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Manpreet Ola ¹

Affiliations
1 AIBAS, Amity University Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Abstract

From over a decade, positive psychology has been interested in concepts associated with positive human functioning. In this study we will focus on another emerging concept of positive psychology. Eudaimonia which is identified as the greatest human good, it is the best or greatest activity of the soul or joy which permeates and fulfils a good life. It is often translated as happiness, joy or well-being, and it also has some connotations like success, so it is possible to understand that living well also includes doing well. It is essential and independent, achieved by nothing but itself, so that it may include everything else, and even comfort, however it extends beyond it (Broadie, 1991). This was introduced by Aristotle. It is a topic for scientific enquiry. The aim of the study was to see whether eudaimonic well-being will have any impact on depression, anxiety, stress and meaning at work in male and female doctors. Participants were 60 doctors (30 males and 30 females) from Rajasthan, India, in the age range of 30-60 years, with no history of any psychiatric illness. They gave their consent to participate in the study. Eudaimonic well being was assessed using the purpose in life scale of the Ryff measures of psychological well-being (Keyes et al., 2002; Ryff and Keyes, 1995; Smith et al., 2013), depression, anxiety, and stress levels through Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scales (DASS by Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995), and meaningful work through work and meaning inventory (Steger, 2012). Sample was purposive and the data were collected in individual situations. There was difference between male and female doctors with regard to eudaimonic well-being, depression, anxiety, stress and meaning at work, however only on the dimension of depression the results were significant, where male doctors had significantly more depression than that of female doctors (t = 2.64, p = .01). With regard to correlation between eudaimonic well-being, depression, anxiety and stress there was significant inverse correlation (r = -.82; r = -.72; r = -.71) respectively (p = .01). However with meaning at work there was positive correlation with eudaimomc wellbeing (r =. 52; p = .01). It can be concluded that positive eudaimomc well-being reduces mental health concerns and it has a positive influence on individuals who find their work meaningful. Also we can say that work is only one of many, and often not the most important ofthe influences onhealth and well-being. However due to the small sample size the result findings cannot be generalized.

Keywords

Eudaimonic Well-Being, Meaningful Work, Depression, Anxiety And Stress.

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Manpreet Ola ¹, Roopa Mathur ²

Affiliations
1 The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Many research studies have shown that marriage is the central relationship for most adults and has wide range of beneficial effects for mental and physical health. We draw the judgment, after looking across many journals and disciplines, that there is persuasive longitudinal evidence for such effects specifically for men, but for women instead of marriage, it's the quality of marriage that has beneficial effects for physical and psychological health. Satisfying marriages seem to enhance both men's and women's health, but stressful marriages may have detrimental effects. Instead stressful marriages also may be less healthy for some people than being single; hence this paper examines an accumulating modern literature on the health benefits of marital relationships and also effects of marital quality on women's health.

Keywords

Marriage, Mental Health and Marital Quality.

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Manpreet Ola ¹, Dweep Chand Singh ²

Affiliations
1 IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 AIBHAS, Amity University, Noida, U.P., IN

Abstract

Many children are reared in adverse conditions, e.g., poverty, substance abuse, personal or family members' illnesses, family conflicts and violence in society at large. Such situations may inhibit the normal intellectual, emotional and social development of children and youth by interfering in reaching their full potential as adults. Especially, if we look at the youths of Kashmir, India, the problems they face, viz, armed conflict, violence etc. and the impact of these on their minds, mental and physical health, it becomes important to understand the factors which can help them to overcome impact of such adverse situations and help them out to recover from the hardships. It is very imperative now for psychologists to study resilience in the youth living in prolonged violence area and to suggest ways to promote resilience in the younger generation. This paper is an effort in this direction.

Keywords

Children, Youth, Development, Violence, Armed Conflict, Resilience.

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Manpreet Ola ¹, Roopa Mathur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to investigate the convergent and divergent impact of work environment, work-family conflict, and stress coping mechanisms of female and male police officers. The major aims of the study were to compare male and female police officers on levels of psychological and physical stress, impact of work environment, work family conflict and stress coping mechanisms, to study the relationship between work environment and levels of psychological and physical stress, to study the relationship between work family conflict and levels of psychological and physical stress and to study the relationship between stress coping mechanisms and levels of psychological and physical stress. It was hypothesized that there will be no significant difference between male and female police officers on stress, stress coping mechanisms, impact of work environment and work-family conflict. It was further posited that all the measures of independent variable would not be significantly correlated to the measures of dependent variable. The sample of the study consisted of thirty five male and thirty five female officers who were selected on the basis of certain criteria of inclusion and exclusion. The design of the study was a two group design where the independent variables were work environment, work-family conflict and stress coping mechanism and the dependent variable was stress. The measures of the study included the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), a brief form of the Symptom Check List 90 and Composite index construction .The study was conducted in two phases, in the first phase the sample of the study was selected on the basis of the criteria of inclusion and exclusion, in the second phase the psychological measures of the study were administered to the selected samples in random order. The results were analyzed using statistical tools like mean, standard deviation, t-test, and correlation and regression analysis. The significant findings which emerged from the results of Correlation and Regression Analysts Showed that there Existed a Significant Positive Correlations between all the Physical and Psychological Features of Stress I.e. Somatization, Anxiety and Depression and on the Dimensions of Work Environment Viz.negative Exposure (r=0.466,r=0.545 and R=0.444 respectively),unfairness (r=0.385,r=0.455 And r=0.445 Respectively); for Work-family Conflict Significant Positive Correlation was Found between Spillover and one Dimension of Stress that is Depression (r=.242);on the Variable of Coping Mechanisms Significant Negative Correlation were Found between Constructive Coping and all the Dimensions of Stress (r=-.25,r=-.252 and R=-.247 Respectively). Significant Positive Correlation between Destructive Coping and all the Dimensions of Stress (i=.464, R=.457 and R=.492 Respectively). Investigation of gender Differences between the Two Groups on all the Measures Of the Study was Done, the Means and Standard Deviations on Negative Exposure and Destructive Coping Revealed that the Male Officers have Scored Higher on both these Measures, the Mean Difference was Significant at 0.01 Levels (t=5.000,t=4.486 Respectively).the Means and Standard Deviations on Spillover and Constructive Coping Showed that Female Officers have Scored Higher on these Two Variables and the Difference was Significant at 0.01 Levels (t=3.958,t=7.955 Respectively). the Conclusion that could be Drawn from the Analysis of these Results with Regards to the Subjects Of the Study were all the Independent Variables Of the Study were Significant Predictors of all the Measures Of the Dependent Variables Viz., Somatization, Anxiety and Depression; the Male Officers Negative Exposure, one Of the Dimension of Work Environment and Destructive Coping were Two Significant Predictors of Stress, whereas for Female Officers Negative Exposure, Spillover and Constructive Coping were Chief Significant Predictors of Stress ;an Analysis of Gender Difference on all the Measures Of the Study Showed that Male Officers had Scored Significantly Higher on Sources of Stress Like Negative Exposure and Destructive Coping as Compared to their Female Counterparts on the Contrary Female Officers had Scored Higher on Spillover Dimension of Work-family Conflict, in Comparison to their Male Officers. Interestingly the female officers had scored significantly higher on constructive coping.

Keywords

Work Environment, Work Family Conflict, Stress And Coping Mechanisms.

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Manpreet Ola ¹

Affiliations
1 Amity Institute of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Astrology columns are extensive in print media such as newspapers, magazines, television etc. and have been a staple for a surprisingly long time. The present study sets out to evaluate several potential explanations for variation in the credibility given to astrology in our daily lives, with the help of a twenty Year survey of science literacy among college undergraduate in the University of Arizona.

Keywords

Astrology, Credibility, Barnum Effect, Daily Life.

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Manpreet Ola ¹, Roopa Mathur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Many research studies have shown that marriage is the central relationship for most adults and has wide range of beneficial effects for mental and physical health. We draw the judgment, after looking across many journals and disciplines, that there is persuasive longitudinal evidence for such effects specifically for men, but for women instead of marriage, it's the quality of marriage that has beneficial effects for physical and psychological health. Satisfying marriages seem to enhance both men's and women's health, but stressful marriages may have detrimental effects. Instead stressful marriages also may be less healthy for some people than being single; hence this paper examines an accumulating modern literature on the health benefits of marital relationships and also effects of marital quality on women's health.

Keywords

Marriage, Mental Health and Marital Quality.

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Manpreet Ola ¹, Roopa Mathur ²

Affiliations
1 AIBAS, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

All of us are aware about the problems faced by the elderly in our society; simultaneously if we look around we can clearly see that not many of us are doing something about it. With fast rising population and the low rates of mortality levels, it is very essential that we become sensitive about this grave issue and give the desired needed attention to this particular class of population, we should focus on their issues, by applying any means through which we can be of use to them, even if those efforts include; just a small bit of quality time for them; listening to them; helping them in their little chores and lastly to be a little human and realize that even they have mental health issues and which needs to be treated and handled with love and care. After looking at the vast researches on the various factors we can clearly understand the role played by the social support received by these individuals, their own perception regarding their health and their actual physical health and lastly the strong role played by the stressors cannot be ignored, and combined all these three factors have a very tough impact on their subjective well being.

Keywords

Subjective Wellbeing, Environmental Factors.

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Manpreet Ola ¹, Roopa Mathur ²

Affiliations
1 AIBAS Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, The IIS University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The aim of the study was to see the relationship of environmental factors with overall subjective well being and its components. Participants were in the age range of 65-85 years. The participants who did not have a history of any psychiatric and any physical handicap were included in the study. While those who were not fluent in English or Hindi and who were widowed and unmarried were excluded from the study. The data was collected from parts of Rajasthan and Delhi, India. There was a significant difference between males and females with regard to social support and negative life events and its impact on various dimensions of subjective well being. It can be clearly concluded that the environmental influences have a very huge impact on the subjective well being of the elderly. Though the research was conducted on a very small group of the older adults, hence we cannot generalize our results; but despite of small sample size, we should not forget the relevance of these findings and its significance in our lives.

Keywords

Subjective Well-Being, Environmental Factors, Older Adults.

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Narita Sabharwal ¹, Manpreet Ola ²

Affiliations
1 Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
2 AICP, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Acid attack is not a new concept, every now and then we come across newspaper clippings, media records and magazine analysis regarding the brunt faced by acid attack survivors. Not only do they have to deal with the physical pain and damage to their body, they also have to deal with it psychologically in various areas of their lives. This review paper, will bring to light the various situations they have to overcome and fight with everyday.

Keywords

Acid Attack, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Depression and Mental Health.

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Shweta Chhabra ¹, Manpreet Ola ¹

Affiliations
1 Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Amity University Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Children living in orphanages often are deprived of parental or guardian's love and affection. They are brought up by the caregivers who are assigned for more than a dozen at a time, and therefore they lack in psychological well-being. It is no wonder, how much proper parental care is necessary for the upbringing of a child, proper emotional, social and physical development. Hence, the aim of this paper was to review various studies on this topic, and come out with recommendations on the various problems children living in orphanages face in day to day life.

Keywords

Orphan Children, Orphanages, Resilience, Perceived Social Support, Self-Efficacy, Mental Health.

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Madhvi Vijra ¹, Manpreet Ola ²

Affiliations
1 Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
2 AICP, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The aim of the investigation was to study the psychological factors that have an impact on the mental health of defense personnel. The mental health of defense personnel is in jeopardy due to stress and strain of their nature of occupation and life pattern in respective occupation. These stressors that are faced owing to demanding jobs, interpersonal conflicts at workplace and in the family, terrorism, internal conflicts in the countries and others gives a lot of stress to defense personnel which hampers their mental health. The stigma associated with mental illness restricts them to seek help from mental health practioners. The society needs to understand that mental illness is not a matter of shame and needs help just like physical illness. There is need to increase public's awareness regarding mental health issues. There is a strong need to inoculate officers with stress management training.

Keywords

Mental Health, Stress, Armed Forces, Combat, Deployment.

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Ketan Kotalwar ¹, Vikas Sharma ¹, Manpreet Ola ¹

Affiliations
1 Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The clinical psychology is a growing field of psychology. The psychodermatology is one of the field collided with dermatology, this focuses on the psychological morbidity of acne. This study focuses on the psychological factors, psychopathological, conditions, and community differences. The study is basically a review which focuses on the interconnections of these conditions. Current study explains the psychological profile of the patient with acne which can be seen with some psychological factors like quality of life, optimism, self-concept, self-esteem. This study also states the connection of acne and psychopathology as anxiety, depression, body dysmorphia, etc. this study concerns about community differences, this study suggests the differences of prevalence of acne, effect of acne, gender differences, and health concerns about acne. While understanding acne, there can be twin side in the nature of disease in patients with such diseases; one side can be seen as acne playing role in the forming psychopathology, either side, the psychopathology results in formation of acne. It is found that treating psychopathology in both conditions, canhelp remedying the acne.

Keywords

Acne, Community Study, Psychodermatology, Psychopathology, Psychological Factors.

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Ridhima Sharma ¹, Manpreet Ola ¹, Vikas Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Amity Institute of Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Manesar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Body has been considered as the temple of the soul. It is an agent through which we personity our thoughts, intentions, desires and carry much of our actions and behavior. Lately, there has been an increased preoccupation with achieving sublime beauty and body standards, majorly among adolescents and young adults. The current review purports to investigate the role of culture internalization in mediating body image dissatisfaction. In addition, the concept of body and body image dissatisfaction have been explored trom an Indian perspective as well. The resultant picture presents culture both as a precipitator as well as perpetuator of body image dissatisfaction. Also, the concept of body has had a significant and exclusive place in ancient Indian art and literature but nevertheless certain paradoxes seem to arise with regard to body image within the Indian context as well. Future directions for research in the area of body image and its related variables have also been propounded.

Keywords

Body Image, Body Image Dissatisfaction, Culture Internalization, India.

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