IOSR-JHSS   International Conference On Well Being Of Children, Youth And Adults: A Global Social Work Perspective

Abstract: After the advent of demonetization of Rs.500 and Rs.1000 currencies announced by the Central Government, on 8th November 2016, people are yet to recover from overnight shocks in many places. It has created diverse opinions in the minds of the people. The reactions and the impact of demonetization have yet to settle down in India and it varies from place to place and state to state. Nearly four weeks have gone and still quam and quandaries continue in ATMs, and banks. Though the government has explained the positive impact of demonetization in the context of economic reforms and the growth and development of the country, it hardly gets full recognition from different walks of people all over the country............

Keywords: Demonetization, ATM, black money, corruption, real estate

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Abstract: According to Child Rights International Network (CRIN) 150 million children worldwide are reported to live with disability. Special Child is a universal issue. This issue faced by both parents and their children. These people were not recognized by their relatives and society. They were also not provided with proper and consistent support by society, Non-Government Organization or Governmental Agencies. These factors lead to lack of motivation on the part of the children as well as their family members. So, the authors of present descriptive study aim to assess the psycho social problem of the parents of special children............
Keywords: Social Implication, Special child, Parental Perspective.

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Abstract: Alcoholism itself has a variable meaning according to WHO(World Health Organization) it not only referring to the disease concept of alcoholism, it can be referring to the increased harm of consuming alcohol physically, psychologically; individually or socially. The disease concept appeared in scholarly literature until 1950s. It has been known that alcohol is linked with diseases incidences and courses of diseases. Depression can lead to long term health issues; while alcohol is also one of the global burdens of diseases. This study is trying to describe how depression leading to alcoholism and alcoholism leading to depression..........
Keywords: Alcohol dependent, Depression, Deaddiction center, Comorbidity

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Abstract: Tribals are the primitive people who live away from the so called civilized society. Thakur and Thakur, (1994) defines that "the tribal people being the original inhabitants of India constitute a significant part of the vast nation. Even though years passed after independence their condition is still very pathetic in every corner of the country. They are forced to leave their natural habitat and their unique culture. It resulted in an anarchyamong their life. They are found incompetent in the civilized society and shows poor academic performance. This study take an attempt to understand the academic performance and the academic achievement motivation among the tribal children with special reference to Kannur district of Kerala.

Keywords: Academic Achievement Motivation, Tribal Children

Abstract: An only child is a person with no siblings, either biological or adopted. Families may have an only child for variety of reasons like personal preferences, health issues and stress in family, divorce etc… Usually adolescence have adjustment problem in case of single girl child with no siblings find it difficult to mingle with others. They usually dominate others, which leads to lot of problem especially adjustmental problem. To assess the adjustmental problems of the single girl child. The researcher selected the single girl child for the study on the adjustmental problem.........

Keywords: Single girl child, Adjustment, Problem.

Abstract: In the field of research there has been a growing focus on the children of alcoholics particularly in the West, seeking to understand the overall harms of alcoholism particularly parental alcoholism. In India this awareness is still very little. This study investigated the prospects and problems in this area of research, basing itself on some selected research studies both in the West and in India, and for that reason it is not an exhaustive attempt. The study revealed that the West has particularly advanced in establishing methods for assessing quite accurately alcohol related harms both to the user and the others............

Keywords: Child research, children of alcoholics, parental alcoholism, vulnerable children, child policy.

Abstract: This study tries to understand the present status of the diccordant couples registered with the ART Centre, Pondicherry. HIV infection being a major health challenge in our country, it is important to understand the risk factors and other challenges the discordant couples face. The study reveals that majority of the respondents did not face any discrimination from their family members or from their spouse. The HIV status has not affected their social or family life. This seems to be the major achievements of the HIV management activities in India. This provides them a confidence in disclosing their HIV status to the spouse, family members, and the public.............

Keywords: ART, CD4, HIV, PLHIV, Serodiscordant

Abstract: This present research investigation primarily evaluates the psychological well-being among adolescents in the current scenario. Sample for this study comprised of randomly selected 50 adolescents. Tools used for data collection is Ryff's Psychological well being scale which is a standardized instrument selected after a comprehensive review of related literature. Ryff's psychological wellbeing is the combination of personal growth, environmental mastery, autonomy, positive relations with others, purpose in life and self-acceptance. The primary method of data collection was adopted in this study.............

Keywords: Adolescence, psychological well-being

Abstract: Menstruation is a natural and routine part of life for healthy girls and women. The onset of menstruation may be characterized by a number of irregularities. Menstrual cycles are often irregular during adolescence, particularly the interval from the first cycle to the second cycle. Some adolescent girls get through their monthly periods easily with few or no concerns. However, others experience menstrual disorders which profoundly affect their ability to function as they would like. The menstrual disorders may affect them physically, psychologically and behaviourally.............

Key Words:- Psychosocial Issues, Menstrual Disorders, Slum, Adolescents, Case study, Social work practice

Abstract: In recent days, HR professionals are entrusted with the responsibility for selection, training and development, administration, deployments support, performance appraisal, and performance diagnostics of the employees and recruitment of employees with required competencies for an organization. Nowadays it is not possible to show a good financial or operating report unless your talents and personnel relations are in order. And, in years to come highly skilled and knowledge based jobs are increasing while low skilled jobs are decreasing. This calls for future skill mapping through proper HRM initiatives. Indian Public sector organizations are also witnessing a change in systems and in the competencies required..........

Keywords: Competency, Competency mapping, Recruitment, executives, Non-executives, Competency model.

Abstract: Cultural Intelligence (CQ) plays a crucial role in the workplace, especially in Multinational organizations. The importance of cultural intelligence is strongly felt the by the organizations as globalization has become an integral part of the global business model. Personal factors such as job satisfaction, motivation, tenure of employment, workplace values combined with two way covenantal relationships between the employer and the employee sets the organizational citizenship behavior of the employees. Organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) is another critical factor for organizations to nurture and develop a team that is engaged and committed in delivering the business results...........
Key words: Cultural Intelligence (CQ), Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Cultural understanding, Employee effectiveness

Abstract: This descriptive study on quality of life among the women entrepreneurs was conducted among the women entrepreneurs who are married. The universe of the study consists of women entrepreneurs who are also members of women self help groups in Thiruverumbur block , Trichy. The study was conducted with 100 women entrepreneurs by using convenient sampling method. It is concluded from the findings of the study that majority of the respondents have better quality of life. Hence it is clear that the women entrepreneurs are treating equally their economic activity as well as their family........
Key words: Women entrepreneurs, married women, family, entrepreneurial activity and quality of life.

Abstract: Disability is an important health problem in India, a majority of the disabled resides in rural area where accessibility, availability and utilization of rehabilitation and its cost effectiveness are the major issues. This study was to prove the effect of community based physiotherapy programme to improve the quality of life in persons with Disabilities. 50 participants were recruited from this study. Persons having locomotor disability were described all the instructions and asked to fill the questionnaire and submit it to concerned physiotherapist at camp. Physical Rehabilitation was mainly emphasized for every patient...............
Key words: Community, Physiotherapy, Quality of life, Disability

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[4]. Deepak S, Kumar J, Ortali F, Pupulin E (2011). CBR matrix and perceived training needs of CBR workers: A multi-country study. Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development; 22 (1): 85-98.

[5]. Narekuli A, Raja K, Kumaran S (2011). Impact of physical therapy on burden of caregivers of individuals with functional disability. Disability, CBR and Inclusive Development; 22 (1): 85-98

Abstract: Domestic violence against women is a part of day to day life in many Indian families. Women are considered as secondary citizens and those who could be exploited. Violence has long been accepted as something that happens to women. In a country like India, mostly women are expected to be a "good" daughter, wife and mother by not revealing the domestic violence faced by them. Domestic violence is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as any behavior within an intimate relationship that causes physical, psychological or sexual harm.............
Key words: Awareness, Domestic Violence, Women Teaching faculty.

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Abstract: Adolescence is a critical period for mental, social, and emotional well – being and development. Adolescence being a distinct and critical stage of development with its characteristic behavioral and emotional challenges, the institutionalized adolescents face unique challenges. The Well – being of Adolescents in institutional care at a Higher Secondary school at Tirunelveli district was studied with an objective to find the General well – being as well as identifying the adolescents with low Well – being and to conduct Focused Group Discussion (FGD) and case studies to find out the reasons for low well - being. A mixed methodology, sequential explanatory design was used.............
Key words: Adolescent well –being, institutional care, mixed methodology

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