Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities

A Psychological Study of Law Offenders (NDPS Act) in Mizoram Prisons

Vanlalduhsaka, Zothanzami — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The research aims to study law offenders/inmates of prisons in Mizoram convicted under the “Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985”. The psychological variables constituted personality, family environment and perceived social support of the inmates. The study also drew comparisons between the offenders and normal population. The study was conducted in three districts of Mizoram (Aizawl, Lunglei and Champhai). The Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO PI-R; Costa & McCrea, 1992) was used as a measure of personality. The test measures 5 dimensions of personality – neuroticism, extraversion, openness, agreeableness and conscientiousness. 2 dimensions – cohesion and conflict, of the Family Environment Scale (FES-BC; Bhatia & Chada, 1993) was used for studying family environment. The Multi-dimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS; Zimet, et al., 1988) was used as a measure of perceived social support. The sample size of the convicts under NDPS Act was 141. The normal population comparison sample size was 78.Quantitative analysis was done using SPSS. Descriptive statistics was used to highlight the mean and standard deviation of all the subscales of the three psychological measures in both the two samples (Offenders and normal). T-test was used to compare the means of the two samples in all the subscales of the 3 psychological variables.

Effects of Collage-oriented Group Art Therapy on the University Life Adaptation and Life Satisfaction of University Students with Disabilities

Jindeok Han — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Students' maladjustment to college life not only negatively affects individual psychological health and social adaptation but also increases the dropout rate, which incurs social costs such as re-admission; if this situation persists, such students may experience difficulties in adapting to college life as well as lower life satisfaction. Therefore, intervention methods are required to help students with disabilities adapt to college life and increase their life satisfaction.

Objectives: This study aimed to investigate how collage-oriented group art therapy affects college life adaptation and quality of life among university students with disabilities.

Methods: The subjects of the study were nine university students with disabilities attending B University in area A. Group art therapy was conducted one to two times a week from January to February 2025, at 90 minutes per session for a total of 10 sessions.

Tools and Techniques: To verify the effectiveness of the study, college life adaptation and life satisfaction tests were conducted before and after collage-oriented group art therapy to determine any changes, and the test results were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, a nonparametric analysis.

Results: As a result of the study, first, it was found that collage-oriented group art therapy is effective in improving the college life adaptation of university students with disabilities. Second, such therapy was effective in improving the life satisfaction of these students.

Conclusion: In conclusion, collage-oriented group art therapy proved to be an effective approach that can be applied to college life counseling scenes related to college students with disabilities. Moreover, it was confirmed that it can be applied in counseling and psychotherapy sites for these students.

Wave of Change: Revitalization of San Jose Aroma Beach Promenade for Coastal Cultural Heritage

Ian Jerson M. Pantig Kru Vin D. Viaña, Dr. Dennis L. Estacio — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

This study aims to develop a thorough revitalization plan for Aroma Beach Promenade and restore its identity. Aroma Beach is a renowned beach destination in Barangay San Roque I, San Jose, Occidental Mindoro, known for its historical significance. It is home to McArthur's Second Landing Marker, commemorating the event when American naval forces, led by General Douglas MacArthur, conducted the "Second Landing" on the beaches of San Jose on December 15, 1944. This marked a crucial moment in the liberation of the Philippine islands from Japanese occupation during the Battle of Mindoro. The significance of this event has established Aroma Beach as a symbol of resilience and independence in both local and national history. Despite its historical importance, Aroma Beach has faced contemporary challenges. The Aroma Beach Promenade, built in 2021 as a sea wall along the water's edge to protect the shoreline and boost tourism, encountered problems during its construction, according to Engr. Magsangkay, the municipal engineer of San Jose, said the construction did not adhere to the proper standards for coastal infrastructure, rendering the structure more vulnerable to environmental hazards. In 2022, Typhoon Paeng severely damaged the promenade, leading to the collapse of large portions of the concrete walkway, including the sea wall section. This event underscored the need for more sophisticated measures to protect the area, both environmentally and architecturally. Descriptive quantitative and qualitative methods were used in the investigation. The findings indicate that while the area has a lot to offer visitors, problems, including poor infrastructure, environmental challenges, and a lack of historical knowledge, persist. In particular, inadequate planting and subpar drainage systems were cited by 85% of survey participants as reasons for their displeasure with the promenade's current state. Furthermore, McArthur's Second Landing Marker and Aroma Beach's historical significance were unknown to 78% of tourists. 82% of respondents highlighted the need for more shade and seating areas, and 67% of respondents said waste management was a serious problem. These results demonstrate how urgently historically appropriate and sustainable revitalization strategies are needed.

Assess the Effectiveness Of Balloon Blowing Exercise On Respiratory Parameters Among The Patients With Lower Respiratory Tract Infection In Selected Hospital Of Bihar.

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Breath is the finest gift of nature. Be grateful for this wonderful gift. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of Balloon Blowing Exercise on respiratory parameters among the patients with lower respiratory tract infection and to improve their breathing.

Methods: Quasi Experimental (Non-randomised control group design) was adopted. Non-probability Purposive sampling technique was used to select 60 lower respiratory tract infection patients and they were equally divided into experimental and control group. Data was collected using clinical parameters scale (respiratory rate and oxygen saturation) and modified dyspnoea scale at selected hospital of Bihar.

Result: Study findings revealed that in experimental group pre-interventional respiratory rate impairment was 1.90±0.66 which reduced to 0.70±0.53, oxygen saturation impairment was 2.36±0.61 which reduced to 0.60±0.56 and dyspnoea level was 1.90±0.60 which reduced to 0.50±0.57 after intervention. Whereas, in control group pre-interventional respiratory rate impairment was 2.06±0.52 which reduced to 1.43±0.50, oxygen saturation impairment was 2.00±0.58 which reduced to 1.83±0.64 and dyspnoea level was 1.96±0.66 which reduced to 1.46±0.62 during post-test. Intervention was not given to control group. Calculated each p value was<0.05 level of significant. In experimental group t-value was 11.93, 22.49 and 15.38 while in control group it was 7.07, 1.98, and 5.38 for respiratory rate, oxygen saturation and modified dyspnoea scale respectively.

Conclusion: According to study findings balloon blowing exercise was effective on respiratory parameters among patients with lower respiratory tract infection.

Effects of Collage-oriented Group Art Therapy on the Self-determination and Quality of Life of University Students with Disabilities

Jindeok Han — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction: Not only is the university student period an early stage for students with disabilities to make decisions about their future and begin their adult life, but the improvement of self-determination for successful adaptation to adult life in this period is considered a very important factor in the successful transition to adulthood and improvement of quality of life for students with disabilities.

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to find out how collage-oriented group art therapy affects self-determination and quality of life of university students with disabilities.

Methods: The subjects of the study were five university students with disabilities attending B University in area A. Group art therapy was conducted one to two times a week from June to July 2025, at 90 minutes per session for a total of 10 sessions.

Tools and Techniques: To verify the effectiveness of the study, self-determination and quality of life tests were conducted before and after collage-oriented group art therapy to determine any changes, and the test results were analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, a nonparametric analysis.

Results: As a result of the study, first, it was found that collage-oriented group art therapy is statistically significant changes in the overall score of the self-determination scale and the entire sub-area. Second, the physical, psychological, social, and environmental areas among the sub-areas of the quality of life scale were significantly improved as a result of performing collage-oriented group art therapy.

Conclusion: These results suggest that collage-oriented group art therapy can be usefully used as an effective intervention method to improve self-determination and quality of life for university students with disabilities.