Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Anju Nagaur ¹, Pallavi Bhatnagar ²

Affiliations
1 Department Psychology, University of Lucknow, IN
2 Department Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

Earthquake is most unpredictable and destructive natural disaster. It causes damage to infrastructure, settlements, transport and communication networks as well as loss of life and leaves people shattered and distressed. On 25 April 2015 earthquake tremors jolted the city of Lucknow at the intensity of 7.1 Richter scale, leaving the people shocked and compel to stand in open places for hours. The present study attempts to explore the understanding of earthquake and the amount of psychological distress it causes. A random sample of 90 residents in three age groups from the multistory buildings, and crowded areas of Lucknow served as the sample. They were assessed on Kessler Psychological Distress Scale and an interview schedule. The results found gender difference on psychological distress but no significant difference was found across the different age groups.

Keywords

Earthquake, Psychological Distress.

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Jaya Bharti ¹, Pallavi Bhatnagar ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, A. N. D. N. N. M., Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

To study the relationship between Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life among Clients and to see group differences on study variables between Person with intellectual disability and physical disability. Corelational study. Total sample size was 150 male Clients in which 75 were physically disabled (PD) (polio affected, deaf & dumb & visually impaired) and 75 were intellectually Disabled (ID). Affectometer-2 and WHOQOL-BREF were used to study Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life. Results showed significant positive correlation between Psychological Well-Being (combination of feeling good & functioning effectively) and Quality of Life and negative relationship with disability of Clients. Group differences were seen that Person with Physically Disabled have high Psychological Well-Being (t=5.91, p<0.01) and Quality of Life (t=8.40, p<0.01) as compared to Person with Intellectually Disabled. On the basis of our results it is concluded that Person with Intellectually Disabled have low Psychological Well-Being and Quality of Life as compared to Person with Physically Disabled.

Keywords

Physically Disability, Intellectual Disability, Psychological Well-Being, Quality of Life.

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Pallavi Bhatnagar ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Lucknow, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The anxiety, frustration, agitation and seemingly unending mental chatter a creating a cloud of confusion and uncertainty is the Hallmark of the present-day scenario with COVID-19. The present paper makes an attempt to address this corona fear from the perspective of security insecurity continuum. Bhagavad Gita: the greatest epic of Indian Mythology (a dialogue between Lord Krishna & Arjun in the battlefield) has been not only referred as an allegory for the ethical and moral struggles of human life but also referred to as Gandhi's spiritual dictionary and as a major psychotherapy (Reddy, 2012). The author takes a verse from the second chapter and builds upon it, the continuum of security and resilience. On the one end, it is the yogi having wisdom, which is secured from within, and has self-validation (Real Self) and on the other end is the conceit and craving imbibed in insecurity of 'EGO' (Conditional Self) and clinging to accessories and hoarding. The perspective resonates the humanistic-existential paradigm concluding with celebration of a warrior with the spirit of a Yogi.

Keywords

Corona, Security, Insecurity, Yogi, Ego.

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