Arun Pratap

Bio: Arun Pratap is an academic researcher. The author has contributed to research in topics: Health psychology & Adolescent health. The author has an hindex of 1, co-authored 1 publications receiving 4 citations.

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY | RESEARCH ARTICLE Pattern of leisure-lifestyles among Indian school adolescents: Contextual influences and implications for emerging health concerns

Abstract: 2 Abstract: In view of a rampant increase in availability of and access to many health-compromising leisure choices and opportunities in India during the last few decades, this study examines the pattern of leisure practices in a sample of school- going adolescents from rural, urban, and metro regions of North India (n = 1,500). Data were collected through an anonymous leisure survey from consenting stu- dents. Results show a greater prevalence of the use of electronic media and tele- communication gadgets, reflecting a larger engagement in sedentary activities than in cultural, community, and physically demanding leisure activities. In particular, the students from metro and urban areas reported greater involvement in multiple sed- entary activities, while rural adolescents reported greater engagement with watch- ing television, listening to fast music and religious leisure. The results implicate an urgent need for revisiting adolescent health policy and promoting positive leisure education in schools.

Outcomes of population based language promotion for slow to talk toddlers at ages 2 and 3 years: Let's Learn Language cluster randomised controlled trial

Abstract: Objective To determine the benefits of a low intensity parent-toddler language promotion programme delivered to toddlers identified as slow to talk on screening in universal services.

High School Students’ Leisure Time Activities

Abstract: The research paper examines high school students’ leisure time preferences (N=437, 194 male, 44.4%; 243 female, 55.6%) while taking into account the school type, age and gender effect on their leisure preferences. The study included mid and late adolescents whose age ranged from 14 to 19. The questionnaire consisted of socio-demographic and leisure time activity questions. The results point to significant differences between students in terms of culture-oriented, family-oriented and passively spent free time activities. A statistically significant difference was found in relation to spending time in a bar (passively-idly spent time) as older adolescents were more prone to it. A significant difference was noted in terms of attending church, sermons or lectures (religion-oriented free time) and actively doing sports (sport-oriented free time), where younger adolescents ascribed a higher importance to these activities as opposed to older adolescents. Gender was significant concerning family and home-oriented leisure activities, passively-idly spent activities, culture and sport-oriented activities. Future studies should incorporate a more comprehensive list of activities in order to provide an in-depth view of out-of-school activities and daily lifestyles.

How to facilitate yogic lifestyle education among school-going adolescents? Some psychological learnings

Abstract: In the past few decades, yoga programs have begun to make their way in schools. However, in pursuance of induction of yogic lifestyle education programs in schools, instructors, teachers, and related agencies face multiple difficulties. To empower them to effectively carry out their professional responsibilities, knowledge of barriers and facilitators of the practice of yoga by schoolchildren and adolescents is pertinent. Against this backdrop, the objective of the present research paper is to share the key learning of researchers gained during conduct and reporting of a doctoral study on effectiveness of yogic lifestyle education program at a residential school situated in semi-urban setting of a developing country. In particular, it brings into focus major barriers, facilitators, and corresponding strategies critical for implementing yogic lifestyle education programs among school adolescents and presents some recommendations to that end.

Media parenting in rural part of India and its impact on children-a cross-sectional study, a media-parent study

Abstract: Television, mobile, computer, video games, and other internet-enabled devices have become a requirement of daily life. This media use and gadget has now changed from luxury to necessity. Further trend is towards abuse than use. Now the young minds are getting more exposure to media technology in their home, surroundings, and school, which has been described by Kilic et al. The childhood is to have a good physical activity, environmental exploration, and social interaction, which are all inevitable learning process of life. Early childhood is a period for rapid brain development where adequate time should allocate for play, sleep, learning for handling emotions, and to build relation.