Indian Journal of Positive Psychology

Priyanka Shukla ¹

Affiliations
1 Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow, U.P., IN

Abstract

Aging is part of the natural life cycle of an organism. From birth to death, aging is the element that ties all segments of life together. All over the world aging population is growing rapidly Such a huge population which had been at the service of our society since so many previous years, cannot be ignored. Now the principles of Positive Psychology are captured in a new term specific to later life-namely, "positive aging." Positive ageing is a theoretical approach to gerontology that draws from both disease prevention and wellness literatures to emphasize the individual's attitudes used to enhance longevity and the quality of life (Ellor, 2005). The significance of spirituality and positive ageing is rapidly growing, with an increasing elderly population. Now researches on spirituality and aging have increased recently, owing to overwhelming evidence of positive health outcomes linked to spirituality and religious participation. Spirituality has direct and indirect influence on physical and mental well-being. Understanding individual spiritual perspectives becomes increasingly important, given the issues of loss, physical illness and mortality that are confronted in old age. This article reviews literature and research on spirituality, positive ageing as well as spiritual interventions to promote positive view towards ageing. In conclusion the practices of Positive Ageing, if adopted in early life and refined over the years as we age, will give us a strong foundation to support health and quality of life and may also promote well being for future generations.

Keywords

Spirituality, Ageing, Modern Society.

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Sneha Saha ¹, Priyanka Shukla ¹

Affiliations
1 Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University, Lucknow, IN

Abstract

With the wave of new developments in the field of psychology, the study of youths has taken a new turn. Researchers are now focusing on enhancing psychological growth in youths. With this new focus in light, various schools and organizations in the west have adopted "positive youth development" for a holistic development of a youth's physical, psychological and social growth. In most cases, high rates of alienation, disconnection and boredom from meaningful challenge are not signs of psychopathology but rather, it can be seen as a sign of deficiency in positive development. The present study focuses on the concept of positive youth development (PYD) and its assessment in Indian education setting. The objective of the study was to assess the dimensions of positive youth development among adolescents. Positive Youth Development Inventory developed by Arnold, Nott, and Meinhold (2012) was used for data collection. Data comprised of l00 adolescents (50 males & 50 females) age range between l6-18 years for the present study. The obtained data has been analyzed using descriptive statistics like Mean, Standard Deviation (SD), Independent sample t test. The study showed higher scores of female participants in comparison to the male participants on Positive Youth Development. It was also found that females scored higher on the dimensions of Positive youth development that are emotionally regulated like character, connection and caring. While males scored higher on cognitive dimensions of positive youth development like competence and confidence. Researchers recognized need to promote positive youth development among youths, efforts are being made to establish appropriate programs for interventional purposes.

Keywords

Positive Youth Development, Personal Growth, Positive Schooling, PYD Programs.

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