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- Psychological Well-Being of Elected Women Representatives in Relation to Social Support
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 4 (2017), Pagination: 290-293Abstract
Social support system is considered very strong in Indian cultures especially in northern India. It is presumed that Indians are very protected and Ml of warmth when it comes to upbringing of their children. In psychoanalytic perspective, it is stated that early childhood experiences are responsible for shaping the personality of an individual and later it helps us in coping with the adversities of life. The present study was designed to explore the relationship between social support and psychological well-being. A sample of 300 elected women representatives (Sarpanches) with age range of 25-45 years and the sample were homogeneous. The following tools were administered to collect the relevant information from the subjects: Ryffs scales of Psychological Well-being and Social Support Questionnaire. The findings of the study reflect that the psychological well-being is positively correlated with social support of women representatives. It is very apparent that social support is very crucial in determining the participation of women in society, empowering women and their well-being as well.Keywords
Social Support, Well-Being and Women Representatives.
- Resilience as Predictor of Well-Being among Elected Woman Representatives in India
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 8, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 108-111Abstract
It is documented that personality is a very significant factor in determining the coping mechanism and level of satisfaction in life. Personality is a combination of various traits and dispositions. There are some individuals who are very vulnerable to develop unhealthy ways to cope with stress and adversities of life. Whereas as some of them are very hard to crack and remain stable in tough and challenging times. A very common factor which makes them emotionally and physically sounds that is resilience in the literature it is called as a process, resilience. It is a gradual process which basically helps a person to discover his personal and unique abilities. Low level of resilience leads to unhealthy behaviors such as immature interpersonal relationships and low achievement motivation. It affects the overall mental health of an individual significantly With respect to women it is very essential dimension to cultivate in personality of women to proactively dealing with traumas of life and zeal to achieve the heights. The present study was aimed at to assess the relationship between resilience and well-being among women representatives. 300 elected women representatives (Sarpanches) were recruited with age range of 25-45 years and who fulfilled the inclusion criteria of the study. The tools were used in the study:The Resilience scale by Wagnild and Young (1987) and Ryffs scales of Psychological Well-being (1995) to gather relevant information. The findings of the study indicate that the psychological well-being is positively correlated with resilience ability of women representatives. Thus, Resilience makes a women internally strong and mentally tough to encounter the challenges of life as well as ensure their participation in Indian democratic system in building a nation.Keywords
Social Support, Well-Being and Women Representatives.- Psychological Well-Being:A Theoretical Understanding
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, GJUS&T, Hisar, Haryana, IN
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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 6, No 4 (2018), Pagination: 584-588Abstract
Psychological well-being is conceptualized as a primarily private phenomenon that is focused on the challenges encountered by individuals in their personal lives, social well-being represents a more public experience that is focused on the social tasks encountered by individuals in their social structures and communities. Understanding of psychological well-being is of much importance for every individual. It became imperative for sports where players have to undergone severe physical and psychological exercises and tough situation to perform. The present paper reviews on psychological well-being and its theoretical perspective.Keywords
Psychological Well-Being, Sports, Competition.References
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