Mind and Society

Academic Procrastination and Its Impact on the Mental Health of College Students: A Correlation Study

Rahul Surawat — 2025-06-30

In the current scenario, students in their respective colleges often exhibit procrastination in the academic field, which can have adverse effects on their mental health, including psychological, emotional, and social well-being. To address this issue, the present study examines the relationship between academic procrastination and mental health, as well as its dimensions, among college-going students in the Varanasi and Prayagraj districts of Uttar Pradesh, which has significant implications for students’ academic performance. The study’s sample comprised 141 college students from the Varanasi and Prayagraj districts of Uttar Pradesh. Data were collected using purposive sampling with standardized tools such as, Academic Procrastination Scale, by McCloskey (2011), and the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form is taken from Keyes’s (2002). Then, using SPSS, the data were examined using descriptive statistics, simple linear regression (SLR), and Pearson’s product-moment correlation. The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between academic procrastination and mental health and its dimensions, suggesting potential strategies for addressing it in academic settings.

Self-esteem And Anxiety, Depression, and Stress of Students with and without Physically Disabled in Kathmandu

Narendra Singh Thagunna — 2025-06-30

This study explores the levels of self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and stress among with and without physically Disabled students at Khagendra New Life Special Education Secondary School in Kathmandu. A cross-sectional deceptive research design was employed, utilizing theRosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) and the Anxiety Depression Stress Scale (ADSS) to explore the psychological well-being of both groups. A sample size of 100 students was selected, with 50 physically disabled and 50 without physically disabled students, using convenient sampling. The results indicated that physically disabled students had significantly lower self-esteem (M = 24.42) compared to their physically typical peers (M = 27.30), with an overall mean score of 25.86. However, no significant differences were found between the two groups in terms of anxiety, depression, and stress levels. Correlation analysis revealed a negative relationship between self-esteem and the psychological factors of anxiety (r = -0.472), depression (r = -0.568), and stress (r = -0.600). Furthermore, positive correlations were identified between anxiety and depression (r = 0.650), anxiety and stress (r = 0.635), and stress and depression (r = 0.649). The findings emphasize the pivotal role of self-esteem in managing psychological distress and suggest that interventions aimed at enhancing self-esteem could help improve the mental health of both physically disabled and regular students. This study highlights the need for targeted interventions to address the psychological well-being of students, particularly those with physical disabilities.

Implications of Self-Construal for Affect and Well Being: An Indian Experience

Shivani Mani — 2025-06-30

The present study was conceptualized with a view to understand the differential effects of self-construal on positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, domain satisfaction and psychological wellbeing in Indian adults. Following a cross-sectional developmental strategy, a sample of 593 adults from three developmental stages namely young adults, adults, and middle adults was drawn from northern part of India. Based on Q1 and Q3 for both independent and interdependent dimensions of self-construal, two groups were formed. Mean scores of the two groups on all measures were compared by administering independent samples t test. Comparison of extreme two groups revealed that high independent and low interdependent self-construal group displayed higher positive affect, life satisfaction, resource satisfaction, hope, psychological wellbeing and better social an emotional health. In contrast, high interdependent self-construal group reported better spiritual health. The two groups did not differ on negative affect, resource relevance, and domain satisfaction, physical and emotional health. Research findings have been discussed in light of existing theories and explanations.

Role of Organizational Climate on Turnover Intention of School Teachers

Nilesh Singh — 2025-06-30

Organizational climate and turnover intention influence employees' retention and job satisfaction. Turnover intention indicates the likelihood of an employee leaving their current position, which can impact the stability and performance of any organization. This study examines the relationship between the level of organizational climate and turnover intention among school teachers, focusing on two groups of teachers: Group A (teaching from Nursery to 8th class) and Group B (teaching from 9th to 12th class). The mean comparison revealed that Group A had significantly higher communication levels than Group B. The stepwise regression analysis indicated that team support was a significant negative predictor of turnover intention in Group A. In contrast, the training & learning dimension was a significant negative predictor for Group B. These findings suggest that while both groups experience some common organizational climate factors influencing turnover intention, specific dimensions such as team support and training opportunities play crucial roles depending on the group context.

A KAP study on food expenditure and food consumption pattern among college students staying at hostel in Lucknow District

Dr. Rajeev Misra — 2025-06-30

College students living in hostels often experience a shift in dietary habits due to newfound independence, financial constraints, and limited food choices. This study explores the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to food expenditure and consumption patterns among college students residing in hostels across Lucknow District. Understanding these patterns is essential for developing effective nutrition interventions and institutional policies. Using a structured questionnaire, the study assessed students’ budget allocation for food, frequency of fast-food consumption, snacking behaviors, meal-skipping tendencies, and awareness of dietary consequences. The findings reveal that students spending 40–60% of their monthly budget on food are more likely to consume fast food and snacks frequently, often driven by convenience and dissatisfaction with hostel meals. Longer hostel stays were linked to poorer eating habits, despite students’ awareness of the associated health risks. The study underscores a critical gap between nutritional knowledge and actual food-related behavior, especially among higher-income students. It calls for targeted measures such as improved hostel food services, structured nutrition education, and student-centered dietary policies to foster healthier lifestyles and prevent long-term health complications

A study of emotional intelligence and mood among traffic police personnel

Jyoti Kumari — 2025-06-30

This study investigates the relationship between emotional intelligence and mood states among traffic police personnel in Patna. The objectives were to assess emotional intelligence levels and various mood states, and to analyse their interrelationships. The sample consisted of 200 female traffic police personnel selected using predefined inclusion criteria. The Emotional Intelligence Scale (Hyde et al., 2002) and the Brunel Mood Scale were used. Pearson’s correlation analysis revealed significant negative relationships of emotional intelligence with anger (r = -0.85), tension (r = -0.65), and depression (r = -0.78), and positive relationships with happiness (r = 0.74) and calmness (r = 0.57). No significant associations were observed with vigour or fatigue. These results suggest that higher emotional intelligence is associated with more positive mood states and better emotional regulation. This study underlines the need for training programs to enhance emotional competencies among public safety workers.

Identifying The Barriers of Leaving Abusive Relationships For South Asian Immigrant Women in Canada : A Comprehensive Literature Review

Brook Gordon — 2025-06-30

This study critically examines the complex and intersecting barriers that South Asian immigrant women in Canada face when attempting to leave abusive intimate partner relationships. Through a comprehensive literature review of seminal qualitative studies, this research identifies key cultural, familial, and systemic obstacles—including family honour, economic dependency, social isolation, and systemic distrust—that significantly impede survivors’ help-seeking behaviors and access to appropriate support services. The analysis exposes critical gaps in culturally competent programming, systemic biases within legal and institutional frameworks, and immigration-related vulnerabilities that further marginalize these women. Central to the study is an intersectional understanding of how race, culture, gender, and immigrant status shape experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV) within South Asian communities. Guided by anti-oppressive and feminist theoretical frameworks, this review advocates for culturally informed, trauma-informed, and intersectional approaches in social work policy, practice, and service delivery. Recommendations include developing individualized, culturally sensitive care plans, peer-led support groups, accessibility-driven service models incorporating interpreters and cultural brokers, and mandatory professional training on anti-oppressive practices. Policy reforms aimed at mitigating immigration-related barriers and expanding linguistically and culturally appropriate services are emphasized. The study further highlights the urgent need for enhanced research employing longitudinal and community-based participatory action research (PAR) methodologies to empower survivors as active participants and co-researchers, fostering agency and resilience. Ultimately, sustained advocacy, community-driven interventions, and systemic reform are essential to dismantle the structural barriers sustaining IPV within South Asian immigrant communities in Canada and to promote equity, safety, and social justice for survivors.

Workplace Spirituality and Employee Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review

Saumya Chandra — 2025-06-30

This paper examines the growing importance of workplace spirituality in modern organizations, highlighting its role in promoting ethical leadership, employee well-being, and organizational resilience. Defined by core elements such as inner life, meaningful work, and a sense of community, workplace spirituality fosters alignment between personal values and corporate goals. The purpose of this systematic literature review was to examine and consolidate current empirical knowledge on workplace spirituality and how it is associated with employee well-being. Following PRISMA 2020 guidelines, a structured search was conducted across Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycNet—using specific keyword strings focused on workplace spirituality and dimensions of employee well-being, including organizational stress, mental health, and psychological well-being. Empirical studies published in English from May 1, 2005, to May 1, 2025, employing quantitative or mixed-methods designs with samples comprising working professionals were included. Excluded studies encompassed review articles, meta-analyses, conceptual papers, studies targeting non-working populations, unavailable full-texts, and those published prior to 2005.
Following screening and eligibility assessment, 26 empirical studies were included in the final synthesis. The analysis identified consistent positive associations between workplace spirituality and its dimensions -meaningful work, inner life, and community—and enhanced psychological well-being, reduced occupational stress, and improved employee mental health Thematic analysis was then conducted to identify central themes and address methodological challenges. These studies show its positive impact on stress reduction, engagement, and productivity. However, challenges remain, including confusion with religion, cultural differences, and difficulties in measurement. This paper proposes practical solutions like leadership training, inclusive policies, and mindfulness practices to embed spirituality into corporate culture creating inclusive workspaces and sustainable organizations.

Spirituality as a Healing and Resilient Tool for Post-Traumatic Growth

Dr. Pavitra Bajpai — 2025-06-30

Traumatic events may undermine people's faith or spiritual beliefs since they can involve moral quandaries, loss, or threats to one's life.When one has a healthy relationship with their own beliefs and practices, spirituality can help mitigate the consequences of trauma and offer consolation during difficult times. It has been discovered that this advantageous relationshipalso known as faith-based assistance or positive religious copingis typically linked to improved functioning following trauma, including posttraumatic growth.Post-traumatic Growth (PTG) represents a constructive shift in mental health that arises as people acquire understanding of traumatic occurrences and start to feel hopeful about existence. Investigations into PTG encompass personal resilience, pursuing new possibilities, forming connections with others, valuing life, and spiritual evolution. Spirituality holds the greatest importance in promoting post-traumatic growth, as individuals might revaluate their spiritual convictions in light of loss. Spirituality not only influences how individuals view and understand traumatic occurrences, but also affects their coping mechanisms and results. Traumatized people impair their cognitive functioning by frequently ruminating about the traumatic event, and unpleasant emotions act as a driving force to overcome the event, resulting in a more optimistic outlook on self-perception, relationships with others, and life in general. Positive religious and spiritual coping strategies include strong connections with God, self and others, finding meaning, gaining control and authority, developing and strengthening intimacy with God, encouraging intimacy with others and with God, life transformation, discovering new existential significance and reflecting on one's own life promoted development in areas such as personal resilience, interpersonal relationships, gratitude for life and spiritual awareness. Therefore, the significance of spirituality as a resilient and healing tool in promoting post-traumatic growth will be examined in this paper. In the end, it contends that spirituality may help people navigate the fallout from traumatic experiences and assist their path to resilience and recovery by offering them purpose, encouragement, and hope.Additionally, the following paper also highlights how spirituality can be a potent tool for those going through trauma, providing them with a framework for comprehending what happened, dealing with the fallout, and discovering purpose in their experiences.

Mapping State-Civil Society Interface in India : A Conceptual Engagement

Ekta Singh — 2025-06-30

In recent times, there has been an increasing concern over Shrinking space for civil society the world over including India. Restrictions on freedom of speech, increasing surveillance and monitoring of civic space, revocation of foreign funding licenses of NGOs, harassment and intimidation of civil rights activists are some of the manifestations that reflect the trend. Concerns have also been raised over rising public intolerance in the civic space marked by bigotry, violence and hate crimes. In light of these recent developments, the paper seeks to conceptually engage with the idea of civil society and its interface with the state as it has evolved in the Indian context. By revisiting the scholarly literature on state-civil society intersection in India, the paper reinforces the need for a contextual understanding of civil society contesting the universalistic claim about the ‘emancipatory potential’ of civil society.

A Study of Trigunatmak Personality Traits and Organizational Citizenship Behavior : A Literature Review

Nishita — 2025-06-30

This literature review explores the link between Indian philosophical Trigunatmak personality traits(TPT)—Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas—and Organisational Citizenship Behaviour (OCB). It examines how these traits influence workplace behaviours such as civic virtue, conscientiousness, benevolence, and harmony. Findings suggest that individuals with dominant Sattva traits tend to exhibit higher levels of OCB due to their ethical, cooperative, and intrinsically motivated nature. Conversely, Rajas and Tamas are linked to self-serving or disengaged behaviours, which can negatively impact organizational cohesion and effectiveness. By integrating classical texts and recent empirical studies, the review offers a culturally nuanced understanding of personality’s role in the workplace. It underscores the importance of considering indigenous personality frameworks in organizational psychology and highlights their potential applications in employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational culture. This review paper calls for more empirical researches to satistically validate the insights and enhance practical outcomes related to Organisational and Personality dimensions.