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J. Parameswari ¹, S. Kadhiravan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Quality is an important aspect which determines the growth of an organization. Quality in work life is an essential construct for the development of both employee and organization. Quality of work life refers to an extent to which the employees can enhance their personal life through their work environment and experiences. Hardiness is a personality trait which comprises the commitment, control and challenge of an individual. The present study explored the relationship between quality of work life and hardiness of school teachers. 141 teachers from different schools in Niligiri District were selected through stratified random sampling. Quality of work life and hardiness of teachers were assessed using appropriate tools. The result showed that there is a significant gender difference in two important aspects of quality of work life namely, control at work and working conditions. There is a significant gender difference in all the dispositions of hardiness that is, control, commitment and challenge. Also, it is found that certain factors of quality of work life and hardiness dispositions are significantly related to each other. The findings and implications are discussed in this article.

Keywords

Quality of Work Life, Control At Home, Working Conditions, Hardiness

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B. Manimegalai ¹, J. Parameswari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

This study examined the influence of parental stress on challenging behavior of preschool children. Totally 350 parents' of preschool children selected randomly from 10 preschools in Salem city were administered strength and difficulties questionnaire and parental stress scale. Of 350, only 266 data were considered for final analysis. Results of this study showed that challenging behavior of preschoolers is significantly influenced by parenting stress. It is found that there is a significant difference in challenging behavior of preschool children based on the type of family and parent's educational status. It is further found that there is no significant difference in challenging behavior of preschool children based on mother's age and the number of siblings.

Keywords

Challenging Behavior, Early Childhood and Problematic Behavior, Parental Stress, Preschoolers.

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