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Nisha Chaudhary ¹, N. K. Chadha ², Salma Seth ³

Affiliations
1 Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
3 Department of Applied Psychology, Vivekananda College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Positive psychology has come up as a field which portrays a balanced view of human beings. The present research aimed at understanding the aspects of positive psychology (Quality of Life) in relation to geriatrics. The study tried to find the difference between elderly from different culture and living arrangements on Quality of Life. A pilot study was conducted to find the correlations between the English and the Hindi translated versions of the tool used, as the elderly sample was comfortable with the Hindi language. OPQOL (Older people Quality of Life Questionnaire) based on QOL ONS Omnibus Survey (2008) was used for study. The total sample under study were 179. The sample was classified on the basis of culture (rural & urban) and living arrangements (living with families, living with old age homes & those living only with spouses). The comparison of different aspects of Quality of Life on the basis of culture showed that rural elderly are much higher than urban elderly on their Physical health. Social relationship. Freedom, Psychological and Emotional well-being and also Finances. The overall comparison of different aspects of Quality of Life for whole sample, showed that for Health, Home and Freedom; the mean scores portrays a higher level for rural elderly living with families, then comes urban elderly living with families after that urban elderly living only with their spouses and at last urban elderly living in old age homes. For overall Life and Social Relationships the mean values are highest for urban elderly living with families then comes rural elderly living with families after that urban elderly living only with spouses and at last urban elderly living in old age homes. For Psychological well being and Finances, the mean values were highest for rural elderly living with families, then comes urban elderly living with families, after that urban elderly who are living in old age homes and at last urban elderly staying only with their spouse. The research observed that rural elderly showed a better Quality of Life.

Keywords

Aged, Positive Aging, Quality of Life, Rural, Urban.

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Nisha Chaudhary ¹, N. K. Chadha ², Salma Seth ³

Affiliations
1 Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
3 Department of Applied Psychology, Vivekananda College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Studies have long been concentrated on the negatives which old age brings overlooking the positive side of becoming old. Hence, this research enhances the knowledge of the field called Positive Aging. The present research aimed to find the difference between elderly from different culture, living arrangements, and gender and age cohorts on level of hope. The tool used for study was The Adult Trait Hope Scale (Snyder & Harris et al., 1991). The total sample size under study was 179 elderly. The sample was classified on the basis of culture (rural and urban), living arrangements (living with families, living with old age homes & those living only with spouse), gender (males & females) and age cohorts (65-75 years & 75 above years). Results showed for the group of urban aged, the urban elderly living with spouse had a higher score on Hope. In case of gender differences, the mean showed that males were higher on levels of Hope in comparison to females. For the differences in age cohorts, Hope, showed the higher mean values for the age group of 65-75 years in comparison to elderly who are 75 years and above.

Keywords

Aged, Positive Aging, Hope.

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Mansi Verma ¹, Salma Seth ², Narendra K. Chadha ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Vivekananda College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
3 Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Over the past few decades, increase in life expectancy has facilitated longevity of family members but decreasing fertility rates have reduced the number of members to support each other, thereby giving birth to more complex family structures. This change in inter-personal dynamics has instigated major scientific attention towards its possible implication on various facets of intergenerational relationships and family life. Although the Theory of Intergenerational Solidarity and Theory of Ambivalence, have been by far the most widely utilized theoretical contributions, borrowed from social sciences, for conceptualization of this interpersonal exchange, however, they do not essentially cover all the underlying dynamics and therefore it is argued that still a need exists for theoretical guidance and further consolidation of the discipline, specially from the psychological and developmental perspective. With this respect, in the present article, the usefulness of the concept of generativity, from Erikson's theory of life span development, is reviewed and its contributions, limitations and prospects for understanding intergenerational relationships have been explored.

Keywords

Intergenerational Relationships, Generativity, Developmental Perspective.

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Mansi Verma ¹, Salma Seth ², Narendra K. Chadha ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi,Delhi, IN
2 Department of Applied Psychology, Vivekananda College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
3 Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Over the past few decades, increase in life expectancy has facilitated longevity of family members but decreasing fertility rates have reduced the number of members to support each other, thereby giving birth to more complex family structures. This change in inter-personal dynamics has instigated major scientific attention towards its possible implication on various facets of intergenerational relationships and family life. Although the Theory of Intergenerational Solidarity and Theory of Ambivalence, have been by far the most widely utilized theoretical contributions, borrowed from social sciences, for conceptualization of this interpersonal exchange, however, they do not essentially cover all the underlying dynamics and therefore it is argued that still a need exists for theoretical guidance and further consolidation of the discipline, specially from the psychological and developmental perspective. With this respect, in the present article, the usefulness of the concept of generativity, from Erikson's theory of life span development, is reviewed and its contributions, limitations and prospects for understanding intergenerational relationships have been explored.

Keywords

Intergenerational Relationships, Generativity, Developmental Perspective.

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Salma Seth ¹, Aanchal Aggarwal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Applied Psychology, Vivekananda College, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN
2 Department of Psychology, University of Delhi, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Are we living in a world where opportunities and possibilities are equal affairs for both men and women? Is the corporate world sensitive enough to let women be women? Are working women still the 'women' they were once thought to be? Does gender equality really exist or is it just a myth disguised as reality? What organisations and their leaders actually believe, think, feel, and do in the garb of providing equal rights for women in the workplace, encouraging gender diversity, revised policies and guidelines, is the reality that exists that no one wants to talk about. The present article throws light on these concerns and pushes the reader to constantly question the reality of the world we are living in and to reflect on the part they, as members of this society, are playing in it.

Keywords

women, gender, workplace, discrimination, equality.

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