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Anjana Bhattacharjee ¹, Nabanita Banik ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Agartala, Tripura, IN

Abstract

The present study aimed at assessing the relation between antenatal depression and social support among pregnant women. The study was conducted at Agartala Municipal Corporation Area. From this area 100 pregnant women was randomly selected. Beck Depression Inventory II and Social Support Scale were used for data collection. Analysis of data revealed that ante natal depression has a strong negative correlation with social support and this negative correlation was more among pregnant women from joint family back ground. However there is no significant impact of family type on the social support and level of depression among the pregnant women.

Keywords

Antenatal Depression, Social Support, Pregnancy, Family Type.

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Anjana Bhattacharjee ¹, Nabanita Banik ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura West, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Tripura, IN

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to determine the self-concept among pregnant and non pregnant women of Tripura, a North Eastern State of India. The study was also intended to ascertain self-concept of pregnant women of first trimester and third trimester. It was carried out among 120 pregnant women. A matched group of non pregnant women (N=120) was also selected to fulfil the objective of the study (Total N=240). All the respondents were selected following purposive sampling techniques from three districts (West, Gomati and South Tripura District) out of eight districts of Tripura. Data was collected by using Basic Information Schedule and Self Concept Scale. The analysis of data revealed significant difference between pregnant and non pregnant women with respect to their self concept. Further results found significant difference in the self-concept among pregnant women of first trimester and third trimester of pregnancy.

Keywords

Self Concept, Pregnancy.

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Anjana Bhattacharjee ¹, Nabanita Banik ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Tripura University Suryamaninagar, Tripura, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura, IN

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to understand the determinants of marital quality among women of Agartala, the capital of Tripura. A group of 150 married women of 18 to 40 years of age were randomly selected from ten wards of Agartala Municipal Corporation. For data collection Basic Information Schedule and Marital Quality Scale (MQS) were used. The study was carried out during November 2014February 2015. Four hypotheses were formulated and they were verified by 't' test. Analysis of data revealed that quality of marital life of women is differed significantly with respect to their age, educational qualification, length and type of marriage.

Keywords

Marital Quality, Women, Length of Marriage, Type of Marriage.

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