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Singh, Ruchi
- Strategies towards promoting well-being of the elderly
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1 Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U. P., IN
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Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 5, No 5 (2014), Pagination: 625–633Abstract
Old age is the best phase of life. Old age means having more experience, more learning and greater sincerity, wisdom and maturity. All these qualities are enough to make one a great person. Older people face a number of problems and challenges that negatively affect their well-being. Old age does create some problems but it is quite possible to take this as normal and protect to the elderly from negative thinking. A large number of factors such as socioeconomic factors including work, retirement, income and economic circumstances (family financial resources and health insurance), saving wealth and overall quality of life can have a serious impact on health and well-being of elderly people. Aged Indians need culturally appropriate intervention strategies to maintain and improve their holistic health. The present paper suggests the strategies in order to promote holistic well-being of the elderly people. The supportive strategies include yogic practices, exercises, physical activities, meditation, prayer, social, family, and emotional support, religious orientation and involvement, reading scripture, preventive health behaviours and other spiritual practices. A large number of scientific researches are also available to support such type of strategies in helping and promoting health and well- being of elderly people.Keywords
No Keywords- Personality, Spiritual Exercise and Cognitive-Behavioural Interventions in Enhancing Sports Performance
Authors
1 Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, UP, IN
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Indian Journal of Positive Psychology, Vol 5, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 301-309Abstract
Engagement in sport and exercise are important for maintaining holistic health and enhancing performance in sports. Sports are invaluable in the life of young students. The personality of sportsmen plays a vital role in exhibiting performance in sports. There are numerous evidences suggesting that how different personality dimensions affect sports performance and how the personality dimensions of different sportsmen differ from one another. The link between personality and sports performance helps the sports psychologists to predict about the outcome of the sports and also to select sportsman for different sports on the basis of the personality of athletes. Besides, the present article provides information that how much sports have importance in our life and also provide some suggestions to improve the quality of sports performance through spiritual exercises (i.e. yoga, meditation) and some cognitive-behavioral techniques (positive self-talk, relaxation and visualization).Keywords
Holistic Health, Personality Dimensions, Sports Performance, Yoga, Meditation and Exercise, CBT.- Indications and Rate of Caesarean Section- Changing Trends
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International Journal of Innovative Research and Development, Vol 2, No 13 (2013), Pagination:Abstract
Objective: To determine and compare the rate and indications for caesarean section at four year interval. Method: Retrospective analysis of caesarean sections done in 2003 and 2007. Results: An increase in the rate of caesarean section was found from 20.03% (1164/5810) in 2003 to 23.80% (1492/6269) in 2007. In 2003 versus 2007, foetal distress [ 42.96% ( 500/1164 ) vs 38.94% ( 581/1492 ) ], previous history of caesarean section [ 13.57% ( 158/1164 ) vs 24.73% ( 369/1492 ) ], breech [ 9.11% (106/1164) vs 8.51% ( 127/1492 ) ] and non progress of labour [ 5.67% ( 66/1164 ) vs 5.70% (85/1492 ) ] formed the main indications. 58.85% (685/1164) vs 57.84% (863/1492) sections were done in primiparas. In those with fetal distress, no cause of distress was found in 68.20% ( 341/500 ) vs 72.63% ( 422/581 ) patients, meconium in 24.40% ( 122/500 ) vs 15.83% ( 92/581 ), loop of cord around the neck in 2% ( 10/500 ) vs 9.47% ( 55/581 ) and decreased liquor in 5.40% (27/500 ) vs 2.07% ( 12/581 ) of the patients. Intact scar was found in 87.80% patients with previous section operated for various indications as meconium stained liquor, scar tenderness, maternal tachycardia and previous history of two or more than two caesarean sections. Conclusion: A significant increase was found in caesarean sections in those with previous history of caesarean section (11.16%). Majority of caesarean sections were done in primiparas and fetal distress formed the main indication. A 4.02% decrease was found in sections done for fetal distress. No statistically significant difference was found in rate of sections done for breech and non progress of labour
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caesarean section- Evaluating the Content Validity Index of Spiritual Practices Questionnaire (SPQ)
Authors
1 Department of Psychology, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 6, No 4 (2018), Pagination: 517-524Abstract
In the development of a psychological instrument, two essential aspects of psychometrics i.e. 'reliability and validity' of the instrument is required. In the present study the questionnaire developers starts content validity process with a set of 122 items by computing Content Validity Index (CVI) using judges' ratings on each item by considering the item's 'relevancy and clarity' rated by the panel of seven subject experts. Their ratings were used to calculate the Item level content validity index (I-CVI) and scale level content validity index (S-CVI). Scale level content validity index (S-CVI) was calculated by using the average approach. On the basis of the I-CVI, decision for retaining, retaining, revising and excluding the items was taken. Modified kappa was also performed for adjusting chance agreement from the degree of agreement. The final SPQ contained 120 items.Keywords
Content Validity, Spiritual Practices Questionnaire, Content Validity Index for Items (I-CVI).References
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- Reading Scriptures and Prayer:Paths Towards Developing Inner Strength
Authors
1 Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
IAHRW International Journal of Social Sciences Review, Vol 7, No 2 (2019), Pagination: 292-299Abstract
Human-beings suffer from so many psychosocial problems that in turn affect their inner peace and loose inner strength. Inner strengths derived from prayer and reading sacred scriptures are often ignored in present day. The aim of the present article is to discuss the significance of spiritual practices like- prayer and reading religious scriptures-for developing inner strength. Scriptures clearly discusses concepts, values and practices. Reading scripture is crucial to the whole process of development. Human beings have unique perspective. Reading scripture implies to the execution ofhuman duties, both spiritual and social. Reading scripture is an act of evolved beings. Hindu sacred texts can be classified as the six scriptures: (1) Srutis, (2) Smritis, (3) Itihas, (4) Puranas, (5) Agamas and (6) Darsanas. The Holy Qur'anis sacred to Muslims.Keywords
Inner Strength, Prayer and Reading Scriptures.References
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