Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Arvind K. Birdie ¹, Madhu Jain ², Sarita Kulhari ³

Affiliations
1 IIMT School of Management (NowVedatya), Gurgaon,Haryana, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, IN
3 Rajasthan University, Jaipur, IN

Abstract

The present study aims to explore and compare the work stress, general well being and coping strategies in medico and non medico couples .For the purpose of study, a random sample of 50 couples out of which 25 medico and 25 non medicos were taken from the area of Jaipur city. Data were collected by using Cohen's Perceived work stress, PGI General Well Being by Santosh Verma and Anita Verma and Coping strategies Scale by Folkman and Lazarus. Mean, Standard deviation were employed for all variables and compared the different groups on the different variables. Results revealed that there was no significant relationship in medico and non medico couples , whereas medico couples were found to have poor general well being and non significant difference were found on coping strategies.

Keywords

Personality Type, Locus of Control, Optimism, Suicide Attempters.

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Rahul Kumar Singh ¹, Madhu Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

Occupational stress is one of the major health hazards of the modem work place. Similarly stressful working condition have been linked to low efficacy, absenteeism and increased rates of accidents on and off the job. Therefore, present study was designed to see the efficacy of self-management techniques as intervention in reducing the level of perceived stress among nursing staff sample comprised of 40 high stress nursing staff (20 male & 20 female) with the mean age 23.6 from S.M.S. hospital of Jaipur city of Rajasthan. Psychosocial stress questionnaire by Srivastava and Singh (1991) and occupational stress index by Srivastava and Singh (1994) were administered. Pre and post-test design was employed to find out the significant differences between the mean score on perceived stress after introducing intervention program. Results revealed that main effects of groups, gender and treatment have turned out to be significant. Further joint effect of groups and treatment have yielded significant there by depicting the remarkable improvement of experimental groups from pre and post-test over control group in terms of stress reduction due to introducing Self-management techniques as intervention program.

Keywords

Self-Management Techniques, Occupational Stress, Nursing Staff.

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Chirmi Acharya ¹, Madhu Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to compare the psychological well being and self esteem between the Indian classical dancers and non dancers. 40 Indian classical dancers and non dancers were selected using purposive sampling technique from various dance institutes. Ryff's psychological well being scale(1989) and Rosenberg's self esteem scale (1965) was used as tools for the study. The results reveal that the domains environmental mastery, personal growth, personal relations and self acceptance and autonomy of psychological well being are comparatively better in the Indian classical dancers than in the non dancers. Not only this, the Indian classical dancers showed higher level of self esteem than the non dancers. The findings of the present study can help to spread awareness of the positive impact of Indian classical dances on body as well as mind and to be more attuned to oneself.

Keywords

Indian Classical Dancers, Non-Dancers, Psychological Well Being and Self Esteem.

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Sanchita Bana ¹, Madhu Jain ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN

Abstract

This study was carried out to explore the relationship between decision-making styles and subjective well-being among officers of Rajasthan Administrative Services. Administrative officers encounter various stressors within their work environment, which involves navigating complex situations related to public welfare, consequently presenting them with opportunities to exhibit their decision-making styles. The sample consisted of 30 RAS officers (15 males & 15 females) in the age range 30-45 years (mean age 38.6) with a minimum work experience of 5 years selected from the Jaipur district. Data were collected by using General Decision making style Questionnaire (Scott & Bruce, 1995) and Subjective Well-being Scale by Sell and Nagpal. The results revealed that rational style had a significant positive correlation with subjective well-being among male RAS officers, whereas in female RAS officers, both rational and intuitive styles had a significant positive relationship. Avoidant style was significantly negatively related to subjective well-being in male officers. In contrast, dependent and spontaneous style in decision-making had a non-significant relationship with subjective well-being among both male and female officers.

Keywords

decision making styles, subjective well-being, administrative officers.

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