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- Beyond Autonomy Exploring Euthanasia and Abortion in Contemporary Urban Educated Bengalis
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1 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
1 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 6, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 84-89Abstract
The 21st century has witnessed the rise of alternative voices regarding human dignity and worthwhile existence. Such advocacies of eudaimoma debate on issues of almost repugnant artificial prolongation of life over an autonomous and decorous existence; and also the contention of woman's identity as a tool of procreation versus her own will and self-direction. The present research has endeavoured to explore these apparently paradoxical issues which share a common underlying theme of human dignity and good living. Two 5 point scales for reviewing the attitude towards 'euthanasia' and 'abortion' were constructed following the initial directions of Thurstone and Chave (1929) and followed by relevant judgement by 11 experts. The sample consisted of 130 graduate, Hindu, urban/semi-urban individuals, aged between 21 to 40years; who were further categorized into two groups "Believers" and "Non-believers" based on the proposition of Bevacqua and Robinson-Kurpius (2008) that "it is not necessarily a particular religious affiliation that is of most importance, but instead any belief in a greater power might be the driving force behind a lower acceptance of one ending his or her life". The study reveals that non believers as well as women tend to have a more favourable attitude towards euthanasia as well as abortion. The results have been discussed keeping in mind that the contention of morality has contextual and feministic ramifications.Keywords
Euthanasia, Abortion, Women.
- The Process of Meaning Making from Trauma Generated Out of Sexual Abuse in Childhood
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1 Tata Motors Hospital, Jamshedpur, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
1 Tata Motors Hospital, Jamshedpur, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 7, No 3 (2016), Pagination: 366-370Abstract
The study tries to explore the process of constructing meaning from the experience of being sexually abused in childhood. The focus of this study is to explore the dispositional characteristics to identify what helped them sustain the integrity of their sense of 'self' and 'existence' subsequent to intense sexual abuse that they had faced during their childhood. This study is part of a larger study in which the participants were selected through the use of a specially designed 'screening questionnaire' which sought information about the participants' life experiences and demographics in a subtle, non-invasive and non-threatening manner. The purpose of this study was to tap the unique and personal process of coping with a trauma of this stature. Three individuals participated in the present research and they shared their tribulations and unique process of coping with the researcher in an intensive interview that lasted for two hours and thirty minutes. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) approach was used to interpret the data. Significant themes that emerged after analysis were- the ability to focus one's psychic energy on alternative pursuits like career and academics, the capacity to obtain sustenance from relationships, the inner strength to free oneself from the vicious cycle of anger and vengeance and to look beyond; practising forgiveness and the ability to consider each experience as learning. Thus the common point in the process of meaning making is the ability of all these persons to make use of the positive repertoire of personality.Keywords
Meaning, Sexual Abuse, Childhood.- Subjective Construal of Happiness among Urban Educated Bengali Youth:A Preliminary Study Using Grounded Theory Approach
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1 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
1 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 9, No 1 (2018), Pagination: 78-82Abstract
A quick glance at the vast number of contemporary researches on happiness brings out terms like subjective wellbeing, satisfaction with life, contentment. Few researchers, in the current decade, however, have followed the qualitative paradigm, with the aim to “discover” the idea of and beliefs regarding happiness, as they occur in the society. The current research was a similar attempt, intended to extract the de-facto ideas that four contemporary young, urban, Bengali individuals, residing in Kolkata had regarding happiness. Sample constituted two males and two females; constructivist grounded theory was the method that was used. Analysis revealed conception of happiness to be intrinsic, which was expressed in terms of peace and contentment, and associated with compassion, forgiveness and “letting go”. Activities such as pursuing one's hobbies, participating in adventurous activities, focussing on one's goals and distraction were enumerated as ways and means that led to happiness. A harmonious relationship with individuals close to the participants was mentioned as a significant factor behind happiness.Keywords
Happiness, Qualitative, Grounded Theory.References
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