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Abstract: The caregivers of an autistic child experience reminiscent level of anxiety, pressure and mood swings that have major negative impact on their own overall physical and mental health and well-being as well as the health of their special children. Adequate level of social support and positive personality traits enhances the mental well-being of the caregivers and with the help of this they can achieve inner strength and well-being to overcome ups and downs of their life. The present research study examined the impact of HEXACO personality traits and social support on mental well-being among the One hundred (100) caregivers of children with ASD. Study also highlighted that the mental health of the caregivers is equally important as the physical health as well as not only the health of the children is important but health of the caregivers is more important for normal functioning. HEXACO-PI-R, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale used as a measuring tool in this study. Data were collected by using purposive sampling technique. Pearson Product Moment Correlation Coefficient and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis (Stepwise) administer to test the results. Results indicated strong and healthy social support, positive mental health and dispositions helps caregivers to tackle the stressful situations easily and prepare them to face challenges related to the behavior of their special child. It also aid caregivers to stay resilient and confident in any adverse situations. Their psychological health difficulties can be reduced by behavioral interventions and various orientation and awareness programs, fixed avocation and higher income, decreased symptomatic behaviors of ill reliant.

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This study focused on investigating impact of psychosocial problems on academic achievement of students in Aba educational zones. The study posed 3 three research questions and three hypotheses to guide the study. The researchers used a sample of 300 students in public senior secondary schools in Aba educational zones. Three (3) instruments on psychosocial problems were used for data collection and they were: stress level rating scale, anxiety level inventory scale and peer relationship rating scale. The internal consistencies of the instruments were established through Cronbach alpha statistical tool estimated at 0.79, 0-81, and 0.86 respectively. Using the Person Product Moment Correlational Coefficient (PPMCC) to analyze the data collected from respondents, the finding from the study shows that: psychosocial problems such as stress, anxiety and peer relationship correlate with student’s academic achievement. This implies that psychosocial problems contribute to student’s poor performance in examinations. Based on the findings, the study recommended that teachers should first identify causes of student’s poor performance before providing intervention programmes to foster proper adjustment and enhance academic performance.

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The perception of the learning environment refers to how students understand, experience, and evaluate their educational surroundings, considering physical, social, and psychological aspects. This concept is important in educational research as it directly impacts students' academic performance, motivation, and overall well-being. This study examined the perception of the learning environment among higher education students in Kolkata, focusing on variations based on gender, habitation, type of institution, educational stream, and educational level. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 257 students from higher education institutions. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used to analyze differences in perceptions across these variables. The findings revealed that female students had a significantly higher perception of their learning environment compared to male students (p<0.05). Urban students showed better perceptions than their rural counterparts, although the difference was not statistically significant. Similarly, students from private institutions reported a better perception than those studying in government institutions. Students from the science stream demonstrated a higher perception of the learning environment compared to those from arts and commerce streams. Additionally, undergraduate students exhibited significantly higher perceptions than postgraduate students (p<0.05). This study highlighted key differences in students’ perceptions of their learning environments and emphasizes the need to consider these variations to improve the overall educational experience.

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Internalizing symptoms are becoming increasingly prevalent among adolescent within school settings as a result of social and academic pressures. These result in psychopathology and maladjustments such as anxiety, depression and other psychosomatic conditions. Concerned with the above, this study, investigated psychological sense of school membership and gender as predictors of internalizing symptoms among in-school adolescents in Ibadan. Using a cross-sectional research design, multistage sampling technique was used to select 513 students from public and private secondary schools in Ibadan. Data was collected through the use of structured questionnaires. Findings showed that adolescents’ gender and psychological sense of school membership showed a joint predictive influence on internalizing symptoms (R= .525, R2=.276, F 97.12, P<0.01). There was an independent influence of gender on internalizing symptoms (t (511)=8.069 P<0.01). Adolescents’ psychological sense of school membership also had a significant independent influence on internalizing symptoms (t (511) = 8.867, P<0.01). This study revealed that psychological sense of school membership of adolescents and gender are essential in addressing internalizing symptoms amongst adolescents. Therefore, female adolescent students should be trained on emotional resilience early, psycho-educative training should be offered to teachers and other adults in the school environment and schools should intentionally create a climate that supports high psychological sense of school membership of adolescents. Psychoeducation and the implementation of interventions to prevent and address internalizing symptoms should be a part of the strategies to improve adolescents’ well-being.

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The level of competition in the vehicle washing sector is increasing, because the number of vehicles, both cars and motorbikes, is increasing every year. This is an opportunity for vehicle washing entrepreneurs to increase revenue through customer loyalty. The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of vehicle washing location and service quality on customer loyalty in Jakarta. This study successfully collected data through a customer survey of 130 customers. The sampling method used in this study is the non-probability purposive sampling method. We used multiple regression analysis where customer loyalty is the dependent variable and the location of the vehicle washing and service quality as exogenous variables. The collected data were then processed using the Smart PLS data processing tool. Partial Least Square measures two submodels, namely the outer measurement submodel or outer Measurement Model and the structural model or inner Model or inner Measurement Submodel. The results of this study found that the location of the vehicle washing and service quality have a statistically significant effect on customer loyalty. The implications and limitations of this study are also discussed in this article.

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The present study was aimed at studying the perceived occupational stress among male and female teachers working in +2 private schools with special reference to Darbhanga district, India. It is undoubtedly fact that in recent years our private educator’s organizations and other groups have sought to improve the public image of the teaching occupation so as to attract more people in to the occupation. Hence, the present piece of research work is of immense value on the problem mentioned above. For the present investigation, total sample consisted of one hundred sixty (N=160) comprising male (n=80) and female (n=80) teachers working in +2 Private Schools were randomly selected from different private schools of Darbhanga district. Data were collected through questionnaire schedules on the sample. Having obtained the data on the items of the schedules, individual scores were summed up and tabulated according to procedure of the scales for giving statistical treatment. Results indicated the fact that there is a significant difference between male and female teachers working in +2 private Schools of Darbhanga district in their degree of perceived reactions on occupational stress as t-value has been found statistically significant at .05 but all the teachers reported more or less moderate level of occupational stress. On the other hand, no significant difference has been found between the groups of males and females in terms of their degree of the dimensions of occupational stress, viz. unreasonable groups and political pressures, under participation, intrinsic impoverishment, low status, and unprofitability. although few dimensions of occupational stress out of twelve dimensions viz., role overload, role ambiguity, responsibility for persons, poor peer relations and strenuous working conditions have been found as the predictors between male and female teachers as these dimensions has been found statistically significant at .01 and ,05 level of confidence although both ...

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The mental health of university students in Kenya is a pressing concern, with a rising prevalence of stress, anxiety, depression, and other psychological challenges impacting their academic performance, personal development, and overall well-being. This study aims to establish inclusive peer communication coping methods for promoting free peer-to-peer counseling in selected universities in Kenya. The objective of the study was to establish inclusive peer communication coping methods for promoting free peer-to-peer counseling in selected universities in Kenya. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory (CBT) was initially proposed and developed by Aaron T. Beck, an American psychiatrist, in the 1960s. Beck’s work in psychotherapy and mental health led to the formulation of CBT as an effective approach for understanding and treating various psychological disorders. Cognitive-Behavioral Theory offers a comprehensive framework to understand the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Anchoring self-destructive habits within this Theory allows for developing effective peer support interventions to challenge negative thought patterns and promote adaptive behaviors. The target population for this study is 8945 individuals. Descriptive statistics including means, percentages, frequencies, and standard deviation were used to analyze the quantitative data. Data was presented using tables. Qualitative data that was generated from open-ended questions, was categorized into themes and patterns of content analysis to determine the adequacy of usefulness, consistencies, and credibility of the information examined. The analyzed data was presented in narratives and direct quotes. Several coping methods were used to provide mental health solutions. Peer–to–peer student counseling adopted approaches such as problem-solving, emotional expression and validation, relaxation techniques, cognitive framing, social support, and creative self-expression. Other coping methods included journaling, ...