Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Hardeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

Disability of any type may restricts the functional ability, space and opportunity for complete participation in society. Despite the paradigm shift from charity to right based approach followed at present to promote the empowerment of persons with disability, a vast section of society is yet to benefit from the opportunities guaranteed under the law. There are still some significant issues common to all forms of disabilities which need to be catered too both at state and society level. This paper not only outlines general frame work on disabilities but also discusses some significant issues of concern common to all disabilities.

Keywords

Disabilities, India.

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Harpreet Kanwal Chhabra ¹, Hardeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The study in hand was designed to compare the multitasking performance of males groups classified as high and low on polychronicity. This was carried out for normal and emergency conditions of multitasking. Multitasking has been identified as a behavior involving frequent switching between tasks over time (Waller, 2007). Polychronicity is understood as a preference for organizing activities over time. For the above purpose, the sample of 180 young adult females with mean age of 21 yrs was taken up from the tricity of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. 'Index of Polychronic Values Scale' by Bluedorn et al. (1999) and a self developed simulated task for multitasking was used for the study. t- ratios were computed to arrive at the results. Results showed that high polychronic subjects showed better performance as compared to low polychronic subjects across both levels multitasking.

Keywords

Multitasking, Polychronicity , Behaviour , Attention, Simulated.

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Harpreet Kanwal Chhabra ¹, Hardeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The study in hand probes the variation in multitasking performance levels high and low polychronic females under both normal and emergency conditions of multitasking. For this purpose, the sample of 200 young adult females with mean age of 21 yrs was taken up, in equal proportion from the tricity of Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. 'Index of Polychronic Values Scale' by Bluedorn et.al (1999) and a self developed simulated task for multitasking was used for the study. t- ratios were computed to arrive at the results.

Keywords

Multitasking, Polychronicity, Emergency, Attention, Performanc.

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Hardeep Kaur ¹, Arashmeet Chawla ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Adjustment is a lifelong and a dynamic process which is also described as an interaction between individuals with the environment they live in. It includes the behavior's that allow people to meet the demands of the environment Adjustment means suitable adaptation of human beings to the demands of their day-to-day life. Adolescence is a turbulent phase of life with disagreements and mood swings which may be related to the issue of not being able to fall in the adult age group or an impulse to experience adventure. Adolescents, who have strong emotional ties with their families, are aware of the presence of their families who can support them at all times, are affected lesser by the problems. This results in a feeling of security and thus reduces their concerns related to life. However the adolescents who are deprived of family environment, may experience various concerns and fears, and even their self concept may be affected adversely. Thus the adjustment among the school going adolescents living with families and the ones living in orphanages may vary. A total of 60 school going adolescents i.e thirty each from the ones living with families and orphanages were taken up as a sample for this study. In each group there were fifteen adolescent girls and fifteen adolescent boys. This paper outlines the social, emotional and educational adjustment among the school going adolescents with families and orphanages. It also explore the gender differences in the social, emotional and educational adjustments in the two groups. The data was analyzed using both descriptive (means and standard deviation) and inherency method (t-tests). The results showed that there were significant differences in the social and educational adjustment of adolescent girls living with families and orphanages. Significant gender differences were found in social and educational adjustment among only the adolescents living with families.

Keywords

Adjustment, Adolescents, Families, Orphanages.

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Hardeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

Intellectual disability is characterized by significant limitations both in intellectual functioning and in the adaptive behavior. Caregivers of children with intellectual disability often undergo a lot of stress and health issues. Since mothers are the primary caregivers of the children, they are often weighed down by various issues. Adequate support can create resiliency in them. The paper outlines the level of care giver burden, general health and stress resiliency of the mothers of children with intellectual disability. A total 27 mothers of children with intellectual disability were taken up as a sample for this study. Caregiver Burden Scale, General Health Questionnaire and Stress Resiliency Profile were used to assess the caregiver burden, health issues and stress resiliency among the mothers of children with intellectual disability. The data was analyzed using frequency method. The results on care giving burden among the mothers of children with intellectual disability indicated that more than half (59.26%) of the mothers reported mild to moderate burden, around 29.63 % showed symptoms of moderate to severe burden and very few (11.11%) reported of little or no burden. The scores of general health of the mothers showed that majority ( 88.89%)of mothers reported social dysfunction and half (59.26%) of them showed symptoms of anxiety/insomnia and around 29.63% stated to have somatic symptoms. The results on stress resiliency profile showed that the percentage of mothers who were in the stress resilient category included 33.33% deficiency focusing, 22.22 % necessitating, 44.44% skill recognition. Similarly the ones who were close to average use of each habit were 44.44 % who reported of deficiency focusing, 37.04 % necessitating and 37.04 % of skill recognition. The mothers who were in the stress predisposing category included 33.33 % were the ones who reported of using deficiency focusing, 29.63 % necessitating and 18.52 % of skill recognition.

Keywords

Mothers, Intellectually Disabled Children, General Health, Care Giver Burden, Stress Resiliency.

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Hardeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Intellectual disability is the contemporary term that describes the phenomenon known as learning disabilities , mental retardation , mental handicap, sub normality . Presence of an intellectually disabled child in the family, at times gives rise to disequilibrium ,which is eventually followed by adjustment to life with or without any undue stress. These stresses emerge and reemerge during the upbringing of the child and in the long run may also result in resentment due inability to change the situation. One time support does not relieve the parents from the problems emerging on daily basis .Families are thus required to be resilient in order to cater to the demands and the pressures coming up during the process of upbringing of their child .Having high level of resilience can help the parents to sail through the uneven path and adapt to new conditions. This paper outlines the parental issues related to the child with intellectual disability and the role of family resilience.

Keywords

Intellectual Disability, Parental Issues, Resilience, Family Resilience.

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Hardeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Social Work, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN

Abstract

Significant limitations in intellectual functioning and also in adaptive behavior consisting of many daily social and practical skills, fall under, the definition of intellectual disability. It normally starts off before the age of 18. Impact of which can be seen not only on the person concerned but also on the family as a whole too. There exists a body of literature that not only explores the abilities and identifies several perspectives emerging from experiences of families of persons with intellectual disability and but also throw light on obstructions faced by them at various stages of development. The author in this paper has reviewed the literature related to issues pertaining to reactions and responses of the families to the challenges that arise due to the birth and upbringing of the child with intellectual disability.

Keywords

Intellectual, Reactions, Responses.

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