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Item Psychometric properties of Hindi translated version of Values in Action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS).(Journal of Indian Health Psychology,, 2009) Choubisa, RajneeshNumerous implicit attempts have added explicitly to the understanding of the researchers’ thoughts, beliefs, and actions that foster knowledge in the growing field of positive psychology. Therefore, in a submission to support the conception behind thse formulation of Values in Action, present research has established the psychometric properties of Hindi translated version of Values in action Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS) by using a sample of (N=186) undergraduate students from Delhi and Rajasthan. This article unveils the psychometric properties especially the correlations and factor structure of the translated version and in addition, the internal consistency reliability statistics (Cronbach’s alpha) with Comparative reference to the values obtained elsewhere. Finally, we got highly inter-correlated character strengths (0.51-0.80) and factor analysis gave us a “one-factor solution” that is discussed herein.Item Effectiveness of Self Focused Intervention for Enhancing Students’ Well-Being(Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 2009) Choubisa, RajneeshThis study is a direct implication of the usage of a positive psychology based intervention module delivered in a classroom setting where the effects of the various strategies on the students were assessed. Presumably, participants, who have undergone the intervention programme, would be having a positive appraisal style. The students, who enrolled themselves for Positive Psychology course, participated in this study. Out of 90 participants, finally, 77 participants’ qualitative and quantitative data were taken into account. The results have been obtained by a pre-test and post-test within group experimental design for checking the significant differences as a way to measure of effectiveness of the multi-component self focused intervention programmeItem A Comparative Analysis of Positive Psychological Capital Amongst Public & Private Sector Employees(AIMA, 2009) Choubisa, RajneeshThe thought for this article surges out of a direct implication of an apparently overt yet unspoken phenomenon pertaining to the field of organizational behavior in the context of Indian scenario wherein the world of work is archetypically segregated per se into government (secure but low paid) and private (unsecure but high paid) sectors of employment. Although formal and informal sectors do exist as per established economic theories but contemporary Indian psyche is preoccupied with opportunities in the above mentioned sectors only. It is being hypothesized and proved herein through inferential statistics & tests of significance that, as far as the implications and extension of positive psychology at workplace is concerned, there tend to be radical differentiation amongst the employees in both these sectors specifically in terms of strengths, virtues, and the proclaimed core constructs; self efficacy, optimism, hope and resiliency of positive organizational behavior. Eventually, these results call for distinct human development and management practices. In addition to psychoanalytic discussion as epitome, some insights into the measure with special reference to the prevailing economic crisis and recommendations for future research are provided in the end.Item Empirical validation of values in action-inventory of strengths (VIA-IS) in Indian context(Springer, 2010-08) Choubisa, RajneeshThis study uses self-report measures completed by one hundred and twenty three (123) undergraduate technology students to investigate the validity of Peterson and Seligman’s (2004) classification system of 24 character strengths embodied in six core virtues. Using exploratory factor analyses we found, that an exact convergence of the character strengths was explicitly absent with the six-virtues. In our study, a five-factor solution was more comprehensive and well representing the resultant factor loadings upon analyzing the data which is further compared to a similar empirical study available for analyzing structural dynamics. In this paper, we have discussed the five-factor solution and renamed the dimensions to show a legitimate picture of the classification system, which requires further justification, and in addition, advocates reanalysis and reinterpretation of the originally propounded values in action (VIA) classification as a recommendation for future research.Item From Design to Praxis: Evaluation of a Self-guided Internet-based Emotional Intelligence Enhancement Program: In Emotional Intelligence and Leadership: Better Work & Learning Environmen(Excel Books, 2010) Choubisa, RajneeshEmotional Intelligence (EI) is a subject of intensive and extensive investigations by academicians as well as management professionals. Many researchers have developed different models and measures over the last few years and a very large number of organizations have used them in different contexts. This book makes an attempt to assess and evaluate these models and measures to capture the varied perceptions and perspectives of EI and to provide some significant learning to facilitate researchers and professional managers for better understanding. This book includes papers that specify that EI is the aggregation of the innate characteristics and the knowledge and skills that individuals acquire and develop throughout their lifetime. The book includes papers that develop individuals in ways that are personally meaningful, as well as constructive and meaningful for society. The final purpose of this book is to create a platform that can practically be used for EI and its significant factors and thus, provide guidance in the development of individuals to build modern India and the world at large.Item Psychometrics Encompassing VIA-IS: A Comparative Cross Cultural Analytical and Referential Reading(Journal of Indian Academy of Applied Psychology, 2011) Choubisa, RajneeshThis study pertains to comprehend the differential nature and structural dynamics behind psychometric properties of the famous Values in Action-Inventory of Strengths (VIA-IS). The factorial and structural components of VIA-IS are studied in a wide range of settings and in limited attempts of its replication, the statistical values between the different versions of the inventory varies in different cultures across the globe, albeit not in a very significant manner. Taking instances from different cultures wherein the VIA-IS has been used and adapted for usage, this study will bring to light the major points of convergence and divergence in publicizing the psychometrics of a theory based self report measure. In a way, this study will provide a quick reference to the researchers who are interested in studying character strengths and virtues in an empirical manner and use VIA-IS. Also, this study will act as a connecting link between the various versions of the scale with special reference to its Indian adaptation.Item Happiness vis-a-vis Development: Retrospection, Reflections and Ramifications(Journal of Development Management, 2013) Choubisa, RajneeshItem Are virtues national, supranational, or universal?(Springer, 2014-05) Choubisa, RajneeshMany studies investigated cultural differences in values, most notably by Hofstede and Schwarz. Relatively few have focused on virtues, a related and important concept in contemporary social science. The present paper examines the similarities and differences between nations, or blocks of - culturally related - nations on the perceived importance of virtues. Adults (N = 2.809 students) from 14 countries were asked to freely mention which virtues they found important to practice in daily life, and next to rate a list of 15 virtues, which reflect the most frequently mentioned categories in The Netherlands, as found in a previous study. The 14 nations included the United States, Mexico, nine European and three Asian nations. For the free-listed virtues, we compared the top-ten lists of most frequently mentioned virtues across the nations. We used a correspondence analysis on the frequency table to assess the relationships between the virtues and nations. For the 15 virtues ratings, a MANOVA, and follow-up ANOVA’s were used to examine effects of nation, age, gender and religion. We found strong evidence for relationships between nations and blocks of culturally related nations and the importance attached to various virtues. There appear to be some country specific virtues, such as generosity in France, but also some relatively universal virtues, most notably honesty, respect, and kindness.Item Positive Psychology & Economic Development: Reckoning Linkages, Needs & Agenda.(Concept Publisher, 2015) Choubisa, RajneeshItem A Plebiscite on Job-Crafting Behaviors in Indian Employees: Structure, Incidences, Evidences and other Complexities(Wiley, 2016) Choubisa, RajneeshThe presence of job crafting behaviors is a well-researched phenomenon, but there is a paucity of empirical scales that measure such behaviors. However, in recent times there is some development in this area where new scales to measure job crafting behaviors have evolved, though more so in western cultures. This study utilizes the 15 item JCQ (Slemp & Vella-Brodrick, 2013) to; a) check for its structural validity and psychometric in Indian context, b) explore the incidences of whether Indian employees engage job crafting and to upto what extent they engage in those behaviors. While utilizing a diverse sample, this study also addresses the issue as to whether there is any evidence of manifestation of such discretionary behaviors by only a specific category of workers. In addition to these, the study also caters to the important gender and demographic differences and deviations with special respect to Indian employees in general.
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