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- Fear of Death, Depression and Coping among Cancer Patients
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1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, PGIBAMS, Raipur, IN
1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN
2 Department of Clinical Psychology, PGIBAMS, Raipur, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 6 (2014), Pagination: 681-686Abstract
The cancer is curable disease, however appropriate coping and adjustment is important in facing chronic diseases, especially during the treatment period. Regardless of prognosis, the initial diagnosis of cancer is still perceived by many patients as a life-threatening event. Patients undergoing treatment for cancer face major physical and emotional challenges. All these factors have a negative impact on prognosis of illness. Most patients with chronic illnesses suffer at least some adverse psychological reactions as a result of the disease; however, do not seek formal or informal psychological treatment for their symptoms. Instead, they draw on their internal and social resources for solving problems and alleviating psychological distress. The present study is an attempt to examine fear of death, depression and coping among cancer patients. A sample of 60 cancer patients from Apollo BSR Hospital, Bhilai (C.G.) was randomly selected. Fear of death and depression level in cancer patients were measured by the Fear of Personal Death Scale and the Beck's Depression Inventory (BDI). The Cope Scale was administered to measure their coping strategies. It was observed that 21.7% patients had fear of death; 46.7% had moderate level of depression followed by mild (38.3%). Cancer patients used Emotion focused coping (M = 11.22) more than problem solving coping (M = 8.82). Significant gender differences in fear of death and depression (P < .05) were also observed. Different treatment groups differed significantly on depression, it was more in those who were receiving both radio and chemotherapy (26.7 %) than those who were receiving only chemotherapy (20 %). The study highlights the significant level of fear of death and depression in cancer patients as a function of gender and type of treatment. Fear of death and depression was comparatively higher in female patients. Patients receiving both chemo and radiotherapy treatment were more depressed than patients receiving only chemoKeywords
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- Gratitude and Health among Young Adults
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1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN
1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 5, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 465-468Abstract
Gratitude is held in high esteem by virtually in every society. From ancient religious scriptures through modern social science research, gratitude is viewed as a desirable human characteristic with the capacity for making life better for oneself and for others.Gratitudeas an action may be in response to something either material(e.g.,gift)or non-matertal (e.g., a spiritual or emotional experience). In this context, the present research was designed to study gratitude among young adults. For this purpose, data was collected from 80 young adults with equal number of males and females and were administered Gratitude Questionnaire-6 (McCullough, Emmons,& Tsang, 2002) and General Health Questionnaire-12(Goldberg & Williams,1988). Group differences were analyzed by t-test; Pearson product moment method of correlation and multiple regression analyses were also performed. Results revealed significant gender differences on gratitude, i.e. females showing high level of gratitude, however, differences were not significant on two dimensions of health. Significant negative correlation was observed between gratitude and dimensions of health i.e. depression/anxiety, social dysfunction. Overall health scores yielded significant but negative correlation with gratitude. Gratitude was significantly predicted by overall mental health for the total sample, explaining the role of gratitude as positive emotion in promoting mental health. Thus, highlighting the benefits of being grateful in maintaining the quality of life among the young adults.Keywords
Gratitude, Health, Gender, Young Adults.- Spirituality and Psychological Well-Being of Young Adults
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1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN
2 SGT University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN
2 SGT University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 8, No 12 (2017), Pagination: 1481-1484Abstract
The present study aimed at investigating the role as well as relation of spirituality and psychological well-being of young adults. The sample comprised of 160 young adults (60 males & 60 females) studying in different central universities situated in New Delhi, India. They were administered with Spirituality scale (Delaney, 2003) and Psychological well-being scale (Ryff & Singer, 1998). To study the gender difference as well as the relation between both the groups on the measures of spirituality and psychological well-being, t-test and correlation were applied. Further stepwise multiple regression analysis was used to find out the spirituality dimension which significantly predicted psychological well-being of young adults. Results of t-test showed significant difference between the two groups. Positive correlations were found between the dimensions of spirituality with overall psychological well-being and its dimensions autonomy and self acceptance; overall spirituality and its dimensions self-discovery and eco-awareness with self-acceptance dimension of psychological well-being; self-discovery dimension of spirituality with positive relations with others' dimension of psychological well-being. Negative correlations were found between eco-awareness and relationship dimensions of spirituality with personal growth and self-acceptance dimensions of psychological well-being, respectively. Result of multiple regression analysis revealed self-discovery dimension of spirituality as the sole predictor of psychological well-being.Keywords
Spirituality, Psychological Well-Being, Young Adults.- Work-Life Balance and Mental Health of Women Managers
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1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi, IN
1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia (Central University), New Delhi, IN
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IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 7, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 76-81Abstract
Work-life balance is a challenging issue for every women manager, which touches almost every aspect of her life, including her career, family and health. The present study explores the work-life balance issues and mental health of women managers working in different sector of organizations. The sample comprises 200 Indian women managers (100 from public sector organizations & 100 from private sector organizations) working in different organizations of Delhi and NCR. Analytical strategy included descriptive, t-test, correlation and linear regression analysis on SPSS 21. Results revealed that there is a significant positive correlation of work-life balance with psychological well-being and mental health while there is significant negative correlation of work-life balance with psychological distress of women managers. In addition, the two groups differ significantly on the dimension of work-personal life enhancement, psychological distress and mental health. Implications of the study for the two groups in context of different work-environment are discussed.Keywords
Work-Life Balance, Mental Health, Women Managers.References
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- Gender Identity and Gender Discrimination Among Female Employees in India
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Navya Jain
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Meena Osmany
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1 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, IN
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, IN
1 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, IN
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, IN
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OPUS: HR Journal, Vol 10, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 19-33Abstract
Gender discrimination is an unspoken reality for Indian women and it extends to the workplace. It limits the true potential of the female workforce and the growth of the nation, besides adversely affecting women’s health and engagement at the workplace. The study emphasizes the need to understand and dismantle gender discrimination as there is a strong economic and welfare rationale for doing so. Gender is viewed from a social identity perspective and thus, the role of gender identity in the perception of gender discrimination at work is examined for 65 female employees at work. Significant correlations were observed between three out of four dimensions of gender identity and gender discrimination. Multiple regression results indicated that the four dimensions of gender identity together explain 41% variance in the perception of gender discrimination. The model reflected a good fit and can be expected to generalize the findings well on the population. The study highlights the importance of gender identity in the perception of gender discrimination at work and shows that various dimensions of gender identity can impact gender discrimination differently. Managerial implications of the same are also discussed and development of gender and identity related interventions is advised to tackle gender discrimination in a positive way at the workplace.Keywords
Gender, Gender Identity, Gender Discrimination, Social Identity, Organizational Behaviour.References
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