Vol.9 (1) - 2020 , IJPSR
PILOT PROGRAMME FOR THE PREVENTION OF PROBLEMATIC GAMBLING IN YOUNG ADULTS IN CYPRUS
Katerina Flora1 Angelos Titsinidis2 Elena Petrou3 Violetta Christofi4 Konstantinos Tsagkaridis5
ABSTRACT
Purpose: This study evaluates a comprehensive intervention implemented for the prevention of problematic engagement with gambling in young adults in Cyprus. The intervention includes educational techniques aimed to increase accurate knowledge about gambling, reduce related distortions, optimistic attitudes for the profitability of gambling and superstitious beliefs.
Objectives: The intervention includes two parts: a) "Game or Gambling? Knowledge and Be- havior", which aims at knowledge of issues related to gambling and odds and b) "The Cost of Gambling and Distorted Beliefs about it". 22 young adults from Cyprus, aged 18-35 years, par- ticipated in the intervention.
Measures: The intervention's effectiveness was evaluated with the following tools: South Oaks Gambling Screen, Questionnaire of Attitudes and Knowledge About Gambling, Gambler's Fallacy Task, Gambling Attitude Scale and Superstitious Thinking Scale. Three measurements were made (pre-measurement, post-measurement and follow-up measure- ment). Their comparative analysis revealed a statistically significant and gradual reduction of problematic engagement with gambling and a reduction of the belief that gambling is economi- cally efficient.
Results: Results of some other seemingly paradoxical findings highlight the diffi- culty of maintaining positive results and the importance of more extended interventions. In short, the potential for prevention of problematic engagement with gambling, based on the modification of erroneous and superstitious beliefs, is promising. These results can form the basis for design- ing a wider interference prevention programme in the future.
Keywords: gambling, prevention, young adults, cognition, probability
Lecturer in Clinical Psychology1, Neapolis University, Pafos, Cyprus
Postgraduate student2 in Counselling Psychology, Neapolis University, Pafos, Cyprus
Postgraduate student3 in Counselling Psychology, Neapolis University, Pafos, Cyprus
Postgraduate student4 in Counselling Psychology, Neapolis University, Pafos, Cyprus
Lecturer5 in Experimental Psychology / Neuropsychology Neapolis University, Pafos, Cypru
EFT AS A TOOL TO RESOLVE ANXIETY: A CASE STUDY APPROACH
Dr. Neerja Pandey1
ABSTRACT
Background: The present work examines the extent to which Emotional Freedom Tech- nique (EFT) is effective as a tool in resolving anxiety. In recent years various mental health professionals have been focusing on the use of alternative therapies like Thought Field Therapy (TFT), Hypnotherapy, Past Life Regression Therapy, and Reiki but there is a paucity of empirical research on the underlying factors for managing emotional challenges and turmoil.
Objective: One of the latest techniques, EFT, was established by Gary Craig. Case study method was used for the present case of one individual who had a very high level of anxiety.
Measures: To measure the level of anxiety Subjective Units of Discomfort (SUD) scale, as an introspective technique for experienced emotional and psychosomatic discomfort, was used as a pre and post measure.
Findings: Major findings were at two levels a) intensive effect of one traumatic event on the adult life (in this case anger leading to performance anxiety and fear of authority), and b) how EFT helps a person to understand and handle emotions in positive manner. The implication of the study is that the person who practices EFT regularly would be in a better position to understand and handle disturbing emotions. It is a cost effective, easy to learn, simple to use tapping technique that can be used anywhere, anytime, and any number of times in a day. It can be used for all emotions and body pains.
Keywords: EFT anxiety psychosomatic ailments tapping discomfort.
Assistant Professor Psychology1, Amity Institute of Behavioral and Allied Sciences, Amity University Lucknow Campus, Uttar Pradesh, India
ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICALLY CONTROLLING PARENTING IN THE EXPERIENCE OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP BREAKUP OF UNMARRIED YOUNG ADULTS IN URBAN INDIA
Suranjana Ghatak Choudhury1 Surabhika Maheshwari2
ABSTRACT
Background: While traditionally in a collectivistic culture such as India, arranged forms of marriage were emphasized, recent research indicates that young people are placing greater emphasis on self-chosen romantic relationships. In such a scenario, some parents may utilize harsh controlling strategies to keep the romantic relationship choices of their children aligned with traditions ideals. Psychologically controlling parenting involves the use of love-withdrawal, guilt-induction, invalidation of children's feelings and perspectives, and instilling anxiety in order to pressurise children to comply with parental demands.
Objective: This paper utilizes in-depth qualitative interviews with university-educated, unmarried young adults in the urban city of Delhi, India, to explore the perceived implications of the use of harsh psychological control by parents on their romantic relationship and marital decisions. The findings revealed that in their negotia- tions with parents on romantic relationships, there was often an expressed moral conflict between personal desire and duties towards a valued romantic partner versus the cultural ideal of respect and deference for parental authority.
Findings: The experience was perceived to have a lasting impact on their mental health and psychosocial adjustment, and led to a sense of psychological distance from their parents, pointing to the need for psycho-social interventions for both young adults and parents to facilitate healthier communication and coping.
Keywords: Romantic relationships, breakups, parenting, dating, psychological control, marital choice
Assistant Professor of Psychology2, Indraprastha College for Women, University of Delhi, 31, Sham Nath Marg, Civil Lines, Delhi, 110054PhD Research Scholar1 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Art Faculty, University Enclave, Delhi, 110007.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MENTAL HEALTH
Dr. K. Chandraiah1 Dr. V. Sudhakar Babu2
ABSTRACT
The corona virus pandemic is an epidemiological and psychological crisis. The enormity of living in isolation, changes in our daily lives, job loss, financial hardship and grief over the death of loved ones has the potential to affect the mental health and well-being of many. Even in this time of physical distancing, it's critical to seek social support and connection with others. It's also important to know the signs of anxiety, panic attacks, depression and suicide so you can easily identify them, not just among your family, friends and neighbors, but for yourself.
Professor & HOD1, Department of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati - 2 Professor & HOD DVL2 Department, The Apollo Medical College, Chittoor, A.P., India.
FACTORS AFFECTING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF B.ED TRAINEES
Dr. Chandrasekarayya1
ABSTRACT
Academic performance of B.Ed trainees. The study period was 2016-18 Batch teacher trainees and the sample unit was B.Ed trainee.
Sample: Total of 600 third semester B.Ed trainees from twelve B.Ed training colleges were selected through simple random sampling technique representing three divisions in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh. A semi structured an interview schedule was used for data collection on factors that have influence on academic performance of B.Ed trainees and third semester end marks were taken as their academic performance.
Analysis: ANOVA and t-test were used to compare the means and S.Ds, which enabled us to get the P-value.
Results: Results showed that methodology and institutional climate score have influ- ence on the academic performance of B.Ed trainees, while factors such as type of college management, entry qualification and medium of instruction were not show any influence on B.Ed Trainees academic performance.
Key Words: Academic Performance, B.Ed Trainees, Management and Institutional Climate
Assistant Professor1, Dept. of Population Studies, S.V.University, Tirupati, A.P-517502. tcsdps.svu@gmail.com
PERSPECTIVE ON CHALLENGES OF MAKING SAFETY A 'WAY OF LIFE' IN INDIAN SOCIETY
Harbans Lal1
ABSTRACT
Hundreds of thousands of lives were lost across the countries due to corona virus risk exposure, despite rigorous awareness campaigns by governments. Questions came up as how to make safety and health as a way of life, whether this objective is a myth or reality? This paper is an exploration in this direction. Safety enablers and barriers, examples and experiences are dis- cussed involving 540 HSE professionals across the country using focused group discussions/ interviews and webinars. Implications are drawn toward this objective as well as reflections on the existing safety culture and its challenges and solutions discussed to make HSE a way of life.
Key Words: Behaviour, safety culture, way of life, society, India, community, training
Professor of Psychology1 (Retd.) SNDT Women's University, Director, Forum of Behavioural Safety, Email: KAILAHL@HOTMAIL.COM Correspondence address: Shree Shashwat, Dahisar East, Mumbai 400068.
TRUTH AND ERROR VALIDITY AND INVALIDITY IN INDIAN PHILOSOPHY AND ITS RELEVANCE TO MODERN SOCIETY
Dr. M. Chandraiah1
ABSTRACT
Assistant Professor1, Dept. of Philosophy, S.V. University, Tirupati, India.
ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS: ROLE OF NATURE OF COURSE, GENDER AND ACADEMIC YEAR
M. Varalakshmi1 & Prof.B.S.Kumar Reddy2
ABSTRACT
Background: Academic Procrastination or one's tendency to delay or postpone, is a specific behavior that can be measured within the classroom. As time management and planning are preva- lent topics for academic success centers and freshman seminar courses within higher education, it is apparent that academic procrastination is a major concern or obstacle for school/college stu- dents.
Objective: An attempt was made in the present investigation to study the impact of nature of course, gender and academic year on academic procrastination among college students. Sample: Sample of the present study consists of 400 college students in Chittoor of Andhra Pradesh State. Academic Procrastination scale developed by Priyanka Datta and Banerjee Mita (2016) was used to collect the data. Statistics: A 2×2×2 factorial design was employed. ANOVA was used to analyze the data.
Results: Findings of the study revealed that nature of course; gender and academic year have significant impact on academic procrastination among college students.
Key Words: Nature of Course, Gender, Academic Year and Academic Procrastination.
Research Scholar1, Dept. of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati-517 502.
Professor1, Dept. of Psychology, S.V. University, Tirupati-517 502.
AN EXPOSITION OF GANDHIAN PRINCIPLES CONCERNING ONESELF WITH THE PRESENT
Y. Sreenivasulu Reddy1, Prof. Abdul Sattar2
ABSTRACT
The present paper is an exposition of Gandhian principles concerning oneself with the present. Herein, an attempt is made to explain the principles to be observed at the present moment such as purification and serenity, conflict of duties, duty is a debt, discharge of duty, real non- attachment, morality in politics and business, becoming a cipher, dharma and self-purification, no compromise on eternal principles, principles and facts, and rules of inner and outer living. The present, in Gandhian view is our duty at this moment. Gandhiji holds the view that Just as it is useless to brood over the past, even so, it is useless to speculate about the future. 'One step enough for me, says the voice of wisdom. Gandhiji opines that what does it avail us to know the future? Or why not merge both the past and the future into the 'present? The present or the past does have a future. And when change confronts us from moment to moment, to think of some remote future is building castles in the air. And only a fool builds castles in the air. The present for him, means our duty at this moment. If we put all our strength into doing our duty, as we know it at this moment, we shall have made the highest human effort. Sorrow springs from dreaming of the future and from lamenting the past. Hence one who concerns himself with the present and does his duty has neither birth nor death.
Key Words: Gandhian principles, Purification, Serenity, Morality, Non-Interference, Eternal Principles
Research Scholar1, Dept. of Philosophy, S.V. University, Tirupati, Email:yarvasrinivasulureddy@gmail.com, Cell: 9492633211 Rtd. Professor2, Dept. of Philosophy, S.V. University, Tirupati.
GANDHIAN EXPERIMENT WITH TRUTH WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ASHRAM VOWS IN CHARACTER-BUILDING
Y. Sreenivasulu Reddy1, Prof. Abdul Sattar2
ABSTRACT
The present paper is an analytical exposition of the aims and objects of Gandhian experi- ment with truth with special emphasis on ashram vows in character-building. Herein, an attempt is made to bring into light the significance of ashram vows such as vow of truth, vow of ahimsa, vow of celibacy, vow of control of the palate, vow of non-thieving, vow regarding the untouch- ables, vow of swadheshi, vow of fearlessness, education through the vernaculars and, moral growth without compulsion in character-building. Prahlad was a devotee of god persecuted by his unbe- lieving father, the demon character-building through ashram vows were Mahatma Gandhi's most significant and revolutionary contributions to contemporary socio-political thought. Ashram vows are based on the fundamental concepts of satya and ahimsa brahmacharya, asteya, and aparigraha. These cardinal principles can be found in all the world's major religious and philosophical tradi- tions. Gandhi's originality lay in the way he fused them in both theory and practice.
Key Words: Truth, Mahatma Gandhi, Ashram vows, Satya, Ahimsa, Brahmacharya, Asteya, Aparigraha.
Research Scholar1, Dept. of Philosophy, S.V. University, Tirupati, Email:yarvasrinivasulureddy@gmail.com, Cell: 9492633211 Rtd. Professor2, Dept. of Philosophy, S.V. University, Tirupati.