| 1 | Anxiety and Perceived Stress among Women Victims of Domestic Violence: A Comparative Study |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
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Authors: Sukriti Banda* and Anjana Bhattacharjee**
Violence against women is one of the major global concerns. All around the world it poses a threat and brings the concerned women’s existence into question. It shatters the self-esteem, hurts the dignity of a women. Violence of any form poses a major threat on the health and wellbeing of a woman. It changes the women’s perception about everything around them and they tend to perceive everything as stressful. In this background the present study is an attempt to ascertain anxiety and perceived stress among women victims of domestic violence and to compare the findings with their non-victim counterparts. For the said purpose the study was conducted on 400 women victims of domestic violence and 400 non-victim women. They were selected randomly from different areas of Tripura. Data were collected from the subjects with the help of State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Perceived Stress Scale. Face to face interview technique was used for data collection and for data analysis,‘t’ test was employed. Findings of the present study showed that victim and non-victim women differed significantly with respect to their level of anxiety (state and trait) and perceived stress.
Keywords: Domestic Violence, Anxiety, Perceived Stress
*Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Tripura University Tripura, Email: anjanabhatta2008@yahoo.com.
**Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura, Email: anjanabhatta2008@yahoo.com
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| 2 | Perspectives of General Education Classroom Teachers regarding Children with Special Needs in Regular Classrooms |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
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, pp 6-14
Authors: Anuradha Sekhri*
As the diversity of students in general education classrooms seems to be widening at a continuous rate, so accommodations and modifications that are needed to meet the needs of each and every student. The efficiency of classroom teaching and learning is co-related to teacher training and qualification to perform the job in accordance with the requirements of the nature of tasks assigned to the teacher. The objective of the study was to study teachers’ views regarding knowledge, and understanding of inclusive education and to assess the Attitude in Acceptance of children with special needs (CWSN) in the Class. The descriptive exploratory survey design was employed in this study. As per design of the study, the evaluation of inclusive education was done in 12 districts of Punjab. Sampling techniques involved a combination of purposive and random selection of schools. Against the plan to evaluate 60 schools, 66 schools were covered. Data was collected from 63 classroom teachers, Most of the teachers’ responses reflected a lack of proper knowledge and understanding to explain and differentiate between basic concepts of inclusion, Inclusive Education and Integration, except 34 (53.7%) teachers who tried to explain the meaning of Inclusive Education. The responses of the teachers revealed a lack of knowledge and understanding of proper techniques of teaching and evaluation. 14 (30.2%) teachers suggested having separate schools for CWSN, which defeats the purpose and importance of IE Scheme. The responses reflected a mixture of positive and negative attitude of teachers in teaching the CWSN in Regular Class-room. Although teachers are concerned with the betterment of CWSN, their reluctance to accept them in regular classrooms is also reflected in their attitude. The major challenge faced by the teachers was that of not being trained adequately to teach CWSN for which organizing a training workshop and deployment of Special Educators was the only remedy suggested by them.
Keywords: General education classroom teachers, inclusive education, Knowledge, Attitude, Mainstreaming
* Research Associate, Institute for Development and Communication (IDC), Chandigarh, Email: anu.sek2010@gmail.com
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| 3 | Remediating Writing Difficulty in Spelling and Comprehension among Students : An Intervention Study |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
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, pp 15-19
Authors: Ashwini J. Gijare*
This research aimed at identifying and remediating writing difficulty in spelling and comprehension among school going students. Difficulties are observed in one or several areas of academics such as, reading, writing, spelling and mathematics resulting in poor academic performance. Writing difficulty in spelling and comprehension can be defined as when an individual is unable to complete daily routine academic writing activities due to incorrect spellings and comprehension skills. Sample was purposive. It consisted of 290 referrals from English medium school in Pune. The age range was 8-11 years (mean age was 9.5 years), out of 290 referrals 120 were identified as having writing difficulty in spelling and comprehension on Nimhans Index of Specific Learning Disability and Indian Child Intelligence Test. These 120 were divided into two equivalent groups: experimental and control. A Remedial Program for Writing Difficulty in Spelling and Comprehension skills among students was developed by the researcher. The program was executed to experimental group. Parental counseling was conducted for the experimental group. The results showed that experimental group scored significantly higher on all the tests, namely, verbal learning, learning names and spelling and comprehension test compared to control group.
Keywords: Writing difficulty, Spelling, Comprehension skills, Remedial program
*Consulting Psychologist, Shiv-Tej A , Flat No 11,Tejas Society Kothrud Pune 38, Maharastra. E- mail ID: ashwinigijare @yahoo.co.in
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| 4 | An Empirical Study on Metacognition of Senior Secondary Students |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
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, pp 20-25
In the field of educational psychology, metacognition is an emerging concept. Metacognition is a higher thinking skill that involves active control over the process of thinking that is used in learning situations, it includes knowledge about when and where to use particular strategies for learning in achieving learning goals. The aim of the present study was to investigate relationship between metacognition and achievement motivation of senior secondary students. The study also tried to find out the differences in the metacognition of senior secondary students based on gender, locality and type of management of institution. The study was conducted on the sample of 160 senior secondary students of Bengaluru, India. The Metacognition Inventory (Govil, 2003) was used to measure metacognition of students and Achievement Motivation Scale (Deo and Mohan, 2005) was used to measure students’ achievement motivation. Pearson’s Product moment correlation and ‘t’ test were employed to analyse the data. The findings of the study revealed that metacognition and achievement motivation of senior secondary students were positively correlated with each other, gender had no significant impact on the metacognition of senior secondary students, on the other hand there was significant difference in metacognition level of students of government institutions and private institutions and also there was significant difference in metacognition level of rural and urban senior secondary students. This study suggested the teachers to emphasize on constructivist approach in teaching and learning processes to promote metacognition in the students to construct and regulate their knowledge. Further the present study also recommended some strategies for students to enhance their metacognition.
Keywords: Metacognition, achievement motivation, cognition, senior secondary students
*Research Scholar, Regional Institute of Education, Mysuru, Karnataka, E-mail: deepu9432@gmail.com
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| 5 | Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT) by Peer Support Volunteers (PSVs) for Suicide Prevention in Farmers of Punjab |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
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, pp 26-32
Authors: Amandeep Singh*, Harprit Kaur** and Sarabjeet Singh***.
Every year over 800000 persons worldwide lost their lives by suicide (WHO, 2014). Recently, there has been 118 % increase in Farmers’ suicide in Punjab from 2015-2016 (NCRB, 2018). With such alarming rate of farmer suicide in Punjab, Cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT) was used by trained peer support volunteers(PSVs) to prevent suicidality, cognitive distortion and enhance resilience among farmers of Punjab. The study involved a total of 65 farmers from Fatehgarh Sahib, Patiala, Mansa and Sangrur. They were screened by 32 trained peer support volunteers by the Suicide Behaviours Questionnaire-Revised (SBQ-R) and those whose’ scores were above the threshold, were given Cognitive Distortions Scale (CDS) and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC). They were given CBT extending over 2 months by those trained PSVs.Paired samples t-test results of pre and post intervention phases revealed that intervention had significantly alleviated suicidality (t= 7.289, p=0.01), self-criticism (t= 13.205, p=0.01), self-blame (t= 5.664, p=0.01), hopelessness (t= 3.142, p=0.05), helplessness (t= 9.119, p= 0.01) and preoccupation with danger (t= 4.395, p=0.05) and enhanced resilience (t= -14.031, p= 0.05).Cognitive behaviour therapy proved to be effective in inhibiting suicidal and cognitive distortion while enhancing resilience of the farmers studied. Several implications were drawn are discussed.
Keywords: Cognitive behaviour therapy, suicide, peer support valunteers.
*Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Mobile no. 8699224755 & Email: ammandeep5192@hotmail.com.
** Associate Professor & Head, Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Mobile no. 9988357025 & Email: harprit.kaur@yahoo.com.
*** Professor, Department of Agri. Jour. Lang., Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Mobile no. 9814612004 & Email: sarabjeetsingh@pau.edu
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| 6 | Moderating role of Resilience on association of Emotional Functioning with Depression among Breast Cancer Patients |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
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, pp 33-38
Authors: Jyoti Srivastava*, Sandhya Singh Kaushik**, Mallika Tewari***,and Hari Shankar Shukla****
Diagnosis and treatment of cancer is significantly associated with depression. Emotional functioning and resilience are coping resources of psychological distress. The study aimed to identify the prevalence of depression and to examine whether or not resilience moderates the association of Emotional functioning with depression in breast cancer patients. A total of 99 breast cancer patients who were registered at Surgical oncology unit, SS Hospital, BHU, India completed DASS Scale, EORTC QLQ C30 Scale, and Connor Davidson resilience scale. As being a part of a larger study going on at Institute of Medical sciences, BHU, India, only scores on Depression dimension from DASS scale and emotional functioning dimension of EORTC QLQ C30 scale were taken for the present study. The prevalence of depressive symptoms was 69% while approx 58% patients suffered from mild to moderate level of depression. Resilience, emotional functioning and their interaction were significantly associated with depression. Resilience significantly moderated the association of emotional functioning with depression among breast cancer patients (B=0.57, ß=.196, p<.05).It was concluded thatthere was a high prevalence of depression in breast cancer patients. Resilience could moderate the association of emotional functioning with depression. Adequate emotional functioning and resilience based interventions should be provided to alleviate psychological distress.
Keywords: Resilience, Psychological Distress, Emotional Functionin
*Research Scholar, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,UP, Email: jyti.srvstva@gmail.com(Corresponding Author).
**Professor, Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP,Email-profsskbhu@yahoo.com
****Professor, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University,Varanasi, UPEmail-drmtewari@gmail.com
4Distinguished Professor, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP. Email-harishukla@gmail.com
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| 7 | Major Barriers Influencing the Implementation of Active Learning in the Secondary Schools: The case of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 39-46
Authors: Messeret Assefa*
Many educators today agree that students learn more in an active learning setting than they do in a chalk and talk method of learning environment. The present paper aims to examine the major barriers influencing the implementation of active learning in the secondary schools. Quantitative and qualitative approaches were used to collect data from five randomly selected government secondary schools of Addis Ababa. The study was carried out in between January, 2018 up to April 2018. The researcher developed a 4-likert scale questionnaire of three main parts. These, three aspects known to contribute to the barriers of active learning that included learning resource, time factors and, large class size and they are frequently cited issues in the literature on active learning. Data were collected through a questionnaire administered to 98 teachers and 247 students from government secondary schools and were compared. The qualitative part includes FGD for both instructors and students and to the school principals an interview were conducted to elaborate on possible barriers that would hinder implementing active learning. The results of the first barrier indicated that both teachers and students have assured that the scarcity of learning resource. Further, they believe that it is an effective way to enhance students’ learning. In regards to, the time factor instructors were agreed with the problem of time factors to complete the text book if A.L was implemented but the students were disagreed this position of the teachers. To the third questions the teachers agreed the effect of large class room while the students were disagreeing on this point too. The need for active learning implementation in a class room setting for supporting students is endorsed. Essentially within teaching and learning process, for the productivity of teaching besides classroom management, students should be given chances so that they can be active learner
Keywords: Learning resource, time factors, large class room and secondary school
*Associate Professor,College of Education and Behavioral Studies, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Addis Abba University, Ethiopia, Email: messeret13@gmail.com
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| 8 | The Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depressed Younger and Older Clients |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 47-52
Authors: Mohammad Kianbakht* and Kr. Sajid Ali Khan**
A few previous studies have examined age as a moderator of cognitive behavioral treatment for depression. In this clinical intervention, the outcomes of 11 younger and 11 older depressed clients, treated with cognitive behavior therapy, were compared.The study was based on a quasi-experimental design and include two groups with pre-post-test design with follow-up. Purposive sampling technique was used and 22 total numbers of participants on the basis of the purposive sampling technique. The results demonstrated that cognitive behavioral therapy, in terms of depression management is more effective in younger clients rather than the older ones.It was concluded that cognitive behavioural therapy was a proper intervention for reducing the depression but more effective for younger ones. These findings contribute to the broader literature on treatment heterogeneity, in particular, the impact of age, and may inform personalized care for persons seeking depression treatment in primary care settings.
Keywords: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, depression, younger and older clients
*Research Scholar, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh(UP), India, Email: mkkianbakht@gmail.com
**Associate Professor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh(UP), India. Email: mkkianbakht@gmail.com
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| 9 | An analysis of Scientific Temper within Mizo Adolescents |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 53-60
Authors: Nitu Kaur* and R.P. Vadhera**
The national curriculum frameworks (NCFs) have been highlighting the ways of learning and doing school science in a manner that nurtures the inbuilt natural tendencies of learners such as curiosity, creativity, cooperative investigation and spirit of inquiry to reveal the real truth. Scientific temper is an affective construct of an individual and its manifestation as a trait in school students helps in science learning. It is defined as a frame of mind that accepts truth in its real form without subjecting it to any kind of influence which is in harmony with nature of science (NOS). But sadly, the real nature of science is in a compromised state owing to widening gap between the intended and acquired school science curriculum. A misinterpreted nature of science is communicated to the students through traditional school science leading to misconceptions. Moreover, the traditional school science is taught in a way that very few linkages are made between the curricular content and the real life. This might also be the cause of declining interest of students in science as they grow up. The present research paper is an attempt to study the level of scientific temper within secondary school students of Mizoram. A comparative analysis of their scientific temper on various dimensions of scientific temper was also performed. Gender related differences were also investigated. The sample comprised of 1134 students (532 boys and 602 girls) of class X from 34 MBSE (Mizoram Board of School Education) affiliated schools in Aizawl district of Mizoram, India. Stratified random sampling technique was used to pool out the sample. Results revealed that scientific temper in the students is of satisfactory level. However, school practices are quite contradictory to the notion of scientific temper and hence students have developed a phobia towards science. It seems that in spite of favorability in student level factor for learning science there is an in-favorability of school level factors of teaching science. This incompatibility between teaching and learning creates tension, confusion, and fear within students. The way science is taught at secondary level it seems it is not taking advantage of this affective trait of students, rather students find science learning quite difficult for them.
Keywords: Scientific Temper, Mizo Adolescents
*Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram 796 004, India, Email: nitukaurmzu@mzu.edu.in,
Corresponding author
** Professor and Pro-Vice Chancellor, Department of Education, Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram - 796 004, India, Email:
rpvadhera55@gmail.com
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| 10 | Self-construal and Work-Family Positive Spillover: Moderating Effect of Perceived Spousal Reciprocity in Married Working Women |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 61-67
Authors: Nuzhat-ul-Ain* and Faiza Safdar**
The present study aimed to the find the relationship between relational interdependent self-construal, perceived spousal reciprocity and work-family positive spillover in married working women. A sample comprised of 210 married women school teachers including 105 government teachers (Mage=40.0) and 105 private teachers (Mage=35.9) married and working for at least one previous year. Pearson Product Moment analysis revealed significant positive relationship between relational interdependent self-construal, perceived spousal reciprocity, and positive work-family spillover. Findings of moderation analysis revealed that self-construal and perceived spousal reciprocity were the significant predictors of positive Work-Family Spillover. Overall model explained 44% variance in Work-Family Spillover. It was revealed that higher level of perceived spousal relationship strengthens the relationship between self-construal and work-family spillover. Females with high relational interdependent self-construal and high spousal reciprocity will experience higher work-family positive spillover (B=0.51, p < .001). The result revealed that females with low relational interdependent self-construal and low spousal reciprocity will experience lower work-family positive spillover (B=0.54, p < .001). The results were discussed in the light of previous literature and theoretical background.
Keywords: self-construal, perceived spousal reciprocity, work-family spillover, working women
*Program Officer, Rising Sun Education and Welfare Society, Lahore, Pakistan, Email:nuzhatulain4@gmail.com
**Assistant Professor, Centre for Clinical Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Email:faiza.ccpsy@pu.edu.pk
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| 11 | Contributory Factors of Mathematical Achievement – A Study among School going Adolescents |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 68-75
Authors: Papri Das*, Atanu Dogra** and Sanjukta Das***
Mathematics is among the core subjects in the schools that help to unlock the mysteries and enhance rational thinking. It polishes symbolic representation and abstract reasoning. Apart from the recognition and importance given to Mathematics, poor achievers facing issues are yet to be solved. The aim of the present study was to see whether sex, intelligence, metacognitive awareness, executive functioning, working memory, processing speed, and mathematical anxiety predicted mathematical achievement or not. 54 males (screened from 105) and 53 females (screened from 100) studying in the CBSE schools aged 15-16 years comprised the sample, selected according to the inclusion & exclusion criteria. Mathematics Achievement Test, Mathematics Anxiety Scale and Junior Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (Version- B), were administered on the first session. On the second session, Digit Span, Letter Number Sequencing (WMI of WISC-IV), Symbol search, Coding (PSI of WISC-IV) and Comprehensive Trail Making Test were administered. Descriptive Statistics (Mean and S.D), Inferential Statistics (t-test) Correlation Statistics (Pearson Product Moment Correlation) and Prediction Statistics (Hierarchical Multiple Regression Analysis, following the statistical criterion) were computed. Results revealed that Mathematical Anxiety predicted Mathematical Achievement beyond all other predictor variables. (From HMRA).
Keywords: executive functioning; mathematical anxiety; mathematical achievement; processing speed; working memory
*M.Sc in Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India, e-mail id: papridas1721995@gmail.com, Correspondence address: 12, Sarat Bose Road, Post Office. Rajbari Colony, Birati, Kolkata, West Bengal, PIN: 700081
**Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India, e-mail id: atanudogra2006@yahoo.co.in
***Sanjukta Das, Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, India, e-mail id: sanjuktahope@gmail.com
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| 12 | Sex Education a Sensitive issue in Teaching-Learning Process: A study of Teachers Attitude towards Sex Education |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 76-80
Education is an attempt to mould and shape behavior of students. Education in every form modifies the personality of students for making them a responsible citizen. Since human beings living in this society have many inner urges and drives, one of them is sex i.e. a powerful drive. Children often become curious about things related to this drive and misleading, inadequate and improper information regarding such sensitive issue causes an unhealthy attitude. For educating our adolescents the role of teacher is very crucial. In this paper researcher has attempted to find out attitude of secondary school teachers towards sex education. The main objectives of the study were to study the attitude of secondary school teachers towards sex education and to compare their attitudes according to gender and age group. The sample of the study comprised 100 secondary school teachers selected randomly from CBSE schools of Varanasi. A self made tool with twenty five items was used to assess the attitude of teachers. The data was analyzed by using student’s t test. It was found that male and female school teachers had positive attitude towards sex education and also there was no difference in attitude of different age grouped teachers.
Keywords: Sex-education, secondary school teachers, drives.
*Research Scholar, Faculty of Education (K), Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221005, (U.P.), India,Email:- m.pooooh@gmail.com
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| 13 | Impact of Prolonged Deprivation and Goal Orientation on Behaviour Patterns of Senior Secondary Students |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
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, pp 81-87
Authors: Poonam Punia*, Rajiya** and Varuna Dahiya***
This article is based on the research conducted on senior secondary student for understanding the impact of prolonged deprivation, goal orientation and gender on their behaviour patterns. The study included 100 senior secondary school students selected on the basis of random sampling. Three standardized research tools viz; Prolonged Deprivation Scale, Goal Orientation Scale and Behaviour Patterns Scale were used for data collection. Analysis was done by using correlation, multiple regression and ANOVA. Results indicated that prolonged deprivation does not contribute significantly in determining the behaviour patterns; however, goal orientation and gender contribute significantly in determining the behaviour pattern of students. Findings of the study have implications for the educators in understanding that deprivation and goal orientation do not have significant role in determining the behaviour patterns of student but gender plays an important role. The results highlight that gender has emerged as the most influential factor in all the three domains studied, hence gender of the student should be kept in mind while providing any counselling, guidance or planning any strategy.
Keywords: Prolonged deprivation, goal orientation, behaviour patterns, senior secondary students
*Assistant Professor, Institute of Teacher Training and Research, B P S Women University, Khanpur Kalan,Sonepat –131305 (India),e-mail- poonampunia13@gmail.com, Corresponding author.
**Research Scholar, M.Phil student, Institute of Teacher Training and Research, B P S Women University, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat –131305 (India), e-mail:katariarajiya@gmail.com
***Assistant Professor, Institute of Teacher Training and Research, B P S Women University, Khanpur Kalan, Sonepat –131305 (India), e-mail: varunamannsandeep@gmail.com
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| 14 | Depression and Life Satisfaction: A Comparative Study among Social Networking Sites’ Users |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 88-92
Authors: Pragati Dixit* and Mahmood S. Khan**
Present investigation was aimed to determine the influence of social networking sites on depression and life satisfaction among adolescents as the culture of online networking has become an integral part in the life of every individual particularly adolescents. The sample of the study consists of 90 adolescents that was chosen from various senior secondary schools through purposive sampling technique from Aligarh district. Data were collected by administering Mental Health Inventory-38 developed by Rand Group (1983) which comprised of six subscales and two global scales. Only two subscales named depression and life satisfaction were taken into consideration for present investigation. Data were analyzed by applying t-test and adolescents were found to differ significantly in terms of depression. Though, the difference was not found to be significant for life satisfaction. The trend of results also showed that adolescents who use social networking sites for more time have higher level of depression as compared to the adolescents who use social networking sites for less than one and two hours.
Keywords: Adolescents, Depression, Life satisfaction, Social networking sites
*Post Doctoral Fellow, Dept. of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, Email:d.pragati@yahoo.com
**Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, Email: profmahmoodkhan@yahoo.com
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| 15 | Depression among Adolescents: The Role of Internet Addiction and Sex |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
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, pp 93-97
Authors: Sangeeta Rath*, Prangya Paramita Priyadarshini Das** and Priti Sriranjan***
Excessive use of the internet among adolescents has been associated with many mental health problems including depression. The study investigated the depression of adolescents with high internet addiction and adolescents with low internet addiction as well as those of boys and girls. The study adopted a 2 (adolescents with high internet addiction versus adolescents with low internet addiction) x 2 (adolescent boys versus adolescent girls) factorial design. Two hundred and forty participants (124 adolescents with low internet addiction and 116 adolescents with high internet addiction) out of four hundred participants were purposively selected from different high schools and +2 colleges of Cuttack and Khurdha districts of Odisha, India. The participants of all four groups (adolescent boys with high internet addiction, adolescent boys with low internet addiction, adolescent girls with high internet addiction and adolescent girls with low internet addiction) were compared with respect to their level of depression. The results indicated that adolescents with high internet addiction were more depressed than the adolescents with low internet addiction. Adolescent girls were found to be more depressed as compared to adolescent boys.
Keywords: depression, virtual adolescents, sex differences, internet addiction.
*Professor and Head,P.G. Department of Psychology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, Email: sangeeta.rath@yahoo.com
**Assistant Professor,Department of Psychology,BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar, Odisha,Email: pritisriranjan@gmail.com
***Ph.D. Scholar, P.G. Department of Psychology, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack, Odisha, Email: prangya.ppdasresearch@gmail.com
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| 16 | Correlates of Suicidal Ideation in Non-Depressed College Students |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
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, pp 98-104
Authors: Mayank Upmanyu*, Suresh Kumar** and Rakesh Kumar Behmani***
The current study was designed to examine the correlates of suicide ideation in non-depressed college students. An initial sample of 1200 (600 males, 600 females) college students were administered Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale. From initial sample, a final sample of 100 non-depressed males and 100 non-depressed females was selected. The participants were administered Beck’s Scale of Suicide Ideation, Hopelessness Scale, Automatic Thought Questionnaire, Eysenck Personality Questionnaire, Sarason’s Social Support Questionnaire, Revised Life Orientation Scale and Moos Family Environment Scale. Regression Analyses revealed differential salient predictors of suicide ideation for non-depressed males and females. Negative cognition referring to hopelessness was found to be a salient predictor of suicide ideation for males, while two personality dimensions referring to psychoticism and neuroticism, and affective dysregulation emerged as salient predictors of suicide ideation for females. The study suggests different intervention targets for non-depressed male and female college students.
Keywords: Suicidal ideation, depression, adolescents,
*Research Student, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana), Email:
** Assistant Professor, Head of Department, Department of Psychology, P. G. G. College Sector-11, Chandigarh, E-mail: - chahalsuresh19@gmail.com
***Professor and Head, Department of Applied Psychology, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar (Haryana), Email: rakeshgjust@gmail.com
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| 17 | A cross-sectional study of Adolescent Aggression |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
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Authors: Ranjana* and Nandini Moudgil**
Adolescence is often considered as the period of storm and stress. Aggression is an intentional act carried out to hurt or injure the other person and includes varied forms like physical, ver-bal, indirect aggression etc. The present investigation was attempted to find out the influence of gender and age on aggression of adolescents. The sample comprised of 300 adolescents, 150 adolescents (75 females and 75 males) belonging to the age group of 12 to 14 yrs, and 150 adolescents (75 females and 75 males) belonging to 18 to 20 yrs , drawn from different government schools and colleges of Yamuna Nagar and Kurukshetra districts of Haryana. The participants were tested on the Aggression Questionnaire (Buss and Warren, 2000). Data were analysed with the help of ANOVA . Results showed significant influence of gender and age on adolescents’ aggression. The results obtained highlight how preventive and develop-mental programmes for curbing aggression among adolescents need to be tailor made accord-ing to the age and gender of the adolescents, for effective management of rising aggression among adolescents.
Keywords: Adolescents, Gender, Age
*Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Email: singhranja-na.09@gmail.com
**Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Email: nan-dini.moudgil@gmail.com
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| 18 | Enhancing Responsibility among Open-School Students: Development of an Intervention Package |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
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, pp 113-119
Authors: Rekha B. Raveendran* and Manikandan, K.**
Education aims at the overall development of the individual and school is the agency through which it is accomplished. Open-schooling gives a chance to those people fails to attend regular stream due to many reason. Responsibility is a task or commitment to complete satisfactorily that an individual should perform. Role of responsibility is relevant among open-school students as they are handling multiple roles in life. This study tried to develop an intervention package to enhance responsibility among open-school students. There were 150 participants in the study, 10 participants in each group. ‘Responsibility indicator’ (Rekha & Manikandan, 2012) was used to collect data. Interventions used for the study were Guided Somato Psychic Relaxation, Person cantered Counselling, Assertiveness training, and Surya Namaskaram. The interventions were given to each 15 groups for 8 months. Result revealed that interventions and was effective in enhancing responsibility of open-school students to a considerable level.
Keywords: Academic competence, Intervention, Open-school students, Person Cantered counselling, Responsibility.
* KSCSTE Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Behavioural Sciences, Kannur University, Kerala, Email : rekhashishiram@gmail.com
** Professor in Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Calicut, Kerala, Email : manipsych@gmail.com
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| 19 | Effect of Working Status of Mother and Academic Scores on the Psychological Well-Being of Higher Secondary School Students |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
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Authors: Mohammed Ruman* , Kavita Pathak** , and Rinju George***
Adolescence is a transition phase for secondary school students as they go through physical and emotional changes. Mother act as a pillar in this very sensitive and important phase of a student’s life. Of late, there has been a remarkable growth in the number of mothers entering the workforce either because of monetary needs or being self-independent. This has prompted a radical shift in the goals and practices of raising a child when compared to the non-working mothers. The present paper attempts to find the effect of mother’s working status and academic scores on the psychological well-being of higher secondary school students. Participants of the study consisted of 200 higher secondary school students (16-18 years). `Students were selected using random sampling technique from the city of Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. The tool used includes academic scores of students during the last three years and Ryff’s psychological well-being scale. The data obtained were analyzed statistically by using independent sample t-test and two-way ANOVA. Results of the study indicated that there exists no significant difference in psychological wellbeing of students based on mother’s working status, but it clearly shows that the students who have high academic scores tend to have better psychological wellbeing when compared with their counterparts who have low academic scores. Results also find no significant interaction effect of mothers working status and academic scores on the psychological wellbeing of students. The present study implies that the child’s holistic development is not solely dependent on the mother but the whole family and society contributes to it.
Keywords: Mother’s Working Status, Academic Achievement, Psychological Well-being, Adolescents
1School of Education, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, Email: Email: m.ruman086@gmail.com
2School of Education, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, Email: kavitapathak01@gmail.com
3Centre for Advanced Research & Training [CART], CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, Karnataka, Email: rinju.george @christuniversity.inIndian Journal of Psychology and Education
July, 2019, Vol. 11, No. 2, pp 120-125
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| 20 | Happiness, Gratitude and Anger among Vipassana Meditators and Non-Meditators |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 126-131
Authors: Saurabh Chavan*, Juhi Deshmukh ** and Bhupender Singh***
The purpose of this research was to explore how vipassana meditators and non-meditators differ in happiness, gratitude and anger. Young adults (n=120) with age ranging from 25 to 35 years equally divided into three groups viz. beginner meditators, experienced meditators and non-meditators were selected for the study. They were administered Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Hills and Argyle, 2002); Gratitude Questionnaire (McCullough, 2002) and Clinical Anger Scale (Snell, 2013). The difference between the groups was analyzed by using One Way ANOVAwith bonferroni post hoc correction test.Results showed that there was significant difference among beginner meditators, experienced meditators and non-meditators on mean scores of happiness [F (2, 117) = 32.22, p<.01], gratitude [F (2, 117) = 15.99, p<.01] and anger [F (2, 117) = 5.10, p<.01].Bonferroni post hoc correction test showed that mean scores in happiness among non-meditators (M = 106.18, SD = 18.17), beginner meditators (M = 127.83, SD = 15.821) and experienced meditators (M = 138.20, SD = 16.73) were significantly different. Also the mean scores in gratitude among non-meditators (M = 30.63, SD = 6.28), beginner meditators (M = 34.25, SD = 7.00) and experienced meditators (M = 38.33, SD = 4.76) were significantly different. Whereas, the mean score in anger among non-meditators (M = 106.18, SD = 18.17), beginner meditators (M = 127.83, SD = 15.82) and experienced meditators (M = 138.20, SD =16.73) were not significantly different. However, the mean scores in anger among non-meditators and experienced meditators were significantly different.
Keywords: Happiness, gratitude, anger, meditators, vipassana
* M.A. (Clinical Psychology), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharastra; Email:saurabh.diwakar.chavan@gmail.com
** Juhi Deshmukh (Ph.D, Assistant Professor), Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharastra, Email: juhi.1609@yahoo.co.in
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| 21 | ‘Effect of Comprehensive Child Development Program (CCDP) on Cognitive and Interpersonal responses among middle aged children: A Gender Based Study' |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 132-140
Authors: Sujata Honap*, Veena A. Shepal**, and Mrunal D. Paranjape***
Middle childhood is an important developmental phase which contributes to the foundations of cognitive and interpersonal abilities that will lead to a productive and fulfilling adult life. This study explores the role of gender in effect of intervention program among children between ages 7-12 years. Total 1107 children (574 boys and 533 girls) from Pune participated in Comprehensive Child Development Program (during 2012-15) which comprised of seven day intervention (duration of 35 clock hours). This intervention was based on Guilford’s SOI model and assessment was done using Behavior Observations and Rating Checklist. ANOVA was used for statistical investigation. Results indicated towards the positive effects of CCDP program in enhancing the cognitive and interpersonal responses among children.
Keywords: SOI Intervention, Gender, Children, Cognitive, Interpersonal.
*Head, Potential Enhancement Services, JnanaPrabodhini Institute of Psychology,Pune-411030, Maharastra, Email:sujata.honap@jnanaprabodhini.org Contact number-+91 9420178020
**Research Assistant, Potential Enhancement Services, JnanaPrabodhini Institute of Psychology, Pune-411030, Maharastra, Email: veena.shepal@gmail.com
***Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, S.P. Pune University, Pune,Maharastra, Email:
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| 22 | Is Success an Elusive Phenomenon for Working Women? : An Enquiry |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 141-148
Authors: Suruchi Bhatia* and Gopa Bhardwaj**
Empowerment is a value-laden, culturally-specific construct, it's determinants with regard to women may vary with changes in social, religious, and cultural norms. In view of the nature of this construct, the present study makes a concise and unbiased attempt to identify, understand, analyse and interpret various determinants and trajectories of women empowerment in the Indian scenario. Qualitative data were gathered from primary (i.e. in-depth, semi-structured interviews of working women in positions of decision-making power within organisations; N = 30) and secondary (i.e. autobiographies and biographies of salient Indian women personalities; N = 7) sources which were then analysed and compared using content analysis. The findings of the study showed childhood socialisation, education, personality and motivation, career development, power and politics, and availability of support systems as being poignant themes that shape and explain the popular Indian narrative surrounding women empowerment. The themes so identified only go on to reiterate the critical role of empowerment in determining women's position in contemporary Indian society.
Keywords: women empowerment, personality, career development, power and politics
* Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, Shyama Prasad Mukherji College, University of Delhi, Email: suruchibb@gmail.com
** Retired Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Email: gopa.bhardwaj@gmail.com
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| 23 | Effect of Peer-led Concept Mapping Instruction on Academic Achievement in Biological Science of Secondary School Students. |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 149-153
Authors: T. Vani*and Shabana**
In the present era, the main aim of education is to increase the learners' level of cognition. However, in the secondary schools of Chhattisgarh, the students' academic performance has been poor over recent years. Even though educationalists had made many efforts in improving the teaching-learning process, there is still a search for constructivist methods for optimal academic achievement of the students. So this study was intended to investigate the effect of peer-led concept mapping instruction on academic achievement in the biological science of secondary school students. A sample of two hundred IX standard students from two secondary schools (one Government and one Private) from Durg district of Chhattisgarh, participated in the experiment. An equivalent number of hundred students were assigned to the control and experimental group. The control group used the conventional method while the experimental group was exposed to peer-led concept mapping instruction. Self-constructed Achievement test on Biological science and concept maps were used in pre and post-test administration to measure the effect of peer-led concept map instruction on academic achievement in biological science. In the findings, the scores of the experimental group were significantly higher than the control group which revealed that peer-led concept mapping instruction has a perceptible effect on academic achievement in the biological sciences of secondary school students.
Keywords: Peer-led concept mapping instruction(PLCMI), Academic achievement, biological science
*Assistant Professor, Bhilai Maitri College,Risali, Bhilai Nagar ,Durg dist. (C.G.),corresponding Author E-mail: t.vani.28@gmail.com
**Assistant Professor, Kalyan P.G. College, Bhilai Nagar (C.G.),E-mail: shabi15@yahoo.com
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| 24 | Job Satisfaction of Teachers: A Study of Public schools of three districts of Punjab |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 154-158
Authors: Deepika Gupta* and Harinder Singh Gill**
The purpose of this study was to investigate the concept of job satisfaction of teachers and difference in their job satisfaction level based on type of school and gender. A survey-based descriptive research was done. A group of 750 teachers (375 from primary schools and 375 from high schools) were selected as sample in this investigation from three districts of Punjab- Amritsar, Gurdaspur and TarnTaran. The short form of Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire (MSQ) was used to collect the data. T- test was used to check the variance in job satisfaction based on type of school and gender. The results showed that both primary and high school teachers varied in their intrinsic and extrinsic job satisfaction level whereas both males and females have same level of extrinsic job satisfaction only. The findings of this study throw light on improving the satisfaction of teachers to improve the quality of education and overall development of students. The recommendations made include the need to improve working conditions, recognition, variety and creativity in job.
Keywords: Job Satisfaction, Gender, Teachers, Schools
*Research Scholar, Punjab Technical University,504 Aurum, PBEL City, Peeramcheru Village. Hyderabad 500091, Email Id- Deepika.2615@gmail.co
**Director, Principal, Punjab Technical University, Rayat-Bahra Institute of Management, Hoshiarpur Rayat-Bahra Institute of Management, V.P.O- Bohan, Distt Hoshiarpur, Punjab, India 146104.Email Id- harindersinghmajitha@yahoo.co.in
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| 25 | Personality as a Correlate of Mental Health among Metropolitan Adolescents of India |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 159-164
Authors: Gayatri Raina* and Priyanka Goyal**
Besides the way we think, feel and behave, our unique individuality has a significant contribution on our mental health. Some individuals are more prone to mental illness and psychopathology because of their characteristics and personality traits, whereas some others experience higher level of mental health because of their distinct personality dispositions. The present study was planned and executed with the aim to investigate the effect of adolescent's personality on their mental health. The sample comprised of 300 students studying in ninth and tenth standard in public schools of Delhi. In order to assess the personality of the selected sample of adolescents, Personality Assessment Questionnaire (PAQ, Rohner, 1983 cited from Roher, 2005)was administered which consists of seven dimensions, i.e., hostility, dependence, negative self-esteem, negative self-adequacy, emotional unresponsiveness, emotional instability and negative worldview. Mental Healthy Inventory (MHI-38) by Davies, Sherbourne, Peterson and Ware (1998) was administered for evaluating the two broad domains of mental health i.e., psychological distress and psychological well-being. Correlation analysis and step wise regression analysis were carried out in order to study the effect of personality on psychological distress and psychological well-being among adolescents. The results revealed that:i) Hostility, negative self-esteem, negative self-adequacy, emotional unresponsiveness and negative worldview have significant positive correlation with psychological distress. Hostility and negative self-esteem have emerged as significant predictor variable for psychological distress.ii)Another important finding is that hostility, negative self-esteem and negative worldview have a significant negative correlation with psychological well-being whereas, and dependence has a significant positive correlation with it. Hostility, negative self-esteem and dependence have emerged as significant predictor variables for psychological well-being.
Keywords: Adolescents,personality, psychological distress, psychological well-being.
*Asstt. Prof., Dept of Psychology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla-171005 (H.P.), India. Email: gayatri.raina3@gmail.com.
**Research Scholar, Dept of Psychology, Himachal Pradesh University, Summer Hill, Shimla-171005 (H.P.), India. Email: priyanka@invertsugar.in
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| 26 | Does Visualization facilitate Insight? A Mixed-Methods Investigation of the Relevance of Context in Insight Problem-Solving |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 165-175
Authors: Kamakshi Khosla*
This study investigates the impact of explicit pictorial presentation of insight problems on participants’ problem-solving abilities. For this purpose, a total of 60 post-graduate students (M = 22, F = 38) were recruited and exposed to 5 sets of control (only textual presentation of problem) and experimental conditions (both textual and pictorial presentation of problem). The results obtained indicate a statistically significant difference between the response accuracy rates of participants in control and experimental conditions t(58) = -6.86, p < 0.01. Additionally,Cohen’s d was estimated at 1.77, which is a large effect based on Cohen’s (1988) guidelines. These results suggest that when in the course of problem-solving an explicit hint for the use of a specific visually presented stimulus is provided, the reasoning mechanism establishes a sub goal to find a relation between this stimulus and the target problem, and that the problem-solvers’ perception and reasoning faculties interact to construct a representation of the stimulus and to find elements of that description which are then applied to solve the problem.
Keywords: Insight Problem-Solving, Visual Comprehension, Dynamic Context Theory, Mental Rotation and Mental Reorganization in Problem-Solving.
Psychology Student (Final Year), Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Delhi (North Campus), Delhi Email: khoslakamakshii@gmail.com
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| 27 | Mathematics Teachers’ Perceptions on Developing Students’ Visualization in Mathematics |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 176-185
Authors: Mulugeta Atnafu* and Demis Zergaw **
The purpose of this study was to assess mathematics teachers’ perceptions on developing students’ visualization in mathematics. The study used survey design with quantitative research method, and 183 teachers were selected using stratified random sampling based on sex, program, level of teaching, and year of service. Questionnaire was developed employing Likert scale in order to collect data which were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, independent t-test, and one and two way ANOVA. Outcomes suggested that the performance of mathematics teachers in developing students' visualization in mathematics, designing lessons and teaching concepts using visualization techniques, exposing students to practice visualization of mathematical concepts, and assessing students’ on visualizing mathematical concepts was moderate. Besides, problems were observed in teaching mathematics using animation/simulation/video/computer application, experimentation and manipulatives. Teachers undergoing training for their second degree, teaching in preparatory-level schools and with longer years of service were not able to implement different types of mathematical visualization techniques. Based on the outcomes, such measures as providing necessary visualization materials, redesigning mathematics curriculum and textbooks, and training teachers were recommended to overcome the problem.
Keywords: visualization, design, teaching, practice, assessment, mathematics
*Associate Professor, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,Email:mulugetaayele97@gmail.com
** Assistant Professor, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Email: demis.zergaw@aau.edu.et
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| 28 | Perception of Teachers and Administrators about Barriers to the Implementation of Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 186-193
Authors: Renu Bala* and Sandeep Berwal**
This paper examined the perceptions of teachers and school heads regarding factors that impede the implementation of inclusive education in primary schools of Haryana. The sample comprised 56 teachers and 28 school heads selected from 28 government primary schools. A self-developed perception scale, containing 30 items divided into three sections namely perception towards physical barriers, perception towards administrative barriers and perception towards attitudinal barriers, was administered. The score value for each item of the scale was calculated and item rating was assigned. The administrative barriers were perceived as top factors by teachers and head teachers for impeding inclusion. The teachers perceived lack of encouragement by the school head to use technology in the classroom as the highest barrier to inclusion, whereas head teachers perceived faulty norms of appointment of special teachers as the topmost barriers to the implementation of inclusive education. It is recommended that barriers perceived by head teachers and teachers should be removed to ensure successful inclusive practices in compliance with legislative measures. The study has its implications for the policymakers, parents, school administrators, media personnel, rehabilitation professionals and children with disabilities.
Keywords: Perception, Teachers, Administrators, Barriers to Inclusive Education
*Special Education Teacher, Directorate of Education, NCT, Delhi, Corresponding Author, Email: renuberwal2004@gmail.com
**Professor, Department of Education, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University, Jind, Haryana, Email: berwal_suhani@yahoo.com
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| 29 | Effect of Sudarshan Kriya Yoga Practices on Positive and Negative Emotions |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 194-198
Authors: Bodhraj Kumkaria.*, Neelam**, Anjana kumari***and O. P Sharma,.****
Studies on affective well-being have shown the beneficial role of positive emotions on cognitive processing and the harmful role of negative emotions on coping, stress and health status. Studies have shown that yoga practices reduce anxiety and depression and improve wellbeing. Sudarshan kriya yoga (SKY), a unique yogic breathing practice, involves several types of cyclical breathing patterns, ranging from slow and calming to rapid and stimulating.The aim of the study was to,examine the impact of ‘Sudarshan kriya yoga’ practices on the positive and negative affect in normal healthy adults.A group of 20( equal number of male and female) participants were selected for the study, The age range was 35 to 45 years.Assessment was carried out on the before and after intervention, using a modified version of Positive Affect Negative Affect Scale (PANAS). It has ten questions each to measure positive affect (PA) and negative affect (NA). The t-test was employed to differentiate between the pre and post testing data of the positive and negative experience of the participants. The results indicated that the practice of SudarshanKriya Yoga enhanced the positive experience and reduced negative experiences of the participants.
Keywords: ‘Sudarshan kriya yoga’, positive affect, negative affect.
*Research scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (RAJ.), Email: bodhrajkumkaria@gmail.com
**Research Scholar,Department of Psychology,JNVU, Jodhpur(RAJ.),Email:Chejaraneelam@gmail.com
***Research scholar, Department of Psychology, Bhupal Nobles University, Udaipur (RAJ.), Email:dr.devenda123@gmail.com
****Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur (RAJ.), Email:Opbrd65@gmail.com
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| 30 | Impact of Spiritual Orientation on Self-Esteem of Adolescent Students |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 199-202
Authors: Jimmy Mathew* and K.V. Krishna**
Self-esteem and spirituality are vital for effective human behavior and the maintenance of equilibrium. Researches have proven that numerous psychological factors contribute systematic methodologies to the maintenance of adequate and appropriate behaviors in adolescents. Transpersonal psychology seems to show positive signs in enhancing well-being in adolescence. Systematic investigation shows that high spiritual orientation energizes individuals to strengthen their psychological features and enables them to face the difficulties of life easily. Present study tried to unearth the effect of spiritual orientation on self-esteem, to identify the gender variations, family type and to recognize the effect of parenthood on self-esteem of the adolescents. The study utilized Descriptive Survey Research Design in urban and sub-urban Higher Secondary School Students (n=450) of six different schools of Thrissur district, Kerala. Purposive Sampling technique was employed. Spirituality Index of Well-Being (Daleman, 2004) and Self-Esteem Scale (Rosenber, 1979) were used. Correlation and ANOVA, were used to analyze data. Results revealed positive relationship between spiritual orientation and self-esteem. With greater levels of Spiritual Orientation, in both boys and girls, Self-Esteem remained the same.
Keywords: Spiritual Orientation, Self-Esteem, Adolescence.
*Research Scholar, Department of Psychology,Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, Email:JimmyKalli@gmail.com
Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology,Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu,Email: kvkrishna007@gmail.com
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| 31 | Impact of Life Skill Training on Creativity among Adolescents |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 203-208
Authors: Himanshi Sharma*
The present study was an attempt to examine the impact of life skill training on creativity of adolescents. For this study purposive sampling technique was used. Sample for this study consists of 48 students of VIII class, out of which 31 students were boys and 17 were girls. These students were taking life skill training in government school of Delhi provided by Non-Government organisation. In the present study Pre- Post, experimental design was used, therefore for pre-test data was collected prior to the life skill training and post-test data was collected after one month of life skill training. To measure the creativity for pre and post-test Hindi version of Verbal Test of Creative Thinking scale by Baqer Mehdi (1970) was used. This scale measures the flexibility, originality and fluency. Collected data was analysed using SPSS package. Results obtained after the application of t-test and One way ANOVA are discussed in light of empirical evidence available. The paper discusses the research findings using the existing literature and highlights the implications of the study.
Keywords: Adolescents, Life skills, Creativity, Life skill training
*Research Scholar, Department of Adult and Continuing Education & Extension, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi , Email: shimanshi1192@gmail.com
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| 32 | Influence of Parental Attachment on Emotional Regulation and Decision-Making among Young Adults |
Indian Journal of Psychology and Education
Artilces 2019
, Vol 9
, No. 2
, pp 209-215
Authors: Titiksha Paul* and Jayasankara K. Reddy**
Parenting is a very difficult task as it takes more than just meeting the basic survival needs of the child. Parental attachment styles or the love and affection that a child gets from his parents during childhood can have a great impact on his/her overall performance in the future. . The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of parental (secure) attachment on emotional regulation and decision-making among young adults (18 to 25 years old). The Parental Attachment Questionnaire, Emotional Regulation Questionnaire and Iowa Gambling Pebl Task were used for measuring the criterion variables. Convenience sampling method was used. Correlation and t-test were calculated and it was found that there was a positive correlation of cognitive reappraisal with mothers as the facilitators of independence as well as source of support. It was also found that there was a positive correlation of cognitive reappraisal with fathers as a source of support and affective quality of relationship. Results also revealed that there are gender differences in Mother's Affective Quality of Relationship and source of support, Father's Affective Quality of Relationship, facilitators of Independence and source of support
Keywords: Secure attachment, Emotional Regulation, Decision-Making
* Student, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka,Email id: titikshapaul@gmail.com
** Associate Professor, Christ (Deemed to be University),Bangalore, Karnataka, Email id: jayasankara.reddy@christuniversity.in
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