Indian Journal of Positive Psychology https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp IJPP is a Quarterly referred Journal Published by IAHRW. The journal is a medium for empirical enquiry, theoretical papers, reviews, applied and policy related articles. The journal welcomes all modes of research: experimental, observational, interpretive, and survey. The aim is to provide quality information and enable scholarly deliberation contributing to the growth and success of Positive Psychology. We welcome proposals for articles that address important issues of positive psychology with special emphasis on: Positive Psychology, Positive Clinical Psychology, Positive Health Psychology, Positive Organizational Psychology, Positive Social Psychology Positive Developmental Psychology, Positive Community Psychology.. IAHRW Publications Private Limited en-US Indian Journal of Positive Psychology 2229-4937 The Influence of Perceived Autonomy Supportive Teacher Behavior on Students' School Connectedness https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222703 <p>Developmental milestones attached to students' age such cognitive and socio-emotional achievements sufficiently process perceived autonomy-supportive behaviors of their teachers inside the school and may further uplift the quality of their school connectedness as well. Using path analysis, this study found out that age of students is not a significant direct determinant of their perceived autonomy-supportive bahviors of teachers (β=-0.10; p=0.18) and indirectly to school connectedness (β=0.04; p=0.21). However, teachers' perceived autonomy-supportive behaviors are significant predictor of students' school connectedness (β=-0.43; p&lt;0.00). Its relevance is crucial in making the school climate more favorable to the students regardless of their age. Pertinent programs to focus on by school administrators were recommended.</p> Alphonse Maria Joaquim Mascarenhas 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Servant Leadership: Organizational Commitment among Millennial Employees https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222722 The purpose of the study was to find out the relationship between servant leadership and organizational commitment among millennial employees who worked in a public sector organization in the Western Caribbean. There seems to be an unresolved issue in terms of millennial retention in today's organizations and strategies to be used to prevent this from happening. In this quantitative research, the study found that servant leadership characteristics tend to have a positive relationship in terms of millennial employees' organizational commitment. The present study found a moderate strong positive correlation between servant leadership characteristics and organizational commitment among millennial employees, r(60) = 0.695, p &lt; .01. David Bennett 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Altruism, Gratitude and Hope among Young Adults in India https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222723 Studies in positive psychology that have looked at the relationship between altruism and hope often show that they do not have a relationship. The various facets of gratitude have also been ignored in previous studies when finding its relationship with other positive emotions. This paper conducted a correlational study on 134 young Indian adults to evaluate their levels of altruism, gratitude and hope. The results confirmed that altruism and hope have no significant positive relationship, while gratitude has a positive relationship with altruism and hope. A Multi- Component Gratitude tool to ensure that the different components of gratitude were recorded in this study for analysis, such as 'feelings of gratitude', 'attitudes to appropriateness', 'behavioural shortcomings', 'rituals/ noticing benefits', 'expressions (of gratitude)' and attitude of gratitude. Thus the study's results aim to help individuals deepen their experience of a positive emotion and build more of them through interventions. Ronak Parhi Nisha James 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 A Study of Academic Resilience among Students of Senior Secondary Classes from Different Streams https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222724 Academic Resilience plays a very important role in modern education. It is the student's ability to compete and get success in an environment where they face adverse conditions. Academic resilience assists the learners to handle and manage stress, anxiety and pressure in the academic setting. These days, academic resilience is seen as an emerging trend in education system and has become an important part of education as well as the most important part of a student's life. In the present study, an attempt was made to assess and compare the levels of academic resilience among 480 students (240 high &amp; 240 low achievers from various streams, i.e., medical, non-medical, commerce &amp; humanities) studying in Senior Secondary classes of six different private schools of Ludhiana city. Academic Resilience Scale developed by Mallick and Kaur (2015) was used to assess the academic resilience among selected high and low achievers. Results of the study showed that medical students (high achievers from class 12th ) were highly academically resilient followed by non-medical, commerce and humanities students. High achievers were found to have high level of sense of well-being as well as positive relationships with adults and peers than low achievers. Alka Dixit Deepika Vig 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Understanding Resilience and Subjective Well-being among Urban Indian Adolescents https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222725 Resilience is the ability to adapt successfully in the face of difficulty, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. Subjective well-being is an individual's own appraisal of their level of happiness and life satisfaction. The aim of the present study was to explore the constructs of Resilience and Subjective Well-being among Indian adolescents (13 to 19 years). The sample consisted of 60 high school and undergraduate students from across the country. The research design followed for this particular study was a quantitative correlational design. Measures of Brief Resilience Scale and BBC Subjective Well-being Scale (BBC-SWB) were used. Pearson's correlation coefficient was calculated to be +0.5055. This was found significant at 0.01 level. Thus, the results indicated a moderate positive correlation between resilience and subjective well-being of adolescents. The t-test value for resilience between high school students and undergraduates was 0.67, pointing towards an insignificant value. The t-test value for subjective well-being between high school students and undergraduates was 0.50, which was not significant. Further analysis was performed on the scores of the sub-domains of BBC-SWB scale, namely psychological well-being, relationship domain and physical health and well-being, and no significant differences were found between high school and undergraduate students on the sub-domains. Poonam Phogat Charuvi Dembla Manasi Prabhakaran Anahita Ahuja 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Personal Resources Associated with Resilience to COVID-19 Challenges among Emerging Adults in India https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222726 The pandemic and the lockdowns that followed led to significant changes in people's lives. Emerging adults were among the vulnerable groups affected badly by COVID-19-related stressors due to their stage of development. The present study aimed to investigate personal resources associated with emerging adults' resilience to COVID-19 challenges, as reported by a sample of Indian emerging adults. The data were collected from 50 participants (25 males &amp; 25 females) aged 18-29, using a semi-structured interview schedule. The inductive thematic analysis technique was used to analyze the data, which revealed interesting findings on resilience among emerging adults. The results revealed that personal resources, namely, a sense of agency, positive goal focus, nurturing positivity, engaging in physical activities, engaging in hobbies, improving physical health, and experiential connection with nature, were associated with resilience to COVID-19 challenges among emerging adults. These findings compel us to examine resilience in terms of the personal characteristics of an individual, which offer ways to increase psychological resilience during difficult times. Narayanan Annalakshmi Gayathry V Deepak Kumar. S. 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Hardiness as a Predictor of Quality of Life of HIV Infected Adults https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222727 Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a chronic and life-threatening condition. A variety of medical, psychological, and social difficulties are frequently faced by HIV-positive people, and these difficulties can lower their quality of life. Hardiness is a personality trait that includes commitment, control, and challenge. It has been shown to relate to positive outcomes in a variety of contexts, including health and well-being.The aim of the study is to identify the predictive role of hardiness on quality of life of HIV infected adults. Participants completed measures of hardiness, quality of life, and other relevant variables. Multiple linear regression was employed to address the study's purpose. The findings of this study demonstrate that the physical, psychological, social relationship and spirituality domains of quality of life of persons living with HIV were favorably predicted by the hardiness characteristics of commitment, control, and challenge. The results of this study will advance our knowledge of how hardiness improves the quality of life for HIV-positive people. The findings of this study will have an impact on the creation of interventions to enhance the quality of life for HIV-positive patients. Interventions that can make a person more resilient might be beneficial for overcoming the difficulties of living with HIV. Liby Leo Akkara Jaya A. T. 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Coping Strategies, Resilience, and Psychological Well-Being among Exiled Tibetan Adults: A Comparative Study of Tibet and India born Adults https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222728 The displacement of Tibetans from their homeland has led to the creation of a unique refugee community that faces various challenges, including cultural adjustment, trauma, and major depressive disorder. This study compares the coping strategies, resilience, and psychological well-being of exiled Tibetan adults born in India and those born in Tibet. A total of 117 participants (Tibetan Adults born in India = 60, Tibetan Adults born in Tibet = 57) completed Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff &amp; Keyes, 1995); Brief COPE (Carver, 1997); and Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008). The data was analyzed by using independent samples t-tests. The results showed no significant differences in resilience and coping strategies among the two groups. There was a significant difference in self-acceptance dimension of Psychological Well-being between the two groups, with India born participants having a higher mean score on self-acceptance than Tibet born participants (t = 2.41, p &lt; 0.01). The findings and potential interventions are discussed in the light of the obtained findings. Tenzin Dakpa Sujata Bhau 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Organisational Causes of Job Stress in Hotel Industry in Punjab https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222729 Stress-related to job is increasingly becoming popular in the dynamic lifestyle of employees. Organisational stress can be cognitive, behavioural or emotional in nature. Under organisational stress an employee feels uneasy and helpless in solving tasks. The factors that lead to organisational stress are pressure to complete a task in limited period of time, pressure to avoid errors, unrealistic goal settings, demanding and insensitive boss, role ambiguity etc. The four districts selected were Ludhiana, Amritsar, Jalandhar, and Bathinda on a random basis from the list of districts with the highest number of hotels in it. Hotels in the selected cities were divided into two categories- firstcategory of the hotels with 3 stars and above status while the other with the star status below 3 or no star status. A proportionate sample of employees working in these hotels was taken making the sample of 100 from each city. The agreement has been found to be significant for excessive and undue supervision, no job security, long working hours and multi-ferious responsibilities for the employees. Pravleen Kaur Sukhmani 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 IS S(HE) Mindful, Spiritual, and Thriving? https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222730 The objective of the present study was to explore differences between males and females on mindfulness, spirituality, and thriving. A sample of 202 young adults (18-25 years) was selected through the technique of convenience sampling. Method: Each participant filled out three questionnaires that contained questions from the Five Facets Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ) by Baer et al. (2000); the Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale (DSES) by Underwood (2002); and the Comprehensive Inventory of Thriving (CIT) by Su et al. (2014). FFMQ measures mindfulness in people in five different domains. DSES takes into consideration normal daily activities and how they are connected to the spiritual experiences of individuals. CIT comprises of 18 other subscales assessing thriving in these areas. The mean and standard deviation of the sample were calculated on all main scales. SPSS was used to administer the t-test. Statistically significant differences emerged on the skills dimension of CIT, indicating males thrive more in this area; it was suggested through scores that women act with awareness and mean do not react to internal experiences on the scale of FFMQ. DSES revealed that males experience spirituality more than females. This study has implications for planning intervention programs for the positive growth of individuals respective to their gender, aiming at improving psychological health. Saar Dhingra 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Relationship of the Dark Triad with Psychological Well-being and Resilience https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222731 The present study aimed to explore the relationship of the Dark triad with Psychological well-being and Resilience among young adults in India. These three variables were measured on a sample of one hundred and, fifty-four, which included students and working professionals (18-25 yrs), using the Dirty Dozen scale (Jonason &amp; Webster, 2010); Ryff's Psychological well-being Scale (Ryff et al., 2007); and Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008). The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between the dark triad (Psychopathy, Machiavellianism, &amp; Narcissism) and psychological well-being (r= -.284, p&lt;0.001). Narcissism was found to have a significant negative correlation with Autonomy and self-acceptance (subscales of psychological well-being). Machiavellianism was found to have a significant negative correlation with Autonomy, Environmental Mastery, and Personal growth. Psychopathy was found to have a significant negative correlation with all the six subscales of PWS other than Autonomy. The results also revealed no significant correlation between the Dark triad and Resilience. Limitations include the absence of a mediating variable between the dark triad and resilience to obtain a statistically significant relationship, as found in previous research. Rudrakshree Belwal Annie Khanam 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Unravelling Childhood Experiences: Exploring Emotional Regulation and Resilience through Positive and Adverse Experiences https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222732 Childhood experiences play a crucial role in shaping an individual's emotional regulation and resilience. The development of emotional regulation and resilience can be encouraged by positive experiences like dependable relationships and secure environments. A sample of 100 participants, who ranged in age from 18 to 25, were used to gather the data for this study. This study examined how emotional regulation and resilience in young people are shaped by both positive and adverse childhood events through statistical analysis. 100% of the respondents had at least one BCE, and the mean number of positive childhood experiences (BCE) was 8.49. However, the average number of adverse childhood experiences (ACE) was 4.88, and 69% of the sample reported that they have experienced more than 4 ACEs. Results of this study indicate that resilience in young adults has been correlated with an increase in the number of positive childhood experiences. Additionally, a link has been found between an increase in positive childhood experiences and a decrease in adverse childhood experiences. However, both the correlation between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resilience and Emotional Regulation as well as the correlation between Positive Childhood Experiences and Emotional Regulation were not significant. The findings of this study shed significant light on the complex relationship between early experiences and adult emotional control and resilience. Parima Narula Divi Tara 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Relationship between Family Resilience, Severity of Depression and Self-esteem in Adults with Major Depressive Disorder https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222733 The study was carried out to examine the relationship between family resilience, severity of depression and selfesteem. The Family Resilience Assessment Scale, Major Depression Inventory and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale were administered to 63 adults with Major Depressive Disorder in Mumbai. Correlational analysis using Pearson's Product Moment Correlation indicated a significant negative relationship between family resilience and severity of depression, where r61= -.355, p ≤ .004 and a significant positive relationship between family resilience and selfesteem, where r61= .484, p ≤ .0001. Further, regression analysis indicated that family resilience was a significant predictor of severity of depression and self-esteem. The obtained results supported the hypotheses of the study. Cicilia Chettiar Tanvi Ravi M.A. 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Mindfulness, Happiness and Well-being among Adults https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222734 The present study was undertaken to examine the relationship between mindfulness, happiness and well-being among adults. Data were obtained from a sample of 200 adults aged between 41 to 63 years (M= 50.32, SD=6.85) by applying Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (OHQ) and Friedman Well-being Scale (FWBC). The Data were analysed applying Pearson Product Moment Correlation Method and Simple Regression Analysis. The results reveal that mindfulness and happiness are positively and significantly correlated with well-being and can be predicted on the basis of mindfulness and happiness. Vinayak Madhukar Honmore 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Religiosity as a Predictor of Mindfulness and Self-concept among Youth https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222735 Religiosity or tendency of individuals to commit themselves to religious beliefs, principles, and activities has certain behavioral implications such as an individual's ability to interact with, assess, and manage their physical surroundings. Mindfulness is described as an intentional and nonjudgmental focus of attention and awareness of the present moment (Kabat-Zinn, 1990). Similarly, self-concept pertains to an individual's comprehensive collection of personal beliefs or self-knowledge (Rosenberg, 1979). The present study investigates religiosity as a potential determinant of mindfulness and self-concept. The participants of this study consist of 133 men and women, within the age range of 18-35 years. They were assessed by using three scales, namely, the Centrality of Religiosity Scale (CRS-15) by Huber and Huber (2012); the Mindful Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS) by Brown and Ryan (2003); and Personal Self-concept Questionnaire (PSC) by Goñi et al. (2011). Pearson's product-moment correlation and linear regression were used as a statistical analysis tool to assess the relationship between religiosity, mindfulness and selfconcept. Results revealed that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between Religiosity and Mindfulness (r = 0.536) and a statistically negative correlation between Religiosity and Self-concept (r = -.422). Linear regression for Religiosity and Mindfulness, and Self-concept was found to be significant. Nilesh Thakre Armeen Lalani Mahi Laddhad 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Decision-making Styles in Relation to Subjective Well-being in Officers of Rajasthan Administrative Services https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222736 This study was carried out to explore the relationship between decision-making styles and subjective well-being among officers of Rajasthan Administrative Services. Administrative officers encounter various stressors within their work environment, which involves navigating complex situations related to public welfare, consequently presenting them with opportunities to exhibit their decision-making styles. The sample consisted of 30 RAS officers (15 males &amp; 15 females) in the age range 30-45 years (mean age 38.6) with a minimum work experience of 5 years selected from the Jaipur district. Data were collected by using General Decision making style Questionnaire (Scott &amp; Bruce, 1995) and Subjective Well-being Scale by Sell and Nagpal. The results revealed that rational style had a significant positive correlation with subjective well-being among male RAS officers, whereas in female RAS officers, both rational and intuitive styles had a significant positive relationship. Avoidant style was significantly negatively related to subjective well-being in male officers. In contrast, dependent and spontaneous style in decision-making had a non-significant relationship with subjective well-being among both male and female officers. Sanchita Bana Madhu Jain 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 A Study of Emotional Intelligence and Gender Differences among Boarders and Day Scholars https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222737 The present study was carried out to understand the gender differences and emotional intelligence among Day scholars and Borders. In this study, two groups (Day scholars &amp; Boarders) were compared on emotional intelligence and gender differences. The total samples consisted of 400 subjects that are equally divided into two groups and two levels of gender. All subjects were evaluated to match their educational level and SES (Social Economic status). The subjects were selected from boarding schools and day schools in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The age range of the subject varied from 14 to 17 years. In this study, factorial research design and Emotional Intelligence Scale were used to measure Gender differences and Emotional Intelligence of the subjects. The results indicate that both the groups Day scholar and Boarder differ significantly from each other on some dimensions of emotional intelligence. The study further indicates that boys and girls also differ significantly from each other on a few dimensions of emotional. Rashmi Tyagi Rawat 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 A Comparative Study of Self-compassion, Mindfulness and Aggression among Meditator and Non-meditator Young Adults https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222738 The global prevalence of mental disorders among young individuals is approximately 20%, only 7.3% of India's 365 million young population acknowledge experiencing such difficulties (Gaiha et al., 2020). Societal stigma surrounding mental health problems hinders young people from seeking help. Therefore, it is essential to emphasize the significance of promoting practices like meditation, mindfulness, and self-compassion. This study focuses specifically on exploring the group differences among meditators and non-meditators. A sample of 68 participants (18-25 years) were administered the Mindfulness Attention Awareness scale (Brown &amp; Ryan, 2003); Brief Aggression Questionnaire (Webster et al., 2014); and Self-compassion Scale (Short Scale) (Neff, 2003). The data was subjected to independent t-test. These findings revealed that people who practice meditation activities of any form show higher levels of self-compassion and mindfulness, and lower levels of aggression. Whereas, the non- Meditators showed high level of aggression and low level of self-compassion and mindfulness. The results of the study contribute to the development of effective strategies for addressing mental health concerns in this vulnerable population. Saurabh Sijwali Spriha Sharma 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Relationship between Psychological Well-being and Spirituality among Young Adults https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222739 Numerous studies on Psychological well-being have been conducted in a variety of settings. Literature demonstrated its close connection to Spirituality. The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship and role of spirituality in young adults' psychological well-being. The sample included 120 young individuals (60 females &amp; 60 males) from Jaipur and neighbouring cities, ranging in age from 18 to 28. Assessment was done using the Psychological Well-Being Scale (Ryff &amp; Singer, 1998) and Spirituality Scale (Delaney, 2003). Pearson's correlation and t-test were used to examine gender differences as well as the relationship between the two variables Psychological well-being and Spirituality. Both male and female young adults showed positive associations between psychological well-being and spirituality. The t-test results revealed a significant difference in young adults' spirituality amongst the two genders. On the other hand, there was no discernible variation in the psychological well-being of young adults between females and males. The findings of this study may have suggestions for enhancement of psychological well-being applicable in many environments. Future research directions are also covered. Meghna Singh Tarika Sharma 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Need Assessment for Qualities of a Peer Supporter https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222740 A peer supporter at the university level plays a crucial role in providing assistance, guidance, and support to fellow students. They create a positive and inclusive environment and help students navigate their academic and personal challenges. The present study was conducted in Punjab, India to assess the need for qualities of a peer supporter in the selected universities, i.e., Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (GNDU), Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (PAU) and Punjabi University, Patiala (PUP). The sample consisted of 480 students from the science stream studying in the 1st and 2nd years of the undergraduate program. The sample consisted of an equal number of first-year students (n=80) and second-year students (n=80) from each university. Random sampling was done to draw samples from three purposively selected universities. The study's objective was to assess the need for qualities of a peer supporter in the selected universities. A self-structured questionnaire was administered to collect information regarding the aspects related to the need for qualities of a peer supporter in the selected universities. Data were analyzed using percent distribution, t-test, and analysis of variance. The results of the study illustrated that the majority of the students from selected universities had significantly wanted their peer supporters to be perfect having all the qualities, i.e., leadership quality, and emotional and social maturity. Rajinder Kaur Seema Sharma 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 From the Pleasure of Leisure to the Glow of Flow https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222741 This study explores whether the motivation to leisure is related to flow. Contrary to popular belief, it was hypothesised that motivation to leisure positively influences 'flow'. The study involved 233 college students (M = 157, F = 76). The tests used were the intrinsic leisure motivation scale and the flow state scale. A clear positive relationship was established between motivation to leisure and flow (r = 0.521, p&lt; 0.01). Motivation to leisure explained 27.18% of the variance in flow. Self-determination was found to be the single most influencing factor on the following flow factors: challenge-skill balance, clear goals, unambiguous feedback, concentration on the task at hand and sense of control (Csikszentmihalyi, 1990). Various supporting studies and theoretical explanations of findings are discussed. Atish Taukari Prisha Thakkar Nidhi Kini 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Effect of Mindfulness Therapy on Peer Relations of Adolescents Manifesting Symptoms of ADHD https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222742 The current research examines the effect of mindfulness therapy in improving peer relations of adolescents manifesting symptoms of ADHD. ADHD is the most well-known psychological disorder in the nation among the children of age group of three to seventeen. Adolescents' attitudes, activities, and emotional well-being are affected by peer groups. ADHD problems in adolescents increase with age. Mindfulness-based approaches have emerged as an important innovation in treating ADHD in adolescents. The proposed research has been directed on a sample of regular school children of private schools (aged 13-16 years). Thirty-three students with ADHD were included in this study that was found to have difficulty focusing attention, controlling emotions, low self-esteem, impulsive, and aggressive behaviour, etc. Mindfulness intervention was designed for six months and adolescents with ADHD attended mindfulness program in both group and individual sessions in which they engaged in mindfulness practice for at least 45 minutes per day for five days in a week with each session. The adolescents were assessed under mindfulness therapeutic program after every three months. The findings show that mindfulness therapy is a potential treatment in decreasing the symptoms of ADHD. The outcome indicates that regular mindfulness exercises increase peer relations in adolescents. During the intervention program, The ADHD adolescents showed progressively solid relationships and were more effectively appropriate and adjustable in the peer group as compared with before intervention. Somya Tamsha Sandeep Singh 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Ikigai and Psychological Capital: A Relationship Study among Doctors in Delhi NCR https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222743 Ikigai is a concept that states that every person has a reason why they are alive and what is there that motivates an individual to live and move forward with positivity in their life. Ikigai also have a lot of positive health outcomes. Psychological Capital (PsyCap) on other hand refers positive mental development of an individual based upon 4 dimensions; Self-efficacy, Hope, Resilience, and optimism. The objective of this study is to explore the relation between Ikigai and PsyCap, and if there is any significant difference between Ikigai and PsyCap on gender basis. Sample for this study are residential doctors currently practicing in hospitals. The results obtained from the statistical test shows that; Psychological Capital and Ikigai exhibits significant linear relationship and positively correlate with each other, and it rejects the first hypothesis that states that there will no significant positive relationship between Ikigai and PsyCap. Findings also suggested that significant level of difference exist in the level of Ikigai based on genders which rejects the second null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference exist in level of Ikigai based on gender. Lastly, the findings also showcase the fact that no significant level of difference exist in the level of PsyCap based on genders which accepts the third null hypothesis which states that there is no significant difference exist in level of PsyCap based on gender. Rupal Pandey Richa Dwivedi 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Self-esteem Mediates the Relationship between Social Support and Psychological Well-being: A Study of College Students https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222744 The present cross-sectional study aimed to examine the extent to which self-esteem mediated the association between social support and psychological well-being. 300 college students from Uttar Pradesh took part in the present study. Participants were required to complete measures that assessed social support, self-esteem, and psychological well-being. Mediation analyses were performed to test the hypothesis. Findings revealed that selfesteem partially mediated the positive association between social support and psychological well-being. On the basis of the findings of the present study intervention programs should be planned, which aim to facilitate social support for people among college students, could look to focus on enhancing self-esteem as a means to encourage their psychological well-being. Shamini Srivastava Ankit Srivastava 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 The Correlates and Effects of Gratitude in the Life of Indian Adolescents https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222745 Gratitude is foundational to well-being throughout the lifespan. Gratitude is linked to numerous psychological, physical, and relational advantages from early on in life until the later years. Research has shown that individual characteristics such as self-esteem, personality, religiosity, and affect the level of gratitude felt by an individual, (Portocarrero et al., 2020). On the other hand, gratitude is also found to be correlated with the wellness indicators of an individual's life (Fave et al., 2011). The list includes quality of life, happiness, positive and negative feelings, satisfaction with life, well-being, and optimism. A total of n=15 studies given has been included in this study. Studies found that most of the researchers have attempted to examine the relationship between gratitude and indicators of wellness such as well-being or happiness or quality of life. Studies have shown the positive relationship of gratitude with behavioral outcomes or they have focused on increasing the level of perceived gratitude and its expression through the intervention program. This review examines how individual characteristics such as Self-esteem, Personality, and Religiosity correlated with wellness indicators (Psychological Well-being, Happiness, Life satisfaction, Affect, Quality of life, Optimism) through intervention programs for adolescents. Therefore, taking a package of wellness indicators may give a better idea of the relationship between perceived gratitude and how it changes psychological variables. Shipra Agrahari Shubhra Sinha 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Impact of Home Environment, Aggression, and Personality on an Adult's Well-being: A Systematic Review https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222746 The study provides an organized review of studies related to the influence of the home environment, aggression, and personality on an adult's well-being. An adult's behavior is affected by many factors: home environment, family system, working parents or not, personality development, early stages of life of a child, parent's aggression towards adult, etc. The main motto of the study is to provide a systematic review of the relationship between home environment, personality, and aggression on an adult's well-being for further studies. Studies have shown that a supportive and nurturing home environment contributes to positive psychological outcomes in adulthood. On the other hand, exposure to aggression and negative family dynamics can have detrimental effects on an individual's well-being, leading to increased stress levels and decreased mental health. Moreover, the study also delves into the role of personality traits in shaping an adult's response to the home environment and how it interacts with the experience of aggression. By examining these interconnected factors, researchers hope to provide insights that can inform interventions and strategies aimed at promoting healthier and more fulfilling lives for adults in various contexts. Suman Rani Kuldeep Singh Gaurav Sharma 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Social Development: An Important Aspect for Adolescence https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222747 The well-being of an individual in a society can be improved by his or her social development. Social development is a process in which an individual develops into a functioning member of the group. Positive social development plays a very important role among adolescents. It may influence adolescents' empathy, self-confidence, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships, and also gives a sense of importance and value to those around him/her (Help Me Grow, 2023). Adolescents may especially need social help so that they can handle new demands in school and social life. Empowerment of their social well-being is one way to help them navigate these difficulties. Adolescents face unique stressors, including social challenges that can cause conflict in their personal lives and overall functioning. These stressors may finally lead to physical, mental and emotional illness. Empowering social well-being can help to increase the ability of adolescents to cope and make it easier to deal with encountered stressors. Social development also reflects the ability of an individual to form close, secure relationships with parents, relatives, and other nurturing caregivers. Therefore, this article would be helpful in understanding the role and importance of social development among adolescents that enables an individual to have and maintain positive interactions with others. Rashmi Upreti Asha Chawla 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Mindfulness and its Impact on Mental Health: A Review https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222748 Mindfulness is defined as paying attention to the present moment with a non-judgmental attitude (Kabat-Zinn, 2003). Over the past few decades, mindfulness-based interventions have gained popularity as effective approaches for promoting mental health and well-being. This paper aims to explore the impact of mindfulness on mental health and discuss its potential benefits for individuals experiencing various mental health conditions. Amreen Sekhon 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14 Mindfulness and Mindfulness-based Interventions: A Review Study https://i-scholar.in/index.php/ijpp/article/view/222749 India, like many other countries, is facing a range of health issues and challenges such as breast cancer, reproductive health issues, and mental health issues, chronic diseases like diabetes, hypertension and CVDs. These issues are being dealt by the government and policy makers however people must know how to address their issues related to overall well-being at individual level as well. One such approach is mindfulness, which if adopted as a part of lifestyle would help in approaching sustainable well-being among people. Researchers describe Mindfulness as a term that indicate the basic ability of human being to experience the present, be present in the moment and being aware of where we are and what we're doinga. Mindfulness is connected to positive outcomes related to mental health and well-being. The present paper discuss about two scientific and well researched mindfulness based therapies, i.e., Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) that involves mindfulness as a base combined with other scientific therapiesas an intervention package for the treatment to many psychopathological and physical health conditions. The inverventions based on mindfulness can help patients to deal with their physical and mental sufferings in a no pharmacological way, that is indeed a suatainable way of treating any ailment. Prachi Bisht Rashmi Upreti Shiksha Rani 2023-06-30 2023-06-30 14