Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Arun Kumar ¹, Vidushi Dixit ¹

Affiliations
1 Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Timarpur, Delhi, IN

Abstract

The present study attempted to investigate and describe the relationship among forgiveness, gratitude and resilience in Indian youth. There were three main objectives of the study-(a) To explore relationship among forgiveness, gratitude and resilience in Indian Youth (b) To investigate the impact of forgiveness and gratitude on resilience in Indian Youth and (c) To investigate the role of gender and culture on forgiveness, gratitude and resilience in Indian youth. The data was collected on a sample of 50 research scholars from interdisciplinary areas using Heartland Forgiveness scale. The Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6) and Brief Resilience scale. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The analysis indicated a low but statistically significant positive correlation among forgiveness, gratitude and resilience and score of forgiveness explained 22.6 % of variance in resilience. No gender and cultural differences were found for forgiveness, gratitude and resilience. Young Adults had an optimum level of recognition about obtaining a positive outcome from another individual. They had more than average ability to live well at every stage of life. They obtained more than average scores on the components of forgiveness: forgiving self others and situation.

Keywords

Forgiveness, Gratitude and Resilience.

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Vidushi Dixit ¹, K. Ramachandran ²

Affiliations
1 P .G. Department of Psychology, Munshi Singh College (BRABU), Motihari, Bihar, IN
2 Defence Institute of Psychological Research, DRDO, Timarpur , Delhi, IN

Abstract

The present article was a theoretical review regarding the use of Transactional Analysis as Marital therapy and its effectiveness. Married couples often hope for a perfect relationship. Unfortunately now days intimate relationships are often unsatisfying and marked by numerous conflicts. On the basis of review of literature, it was found that in India the rate of divorce and separation has increased drastically. Common problems include poor understanding, lack of recognition and acceptance, financial independence, lack of communication, ineffective communication etc. The popular marital therapies being used by counselors include CBT, Psychodynamic counseling, Gottman method attachment therapy , etc. But use of transactional analysis as marital therapy was found to be limited in Indian context. Literature proves the effectiveness of TA while dealing with relationship conflicts, understanding and eliminating negative ego state behaviors, developing personal awareness and improving the quality of relationship between people. Therefore the suggestions for using T A as marital therapy as well as for conducting future researches were suggested.

Keywords

Marital Relationships, Marital Therapies, Transactional Analysis.

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