Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Abha Singh ¹, Ritu Modi ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, P.P.N. College, Kanpur, IN

Abstract

In this physical world every person wants happiness and peace of mind. Meditation is one of the powerful technique for achieving mental peace and happiness. Today people are suffering from stress, depression, anxiety, insomnia etc. There may be many reasons for such problems but very few solutions. We need to regulate our life in a systematic way. In Indian culture meditation has been very important medium to get mental peace and stability in life. Peace is simply an experience; whereas peace of mind is a way of good life. Peace is easily attainable through the regular practice of meditation. The present paper explores about meditation and its types, relationship of meditation and mental health, benefits of meditation and implication of mediation for achieving positive mental health.

Keywords

Meditation, Positive Mental Health.

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Pratibha Dabas ¹, Abha Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 AIPS, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to present a narrative overview of research work done on the Bhagavad Gita and explore the possibility of using specific teachings of the Gita for promoting resilience and optimism among school children. Though Indians have used the teachings of the Gita to guide them through life since the ancient times, very little scientific research has been done in the area. The teachings have been of immense value to people in different time periods and few question the credibility of the knowledge contained therein. What is needed, however, is the scientific validation of the effects of the teachings in different social groups. There is an urgent need for revisiting the ancient teachings. More so, because we must offer the right kind of mental conditioning for school children, who are facing increasing behavioural and mental health issues, some of which may be borne out of a lack of resilience and optimism. Because very little scientific research has been attempted in the area, the methods used for this study included a review of translations and commentaries on the Bhagavad Gita by different authors along with research journal articles. A review of about a forty researches show that there are immense possibilities in the area. Positive outcomes in most researches conducted, show that the teachings of Gita may provide conditioning 'mantras' that will help build optimism and resilience in school students. This paper makes suggestions for further research and inclusion of specific teaching interventions for school children.

Keywords

Bhagavad Gita, Resilience, Optimism, School Children.

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Pratibha Dabas ¹, Abha Singh ²

Affiliations
1 AIPS, Amity University, Noida, UP, IN
2 AIPS, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

This paper looks at the need for introducing a new dimension to the counselor's role in Indian schools - that of providing Positive psychology interventions to school students. We are witnessing increasing instances of behavioral problems and low academic standards among students in semi urban schools in India. The school authorities feel the need for effective and positive intervention programs for these students. Parents and teachers both find themselves turning to the counselors, who are not only few in number but unable to handle all the referrals. The role of the counselor, thus needs to be redefined. Apart from broadening the scope of counseling, integrated interventions that the teachers can handle are required. The paper also identifies the growing need for counseling that is preventive rather than remedial. With the parents and teachers turning into a helpless lot and looking towards the counselors to help them with managing their children, the counselors need to reframe their role. Rather than being overwhelmed by the number of referrals, they must help in the upbringing of children with positive character traits. Going by the research findings in positive psychology, this should help in bringing down the number of referrals of behavioral issues. As findings of some of the studies on Positive Psychology also suggest a cultural impact on the outcome of positive interventions, this paper makes further research suggestions of combining Indian Psychology with the western Positive Psychology methods as options for effective positive interventions for school children.

Keywords

Positive Psychology, Interventions, School Children, Counselors.

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Deepika Chamoli ¹, Rita Kumar ¹, Abha Singh ¹, Neil Kobrin ²

Affiliations
1 AIPS, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 California, US

Abstract

The present study analyses the effect of mantra chanting on the performance IQ of 8-13 years old students in Dehradun. In the study it has been hypothesised that the performance IQ (PlQ*) of children will be enhanced with l5 minutes of mantra chanting when practiced for 30 days daily. For this experimental study 15 students were studied by using four performance tests of Malin's intelligence battery for children (an Indian adaptation of Weischler's Intelligence battery for children). The pre and post test results are analysed with 't' test. Performance sub-tests are non-verbal in nature and the sum of four Transient quotients gives performance IQ (P1Q*). The test of significance reveals a significant result p=0.01% and t=3.339. The frequency of repetition of the mantra also increased with proficiency. The critical value p<0.01%, t=2.74 test shows significance difference in pre and post WASP frequency analysis. It establishes the fact that 15min. of mantra chanting is effective in enhancing the performance IQ.

Keywords

Mantra, Tongue Twister, Performance IQ, WASP, Manjushree Mantra.

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Anjali Sahai ¹, Abha Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 AIPS, AUUP, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The role of Optimistic employees in organizations efficiency and productivity is undeniable. The sense of being grounded and feeling good as a result of Optimism helps to pave way to vitality and eventually higher subjective well-being. Optimism is an attributional style that explains positive events in terms of personal, permanent and pervasive causes. Subjective Well-Being (SWB) is person's cognitive and affective evaluations of his or her life. In order to study the relationship between Optimism and Subjective Well-Being (SWB), a sample of 320 employees working in Private Universities of Delhi/NCR region were taken. For this purpose, Revised Life Orientation Test (LOT-R) given by Scheier, Carver, and Bridges(1994) and Subjective Well-being Scales-the Satisfaction with Life Scale(SWLS), Scale of Positive and Negative Experience (SPANE) and Flourishing Scale (FS by Ed Diener & Robert Biswas-Diener, 2009) were used. Results show significant relationship between Optimism and Subjective Well Being of employees.

Keywords

Optimism, Subjective Well-Being, Positive Affect, Negative Affect.

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Tarun Jain ¹, Ritu Sharma ¹, Abha Singh ², Karuna Mehta ³

Affiliations
1 AIPS, Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 AIPS, Amity University, Noida, UP, IN
3 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

The Coaching Behavior Scale for Sport (CBS-S) is designed to evaluate coach's involvement in developing sports person in multidimensional aspects of sports. Although CBS-S has been used in a number of empirical studies, the factor structure of the instrument has not been examined in Elite Indian context. Present study was, therefore, conducted to assess the factor structure of the CBS-S for Indian Elite sports person, 76 Elite sports person completed the CBS-S, CFA were done to assess the (CBS-S) for reliability and validity. Seven-factor CFA models fit to the sample data adequately. In addition, the sizes of factor loadings on target factors were substantial. The findings from this study supported the factorial validity of the CBS-S for the present sample and Personal Rapport (PS) and Negative Personal Rapport (NPR) are found to be moderately significant. This suggest that the Elite Indian sports person is relying more on the coach in relation to the Physical training, Technical skill, Goal setting, Mental preparations and Competitive strategies rather than the two rapport subscales.

Keywords

Coaching Effectiveness, Factorial Analysis, Elite, Sports Performance, Rapport.

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