International Journal of Education and Management Studies

Ravneet Chawla ¹, Smriti Seth ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development & Family Relations Government Home Science College, Chandigarh, IN
2 Carmel Convent School Sector-9, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Anxiety is a common phenomenon of everyday life. The pressure of performing better and scoring high is increasing. Cases of suicides and extreme behaviors are also noted in present day scenario. In order to improve study habits, increase confidence, and reduce the academic anxiety levels of school going adolescents under ever-changing modern trends of society, a study on the variables of academic anxiety, and study habits and attitudes was conducted to know the impact of these on their achievement. The sample included 360 students from class ninth, both males and females, high and low achievers from the selected Government schools of Chandigarh located in urban, rural and slum areas. Academic Anxiety Scale for Children (AASC) by Singh and Sen Gupta (1984), and Test of Study Habits and Attitudes by Mathur (1983) were used. The findings of the present study revealed that overall academic anxiety among the high and the low achievers was average; no significant difference was found. The study habits of high achievers were satisfactory whereas poor study habits were found in low achievers. Further, low achievers scored higher in the corresponding areas which indicated that help is required. The males and females had average academic anxiety. No gender difference was found in academic anxiety; both reflected poor study habits (males were better in correct study habits; females reported higher in areas of help required. There was found average academic anxiety, and poor study habits in all the three locales. The slum area students reflected to be more in need of help in the areas related to study habits and attitudes.

Keywords

Study Habits And Attitudes, Academic Anxiety, High And Low Achievers

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Ravneet Chawla ¹, Amandeep Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Relations, Government Home Science College, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The present study was to investigate the happiness and inter parental acceptance and rejection among the boys and girls between the ages of 12-14 years. The current study investigated the interpersonal acceptance rejection and its sub dimensions (warmth/ affection, aggression/hostility, neglect/indifference, and rejection) gender wise, the impact of levels of interpersonal acceptance- rejection and its sub dimensions on happiness of the total sample. The findings revealed significant difference in interpersonal acceptance rejection and happiness in male and female students; the females showed better happiness and the males depicted less warmth, and more rejected feelings, than the females in the sample. Further, high happiness group was significantly higher as compared to low happiness group on parental warmth/affection. Low happiness group was significantly higher as compared to high happiness group on parental aggression/hostility, parental neglect/indifference, and parental rejection.

Keywords

Happiness, Acceptance, Rejection, Aggression, Hostility.

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Ravneet Chawla ¹, Manmeet Kaur ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development, Government Home Science College, Punjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

Youth in Indian context exhibit and are more vocal to discuss prevalence of violence in marriage. It is important to know the marriage types, and causes, also seeking perceptions on individual, family and other factors of violence and compiling gender wise perceptions on violence and its correlates so as to sensitize youth on the need for preparedness for marriage (through pre marital counselling). A need based tool with questions out of ongoing researches was designed and got approved by scholars working in the area. The fact on violence prevalent in most cases with differences has a high corroboration. The sample included in the study was equal number of males and females between the age of 18 to 25 years (n=200; males-n=100, females-n=100). The findings reflected issues that lead to violence to be those such as ego blocks, in laws' interference parents of the both the spouses, misunderstandings on carelessness, possessiveness, differences in thoughts and viewpoints, dowry demands, trust issues, educational qualification, sexual dissatisfaction, stubborn and temperamental issues, uncompromising nature on small issues, irritable nature, substance indulgence, financial issues, restraining partner in social bonding, and so on. Majority admitted that all forms of violence are happening in society around us. Further, more girls agreed to need for premarital counselling; boys were not open about it. The study points out the sensitive issues that can be dealt with for a forthcoming matrimony among two individuals. These are typically youth around us as potential companions in marriage in the near future.

Keywords

Violence in Marriage, Pre Marital Counselling, Preparedness for Marriage.

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Ravneet Chawla ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Human Development and Family Relations, Government Home Science College, Panjab University, Chandigarh, IN

Abstract

The marginalized population has many challenges. The dignity of each human being is very important to be protected. The state has laws, and rights and directives for implementation to protect, and for the welfare of all, further for the vulnerable and abused. The implementation of these get limited by unwilling obedience, ignorance, poor administration or misconduct. The limited role of support system including counselling services should be enhanced to care and include such population, especially children. The policy is taking care of the reforms needed but there is a need to let the counsellors step in more so that preventions come in more than corrections.

Keywords

Support System, Counselling Services, Children.

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