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Sangeeta Saini ¹, Dalbir Singh Saini ²

Affiliations
1 GSSS, Gangwa, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The present paper attempts to examine academic stress in relation to self-efficacy and peer pressure. The sample was compared of 400 students (200 boys and 200 girls) studying at senior secondary school level. Academic stress scale by (Busari), Self-efficacy scale by and Peer Pressure Scale by Singh and Saini (2010) were used to assess academic stress, self-efficacy and peer pressure respectively. Product Moment Correlation Method was used to analyze the results. The fmdings are discussed with empirical support.

Keywords

Academic Stress, Self-efficacy, Peer Pressure

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Sangeeta Saini ¹, Vandana Punia ²

Affiliations
1 GSSS, Gangwa, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Education, CDLU, Sirsa, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Academic stress is the product of a combination of academic related demands that exceed the adaptive resources available to an individual. If a student is unable to cope effectively with academic stress, then serious psycho-social- emotional health consequences may result (Arthur, 1998; MacGeorge, Samter, & Gillikan, 2005; Tennant, 2002). The current study examined relation in academic stress in relation to self-efficacy and mindfulness among senior secondary school students. The findings indicated that there was significant negative relation in academic stress, self-efficacy andmindfulness among boys and girls.

Keywords

Academic Stress, Self-Efficacy and Mindfulness, Secondary School Students.

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Sangeeta Saini ¹, Nimiala Devi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Biology, Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Gangwa, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 C. R. College of Education, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Alcohol abuse has been associated with diverse indicators of social malaise and disruption. Thousands of people die each year from medical complications of alcoholism such as, cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease and other medical conditions. Many pedestrian and driver fatalities on the roads are associated with excessive drinking. A significant number of murders and suicides are associated with alcoholism (Gangrade & Gupta, 1981). About one third of A mission to psychiatric unit in general hospitals represent alcoholism and drug abuse and substantial numbers of alcoholics ,are seen in psychiatric outpatient clinics. The problems are, therefore, enormous and only in recent years has there been any major effort to deal with alcoholism as disease rather than with numerous consequences. The present paper attempts to review physical complications associated with alcoholism.

Keywords

Alcoholism, Physical Complications.

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Dalbir Singh Saini ¹, Sangeeta Saini ²

Affiliations
1 Hisar, IN
2 Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Gangwa, Hisar, IN

Abstract

The 300 alcoholic patients were administered rotter's locus of control scale, Eysenck personality inventory, beck depression inventory, langer's stress scale and lewishon belief inventory, intervention techniques mainly included chemotherapy (managed by psychiatrist) , individual and group counselling. Results revealed internal locus of control, low level of stress, low scores on depression, positive self belief and low extraversion were good predictors of positive treatment outcome. The stress and negative personal belief have been found to be significant predictors of alcoholism. The treatment pattern found that personality is playing significant role in treatment of alcoholism.

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Sangeeta Saini ¹, Dalbir Singh Saini ²

Affiliations
1 GSSS Gangwa, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Academic stressors include the student's perception of the extensive knowledge base required and the perception of an inadequate time to develop it (Carveth et al, 1996). Students report experiencing academic stress at predictable times each semester with the greatest sources of academic stress resulting from taking and studying for exams, grade competition, and the large amount of content to master in a small amount of time (Abouserie, 1994). When stress is perceived negatively or becomes excessive, students experience physical and psychological impairment. The present paper review factor affecting academic stress among school students.

Keywords

Academic Stress, Students.

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Dalbir Singh Saini ¹, Sangeeta Saini ²

Affiliations
1 Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Biology, Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Gangwa, Hisar, IN

Abstract

Intellectual disability (ID), once called mental retardation, is characterized by below-average intelligence or mental ability and a lack of skills necessary for day-to-day living. People with intellectual disabilities can and do learn new skills, but they learn them more slowly. There are varying degrees of intellectual disability, from mild to profound. A trained social worker can help in progress and living a normal life of mentally challenged.

Keywords

Mentally Challenged, Social Worker.

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Dalbir Singh Saini ¹, Sangeeta Saini ²

Affiliations
1 Hisar, IN
2 Govt. Sr Sec. School, Gangwa, Hisar, IN

Abstract

People in the India who are more than sixty years of age are commonly referred to as senior citizens or seniors. These terms refer to people whose stage in life is generally called old age, though there is no precise way to identify the final stage of a normal life span. People are said to be senior citizens when they reach the age of sixty or sixty-five because those are the ages at which most people retire from the workforce. The current paper reviews issues and challenges faced by senior citizens in India.

Keywords

Health Issues, Senior Citizen.

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Sangeeta Saini ¹, Poonam ², Satyaveer Nehra ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Biology, GSSS, Gangwa, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 Tagore PG College of Education, Barwa, Bhiwani, IN
3 Senior Citizen Club, Hisar, IN

Abstract

Industrialization has provided humanity with many material and social benefits. Unfortunately, it has also brought about many material and social problems, one of which is environmental pollution that now a days poses a major threat not only to humans, but also to all life on earth. The aim of the present study is to assess the level of environmental awareness among high school teachers in Haryana to study the extent of their environmental worry; and to evaluate the relationship between their environmental awareness and worry, and how they vary with different socio-demographic variables. The finding revealed that There are no significant difference between the environmental education awareness of school teachers in relation to level. At school stage emphasis should be made mostly on building up awareness and attitude through real life situations and conservation.

Keywords

Environmental Awareness, High School Teachers.

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