A Study on Resilience and Quality of Life among Differently Abled Persons

Authors

  • Nishi Srivastava Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
  • Chetna Jaiswal Central University of South Bihar, Gaya
  • Unnikannan P Santhosh Kumar Central University of South Bihar, Gaya https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3677-6342

Keywords:

Resilience, Disability, Quality of Life, Well-being

Abstract

Background: The transformational journey of disability from pathology (physical limitation) to consideration within the domain of positive psychology is driven by the principle of normalization and community inclusion approach that has widen this psycho-social construct towards overall QOL and well-being among differently abled persons (Divyang). Aim & Objectives: The present study intends to examine the resilience and quality of life and to ascertain the significant relationship between these two variables among differently abled persons. Method: The correlational research study was conducted on a sample of 60 differently abled people (both working and non-working male and female; age range 25–50 years) with locomotive disabilities drawn from the state of Uttar Pradesh through purposive sampling. WHOQOL Brief and Resilience scale of Dr.Vijaya Lakshmi & Dr. Shruti Narain was used to measure quality of life and resilience respectively. Result: Findings establish a substantial relationship between the dimensions of resilience and quality of life as well as the influence of resilience on quality of life. Resilience was positively correlated with the Quality of life. QOL is found to be significantly influenced by the various dimensions of resilience. Conclusion: Despite of disability a good amount of resilience can ensure a high level of quality of life. The findings of the study have practical implications for improving the differently abled person’s attitude towards themselves in a positive way and for planning intervention for them to deal with various psychological issues.

 

Author Biographies

  • Nishi Srivastava, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya

     

     

     

  • Chetna Jaiswal, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya

    Dr. Chetna Jaiswal has Specialization in Organizational Behavior, Social Psychology and Health Psychology. Prior to joining CUSB in December 2015, she has worked as an administrator in Rajasthan administrative services (2011-2015). She has also worked as an assistant professor (2009-2011) in Delhi NCR including I.P. College, BRAC of University of Delhi. Apart from UGC NET- JRF, she was a recipient of Gold Medal in M.Phil and Best Officer” Pen of Honor” award in RAS- 2011 Batch, Government of Rajasthan. She was also a National player of Basketball and has cleared NCC ‘C’ certificate. She has presented research paper in various national and international conferences including International Congress of Psychology (ICP2020) Prague, Czech Republic. Six-research publication in UGC-CARE listed journals including International Journal of Psychology (Scopus journal by Willey).

     

     

     

     

  • Unnikannan P Santhosh Kumar, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya

     

     

     

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20-10-2023

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Vol. 49 No. 04 (2022): Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, Special Issue: Disability, Rehabilitation and Society

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A Study on Resilience and Quality of Life among Differently Abled Persons. (2023). Indian Journal of Clinical Psychology, 49(04). https://ojs.ijcp.co.in/index.php/ijcp/article/view/403

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