Elders by GODISHALA SRIDEVI, M.A. TRIPATHI, UDAY KUMAR, D. AND LAXMI NARAYANA, K.

Page: 267-276

Multiple Intelligence and its Influence on Locus of Control
by Ruchi Chaturvedi

Page: 277-293

Influence of Birth Weight and Stunting on Selected Cognitive Functions of Young Children in Low Socioeconomic Areas of Mumbai City
by MITRAVINDA S. SAVANUR, MRINALINI PURANDARE AND PADMINI S. GHUGRE

Page: 295-303

A Study on Emotional Intelligence, Family Environment, Mental Health Problems & Pro-Social Behavior
by V. SMITHA RUCKMANI AND ARUNA BALACHANDRA

Page: 305-317

Influence of Academic Motivation on Study Involvement Among Adolescents
by J. PARAMESWARI AND R. MAHARISHI

Page: 319-325

Interpersonal Communication Among Adolescents
by ARCHANA SHUKLA AND TANYA DIXIT

Page: 327-336

Spirituality and Social Support: Source of Coping in Mothers of Children with Intellectual Disability
by SUDHA RATHORE AND ROOPA MATHUR

Page: 337-346

Religiousness and Self-Actualization - An Empirical Study
by JYOTHSNA KAMATH B. AND H. S. ASHOK

Page: 347-355

Perceived Organisational Support and Work Engagement: A Cross Generational Study
by SAMINA BANO, KRITI VYAS AND ROHINI GUPTA

Page: 357-364

Anxiety and Quality of Life among Teaching Professionals: A Comparative Analysis
by ANJANA BHATTACHARJEE

Page: 365-372

Quality of Life in Epilepsy - Before and After Intervention by S. ANURADHA, PROMILA SINGH AND MASROOR JAHAN

Page: 373-384

Depression and Anxiety among Parents with Autistic Children by REJANI T.G. AND MARY TING

Page: 385-391

Does Having a Normal Child Benefit Mothers Psychologically Over those Mothers with Only Special Child? by VIPRADA GADRE AND VAISHALI MARDHEKAR

Page: 393-399

Emotional Intelligence, Resilience and Mental Health of Women College Students by V. Jayalakshmi and Sujaritha Magdalin

Page: 401-408

Employee's Work Stress: Review and Presenting a Comprehensive Model by R.S. LAL AND A.P. SINGH

Page: 409-420

Social Anxiety in Relation to Alexithymia Among Adolescents by HARPRIT KAUR AND SANDEEP KAUR

Page: 421-429

Physical Health Awareness among Primary School Students by SAPNA VERMA

Page: 431-438

Role of Trait Emotional Intelligence in Prosocial Behavior of Managerial Personnel by A.P. SINGH AND ANAND PRAKASH DUBEY

Page: 439-447

Cover

Page:

Volume 10 (2015) Issue 1 , (January-2015 to June-2015)

Jan-Jun

Organizational Role Stress and Social Support as Predictors of Job Satisfaction among Managerial Personnel
by A. P. SINGH, AMISH, AND NITU SINGHI

Page: 1-10

IT Company Merger : A Comparative Study of Employee’s Stress and Anexiety by SHARMIN AMROLIWALLA AND SHEETAL RUIKAR

Page: 11-19

Positive Mental Health through Life Skill Education: Empowering Adolescents having Psychosocial Problems by ABDUL AZEEZ, E.P.

Page: 21-31

Optimism, Self-esteem and Social Support among Students with High and Low Test Anxiety
by A.V. BHARATHI, S. SASIKALA, E. NANDHITHA AND S. KARUNANIDHI

Page: 33-42

Effect of PREP Intervention on RAN in Children with Reading Disability in Kannada
by SURENDRANATH P. NISHANIMUT

Page: 43-54

Perceived Parenting : A Correlate of Mental Health and Social Maturity among Adolescents
by KSHIPRA VORA

Page: 55-64

Job Anxiety Among Bank Employees by SAPNA VERMA

Page: 65-71

Involvement in Decision Making Process: Role of Non-working and Working Women
by VIPUL KUMAR AND PRIYARANJAN MARAL

Page: 73-82

A Study of Need Satisfaction in Joint and Nuclear Families in Mumbai by CICILIA CHETTIAR

Page: 83-88

Organizational Commitment and Turnover Intention in BPO-ITeS and Retail Sector Employees by NILESH THAKRE

Page: 89-98

“I Don’t Feel Old”: Images of Successful Ageing by SISODIA DEVENDRA SINGH

Page: 99-109

Psychological and Nutritional Correlates of Restrained Eating Behaviour Among Young Female College Students by C. KALAIVANI ASHOK AND S. KARUNANIDHI

Page: 111-123

Early Maladaptive Schemas and Early Trauma Experiences in Depressed and Non Depressed Individuals: An Indian Study by MAREENA SUSAN WESLEY AND M. MANJULA

Page: 125-137

Cognitive Failure and Self Efficacy in Episodic Prospective Memory by Azizuddin Khan

Page: 139-148

The Role of Psychological Capital (PsyCap) in Psychological Well Being of Unemployed Indian Youth by KALPANA RANI E

Page: 149-147

Overcoming Autism’s Barriers: A Case Study by MEGHNA BASU THAKUR AND JYOTIKA VARMANI

Page: 159-166

Identity Crisis Among Early Adolescents in Relations to Abusive Experiences in the Childhood, Social Support and Parental Support by KARTHIKA R. NAIR, JUSTINE K. JAMES AND K. R. SANTHOSH

Page: 167-175

Quality of Life and Coping Resources Among the Parents of Intellectually Challenged Children by ARCHANA SHUKLA AND NEHA SINGH

Page: 177-185

Book Review by T.S. SEEMANTHINI

Page: 187-188

Volume 9 (2014)

Volume 9 (2014) Issue 2 , (July-2014 to December-2014)

July-December

Splintered Text and Eye Movements in Reading by Aparna Pandey and Prakash Padakannaya

Page: 203-209

Role of Culture and Sex in Academic Anxiety by S. Sahu and M. Jha

Page: 211-217

Chador or Char Diwari : An Analysis of the Veil and the Veiled in and through Indian Literature by RICHA CHILANA

Page: 219-225

Resilience and Spirituality as Predictors of Psychological Well-Being among University Students by ARCHANA, UPDESH KUMAR AND ROHTASH SINGH

Page: 227-235

Promoting Intrinsic Religiosity in Minority-Majority Relationships for Healthy Democratic Life by ASHOK KUMAR SAHA

Page: 237-245

Impact of Transactional Analysis on Parent-Adolescent Conflict and Depression among Adolescent students by BHARATHI KULASHEKARA AND VENKATESH KUMAR, G.

Page: 247-257

Gender Identity and Self Esteem among Educated Young Adults by APARNA BHATTACHARYA AND ARCHANA SHUKLA

Page: 259-269

Perceptual Motor Skills for Sharp ShooterÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Performance by D. RAVI, DR K. RAMACHANDRAN AND MS. BHHAVYA

Page: 271-283

Quality of Life among People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) by DISHA ARORA AND ARCHANA SHUKLA

Page: 285-297

Social Identity and Prejudice in Muslim and Hindu Adolescents of Traditional and Modern Schools by SHABANA BANO AND R. C. MISHRA

Page: 299-307

Burden of Care and Parent-Child Relationship of Parents of Autistic Children by MS. ARTI C. KANDOLKAR, DR. RAJESHWARI N. KENCHAPPANAVAR

Page: 309-317

Yogic Practices : A Healing Therapy to Relieve Stress of Middle Age People by RAJNISH CHANDRA TRIPATHI AND SHABANA BANO

Page: 319-328

Perceived Self of Institutionalized Elderly : A Gender Study by ARCHANA SHUKLA AND SHILPA SINGH

Page: 329-336

A Case of Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) Implementation at a Multinational Organization by DR. HARBANS LAL KAILA

Page: 337-348

Impact of Homes and Hostels on Morality and Achievement Motivation of Adolescents by DR. MANDEEP KAUR AND ANJU RANI

Page: 349-357

Perceived Stress, Self Efficacy and Reasons for Living as Predictors of Suicidal Ideation by AKANSHA GAUTAM AND UPDESH KUMAR

Page: 359-367

Phonological Awareness and Reading in Children with and without Dyslexia in English and Kannada by ANAND SIDDAIAH AND SHYAMALA K VENKATESH

Page: 369-378

Rorschach Ink Blot Test: A Comparative Study of Cognitive Mediation between Patients with Mood Disorder, Schizophrenia and Normal Participants. by SAMYAK MAKWANA AND L R YAGNIK

Page: 379-388

A Study on Organizational Climate in Relation to EmployeesÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Intention to Stay by DR. MEERA SHANKER

Page: 389-397

Perceived Social Inequity, Internal Political Efficacy and Attitude towards Human Rights: A Psycho-Political Study of Women by TRINJHNA KHATTAR AND KANNAMMA RAMAN

Page: 399-410

Book Review
SEEMANTHINI T.S.

Page: 411-415

BOOK REVIEW
LAURA DESPORTES AND ANNE STEWART

Page:

Volume 9 (2014) Issue 1 , (January-2014 to December-2014)

January - June

Religious Involvement and Intergroup Attitude by PRAMTHESH PANDEY

Page: 1-9

Loneliness and Quality of Life Among Elderly People by KALPANA SINGH AND S. K. SRIVASTAVA

Page: 11-18

Emotional Control of Cancer Patients: A Comparative Investigation by Anjana Bhattacharjee

Page: 19-26

Need for Autonomy among Rural and Urban Adolescent Girls by KAVYASHREE K. B AND M.Y MANJULA

Page: 27-32

pilepsy and the Child-Parental Coping and ChildrenÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Attitude by DINIKA ANAND AND RAJIV ANAND

Page: 33-44

Internalizing Problems, Externalizing Problems and Depression among Children under Institutional Care by B. SUSHMA, G. PADMAJA and SWATI AGARWAL

Page: 45-54

Associations of Psychological Well-being and Interpersonal Relations with Obesity by HARPREET MEHAR

Page: 55-60

Mental Health of Elderly People by RICHA SINGH AND ANURAG UPADHYAY

Page: 61-70

Enhancement of Optimism as a Result of Participation in Competitive Sport - Mallakhamb by NEETA TATKE AND MRINALINI PURANDARE

Page: 71-80

Efficacy of Cognitive Remediation in Epilepsy by S. ANURADHA, PROMILA SINGH AND MASROOR JAHAN

Page: 81-91

Stress, Social Support and Psycho-physiological Health among Wives of Drunkards by BAL KISRHNA UPADHYAY

Page: 95-108

Youth, Sexuality and Reproductive Health Education by ANAGHA LAVALEKAR

Page: 109119

Prevalence of ADHD Symptoms in 12-13 Year Old School-Going Children by SAPNA VERMA AND SEEMA KUSHWAHA

Page: 121-129

Early Adulthood: The Role of Locus of Control, Meaning of Life and Subjective Well Being by THIYAM KIRAN SINGH AND NOREEN CHOUDHRI

Page: 131-139

Getting Aware and Acting Aware about HIV/AIDS by ARCHANA SHUKLA

Page: 141-152

Does Love Last Forever? Understanding An Elusive Phenomenon among Dating and Married Couples by SOUMYA SHARMA AND KANIKA KHANDELWAL AHUJA

Page: 153-162

Relationship Between Emotional Maturity and Life Satisfaction among Traditional Dancers of Odisha by SUDARSAN BEHERA AND B. RANGAIAH

Page: 163-170

Academic Performance in Relation to ParentsÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Education, Institution and Sex by SHARMA, G. AND JHA, M.

Page: 171-178

Religious Involvement, Well-being and Mental Health in Men and Women by UMA GUPTA AND B. S. GUPTA

Page: 179-202

Volume 8 (2013)

Volume 8 (2013) Issue 2 , (July-2013 to December-2013)

July-December

Contradiction Resolution by SHALINI CHOUDHARY AND NAMITA PANDE

Page: 145-156

Rehabilitative Strategies as Template for Addressing the
Adjustment Problems of Area Boys and Girls in Lagos Metropolis
by MUBAIDAT ADENRELE ADENIYI AND MOPELOLA OLUGBEMISOLA OMOEGUN

Page: 157-166

Creative Thinking and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder by SAPNA VERMA AND SEEMA KUSHWAHA

Page: 167-176

Efficacy of Cognitive Remediation in Epilepsy by S. ANURADHA, PROMILA SINGH AND MASROOR JAHAN

Page: 177-188

The Relation between Happiness, Resilience and Quality of Work Life and
Effectiveness of a Web-Based Intervention at Workplace: A Pilot Study
by MAITHILY PENDSE AND SHEETAL RUIKAR

Page: 189-197

Organizational Commitment and EmployeesÃ¢â‚¬â„¢ Intention to Stay in Indian Companies : Factor Analytical Approach
by MEERA SHANKER

Page: 199-208

Effect of Religiosity on Psychological Well-Being of
Senior Citizens Living with Family and Living in Old age Homes
by SANDEEP KAUR AND SUNITA GUPTA

Page: 209-222

Somaomatization as a Form of Common Mental disorder :
A Hospital based Study
by NALINI BIKKINA

Page: 223-241

Does Justice Perception Matter for Psychological Well-being of Executives by SADHANA SINGH, AKHILENDRA K. SINGH AND A. P. SINGH

Page: 243-251

Global Recession and Work-family Issues among Call Center Employees by KAMALA RAMADOSS

Page: 253-261

Ecological Concern and Awareness among the Indian Adult Population by GEETIKA TANKHA

Page: 263-274

Occupational Self-Efficiency and Procrastination as Predictors of
Occupational Stress among Female Lecturers
by MAMTA SHARMA AND GAGANDEEP KAUR

Page: 275-285

Interpersonal and Priority Needs:
A Study on Employees of Small Scale Industries
by SWAHA BHATTACHARYA

Page: 287-298

The Experience of Shame in Social Phobia by VANDANA KAPUR AND SHWETA RAI

Page: 299-311

Resilience among Children and Adults from Disadvantaged Section of Society by MRINALINI PURANDARE

Page: 313-321

Volume 8 (2013) Issue 1 , (January-2013 to June-2013)

January-June

Role Efficacy in IT Sector Work Experience and Gender by RAJNISH RATNA AND ANUPRIYA THAKUR

Page: 1-11

Motivation to lead among Male and Female Police Constables by MAHESH KUMAR MAURYA AND MANISHA AGARWAL

Page: 13-21

Perceived Occupational Health and Employees Job Behaviour in Industrial Organizations by A. K. SRIVASTAVA

Page: 23-31

Counselling Trend in Indian Schools by Mahalakshmi Rajagopal

Page: 33-40

To Study the Effect of Academic Achievement on the Level of Self Confidence by S. K. Srivastava

Page: 41-51

Role of Grade and Gender in Adolescent Adjustme by D. V. VENU GOPAL, A. ASHOK AND K. MADHU

Page: 53-60

Transgender : A Psychosocial Profile by MRINALINI PURANDARE

Page: 61-69

Spiritual beliefs and Mental Health among institutionalized aged by RAJENDRA S. MHASKE

Page: 71-78

What is the Right Safety Attitude? A Ã¢â‚¬Å“fairy taleÃ¢â‚¬Â way of addressing this question! by M. K. RAO

Page: 79-84

Personality and Coping in Overcoming PTSD A Longitudinal Study among Tsunami Survivors by S.B. Raj

Page: 85-101

Emotional Intelligence among Working and Non-Working Women by A. VELAYUDHAN AND KEMLIT

Page: 103-110

EEG Alpha and Kappa Wave (Amplitude) under Varied Psychological States by SHAILENDRA SINGH

Page: 111-126

The Optimization of Formative and Summative Assessment by Adaptive Testing and Zones of Students Development by MARINA CHELYSHKOVA AND VICTOR ZVONNIKOV

Page: 127-132

Comparative Study of Mental Health of Undergraduates by SAPNA VERMA

Page: 133-140

Volume 7 (2012)

Volume 7 (2012) Issue 2 , (July-2012 to December-2012)

July-December

Forgiveness may Improve Well-being : A Theoretical Outlook by YUKTI GILL AND A. K. SRIVASTAVA

Page: 169-174

Evaluating Risk Takers as Potential Long Term Mates : An Evolutionary Perspective by Pooja Prabhavalkar and Megha Deuskar

Page: 175181

Relationship between Family Environment and Intelligence by VANDANA SINGH AND NATASHADâ€™CRUZ

Page: 183-193

Premature Ejaculation and Its Influence on Marital Satisfaction by A. R. Ghaderi and B. Rangaiah

Page: 195-202

Mental Health Concerns of Students and Teachers in Higher Education in India by Renu Sharma

Page: 203-210

Self-regulated Learning of Adolescents in Relation to their Achievement Motivation by S. KADHIRAVAN

Page: 211-218

Psycho-Social Predictors of Organizational Commitment by K. J. SANDHU AND SUMATISAHAY

Page: 219225

Emotional Intelligence and Anger in only Children and Children with Siblings by NEVILLERODRIGUES AND SHOBHANA C. ABHYANKAR

Page: 227-234

Socio-Demographic Determinants of Behavioral Problems in Asthmatic Children by Amandeep Singh and Manmeet Kaur Sodhi

Page: 235-242

Family Relationships and Optimism by MINADRAEI AND TBBVS RAMANAIAH

Page: 243-248

Effectiveness of Individual and Group Life Skills Training on Shyness among Adolescents by SR. ARPANA AND LANCYDâ€™SOUZA

Page: 249-255

Social and Life Skills Manual for Mentally ill Individuals who are Under Partial or Full Remission by PRIYADARSHINI CHANDRA DEO

Page: 157-263

Social Adjustment Problems, Academic Performance and Academic Hardiness in High School Students by MAHIGIR. F., VENKATESHKUMAR, G. AND AYATKARIMI

Page: 265-270

Environmental Stress, Affect and Social Interaction by S. R. TRIPATHI

Page: 271-277

Cognitive Workload of Air Traffic Controllers in Area Control Center of Mumbai Enroute Airspace by RAJ KUMAR PANT, ATISHTAUKARI AND KESHAVA SHARMA

Page: 279-284

Effect of Religious Values on Life Satisfaction by HIMANI ANAND, SHAILENDR APRATAP AND S. GOUTAMI

Page: 285-290

Relationship between Self-Esteem and Job Satisfaction among Teachers by SHRADDHA SHARMA AND PREETI MANANI

Page: 291-296

Study of Psychological Wellbeing of Employees in a Manufacturing Industry by Vijaya R. and M.Y. Manjula

Page: 297-303

Awareness, Parenting, Anger, among Parents of Children with Specific Learning Disability by KRUTHI M.K., SEEMANTHINI. T.S AND VISHNU SHARAN

Page: 305-312

Effectiveness of Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy on Shyness: Influence of Age by Dryoush Ghasemian, Lancy Dâ€™Souza and Sedigheh Ebrahimi

Page: 313-321

Adoption in India - the Past, Present and the Future trends by Saras Bhaskar, Rene Hoksbergen, Anneloes van Baar, Subasini Mothiram and Jan ter Laak

Page: 323-329

Emotional Maturity and General Mental Alertness of Prospective Teachers by SATISH KUMAR KALHOTRA

Page: 331-336

Volume 7 (2012) Issue 1 , (January-2012 to June-2012)

January-June

Dental Anxiety and Oral Health Care in India: The Role of Self-Efficacy by Shonali Sud and Nayantara Sud

Page: 1-9

Exploring Background Characteristics of Institutionalised Elderly by Archana Shukla and Swati Pathak

Page: 11-16

Occupational Stress and Work-Life Imbalance among Industrial Employees by Shobhana Abhyankar and Uma Pujari

Page: 17-24

Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Coping among College Teachers by Kranti C. Gawali

Page: 25-32

A Study of Subjective Well-being of Adolescents in Relation to Big Five Factors of Personality by Shweta Singh and Ramjee Lal

Page: 33-42

Impact of Type of School and School Environment on Self-concept of Adolescents by Jagpreet Kaur and Munish Kumar

Page: 43-51

Coping Strategies of Cancer Patients treated with Chemotherapy and those treated with Radiotherapy by P. K. Mona and Archana Singh

Page: 53-59

Impulsivity and Selective Attention among Adolescents by S. P. Sinha and Yukti Goel

Page: 61-67

Vocational Aspiration and Family Environment: An Empirical Study by Urmila Sadolikar and A. J. Wadkar

Page: 69-76

Current Psycho-pathological Issues among Partners of Cancer Patients by Amir Askari, Jyoti. S. Madgaonkar and R. Kevin Rowell

Page: 77-85

High Altitude Stress by Archana and K. Ramachandran

Page: 87-94

Frustration and Anxiety among Sportsmen in Team games vis-a-vis Sportsmen in Individual games by Rutuja Chinchankar and Vaishali Mardhekar

Page: 95-100

A Study on Sexual Attitudes of Youth in Mysore Taluka by Ramya Bhaskar, Anjali B. U. and Komala, M.

Page: 101-110

Impact of Urban-Rural Culture in Pattern Recognition by Gurpreet Kaur and Soumi Awasthy

Page: 111-117

Promoting Educational Encouragement for Success by Aqeel Khan and Saedah Siraj

Page: 119-125

Effect of Lunch on Stroop Test Performance in High and Low Sociable Individuals by Nisha Khanna and Sunita Gupta

Page: 127-138

Correlates of Academic Achievement and Family Environment of Under-graduate Students by Radhakanta Gartia

Page: 139-145

Effect of Self - Concept on Adolescent Depression by Indu Sadhwani

Page: 147-152

The Prevalence of Perimenstrual Distress among Sri Lankan Adolescents by Buddhika Achini Ranasinghe and Manjula M.Y

Page: 153-158

Academic Motivation and Locus of Control among Engineering Students by J. Parameswari and K. Shamala

Page: 159-167

Volume 6 (2011)

Volume 6 (2011) Issue 2 , (July-2011 to December-2011)

July-December

Study the Effect of Achievement Motivation among Birth Orders by S. K. Srivastava

Page: 169-178

Personality and Emotional Intelligence of Transsexuals by T. S. Seemanthini. and M.Y. Manjula

Page: 179-185

Mental Health Services for the Celebrities: An overview to Improve Utilization Patterns in India? by Ismail Shihabuddeen.T.M and Harpreet Mehar

Page: 187-193

Examining the Relationship of Need Satisfaction and Self-determined Motivation to Well-Being among Exercisers by Akanksha Tripathi and Sudhir K. Samantaray

Page: 195-202

Causes for Remaining Single : A Comparative Study by Bharti Prabhakar

Page: 203-210

Effect of Social Support and Self-Efficacy on Depression Among Recovering Substance Users. by Fouzia Alsabah Shaikh and Anjali Ghosh

Page: 211-219

Emotional Intelligence as predictor of Happiness among Professional and Non-professional students by Garima Gupta

Page: 221-229

Influence of Self-efficacy on Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Indian and Iranian Students by A. R. Ghaderi and B. Rangaiah

Page: 231-240

Spirituality and Coping Strategies of Physiotherapy Students by A. Ranjan Samuel and R. Kannappan

Page: 241-249

A Comparative Study of Emotional Intelligence among Alcoholics and Non-Alcoholics by Amandeep Singh

Page: 251-255

Self-Esteem and Stress Coping among Adolescents by J. Parameswari

Page: 257-264

Married Migrant Women in Haryana : A Pilot Study by Kamlesh Singh and Sonika Dangi

Page: 265-273

Effect of Gender and Duration of Illness on Self Esteem and Emotional Control of Depressive Patients by Anjana Bhattacharjee and Sibnath Deb

Page: 275-280

Validation of Behavioural Competencies of a Performance Appraisal Tool by A. H. Halim and S.C. Abhyankar

Page: 281-290

Proximate and Ultimate Causes of Belief in God by Raghubir Singh Pirta

Page: 291-298

A Comparative Study of Geriatric Depression among Rural and Urban Populations by Divya Ajay and Megha Deuskar

Page: 299-305

Relationship between Role Clarity, Job Perception and Performance of Employees in a Scientific Research Organization by Punita Punia

Page: 307-314

A Multi-Disciplinary Therapeutic Approach for WriterÃ¢â‚¬â„¢s Cramp A Case Study by Harpreet Mehar and D.R.Tripathi

Page: 315-321

Book Review

Page: 323-324

Volume 6 (2011) Issue 1 , (January-2011 to June-2011)

January-June

The Scientific Study of Spiritual Behavior: Measurement and Methodological Issues by P. H. Lodhi

Page: 1-9

Gender Equity and Girl Child in India by Usha S. Nayar

Page: 11-21

Estimating Item Response Theory Based Item Parameters when Response Matrix is Quite Sparse by Vipin K. Chilana

Page: 23-39

Spiritual Quotient (S.Q.): An Assessment tool by Nira Manghrani

Page: 41-51

Cognitive Foundations of Mental Health in Gaddi Community Role of Sensual, Affectional and Supernatural Elements by Sonia Pakhretia and Raghubir Singh Pirta

Page: 53-61

Alleviating Behavioral Problems of Adolescents through Cultivating Human Values, Character Development, and Value-oriented Education by Akbar Husain

Page: 63-70

Paradoxes Faced by Indian Working Women and their Strategies by Taranjeet Duggal and Harpreet Mehar

Page: 71-75

Electronic Games and their Impact on General Wellbeing of School Going Children by Gunjarika Ranka and Madhu Jain

Page: 77-84

Factors Associated with Depression: Findings of a Descriptive Study Conducted in Haryana, India by Sameer Dhingra and Milind Parle

Page: 85-93

Self Efficacy and Psychological Well-being among Employed Women by Srimathi N. L. and Kiran Kumar S. K.

Page: 95-102

Gender Differences in Personality and Adjustment Pattern of Students by V. Vineeth Kumar and Nidhi Maheshwari

Page: 103-112

Causes of Dropout of Female Students in Primary and Secondary Level in the Socioeconomic and Cultural Contexts of Bangladesh by Akter Banu

Page: 113-130

Health Locus of Control and Type D Personality/The Distressed Personality of Depressed and Non Depressed Males by R. Kannappan

Page: 131-137

The Concept of "Rasa" in Indian Psychology: A Preliminary Qualitative Study by Shilpa Ashok Pandit

Page: 139-148

Autism: The Impact on Caregivers by Sanjana Bhatia Seth

Page: 149-156

Relationship Between Teaching Experience and Emotional Intelligence of Primary and Secondary Level Teachers by Swati Patra

Page: 157-165

Book Review

Page: 167-168

Volume 5 (2010)

Volume 5 (2010) Issue 2 , (July-2010 to December-2010)

July - December

A Comparative Study of Cognitive Strategies Used To Resolve Air Traffic Conflict Between Air Traffic Controllers And General Population Using Eye Tracking Machine by Amit Kumar Garg, Atish Taukari , Rajkumar S. Pant

Page: 125-132

Gender Differences In Indian College Students Attitudes Towards Computers by Nina B. Eduljee

Page: 133-153

Type - A Behaviour And Personality Types of Hypertensive Patients by Panch Ramalingam

Page: 155-163

Religious Involvement In Working And Nonworking Women by B.S. Gupta, Ram Narayan , Uma Gupta

Page: 165-175

Level of Aspiration Among The Students of Professional And Non-Professional Courses by Shraddha Sharma, Surila Agarwala

Page: 177-184

Emotional Itelligence And Marital Satisfaction by Anagha Lavalekar, Pradnya Kulkarni , Pranita Jagtap

Page: 185-194

Antecedents of Organizational Commitment Across The Jobs by A.K. Srivastava , Shanti Suman

Page: 195-208

Organisational Transformation Strategies In Textile Industry In India : Critical Analysis of Role Organizational Culture by Aditi Sharma, Sanjeev K Sharma

Page: 209-226

Relationship Between Self-Efficacy And Anxiety Among Indian And Iranian Students by Ali Reza Ghaderi

Page: 227-235

Emotional Disorders And Academic Disability : Perspectives of Socially Disadvantaged Families by Monica Sharma , S K Tripathi

Page: 237-245

Impact of Social Identity On Participation Process In Development by Asoke Kumar Saha

Page: 247-252

Organizational Climate As Function of Customer Orientation : A Study In Nationalized And Private Banks of Chhattisgarh by Manoj Verghese, Om Prakash Verma , Promila Singh

Page: 253-265

Religious Involvement And Internality In Men And Women by Ram Narayan , Sunita Gupta, Uma Gupta

Page: 267-273

Women's Right To Mental Health by Vibhuti Patel

Page: 275-281

A Comparative Study of Substance Abusers And Non Users On Self Efficacy Stress And Coping Among High School Students by Vipin Sobti

Page: 283-290

Effect of Depression Upon Time Management of Undergraduate Students by Ira Das

Page: 291-298

Aspiration Level of Indian Youth : An Alternative Model by Anupama M , S.K. Tripathi

Page: 299-306

Volume 5 (2010) Issue 1 , (January-2010 to June-2010)

January - June

Mate Preferences Among College Students With Special Reference To Gender Differences by Chinmay Aradhye, Vaishali Mardhekar

Page: 1-7

A Study of Life Orientation of Adolescents In Relation To Big Five Factors of Personality by Ramjee Lal, Shweta Singh

Page: 9-22

Stress And Anxiety Among Cancer Patients And Their Caregivers by C.G. Venkatesha Murthy, Farazmand Kalantari

Page: 23-28

Preventing Depression And Enchancing Self-Estem Among Young Adults by Shraddha Sharma, Surila Agarwala

Page: 29-37

Violence Against Women In The Socioeconomic And Cultural Contexts of BAngladesh by Akter Banu

Page: 39-46

Psychosocial Rehabilitation of Young Homeless Women by B.V. Sesha, L.N. Suman

Page: 47-53

Relationship Between Shyness And MArital Satisfaction Among Iranian Couples by Hassan Baniasadi Shahrbabk, Lancy D'Souza

Page: 55-64

Quality of Life, Alienation And Locus of Control Among Migraine Patients by S.K. Srivastava

Page: 65-72

Debunking Myths About Terrorism : A Psychosocial Perspective by Kanika Aggarwal Khandelwal

Page: 73-80

Influence of Technology : Adolescent's Interests by Renu Malaviya, Shalini T. Mittal

Page: 81-99

Self-Esteem Among Substance Abusers - A Behavior Mofification Approach by Shalini T. Mittal, Surila Agarwala

Page: 101-109

Life Satisfaction of Type II Diabetics And Non-Diabetics by Ira Das, Miss. Sheenu

Page: 111-115

A Study On Quality of Work Life And Employee Welfare In Contratc Working Women At Ace Glass COntainers Limited, Pondicherry by R. Neelakandan

Page: 117-124

Volume 4 (2009)

Volume 4 (2009) Issue 2 , (July-2009 to December-2009)

July - December

Development of A Psychometric Measure of Stress-Resistant Cognitive-Behavioural Patterns by A.K. Srivastava

Page: 251-256

Psychosocial Problems Faced And Coping Mechanisms Adopted By Single Women For Adjustment In Society by Dr. Bharti Prabhakar

Page: 257-267

Comparison of The Performance of Different Cognitive Tasks Between Children With Learning Disability With And Without Attention Defict / Hyperactivity Disorder With Their Control Group by Bidita Bhattacharya

Page: 269-283

Management of Anger And Negative Mood Regulation Expectancies Among Police Personnel by Randhir Singh Ranta

Page: 285-297

Stress, Proactive Coping And Perceived Self-Efficacy of College Students by K. Kumar, S. Kadhiravan

Page: 299-306

The Relationship Between Ego Identity Style, Self-Assertiveness And Coping Styles by Leila piri, Mehrnaz Shahraray

Page: 307-320

Changing Gender Roles of Emerging Adults In Bhopal (India) : A Gender And Generational Analysis by Neha Tiwari, Rehana Ghadially

Page: 321-338

Healthy Personality Development of Youth by Akbar Husain, Bahareh Rasouli

Page: 339-347

TV Programme -- Serial As Perceived By The Female Viewers of Urban And Rural Areas by Dr. Swaha Bhattacharya

Page: 349-356

Psychosocial Factors of Resilience Among Young Adults by Dr. A. Suresh, Swati Mukherjee

Page: 357-370

SUBJECT

Journal of Psychosocial Research

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Advisory Board

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