Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

O. P. Sharma ¹, Seema ¹, Mahesh ¹, V. K. Kalwania ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

HIV is a burning issue in Health Research. The increasing rate of HIV infection affect people in countless ways and nearly every aspect of their lives. The social stigma that surrounds HIV may have adverse repercussions not only for individuals but also for their family and thus affecting their life satisfaction. The aim of this research was to study the effect of HIV infection and gender on life satisfaction. The locale was cofined to Jaipur. The sample consisted of 20 subjects in which were 10 HIV Infected (5 Male and 5 Female) and 10 were normal (5 Males and 5 Females) 2×2 factroial design was used. Life satisfaction scale by Alam and Srivastana (1983) was used to collect data. Data was analyzed by using Analysis of Variance. Results showed that Life satisfaction level of HIV infected person were lower that normal individuals. No effect of gender difference on life satisfaction was found. There was no interaction effect of HIV infection and gender on life satisfaction .

Keywords

Life Satisfaction, HIV, Infected.

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O. P. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to accomplish the objective to investigate the significance of mean difference between HIV-infected females and control group females with respect to cognitive avoidance and resignation. It was hypothesized that there will be significant mean difference between HIV-infected females and control group females with respect to cognitive avoidance and resignation. An independent measures design was employed on a sample of 100 HIV-infected females and 100 control subjects with comparable age, education and socioeconomic background. Mean, SD and 't' ratio was computed through SPSS 17.0. It was empirically proved that there is no significant difference in cognitive avoidance between female HIV patients and control group. It was also found that there is a significant mean difference in Resignation between HIV-infected females and control group.

Keywords

Female HIV Patients, Cognitive Avoidance, Resignation.

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O. P. Sharma ¹, Sajni Devi ², Kalpana Beniwal ³, Aran Kumar ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Government College, Dujana, Haryana, IN
3 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

The present study was design to determine the anxiety among college going students. 120 college going boys and girls were randomly selected from government college Dujana for this study. Anxiety level among the students was identified with the help of Manifest Anxiety Scale(M.A.S) developed by Srivastva and Tiwan. Results revealed that:(a) Maximum of the college going students had low anxiety level and (b) there was significant sex differences in the anxiety level, with girls obtaining more mean anxiety scores then boys.

Keywords

Anxiety, College Students.

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O. P. Sharma ¹, Ritu Gupta ¹, Rahul Swami ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Rajasthan University, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

In the present day world of wild flowery bush-shirts, it will be interesting to know that this wear of American origin has something in common with ancient apparel of India. Whereas in one period, leaves and grasses were matted and use to cover the body and in the other designs of leaves and grasses have come to be imprinted on cloth used in making a dress. From leaf and grass man progressed to bark and from that on two cloth. In the age of Valmiki all the three forms of the dress were in vogue. The flourishing textile industry of the country during the Ramayana period accounted for the wide variety of clothes.

Keywords

Classical Dresses, Fabrics , Historical Background of Classical Period.

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O. P. Sharma ¹, Rahul Swami ²

Affiliations
1 University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

The only constant thing in the world of business is CHANGE, and digital media is one of these changes that has taken over the other conventional forms of connecting people. A well-planned and tactM way of digital media advertising is certainly more effective when it comes to its survival and growth. With the business going global m every aspect, advertising is not Hmited to just one country. It is , therefore, highly recommended to adopt a better plan of advertising that proves to be more economical, hence, yield better results. A closer look around us makes mobile phones one of the most widely used digital communicators which enables us to advertise for the product using text through its shortmessaging service better known as SMS. SMS has been one of the most effective ways of digital advertising for the past ten years. With jobs to carloans, housing to travelling, almost every area of our lives is influenced by the digital media and SMS has been successful in delivering the idea of its sender But with the increased usage of internet, we notice that over a period of time. SMS has lost its existence in the market due to the cons that come along its pros. For instance, one might get a car's promotional offers when he is absolutely not in need of a car, one might be busy in a important meeting when the mobile signals the sudden a arrival of a SMS, which turns upto be a garments advertisement, and so on. Each of us who use mobile phones can evaluate this situation on our own personal experience. With the arrival of new fast-track technological means, changes are bound to occur depending on the prevailing conditions making the advertiser's approach flexible towards its potential customers. When one form of media seems to be losing ground, we shift to another form. While digital media includes LEDs and LCDs and projected images found m various pubHc and private environments, connecting to the internet enables the advertiser to update the digital signage even from remote locations and thus penetrate into the market. Internet has become the best mean of the online media and brand shopping advertising, ft is a complete and fully equipped virtual showroom of the products being advertised and each and every information that has to be conveyed to the targeted customers, unlike a decade back when a fleet of experts used to be hired to present the products and its services. Whereas now neither we have the time nor we are limited to just one location. Sitting in any corner one can showcase its product and services and sell it anywhere in the entire world by the virtue of digital media. Advertising through any means in the present times is all about being global, i.e., anytime, anywhere, and in the most economical and effective way Digital media used to for advertising has successfully served its purpose of advertisement tactfully. With the use of videos, animations and texts the message that has to be delivered is far more effective than the static images. This method of conveying the message is thus very targeted and focussed. With the digital media we can enjoy the benefits of proficiency, focussed content and affordable displays to the target market. With technology taking over almost every aspect of our lives, DIGITAL MEDIA is the best way to successfully advertise the product as it happens to be the most economical way to target the particular demographics . Therefore, in the midst of this busy world, if time is money, then digital media used for advertising is certainly the best way to save time and hence, money.

Keywords

Change, Ecnomical, Advertising.

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O. P. Sharma ¹, Mangi Lai ¹, Himalaya Tiwari ¹, V. K. Kalwania ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

This objective of this research was to study the effect of HIV infection and gender on death anxiety the sample consisted of 100 subjects in which 50 were HIV infected (25 males&25 Females) and 50 were non-infected (25 male and 25 female) from Jaipur division 2×2 factorial design was used. Analyzed by using analysis of Variance. Results showed that death anxiety level of HIV infected respondents was higher than non-infected individuals. Females were found to have significantly higher death anxiety than males. The interaction effect of HIV infection and gender on death anxiety was not significant.

Keywords

HIV/AIDS, Death Anxiety, Stigma.

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O. P. Sharma ¹, R. Tewari ¹, M. Tiwari ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN
2 Wilfred College, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

The present research article aspired to study the effect of perceived home environment and parenting mode on mental health in primary school children of single-parent and dual-parent families. It also intended to study the relationship between perceived home environment & parenting mode and mental health in primary school children of single-parent and dual-parent families. It was hypothesized that perceived home environment and parenting mode will have no significant main and interactive effect on mental health in primary school children. It was also hypothesized that perceived home environment and parenting mode will have no significant extent and direction of relationship with mental health in primary school children of single-parent and dual-parent families. The sample of 240 primary school children 120 from Single-Parent Families and 120 from Dual-Parent Families (age-range 7 to 10 years) with balanced number of boys and girls was administered Home Environment Scale (Sines, 1984) and General Mental Health Questionnaire (Goldberg,1992). A 2 x 2 ANOVA and a Correlational Design were used. It was empirically proved that perceived home environment and parenting mode had significant main and interactive effect on Mental Health in primary school children of single-parent and dual-rarent families at 0.01 level of confidence. It was also ascertained that Perceived Home Environment and Parenting Mode were significantly positively correlated with mental health in primary school children of single-parent and dual-parent families at 0.01 level of confidence.

Keywords

Perceived Home Environment, Mental Health, Single-Parent Family, Dual-Parent Family.

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Manasvee Dubey ¹, O. P. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The present study is examine the relationship between body image and self-Esteem and Psychological well-being among old age. The sample comprise 200 old age people between age group 65 years and above in Jaipur Rural and Urban Areas(Rajasthan).. The participants were administered the body image scale by Chouhan and Surana, Verma and Verma (1989), General Well-being Scale was used to assess well-being, Self-esteem Scale by Prasad and Thakur (1977) was used to assess self-esteem. Statistical analysis included Mean, SD, coefficient correlation (Product moment correlation). The finding reveled that there is a significant negative correlation between Body image and Self Esteem and significant positive correlation between Body Image and Psychological Well-being among old age people.

Keywords

Body Image, Self-Esteem, Old Age And Psychological Well-Being (PWB).

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O. P. Sharma ¹, Sajni Rathwal ¹, Arun Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to examine the ways of coping amongst HIV-infected (positive) male and female. A purposive sample of 200 HIV-infected Patients (age range 18-45 years) was selected for the present study. Out of these 200 HIV-infected patients, 100 of them were Male and the remaining 100 were Female. These Patients were HIV-infected since last 3 years and were not suffering from any known pathology. These Patients were sampled from various Medical Colleges, Hospitals and Sero-surveillance Centers in Haryana State. A Control Group of 100 Male and 100 Female (age range 18-45 years) was randomly selected for comparison purposes. HIV-infected Male and & Female and Control Group Male & Female differ from each other with respect to Ways of Coping dimensions - Seeking Guidance and Support and Acceptance or Resignation.

Keywords

Coping, HIV-Infection.

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Bodhraj Kumkaria ¹, O. P. Sharma ², Mridula Pal Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Universify of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The present study aimed at investigating the role of subjective well-being and emotional intelligence in determining subjective well-being among psychiatrist. The sample size consisted of 100 psychiatrists with (50 male&50 female) from SMS Psychiatric Center, Jaipur and various Government Psychiatric Centers located in Rajasthan State through purposive sampling. Correlational design was used. Participants completed Psychological Weil- Being Scale (Ryff, 2008); Mangal's Emotional InteUigence Scale (Mangal&Mangal, 2004); and Self-eflFicacy Scale (Schwarzer&Jerusalem, 1995). The results of the study revealed that psychological well-being of psychiatrist significantly positively correlates both with self-eflFicacy and emotional intelligence.

Keywords

Well-Being, Self, Self-Efficacy, Emotional Intelligence.

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Komal Tiwari ¹, S. C. Joshi ², O. P. Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

the herbal medicinal plant, Concolvulus pluricaulis(CP): a rasayana drug has been primarily advocated for use in mental stimulation and rejuvenation therapy. In ancient systems of Indian medicine, Ayurveda, the plant is also known as Shankhpushpi and has been shown to act as a prominent memory improving drug. The aim of the present study was to explore the effect of CP on learning and memory m Wistar albino rats. Rats were divided into three groups (control & experimental), doses (100 & 200 mg/kg) of aqueous extract of CP was administered orally for four successive weeks for the experimental group. The aqueous extracts were evaluated for their effect on memory m rats usmgtheHebbWiUiamsmaze tests which served as the exteroceptive behavioral model. These findings suggest that there is a significant effect of CP on the memory enhancement. CP appears to be a promising drug for improving memory m the management of impaired learning, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders.

Keywords

Memory, Hebb Williams Maze, Convolvulus Pluricaulis.

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