Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, IN

Abstract

In recent years there is resurgence of spiritual and religious based training on moral behaviors. Psychologists have been involved traditionally in rectifying negative and health damaging behaviors. The current focus of psychologists has been to understand human strengths and positive traits which are often associated with positive health outcomes. Morality based behaviors are also become the focus of recent psychological investigations. Behaviors like being forgiving, having gratitude and other positive values like character building, having virtues and temperance are closely related to positive health outcomes, relationship building and positive mental health. The current paper will highlight the notion of moral behaviors, its theory, gender differences in moral behavior and psychological techniques to cultivate moral behaviors. The paper will integrate Quran and morality and attempts to incorporate psycho-quranic approach to cultivate moral behaviors in children and adolescents.

Keywords

Moralbehavior, Morality, Psycho-Quranic.

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Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani ¹, Firdos Jahan ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IN
2 Aligarh, U.P, IN

Abstract

The aim of the present study was to examine Psychological Capital (PsyCap) among Private Bank Employees in Aligarh. The main objectives of the present research were to (i) Examine Psychological Capital in a group of senior and junior managers working in Private Banks, (ii) Examine the differences between the different dimensions of Psychological Capital (Self-efficacy, Hope, Optimism and Resiliency) in a group of senior and junior Managers. A sample of 74 bank employees in the age range of 29-52 years and a mean age of 37.30 years and SD of 3.9 were selected using purposive sampling of which 40 were junior managers and 34 were senior managers working in private banking sector. 12 item Psychological Capital Questionnaire (Luthans, Avolio, Avey, & Norman, 2007) was used to examine the Psychological Capital and its dimensions in a mentioned sample. The Questionnaire was administered individually to the respondents. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics like mean, SD and inferential statistics like t test. The findings revealed no significant difference in both the group on the overall measure of PsyCap, means being 48.35 and 49.13 of Senior Managers and Junior Managers respectively. The results also revealed insignificant differences between the groups on 3 of its 4 dimensions. On the dimension of Optimism, however, significant difference was found between Senior and Junior Managers. The major limitation of the research was its small sample size.

Keywords

Psychological Capital, Human Potential, Bank Employees.

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Divyani Sharma ¹, Mustafa Nadeem Kirmani ²

Affiliations
1 Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, IN

Abstract

Problem solving skills play an important role in the life of an individual for dealing life challenges effectively. The core idea of this model of therapy is striving toward solution of the problem and using all possible ways to deal with it. People following problem solving approach in their life have better quality of life and well-being. Problem solving is an empirical based approach and is a skill that can be build in people. The present paper presents a case of an adult who has academic and mood related difficulties on whom problem solving therapy was used. Following the training in problem solving therapy using specific techniques for specific symptoms and issues, the client reported significant improvement in his symptoms. The present paper describes in detail the case of problem solving therapy.

Keywords

Problem Solving, Cognitive Restructuring, Relaxation.

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