RESEARCHING SOCIAL PROBLEMS: With Model Researches

Book Details

• Author: Medha Kumthekar (Ed.)

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9788131611098

• Pages: 308

• Cover: Hardcover

• Release Date: 01-12-2020

• Color: Green

About the Book

Researching Social Problems is a unique collection of research studies from various fields such as health psychology, clinical psychology, educational psychology, and child psychology. The book highlights the comprehensive journey of social research, starting from the formulation of the research question and moving through the various methodological steps. It offers readers a deep dive into the practical applications of research methodology, statistical analysis, and the systematic process of conducting research.

The volume covers a wide array of social problems, addressing issues from child development, women’s health, men’s issues, to contemporary health concerns. It serves as an excellent guide for prospective researchers to choose the appropriate research methods and statistical techniques for their studies. The book is especially useful for postgraduate students and Ph.D. researchers who wish to start their doctoral research or improve their research methodology skills.

Contents:

• 1. Basics of Research – Medha Kumthekar

• 2. Social Research: Process – Medha Kumthekar

Section I: Problems Related to Children

• 3. Child-Behaviour Patterns with Reference to Parental Strategies of Parenting – Aruna Kulkarni

• 4. Moral Judgement of Children – Monica Gupta

• 5. Bilingual Advantage of Second-Language Medium of Instruction – Vrushali Dehadray

• 6. Study of Diabetic Children on Psychological Dimensions – Vasudha Kulkarni and Medha Kumthekar

• 7. Psycho-Social Development of Children with Moderate Intellectual Disability – Prajakta Bhadgaonkar

Section II: Problems Related to Women

• 8. Psychological Distress Among Menopausal Women – Manisha Kale

• 9. Reflection of Women’s Self-Concept in their Autobiographies – Ujwala Karande

Section III: Problems Related to Men

• 10. Male Sexual Dysfunction Studied in Relation to Self-Concept and Marital Adjustment – Ujjwal Nene

Section IV: Contemporary Problems

• 11. Therapeutic Yoga for Backache and Neckache – Jyoti Oak

• 12. Effective Career Decision-Making – Amruta Oke

About the Author/Editor

Medha Kumthekar is a distinguished professor and former head of the Department of Psychology at SNDT Women’s University, Pune. With over thirty years of teaching experience, Medha Kumthekar has specialized in clinical and counselling psychology. Her core interest lies in research methodology and statistics, with expertise in psychological testing and the application of statistical methods. As a practising psychologist and counselor, she has conducted numerous workshops on testing and methodology. She was also involved in the formation of several psychological tests by the NCERT.