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Manju Rani ¹, Umed Singh ¹, Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to examine gender differences in SIS-II Percepts of young adults. For the realization of research objective The Somatic Inkblot Series-II was administered to 240 young adults (120 Males and 120 Females), individually. Descriptive statistic (mean; standard deviations) and t- ratios were computed to compare the two groups in terms of significance of mean differences male students have been found scoring significantly high on Human, Sex, Movement, Most Typical, Typical, Rejection, Hostility- aggression scales of SIS-II than their counterpart females. Whereas females have scored significantly high on Pathological Anatomy, Depression, and Paranoid scales.

Keywords

Gender, Young Adults, Students, SIS-II.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹, Shalini Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, M.D.U., Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The aim of this study was to explore the differences in healthiness and life satisfaction in first generation and second generation of Kashmiri migrants. A mixed sample of 100 subjects was taken, out of which 50 was of first generation and 50 of second generation. First generation subjects belonged to an age group of 45 to 60 years and second generation subjects belonged to an age group of 21 to 25 years. Leddy Healthiness Scale (Leddy, 1996) and Satisfaction with life scale (Diener, 1985) were used to measure the above variables. The data was analyzed by using t-test. Results revealed that second generation migrants had higher healthiness and life satisfaction than first generation migrants.

Keywords

Migration, Healthiness, Life Satisfaction, First Generation and Second Generation Migrants.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The movement by the people from one place to another with the intention to settle down temporary or permanently in the new location is called human migration. The present study is an attempt to make a comparative analysis of well-being, personality, and coping in migrants and non migrants. For this purpose a sample of 100 migrants who were the original residents of Kashmir but after forced migration moves towards various migrant camps in Jammu and 100 non migrants original residents of Jammu have been taken. Friedman well-being scale, Neo-FFI, and way of coping (Lazarus) were used the measure the above variables. Descriptive statistic (mean; standard deviations) t- ratios and Discriminant function analysis were computed to compare the two groups in terms of significance of mean differences. Results clearly shows that there are significant differences in well- being, personality and coping of migrants and non- migrants.

Keywords

Well-Being, Personality, Coping, Migrants And Non Migrants.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹, Shalini Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Migration is a permanent or temporary change of the citizens typically recognised as some type of administrative boundary occurring across region or country. Unlike the singularly occurring demographic events of birth and death a person may migrate many times, for varied durations and beyond numerous territorial boarders (Wood, 1994). The aim of this study was to explore the differences in Adjustment and well-being in first generation and second generation of Kashmiri migrants. A mixed sample of 500 subjects was taken, out of which 250 was of first generation migrants and 250 of second generation migrants. First generation subjects belonged to an age group of 45 to 60 years and second generation subjects belonged to an age group of 21 to 25 years. Friedman well-being scale, and Bell adjustment inventory were used to measure the above variables. The data was analyzed by using t-test. Results revealed that second generation migrants had higher Adjustment and well-being than first generation migrants.

Keywords

Migration, Adjustment, Well-Being, First Generation and Second Generation Migrants.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹, Manju Rani ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Today it no longer affects only small societies, such as isolated third world countries who fell victim to regular terrorist attacks. Terrorism creates a psychological state of extreme fear and anxiety same as the proportion to the physical damage it causes in terms of loss of life and property. The aim of this study was to explore the differences in healthiness, personality and life satisfaction in students of Haryana and Kashmir. A mixed sample of 200 subjects was taken, out of which 100 was of Kashmir, and 100 was from Haryana. Subjects belonged to an age group of 17 to 25 years. The Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R), Leddy Healthiness Scale (Leddy, 1996) and Satisfaction with life scale (Diener, 1985) were used to measure the above variables. The data was analyzed by using t-test. Results revealed that Haryana students had higher healthiness, wellbeing and life satisfaction than Kashmir students.

Keywords

Terrorism, Healthiness, Personality, Life Satisfaction, Kashmiri Student, Haryana Student.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹, Manju Rani ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The migration of mass population within their own countries has become a serious problem worldwide because it affects the people, their livelihood and also results in cultural alienation and identity crisis. It is one of the vital issues faced by human civilization now-a-days. There are number of peoples who have been migrated due to violence, natural disasters internal conflicts and communal violence. The aim of the present study is to explore the differences in personality, well being and coping patterns among Kashmiri migrants employees and Kashmir non migrants employees. The sample used in the present study consisted of two groups of subjects viz. Kashmiri migrants employees (n=75), Kashmir non migrants employees (n=75). Friedman well-being scale, Neo-FFI, and way of coping (Lazarus) were used the measure the above variables. Descriptive statistic (mean; standard deviations) t-ratios and Discriminant function analysis were computed to compare the two groups in terms of significance of mean differences. Results clearly shows that there are significant differences in well-being, personality and coping of migrants and non-migrants.

Keywords

Personality, Coping, Well-Being, Kashmiri Migrants Employees and Non-Migrants Employees.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹, Manju Rani ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

In the new generation, the Internet has become an important tool for education, entertainment, communication, and information-sharing. In tandem with the indulge in access to the Internet globally, the risk of "internet addiction" is rising as a significant behavioural addiction pandemic. The use of the Internet on school campuses and in society has increased dramatically in recent years. Whereas the academic use of the Internet is primarily intended for learning and research, the Internet has also become an important part of student life. However, from time to time, cases of over involvement with the Internet have been observed on different campuses. The aim of this study was to explore the differences in Healthiness and well-being in rural and urban of school students. A mixed sample of 300 subjects was taken, out of which 150 was of rural and 150 of urban areas. Both group subjects belonged to an age group of 15 to 18 years. Friedman well-being scale, Leddy healthiness scale and internet addiction IAT Young (1998) were used to measure the above variables. The data was analyzed by using t-test. Results revealed that rural school student s are higher on healthiness and well-being than urban students, due to impact of internet addiction on urban students.

Keywords

Internet Addiction, Healthiness, Well-Being, Rural, Urban, Jammu & Kashmir.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Worldwide Internet addiction is a newly emerging mental health and social issue among the Youths causing neurological complications, psychological disturbances and social problems. Internet addicts make the Internet urgency more vital than family, friends and work. Several studies exposed that anxiety, backache, blurred vision, dry eyes, headache, sleep disturbance, depression, poor academic performance etc. are results of Internet addiction. The internet is a medium to obtain faster information, research and communication, but for some users, it may become a companion for survival. Adolescents usually have poorer self-control, worse self-regulation, and poorer cognition as compared to adults and are considered the most vulnerable group to the temptations of the internet. The aim of this study was to explore the Level of depression in relation to internet addiction in adolescents of Udhampur. A mixed sample of 200 subjects was taken, out of which 100 was of using internet and 100 of using less internet. Both group subjects belonged to an age group of 15 to 18 years. Beck's Depression Inventory and internet addiction IAT Young, 1998 were used to measure the above variables. The data was analyzed by using t-test. Results revealed that higher internet user adolescents are having increased level of depression from their counterparts.

Keywords

Internet Addiction, Depression, Internet Higher User, Internet Less User, Adolescents.

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Vinod Kumar Bhardwaj ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Despite the positive effects of internet, there is growing literature on the negative effects of its excessive use. The use of the Internet on school campuses and in society has increased dramatically in recent years. Whereas the academic use of the Internet is primarily intended for learning and research, the Internet has also become an important part of student life. However, from time to time, cases of over involvement with the Internet have been observed on different campuses. The present study was designed to study the relationship of internet addition with the loneliness and the Academic Performance of the secondary school students. The sample comprised 200 students (100 each from Government & Private) selected randomly from the 4 Government and 4 private schools of Jammu city using the scientific method of selection. Internet Addiction Inventory and Loneliness scale was used to observe the internet addiction and loneliness of the participants. While the scores obtained by the participants in their 10th class board examination of their respective Board were taken as the academic performance of the participants and the result was analyzed using t-test and correlation. The correlation analysis showed the significant and positive correlation of the internet addiction with the loneliness of the participants of both the Govt. and Pvt. Schools, whereas, with the academic performance the correlation is significant, but negative in direction. The result of the t-test analysis showed the significant difference between the Govt. and Pvt. Schools on their internet addiction, loneliness and academic performance and further confirms the results in this regard.

Keywords

Internet Addiction, Loneliness and Academic Performance, Jammu.

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