Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Anita Sheerha ¹, Mukta Singhvi ¹

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

Abstract

The study aims to determine the effect of positive visualization on the subjective happiness and perceived body image. For this study 40 participants were randomly selected from the age group of 20-25 years from the middle socio economic status in Delhi. A pre-post analysis was done using “Subjective Happiness Scale” and “Figure Rating Scale”. 20 participants were trained to visualize themselves to be in happy states and imagine their physical body to be the perfect shape and size, according to them. And the rest 20 were given no training at all. An in-depth analysis was done on 5 of the participants who received training in positive visualization.

Keywords

Positive Visualization, Happiness, Body Image.

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Priyanka Sharma ¹, Mukta Singhvi ¹

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

Abstract

The objective of this study was to assess the hope in the lives of HIV-positive women, using the Herth Hope Scale (HHS). For this purpose 60 HIV positive women were selected from ART centre, SMS medical college, Jaipur (Rajasthan). HHS scale administered to all subject. Score were analysed by mean score and revealed that these women have little hope in life in view of their diagnosis of HIV. The scale item with the highest score was faith. This probably derives from the fact that Aids is incurable, transmissible and generates negative stigma, in addition to its relation with the idea of imminent death. In conclusion, measuring hope among HIV patients through the use of an instrument permits intervention assessment and planning, promoting assistance and motivation to live better and maintain a hopeful attitude.

Keywords

HIV/AIDS, Hope, Faith.

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