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Deepak Pandey ¹, Priyamvada Shrivastava ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was examined the relationship between self perception and CD4+ cell counts in men and women living with HIV/AIDS in Chhattisgarh, INDIA. 100 men and 100 women living with HIV and enrolled for ART centers were considered as sample of the study. CD4 cell counts over 6 months period was considered. Self perception of the participants was assessed with the help of a scale measuring self perception; linear regression analysis findings reveal significant contribution of the self perception and education in enhancing CD4+ counts. The results indicate that higher education and positive self perception is important in increase in the immune response of the HIV patients.

Keywords

Psychoneuroimmunology, Immune System, CD4+ Count, Self Perception, HIV/AIDS.

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Gaukaran Janghel ¹, Priyamvada Shrivastava ², Reeta Venugopal ³

Affiliations
1 Aakanksha College of Special Education, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN
2 SoS in Psychology, Pt.RavishankarShukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN
3 SoS in Physical Education, Centre for Women Harassment Cell, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN

Abstract

The pre-menstrual syndrome screening tool (PMS) was designed to measure the pre-menstrual problems of sports and non sports women in the Indian context, with in age range of 25 to 45 years. The main objective of the present study is determining the psychometric properties of PMS screening tool. The analysis of the tool included the basic items descriptions concurrent validity, content validity obtained statistical computation of internal consistency, construct validity factor extraction, discriminant validity and reliability. The result of exploratory factor analysis revealed the important factors extracted namely- physical, psychological and behavioral. The PMS screening tool is reliable and valid for assessing the Pre-Menstrual Syndrome women of age group 25-45 years.

Keywords

Pre Menstrual Syndrome, Reliability and Validity.

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Shyama C. Ogre ¹, Moyna Chakravarty ², Priyamvada Shrivastava ³, Gaukaran Janghel ³

Affiliations
1 Govt. Danteshwari Girls College, Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, IN
2 S.O.S in Anthropology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur,ChhattiSgarh, IN
3 S.O.S in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur,Chhattisgarh, IN

Abstract

Out of total sample of the study 72.7 % adolescents were homozygous and 76.7 % were heterozygous. Male and females of Age group 14-16 years were maximum number. Percentage of heterozygous males complaining somatic problems is higher, whereas percentage of homozygous females complaining somatic problems is high. There is significant positive relationship between Maladaptive coping style and somatic problems. Somatic problems emerge as significant predictor in variation of criterion variable somatic problems. The t values explain significant difference in somatic complaints among sickle cell adolescents with respect to gender and zygosity.

Keywords

Adaptive Maladaptive Coping, Sickle Cell Anaemia, Adolescents, Somatic Problems.

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Priyamvada Shrivastava ¹, Gokaran Janghel ¹, Sudhanshu Bhatt ²

Affiliations
1 SoS Psychology, Pt. R.S.S. University, Raipur, C.G, IN
2 School of Regional Studies & Research, Pt. R. S. S. University, Raipur, Chhatisgarh, IN

Abstract

To find out psychological reasons of dropout in the elementary and middle school going students in Chhattisgarh state (Raipur and Jashpur district). The sample size of study consists of 400 students .They were selected from different schools (primary & middle school) in session 2013-14 in Raipur &Jashpur districts. The sample size for study was selected on the basis of stratified random sampling technique in the rural and urban areas of different blocks of Raipur and Jashpur district Chhattisgarh. The survey type of research design is applying to data collection in the present study. The main components in a student education are student himself, parents & teachers. Thus to find out reasons of students drop out from the school, questionnaires were prepared to know the perception of student related to CPR (Child Parent Relationship), PF (peer factor), IS (interest in studies), TSR (teacher student relationship). An attempt was made to find out the students opinion on these aspects which may force them to dropout from the school. The factors related to student dropout were also examined. For this purpose MANOVA was computed. present study showed following factors responsible for dropouts :- migration, low interest in studies for student and parents, economic conditions for parents, lack of basic facilities in home, education level of parents, lack of fear for parents and teachers, and lack of respect for teacher and parents.

Keywords

School Student, Drop-Out, Psychological Factors.

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Swati Shrivastava ¹, Priyamvada Shrivastava ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Studies in Psychology, Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, IN

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare stress level in male and female adolescents out of total sample of 100 adolescents (50 male & 50 female). Stress test comprising dimensions of stress of home life. Stress of school performance, stress of school attendance, stress of romantic relationship. Stress of peer pressure. Stress of teacher interaction, stress of future uncertainty. Stress of school / leisure conflict. Stress of financial pressure. Stress of emerging adult was used. All the participants considered in study were from several government and private schools ofDurg district (C.G.) India. The data was analysed using Mann-Whitney U test. The main findings showed that female adolescents significantly showed more stress in school performance, teacher interaction. Stress of school / leisure conflict and peer pressure than male adolescents. Male adolescents showed significantly more stress in stress of romantic relationship than female adolescents.

Keywords

School Performance, School Attendance, Romantic Relationships, Adolescent, Stress.

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Priyamvada Shrivastava ¹, Gayatri Jay Mishra ², Mahendra Kumar ¹

Affiliations
1 Professor and Head, Department of Psychology, Pt. R.S.U. Raipur, C.G., IN
2 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, Pt. R.S.U. Raipur, C.G., IN

Abstract

The main objective of the study was to explore the factor of happiness among the adolescent’s students the other objective was to formulate the theoretical structure of the happiness for the adolescent’s population of Chhattisgarh India. For these purpose 250 adolescents studying in different schools of Chhattisgarh constituted the sample for the study. The students were asked to give an open-ended answer to a question “what makes them happy” analysis was performed for their responses 28 common responses after analyzing the responses were identified. A hypothetical exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was computed to find out the factors of happiness among adolescents. The results of the EFA revealed 5 factors of happiness for adolescents. The results of CFA reveal a low correlation between the 5 factors.

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