Mind and Society

Predictive Role of Job Crafting, Self-Efficacy and Resilience on Psychological Health and Work Engagement

Amrita Rashmi — 2026-04-30

This study explored the predictive role of job crafting, self-efficacy, and resilience on psychological health and work engagement among 300 banking professionals working in Bihar. Drawing from the positive organizational behavior perspective, the research aimed to understand how proactive job behaviors and personal psychological resources contribute to employee well-being and engagement. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation, and regression techniques. The results indicated that job crafting, self-efficacy, and resilience significantly predicted both psychological health and work engagement. Job crafting emerged as the most influential predictor, suggesting that employees who actively modify and shape their job roles experience greater involvement and better mental health. Additionally, higher levels of self-efficacy and resilience were associated with improved motivation and emotional stability. The findings highlight the need for organizations to promote proactive behaviors and strengthen employees’ psychological capacities to enhance overall organizational effectiveness.

Role of social media Reels on Impulsivity and Communication Skills

Rashmi Banaudha — 2026-04-30

Many young individuals consume short videos daily on platforms like Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts, and concerns are being raised about the effects of this environment on their communication and behaviour. This study analysed the relationship between video content consumption, impulsivity and interactive language among 18-25-year-olds. Based on the reported screen time, 300 participants were separated into low, moderate & high users. A researcher-prepared language scale was used to measure communication patterns, and the Barratt Impulsiveness. Scale (BIS-15) was used to quantify impulsivity. Statistical analysis using ANOVA revealed disparities across participants, demonstrating that longer durations of watching short videos predict weaker planning and heightened motor- and attention-related impulsivity. Furthermore, their communication styles also differed, showing less restrained speech and an increased tendency to use slang or inappropriate language. Results reveal a dose-linked relationship between heavy engagement with short videos and changes in self-regulation and language functioning, although causality is not confirmed. This emphasizes the importance of balanced digital habits and further research using stronger methodologies and longitudinal methods to completely understand the cognitive and linguistic effects of short-form media.

Maladaptive Metacognition, Coping, and Resilience in Diabetic Versus Non-Diabetic Elderly Individuals

Garima Gupta — 2026-04-30

Metacognition denotes people's awareness and regulation of their cognitive processes and behaviours. Maladaptive metacognitive beliefs are characterized by excessive worry, negative beliefs about thoughts, and heightened self-monitoring. It can impair effective coping and reduce adaptive capacity. Understanding its significance in later life is crucial, as compromised metacognition may lead to inappropriate evaluation and reduced psychological functioning. Older people generally face multiple-age related difficulties such as detrimental health, loss of loved ones, and evolving societal responsibilities which put demands on cognitive and emotional regulation. Thus, these dysfunctional metacognitive patterns may heightened stress leading to maladaptive coping and lower resilience. With this background, the current study sought to investigate differences in maladaptive metacognition, coping mechanisms, and resilience among diabetes and non-diabetic elderly individuals. Employing a comparative research design, older persons with and without diabetes were assessed using standardised tools of metacognition, coping strategies, and resilience. The results indicated that older individuals (with diabetes) had markedly higher maladaptive metacognitive beliefs and a stronger dependence on maladaptive coping strategies, including diminished resilience, in comparison to their counterparts. These observations highlight the psychological burden in older individuals with diabetic at one hand and on other, it emphasises the significance of higher-order cognitive vulnerabilities along with coping processes. This study stresses the necessity of integrating metacognitive and coping-oriented interventions within psycho-social care framework to improve resilience in older persons, especially those with diabetes.

Cultural Intelligence among Young Adults: Its Impact on Intercultural Communication and Sociocultural Adaptation

Faseeha K. Nasarudeen — 2026-04-30

The present study aims to examine the impact of cultural intelligence (CQ) on intercultural communication apprehension (ICA) and sociocultural adaptation (SCA) among university students. It also investigates how individuals from different geographical regions differ with respect to these variables. A total of 224 students were purposively selected from different universities in the Bathinda district of Punjab, India. For collecting the data, the Cultural Intelligence Scale (Ang et al., 2007), the Intercultural Communication Apprehension Scale by Neuliep & McCroskey (1997), and the Socio-cultural Adaptation Scale-Revised (Wilson, 2012) were utilized. The statistical analysis was done on IBM SPSS V27. Results revealed a significant correlation between all the components of CQand ICA, and SCA is correlated to every dimension of CQ except meta-cognitive CQ. Moreover, on examining the impact, the motivational CQ impacts ICA, and both cognitive and motivational CQ impact sociocultural adaptation.Additionally the result revealed that there is a difference in cognitive CQ, a dimension of CQ and SCA among students from different geographical boundaries.

From Avoidance to Appreciation: Body Image as a Predictor of Procrastination

Akancha Pandey — 2026-04-30

Body Image attitudes play a critical role in shaping psychological functioning, yet their influence on academic behaviors such as procrastination among young women remains under-studied. The present study explored the predictive role of body image factors—specifically Body Appreciation as a protective variable and Body Image Avoidance as a risk variable—on Academic Procrastination in female students exposed to unique sociocultural pressures. The sample comprised 105 female participants aged 18 to 25 years (M = 20.72, SD = 1.54), who completed the Body Appreciation Scale-2 (BAS-2), the Body Image Avoidance Questionnaire (BIAQ), and the Tuckman Procrastination Scale (TPS). Data were collected through both online and offline cross-sectional surveys. Correlational analysis demonstrated significant associations, with Body Appreciation negatively related to both Procrastination (r = −.404, p < .001) and Body Image Avoidance (r = −.436, p < .001), whereas Body Image Avoidance showed a positive correlation with Procrastination (r = .322, p = .001). Regression analyses revealed that Body Appreciation was a significant predictor of reduced procrastination, explaining 16.4% of the variance (β = −.404, p < .001). Conversely, Body Image Avoidance predicted increased Procrastination, accounting for 10.4% of the variance (β = .322, p = .001). These findings highlight the dual roles of body image attitudes, identifying Body Appreciation as a protective factor enhancing self-regulation and Body Image Avoidance as a maladaptive factor contributing to procrastination. The study underscores the importance of integrating body image interventions into educational and psychological strategies aimed at reducing procrastination and promoting academic success among female students.

Cluster Analysis of Path and Goal-Oriented Values in Married and Unmarried people

Barsha Chatterjee — 2026-04-30

Values are enduring belief systems that guide individuals’ choices, behaviours, and judgments across life domains, including intimate relationships. Within marital life, the balance between path-oriented and goal-oriented values plays a significant role in shaping psychological and emotional well-being. Drawing on Rabindrik value principles derived from the songs of Nobel laureate Reverend Rabindranath Tagore; present study examines relative importance and distribution of path-oriented and goal-oriented values among married and unmarried individuals. Path-oriented values emphasize the manner of engagement in the marital journey, such as self-awakening, emotional regulation, self-acceptance, and nishkam conduct, whereas goal-oriented values focus on desired end states, including peace, enlightenment, altruism, and spiritual fulfilment. Data were collected from 101 married and unmarried (33 married and 68 unmarried) individuals from urban and rural settings, each with a minimum of three years of marital life, using snowball sampling. Cluster analysis revealed two dominant value clusters within each orientation. Path-oriented values were grouped into inner growth and ethical action clusters, while goal-oriented values formed spiritual–humanistic and social–pragmatic clusters. The findings suggest that both value orientations coexist in marital life, contributing differently to marital happiness and psychological well-being. The study highlights the relevance of Rabindrik value orientations in understanding value-based dynamics in marriage and offers implications for marital counselling and value-based interventions.

Mind, Society and Social Life

Aradhana Shukla — 2026-04-30

Workplace Spirituality, Organizational Citizenship Behavior, and Job Involvement: A Narrative Literature Review

Amit Kumar Shukla — 2026-04-30

The present narrative literature review examines the theoretical and empirical evidence pertaining to the relationships among workplace spirituality, organizational citizenship behavior, and job involvement. As contemporary organizations increasingly recognize that employee performance extends beyond formally prescribed task completion, understanding the role of spiritual dimensions of work in shaping discretionary and attitudinal outcomes has acquired considerable scholarly and practical relevance. Drawing on a systematic search of PubMed and Google Scholar using terms including “workplace spirituality,”“organizational citizenship behavior,”“job involvement,” and related constructs, this review incorporates peer-reviewed studies published in English between 1965 and March 2022, supplemented by expert recommendations from the field of organizational psychology. The review synthesizes evidence across multiple theoretical frameworks — including self-determination theory, spiritual leadership theory, person–organization fit theory, and self-concept-based motivational perspectives — to explain the mechanisms through which workplace spirituality influences organizational citizenship behavior and job involvement. Key dimensions of workplace spirituality examined include meaningful work, sense of community, alignment of organizational values, transcendence, compassion, and mindfulness. Empirical evidence drawn from diverse national and sectoral contexts consistently demonstrates that employees who experience higher levels of workplace spirituality are more disposed to engage in extra-role citizenship behaviors and report stronger psychological identification with their job roles. Mediating mechanisms identified across studies include organizational commitment, affective commitment, employee engagement, and intrinsic motivation. Practical implications are discussed for managers and human resource practitioners seeking to cultivate spiritually enriching work environments. The review identify methodological limitations of the existing literature, including the predominance of cross-sectional designs and self-report measures, and recommends that future research employ longitudinal, multi-source designs across diverse cultural contexts to establish causal directionality and examine boundary conditions of these relationships.

Body Image and Psychological Well-Being : A Systematic Literature Review

Saumya Singh — 2026-04-30

The notion of body image encompasses various dimensions which is influenced by perceptual, attitudinal, cognitive, and behavioural dimensions, and it is a key aspect in psychological well-being. The purpose of the review was to synthesize literature available on the association between psychological well-being and body image, determine the mediating variables, gender, cultural differences, and note limitations and implications on future research. A comprehensive search utilizing esteemed databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar was performed. The search strategy covered articles issued between 2004 and 2025 (September) written in English and met present exclusion and inclusion criteria. In the end, 24 studies were part of the analysis. Most studies reported a significant positive relationship between psychological well-being and positive body image. The mediators wereself-esteem, self-compassion, resilience, and family communication. Females reported greater body dissatisfaction than males. Perceptions of body image were further influenced by cultural values and the sociocultural norms.The review concludes that body image is a good predictor of psychological well-being. Overall, the evidence highlights that the improvement of body image can make a great contribution towards improving psychological well-being. Therefore, promoting healthier body attitudes should be made a priority in mental health programmes, educational settings as well as future research.

Ignored in the Digital Age: A Review of Phubbing Behaviour

Sakshi Sahani — 2026-04-30

Phubbing, the act of ignoring others in social settings by focusing on digital devices, has emerged as a pervasive social phenomenon in the digital age. This review examines the prevalence, psychological impact, and social consequences of phubbing behaviour. Evidence indicates that phubbing negatively affects interpersonal relationships by reducing communication quality, increasing feelings of social exclusion, and reducing relationship satisfaction. The psychological outcomes associated with phubbing include decreased self-esteem and increased loneliness. The review also explores the demographic and situational factors influencing phubbing, highlighting its complexity. Addressing phubbing is essential for promoting healthier social interactions and mitigating its adverse effects on emotional well-being in contemporary society.

Artificial Intelligence Application: A Multi‑Sectoral Review

Shreya Tripathi — 2026-04-30

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a disruptive general-purpose technology that is changing institutional, organizational, and domestic settings. The multi-sectoral review is a synthesis of peer-reviewed literature on AI applications in seven areas, namely research, healthcare, restaurant and food services, personal-care services, education, corporate offices, and households. The review combines the empirical evidence, methodological trends, innovations in the sector, and cross-cutting ethical and governance issues. There has been evidence that AI increases efficiency, predictive accuracy, personalization, and decision support, especially when implemented as an addition to human expertise. In studies, AI-based screening and evidence synthesis can greatly decrease the workload, but it needs human verification to prevent bias and false negatives. In the field of healthcare, AI has expert-level performance on small diagnostic tasks, but mass prospective validation, explainability, and regulation are essential. Forecasting, automation, and customer personalization are beneficial to service industries, but the cost of integration and trust remains. There are slight gains in learning outcomes in educational applications with teacher-led instruction. Corporate settings use AI to automate and analyze data, and this leads to the issue of algorithmic bias and workforce management transparency. Smart systems and assistive technologies are the focus of household adoption, and the key factors are privacy, cost, and ethical implementation. Themes that have been replicated across industries are data governance, transparency, fairness, workforce implications, and the need to have human-in-the-loop structures. The review concludes that the impact of AI on society is massive and growing, but to make the implementation of AI fair and sustainable, responsible, explainable, and context-specific governance models are necessary. The future studies ought to focus on longitudinal assessment, cross-cultural examination, and strict validation to enhance evidence-based AI implementation.

Psychological Management of Anger among Children

Rishita . — 2026-04-30

Anger in children is a multifaceted emotional response shaped by developmental and environmental factors,with significant implications for psychological and physiological health. These responses often emerge in everyday situations such as family and peer disagreements and shape how the child deals with anger over time. This review synthesizes contemporary research on⁠ the mechanisms underlying anger, including cognitive appraisals, physiological activation, and behavioral manifestations, emphasizing the cyclical nature of ⁠maladaptive anger responses. It critically appraises eviden⁠ce-ba⁠sedps⁠ychological interventions targeting childhood anger, focusing on mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and parent management training (PMT). MBIs facilitate non-reacti⁠vity, present-moment awareness, and emotional regulation through techniques such as patience,⁠ relaxation, and cognitive acce⁠ptance (“letting go”). CBT enhances cognitivereapprai⁠sal and impulsecontrol, while PMT addresses familial interaction patterns reinforcing anger. Eme⁠rgingtherapiesli⁠keaccepta⁠n⁠ceandcom⁠mitmenttherapy (ACT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) add to the therapeutic repertoire. Although these approaches seem different theoretically, they often overlap in the clinical settings. The present paper advocates integrated, culturally tailored, and longitudinally validated interventions to empower children with adaptive anger regulation skills, supporting resilience and mental well-being. This review highlights the urgency of accessible, comprehensive psychological services addressing childhood anger in diverse community and school settings

Verrier Elwin’s Tribal World

Swati Melkani — 2026-04-30

The present research paper attempts to study about the various literary contributions of Verrier Elvin in depicting the tribal population of India through his books. Indian tribes have been reflected in ethnographical studies and advisory intervention made by Verrier Elwin. Present study is a qualitative research based on secondary sources. Literature review as well as content and textual analysis methods were used for drawing conclusions. Various historians have highlighted the works of Verrier Elvin in their writings. His books have showcased the aboriginals living in different regions of India. He is believed to be one of the rare European anthropologists to assimilate into non-European society to have a thorough understanding of the tribal people. Present study will investigate into diversified appearances of Indian tribes as reflected in Verrier Elvin’s books.