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Neelam Rathee ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, P. G. Govt. College for Girls, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The economic empowerment of women is being regarded these days as a sine qua non of progress for a country; hence the issue of economic empowerment of women is of paramount importance. In India, the work participation rate of women is less than half that of men. Despite efforts made towards economic empowerment of women, majority of the active female population continues to be confined to micro, small-scale enterprises and the informal sector. This paper discusses the ways to attain economic empowerment for the women and emphasizes on the need to bring attitudinal changes in the society. In the end the paper emphasizes that economic empowerment of the women will result into a chain of developmental process.

Keywords

Women, Economic Independence, Women Empowerment, Economic Empowerment of Women

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Neelam Rathee ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, P. G. Govt. College for Girls, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Yoga, an assemblage of ancient spiritual practices, originated in India. Yoga empowers the body and the mind. Asanas (postures), Pranayamas (breathing exercises) and Dhyana (meditation) of Hatha Yoga offer relaxation techniques which promote good mental health. Practice of yoga helps to alleviate depression and anxiety. Yoga is a wholesome technique for self empowerment and growth. Practice of yoga helps us to deal with day to day stressors and in the management of negative emotions. Yoga is a way of life. Lifestyle intervention through yoga helps in developing a positive attitude and harmony within the individual.

Keywords

Aasanas, Anxiety, Depression, Life Style, Meditation, Mental Health, Pranayam, Relaxation, Well-Being, Yoga.

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Neelam Rathee ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology Govt. College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Obesity is a common disorder that is becoming even more common. Prevalence of depression among present population is also increasing. For years, it was assumed that any relationship of depression to obesity in the general population was largely coincidental. Research in the recent past, however, has uncovered a large number of mediating variables that relate depression and obesity. Depression influences obesity under some circumstances and obesity influences depression under others. The present study is an attempt to gain some insight into the complex relationship of obesity and depression using Body Mass Index (BMI) for obesity factor and depression score obtained by Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Findings revealed significant positive correlation between the level of obesity and depression of normal, overweight and obese subjects. The test of significance of difference (t-test) revealed significant difference between the means of depression of the three groups.

Keywords

Body Mass Index, Depression, Obesity.

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Neelam Rathee ¹, Neha Goyal ²

Affiliations
1 Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, IN
2 Department Psychology Honors, Post Graduate Government College for Girls, Sector-11, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Music is a common phenomenon that crosses all bodies of nationality, race and culture. Music affects us in ways that are personal and require psychological explanation. It is a divine and a spiritual phenomenon that expresses emotions, uplifts and inspires, touch the heart and heal and soothe the soul. The choice of a particular song can be subjective and situational, but the general and overall preference for a particular kind of music involves more psychological attributes. Music has a remarkable ability to conjure up emotions in individuals. Listeners are predisposed to their taste in music; and they have broadly convergent emotional interpretations of music. Keeping this background in view for the purpose of this study, differences in the musical preferences and the accompanying emotional states and the orientation towards life was studied on a sample of 100 female college students from the age group of 17-22 years. The findings observed differences in emotional states and the orientation towards life of the subjects showing preferences for upbeat or reflective music respectively.

Keywords

Music, Musical Preference, Positive Emotions, Negative Emotions, Life Orientation.

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