Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Vallari T. Kukreti ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, L.S.M.Govt. P.G. College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

Nail biting has always been a matter of concern for the usually not for the psychological reasons, but it being a socially repulsive activity. Researches have brought into the various dimensions of the problem, like, dental complexities due to nail biting, personality structure and traits making an individual vulnerable to the problem. The present study aims to analyze developmental object relations of the nail biters. The study will help in revealing and creating insight in the internalization of object relations of nail biters. A sample of 20(10 nail biters and 10 normal) children of 10-12years was purposively taken of both the sexes. DORS, a RIBT measure was employed on the Rorschach responses of the nail biting and normal children. The results revealed that 40% of the nail biting children had attained autonomy and on the other hand, 80% of the normal children have achieved autonomy. Remaining 60% nail biting children revealed dependency, rapprochement, differentiating/practicing and fluctuation from autonomy to differentiating/practicing categories of object relations.

Keywords

Nail Biting, Developmental Object Relations, Rorschach Inkblot Test And Autonomy.

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Anju T. Bisht ¹, Vallari T. Kukreti ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, L.S.M. Govt. Post Graduate College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Department of Psychology, L.S.M. Govt. Post Graduate College, Pithoragarh,Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

In simple terminology, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that causes inattention, hyperactivity and impulsive behavior. Out of many etiological reasons, dietary changes and adoption of western style diet is recognized as one, aggravating symptoms of ADHD, although the possible linkage of ADHD to alternation in nutrients is still dubious. The current article attempts to review the literature related to the role of fatty acids and sugar in ADHD. It can be inferred that fatty acid supplementation helps in ADHD, possibly through modulating the activities of neurotransmitters. Glucose is an important fuel for brain, but some researches claim that high intake of sugar by children with ADHD may accentuate the symptoms of ADHD, whereas others argue no such augmentation. Hence, there is a strong need of conducting more controlled researches in this arena to come to a consensus regarding omission or addition of these macronutrients in the diet of ADHD subjects

Keywords

ADHD,fatty Acids, Sugars

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Vallari T. Kukreti ¹, P. D. Bhatt ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, L.S.M. Govt. P.G. College, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Kumaun University, S.S.J. Campus, Almora, Uttarakhand, IN

Abstract

The influence of culture has been recognized by the researchers and experts of nearly every field in the present times. The present study is an attempt to study the cultural differences in the employing defense mechanisms. For the purpose, an exploratory research was conducted with purposive sampling of tribal and non tribal individuals. A sample of 24(12 tribals & 12 non tribals) was taken by employing Rorschach inkblot test (RIBT). The Rorschach defense mechanism scales were employed on the responses of the RIBT. It was revealed that there were differences in the defense mechanisms employed by the tribals and non tribals.

Keywords

Defense Mechanisms, Tribal, Rorschach Inkblot Test & the Rorschach Defense Scales.

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