This study compares the stress experienced by working and non-working mothers, as well as their p... more This study compares the stress experienced by working and non-working mothers, as well as their perceptions of the relationship they share with their younger child. The relationship between mother’s stress levels and perceptions of the mother- younger child relationship were also studied. The study followed a mixed methods approach. In the first phase which was quantitative, 65 working and 65 nonworking mothers between the ages of 25-35 years with two children, were administered the Child Parent Relationship Scale (Pianta, 1998) and the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen, et al, 1983). In the second phase of the study, which was qualitative, 7 working and 7 non-working mothers from the larger sample were interviewed. Findings indicate that working mothers experienced higher levels of stress and more conflict in their relationship with their younger child. Stress levels of working mothers and conflicts in their mother- younger child relationship were positively correlated. Interviews indicated that working and non-working mothers used similar coping techniques. Non-working mothers perceived their younger child to be more dependent on them than did working mothers. No differences were found in mothers’ perceptions of the positive aspects of their relationship with their younger child.
Perfectionism can be defined as striving for flawlessness or the tendency to maintain or to reach... more Perfectionism can be defined as striving for flawlessness or the tendency to maintain or to reach unreasonably high standards. It has been at the centre of a number of research studies, although very few have been conducted in India. The present study sought to find whether Multidimensional perfectionism and perceived stress predict life satisfaction amongst youth in urban India. The Perceived Stress Scale, the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale and the Satisfaction With Life Scale were administered to 74 college going males and 36 female college students. Findings revealed that there was a significant and negative relationship between perceived stress and socially prescribed perfectionism and also between perceived stress and life satisfaction. Also perceived stress significantly predicted life satisfaction among both adult males and females : Perfectionism, Perceived Stress, Life Satisfaction
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 2020
This study was conducted to explore the representations of India amongst families of military per... more This study was conducted to explore the representations of India amongst families of military personnel. The Social Representations Theory (SRT) was specifically chosen for this study because of its ability to delve into the ideas, beliefs and values that make up representations of any phenomena among social groups. Data was collected from 40 family members of Indian Armed forces personnel which included spouse, parents, siblings and adult children. A free association task was given and was then thematically analysed. Results revealed that the participants representations were spread across three broad themes which have been discussed below.
Officers personality traits define he/she will respond in different situations. Officers in the I... more Officers personality traits define he/she will respond in different situations. Officers in the Indian Air force face a variety of hazards in day to day life. To face these hazards they use different coping styles which in turn influence their performance. No studies have been conducted in the Indian Air force scenario on coping styles of officers. Indian Airforce officers (N=303) undergoing course at Institute of flight safety took part in this study. They were administered CRI (coping resource inventory) of 60 items and NEO-PIR of 260 items by the first author. The present study revealed a significant correlation between personality factors and coping styles of officers. Regression analysis predicted Extraversion and Neuroticism affected the coping resources among the officers.
This study compares the stress experienced by working and non-working mothers, as well as their p... more This study compares the stress experienced by working and non-working mothers, as well as their perceptions of the relationship they share with their younger child. The relationship between mother’s stress levels and perceptions of the mother- younger child relationship were also studied. The study followed a mixed methods approach. In the first phase which was quantitative, 65 working and 65 nonworking mothers between the ages of 25-35 years with two children, were administered the Child Parent Relationship Scale (Pianta, 1998) and the Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen, et al, 1983). In the second phase of the study, which was qualitative, 7 working and 7 non-working mothers from the larger sample were interviewed. Findings indicate that working mothers experienced higher levels of stress and more conflict in their relationship with their younger child. Stress levels of working mothers and conflicts in their mother- younger child relationship were positively correlated. Interviews indicated that working and non-working mothers used similar coping techniques. Non-working mothers perceived their younger child to be more dependent on them than did working mothers. No differences were found in mothers’ perceptions of the positive aspects of their relationship with their younger child.
Perfectionism can be defined as striving for flawlessness or the tendency to maintain or to reach... more Perfectionism can be defined as striving for flawlessness or the tendency to maintain or to reach unreasonably high standards. It has been at the centre of a number of research studies, although very few have been conducted in India. The present study sought to find whether Multidimensional perfectionism and perceived stress predict life satisfaction amongst youth in urban India. The Perceived Stress Scale, the Multidimensional Perfectionism Scale and the Satisfaction With Life Scale were administered to 74 college going males and 36 female college students. Findings revealed that there was a significant and negative relationship between perceived stress and socially prescribed perfectionism and also between perceived stress and life satisfaction. Also perceived stress significantly predicted life satisfaction among both adult males and females : Perfectionism, Perceived Stress, Life Satisfaction
International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 2020
This study was conducted to explore the representations of India amongst families of military per... more This study was conducted to explore the representations of India amongst families of military personnel. The Social Representations Theory (SRT) was specifically chosen for this study because of its ability to delve into the ideas, beliefs and values that make up representations of any phenomena among social groups. Data was collected from 40 family members of Indian Armed forces personnel which included spouse, parents, siblings and adult children. A free association task was given and was then thematically analysed. Results revealed that the participants representations were spread across three broad themes which have been discussed below.
Officers personality traits define he/she will respond in different situations. Officers in the I... more Officers personality traits define he/she will respond in different situations. Officers in the Indian Air force face a variety of hazards in day to day life. To face these hazards they use different coping styles which in turn influence their performance. No studies have been conducted in the Indian Air force scenario on coping styles of officers. Indian Airforce officers (N=303) undergoing course at Institute of flight safety took part in this study. They were administered CRI (coping resource inventory) of 60 items and NEO-PIR of 260 items by the first author. The present study revealed a significant correlation between personality factors and coping styles of officers. Regression analysis predicted Extraversion and Neuroticism affected the coping resources among the officers.
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indicated that working and non-working mothers used similar coping techniques. Non-working mothers perceived their younger child to be more dependent on them than did working mothers. No differences were found in mothers’ perceptions of the positive aspects of their relationship with their younger child.
indicated that working and non-working mothers used similar coping techniques. Non-working mothers perceived their younger child to be more dependent on them than did working mothers. No differences were found in mothers’ perceptions of the positive aspects of their relationship with their younger child.