Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

M. V. R. Raju ¹, K. Tarakaramarao ¹, N. D. S. Seema ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology Andhra University, Andhra Pardesh, IN
2 Centre for Health Psychology University of Hyderabad, Andhara Pardesh, IN

Abstract

Academic stress is a mental distress with respect to some anticipated frustration associated with academic failure or even an awareness of possibility of such failure. The present study explored the influence of personal correlates on the prevalence of academic stress among adolescents studying in government, private and residential colleges in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh. The total sample consisted 411 adolescents (Boys =211; Girls=200). Students Academic Stress Scale (SASS) developed by Kim (1970) and it was adapted to Indian conditions by Rajendran and Kaliappan (1991) and a demographic questionnaire developed by the researcher was administered. The data was obtained and analyzed by means of t-test and ANOVA. The results indicated that adolescents are prone to academic stress and are influenced by personal correlates such as type of college, medium of language,, class and religion.

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Thiyam Kiran Singh ¹, M. V. R. Raju ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Clinical Psychology, Postgraduate Institute of Behavioural & Medical Sciences, Manopchar, Chhattisgarh, IN
2 Department of Psychology and Para psychology Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, IN

Abstract

Alcohol dependence affects physical and mental health, and causes problems with family, friends, and work (Ovuga&Madrama, 2006) In this study 620 samples were collected out of which 310 were alcohol dependent and 310 were spouses and attempted to find out the quality of life of alcohol dependents, marital satisfied of alcohol dependents towards the spouses and marital satisfaction of the spouses towards alcohol dependents. The study was conducted at in patient department (IPD) and outpatient department (OPD) of Vijayawada Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (VIMHANS) using specially designed Socio demographic and Personal data sheets. The informations were gathered from alcohol dependents using severity of alcohol dependent Questionnaire (SADQ) and WHOQOL-100 Australian Version (2000) to find out the severity of alcohol dependence and quality of life respectively. Marital Satisfaction Scale (MSS) was used to collect information from alcohol dependents subjects and spouses to evaluate their marital satisfaction. The result found clinically most of the alcohol dependents were severely dependence on alcohol and have poor quality of life. Majority of the alcohol dependents were expressing adequate marital satisfaction towards the spouses but majority of spouses were not satisfied towards alcohol dependents.

Keywords

Alcohol Dependents, Quality of Life, Marital Satisfaction.

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Chava Nirmala ¹, M. V. R. Raju ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, St. Ann's College of Education, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Stress is universal human experience. Stress and strain are experienced by adolescents, especially students. The study is an attempt to find out the academic stress and anxiety among the students in twin cities of Andhra Pradesh. The total sample for the present study was 743 (male=373 and female=370). The Student Academic Stress Scale (1991) developed by Rajendranand K.V. Kaliappan was used to gather the data. A demographic questionnaire developed by the researcher was also used. A quantitative survey method was employed using statistical procedures such as t-test and f-test. The findings of the study points out that there were significant influence and difference between the demographical variables like gender, type of school, medium, type of syllabus with Academic Stress. Based on the findings of the study a set of recommendations were formulated.

Keywords

Academic Stress, Adolescents.

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Chava Nirmala ¹, M. V. R. Raju ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology St. Ann's College of Education, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Psychology Andhra University, Vishakapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Stress is universal human experience. Stress and strain are experienced by adolescents, especially students. The study is an attempt to find out the academic stress and anxiety among the students in twin cities of Andhra Pradesh. The total sample for the present study was 743 (male=373 and female=370). The Student Academic Stress Scale (1991) developed by Rajendran. and Kaliappan was used to gather the data. A demographic questionnaire developed by the researcher was also used.A quantitative survey method was employe using statistical procedures such as t-test and f-test. The findings of the study points out that there were significant influence and difference between the demographical variables hke gender, type of school, medium, type of syllabus with Academic Stress. Based on the findings of the study a set of recommendations were formulated.

Keywords

Academic Stress, Adolescents.

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Shimelis Dejene Yeglefu ¹, M. V. R. Raju ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, IN

Abstract

Every time, human beings are preoccupied to realize their potentialities to the maximum, to have good interpersonal relationships, and make the right decision at the right place and time. However, being healthy is a sine qua non for every person who is living under the sun. To develop well thought prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation schemes, it is mandatory to undertake scientific investigation and come up with empirical findings on which such program would be based. A descriptive study was conducted among purposively selected counselors (100%) using participant-observation, FGD, document analysis, and interview. The study acknowledged past major achievements, failures while citing future potentialities and limiting factors in terms of gaps in knowledge; infrastructure and facility and management. Treatment without encompassing counseling can be better termed as placebo-treatment. It is without substance and is devoid of healing power. Hence, the current practice of counseling must be revisited.

Keywords

Perceived Opportunities, Challenges, Counseling.

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Hilawe Kinfemichael ¹, M. V. R. Raju ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology and Parapsychology, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Dreams are generally thought of as either messages of good things to come, encouragement and guidance or warnings of threats, danger or bad news. Dreams in some cultures signify the death of close relatives and still others believe dreams are the opposite of what is dreamt. Thus, in this study a rigorous attempt has been made to examine the cultural interpretations and uses of dreams at a glance in Amhara region native Amharic language speakers. Key informants and people who are believed to have a skill in interpreting dreams are interviewed. Then, the various types of dreams were first collected in the source language (Amharic Language) and then transcribed in to English language. This study used qualitative design mainly content analysis approach. After an in-depth reading and rereading of the various types of dreams, nineteen dreams were selected and arranged in to three major themes by using thematic coding. Numerous types of dreams interpretation and uses were analyzed in relation to the cultural values, beliefs and norms of the society. Thus, the findings of the study showed dreams with good fortunes, bad fortunes and those that signify the death of close relatives. In conclusion, the people in this region have established their own set of social andcultural values. Dreams, then use and interpretations in this part are mainly derived from the religious and traditional values and beliefs of the society. Finally, the study recommended to study dreams scientifically and systematically to help in the therapeutic process.

Keywords

Dream, Interpretation, Culture.

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Habtamu Kebeu Gemeda ¹, M. V. R. Raju ²

Affiliations
1 Adama Science and Technology University, ET
2 Department of Psychology, Andhra University, IN

Abstract

The present study examined the extent to which micro and small enterprises operators' background factors interact with their entrepreneurial self- efficacy belief Two hundred twenty two micro and small enterprises operators selected using stratified and simple random sampling techniques from Adama and Bishoftu towns of East Shoa zone, Oromia region(Ethiopia)fill in a battery of self-report questionnaire consisting of biographic information and entrepreneurial self-efficacy behef scale. The results were analyzed using simple correlation and multiple regression analysis. Pearson correlation analysis revealed that except age and marital status all background variables (sex, general educational level, technical and vocational education and training, and exposure to entrepreneurship) had some relationship, though varied m degree of strengths, with entrepreneurial self- efficacy behef However, the multiple regression analysis disclosed that only prior exposure to entrepreneurship and technical and vocational education and training as significant factors for variability m entrepreneurial self-efficacy behef among participants of the study Besides, gender difference in entrepreneurial self-efficacy belief(in favors of males) was also observed. Implications of the study are discussed.

Keywords

Micro And Small Enterprises, Entrepreneurial Self-Efficacy Belief, Prior Exposure to Entrepreneurship.

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