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Chanderkant Gorsy ¹, Neeraj Panwar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Anindividual's sense of competence or skill and perceived capability to deal effectively with various situations is termed as self-confidence. Whereas, peer, or friend, relationships are uniquely voluntary relationships, and if personal benefits are distributed, reciprocity is expected, rules are monitored and revised as necessary, and commitment grows over time. Both self-confidence and satisfactory peer relationships are quite necessary for the adolescents in the present scenario. The deficiency in the interpersonal realm which further affects the self-confidence of an individual has could result into loneliness, and thereby individual's academic performance declines. This decline in academic performance further hampers their skills (personal/social) and abilities which are necessary for decision making about selecting a profession/professional course. Therefore, it was considered worthwhile to conduct a study on adolescents to investigate relationship among self-confidence, peer-relations, and loneliness. Standardized scales were administered on a sample of N=111, of high school students (both males and females; mean age=14.39 years) from a Kendriya Vidyalaya located in Ambala Cantt for which incidental sampling was done. Correlational design was postulated for the present study and the results revealed that self-confidence in various aspects at adolescent age such as academic performance, talking in public, social participation, are positively inter-related and also with peer relationships (i.e., relationships with friends and social groups). Whereas, adolescents those who are experiencing dissatisfactory friendship do not have healthy peer-relationship at all. In sum, self-confidence and peer-relationships plays important role towards the growth of satisfactory relationships among adolescents, thereby loneliness could be avoided or one can overcome from such life threatening experiences.

Keywords

Self-Confidence, Peer-Relationships, Adolescents.

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Neeraj Panwar ¹, Chanderkant Gorsy ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Personal effectiveness in life is possibly a key issue for all individuals and every individual seeks for effectiveness at every stage of life i.e. as a student at school/college, as a professional at workplace and as child, parent, or grandparent at home. However, personal effectiveness is an intact aspect in the life of military personnel as it does not affect him at personal level rather a whole nation is being affected by it. The higher level of internal locus of control could have significantly impact on increased personal effectiveness. Outcomes of personal effectiveness in a military person's life are best reflects at the time of maturity of his service. Thus, aim of the present paper is to explore the role of locus of control and personal effectiveness among military personnel approaching job maturity. To explore this relationship, standardized psychological tools pertaining to personal effectiveness and locus of control were administered on a group of 100 military jawans belong to different units/regiments and were near to maturity of their service. It is expected that defense personnel with significantly higher personal effectiveness have internal locus of control. Whereas, on the other hand individuals with lower personal effectiveness accepts that external issues control or determine success. Inter-correlations were computed and step wise multiple regression was applied, and the results are interpreted in the light of the Indian military context.

Keywords

Military Personnel, Personal Effectiveness, Locus of Control, Life Satisfaction, Coping Skills.

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Nicole Neil Cerejo ¹, Anoushka Garg ¹, Garima Joshi ¹, Neeraj Panwar ¹, Priyeshx C ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Christ (Deemed-to-be-University), Delhi NCR, IN

Abstract

The cognitive functioning and psychological well-being (PWB) of geriatric inhabitants gradually decreases with increasing age. The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has further impacted this decline. The objective of the current research was to explore the significant differences in PWB (loneliness, hopelessness, self-acceptance, & purpose in life) and cognitive functioning between subjects with a history of COVID-19 and healthy controls (HC) among the geriatric population in India. The present cross-sectional research involved 30 participants with a history of COVID-19, along with 30 HC, recruited through purposive sampling method. Questionnaires were used to measure the variables of cognitive functioning, and psychological wellbeing (hopelessness, loneliness, self-acceptance, and purpose in life). Independent sample t-tests revealed significantly deprived levels of cognitive functioning (p<0.001) and PWB in participants with a history of COVID-19 compared to HC, which comprised of loneliness (p<0.001), hopelessness (p<0.001), self-acceptance (p=0.004) and purpose in life (p=0.046). The research findings highlight the influence of COVID-19 in the geriatric population leading to an impairment in cognitive functioning and impaired levels of PWB. Suitable methods should be taken to distinguish these cognitive impairments and poor well-being levels to keep the geriatric population at the optimum mental health state.

Keywords

cognitive-functioning, psychological-well-being, elderly, COVID-19

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Anoushka Garg ¹, Nicole Neil Cerejo ¹, Garima Joshi ¹, Neeraj Panwar ¹, Priyesh C ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi NCR, India, IN

Abstract

Marital satisfaction proves to be a crucial factor in recent times in the Indian context to reduce divorce rates, and to promote stable and secure relationships. Existing literature suggests that factors such as Personality, Physical attractiveness and Adjustment contribute to better marital satisfaction. The aim of the present study was to identify the relationship between Personality, Physical Attractiveness, Adjustment Patterns and Marital satisfaction among married individuals. This cross-sectional research included 60 married individuals (30 males and 30 females), who were recruited using purposive sampling. Marital satisfaction was found to have a significant positive correlation with Decision making (r=0.41), Values (r=0.29), Affection (r=0.32), Stability (r=0.53), Conflict (r=0.27), Discussion (r=0.43), Behavioral Dimension (r=0.56), Emotional dimension (r=0.45) and Conscientiousness (r=0.51). Marital satisfaction presented a significant negative correlation with Neuroticism (r=-0.34). Linear regression revealed that Consensus, Conscientiousness and Behavioral Dimension significantly predicted marital satisfaction. The present study highlights the importance of personality, adjustment patterns, and physical attractiveness for a healthy marital relationship. Social skills training, assertiveness training and mindful awareness during the marital relationship and communication would strengthen the marital satisfaction among married individuals.

Keywords

marital satisfaction, physical attractiveness, adjustment patterns, personality

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