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Editorial
This issue of the Journal of Indian Health Psychology has seven articles focusing on various aspects of health psychology. The research articles in the current issue are based on either quantitative or qualitative methods.
The first article by H. Tharanga Sampath Disanayaka talks about the relevance of yoga for the development of the physical and mental fitness of dancers. U. Noorul Nasrat and S. Punithavathi, in the next article, examined the effectiveness of an online intervention designed to alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. The results point out a significant decrease in the levels of stress, anxiety, and depression among the participants after the intervention. The findings also highlight the efficacy of online intervention in decreasing physical and psychological fatigue and improving sleep quality. The next article in the journal’s current issue, by H.K. Chhabra and Manju Devi, explored operational police stress, organizational police stress and self-regulation among police personnel. The findings indicate significant relationships and gender differences in operational police stress, organizational police stress, and self-regulation. Kadambari, Lakshita and Deepti Hooda attempted to identify the similarities and differences in perceived resource support for chronic illness management that would help healthcare providers create more targeted strategies and interventions for improving the management of illness and enhancing patient health outcomes among diabetic and arthritis patients. In the next article, Beena Chintalapuri, Makili. Sravanthi, Madhavi Latha, Ninaad, G. Cynthia Douglas and Bhulakshmi Vella explored the prevention of Alcohol Addiction of the Incarcerated collected data from “Unnati: Cognitive Behavioral Reformation Programme” set up in Telangana State, commissioned by the Telangana State Prisons Department. Participants indicated that the intervention session had a positive effect by addressing the socioeconomic impacts and negative consequences of alcohol consumption. Overall, they believed that quitting alcohol would not be overly difficult. However, those aged 31-50 reported finding it more challenging to stop drinking, suggesting that a comprehensive approach like Unnati could be more effective for behaviour change than simply prohibiting alcohol, which is a very short-term solution. The next by Sahithi Mannar and NovRattan Sharma, is a systematic review of child sexual abuse and post-traumatic growth which helps identify gaps in the current literature regarding intervention efficacy and methodological challenges. It outlines future directions to enhance our understanding of post-traumatic growth (PTG) in survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The last article in this issue, by Michelle M Narsi and Deepti Hooda, explores cultural differences in the aspects of a good life between two cultures i.e. Kenya and India. The results indicate significant relationships between the three aspects of a good life and this relationship between the three aspects of the good life varies among Indians and Kenyans. The findings from this study offer a deeper insight into the different dimensions of a good life.
The journal provides a platform for empirical research, comprehensive critical reviews, and intervention-oriented articles in the field of health psychology, as well as for application in a wide range of contexts. The editors extend their gratitude to all authors for their contributions, as well as to the referees and editorial board members for their valuable feedback and suggestions. The journal’s goal is to raise awareness among readers about health-related issues and promotion strategies to foster healthier, thriving individuals and communities.