Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Rashmi Upreti ¹, Ritu Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, College of Home Science, P.A.U., Ludhiana, Punjab, IN
2 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, College of Home Science, G.B.P.U.A.&T., Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

Most of the mobile phones nowadays are addressed as 'smartphone', as they offer more advanced computing power and connectivity than a contemporary mobile phone. Mental health experts are coming the term "smartphone slaves" for those persons who under goes behavioural changes that come with excessive usage of smartphones. In coming years, this addiction is likely to be growing even more common because of the rising demand and access of the smartphones. Surveysanddatareportmgaclearpicturethat smartphones are overpowering man and hence man is day by day becoming slaves of these smartphones. Youths are more susceptible of this addiction, and this addiction in turn harms their health, psychology, communication skills etc. Smartphones excessive usage affecting the face to face communication, replacing the relationships and hence affecting the family functioning. Literature reveals that gender of user has great impact over the usage of smartphones and its selection. Gender is associated with mobile phone involvement. Family support is very much fruitM to fight against the slavery, so, as much as possible keep the addicted person busy and involve them in household activities. Smartphone is an important and useful invention of science, without which it would be hard to survive. So, preventive steps should be taken and phone should be use with in limits.

Keywords

Adolescents, Cell Phones, Gender, Phantom Vibration Syndrome, Smartphone Addiction Therapy.

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Rashmi Upreti ¹, Seema Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The present study assessed and compared the adjustment patterns of adolescents in orphanages, single parent families and intact families. From the four selected cities of Punjab (Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, & Hoshiarpur), 100 school going adolescents were randomly selected trom the selected orphanages and 100 adolescents were selected under both single parent families and intact families trom the government schools. The sample was equally distributed across both the genders (Boys=50 & Girls=50, in each category). Therefore, total sample comprised of 300 respondents in the age group of 14-16 years. Bell's Adjustment Inventory adapted by Ojha was used to measure the adjustment of adolescents. Present study revealed that, overall, majority of adolescents residing with intact families reported medium level of adjustment. Adolescents trom orphanages reported significantly more problems in social adjustment and emotional adjustment. Overall analysis also revealed that orphans had more adjustment problems as compared to their counterparts. To make the teen adjusting, parents or caretakers should encourage their involvement in extra-curricular activities; they should try to be extremely friendly with them for understanding them better and should include them in decisions.

Keywords

Home Adjustment, Social Adjustment, Emotional Adjustment, Family, Teenagers.

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Rashmi Upreti ¹, Seema Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The present study assessed and compared the social maturity of adolescents in orphanages, single parent families and intact families. The sample consisted of300 adolescents in the age group of 14-16 years, trom the four selected cities of Punjab (Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Patiala, & Hoshiarpur). From the selected orphanages, 100 school going adolescents were drawn and also, 100 adolescents were selected under both single parent families and intact families trom the government schools. Respondents were equally distributed across both the genders (Boys 50, Girls=50, in each category). Self designed general information questionnaire along with the Social Maturity Scale was administered to collect the data. The results of the present study revealed that most of adolescents irrespective of their family type showed medium level of personal, interpersonal and social adequacy. Interestingly, total social maturity of most of the adolescents also found to be medium and almost negligible difference was found in their proportions across family type. Also, the adolescents from orphanages were found socially less mature as compared to those residing with intact families and with single parent families. Parents or caretakers can boost social maturity of the children by testing their capacity for observation and social learning, by make them learn how to become more socially mature, and by strengthening their poor peer relationships.

Keywords

Family Environment, Intact Families, Orphanges, Personal Adequacy, Single Parent Families, Social Adequacy.

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Rashmi Upreti ¹, Asha Chawla ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The present study explored the social-emotional development of rural adolescent girls of Punjab and also assessed the impact o intervention on the socio-emotional development of adolescent girls. The sample consisted of 150 adolescents from the selected villages of Malwa, Majha, and Doaba region of Punjab. Total six villages (two from each region) were selected, and short trainings were given in each village. The study findings concluded that after giving interventions, adolescent girls were found socially and emotionally empowered. The results also revealed significant differences at low level of socio-emotional development in the three villages. It is recommended that improved socio-emotional skills would help adolescent girls to avoid unfavorable situations in later life. Also, these skills would help them to be more creative, maintain healthier relationships, better stress managers, boost their academic scores and also help them in achieving greater self-awareness.

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Rashmi Upreti ¹, Prachi Bisht ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development & Family Studies, PAU, Ludhiana, Punjab, IN

Abstract

This paper highlights the role of mindfulness and its positive impact on women's health and well-being. Mindfulness allows individuals to focus on one task at a time, reducing stress and enhancing their ability to face challenges. Practicing mindfulness promotes physical well-being and active engagements, reduces tension about the future, and fosters deeper connections with others. Physical activities like yoga and walking meditation enhance flexibility, strength, balance, and overall well-being. While mindfulness cannot treat ailments directly, it enhances individuals' ability to cope with illness. In conclusion, it can be stated that mindfulness has the potential to enhance both physical and psychological well-being among women. It can relieve chronic pain, reduce stress and anxiety, promote positive emotions, and improve occupational performance. Additionally, mindfulness sustains interpersonal relationships, and encourages self-compassion. Cultivating mindfulness fosters emotional resilience, satisfaction with romantic relationships, and effective management of relationship-related stress.

Keywords

physical well-being, psychological well-being, meditation, women empowerment

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