Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Ira Das ¹, Poonam Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Agra, UP, IN

Abstract

Altruistic acts can improve one's quality of life in several ways, and can actually help in relieving stress. Studies showed that altruism is good for emotional well-being, and can enhance peace of mind. In the present study a correlational design was used to determine the role of altruistic behavior in determining Stress among Rheumatoid Arthritis patients. The sample of the study consisted of 32 Patients (male and female); with the age range of 20-60 years. The sample was taken from different hospitals of Agra city. Altruistic behavior was measured by Life Style Scale by Das and Chaudhary. Stress was measured by ICMR Psychosocial Stressor Questionnaire by Srivastav. Coefficient of correlation between Altruistic behavior and Stress indicated a significant negative relationship (r= -0.557). Further, Regression Analysis indicated that Altruistic behavior has high contribution (b= -2.661) in the determination of stress. So, it can be concluded that as the altruistic behavior increases stress level of patients' decreases. If one wants to gain a more positive perspective towards life events that reduces stress then they are advised to start helping others.

Keywords

Stress, Altruistic Behavior, Arthritis Patients.

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Shraddha Sharma ¹, Ira Das ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, SNDT, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Dayalbagh Educational Institute, Dayalbagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

The study aims to examine the contribution of anger, gratitude and well-being in predicting forgiveness. A sample of 70 subjects (38 male & 32 female) who were in the age range of 32-40 years. Heartland Forgiveness Scale (2005); Know Yourself Scale (2015); Gratitude Questionnaire-Six Item Form (2002); and Oxford Happiness Scale (2002) were used to measure Forgiveness, Anger, Gratitude and Well-being respectively. Results showed that there is a significant negative relationship between anger and forgiveness (-.76) while gratitude and forgiveness (.82) and well-being and forgiveness (.82) are significantly positively related. Multiple Regression Analysis revealed that anger, gratitude and subjective well-being all are significant predictors of forgiveness. It was found that gratitude contributes most while well-being contributes least in predicting forgiveness.

Keywords

Forgiveness, Anger, Gratitude and Well-Being.

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