IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review

Shubhdip Kaur ¹, Damanjit Sandhu ², Haroon Shafiq ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The position of Social Sciences in today's society is not satisfactory. Promoting young researchers in long term social research is difficult. The aim of this investigation was to study the perceived status of social sciences in today's society from its pursuers' perspective. The study focused primarily on students pursuing any of the social sciences at masters or higher levels. Around 100 students within the age range of 22-30 years from various colleges or universities were surveyed. The results obtained revealed that most of the pursuers had experienced society's narrow vision towards their subjects. Due to the perception of society towards these subjects, these pursuers feel that there is no positive scope for social sciences in our society. Surprisingly around 91% of the pursuers were satisfied with their streams. Thus although there is little societal acceptance for the subjects of social sciences its pursuers acknowledge their subjects fully and have high acceptance for them. They are just disappointed with the lack of awareness society and people have regarding the importance of social sciences. But the truth is that the role of social sciences cannot be negated, for theirs is a role of healthy nation building. The need is to bring in spotlight their contributions and how their research outcomes can be used to improve our society.

Keywords

Social Sciences, Society, Pursuers, Research.

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Damanjit Sandhu ¹, Shubhdip Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Adolescents with childhood histories often have cognitive distortions and biases regarding social world. The present study aimed to investigate differences in interpersonal relationships of adolescents abused during childhood from the adolescents having no such histories. 1557 adolescents (aged 15 18 years) from various areas of Punjab (India) were screened for childhood abuse through Childhood Trauma Questionnaire. Two groups (one abused and other non-abused) each comprising 100 adolescents were formed. To investigate the group differences all adolescents were administered Clinical Assessment of Interpersonal Relationships. Significant group differences emerged over this measure. The study stressed that the adolescents with childhood histories of abuse, in comparison to the non-abused group, tend to display more problems in interpersonal relations with parents, peers and teachers. Childhood abuse have made adolescents to enter their social world with faulty perceptions, faulty self-image and cognitive distortions which have entirely shaped the way they define themselves and their world, thereby affecting badly their interpersonal relationships with significant persons.

Keywords

Childhood Abuse, Adolescents, Interpersonal Relationships.

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Kirandeep Kaur ¹, Shubhdip Kaur ¹, Damanjit Sandhu ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, IN

Abstract

Cyber bullying is an aggressive act or behaviour that is carried out using electronic means by a group or an individual repeatedly over time against a victim who cannot easily defend himself or herself. The present investigation focused upon gauging the impact of cyber bullying on adolescent's (within the age range of 13 to 16 years) mental health and over all wellbeing. The study also aimed to explore gender differences in cyber bullying victimization. At first the subjects were screened for possible cyber bullying victimization. Later focus group discussions were conducted with adolescents having the experiences of cyber victimization. The results showed that cyber bullying tends to have detrimental effects on the physical, mental, emotional and social health of adolescent pupils, and it has far reaching negative impact on their overall wellbeing. Further, both boys and girls may have equal chances of being targeted by the cyber bullies.

Keywords

Cyber Bullying, Well Being, Adolescents, Cyber Victimization.

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