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Piya Pandya ¹, Raosaheb Raut ²

Affiliations
1 Research Scholar, Department of Applied, Psychology University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

The present research study explored the lived experiences of students with suicidal ideation. Suicide is a multifaceted and global health concern by which students are largely affected. Suicidal ideation is a precursor to attempting suicide and a warning indication. The objectives of this study were to understand the students' lived experiences with suicidal ideation and their changing perceptions. It focused on identifying processes that led to the ideation, risk factors and psychosocial factors. It also concentrated on their preferred coping strategies, identifying support systems and ways to reach out to them. The Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis approach was employed for the present study. The data was collected using an in- depth semi- structured interview schedule from eight participants, who were students that have had suicidal ideation, residing in Mumbai, within the range of 15- 29years. The data was analyzed using Atlas-ti software. The findings revealed 6 superordinate themes and 14 subordinate themes. The main superordinate themes are Education and Health, Abuse, The World around Us, Interpersonal Relationships, Negative Emotions and Behaviors, and Pillars of Support and Coping. The different 14 subordinate themes were discussed in detail.

Keywords

suicidal ideation, students, lived experiences, interpretative phenomenological analysis

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Jemima Travasso ¹, Raosaheb Raut ²

Affiliations
1 Psychologist, Maharashtra, IN
2 Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

The present research study was carried out to understand the relationship between feelings of injustice and Suicide Ideation with the moderating effects of Stress and Social Support. Feelings of injustice are consist of workplace bullying, harassment and discrimination. Correlational research design was employed for the study. A total 79 participant's data was collected using purposive sampling technique. Participants from the ages of 18-55 and currently working in Mumbai City were included in the study. In this study, The Chronic Work Discrimination and Harassment Scale (CWDH) (2011); Negative Acts Questionnaire (NAQ) (2009); Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) (1983); Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) (1988); and Suicidal Ideation Attributes Scale (SIDAS) (2014) psychological tools were administered to collect data. R statistical software used to analyse appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that Social Support moderated the significant relationship between Suicide Ideation and amounts of Bullying in the workplace. In that it reduced the prevalence of Suicide Ideation. It was also found that Stress moderated the significant relationship between Suicide Ideation and Bullying in the workplace. In that it increased the prevalence of Suicide Ideation. The results supporting the relationship between the rest of the variables were inconclusive. Possible reasons for these results are explained. Limitations and implications of research study and future research in the area is also advised.

Keywords

feelings of injustice, workplace bullying, harassment, discrimination, suicide ideation

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Miloni Shah ¹, Rashmin Cholera ², Raosaheb Raut ³

Affiliations
1 School of Business & Economics, Loughborough University, England, GB
2 Department of Psychiatry, D Y Patil School of Medicine, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN
3 Department of Applied Psychology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has spread awareness and helped people realise the importance of mental health such that psychiatrists have had a 60% - 70% surge in the consultations. It has also been noticed that cultural diversity is playing an increasingly important role in the treatment and its impact on mental health. Along with the rising rates, various practices as per different cultures are increasing, especially in India being a multicultural society which show different ways of handling mental health issues. Considering the rising rates of mental health consultations, the objectives of this study were to understand the perspective of mental health professionals on multicultural practices and to explore their experiences working with holistic practices. For the present research study, an interpretative phenomenological analysis approach which is qualitative in nature was employed. In-depth semistructured interviews were conducted with mental health professionals to collect the data. Different superordinate themes (changes in attitudes towards consultation post pandemic, psychosocial & cultural factors, acceptance, effective skills for multicultural counselling, tuning cultural factors into mental health practice, & existing limitations in mental health practice) and subordinate themes emerged in the findings of this study. The implications of this study is to address the stigma against mental health related concerns as well as tap different local psychosocial and cultural factors which will help to understand mental health issues more effectively. This study will also help to develop treatment plans and diagnostic plans to treat mental ailments using holistic approach.

Keywords

holistic approach, healing, multicultural society, qualitative study, interpretative phenomenological analysis.

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