12 research outputs found
The impact of conflict exposure and social support on posttraumatic growth among the young adults in Kashmir
No full textThis study examined the effect of social support and conflict exposure on posttraumatic growth (PTG) among the young adults who have been exposed to stressful experiences regarding the armed conflict in Kashmir. The aim of the study is to explore PTG in this population and its association with conflict exposure and perceived social support. This is a cross-sectional study involving 803 college students. The data were collected by four self-report instruments comprising of demographic data schedule, the exposure to Kashmir conflict checklist, the posttraumatic growth inventory and the multidimensional scale of perceived social support. The respondents reported relatively high levels of PTG and social support. Conflict exposure and total perceived social support were significantly associated with an increase in PTG. Formulation of programmes to sensitize people living in conflict zones about the importance of PTG and social support in buffering negative outcomes can help lessen their stress, increase their ability to withstand adversities and help them move towards personal growth
The impact of conflict exposure and social support on posttraumatic growth among the young adults in Kashmir The impact of conflict exposure and social support on posttraumatic growth among the young adults in Kashmir
No full textAbstract: This study examined the effect of social support and conflict exposure on posttraumatic growth (PTG) among the young adults who have been exposed to stressful experiences regarding the armed conflict in Kashmir. The aim of the study is to explore PTG in this population and its association with conflict exposure and perceived social support. This is a cross-sectional study involving 803 college students. The data were collected by four self-report instruments comprising of demographic data schedule, the exposure to Kashmir conflict checklist, the posttraumatic growth inventory and the multidimensional scale of perceived social support. The respondents reported relatively high levels of PTG and social support. Conflict exposure and total perceived social support were significantly associated with an increase in PTG. Formulation of programmes to sensitize people living in conflict zones about the importance of PTG and social support in buffering negative outcomes can help lessen their stress, increase their ability to withstand adversities and help them move towards personal growth
Understanding Homesickness: Its Relationship With Psychopathology And Psychological Wellbeing Among International Students
No full textBackground: As the population of international students continues to expand globally, researchers are increasingly seeking ways to enrich the study abroad experience.
Aim: With this goal in mind, the present study aimed to explore the effects of homesickness on psychological well-being among international students, as well as its potential association with the emergence of psychopathological symptoms, including depression, anxiety, and stress.
Methods: A sample of 200 international students (100 males, 100 females) aged between 18 to 30 years (M= 22.92, SD= 2.35), attending various universities and drawn from diverse countries was recruited for participation. They completed measures including the Homesickness and Contentment Scale, Ryff scale of Psychological Wellbeing, and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - Short Form (DASS-21).
Results: Correlation analyses revealed a significant positive association between homesickness and psychopathologies like depression (r= 0.508, p < 0.01), anxiety (r= 0.553, p < 0.01) and stress (r= 0.408, p < 0.01), meaning that higher levels of homesickness were linked to more severe symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress respectively. Also, a significant negative association was found between homesickness and psychological wellbeing (r= -0.607, p < 0.01), indicating that as feelings of homesickness intensified, levels of psychological well-being declined. Furthermore, linear regression analyses demonstrated that homesickness significantly predicted psychopathologies such as Depression [R2 = .258, F (1, 198) = 68.75, p = .000, β= .508]; Anxiety [R2 = .306, F (1, 198) = 87.24, p = .000, β= .553]; and Stress [R2 = .167, F (1, 198) = 39.61, p = .000, β= .408]. In addition to that, homesickness was found to be a significant predictor of psychological wellbeing [R2 = .368, F (1, 198) = 115.27, p= .000, β= -.607] among international students.
Conclusion: The findings emphasized the importance of addressing homesickness as a potential risk factor for the development of psychopathology and a decline in psychological well-being among international university students. As such, the former may be useful for universities and authorities in developing interventions to promote psychological resilience and wellbeing, and to help prepare students socially and psychologically in the host culture for their future endeavors
Navigating Mental health post Bariatric Surgery: A review of depression and Quality of Life factors
No full textObesity, a global epidemic affecting over 650 million adults (WHO,2021), increases the risk of chronic diseases and imposes significant physical and psychological burdens. Bariatric Surgery is a common intervention of severe obesity, leading to weight loss and improvement in related conditions but this also requires mental and emotional adjustments.
The Literature review examines the psychosocial impacts of bariatric surgery, focusing on depression and quality of life outcomes. The review finds that while many patients experience improved mood and quality of life post-surgery, a notable subset faces worsened depressive symptoms, substance abuse and self-harm. key factors influencing these outcomes include social support, perceived stress and body image. Enhancing resilience, self-efficacy and supportive social networks can mitigate adverse effects. Future research should include long-term studies across diverse populations and incorporate positive psychology factors to promote sustainable health improvement
READING HABITS OF COLLEGE STUDENTS OF JAMMU & KASHMIR: A CASE STUDY OF DISTRICT ANANTNAG
No full textAbstract: Reading is an innate capacity of a person to relish the moral, cultural, social and political aspects of the life. It is the process where from one develops from being a child to a perfect man. The study sought to assess the reading habits of college students in district Anantnag. A questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. The data collected was analyzed quantitatively and results are presented in tables and figures. From total copies of questionnaire distributed among the students of Science and Commerce departments, 303 were filled and were returned. The findings showed that majority of the respondents take reading seriously with 56.7% of the respondents reading for personality development. The paper also revealed that homes are the preferred destinations for study among students instead of libraries, advising us to create an attractive atmosphere and collection in libraries. The study revealed that newspapers and web pages are high in demand among college students. The study also revealed that parents are the main promoters of reading habits among college students
Development of Cholinium-Based API Ionic Liquids with Enhanced Drug Solubility: Biological Evaluation and Interfacial Properties
No full textWe report an efficient sustainable two-step anion exchange
synthetic
procedure for the preparation of choline API ionic liquids (Cho-API-ILs)
that contain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) as anions combined
with choline-based cations. We have evaluated the in vitro cytotoxicity
for the synthesized compounds using three different cells lines, namely,
HEK293 (normal kidney cell line), SW480, and HCT 116 (colon carcinoma
cells). The solubility of APIs and Cho-API-ILs was evaluated in water/buffer
solutions and was found higher for Cho-API-ILs. Further, we have investigated
the antimicrobial potential of the pure APIs, ILs, and Cho-API-ILs
against clinically relevant microorganisms, and the results demonstrated
the promise of Cho-API-ILs as potent antimicrobial agents to treat
bacterial infections. Moreover, the aggregation and adsorption properties
of the Cho-API-ILs were observed by using a surface tension technique.
The aggregation behavior of these Cho-API-ILs was further supported
by conductivity and pyrene probe fluorescence. The thermodynamics
of aggregation for Cho-API-ILs has been assessed from the temperature
dependence of surface tension. The micellar size and their stability
have been studied by dynamic light scattering, transmission electron
microscopy, and zeta potential. Therefore, the duality in the nature
of Cho-API-ILs has been explored with the upgradation of their physical,
chemical, and biopharmaceutical properties, which enhance the opportunities
for advances in pharmaceutical sciences
Clinical Characteristics and Outcome of Kidney Transplant Recipients Infected with COVID-19: A Retrospective Observational Study
No full textBackground:
This study investigated the clinical characteristics and outcomes of kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) who contracted COVID-19.
Methods:
In this retrospective study, we analyzed data from 122 KTRs confirmed to have COVID-19.
Results:
The mean age in patients with mild COVID-19 disease was 37.1 ± 9.1 years, whereas those with moderate and severe disease were 44.7 ± 13.7 and 48.1 ± 11.2 years, respectively (P = 0.02). The median neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio was 4.2 (interquartile range [IQR] 3.0–6.8) for mild cases, 6.5 (IQR: 5.0–10.8) for moderate cases, and 19 (IQR: 7.0–24.7) for severe cases (P = 0.008). The median C-reactive protein (CRP) levels (mg/L) were 19.5 (1QR: 5.0–156.3), 53.9 (1QR: 31.5–96.0), and 63.4 (1QR: 23.2–228) for mild, moderate, and severe cases, respectively (P = 0.006). Acute kidney injury occurred in 13.6%, 60%, and 81.57% of patients with mild, moderate, and severe cases, respectively (P = 0.004). Risk factors for a composite outcome of death and dialysis included age >50 years (odds ratio [OR]: 3.25, confidence interval [CI]: 1.25–7.7; P = 0.027), nonvaccinated status (OR 2.87, CI: 1.56–4.18; P = 0.008), graft dysfunction (OR: 2.1, CI: 1.2–5.9; P = 0.034), and CT severity index (CTSI) >13 (OR 3.3, CI: 1.5–5.9; P = 0.040).
Conclusions:
COVID-19 infection in KTRs is linked to a high mortality rate. Advanced age, lymphopenia, elevated CRP levels, and acute graft dysfunction are associated with disease severity. Age >50 years, nonvaccinated status, graft dysfunction, and a CTSI >13 are risk factors for the composite outcome of death and dialysis
