IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review

Varsha Rani ¹, Hemlata ², Anjali Malik ², Sarvdeep Kohli ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Forgiveness and Gratitude are character strengths that have direct and indirect associations with well being and mental health. This paper examines these connections or associations among young adults. So for this purpose, total sample comprising of 60 subjects (30 males and 30 females) within the age range of 22-28 years from Rohtak city was chosen. Tools utilized were Heartland Forgiveness Scale, the Gratitude Questionnaire- six item form (GQ-6) and the Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF). Results indicate that both forgiveness and gratitude are related together as well as have a very strong positive relationship with mental health with forgiveness being the stronger predictor of the two. The study implicates that there is a great need to inculcate positive psychological strengths like forgiveness and gratitude in young adults to allow them to enjoy enhanced psychological well-being.

Keywords

Forgiveness, Gratitude and Mental Health.

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Suruchi Ahlawat ¹, Sarvdeep Kohli ²

Affiliations
1 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, M. D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Creativity is the demand of the 21st-century. it gives birth to all the discoveries, interventions, and development. India being a developing country, raise a requirement of its youth to be more creative. Educators and counselors should identify, appreciate, and encourage different styles or techniques of creativity to enhance their students or clients' productivity. The diverging thinking module aims the same. it comprises of two strategies, i.e., brainstorming and SCAMPER. Creativity scores were measured through the non-verbal test of creativity. Pretesting and post-testing design were used for the collection of data. The results revealed that the module was effectively abled to influence creativity.

Keywords

Creativity, Divergent Thinking, Brainstorming, SCAMPER, Non-Verbal Test of Creativity.

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