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- Effect of '12 Day Induction Training for Art/ccc Counsellors' under Gfatm Project in India: An In-depth Study
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1 Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 2, No 2 (2011), Pagination: 277-283Abstract
The broad objective of the '12 Day Induction Training for antiretroviral therapy and community care centre (ART/CCC) Counsellors' was to impart knowledge and skills among ART/CCC counsellors with special reference to adherence, the medical aspects of intervention and the role of CCC and to study the impact of the training. The training programme was designed following the training schedule suggested by National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO). A group of 15 ART/CCC Counsellors from the North East States of India participated in the training. Out of the 15 participant counsellors, 10 were females while 5 were males. The training methods included interactive classroom lectures, group activities, role play and field visit. The resource persons for the training programme were the Master Trainers as well as qualified and experienced professionals. For evaluation of the training programme, pre-test and post-test design was followed and data were collected before and after the training using a Pre and Post Training Knowledge Questionnaire. A comparative analysis of pre and post training data demonstrates a clear trend of overall significant knowledge increase and skill development in all the 30 parameters, with small variations (p<0.01). Average score of the participant counsellors in the pre-training assessment was 19.0 while in the post-training assessment it was 38.5. The difference was found to be statistically significant at the 0.05 level. However, out of 21 knowledge areas there was no significant knowledge gain in about half of the areas while there was significant skill development in seven areas out of nine. Scores of pre and post training knowledge questionnaire were categorized into three grades i.e., 'Grade A' (score range: 41 60); 'Grade B' (score range: 21 40) and 'Grade C' (score range: '0 20'. Analysis of the pre training data demonstrates that out of the 15 counsellors, 9 and 6 were in 'Grade-C' and 'Grade-B' respectively. After attending the 12 day- Students' Perception of Abuse and Neglect
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 4, No 6 (2013), Pagination: 1360-1365Abstract
Although most of the children experience abuse and neglect at home, educational institutions is also a place where they are subjected to caning, slapping, and whipping that result in bruises, cuts, and humiliation and in some cases serious injury or death. The Convention on the Rights of the Child (1989), ratified by nearly every country in the world, obliges governments to protect children from all forms of physical or mental violence. Yet, millions of children continue to suffer violence and abuse. For given the same background, the necessity was felt to carry out an in-depth qualitative study to understand the perception of students in Pondicherry about abuse including verbal, physical and sexual abuse, and neglect, and their awareness and need for child rights. The objective of the present study was to understand students' perception of abuse and neglect. For achieving this objective, four Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), two with boys and two with girls were carried out among school going students aged between 14 -16 years. From the discussion it emerged that corporal punishment still existed in majority of the homes and it is associated with unpleasant emotions. Students shared their expectations from teachers and parents. Both boys and girls were of the view that boys get physically punished and girls are verbally abused. On the context of physical/ sexual abuse, it was found that girls were more aware of the issue. The understanding of abuse and neglect among students and defining these concepts was also done in the discussions. Findings of the present study suggests the need for creating awareness among parents and teachers about negative effects of corporal punishment and abuse, and also sensitizing students about abuse and being on a safer side. The need for psychologist/ counsellors at school for addressing emotional issues was also understood from the discussions.Keywords
Student Perception, Abuse, Neglect.- Adolescent Reproductive Health Services through Anwesha Clinic in West Bengal: Profile of Beneficiary, Reasons for Visit, Challenges and Perceived Solutions
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 3, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 160-166Abstract
The broad objective of the study was to understand the profile of the adolescents visiting the Anwesha Clinic, reasons for visit, and challenges in delivering the services. A group of 31 Anwesha (Adolescent) Clinic Counsellors was covered in the study. Data were collected using an in-depth interview guide and case study method. This apart, case study method was also adopted. So far as profile of the beneficiaries is concerned, beneficiaries mostly belonged to 10 to 19 years age group and above, came from poor socio-economical background and engaged in various daily wage earning jobs while some of the beneficiaries mostly males were also travelling to other cities and working as migrant labourers. Most of the adolescents were referred cases with common ailments like cold, cough, and fever. This apart, girls mostly visited the clinic with menstrual problems, white discharge, lower abdominal pain, unwanted pregnancy and anaemia while boys visited the clinic to clarify issues like masturbation, night fall and problems in relationships including phone sex. Some of the boys visited the clinic just for fun and to engage in casual conversation with the female counsellors. In general, follow up was very poor across the districts. The main problems faced by the counsellors were space problem for confidential counselling, negative attitude of the permanent staff at the centre towards the counsellors, who are contractual staff and lack of support from the authority. All the counsellors felt the need for intensive training for delivering effective services to the beneficiaries confidently. A number of steps are suggested towards effective delivery of services through Anwesha Clinic.Keywords
Adolescent, Health, Anwesha Clinic, Counselling.- Parents' Perception about Children's Academic Stress and Child Care Related Issues
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1 Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
2 Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, IN
3 Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
2 Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, IN
3 Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 608-612Abstract
The present study intends to understand the parents' perception about children's academic stress and child care related issues. A group of 139 parents, 68 fathers and 71 mothers, participated in the study voluntarily and they were selected following convenience sampling technique. In order to achieve the objective of the study, a specially designed semi-structured questionnaire was used. Findings disclosed that about one-third of the fathers (29.4%) and one-tenth of the mothers (9.9%) frankly admitted that they could not provide quality care and guidance to their children and in this regard significant difference was observed between fathers and mothers (p<.05). More than four-fifth of the parents stated that they should be friendly with their children so that children feel comfortable to share their personal issues with them. More than one-fifth fathers (27.9%) and one-fourth mothers (16.9%) applied corporal punishment as they believed it is necessary to discipline them and/or for better academic performance.- Students' Academic Stress and Welfare as Perceived by the Teachers
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
3 Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, IN
4 Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AU
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
3 Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata, IN
4 Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, AU
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 3, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 245-249Abstract
The objective of the present study was to understand the teachers' perception about students' academic stress and other welfare related issues. A group of 125 secondary and higher secondary school teachers (43 male and 82 female) from five schools located in Kolkata were covered in the study following convenience sampling technique. Data were collected by using a semi-structured questionnaire developed by the first author. Findings revealed that more than half of the teachers (55.8% male and 54.9% female) felt that today's students are not brought up in child friendly environment while an overwhelming number of teachers stated that students face some social problems (88.4% male and 96.3% female) which affects their mental health and causes stress (90.7% male and 92.7% female). However, majority of them (79.1% male and 78% female teachers), irrespective of gender, denied the fact that teaching method followed in schools could cause academic stress. Vast majority of the teachers felt that New Education System in India i.e., making Grade X examination (popularly known as secondary examination) optional will not be beneficial for students. So far as motivation of the students is concerned, introducing innovative teaching methods like project work, field visit, using audio-visual aids in the schools has been suggested by more than 95% of the teachers. This apart, most of the teachers suggested reward system in the schools in addition to taking classes seriously by the teachers and punctuality. Reduction of load of home work was also suggested by more than two-fifth teachers. Although corporal punishment has gone down, it is still practiced by some of the teachers' especially male teachers in Kolkata. Male and female teachers differed significantly with respect to two issues only (p < .05) i.e., applying corporal punishment and impact of sexual health education. Male teachers apply more corporal punishment compared to female teachers and secondly, male teachers do not foresee any negative influence of sexual health education.Keywords
Acadamic Stress, Welfare, Teachers.- Children with Special Needs: An Exploration of Child Care from the Perspective of their Guardians and Service Providers
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 472-477Abstract
Being a child is a gift. It does not matter what differences exist between them individually. Each one of them has a potential to become something important in this world, if they are given proper care and support. Children, who fall prey to hardships like mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism and other related disabilities, are no different. They also have the right to care and support that other children enjoy and cherish. Rather, they need different and more extensive supportive care to realize their potentials. But they are often neglected, most often because of the lack of understanding in the society as a whole and several misconceptions pertaining to their disabilities. This study aims to understand the various aspects of care of children with special needs. Sources for effective child care, knowledge and understanding of child care measures and programs, expectations of guardians and service-providers and awareness about Government policies were explored. A Semi-Structured Questionnaire was developed by the investigators to conduct interviews with 25 guardians and 25 service providers of children with special needs who currently attend a Special School in Pondicherry. The data was then analyzed qualitatively following content analysis method. Some of the major issues that emerged from the study pertain to lack of implementation of Government policies, prevalence of negative perception in community and importance of effective communication between different people participating in taking care of children with special needs. The results throw light on different aspects like need for more training and resources, support from community, conduction of awareness programs and the need for effective communication between different departments of an organization as well as between guardians and service providers.Keywords
Children With Special Needs, Child Care, Guardians, Service Providers- Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences on Mental Health: A Retrospective Study
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1 Department of Applied Psychology University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 5, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 183-186Abstract
The study examined the impact of adverse childhood experiences on mental health of a group of 400 undergraduate students (221 females and 189 males) especially on self-esteem, satisfaction with life, feeling of security and suicidal ideation. Findings revealed that 70.8% (283/400) of the students experienced some form of adverse childhood experiences (57.5% males and 81.4% females). Out of the total of 283 subjects who experienced some form of abuse, about 49.5% (198/400), 37.8% (151/400), and 27% (108/400) of them experienced verbal/ psychological, physical, and sexual abuse respectively during childhood while 25.5% (102/400) witnessed violence in the family. A good number of them had multiple adverse childhood experiences. So far as impact of abuse on mental health is concerned, a direct link was found between childhood adverse experience and low self-esteem (p<0.001), and feeling of security (p<0.001). A significant difference was found between abused male and female students with respect to their self-esteem (p< 0.01), feeling of security (p<0.05) and life satisfaction (p <0.001) scores. Abused students, especially females were found to be more likely to develop a negative image about themselves and their lives than that of non-abused students. Suicidal ideation was more prevalent among abused students, irrespective of gender as compared to non-abused ones (p<0.05).Keywords
Adverse Childhood Experience, Impact, Mental Health, Student- Perceived Academic Stress of University Students across Gender, Academic Streams, Semesters, and Academic Performance
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Statistics, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 6, No 3 (2015), Pagination: 231-235Abstract
The broad objective of the study was to investigate the perceived academic stress of Pondicherry University students across gender, academic stream, semesters, and academic performance. A group 699 university students from three academic streams viz., Humanities&Social Science, Science and Management was covered m the study following multi-stage cluster sampling method and data was collected by using a specially designed Structured Questionnaire and a standardized psychological scale on academic stress following self-admmistration method. Findings disclosed that female students experienced more academic stress compared to male student (p<.01). Students from Humanities and Social Science were found to be suffering from more academic stress than that of Science and Management students (p<.01). Semester II students (p<.01) and students with better academic performance (p<.01) reported experiencing more academic stress. The findings speak in favor of institution-based mentalhealth support services for the university students tohelp them to overcome the academic stress and perform betterKeywords
Students, Academic Stress, University.- Self-Concept of Adolescent Boys and Girls of 11th and 12th Standard Of kolkata City: A Comparative Study
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1 Student's Counselor, Institute of Technology, Kolkata, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
1 Student's Counselor, Institute of Technology, Kolkata, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 3, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 1-5Abstract
The objective of the present study was to understand the self-concept of 11th and 12th standard adolescent boy s and girls of Kolkata city.It was hypothesized that the self-concept of adolescents with respect to gender and educational standard will differ signicantly.A group of 370 adolescents(182boys and l88 girls)from six schools were covered in the study and they were selected following multi-stage sampling technique. A Semi-structured Questionnaire and Self-concept Scale were used for data collection. The study was earned out m 2011. The mean values of overall self-concept were found to be 169.7 for adolescent boys and l59.9 for adolescent girls i.e.,the self-concept of adolescent boys was significantly higher compared to girls (p7<.01). Further analysis of data revealed statistically significant difference (p<.001) between boys and girls with respect to components of self-concept like health and sex appropriateness, abilities, self-confidence, worthiness, present, past and future, beliefs and convictions, feeling of shame and guilt, and emotional component i.e., mean score of adolescent boys were significantly higher than the means score of girls with respect to the said components of self-concept. On the contrary, girls were found to be significantly higher in beliefs and convictions components compared to boys. No significant difference was observed between boys and girls with respect to self-acceptance and sociability components. So far as educational standard is considered, students of 11th standard were found to have higher mean score than the students of 12th standard in most of the components of self-concept and significant difference was found in four components only like health and sex appropriateness, abilities, self-acceptance and emotional component.Keywords
Self-Concept, Adolescents.- Incidence of Violence Experienced by the College Students during Childhood and its Association with Income:A Retrospective Study
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 7 (2014), Pagination: 1-7Abstract
Violence against children has become a grave reality and a global phenomenon. The increasing rate of reported violence against children prompted the researchers to carry out a retrospective study on this issue among Kolkata college students to get a better idea about the issue. It is believed that college students may not be hesitant to share childhood incidence of abuse since they are matured now. The main objective of the current study was to ascertain the prevalence and nature of violence experienced by the students during childhood in Kolkata and its association with income. A group of 400 undergraduate and graduate students (221 females and 189 males) and were in the aged ranging between 18 and 25 years participated in the study voluntarily and data were collected by using a through specially designed "semi-structured questionnaire." Findings revealed that 70.8% (283/400) of the students experienced some form of violence during childhood as reported (57.5% males and 81.4% females) and in this regard significant difference was observed (P<0.001). Of the total subjects who experienced some form of violence, about 49.5% (198/400), 37.8% (151/400), and 27% (108/400) experienced verbal/psychological, physical, and sexual violence respectively, while 25.5% (102/400) of the students witnessed violence within the family. Further analysis revealed that male and female students differed significantly in experiencing verbal violence (P<0.001), physical violence (P<0.001), sexual violence (P<0.001). Furthermore, violence was observed to prevail more in lower and higher income groups rather than middle income group (P<0.05). The issue requires attention of the State Commission for Protection of Child Rights and Child Welfare Committee.Keywords
Incidence, Student, Violence.- Child Sexual Abuse:A Progressive Social Disorder
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 7, No 6 (2016), Pagination: 651-661Abstract
Children need to be cared for and protected for the formation of a robust nation. The rampant increase in incidence of child sexual abuse becomes a major apprehension for all stakeholders in society. Child sexual abuse is viewed as Progressive Social Disorder as there are many hurdles which the child, family and community find difficulty to come out from, which is augmented by recurrence of abuse on the same victim and on different victim by same offender or by different offender. The consequences of sexual abuse on the child include short-term and long-term impact on the developmental aspects of the child throughout their lifespan. A model for combating the disorder has been developed. Prevention, Justice and Rehabilitation entailing equal significance by stakeholders, is required towards creation of healthy and safe haven for the future of the nation.Keywords
Child Sexual Abuse, Prevalence, Risk Factors, Pocso Act, Progressive Social Disorder.- The Dynamics of Sibling Relations in Adolescent Development:Understanding the Protective and Risk Factors
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1 Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bengaluru, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
1 Department of Psychology, Christ University, Bengaluru, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 6, No 4 (2015), Pagination: 439-443Abstract
Adolescence is a major developmental stage characterised by marked growth and development. Family and other significant people play very crucial role during this developmental stage. Sibling relations are given due importance as children grow together and share the same environment. These relations whether positive or disturbing have impact on the adolescent's coping and development even it persists throughout their life. The present secondary research based article aims to understand the dynamics of sibling relations and its impact on adolescent's life. Evidence indicates that sibling relations depend on various factors such as family type, structure, size, economic conditions and gender of the siblings and other factors. A positive and congenial sibling relation helps moulding a child into a sound person whereas disturbing or unfriendly relations including rivalry, bullying and sexual or physical abuse has negative impact on development and can cause severe consequences ranging shame, aggression or fear to severe anxiety, depression and other mental and physical health hazards. Sibling relation often reflects in adolescent's personality, socialisation and interpersonal skills. Evidences also indicate that sibling support and healthy relation can boost up confidence and healthy mental development of adolescent even in adolescent with disability or other disorders. Parents and professionals often fail to understand the dynamics and importance of sibling relation and sometimes incidences of sexual abuse or other potential risks goes unnoticed. The paper recommends the need for family and community-based awareness and effective parenting programs. Also it calls for the attention from professional, parents and researchers to unearth the dynamics of sibling relations.Keywords
Adolescents Mental Health, Sibling Relations, Abuse, Rivalry, Protective Factors.- Parental Care and Support Services as Perceived by the Paniya Tribal Adolescents of Kerala: An Empirical Study
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T. S. Saranya
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Sibnath Deb
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Puducherry, IN