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Teenu Nandal ¹, Hardeep Lal Joshi ²

Affiliations
1 Govt. College, Maham, Haryana, IN
2 Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Adults and young adults underwent the phase of transition from dependency to independence with different attitudes towards life satisfaction, optimism and psychological distress in general. The present study was conducted with two objectives. First was to examine the relationship of life satisfaction, optimism, and psychological distress, second was to investigate the sex differences among all these variables. The sample of the study involved 200 post graduate students (100 males and 100 females) between the age ranges from 22 to 28 years. The subjects were assessed with Life Satisfaction Scale (Alam&Shrivastava), General Health Questionnaire (Goldberg) and Optimism Scale (Seligman). The data were analyzed by using Pearson's Product Moment method of correlation, t-test. The results revealed that (i) one of the measures of optimism (PMB) was found positively associated with psychological distress. (i) Male and female subjects differ significantly on psychological distress and on optimism (Permanent Bad).

Keywords

Psychological Distress, Optimism, Life Satisfaction, Health

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Satish Kumar ¹, Teenu Nandal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, IN
2 Psychology Education Department, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The concept of 'health' implies both biological/physical as well as psychological factors contributing to health. Health and wellbeing of individual cannot be achieved without experiencing the positive health states while facing complexity of problems. Many theories have encouraged the idea that positive emotions are good for individual's health. Existing observed researches are providing evidence for this subjective wisdom. Research uses the positive emotions as an outline to reveal that positive emotions add to psychological and physical well-being via more effective coping pathways. The growth of positive psychology as an increasingly influential force in theory and research reflects increased scientific interest in the relation to positive health states and corresponding potential as intervention for promoting positive emotions, thoughts, and understandings to improve health and well-being. It motivates individual to live a high-quality life. Such life comes from the assumption that holds the greatest value in life. It deals with the factors that contribute the most to a well-lived and fulfilling life. Positive psychologists agree that one must live a cheerful, engaged, and meaningful life. Such a life leads to health and wellbeing of all the aspect of life. Faith is a powerful force in the lives of individuals and communities worldwide. Positive forces like forgiveness and faith play an significant role in life. Research supports that positive states serve a buffering function against the problems, stressors, and disorders of life. The present study sought to explore the relationship between positive health states like Forgiveness and Faith their relationship with health.

Keywords

Forgiveness, Faith, Health.

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Satish Kumar ¹, Teenu Nandal ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Psychology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, IN
2 Psychology Education Department, Haryana, IN

Abstract

The growth of positive psychology as an increasingly influential force in theory and research reflects increased scientific interest in the relation to positive health states and corresponding potential as intervention for promoting positive emotions, thoughts, and understandings to improve health and well-being. It motivates individual to live a high-quality life. Such life comes from the assumption that holds the greatest value in life. It deals with the factors that contribute the most to a well-lived and fulfilling life. Such a life leads to health and wellbeing of all the aspects of life. Positive forces play a major role in life. Research supports that positive states (Gratitude, Optimism and hope) serve a buffering function against the problems, stressors, and disorders of life. The present study sought to present an review based observation of the relationship of positive health states like Gratitude, Hope, Optimism with health.

Keywords

Gratitude, Hope, Optimism, Health.

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