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Rohtash Singh ¹, Muni Ram ², Mandeep Sharma ²

Affiliations
1 Dept. of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN
2 Dept. of Psychology, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Suicidal ideation is the first warning sign of more serious suicidal behavior. Suicide ideation constitutes but one aspect of suicidal behavior, and is defined as the domain of thoughts and ideas about death, suicide, and serious self-injurious behavior. The present investigation was planned to study predictors of suicidal ideation among police personal. The sample for the study consisted of 202 police personnel (head constable=125, inspector=77) who aged between 24 and 58 years. The subjects were assessed with Neo-Five Factor Inventory, Scale for Suicide Ideation, Occupational Stress Index, and Ways of Coping Questionnaire. Data were processed by correlation and regression analysis. The results revealed that suicidal ideation is significantly associated with personality, occupational stress, and coping among police personal. Step-wise regression analysis identified three predictors of suicidal ideation, i.e., unreasonable group and political pressures, positive reappraisal, and escape avoidance. The results of step-wise regression analysis revealed that the linear combination of unreasonable group and political pressures, positive reappraisal, and escape avoidance account for significant proportion of variance (15%) in suicidal ideation among police personnel.

Keywords

Suicidal Ideation, Personality, Occupational Stress, Coping

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Rohtash Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Human suicidal behaviour has always been a source of dread and wonder to mankind. Suicide among youths' has emerged as a significant global public health problem and it is third leading cause of death. The present study is designed to examine the relationship of depression and social support with suicide ideation. Sample for the study consisted of 150 participants drawn from different colleges of Kurukshetra (Haryana). The participants were assessed with Scale for Suicide Ideation, Beck Depression Inventory and Social Support Questionnaire. The objectives of the study were (a) to examine the relationship of suicide ideation with depression and social support, and (b) to find out the predictors of suicide ideation. Results demonstrated that suicide ideation was positively associated with depression and negatively associated with social support. Multiple regression analysis found that social support satisfaction, a measure of social support and depression are the potent predictors for suicidal ideation.

Keywords

Suicidal Ideation, Depression, Social Support.

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Himani Jain ¹, Rohtash Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Many people find it hard to cope with the pressures of modern living. Every day, a quarter of a million people miss work because of stress, with 75 percent of all illnesses thought to be stress-related. And when times are hard, it can be difficult to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Cultivating mindfulness is the key to overcome suffering and recognize natural wisdom: both our own and others'. This research paper focuses on Developing Psychological Capital (Hope, Self-efficacy, Resilience and Optimism) through Mindfulness Therapy. A sample of 186 adults (77 M, 109 F) aged 21 to 65 years was randomly selected for research. Of whom 136 adults (52 M, 84 F) completed six measures: The Hope Scale, The General Self-efficacy scale, 14-item Resilience Scale (RS-14), The Life Orientation Test-Revised (LOT-R), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) for screening the participants with high depression and anxiety. The screened 64 (32 M, 32 F) participants were randomly assigned to two groups: experimental group (32adults: 16 M, 16 F) and control group (32 adults: 16 M, 16 F). Participants in experimental group received Mindfulness Therapy for 8 weeks. The results obtained by applying paired samples t-test indicated a significant improvement in all the four constructs of Psychological Capital (Hope, Self-efficacy, Resilience and Optimism) and reduction in Depression and Anxiety.

Keywords

Psychological Capital, Depression, Anxiety and Mindfulness.

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Rohtash Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Emotional intelligence appeared as an important construct in prediction of personal, academic and career success. Empirical studies investigated the relationship of emotional intelligence with numerous psychosocial factors and revealed its significance in various fields including mental health and well-being. The present study is an attempt in this direction to examine the relationship of emotional intelligence and emotional maturitywith well-being, and to ascertain to the contribution of emotional intelligence and emotional maturity in well-being. Sample consisted of 200 (94 male + 106 female) participants drawn from Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. The participants were assessed with Emotional Intelligence Scale, Emotional Maturity Scale and General Well-being Index. The zero order correlation revealed that emotional intelligence, and emotional regression and lack of independence measures of emotional maturity is found to have significant relationship with well-being. Multiple regression analysis revealed that emotional intelligence and emotional maturity yielded significant contribution in predicting general well-being.

Keywords

Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Maturity, Well-Being, Regressionanalysis.

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Rohtash Singh ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The study examined relationship of personal and family environment correlates with suicide ideation among youth. Sample for the study consisted of 225 subjects drawn from Kurukshetra (Haryana). The objectives of the study were (a) to explore the association of suicide ideation with aggression, hopelessness, impulsiveness and family environment, and (b) to find out linear combination of different predictors of suicide ideation. The participants were assessed with Scale for Suicide Ideation, Aggression Questionnaire, Hopelessness Scale, Impulsiveness scale and Family Environment Scale. The data were analyzed by using Pearson Product Moment method of correlation and stepwise multiple regression analysis. Results demonstrated that suicide ideation was positively associated with aggression, hopelessness, and conflict measure of family environment and negatively associated with some measures of family environment. Stepwise Multiple regression analysis found linear combination of two main predictors i.e. cohesion of family environment and physical aggression of aggression for suicide ideation.

Keywords

Aggression, Hopelessness, Impulsiveness, Family Environment, Suicide Ideation.

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Rohtash Singh ¹, Muni Ram ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Havana, IN
2 Govt.of Haryana, Brara, Ambala, IN

Abstract

Occupational stress is a growing global concern which has increased dramatically during the past few decades. The deleterious effects of occupational stress are not only one of the leading concerns for individual as well as organization, but also one of the most costly occupational health issues. To deal with occupational stress personality may affect coping strategy selection directly or indirectly by constraining use of specific strategies, or by influencing the nature and severity of stressors experienced. The influence of personality on the frequency, intensity, and nature of stressors experienced may partially explain relations between personality and coping. Research shows that personality traits influence the selection of coping strategy The present study is designed to examine the relationship among the study measures and to examine the moderating effect of personality on coping and occupational stress relationship. The sample includes 72 police personnel drawn from Kurukshetra and Hisar district of Haryana. The participants were assessed with NEO-FFl, Occupational Stress Index and Ways of Coping Questionnaire. Results showed that neuroticism and extroversion was found to be correlated more strongly with some ways of coping than other dimensions of big-five factors model of personality Neuroticism was found to be associated positively with occupational stress. Extraversion, openness and conscientiousness were found to be correlated negatively with occupational stress. Occupational stress was found to have negatively significant relationship with positive reappraisal way of coping. The moderated regression analysis showed that coping moderates substantially the relationship between personality and occupational stress.

Keywords

Coping, Occupational Stress, Personality, Moderated Regression Analysis.

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