Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Deepa Ghosh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Netaji Subhas Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Tripura, IN

Abstract

The aim of the study was to standardize an eve teasing scale for measuring attitude of the boys towards eve teasing. The sample size was 100. The original questionnaire consisted of 37 statements. After item analysis, only 21 significant items (p<0.01; p<0.05) were kept in the Eve Teasing Scale for boys (ESB). Accordingly, ESB was applied to the 100 students of different colleges of Tripura. Following the standard rationale each item was scored and the scores were summated for each of the seven categories. Then, the inter category of coefficient of correlations were determined and the said correlation matrix was utilised to factorial study utilising Principal Component Factor Analysis. The factorial study reveals that the total of 21 items were clearly Clustered into two factors. Factor I consist of three categories viz. girl's responsibility, improper socialisation and media's role and factor II consists of four categories viz., consciousness about the problem, feeling of security, lack of knowledge, boy's responsibility. The result of Principal Component Analysis of factorial study indicates that the eve-teasing scale has a good amount of construct validity. Then the reliability coefficient was determined by applying the Spearman Brown prophecy formula. The reliability coefficient of the factors I and the factor II were 0.788 and 0.841 respectively which designate the test as a reliable one. Later ESB was applied to a group of 280 male college students. Results (Mean=11.153; SD= 3.829) reveal that boys of colleges have predominantly favourable attitude towards eve teasing. Further the results provide some interesting cues about the concerned phenomena.

Keywords

Eve-Teasing, Standardization.

Full Text

     

Deepa Ghosh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, N. S. Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Tripura, IN

Abstract

The present study was conducted to compare the level of self-esteem, academic achievement need and depression of the tribal and non-tribal Higher Secondary school students of Tripura. This study further examined the relationship between self esteem, academic achievement need and depression. The sample comprised of 120 higher secondary school students aged from 16-18 years. Among them 60 were tribal students (Boys:30; Girls: 30) and 60 were non-tribal students (Boys:30; Girls:30). Self-esteem scale by Singh and Srivastava; Academic Achievement Need Scale by Tanwar and Amalnerkar and Beck depression Inventory by Beck were used to collect the data in the present study. The Sample was randomly selected from 6 government higher secondary schools of sub-urban areas. The data were analyzed with t-test and correlation. Findings revealed significant differences between the tribal and non-tribal students on the level of self esteem, academic achievement need and depression. Tribal students possess low self-esteem, low academic achievement need and more depression in comparison to the non-tribal students. Significant relationships are found between the variables of the study. The findings confirm the research hypotheses. The result of the present study can be used retrospectively for ensuring psychological intervention to improve the self-esteem and academic achievement need of the tribal students otherwise the motto of the government about tribes' upliftment would be a distant possibility.

Keywords

Self-Esteem, Academic Achievement Need, Depression, Tribal and Non-Tribal.

Full Text

     

Deepa Ghosh ¹

Affiliations
1 Netaji Subhas Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, South Tripura, IN

Abstract

Present study aimed at investigating and comparing anxiety and depression of the students (all boys) of tribal and non-tribal community. The present study also aimed to assess the role of counselling as an effective technique for reducing anxiety and depression. The sample comprised of 80 students (40 non-tribals and 40 tribals). Their age ranged from 15-18 years. The sample was randomly selected from the four different schools of South Tripura district. Beck depression inventory and Bengali version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) adapted by Mallik and Chattopadyay were used to collect the data. Findings showed that there was significant difference between the tribal and non-tribal students on trait and state anxiety (t=2.45, t=3.16 respectively) and depression (t=3.84). In all respect, the non-tribals possessed severe amount of depression and anxiety. Results revealed that there was positive correlation between the anxiety and depression of the students.. However, no significant relation was found between state anxiety and depression of the tribal students. Counselling proved to be a very effective technique for reducing anxiety and depression of the students.

Keywords

Anxiety, Depression, Counselling, Tribal Students, Non-Tribal Students, Tripura.

Full Text

     

Deepa Ghosh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, N. S. Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Tripura, IN

Abstract

The study aimed at examining the attitude of the boys and girls students and male employed and unemployed persons towards Dowry. The study was conducted on 154 individuals. Among them 84 college students (boys-50; girls-34) were selected from three different degree colleges of Tripura and 70 male persons (35 employed and 35 umemployed) were selected from different strata of the society. The age of the college students ranged between 19-21 years whereas the ages of all the employed and unemployed persons were above 30 years. For the purpose of data collection, the Dowry Attitude Scale (DAS) was utilized. The test retest reliability coefficient and validity of the scale are 0.88 and 0.89 respectively. The study revealed that the girls possess favourable attitude towards dowry. Further, significant difference was found between the attitude of the boys and girls college students. No significant difference was evident between the attitude of the male employed and unemployed persons towards dowry. Surprisingly, all the groups possess favourable attitude towards dowry.

Keywords

Dowry, college students, employed male, unemployed male, Tripura

Full Text

     

Deepa Ghosh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, N. S. Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Tripura, IN

Abstract

The present study attempts to determine the personality traits of the tribal and non-tribal adolescent students of Higher Secondary Schools and Colleges. Further it aims to investigate the differences between the personality traits of tribal and non tribal students. It also aims to investigate and compare the personality traits of male and female adolescent students. The sample was randomly selected from two government schools and two colleges of sub urban areas. The sample comprises of 127 subjects aged from 17-23 years. Among them 31 was tribal students and 96 was non-tribal students. Further male students were 64 and female students were 63. NEO-Five Factor Inventory was used as an instrument for this research. The data were analyzed by using t-test. Findings reveal significant differences between tribal and non-tribal adolescents on neuroticism, extraversion and conscientiousness. Results further revealed that female adolescents possess higher neuroticism and agreeableness than male students. But females scored lower than male students on conscientiousness. The findings can be used to develop the personality enhancement intervention programs for the adolescent students.

Keywords

Adolescents, Neuroticism, Extroversion, Agreeableness, Conscientiousness, Tribal, Students.

Full Text

     

Deepa Ghosh ¹

Affiliations
1 Netaji Subhas Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Tripura, IN

Abstract

Employees stress is an increasing problem in today’s organisation. Job Stress means destructive physical and emotional response that arises when the necessity of ajob do not match with the competencies, resources or need of the employee. A certain amount of job stress is necessary to be motivated for doing something remarkable. But excessive stress can interfere with one’s productivity and affect one’s physical and emotional health. Civil Service is the executive branch of the government which is enshrined in Article 311 of the Indian Constitution. The civil servants are entrusted with the significant task of administering public offices which include implementation of different policies framed by the Legislature. They play a vital role in full proof execution of the policies and programmes of the government. The civil servants, upon whom the development of the country or state depends, should be stimulating and enthusiastic in discharging their duties. They must also possess a sound physical and emotional health. Otherwise, their adjustment process to the family and to the rigorous day-to-day affairs of the administration will be disturbed. The goal of the present study is to find out the level of stress among the civil servants ofTripura. This study also aims to examine the relationship betweenjob stress and hostility of the civil servants. Further, this study also explores the impact of job stress on hostility and general health of the civil servants. The study involves 50 civil service officers (IAS-24; TCS-26). Only male respondents are included in this study. Job Stress Test (Paliwal, 1982), Hostility Test (Paliwal, 1982) and General Health Questionnaire (David Goldberg, 1979) are used to measure thej ob stress, hostility and health condition of the respondents. Simple random sampling technique has been used to collect data. The survey is conducted using structured face to face interviews. Results were analysed by using t-test and r-value. Results indicate that there exists high stress among 36% of the civil servants. 32% of the civil servants possess severe hostile attitude. The main stress factors reported by over half of the survey respondents are delayed promotional policy, work overload, low level of remuneration, communication gap among colleagues, low level of autonomy, time pressure and demanding job. Significant relationship is found betweenjob stress andhostility (r=0.803;p<0.01) of the civil servants. Results further reveal that there is significant difference between high stress group and low stress group of civil servants on stress (t=24.36; p<0.01), hostility (t=6.438; p<0.01) and general health (t=4.723; p<0.01). Therefore psychological intervention is urgently required to make them free from distress.

Keywords

Job Stress, Hostility, General Health, Civil Servants.

Full Text

     

Deepa Ghosh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, N. S. Mahavidyalaya, Udaipur, Tripura, IN

Abstract

Today most of the women are maintaining dual roles of an employee and housewives with economic support to their family. The study examines the degree of anxiety and suicide risk among married women. It aims to investigate whether there are any differences between working and non working women on anxiety and suicide risk. Further it explores the relationship between anxiety and suicide risk. The sample comprises of 70 married women (working women-35; nonworking women-35). The mode values of the age of working and non working women were 39 and 41 years respectively. Suicide Probability Scale by J. Cull and W. Gill and Bengali version of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) adapted by Nikhil B. Mallik and Prabal K. Chattopadhyay were used as instruments for this research. Besides descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and dispersions; t-test were applied for verification of the hypotheses. Findings reveal insignificant difference between the two groups on trait anxiety. But significant difference exists between them on state anxiety. Study reveals that a notable number of women possess suicide risk. Further significant differences are found between them on hopelessness, negative self evaluation and suicidal ideation. But, the difference is insignificant on hostility. Further significant relationships are established between the different sub scales of suicide risk and anxiety. The results of the present study may be used retrospectively to create responsiveness among people about suicide risk of the women and ensure societal change and psychological intervention to lessen suicide risk and improve the mental health of the women. It can be used as a revelation for both the employees and employers who need to see this issue as grave and take corrective measures. However, closer look at the scenario makes us comprehend that working women face lot of problems involving both job and family.

Keywords

Anxiety, Working Women, Non Working Women, Suicide Risk.

Full Text