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Anindita Mukherjee ¹, Atanu Kumar Dogra ², Saranya Banerjee ²

Affiliations
1 Clinical Psychologist, CUIIPP Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Calcutta, IN
2 Department of Psychology University of Calcutta, Calcutta, IN

Abstract

In the present study, researchers want to compare happy and unhappy IT professionals in terms of perception of stressful life events and organizational role stress. The study comprises a sample of 100 male married individuals, age ranging between 28-32 years, with an educational qualification of B.Tech and currently employed in IT sector. Each of the subject was individually assessed by Personal Information Schedule, Organizational Role Stress Scale (Pareek, 1981), Presumptive Stressful Life Event Scale (Singh et al., 1984) and Oxford Happiness Questionnaire (Hills & Argyle, 2002). On the basis of median value of happiness, data of the sample are split into two groups- 1st group- below the median value and 2nd group- equal and above the median value. Inferential t-tests were done to find out the significant difference between the two groups on the basis of role stress and stressful life events. Results reveal that there is significant difference between the two groups with regard to four dimensions of organizational role stress, i.e., role ambiguity, role expectation conflict, self role distance and personal in adequacyat .05 level of significance but there is no significant difference in terms of stressful life events.

Keywords

Organizational Role Stress, Stressful Life Events, Happiness

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Anindita Mukherjee ¹, Atanu Kumar Dogra ¹, Saranya Banerjee ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

In the present study, researchers want to find out (a) the relationship of various domains of cognitive emotion regulation and several domains of personal meaning with suicidal ideation and (b) the relative contribution of cognitive emotion regulation and personal meaning on suicidal ideation among undergraduate college students. In the present study, the sample consists of two hundred female undergraduate college students, age ranging from 18-21 years. The Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefski et al., 2001), Personal Meaning Profile (Wong, 1993), The Adult Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (ASIQ) (Raynolds, 1991) were administered on students. Result findings reveal that highly positive significant correlations were found between suicidal ideation and two domains of cognitive emotion regulation, i.e., Self Blame and Catastrophizing. On the other hand two other domains of cognitive emotion regulation, i.e., Positive Refocussing and Positive Reappraisal and two domains of Personal Meaning Profile, i.e., Achievement and Self-Acceptance have significant negative correlation with suicidal ideation. Result also reveals that positive reappraisal (negatively), self-blame (positively) and achievement (negatively) significantly contribute to suicidal ideation among college students.

Keywords

Suicidal Ideation, Personal Meaning, Cognitive Emotion Regulation

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Saranya Banerjee ¹, Deepshikha Ray ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

Twin studies have mostly focused on the pattern of maladaptive behaviour manifested by the twins and their biological basis but the findings have remained controversial till date. The present case study explores the psychopathology in 14 year old twins of Indian origin. They were referred for psychometric assessment and psychotherapy for their conduct problems. The tools administered on them during psychometric assessment are Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children IV (WISC-IV), Rorschach Inkblot Test (RIBT) and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). Findings are discussed in terms of the personality processes and relationship quality of the twins.

Keywords

Twins, Psychopathology, Personality Processes, Relationship Quality.

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Suchandra Chakraborty ¹, Asmita Karmakar ², Aparajita Chakraborty ³, Anindita Mukherjee ⁴, Tapolagna Das ⁵, Manisha Bhattacharya ⁶, Atri Sanyal ⁷, Saranya Banerjee ², Anwista Ganguly ⁷, Urmimala Ghosh ⁸, Arumina Mitra ⁹, Jaspreet Kaur ¹⁰, Atanu Kumar Dogra ¹¹, Jishnu Bhattacharya ¹², Sanjukta Das ¹¹

Affiliations
1 MPhil Trainee Clinical Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
2 UGC Senior research fellow, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
3 Department of Psychology, Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
4 Clinical Psychologist, Department of Health and family welfare, Govt of West Bengal, IN
5 Department of Psychology, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Lagda, West Bengal, IN
6 Clinical Psychologist, Autism Society, West Bengal, IN
7 State aided college teacher, Department of Psychology, Maharani Kasiswari College, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
8 State Aided College Teacher, Department of Psychology, Maharani Kasiswari College, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
9 MPhil Trainee in Clinical Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
10 DPS, Joka, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
11 University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
12 Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
13 Neuropsychiatrist, Suri Sadar Hospital, West Bengal Health Service, Suri, Birbhum, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

Identification and community based interventions of stigma are essential aspects of mental health. Considering this context, on the basis of theoretical conceptualization of stigma related to mental illness and current socio-cultural scenario, we attempted to construct a Bengali standardized scale to measure 'mental illness stigma in general population'. Initially, content of the fifty seven items were generated from experts' opinions under the domains of three components of stigma- 'stereotypes (cognitive knowledge structures), evoked emotions and attitudinal/behavioural consequences' with three point rating response category using vignettes(depicting any psychiatric disorder, here schizophrenia was considered). Then the scale was administered on 522 Bengali speaking, graduate participates (age range 25-40 years)for item analysis processes. Finally, 54 items were retained considering significant item total correlation and explored under components using exploratory factor analysis. Satisfactory test retest and internal consistency reliability were found for all domains of newly developed stigma scale.

Keywords

Stigma, Mental Illness, Scale, Mental Health.

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Aparajita Chakraborty ¹, Kalpojhoti Kashyap ², Atri Sanyal ³, Anwista Ganguly ³, Saranya Banerjee ⁴, Tapolagna Das ⁵, Urmimala Ghosh ⁶, Asmita Karmakar ⁴, Atanu Kumar Dogra ⁷

Affiliations
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Amity University, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
2 Research Scholar, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
3 State Aided College Teacher, Department of Psychology, Maharani Kasiswari College, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
4 UGC Senior Research Fellow, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
5 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, Sidho Kanho Birsha University, Lagda, West Bengal, IN
6 UGC Junior Research Fellow, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
7 Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

Socio-demographic variables are important parameters of stigma towards people with alcohol use disorder. The present study explores whether the attitude towards alcohol use disorder is shaped by the belief system, along with focusing on the relationship between belief and attitude. It also investigates whether such attitude depends on the effects of sex and profession of the vignette, resulting in stigma. The study included 565 college-going students pursuing their graduation or post-graduation studies, age ranging 19 to 23 years. Participants were administered a Personal Information Schedule, Belief Towards Mental Illness Scale and Attitude to Mental Illness Questionnaire in modified form, consisting of short vignettes. A structured interview was conducted to explore the cause behind the differences in the attitude of the participants toward alcohol use disorder. Descriptive and Inferential statistics were done. The transcripts of the interview were qualitatively analysed in terms of Open and Focus Coding. Finding shows profession, sex and their interaction effect have significant impact on attitude towards alcohol use based on the story of vignettes. Association of dangerousness and poor interpersonal relationship skills with the negative attitude towards alcohol use disorder were found. Qualitative Analysis revealed the impact of socio-cultural and demographic factors, in shaping the participants' attitude towards alcohol use disorder. The present study reveals that socio-cultural and demographic variables determine the beliefs and attitudes, thereby resulting in the social discrimination, which need to be considered while designing therapeutic intervention.

Keywords

Alcohol Use Disorders, Attitude, Belief, Vignette, Socio-Cultural, Demographic.

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Priyanka Podder ¹, Rudrani Chatterjee ², Saranya Banerjee ³, Sanjukta Das ⁴

Affiliations
1 Senior Research Fellow-UGC, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
2 Clinical Psychologist, Department of Clinical Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
3 Ph.D. Student, Department of Psychology & Clinical Psychologist, Research Project from CPEPA, University of Calcutta, by DCRT, Govt. of W. B., Kolkata, West Bengal, IN
4 Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

Since its onset in 2019, the COVID-19 pandemic has devastated mankind in all possible aspects of life, hurting the children and adolescents in an extensive manner. This article presents various reflections obtained from our clinical and research activities with the children and adolescents in the community continuing through the pandemic months. The psychological well-being of the children and adolescents, across various ages and strata of the society, has reached new lows with each passing month. Research has shown a steep rise in the mental health problems in this population worldwide. This article talks about the multidimensional adverse impact of the pandemic faced by those residing at their own homes, enrolled and not enrolled in school and those living in institutions and streets. It is proposed that there is the need for a comprehensive child-friendly approach to render mental health intervention for these children and adolescents. The multifaceted strategies discussed in this approach address their mental health difficulties related to family, studies, school and different socio-economic conditions to uphold their best interests and psychological well-being.These needs to be done while taking in consideration the socio-cultural context and also maintaining the COVID-19 protocol as necessary in different settings. It should be involving all the stakeholders, like, parents, caregivers, teachers, school and other institutional staff, peers, mental health professionals and the significant others in the community. This can lead to create a better safe and sound place for the children and adolescents even among the pandemic blues.

Keywords

child, adolescent, mental health, COVID-19 pandemic, comprehensive approach

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