Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Nalini Malhotra ¹, Ruby Gupta ¹

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

Abstract

The present paper throws light upon those aspects of a human-being, which if handled carefully can lead one to a more fulfilling, conducive and wholesome life. Assertiveness is one such survival skill, which, if taught and instilled at the right time and in the right manner can save many from rating their lives as unfulfilling. Assertiveness teaches one to respect oneself and respecting others at the same time. It teaches one towards increased awareness of personal rights and paying attention to one's verbal as well as non-verbal skills also. At the same time, not violating the rights of others is the other side of an assertive individual. Social Anxiety and Self-efficacy are two such variables, which are directly related to Assertiveness, the former negatively and the latter positively. High Social Anxiety and Low Self Efficacy are two such obstacles, which can put hindrance in the growth of an individual in a multidimensional way-Emotionally, Behaviourally and Socially.

Keywords

Assertiveness Social Anxiety And Self-efficacy

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Nalini Malhotra ¹, Himani ¹

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

Abstract

The purpose of the present research paper is to assess life stressors in relation to psychological problems among adolescents. Sample for the present research paper comprised 150 adolescents (75 Males / 75 Females) in the age range of 12 to 18 years from the various schools of Patiala district. The participants were assessed by Life Stressors and Social Resources inventory (Youth Form), which evaluates different domains of life stressors in adolescents. Psychological problems of adolescents were evaluated by (DASS) Depression Anxiety Stress scale. It was hypothesized that there would be a positive relationship of a representative set of Life Stressors with Psychological Problems among Adolescents. Result revealed positive affinity of life stressors with psychological problems viz depression, anxiety, stress. Implications of the present research paper are also proposed for future research.

Keywords

Life Stressors, Psychological Problems

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Nalini Malhotra ¹, Rakhi Hasija ¹

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

Abstract

The main objective of the present research was to study the correlation between interpersonal relationships, depression and self esteem. The sample comprised of 120 adolescents (60 males and 60 females) drawn through purposive random sampling from English medium public schools of Patiala city. The subjects were in the age range of 15-18 years from an urban background and from Intact and non-intact families. For this purpose, CAIR (Assessing interpersonal relationships), RADS-2 (assessing depression) and Rosenberg's self esteem scale (assessing self-esteem) was used to meet the objectives. Intercorrelations computed revealed that interpersonal relationships was found to be positively correlated with self esteem and negatively correlated with depressive symptamatology.

Keywords

Depression, Self-Esteem, Interpersonal Relationships.

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Nalini Malhotra ¹, Ravneet Kaur ¹

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

Abstract

Irrational beliefs are attitudes and values which people hold without any objective evidence. Such thoughts typically clutter the minds of people with feelings of resentment and distaste which creates a lot of problems in a person's life. Irrational beliefs effect the functioning of an individual by lowering the skills of social and emotional competence.Although the concept of irrational beliefs has received extensive attention, yet the concept needs to be addressed covering varied aspects. The present research aimed to examine the relationship of irrational beliefs with social emotional skills. For this purpose, Shortened General Attitude and Belief Scale (SCABS) by Lindner, Kirk by,Wertheim,and Birch(1999)and Social Skills Inventory by Riggio and Carney (2003) were administered on 300 (150 females and 150 males) participants. The correlation coefficient was used to analyze the data. Findings of the present study revealed significant negative correlation of irrational beliefs with social-emotional skills. Implications of the finding shave been discussed.

Keywords

Irrational Beliefs , Social-Emotional Skills, Males and Females.

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Nalini Malhotra ¹, Ravneet Kaur ¹

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

Abstract

In today's world ,adolescence is a time of changes, exploration, and youth searching along with the time of worry and problems. The emotional intelligence represents a capacity of control and self-control over stress and negative emotions. Emotional intelligence is a potential risk factor in behavioral problems in adolescence years and the lack of balanced development of emotional intelligence in adolescents could be associated with a variety of internalizing and externalizing problem behavior. Beliefs play an essential role in human beings' life. Irrational beliefs are unrealistic reasoning process by which external events are interpreted and through which emotional distress is mediated. The effects of irrational beliefs are widespread, i.e., it is not limited to academic environment but spreads to other areas viz., social and personal. REBT (rational emotive behavior therapy) is being considered a comprehensive intervention that incorporates cognitive restructuring with emotions and behavioral application & recently introduced into classroom setting with adolescents. Rational emotive education (REE) is a preventive interventional mental health program through which children and adolescents can learn positive mental health concepts & social emotional skills. Rational emotive approaches aim at making irrational beliefs into rational ones, increasing the social emotional skills and enhancing self-esteem of adolescents. The inclusion of the focus on emotional intelligence as part of curriculum could lead to a variety of positive personal, social and societal outcomes. The present paper, highlighting the affective and emotional factors, focuses on the rational emotive approaches applied particularly to the problems of adolescents. The research on REE would help the policy makers and counselors to prepare appropriate counselling programs and workshops which will provide the preventive & intervention strategies in order to help adolescents reduce their irrational beliefs.

Keywords

Rational Emotive Approaches, Adolescent Problem Behavior.

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Nalini Malhotra ¹, Rupleen Kaur ¹

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

Abstract

The main purpose of the present study was to examine the relation between emotional intelligence and subjective well-being among adolescents. The sample comprised 200 adolescents (100 males & 100 females) in the age range of 13-18 years from the private schools of Patiala district. Socio-demographic data sheet was used to take information about the personal and socio-economic variables. The data of the study were obtained through the use of the Subjective Well-being Inventory-SUBI (Sell & Nagpal, 1992) and Emotional Intelligence Scale (EIS), (Hyde, Pethe, & Dhar, 2002) after due consent of the respective principals and participants. Correlation coefficients and step-wise multiple regression analysis was applied. The results of the present study revealed that the different domains of emotional intelligence were found to be significantly and positively correlated with subjective well-being. Regression analysis revealed that the domains of emotional intelligence viz., self-development, self awareness, empathy, self-motivation and managing relations, except; Emotional stability, integrity, value orientation, commitment and altruistic behavior were found to be the significant predictors of subjective well-being with 18.6% variance. Further, the results were interpreted in light of existing recent researches and the implications were discussed.

Keywords

Subjective Well-Being, Emotional Intelligence, Adolescence.

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