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Niyanta Dey ¹, Sujata Bhau ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University Institute of Liberal Arts and Humanities, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab ., IN

Abstract

The psychological well-being of mental health professionals (MHPs) remains an important yet unexplored factor in India. The present paper aims to examine the current state of mental health of MHPs and its correlates in terms of perceived stress, life satisfaction, and quality of life (QoL), and compare the level of these correlates with that of non-MHPs. For the purpose of this study, a sample of 120 individuals, comprising 67 MHPs and 53 non-MHPs (aged 25-60 years), were selected. The tools used for the present study included the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983); the Satisfaction with Life Scale (Deiner, 1985); and the World Health Organization's Quality of Life (Brief) Scale (1996). The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and an independent sample t-test for comparison. The current findings indicate that MHPs reported higher levels of perceived stress and lower levels of life satisfaction and quality of life as compared with non-MHPs. These findings emphasize the need for a greater understanding of the mental health conditions of MHPs in India, a factor that inherently contributes to the quality of their services, and also point out the persisting problem of the stigma associated with mental health in India.

Keywords

mental health, mental health professionals, perceived stress, life satisfaction, quality of life

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Pooja Janghu ¹, Sujata Bhau ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, UILAH, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The present research attempts to understand the relationship between romantic attachment styles (anxious, avoidant) and conflict management (collaborating, competing, compromising, avoiding, & accommodating) in young adults. It also explores the gender differences between attachment styles and conflict management among males and females who are in romantic relationships. For this purpose, a sample of 110 young adults aged from 18- 30 years, 50 males and 60 females were selected for the study. The tools used in the present study were Experiences in Close Relationships-short Form (ECR-SF) (Wei et al., 2007) and Conflict Management Questionnaire (Reginald, 2006). Data analysis was done using the Independent Samples t-Test and Pearson's Product Moment Correlation. The results showed a significant difference in the avoidant attachment styles among males and females Moreover, there was a significant and positive relationship between anxious attachment style and accommodating conflict management. The findings are discussed in the light of the obtained results.

Keywords

anxious, avoidant, conflict management, and romantic relationship

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Tenzin Dakpa ¹, Sujata Bhau ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, University Institute of Liberal Arts and Humanities, Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab, IN

Abstract

The displacement of Tibetans from their homeland has led to the creation of a unique refugee community that faces various challenges, including cultural adjustment, trauma, and major depressive disorder. This study compares the coping strategies, resilience, and psychological well-being of exiled Tibetan adults born in India and those born in Tibet. A total of 117 participants (Tibetan Adults born in India = 60, Tibetan Adults born in Tibet = 57) completed Ryff's Psychological Well-being Scale (Ryff & Keyes, 1995); Brief COPE (Carver, 1997); and Brief Resilience Scale (Smith et al., 2008). The data was analyzed by using independent samples t-tests. The results showed no significant differences in resilience and coping strategies among the two groups. There was a significant difference in self-acceptance dimension of Psychological Well-being between the two groups, with India born participants having a higher mean score on self-acceptance than Tibet born participants (t = 2.41, p < 0.01). The findings and potential interventions are discussed in the light of the obtained findings.

Keywords

coping, resilience, psychological well-being, trauma, tibet, refugee.

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