Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Parul Tripathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development, Banasthali University, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Pubescence is a time of rapid physical growth which involves hormonal and bodily changes. This stage has two phases that are linked with hormonal changes Adrenarche and Gonadarche, adrenarche involves hormonal changes m the adrenal glands, these changes occur surprisingly early from about 6 to 9 years of age. Gonadarche involves sexual maturation and the development of reproductive maturity. The present study aims to know the knowledge of pubertal girls related to secondary sexual changes. Puberty is a time period when a girl's body goes through number of changes to prepare for adulthood. It is a dynamic period of development marked by body size, shape, and composition. For this study purpose 160 girls of 10 to 12 years were purposely selected. The sample were selected from two schools of Delhi one is government school and another one is public school. Results of the study indicated that there IS significant difference between the private and government schoolgirls. Investigator also plan a short awareness program to alert the girls of both groups about the physiological aspect of reproductive health which provide clear, concise and correct information to those seeking information on puberty.

Keywords

Pubescence, Gonadarche, Adrenarche, Dynamic, Reproductive Health, Physiological Aspect.

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Mangla Thomas ¹, Parul Tripathi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The term internet addiction stands for pathological compulsive or uncontrolled internet use. Internet has been playing a prominent part in communication and connecting people all over the world and it has become a significant feature of the 21st century . It can be easily accessed on different devices and has become a necessity for day to day life. The study on “Comparison of Internet Addiction between Teenagers and Y oung Adults” was carried out to find out the level of internet addiction and to compare the internet addiction between the teenagers and young adults. Sample of this study consisted of 50 teenagers and 50 young adults. The Internet Addiction Test (1996) developed by Kimberly Y oung was used to administer the level of internet addiction among teenagers and young adults. Results indicated no significant difference for internet addiction level between teenagers and young adults. The investigator also analyzed factors associated with internet addiction test which indicated salience, anticipation and neglect of social life which had significant difference among the two groups and work negligence, exorbitant use and lack of control had no significant difference. One of the problem thriving among the young people today is the increased level of thee use of internet for different purposes, it should be taken under consideration so that interventions can be developed to help the people affected.

Keywords

Compulsive, Internet, Addiction, Communication.

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