Paradigms in social science research: a new horizon/ Edited by R. Mangaleswaran

PART I. NEW PARADIGMS IN SOCIAL SCIENCp RESEARCH
1. Research Paradigms in Social Sciences—Emerging Trends,
Methods, Analysis, and Challenges in the 21st Century 3
—R. Mangaleswaran
2. Social Work Research in India at the Crossroads—
Need for a Paradigm Shift 2i
—P.Ilango and B. Aninkumar
3. Ethnography—A New Approach to Research Methodology 27
—/. Godiuin Prem Singh
4. Mixed Method—A New Approach to Social Work Research 37
—A. Umesh Samuel Jebaseelan
5. Content Analysis: From Communication Perspective 43
—P. Susai Manickam
6. Participatory Evaluation (PE): A Tool for Empowering
the Poor and Marginalised 52
—A.Sekar, A.Savarimuthu and M.Gabriel
#7. Social Research: Forgotten Things 55
—M. Thavamani
8. Research Design
—M.Suganlhi
PART II. INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH
9. Research as Social Work: Experimental Research on the Application
of Counselling Techniques among the Students with Behavioural
Problems in India
—/. Emmanuel Janagan and Thirunaukarasu AIL Siibramaniam
10. Social Support System and Recovery of Bypass Surgery Patients:
New Dimensions and Research Tools
—Amrita Sahu
11. Application of Statistical Tools (Mann Whitney 'U' Test) in
Various Motivational and Morale Variables
—K. Sivakumar
12. Social Work Research Methods in Correctional Settings
—M.K. Sujn and K. Muralidharan
13. Depression—A Problem for Cardiac Care Giver: A Single Case Analysis
—A. Umesh Samuel and S. Rachel
PART III. RESEARCHES IN FIELD OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
14. Patterns of Sex Ratio with Age and Birth Intervals in Four
Endogamous Hindu Castes in Rural West Bengal
— Sudip Datta Banik
15. A Study on "Psycho-Social Problems" of Kurumba Tribes
—A.P. Senthilkumar
16. Inclusive Education—Teachers Perspective
—/. Godwin Prem Singh and K. Parthasarathy
17. Research in Rural Community Development in India
— Y.V. Gangadhara
18. Effectiveness of Life Skills Education on Improving the Self-Esteem
through Social Group Work Approach
—K Srilakshmi
19. Status of Narikurava Community in Coimbatore District
—A. Jayaraman and K. Nagaraju
20. Knowledge and Practice Related to Biogas among the
Beneficiaries of VK-Nardep, Kanyakumari
—K Maheswari and P. llango
21. Communication Problems Encountered by College Students
from Rural Areas
—S. Vinothini and P. Ilmtgo
22. Micro Credit Operations in Alleviation of Urban Poverty 151
—P. Selvaraju and K. Nagaraju
23. A Study on Secularity Among the Hindu and Christian Youth
in Urban Residents in Tiruchirappalli City I55
—M. Suresh Kumar and P. llango
PART IV. RESEARCHES IN GENDER ISSUES, CHILDREN AND ELDERLY
24. Hopelessness in Elderly Women in Slums I57
-V. Sethuramalingan, S. Snthin, S. Rnmya and R.S. Dinesh.
25. Gender Budgeting in India: An Overview I73
G.F. Alban Nishatith Lalu and /. Godwin Prem Singh
26. A Study on Familial Relations of Transgender 178
—K. Hymavathi and M. fay a Bharathi
27. Status of Transgender Persons 183
— K. Nagaraju
28. Gender Discrimination in Rural Families with Special Reference
to Malliampathu Panchayat, Tiruchirappalli District 189
—M. Mudiappan and R. Mangalesivaran
29. Awareness on Women's Legal Rights among Rural Women
Representatives of Local Governance I95
— T. Muthukumar
30. Quality of Life of Women's Self-help Group Members of
CRDA (NGO) at Tiruppur District 201
— V. Stephen and A. Relton
31. Problems faced by Tsunami-affected Children 208
~R. Priya and J.O. Jeryda Gnanajane Eljo
32. Influence of Parental Education and Income on the Study
Involvement among High School Children 215
— V. Tharani, R. Mangaleswaran, M. Mudiappan and A. Anbarasi
33. Influence of Parental Education on the Study Habit among
High School Children 222
—A. Anbarasi, R. Mangaleswaran, M. Mudiappan and V. Tharani
34. A Case Study of the Aged in Pachamalai Hills 227
—G. Sathiyan
PART V. RESEARCHES WITH STUDENTS &YOUTH
35. Stress Faced by Senior Adolescent School Students 235
—}.0. Jeryda Gnanajane Eljo and A.Umesh Samuel
36. A Study on Mental Health among Tribal Adolescent School Students 244
—Jams Matheiv and J.O. Jeryda Gnanajane Eljo
37. A Study on Test—Anxiety among Adolescent School Students with
Reference to Thiruvarur District 250
—P. Udhayakumar and P. llango
38. A Study on Impact of Alcoholism among the College Students
with Special Reference to MIET Arts and Science College in
Tiruchirapalli City . 255
— S. Gnanaraj, M. Suresh Kumar and P. llango
39. Gender Difference on the Study Involvement of College Students
Perception by Students and Teachers'of Thanjavur—
An Empirical Study 261
—M. Gabriel
40. Attitudes of Students towards Organisational Culture in
Autonomous and Non-autonomous Colleges in Visakhapatnam 267
—Sheela Rosalyn
41. Slum and Economic Development: Youth Perspective 272
—K. Sathyamurthi
42. A Study on Institutionalised Adolescents 279
—P.L Rani and D. Nirmala
43. NGO Intervention for Dealing with Impacts of Media among Youth 285
—Joel. J and R. Arjunan
44. Working Condition and Problems Experienced by Corporation
Middle School Teachers and Child Labour Special School
Teachers in Tiruchirapalli Corporation-A Comparative Study 291
—D. Baranya, R. Mangalesioaran and B. Arunkumar
45. A Study on Family Factors Influencing the Academic Achievement
of SC/ST Students with Reference to Tiruchirapalli District 296
—P. Suresh and K. Jayaraman
46. Contextualising the Concept of Community College through a
Study on the Social and Academic Status of the Students in
Don Bosco Community College, Thottunoothu, Dindigul 302
—D. Joseph Bellarmine and A. Anand'Jerard Sebastine
PART VI. RESEARCHES ON MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRY FIELD
47. Insecurity Feelings Faced by Differently Abled People
— T. Sugasini and f.O. Jeryda Gnanajane Eljo
313
48. A Study on Anxiety Faced by Differently Abled People
— K. Pothumani and J.O. Jeryda Gnanajane Eljo
319
49. Reasons for Poor Treatment Compliance in Schizophrenia—
Implications for Social Work
—K. Anuradha and V. Jyothi Kiran
326
50. Depression among People with HIV/AIDS
—S. Paramesvaran and K Nagaraju
332
51. The Need and Importance of Community-based
Rehabilitation (CBR) for Millions of Disabled in India
in the Realm of Social Work Profession
—D. Sambangi
342
52. Life Satisfaction among Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
—N. Priyanka, R. Mangaleswaran and M. Miidiappan
348
53. Insecurity Feelings Experienced by Women Osteoporosis Patients
—D. Nirmala and D.Revathy
353
54. A Study on Health Problems Faced by Women in Rural Areas
-A. Winnie Joyce and F.X.Lovelina Little Flower
357
55. Status of Children Affected by HlV/AlDS
—Kulandai Therasa
362
56. Depression among the Tsunami-Affected Children at Kanyakumari
District—As Perceived by High School Students
—I. Jeyanthi and A. Umesh Samuel Jebaseelan
369
57. A Study on Coping Strategies of Breast Cancer Patients
—S. Margaret Diana
373
PART VII. RESEARCHES ON HUMA: I RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
58. Retention as Perceived by Administrative Professionals in a
Service Sector in Tamil Nadu
— Dominic Meldricks and A. Umesh Samuel
381
59. Workplace Satisfaction in Private Sector—A Study
—C. Ponmozhian, R. Mangaleswaran and M. Gabriel
388
60. Perspective of Occupational Stress Perceived by Community
Development Workers with Special Reference to TMSSS in
Tiruchirappalli 396
—M. Miidiappan and R. Mangaleswaran
61. The Impact of Age and Educational Qualification on Emotional
Intelligence among the Executives in BHEL, Ranipet 402
— P. Gayathri and R. Mangaleswaran
62. Study on Organisational Climate with Special Reference to
the Employees of Salem Steel Plant 407
~K. Sheik Fareeth
63. Social Work Perspective on the Quality of Work Life of
Employees Working in Salem Steel Plant 413
— fC. Sheik fareeth
64. A Study on Organisational Culture among the Supervisors in BHEL,
Tiruchirappalli with Special Reference to Valves Department 420
— N. Kiniba Sankar and T. Giftson
65. The Importance of Knowledge Management: An IT Sector Undertaking 426
— Clayton Fonceca and /. O. Jeri^a Gnanajane Eljo
66. Job Involvement of Married Women Professionals 434
— S. Esther Rani and K. Muralidaran
67. Job Satisfaction of the Sanitation Workers 441
— L Rattjit and K. Nagaraju
68. Organisational Climate, Job Anxiety, Involvement and Satisfaction
of the Employees of Private Insurance Companies of
Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu 447
—R. Arjunan
69. Human Engineering among Industrial Workers 455
—N. Sakthivel and K. Nagaraju
70 A Study on Policy Holder's Preference and Satisfaction of Services
Rendered by Selected Life Insurance Companies in Namakkal District 460
K. Selvavinayagam and R. Mathivanan