Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Shaheena Parveen ¹, Gargi Sandilya ¹, M. Shafiq ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

Thisstudy attempted to unravel the relationship between religiosity and mental health among Sunni Muslimyouth studying and living in Delhi. The main objective was to discover and explore the relationship between level of religiosity, as manifested through religious beliefs (Islamic Worldview) and practice (Religious Personality), and mental health among Sunni Muslim youth. It also involved a comparison of mental health in relation to religiosity between male and female participants. A convenience sample of 60 (30 male and 30 female) was selected. The Muslim Personality Religiosity Inventory (MPRI) and the Mental Health Inventory (MHI) were administered on the sample to assess religiosity and mental health, respectively. The MPRI is based on the Sunni ideological model of Islam.On the measure of religiosity, female participants scored higher whereas male participants displayed a greater mental health index. However these gender differences were statistically insignificant. Further, results showed a significant correlation between Religious Personality and certain dimensions of Mental Health which mirrors the findings of some of the similar studies conducted on Muslim population worldwide. However, gender differences in mental health in relation to religiosity were not found significant.

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Arbaaz Mushtaq ¹, M. Shafiq ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

The Internet addiction or Internet addiction disorder (IAD) can have detrimental outcomes for young people that may require professional interventions. Nowadays researchers have identified a number of personality traits and mushrooming disorders associated with Internet addiction. This article discusses the empirical support of various authors that recognized the relevant external as well as internal factors considered to be the leading causes and consequences of this fatal addiction. It discusses number of relevant studies that are consistent with the fact of escalating neurotic/psychological problems associated with this disorder. The panoramic view of this pathological gambling can offer a wider perspective towards this problem as well as help with the much-needed intervention.

Keywords

Internet Addiction, Adolescents, Addictions, Psychological, Neurotic.

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