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Dhanalakshmi, D.
- Life Stress, Optimism, and Life Satisfaction among School Students
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 5, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 41-45Abstract
The objective of this study was to examine the relationship among life stress, optimism and life satisfaction among adolescents. A sample of 145 high school students (78 male and 67 female) were randomly selected from the school for current study. The participants were given three standardized questionnaires to assess their levels of life stress, optimism and life satisfaction. The scales used for the current study were Students Stress Inventory by Gadzella, Revised Life Orientation Test by Scheier, Carver and Bridges, Multidimensional Students' Life Satisfaction Scale (MSLSS) by Scott Huebner. Pearson's correlational analysis and t-test were carried out to assess the relationship among life stress, optimism and life satisfaction, and to examine the gender differences. The study found significant positive correlation between optimism and life satisfaction and it also found that girls experienced higher level of life satisfaction when compared to boys and that boys experienced a high level of pressure, a dimension of life stress, when compared to girls. Some kind of counseling program can be designed to improve life satisfaction and reduce pressure among boys and as well as for their family.Keywords
Life Stress, Optimism, Life Satisfaction- Depression, Cognitive Distortion and Health among College Students
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 5, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 493-495Abstract
College years, though expected to be the most fun period in a student's life, many students do not have a smooth sail. The relationship problems encountered at that stage append to the stress experienced due to transition from school to college and complex psychology histories. Such complexities may often lead to distortions in thinking and in most severe form lead to depression and poor health. The current study explored the relationship between depression, cognitive distortions and general health among college students. The sample consisted of 125 undergraduate college students (62 boy s and 63 girls) studying in different colleges in Chennai and aged between 18 to 20 years.The participants responded to the items on Depression taken from the Depression and the Anxiety Scale (Newcomer et al), Cognitive Distortion Scale (Bnere) and General Health Questionnaire (Goldberg). Correlational analysis showed that general health was positively related to dimensions of cognitive distortion and depression. Girls were found to be more depressed and high in self-criticism as when compared to the boys. Girls have more problems in their general health as when compared to the boys. Regression analysis revealed that depression predicts general health. The results of the study draws the attention of researchers and practitioners mthe discipline of psychology to explore the various causal factors for depression during late adolescence and to provide appropriate psychological interventions so that they are able to face the future challenges. Interventions to enhance the assertiveness and to change the dysfunctional thinking associated with helplessness among girls are crucial.Keywords
Depression, Cognitive Distortions, Generalhealth, College Students.- Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction for Reducing Anxiety, Enhancing Self-Control and Improving Academic Performance among Adolescent Students
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1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, RV Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry, IN
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, RV Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Pondicherry University, Kalapet, Puducherry, IN