Vol.4 (1&2) - 2015 , IJPSR

MAKING "SENSE" OFADOLESCENCE

* Jamuna Rajeswaran


ARE TRAITS OF DISPOSITIONAL OPTIMISM, EXTROVERSION AND PERCEIVED EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE PREDICTORS OF HAPPINESS?

Ms Akshaya Shivaji Dhuri* Dr. Tim Jones**

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was to explore the role of dispositional optimism (Scheier & Carver, 1992) extrovert personality trait (John & Srivastava, 1999) and perceived emotional intelligence (Salovey, Mayer, Goldman, Turvey, & Palfai, 1995) in predicting overall and subjective happiness (Argyle & Hills, 2002; Lymbormirsky & Leeper, 1997). The sample of one ninety-five participants completed five self-reports questionnaires measuring the above mentioned constructs. The employed multiple regression model was able to account for 29% of the variance in overall happiness score and 15% variance in subjective happiness score. It revealed the extrovert personality trait is the strongest predictor of overall and subjective happiness. It is suggested that further investigation is required to acknowledge various predictors of happiness.

Key Words:Dispositional optimism Extrovert personality trait, Perceived emotional intelligence, no happiness.

CLINICIAN'S PERCEPTIONS OFAND EMOTIONAL RESPONSES TO ONLINE INFIDELITY

Pieternel Dijkstra*, Heleen de Zeeuw**, Dick P.H. Barelds***, Abraham P. Buunk****

ABSTRACT

Aim of the present study was to examine the degree to which mental health workers perceive twelve online partner behaviors as different types of infidelity and to examine the degree to which these behaviors evoke two types of jealousy, that is, fait accompli and anxious jealousy among mental. 248 heterosexual mental health workers filled out an online questionnaire describing twelve potentially unfaithful online partner behaviors, assessing perceptions of types of infidelity and types of jealousy. Results showed that participants viewed most partner behaviors consistent with a priori expectations regarding their sexual and emotional nature. Interestingly, 65% of the participants thought that a partner watching porn on the Internet did not engage in any form of infidelity. In addition, most scenarios evoked more fait accompli jealousy than anxious jealousy. Age and gender differences are discussed, as well as implications of these findings for the treatment of jealousy.

Key Words:Online infidelity, Emotional Infidelity, Sexual infidelity, Fait accompli jealousy, Anxious jealousy, Perceptions of Clinicians

MATHEMATICAL DIFFICULTIES FACED BY DEAF/HARD OF HEARING CHILDREN

Nair Prithi Govindan*, Dr. Ramaa S**

ABSTRACT

Learning and teaching mathematics have become a matter of the highest importance for learner and facilita- tors. Learning mathematics is not an easy task. Difficulties in mathematics prevent the children from enjoying the world of numbers. This difficulty is experienced not only by typically developing children but more by children who are deaf and hard of hearing. Kluwin and Moores (1985; Kluwin & Moores, 1989; Kluwin, 1992) explained "that difficulty in mathematics is due to the lack of emphasis on mathematics education for deaf and hard of hearing students" as well as reduced opportunities for incidental learning (Nunes and Moreno, 2002). The present study investigated the problems faced by deaf and hard of hearing children in mathematics. Twenty five deaf and hard of hearing children were assessed on Arithmetic Diagnostic Test for Grade –IV. The test assessed the children in areas like number concept, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. The analysis of the performance showed that children were able to solve simple computational tasks, but faced difficulty in problem-solving based on language. This result was in accordance with the findings of Titus (1995), which reported that strong performance of children with hearing impairment could be seen in computation skills but not in problem solving abilities.

Key Words:Mathematics difficulty, language deficiency, language-based problems

PSYCHOLOGICAL CAPITALAMONG FAILED ENTREPRENEURS

Vijayalaya Srinivas, T. *, Dr. Krishnakumar, M. **, Dr. Subramanian, S. ***

ABSTRACT

As theory and research studies have shown Psychological Capital (PsyCap)as an emerging core construct linked to positive outcomes at the individualand organizational level, much emphasis must be given to enrich it among failed entrepreneurs so as to buffer their failure stress as well as their coping abilities. Objective:This study attempts to assess the level of Psychological Capital among four different categories of failed entrepreneurs and explore whether there are any inter group differences among them. Methods: A sample of 200 failed entrepreneurs, based on their current activities was categorized into four groups namely Re-ventured, Employed, Consultants, and Undecided. The PsyCap questionnaire consisting of four dimensions such as Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, and Optimism, developed by Luthans and others (2007) was used to measure the Psychological Capital of the selected Failed Entrepreneurs. Results and Conclusions: The results of ANOVA indicated that there were significant differences among the four categories of entrepreneurs on Optimism and Efficacy. However, no such differences existed between the categories on Hope and Resilience. The implications of these research findings are discussed.

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THE ROLE OF TRANSACTIONALANALYIS IN STRENGTHENING INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

G. Cynthia Douglas*

ABSTRACT

The application of Psychology is thoroughly manifested in Transactional Analysis- a psychological theory which seeks to understand and strengthen interpersonal relationships. The effect of Transactional Analysis has to a great extent been limited to organizational settings alone. In contrast, the present study seeks to use Transactional Analysis to improve parent-child interaction. The extent to which knowledge of Transactional Analysis can improve transactional styles of parents and the self-esteem of the child has been focused upon. An analysis of gender differ- ence in the self-esteem of children was also made. It was hypothesized that the transactional styles of parents will improve bringing in improvement in the self-esteem of children. Self-esteem, an indicator of parent-child interaction was assessed among a group of children in two schools. Transactional styles of their parents were assessed as well (Pre-test).The experimental group was taken through Transactional Analysis Intervention: knowledge about Transac- tional Analysis, in specific, fostering use of more OK Styles, imparted through three structured interactive sessions. The self-esteem of children and transactional styles of parents of both experimental and control group were assessed again after six months using respective questionnaires (Post-test). To examine the significant influence of the Transac- tional Analysis Intervention on the experimental group and compare it with the control group, assessing the gender differences between them, a two way Analysis of Covariance was heeded to. The Intervention had significantly enhanced the self-esteem of boys and girls. However, male and female subjects did not differ significantly in self- esteem in both the experimental and control group. Further, the group by gender interaction was insignificant. To examine the change in the transactional styles of fathers and mothers in the post test compared with the pre-test after the Transactional Analysis Intervention, McNemar test was used. The significant difference in the transactional styles of Fathers and Mothers pre and post-test indicates that Transactional Analysis Intervention has improved the trans- actional styles of parents as well. Improvement in self-esteem of children and transactional styles of parents indicates that Transactional Analysis can be used to strengthen the parent-child relationship which can in turn promote psycho- logical well-being in the individual across the life-span.

Key Words:Transactional analysis, transactional styles, self-esteem

ASSESSMENT OFANXIETYAMONGTHE ADOLESCENTS AND ITS RELATION TO SUICIDE RISK

Dr. Deepa Ghosh,

ABSTRACT

The study examines the level of anxiety and suicide risk among school students. It aims to investigate the effect of gender on anxiety and suicide risk. It aims to investigate the relationship between anxiety and suicide risk. The sample was randomly selected from three higher secondary schools of rural Tripura. The sample comprises of 60 students (Boys=30; Girls=30) aged from 16-19 years. Suicide Probability Scale by John G. Cull and Wayne S. Gill and Bengali version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) adapted by Nikhil B. Mallik and Prabal K. Chattopadhyay were used as instruments for this research. Besides descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency, dispersions; t-test were applied for verification of the hypotheses. Findings reveal that students of class IX to XII possess trait anxiety irrespective of their gender. Significant difference exists between boy and girl students on anxiety. Study also expose that a notable number of adolescents aged 16 to 19 possess mild suicide risk. Further significant difference is found between the boy and girl students on hopelessness, self evaluation and suicidal ideation. But in case of the dimension of hostility no significant difference is found between the boys and girls. Significant relationship is estab- lished between the different sub scales of suicide probability and anxiety. The results of the study may be used retrospectively to create awareness among parents, teachers, and administrators about suicide risk of the adolescents and ensure societal change and psychological intervention to lessen suicide risk and improve the mental health of the adolescent students.

Key Words:Anxiety, adolescents, gender, suicide risk.

SPEAR: A MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMME FOR URBAN HIGH SCHOOL ADOLESCENTS

Visalakshi Sridhar1, Maxim Pereira2

ABSTRACT

SPEAR is to Spark Positive Emotions Academics and Relationships among urban Indian school-going ado- lescents, conceived by a group of mental health professionals. This is similar to WHO's life skills, with an added component of knowledge from ancient eastern wisdom. This is an experiential programme, pre-structured and delivered over three years for urban high school students of standard VIII, IX and X with a view to enable adolescents to meet challenges of everyday life. Some of the highlights of this programme are to promote freedom and to help them make responsible choices which would sow the seeds to inculcate competencies that are useful for productive adult life. This three year programme is at its pilot phase with completion of the first year and is currently into the second year of its execution. In the first year, the participants were 95 students of class VIII from a school in Bangalore. Six sessions were conducted over a period of three months, facilitated by six mental health professionals for six groups of 15 to 16 students per group. The Scales that were used before and after intervention for the first year were Perceived Stress Scale, Adolescent Well-being Scale, Youth Optimistic Thinking Style questionnaire and Assertiveness Scale. Paired Samples t test revealed a statistically significant reduction in Perceived Stress and increase in optimistic thinking at .05 level of significance. However the difference in Adolescent Well-being and assertiveness was not significant.

Key Words:Adolescents, High School-based Programme, Emotions, Relationships, Academics

ATTITUDE TOWARDS PLASTIC USAGE AND DISPOSAL: A PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Dr. S. Srividya

ABSTRACT

Plastic usage is indispensable and indiscriminate thus resulting as an environmental issue. Psychologists working in environmental issues point out that environmental behaviour are dependent on a greater range of influ- ences and there is a gap between awareness and action and lack of clarity and consistency measures between attitudes and behavioural choices. The present research work has tried to explore how environmental attitude towards plastic waste exist among the plastic users. The theoretical disposition of the study has been based on the Social Cognitive Theory (SCT) by Bandura (1986, 1997). The environmental attitude of the user has been measured using a scale developed called the Plastics Usage and Disposal Attitude Scale (PUDAS).The sample of the study included (N=1200) respondents across Tamil Nadu from various age, education and geographical locations. The objective of the study was to understand as how the respondents perceive the plastic usage and disposal problem, the role played by individual action, role of plastic wholesalers, distributors and, the role of government and need for collaborative action.

Key Words:Environmental attitude, Social Cognitive learning, Collaborative action

PERSONALITYAS A CORRELATE OF SUICIDEAMONGYOUTH

*Sisodia Devendra Singh

ABSTRACT

The aim of the study is to see the effect of gender and social category on personality and to see th e correlation of suicidal tendency with personality. The sample consisted of six experimental groups containing 60 subjects in each group. Maudsley Personality Inventory developed by Jalota and Kapoor and Attitude towards Suicide by Sisodia and Vibhuti Bhatnagar were used. Results showed that female youth are more neurotic. Correlation between neuroticism and suicidal tendency is positive. Male youth are more extrovert than female youth. There was negative correlation between extroversion and suicidal tendency.

Key Words:Youth, Personality and Suicidal Tendency

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STUDENTS WITH AND WITHOUT LEARNING DISABILITIES WITH REGARD TO THEIR HARDINESS AND OPTIMISM

DeepthiVijayan *, Dr. Krishnakumar.M., ** & Dr. S.Subramanian. ***

ABSTRACT

Background: It is reported that the students who are subjected to have learning disabilities (LD) tend to possess a lower level of hardiness and optimism because they likely to perceive their own capabilities at lower level as a result of persistent and frequent failures than the other normal children. Studies indicated that the students with learning disabilities showed a considerable amount of decrease in control and challenge dimensions in hardiness scale. Objectives: This present study explores the extent to which those students who are subjected to have learning disabilities tend to differ with other normal students with respect to hardiness and optimism. Methodology: A purposive sample of students from four schools in Kerala who are subjected to have learningdisabilities was selected by using a proper screening procedure. Similarly, a matching sample of another 40 students who are free from any learningdisabilities was randomly selected. The level of hardiness and optimism of these two groups were measured using Hardiness Scale developed Maddi and Kobasa (1984) and the Revised Life orientation Test developed by Scheier & Carver (1992) respectively. A one way ANOVA was used to identify the significant differences between the two groups of students. Results and Conclusions: The results of the one way ANOVA revealed that there was a significant difference between the two groups with respect to hardiness and optimism. Since, adolescents are at risk for developing low levels of optimism and hardiness due to LD problems, appropriate classroom interventions can be devised to help these students overcome such deficiencies in psychological aspects and enhance their academic performance 

Key Words:learning disability hardiness optimism

MORALE OF RETIRED SPORTS PERSONS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY

Dr. M. Sreenivas

ABSTRACT

Morale is the emotional component of the person's attitude toward his own life and may be defined as a reflection of his feelings about his past, present and future. When such a broad view of morale is taken, it becomes synonymous with degree of satisfaction with life. It seems likely that morale will be related to the individual's assess- ment both of his own potential and of his career to date and that will reflect the degree of concordance between his original hopes and aims and his achievements. Keeping above points in view present study was under taken to study the morale of retired sports persons. The sample constituted 60 active sports persons and 60 retired sports persons. Sports, physical activity and retirement were the major criteria in the selection of the sample. Only males who were 60 years and above with various socio-economic status were included in the study. An information schedule was used to collect demographic data along with Philadelphia Geriatric Center morale scale (Lawton, 1972) were used. Comparison was made in terms of sports background and retirement status.

Key Words:Morale, Retired sports persons, Active sports persons.

AUGMENTATION OF EMOTIONAL MATURITY AND ADJUSTMENT AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS USING BEHAVIOUR THERAPY

Dr. S. Gayatridevi * , Nirmala. S **

ABSTRACT

From Madurai Kamaraj University Evening College, Periyakulam, Theni, Tamil Nadu, 81 students (41 males and 40 females) were screened using the Case Study Schedule (Gayatridevi and Nirmala, 2010), Curiosity and Exploration Inventory (Kashdan, 2007, Emotional Maturity Scale (Hemalatha, 1989) and College Adjustment Test (Pennebaker, 1990). The age range of the subjects was from 17-19 years. The entire subjects were given individual sessions of Behaviour Therapy (Lazarus, 1958) for one hour per session for 8 days. After 8 sessions of Behaviour Therapy, all the subjects were reassessed using Case Study Reassessment Schedule, Curiosity and Exploration Inventory, Emotional Maturity Scale and College Adjustment Test. The results revealed that initially, the subjects had 'Low' levels of Curiosity and Explora- tion, Emotional Maturity and Adjustment. After Behaviour Therapy, the subjects had increased levels of Curiosity and Exploration, Emotional Maturity and Adjustment respectively. The mean of Curiosity and Exploration, Emotional Matu- rity and Adjustment before and after Behaviour Therapy were statistically significant at 0.01 levels. Before Behaviour Therapy, symptoms like Negative affect and Homesickness were reported by the subjects were reduced significantly After Behaviour Therapy.

Key Words: augmentation emotional maturity adjustment college students

POSITIVE THERAPY IN MANAGING INSOMNIAAMONGARTHRITIS PATIENTS

Dr. S. Gayatridevi *, K. Siva Shankari **

ABSTRACT

Siva shankari and Gayatridevi conducted a study on Management of Insomnia among Arthritis Patients using Positive Therapy. Thirty Female Arthritis Sufferers with high level of insomnia were selected for the study from Senthil Hospital, Coimbatore. The age range of the subjects was 40-70 years. They were administered with Case Study Schedule and Insomnia Inventory. They were administered Positive Therapy. After the Administration of Positive Therapy the Negative Emotions such as worry, depression, fear, anxiety and anger; Poor Health Habits such as overeating, missing their breakfast, disturbed sleep, consumption of coffee and paan; Physical Problems such as sleep disturbance, general weakness, stiffness, restlessness, short temper, giddiness and breathlessness; Effects of Pain such as reduction of physical activity and mobility, poor performance on the job, disinterest in intake of food and sleep disturbance; and Insomnia were reduced drastically.

Key Words:positive therapy management insomnia

ROLE OFWORK-FAMILY SPILLOVER IN PREDICTING INTENTION TO LEAVE AMONG FRONT LINE MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL

A.P.Singh*, Nitu Singhi ** & Amish **

ABSTRACT

Work and family are the two most important life domains for adults All employees must balance the demands of their work and non-work lives. Work and family roles demand a great deal of energy from individuals in fulfilling multiple responsibilities in each role. The quality of fit between these two areas is the primary issue in both individual's life and organization's success. This paper is an attempt to examine the role of work family spillover (WFS) on turnover intention among managers. The present study was conducted on 117 front level managers of Indian organizations. The results of correlation coefficients indicate positive spillover (work-family spillover and family-work spillover) was found significantly positively correlated with turnover intention. The results of stepwise regression analysis revealed that work-family facilitation and family-work conflict were found to be the important predictors of intention to leave.In addition, this study may help managers and human resource development practitioners to understand that providing organizational attention to the work family interface and designing work culture which incorporates balance between the two domains, will maintain employee's focus on work related behaviors and reduce the turnover intention of employees. The implications of the present study and direction for future researches are also discussed.

Key Words:Work-family positive and negative spillover, intention to leave

LONELINESS, SELF EFFICACYAND MENTAL HEALTH AMONG ELDERLY

Medha Tripathi* and Dr. Hari S. Asthana**

ABSTRACT

Ageing is an inevitable aspect of life. Retirement is a period of life which brings a number of changes in a person's life. Some of them are positive while others are negative. One such change is the feeling of loneliness. Loneliness affects not only the social aspect of an individual's life but it also affects one's confidence in one self as well as one's health. The present study aimed at assessing the relationship of loneliness with self-efficacy and mental health. The study was conducted on 45 retired males and females with the mean age of 64.4 years (age range 61-70 years). Participants were measured on the measures of loneliness, general perceived self efficacy and mental health. The correlational analysis shows that there exists a negative correlation between loneliness, self-efficacy and mental health of the elderly and a positive relationship between self-efficacy and mental health. Age related losses affect a person's ability to maintain relationships and independence, which in turn may lead to a poorer self-efficacy and higher incidence of mental health problems. On the other hand, self-efficacious belief helps in maintaining better mental health.

Key Words:Ageing, Self-Efficacy, Loneliness, Mental Health

SPEAR: A MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMME FOR URBAN HIGH SCHOOLADOLESCENTS

Visalakshi Sridhar1 , Maxim Pereira2

ABSTRACT

SPEAR is to Spark Positive Emotions Academics and Relationships among urban Indian school-going ado- lescents, conceived by a group of mental health professionals. This is similar to WHO's life skills, with an added component of knowledge from ancient eastern wisdom. This is an experiential programme, pre-structured and delivered over three years for urban high school students of standard VIII, IX and X with a view to enable adolescents to meet challenges of everyday life. Some of the highlights of this programme are to promote freedom and to help them make responsible choices which would sow the seeds to inculcate competencies that are useful for productive adult life. This three year programme is at its pilot phase with completion of the first year and is currently into the second year of its execution. In the first year, the participants were 95 students of class VIII from a school in Bangalore. Six sessions were conducted over a period of three months, facilitated by six mental health professionals for six groups of 15 to 16 students per group. The Scales that were used before and after intervention for the first year were Perceived Stress Scale, Adolescent Well-being Scale, Youth Optimistic Thinking Style questionnaire and Assertiveness Scale. Paired Samples t test revealed a statistically significant reduction in Perceived Stress and increase in optimistic thinking at .05 level of significance. However the difference in Adolescent Well-being and assertiveness was not significant.

Key Words:Adolescents, High School-based Programme, Emotions, Relationships, Academics

ORGANIZATIONAL ROLE STRESS AMONG GOVERNMENT DEGREE COLLEGE TEACHERS AND BUS CONDUCTORS OF PUBLIC TRANSPOPRT IN BENGALURU

* Kamala H. & ** Dr. K. Jayashankar Reddy

ABSTRACT

A study was conducted to find out the significant difference in Organizational Role Stress among degree college teachers and bus conductors of public sector in Bangalore. It was hypothesized that 1) there will be a signifi- cant difference in Organizational Role Stress between college teachers and bus conductors. 2) There will be a signifi- cant gender difference in Organizational Role Stress. Data was collected by 40 (20 men and 20 women) teachers and 40 (20 men and 20 women) bus conductors using the Organizational Role Stress Scale by Dr. udai Pareek (2005). Qualita- tive analysis and the quantitative analysis such as Mean, standard deviation, 't' test were adopted to analyze the results. Findings reveal that there exists a qualitative difference in the level of job satisfaction among the degree college teachers with respect to groups of demographic variables; whereas the quantitative results show that there is no significant difference in the level of job satisfaction among the degree college teachers with respect to groups of demographic variables

Key Words:Organizational Role Stress, college teachers, bus Conductors, Gender.

A COMPARATIVE STUDY OFTHE KNOWLEDGE AND QUALITY OF LIFE ABOUT ACADEMIC STRESS AMONG CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT ACADEMIC STRESS

Smitha M Reddy*, K Jayashankar Reddy**

ABSTRACT

Academic stress is a mental distress with respect to some apprehended frustration associated with academic failure, apprehension of such failure or even an awareness of the possibility of such failure (Gupta and Khan, 1987). The current study was attempted to identify the Knowledge and Quality of Life about Academic stress among children with and without Academic stress and among genders. A piloted qualitative questionnaire and WHOQOL-BREF was used for the same. The research was conducted on 50children with and without Academic stress matched on various criteria. The results indicated that QOL of children with Academic stress was lower in all the domains than the control group. Lack of accurate knowledge about Academic stress among children without Academic stress can be an impor- tant factor in creating emotional disturbances. The present study revealed that children with Academic stress were more aware about the Problem than the control group.

Key Words:knowledge quality of life academic stress children

IMPACT OFTYPE OF FAMILY ON THE SPIRITUALINTELLIGENCE OF ADOLESCENTS

*Renny P.P & ** K. Dr. Jayasankara Reddy

ABSTRACT

There is a prominent role of the family environment in the enhancement of psychological wellbeing and spiritual wellbeing of its members. Due to increased life expectancies families experience a greater confluence of multiple generations within the same family. In this context the presence of grandparents in the family is a source of support for other family members especially children and adolescents. The aim of the study is to compare the spiritual intelligence of adolescents in nuclear families and three generation families through a quantitative research design. The sample size taken for this research was 420 adolescents, consisting of 165 adolescent in nuclear families and170 adolescent in three generation families of VIII to XII standards, belonging to ten different government aided urban schools in Kerala. Spiritual Intelligence Self-Report Inventory (King & Cicco, 2009) was used to yield a total score and dimensional scores. Multivariate analysis was used to find the impact of type of family on spiritual intelligence. The result revealed that there is significant difference in the spiritual intelligence of adolescents in nuclear family and three generation family.

Key Words:spiritual intelligence, adolescents, nuclear family, three generation family (Footnotes)

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, SELF-ESTEEMAND ANXIETYAMONG SCHOOL- GOING STUDENTS AND COLLEGE-GOING STUDENTS IN PIMPRI- CHINCHWAD AREA OF PUNE CITY.

Dr. Gauri Kadam*, Miss Yogita Ubhe**

ABSTRACT

In the turn of the century, we find that the modern technology has not added to the comfort of mankind , instead it has burdened them. The present study was aimed at studying emotional intelligence, self esteem and anxiety among school-going and college-going students in Pune City. A sample of 80 students consisting of school-going and college-going students were selected by purposive sampling method. One group consisted of 40 school-going stu- dents with age ranging from 12 to 13 years, drawn from schools in Pune, Maharashtra, and other group of 40 college- going students with age ranging from 21 to 22 years, drawn from colleges in Pune, Maharashtra. They responded to emotional intelligence scale by Thingujam and Ram (2000), Sinha's comprehensive anxiety test by Sinha and Sinha (1995) and Rosenberg self esteem scale by Rosenberg (1965). There was significant difference found on emotional intelligence ('t'=5.67), self esteem ('t'= 2.81) and anxiety ('t'=13.11) at 0.01 level of significance among school-going and college-going students in Pune city. No significant correlation was found on emotional intelligence and self esteem (r=0.150), emotional intelligence and anxiety (r= -0.198), while positive correlation was found on self esteem and anxiety (r=0.325) among school-going students. No significant correlation was found on emotional intelligence and self esteem (r=0.147), emotional intelligence and anxiety (r=0.076) and self esteem and anxiety (r= -0.110) among college-going students. College-going students scored higher on emotional intelligence and self esteem than school-going students. School-going students scored higher on anxiety than college-going students. There was no significant correlation found between emotional intelligence and self-esteem, emotional intelligence and anxiety; and positive correlation was found on self esteem and anxiety among school-going students. There was no significant correlation found between emotional intelligence and self esteem, emotional intelligence and anxiety; self esteem and anxiety among college- going students.

Key Words:College-going students, school-going students, emotional intelligence, self esteem, anxiety

THE ROLE OF COPING STYLE AND FAMILY ENVIRONMENT IN INTERNET ADDICTION AMONG PROFESSIONAL COLLEGE STUDENTS

Dr. A. Velayudhan * and Rajani Narayana

ABSTRACT

The world is in the grip of constant technological change and the Internet has decidedly ushered an uninter- rupted communication mode. As the adolescents have increased their mobility they are exposed to too many things taking a toll on their coping ability causing increased friction in families. In this context, the present study is trying to focus on the role of Coping skill and Family Environment in the development of Internet Addiction among 63(M=21, F=42) professional college students of four northern districts of Kerala. The students were administered a Personal Profile Questionnaire, Compulsive Internet Use Scale (CIUS), Family Environment Scale (FES) and Brief COPE. Purpo- sive sampling was used. For data analysis t-test and one way ANOVA and Product Moment Correlation were used. The results showed that males showed higher internet addiction. There is significant gender difference in Problem Focused Coping and no significant difference in Emotion Focused and Avoidant Coping Styles. Also, significant gender differ- ences were found in the dimension FES-I(Cohesion), FES-III(Conflict), FES-VII (Organization), FES-II (Expressiveness), FES-VII (Organization) and FES-VIII (Control). There is no significant difference in the dimensions of Brief COPE among High, Average and Low CIUS scorers but significant differences in the dimensions FES III (Conflict) and FES VIII (Control) of FES scale. There is a significant positive correlation between Problem Focused Coping and FES-I (Cohe- sion), FES-VI (Active Recreational Orientation), FES-VII (Organization) and negative correlation between Avoidant Coping and Family Environment Scale.

Key Words:Internet Addiction, Coping style and Family Environment, Internet Addiction, Compulsive Internet Use

PARENTAL PERSPECTIVE: PROS AND CONS OF SEXUAL EDUCATION

Deepa Bhatted,

ABSTRACT

Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) is highly prevalent in India. UNICEF, conducted a study and found that 10% of Indian girls in the age group of 10-14 years and 30% in the age group of 15-19 would have experienced sexual abuse. Approximately 42% of girls before crossing their teens are subjected to sexual violence. According to a report by The Ministry of Women and Child Development Government of India (2007) 53.22% of children are the victims of some kind of sexual abuse. Bajpai (2002) highlighted that boys were abused more than thegirls, and most of the cases the sex offenders were the relatives. Victims of CSA exhibit high levels of depression, sexual problems, anxiety issues, eating disorders, psychosomatic disorders, personality disorders and relationship disorders (Hall & Hall, 2011), psychiatric disorders (Martin, et.al. 2004), violent behavior (Mullers & Dowling, 2008), and PTSD. Mental health professionals need to educate the families about the importance of sex education for their children. Families should encourage their children to clarify sex related issues without embarrassing them. They should elucidate the misguidance among children with regards to sexuality, emphasize the importance of sex education from early childhood irrespective of pros and cons.Majority of the schools are still battling between the pros and cons of sex education and hence in our country every second child is being abused. Myths regarding the knowledge of sexual education are very prominent even in this century.The term 'sex' need not be taboo.A questionnaire was devised by the researcher to understand the attitude of the parents concerning sexual education. Parents did feel the need of educating their children but the age of introducing sex education is during adolescents rather than when the curiosity develops among children.

Key Words:pros cons sexual education parents

STRESS PROFILE AMONG MAXILLOFACIAL SURGEONS

MILU MARIAANTO 1 HRIDYAV M 2MARIABABU 2 JOSEPH LIJO 3

ABSTRACT

With progressive globalization and rising competition, stress has become a serious issue affecting the physi- cal and mental health of medical professionals. Dentistry and oral maxillofacial surgery are known to be highly demand- ing and stressful environments. With oral and maxillofacial surgery being a particularly high-stress specialty of den- tistry, a study of the dental literature regarding stress may be relevant. The aim of the current study was to find out the stress profile of maxillofacial surgeons using Stress Profile based on cognitive transactional modal proposed by Lazraus (1980). The sample consists of 43 maxillofacial surgeons from different parts of the country. The data obtained was analyzed using correlation analysis, multiple regression analysis and profile analysis. Stress was significantly associated with health habits, Type A personality factors, social support, Problem solving abilities and general cogni- tive factors. Multiple regression analysis revealed that most important predictor as health behavior. Profile analysis of health behavior in the context of demographic details reveled that irrespective of marital status, type of family and working pattern health behaviors have got significant role in the emergence of stress among maxillofacial surgeons. From the results, it was evident that effective health practices based on diet, exercise, reducing alcohol and other drugs management of stress is possible. By managing the life styles and quality of life, professional needs are satisfactorily achieved.

Key Words:Health behaviors, Maxillofacial Surgeons, Stress

SELF-ESTEEM AND GENERAL SELF-EFFICACYAMONG NURSES ATTENDINGTO HIV/AIDS, CANCER AND OTHER GENERAL PATIENTS

Magaveera Nagappa. K.,* & Dr. S. Subramanian **

ABSTRACT

Background: It is reported that nurses treating HIV/AIDS and Cancer patients tend to experience low levels of Self- Esteem and Self-Efficacy comparing to those nurses attending to other general patients perhaps due to the nature of diseases and the perceived stigma associated with such diseases. Objectives: This study attempted to explore the extent to which the three categories of Nurses treating HIV/AIDS patients, Cancer Patients, and other General Patients tend to exhibit different levels of Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy. Methodology: A purposive sample of 120 nurses from hospitals and health care centres in and around Coimbatore city were categorized into three groups such as nurses attending to HIV/AIDS patients (n=40), Cancer patients (n=40), and General patients (n=40). These three groups were administered the Self-Esteem Scale developed by Rosenberg to measure their level of Self-Esteem and General Self- Efficacy Scale developed by Schwarzer & Jerusalem to measure their level of Self-Efficacy. A one way ANOVA was used to identify the significant differences among the three groups of nurses. Results: The results of the one way ANOVA revealed that there were no significant differences between the nurses attending to HIV/AIDS patients and nurses attending to Cancer patients. However the above two groups significantly differed from nurses attending to other General Patients. Conclusions: Nurses attending to HIV/AIDS patients and Cancer patients tend to experience low levels of Self-Esteem and Self-Efficacy in comparison to nurses attending to General patients. Appropriate interventions should be devised to help these categories of nurses to enhance their levels Self-Esteem and Self- Efficacy. The implications of these findings are suggested.

Key Words:self-esteem self -efficacy nurses HIV/AIDS cancer patients

AN INTEGRATED INTERVENTION STRATEGY TO TURN AROUND SLOW LEARNERS' SELF-PERCEPTION

Dr. Krishnakumar, M., * &Dr. S, Subramanian **

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Self-Perception about one's worth, competence and support from significant others play a significant role in improving the learning process of slow learners which in turn will facilitate to enhance their academic achievement and psychosocial adjustment. Objective: This study attempts to explore the extent to which an Integrated Intervention facilitate to improve perception relating to one's scholastic competence, self-worth, social acceptance and parent support among slow learners. Methods: Using Raven's Standard Progressive Matrices, a group of 120 slow learners were screened and classified into an experimental group (N=60) and control group (N=60). The Integrated Intervention comprising of customized Graphic Organizer Instruction, Mnemonic Strategies and Progressive Muscle Relaxation was given for a period of three months exclusively for the experimental group. The pre and post-test experimental and control group research design was used. Self-Perception along the four dimensions was measured before and after the Inte- grated Intervention using appropriate instruments. Results: The results indicated that scholastic competence, self- worth and social acceptance showed significant improvements while perception of parent support did not significantly improve subsequent to the Integrated Intervention. Conclusions: The Integrated Intervention Strategy facilitated improvements in certain key dimensions of Self-perception among slow learners in addition to their academic perfor- mance. The Implications of the research findings and the ways of introducing the Intervention Strategies across slow learners are suggested.

Key Words:integration prevention strategy slow- learning perception

ADJUSTMENT, MOTHER EMPLOYMENTAND LOCALITYAS PREDICTORS OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTAMONGADOLESCENTS

*Krishna Rao Gangolu and ** Prof. Chandraiah Kotta

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Objectives: 1. To assess the influence of emotional adjustment and health adjustment on academic achieve- ment of respondents. 2. To study the contribution of mother employment and locality on academic achievement among respondents. Methods: The researcher has visited 10 junior colleges and met the principals with written permission to participate the junior college students. List of students were obtained and the students belong SC/ ST and others were included for the present study the sample is consisted of 200(100 socially advantaged and 100socially disadvantaged) students. Results: the study reveals that there is no significant impact of emotional adjustment and health adjustment on academic achievement. The study reveals that there is a significant contribution of mother employment and locality on academic achievement. Conclusions: the socially advantaged and disadvantaged students did not differ signifi- cantly with regard to their academic achievement. The emotional adjustment and health adjustment did not influence significantly on academic achievement of the students. However, there is a significant difference among mothers' employment status has significant impact on the academic achievement. Whose mothers are employed and whose mothers are not employed with regard to their academic achievement. There is a significant difference between the students of urban and rural with regard to their academic achievement. The urban college students have obtained more academic achievement than rural college students.

Key Words:Emotional adjustment health adjustment mother's occupation academic achievement

IMPACT OF PERCEIVED STIGMA ON LIFE SATISFACTION AMONG NURSES TREATING HIV/AIDS AND CANCER PATIENTS

Ilakkiya, L.* & Dr S. Subramanian**

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  In recent times, researchers have shown much interest in exploring the various ways of contain- ing the level of Perceived Stigma of health care professionals, particularly among Nurses who are rendering medical assistance to those patients suffering from HIV/AIDS and its effect on overall life satisfaction in comparison to other nurses who attend to general and cancer patients. Objective: This study intended to explore whether any significant differences exist between those Nurses who treat HIV/AIDS patients and Cancer Patients due to the level of Perceived Stigma and whether any significant association existed between Perceived Stigma and Life Satisfaction among nurses. Methods: Forty nurses treating cancer patients and forty nurses treating HIV/AIDS patients were selected from a sample of nurses who were working in four hospitals in Chennai. Their level of Perceived Stigma and Life Satisfaction was measured using the HASI-N developed by Uys and others and Life Satisfaction scale by Ed Diener. Results and Conclusions: The results revealed that there were an inverse relationship between Perceived Stigma and Life Satisfac- tion among both the groups of nurses. Further, there was a significant difference between these two groups of Nurses as those nurses who treat HIV/AIDS tend to have higher level of Perceived Stigma than those nurses treating Cancer patients.This finding in turn affected their Life satisfaction. The implications of these findings are suggested.

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF MALAS IN THE SELECT MANDALS OF CHITTOOR DISTRICT, ANDHRA PRADESH

Dr. Enamala Ramesh Babu ABSTRACT

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The people of India are heterogenous – consisting multi religious, multi languages and multi ethnic like, the main Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jain, Buddist and others. The main part of the Indian society is Hindus, formed on the basis of varna system, consisting of caste populations namely, Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vysyas and Sudras. Among these sudras there is again social hierarchy where in agricultural communities take higher positions and the last being those who attend to dead, shoe making and other mineal works. They are categorized as scheduled castes. They are popularly described as 'untouchables' until recently. The economic well being of human societies is considered as the yard stick for human as well nation development. It is also opined that socio-economic progress would add to biological well- being of these societies. The results are presented and discussed below.

Key Words:socio-economic malas mandalas districts cast system

IMPACT OF PARENTAL CANCER ON THE FAMILY DYNAMICS OF THE ADOLESCENTS

Shefalika Sahai*, Dr. Suresh Babu Are**

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Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases that affect people across the world. Most research done in this field has looked into the potential impact of cancer on the individual being diagnosed however, very little is known regard- ing the impact of cancer on the family especially adolescents. The aim of the present study was to understand the impact of parental cancer on family dynamics of adolescents. For this purpose, the study used a qualitative research design to interview 6 adolescents of the age 10-19 years. Data was collected using a semi structured interview schedule which was later analysed using thematic analysis. Data analysis revealed the global theme of changes in relationships with 4 sub-themes of relationship "then", relationship "now", role reversal and posttraumatic growth (PTG). The findings of the study revealed that parental cancer leads to a change in family dynamics leading to increased participa- tion in the house and many responsibilities being undertaken. Along with this parental cancer impacts the lives of the adolescents and often leads to them experiencing distress. However, it may also lead to them experiencing positive outcomes such as improved relationships with parents, better understanding etc. Overall, the findings give an indica- tion towards the possible impact parental illness has on the lives of the adolescents.

Key Words:Cancer, parental cancer, adolescents, family dynamics

THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF GANDHIJI TO VALUE EDUCATION

V.V. Krishnarjuna*, Prof. S. Abdul Sattar**

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The term 'Value' is very much complicated. In a wider sense nothing in this world is such which can be said having without any value. Even poisonous snakes have also values as they serve the interests of a snake man and also used for some medical purposes. But in a restricted sense the term With the gradual shift from biomedical models to biopsychosocial models, the interest in on patient well-being as a research area has increased, and modern medicine now is now focused on improving the quality of life while prolonging the lifespan of patients [1]–[4]. Burn wounds are a serious cause of stress and can significantly affect the mental health of patients. Statistics indicate that 10 to 44% of burn patients experience various forms of psychological symptoms or disorders during early trauma, 30 to 40% of patients continue to suffer significant long-lasting psychological disorders, and the incidence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among burn patients ranges from 7 to 45% [5]–[7]. However, the effect of burns on individuals with different personality traits may vary. Using the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Holeva and Tarrier's survey of 256 burn patients revealed that individuals exhibiting neuroticism and low extraversion experienced high levels of anxiety; they found a strong correlation between individual anxiety levels and the occurrence indicates to something like inner consciousness. According to Sri Kireet Joshi in defining value as 'Values are the ultimate ends that personality seeks to embody, express and fulfill'. The definition makes it quite clear that a value is directly related with the personality of human beings which has its many dimensions which get expressions and fulfillment through what we call value.

In 'Value education', the term 'value' is used in this restricted sense. Apparently it looks that the terms value and education are tautological for there is no education which is without value. All the educational systems down the ages have been introduced to fulfill some individual and social purposes and hence they possess value. But in reality the term 'value-education' gives us new meaning and is informative. It has been prescribed as an antidote of current educational system which has failed or is indifferent to the development of human element in our personality. The present education is accumulative and possessive. It has little concern with being and becoming. Hence it is not 'man- making'. What we need today is man making education as Swami Vivekananda and Gandhi believed. This man making or integral personality making education is in fact, a value education and hence it gives us new meaning though very old as they are rooted in our cultural heritage. Value education means education of morality, religions and spirituality in a scientific way. Gandhi, through his Basic Education revived the ancient value oriented education giving a new impetus on action and experimentation which he derived from science as well as his own experiences. His value education therefore stands for an education which helps to build a 'spiritual scientific human'1 and is feasible for all not for a few. The values Gandhi wanted to promote through his educational system and program are integral but can be divided for analysis into five categories developmental, religious, ethical, social and spiritual.

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FACTORS IN LIFE SATISFACTION OF MIDDLEAGED MARRIED WORKING WOMEN

A.K.Sreemathy* Dr.A.Velayudhan

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Satisfaction with one's life implies contentment with or acceptance of one's life circumstances, or fulfillment of one's wants and needs for one's life as a whole. Life satisfaction is determined by a comparison between how things are &what one wants, what one expected, what others have &what one feels one deserves. Small discrepancies among these areas result in greater life satisfaction and large discrepancies result in greater dissatisfaction. Michalos's Multiple-Discrepancy-Theory (1986). This study attempts to explore the Life Satisfaction of Middle Aged Married working Women aged between 40-60yrs based on their educational background and the personality traits .The Sample consists of 80 middle aged married women working in various high schools and degree colleges with different educa- tional back ground . The study makes use of questionnaire method for data collection. The tools used were Life Satisfaction Scale(L-S Scale) By Dr.(Mrs) Promila Singh & George Joseph(1996 )and Rathus Assertiveness Scale, Standardized in 1967 on High school students. It measures the level of assertiveness of the subject. The selected tools were administered to each group individually or in small groups of three to five respondents after appraising them of the nature and need of the study. Multiple groups based on educational background and Assertiveness are compared with life satisfaction. The data collected was statistically analyzed. The findings suggests that there is no significant difference in the level of life satisfaction of the middle aged married working women with difference in educational back ground. This result agrees with the assumed null-hypothesis. The findings on assertiveness suggests that there is significant difference in assertiveness with regard to the difference in educational background. Higher the education- better is the assertiveness. The result also suggests a positive correlation between high- life satisfaction and assertiveness of the middle aged married working women with higher educational back ground.

Key Words:life satisfaction, middle age, working women, assertiveness.

PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITYAND SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN RELATION TO BIRTH WEIGHT AND NATURE OF BIRTH

Dr. V. Sudhakar Babu*, Dr. P. Hari Krishna** and Dr. K. Chandraiah***

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Objective: major objective of the study is to examine whether children with low birth weight experi- ence poor social competence and problem solving ability than other children. The study also planned to study whether birth order and nature of birth will influence on social competence among children. The social competence (teacher rating) scale and problem solving ability scale along with personal details of students were given to the concern teachers and requested them to rate their students social competence. The sample for the present study is consisted of 208 students studying 10th standard in Tirupati City of Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. There is a significant impact of birth weight and nature of birth on problem solving ability and social competence. But there is no significant impact of birth order on social competence. The students with low birth weight have obtained lower level of social competence and problem solving ability when compared to the children with normal and above normal weight. It is also noted that the normally born children have better problem solving ability and social competence than the cesarean born children. Further, it is also noticed that there are no significant difference on social competence among children with birth order.

Key Words:Social competence birth order birth weight cesarean birth

THE PHILOSOPHICAL REFLECTIONS OF VETHATHIRI MAHARISHI - A STUDY

K. Jayaramaiah* and M. Chandraiah**

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AN INSIGHT INTO THE TECHNIQUE OF PEDAGOGY IN THE ANCIENT SCHOOLS

*Vibhasri.R.Gurjal ** Dr.H.S.Ashok

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Education in ancient India was predominantly rested with religious institutions. The goal of education was not restricted to formal learning and memory but was on overall development of individual's personality. In compari- son, the prevailing education system in India is characterized by an overemphasis on rote memory and the marks/ grades one obtains. The focus of all stakeholders of the prevailing education system is towards enhancing academic achievement vis-à-vis learning and its applicability. Evidences show that traditional systems have time-tested proof for higher memory capacities apart from real learning. Hence, in the present study the effect of these techniques for enhancing rote learning are explored. The sample consisted of teacher/s drawn from four traditional systems having teaching experience of more than 10 years. Each respondent was interviewed personally on aspects such as the salient features of the teaching methodology, the learner and teacher qualities required for optimal learning, techniques to strengthen the process of memory, factors related to learning and learning environment. The obtained responses were subjected to qualitative analysis using ATLAS-ti. The responses obtained indicate a pattern of similarities in peda- gogy across all religious institutions, and the salient features in respect to each school. Progress in learning according to these schools is initially based on rote learning and repeated evidences regarding the success of these techniques become tenable for examining its suitability to the modern system of education. The findings of the present study are discussed in the above light.

Key Words: insight technique pedagogy ancient schools

THE NATURE OF THE IMPACT OF PARENTIFICATION ON ADOLESCENTS

Ayesha Saha1, Dr. Lijo K.J. 2

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Parentification is a process wherein children adopt and fulfill parental roles and responsibilities within their families in times of demanding situations. In healthy families, the outcome of this process lies on a continuum that varies for each individual. Existing literature has explored this process at length in dysfunctional families and has revealed its outcome process more towards the negative light. The present study aimed at exploring the nature of the impact of parentification with regard to self-esteem, resilience and perceived levels of maturity in adolescents belong- ing to healthy families. The data was obtained from 8 adolescents who were screened for the degree of parentification using the Parentification Questionnaire-Youth by Godsall and Jurkovic (1995) before an in-depth, semi-structure interview was conducted. Directed Content Analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings revealed that the domains of self-esteem, resilience and perceived levels of maturity depended largely upon the interplay of past experiences, interrelatedness with the social support system and the ability to effectively deal with stressful situations.

Key Words:Parentification, role-reversal, roles and responsibilities, impact, adolescents.

RE-VISITING LANGUAGE IN THEORY OF MIND – A SCIENTIFIC PSYCHOLOGICALAPPROACH

Kiran Kishore*

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Key Words:Neurophilosophy, Scientific Psychology, Theory of Mind, Linguistics, Cognitive Science

BILINGUALISM AND SUCCESSFULAGING: AN OVERVIEW

Mishra Khushboo Ashokkumar*, H. S. Asthana**, & I. L. Singh**

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The decision of whether to expose children to a foreign language is a complicated one. Some argue that knowledge of more than one language can confuse a child there are few others who point out that those children who are exposed to bilingual atmosphere at an early age are more creative and focussed. It is also speculated that they build strong a 'cognitive reserve' that slows the aging process during their late age. As the human body begins its natural decline in the old age, bilinguals have been found to maintain better cognitive functioning. It has been postulated that bilingualism contributes to the cognitive reserve which compensates for the accumulated amyloids and other brain pathologies. Maintaining an intellectually stimulating lifestyle predicts better maintenance of cognitive skills and is associated with reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. This article tries to tap review various studies that talk about the protective effect of bilingualism during age-related cognitive decline The paper wraps-up with the theoretical and empirical implication and suggestions for further inquiry in terms of what is the impact of fluency or the frequency of the use of second language on the detoriation process.

Key Words:Bilingualism, Cognitive reserve, Alzheimer's disease

CONCEPT OF MAN IN INDIAN SCRIPTURES

Reddappa

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GANDHIAN CONCEPT OFNON-VIOLENCE SATYAGRAHA DECENTRALIZATION

T. Abdul Nayaz

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