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Teachers Technology Proficiency for Quality Learning and TeachingA Scoping Review
Teachers with solid technological backgrounds are better equipped to improve and transform the educational process to achieve a high-quality education. The Arksey and O'Malley framework was adopted for this scoping review, and Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) was used to choose journals. The study aimed to analyze international studies to ascertain the authors study design, teachers ICT proficiency, the study's significance, and potential areas for improvement. The findings suggested that teachers ICT proficiency would increase instructional efficacy, ultimately raising educational standards. The Author(s) 2025. -
Voicing Out Parental Experiences of Schooling Their Children with Learning Disabilities: A Qualitative Study of Inclusive Government Schools of India
The paper shone light on the lived experiences of parents of children with learning disabilities. The specific objective was to understand the challenges, experiences and aspirations of parents for their children. A phenomenological study was adopted for the study so as to focus on the experiences of the parents. Participants were parents (female- 17 and male- 3) of children in primary classes, who were identified through purposive sampling from government schools of Delhi, NCR from 3 underdeveloped areas of Delhi - Nangloi, Mangolpuri and Ranhaula. The data was collected by semi-structured interviews and later thematically analyzed. The findings were on the basis of the past and present experiences and further their future aspirations for the children. They revealed that the parents faced challenges with applying and issuance of the UDID certificates, but with the collaborative efforts of the special educator and the parents along with various support systems that are provided by the school their experiences became positive. It was also brought to light that the mother was the main caregiver in most of the cases. All the parents were worried, what will happen to their children if they are not there with them. They aspired that the students will be financially independent and have a safe future ahead of them. They dream of a society where all the students are equal in an inclusive environment. The Author(s) 2025. -
Endurance and Evolution: Exploring Levels of Resilience Among Indian Breast Cancer Survivors
Resilience for Indian women with breast cancer involves maintaining positivity and adaptability amid the complex challenges affecting their physical, emotional, and social well-being. However, research focused on resilience amongst this population in Indian settings is limited. Therefore, the aim of the study is to explore the experience of levels, patterns, and processes of resilience in Indian women living with breast cancer. A qualitative phenomenological approach was used to study resilience. Thirty-three participants from two hospitals underwent semistructured interviews, including survivors, women in cancer therapy, and family members. Data collected via audio recordings were analyzed using reflective thematic analysis techniques. The finding describes four themes of experience of resilience in women living with breast cancer. (a) Cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. Breast cancer diagnosis and therapy cause existential crisis, psychological distress, and social stigma. (b) Restoring healthy perception in an adverse event. Navigating challenges and achieving a balance between internal and external factors. (c) Types of supportthe pathway to resilience. Enhanced their resilience through internal support including attributes, past experiences, sociodemographic factors, and brain fitness. External support includes family, friends, religious or spiritual advisors, medical care, role models, other cancer survivors, and comfortable environments. (d) Learning and growing from the experience. Gained a better perspective on life, ultimately resulting in a new normal and finding meaning in the experience. Data show breast cancer survivors experience dynamic resilience, highlighting the need for culturally tailored interventions and supportive avenues within cancer care by healthcare providers and policymakers. The Author(s) 2024. -
Psychosocial Group Interventions for Older Adults: A Systematic Review
Older adults are facing complex, multifaceted psychosocial issues, such as loneliness, social isolation, financial stress, and cognitive decline, which crucially impact their mental health and quality of life. Group-based psychosocial interventions have gained recognition as valuable tools for strengthening peer interaction and collective healing. The review aims to map the important literature on psychosocial group interventions for older adults. Six electronic databases were searched from March to June 2025. Inclusion criteria are: psychosocial interventions within the last 10 years and group interventions in English research papers only. Review papers, conference proceedings, medical interventions, and individual interventions have been excluded. After the screening process, eight articles were identified as psychosocial group interventions for older adults from eight different countries. Each intervention is unique, and 90% of them effectively address the psychosocial needs of older people. The results are explained and grouped under three themes that have emerged from the research questions underlying the review. They are: (a) the efficacy of psychosocial group interventions on cognitive and mental well-being; (b) addressing social isolation, loneliness, and enhancing social connection; and (c) impact of environmental and socio-cultural contexts on older adults psychosocial interventions. A significant observation is the need for a structured intervention model to promote the well-being of older adults. This review provides a foundation for developing new insights into psychosocial interventions for older adults. The Author(s) 2026 -
Shrinking Sizes, Swelling Prices: Evaluating the Ripple Effects of Inflation and Shrinkflation on Economic Growth Using Dynamic Panel Framework
This study used the novel cross-sectionally augmented autoregressive distributed lag (CS-ARDL) model and the JuodisKaraviasSarafidis (JKS) causality test to investigate the intricate nexus between inflation, shrinkflation, and economic growth in 20 countries from 1990 to 2022. The results validated the detrimental effects of inflation and shrinkflation on economic growth, underlining price stability, and reverse or positive shrinkflation as crucial for sustained expansion. Causality analysis further revealed feedback causality between inflation and economic growth. Finally, our findings solidify the quantity-led growth or value-driven growth hypothesis. Reverse shrinkflation, or growth driven by value, drives economic growth unidirectionally. Consumption expenditure increases as the value or quantity of goods and services increase, which boosts consumption, aggregate demand, and economic growth. Hence, to stimulate sustainable economic growth, policymakers should implement prudent monetary policies to control high inflation, a major contributor to shrinkflation. Additionally, industries should be encouraged to enhance productivity and reduce manufacturing costs without sacrificing product size or quality. Lastly, it is essential to monitor pricing changes in critical industries and intervene if unjustified shrinkflation trends emerge. 2025 Emerging Markets Institute, Beijing Normal University -
The Impact of Corporate Governance Structures on Corporate Investment: Moderating Role of Institutional Quality and Firm Life Cycle
This study delves into the relationship between corporate governance and corporate investment, specifically examining how institutional quality and the different stages of a firms life cycle can influence this relationship. Utilising a panel data framework, the analysis focuses on a sample of 548 non-financial listed Indian companies over the time span from 20102011 to 20222023. An investigation into the relationship between governance and investment is conducted using a fixed-effect regression model. To ensure the reliability of the findings, additional analyses are performed on subsamples, alternative proxies for corporate governance are considered, and a two-step system generalised method of moments approach is utilised. The findings provide strong evidence of a positive correlation between corporate governance and corporate investment, with the quality of institutions further amplifying this impact. In addition, the study uncovers that the impact of governance on investment is more noticeable in the early, expansion and later phases of the companys life cycle. This study stands out for its analysis of the relationship between governance and investment in a developing market, considering the companys life cycle and the institutional quality. 2025 Institute of Public Enterprise -
From Vulnerabilities to Social Protection for Migrant Workers: Exploring the Missing Links
The article attempts to explore the formal and informal social protection strategies available to the migrant workers in Kerala in the context of the vulnerabilities faced by them. We conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with plywood industry workers in Ernakulam district, which accounts for the highest proportion of migrant workers in Kerala. The narratives obtained from the plywood workers reveal their workplace vulnerabilities, highlighting the failure of private capital in providing decent work and social protection. The Kerala government has attempted to bridge the gap by extending social protection schemes like Aawaz and Roshni exclusively for the welfare of migrant workers. These programmes highlight a progressive approach to policy, recognising these workers as a distinct group within the social protection framework. However, there are some gaps in the implementation of these schemes owing to inadequate coverage, institutional barriers and language constraints. Findings from the study suggest that a comprehensive and collaborative approach must involve an active role of the employer, along with state support, to address the vulnerabilities of the migrant workers. 2026 Institute for Human Development -
Evaluation of Social Media Marketing Literature in the Tourism Industry Using PRISMA
Social media is an effective communication and information-sharing tool for tourism enterprises and organisations. Tourism marketing shall tap the growing popularity of social media and internet users, embracing a technological shift by optimising the potential of social media. This research study evaluates the academic journal articles related to social media in the tourism industry published on EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect and Google Scholar academic databases from 2005 to 2022. The article adopts a content analysis approach to review the articles and to evaluate the present state of knowledge of social media marketing in academic literature. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) is used for reporting and screening the review papers. The articles were coded and categorised under six major themes: Marketing, Destination experience/image, Tourism recovery, Smart tourism, Communication and Promotion. The research analysis has identified two major areas: (a) Travellers/tourists Perspective which has a focus on their behavioural attitude and (b) Tourism Agencies Perspective which has a functional approach. Based on the review of the literature to give direction for further research, an improvised version of the definition for the term social media with the inclusion of more specific terms in it has been proposed with theoretical and practical implications. 2023 MICA-The School of Ideas. -
Indian Parents Vocational Inferences of Play and Communal Strategies to Regulate the Adverse Effects of Childrens Excessive Screen Time
Background: Since time immemorial, childrens intrinsic desire to immerse themselves in amusing, autonomous activities in vast, open spaces has engendered their holistic development through play. However, the steady decline in playgrounds has compelled children to seek solace in a digital landscape, which offers them a plethora of innovative play opportunities that pushes them away from the outdoors and pull them indoors. This infiltration of technology in urban households enhance childrens propensity to engage in media-centric activities due to their proclivity toward electronic devices. Consequently, the passive entertainment afforded by the dominance of digital culture predisposes children to inertia, insomnia, sedentary lifestyle diseases and public health issues like screen dependency disorders (SDD) and gaming disorders, which are officially recognized by organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO). This necessitates a conscious, synergetic effort by health practitioners, researchers and policy makers to ensure that children have access to safe and affordable spaces for active, outdoor play to counter the adverse effects of excessive screen time (EST). Methods: Therefore, this qualitative research aims at understanding how urban parents perspectives of play are governed by their sociocultural milieu and their respective professions by expounding their outlook on the relevance of play in a digital era. It also delineates the pivotal role of parents in curtailing the mediating role of discretionary screen time (DST) over childrens physical inactivity through semi-structured interviews of 13 mother-father dyads who reside in the metropolitan city of Bengaluru in Karnataka, India. Results and Conclusions: Findings from the directed content analysis revealed parents initiation of healthy movement behaviors during childrens formative years by employing mediation tactics and role modeling healthy screen habits like digital detox to regulate the aftermath of prolonged screen time on childrens psychosocial development 2025 The Author(s). This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
Traditional and Online Bullying Victimization Among School-going Adolescents: The Role of Sociodemographic Factors
Background: Bullying in school is a vital issue as researchers increasingly find that it can be detrimental to students well-being and academic excellence. From an ecological systems theory perspective, examining school bullying reveals that numerous psychosocial factors influence student behavior. Hence, the present study aims to investigate the role of sociodemographicsat the individual (age, gender), microsystem and mesosystem (grade level, school type), exosystem (region), macrosystem (socioeconomic status), and chronosystem (shift from traditional to virtual classroom during COVID-19) levelsin the victimization of traditional and online bullying. Methods: After obtaining ethical clearance, an online survey form was deployed to collect sociodemographic information and assess traditional and online bullying victimization among 120 school-going adolescents from the Southern regions of India. Results: A linear regression analysis showed age and region (urban and rural) predicting traditional and online victimization, respectively. Other sociodemographic factors of gender, school type, and grade level did not predict either victimization type. Conclusions: Sociodemographic factors play a significant role in the victimization experiences of students both in traditional and online. 2024 The Author(s). -
Gendered Informality: An Assessment of Operational Attributes and Entrepreneurial Performance of Female-Owned Enterprises in Jharkhand
The present study utilises the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO)s 73rd round unincorporated non-agricultural enterprise data to analyse diverse operational and economic attributes of female-owned enterprises and their influence on enterprise performance with regard to enterprises gross value added (GVA) in the state of Jharkhand. The study additionally endeavours to ascertain the correlation amidst the operational attributes and the type of enterprise owned (established or own account) in the state. From a methodological standpoint, the current inquiry incorporates exploratory and regression analysis to give a comprehensive understanding of female entrepreneurship in Jharkhand and its gender differentials. The study findings indicate that specific attributes such as enterprise registration, account maintenance, enterprise locating outside the household premises, expanding and perennial status have a positive association with the GVA of the female-owned enterprise. It further highlights that female entrepreneurs, especially from marginalised backgrounds, view entrepreneurship as a necessity rather than a choice. There exists a notable gender disparity, with majority of enterprises owned by females predominantly operating within residential premises. Moreover, female involvement in a well-established enterprise is substantially lower compared to male workers, thus indicating an inverse correlation between the nature of the enterprise and its employment framework. 2024 Institute of Rural Management, Anand, Gujarat, India. -
BYJUS Survival at Stake: A Founders Dilemma
The focus of this case is the survival challenges faced by BYJUS due to mounting losses and financial mismanagement. This case discusses the strategic mistakes committed by BYJUS, such as the acquisitions-based growth strategy and overspending on marketing. It also discusses operational mistakes such as low customer retention, security and privacy issues and the use of hard selling to fuel rapid growth. The primary focus of this case is the CEOs dilemma in resolving the crisis. BYJUS business model is discussed to provide students with an overview of the dynamics and challenges of the EdTech business and the companys initiatives to enhance the robustness of its business model. An overview of prominent EdTech companies competing with BYJUS in India is presented in the case to enable the students to understand the competitive scenario of the EdTech industry. 2025 Lahore University of Management Sciences -
Psychosocial Adjustment of Institutionalised Children: A Thematic Analysis of Caregiver Perspectives in Delhi
Background: A substantial proportion of institutionalised children come from environments marked by exploitation, parental death or incapacity, and unstable housing. Prior research indicates that early life trauma and institutionalisation adversely affect emotional regulation and psychosocial adjustment. Purpose: This study examines how trauma, institutional environments in Indian child care settings, and the absence of stable familial support influence childrens psychosocial development and their preparedness for life outside institutional care. Methods: A qualitative design was adopted. Five caregivers from a boys child care institution in Jahangirpuri, Delhiserving as Child Protection Officer, counsellor, housefather, and other roleswere interviewed. Data were analysed using thematic analysis as outlined by Clarke and Braun. Results: Caregivers reported persistent challenges among children, including verbal and physical aggression, low academic motivation, and difficulties in emotional regulation and forming social relationships. These findings reflect the compounded effects of trauma and institutional living conditions. Conclusion: The study underscores the significant impact of trauma and institutionalisation on psychosocial development. It highlights the need for trauma-informed care and strengthened support systems to improve developmental outcomes and facilitate successful reintegration into society. The Author(s) 2026. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
Fear of Missing Out and Executive Functions: The Role of Self-regulation as a Mediator
Background: The fear of missing out (FoMO) is characterised by constant worry about missing out on rewarding experiences. However, the worry arising from FoMO affects both self-regulation and executive functioning. Purpose: The main purpose of the study was to explore the relationship between FoMO and executive functioning, keeping self-regulation as the mediating variable. Methods: A cross-sectional correlational design was used. The sample size was 455 university students with an age range of 1824 years. The Fear of Missing Out Scale, Short Self-Regulation Questionnaire and Executive Skills Questionnaire were used. Regression analysis was done using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences v26, and mediation analysis results were obtained through PROCESS Macro (Model 4). Results: Regression results pointed out that FoMO explained 18% of variance in executive functioning (? = 0.43, p < .001) and 16% of variance in self-regulation (? = 0.39, p < .001). Higher FoMO was related to poorer self-regulation and executive functions. Mediation analysis revealed that self-regulation partially mediated the FoMOexecutive functioning relationship, with significant indirect effects (B = 0.66, SE = 0.07, 95% CI [0.83, 0.52]) and direct effects (B = 0.83, SE = 0.13, 95% CI [1.10, 0.56]). Conclusion: FoMO negatively affects both self-regulation and executive functions, with self-regulation acting as a significant mediator through both direct and indirect pathways. These findings suggest the need for building self-regulatory skills to protect oneself from FoMOs negative effects. The Author(s) 2026. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
Navigating New Culture: The Role of Attachment Styles in the Adaptation of International Students in India
Background: International students frequently look for programmes that are not offered in their home countries in order to pursue high-quality education, cultural exposure, professional prospects and personal development while studying abroad. Understanding attachment styles enables people to better comprehend local norms and values, facilitating easier social interactions and minimising misunderstandings, even though adjusting to the host country might be difficult. Purpose: The present study aimed to explore the relationship between attachment styles and sociocultural adaptation among international students in the host country. The studys specific goal was to comprehend how different attachment styles affect international students adjustment to new cultural customs, social norms and values. Methods: The study included 240 international students (male = 120 and female = 120) enrolled in various universities and educational institutions in Varanasi City, Uttar Pradesh, through purposive sampling. Participants were selected between the ages of 19 and 35 years. The Attachment Style Questionnaire (ASQ) and Revised Sociocultural Adaptation Scale (SCAS-R) were used in data collection. Results: The findings show that secure attachment style increased sociocultural adaptation, whereas insecure attachment styles decreased it among international students in the host country. A secure attachment style offers consolation, confidence and strong social bonds, all of which significantly enhance international students sociocultural adaptation in India. Conclusion: Social integration of international students may be greatly aided by planning inclusive cultural activities that promote engagement, lower social barriers and create a friendly atmosphere. Educational institutions may foster cross-cultural understanding and improve the overall campus experience for both domestic and international students by giving priority to such efforts. The Author(s) 2026. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
Fear of Missing Out and Aggression: Role of Fatigue, Daytime Sleepiness and Self-regulationA Serial Mediation Model
Background: Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a recent psychological phenomenon and has been constantly linked with aggression, disturbed sleeping habits and deficits in self-regulatory skills. It is important to understand the mechanism through which FOMO influences sleepiness, self-regulation and aggression. Purpose: The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between FOMO and aggression in young adults and examine the mediating roles of fatigue, daytime sleepiness and self-regulation in the relationship between FOMO and aggression. Method: A cross-sectional correlational research design was employed to collect data from 455 young adults aged 1824 years (M = 20.71; SD = 1.61). Data were collected through standardised self-report measures. The obtained data were analysed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences v23, and sequential mediation analysis using AMOS v22. Results: Findings indicated significant relationships between FOMO and the outcome variables like aggression, daytime sleepiness and self-regulation. However, no significant relationship was found between FOMO and fatigue; therefore, fatigue was not considered for further analysis. Sequential mediation analysis revealed that elevated levels of FOMO predicted lower daytime sleepiness (? = 0.26, p < .001), which in turn predicted low self-regulation (? = 0.39, p < .001) and consequently led to elevated levels of aggression (? = 0.26, p < .001). The indirect route (FOMO ? sleepiness ? self-regulation ? aggression) was statistically significant with excellent model fit (?2(2) = 3.86, RMSEA = 0.02, CFI = 0.99, SRMR = 0.01). Conclusion: The study indicates a full sequential mediation: greater FOMO levels reduce daytime sleepiness, possibly due to heightened arousal, which in turn leads to poor self-regulatory skills and increased aggression. It can be concluded that psychological interventions to improve self-regulation can help manage aggression in people with high levels of FOMO. The Author(s) 2026. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
Neural Dynamics of Heartfulness Meditation: EEG Alpha Modulation Across Experience Levels
Background: Electroencephalography (EEG) studies consistently associate alpha-band oscillations with relaxation, internalized attention, and sensory disengagement during meditation. However, limited evidence exists on how Heartfulness Meditation (HM), particularly its unique transmission phases, modulates alpha activity across different experience levels. Purpose: This study investigated experience-dependent modulation of EEG alpha-band power during multiple phases of HM, with a specific focus on transmission and post-meditation periods. Method: Thirty-three healthy adults were categorized as long-term meditators (LTMs; n = 12), short-term meditators (STMs; n = 11), and non-meditating controls (CGs; n = 10). High-density EEG (129 channels) was recorded across seven consecutive five-minute phases: baseline, meditation (M1, M2), transmission (T1, T2), and post-rest (P1, P2). EEG data were preprocessed using RANSAC-based bad-channel detection and independent component analysis. Alpha power (812 Hz) was computed using Welchs method and analyzed using linear mixed-effects models with false discovery rate correction. Results: A significant Group Phase Region interaction (pFDR < 0.05) indicated experience- and phase-dependent alpha modulation. Both LTMs and STMs exhibited higher alpha power than controls, particularly in frontal, parietal, and occipital regions during meditation and post-meditation phases. Effect sizes ranged from small to moderate (Cohens d = 0.340.70). Notably, STMs showed alpha enhancements comparable to LTMs during early meditation. Conclusion: HM induces region- and phase-specific increases in alpha-band EEG activity, reflecting enhanced internal attention and sensory disengagement. Even short-term practice produces measurable neural changes, underscoring the potential neuroplastic effects of HM. The Author(s) 2026. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
Association Between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Developmental Crisis Among Young Adults: Mediating Role of Cognitive Flexibility
Background: Analysing the relationship between early maladaptive schemas (EMSs) and developmental crises is critical for advancing targeted interventions; however, the psychological mechanisms underpinning these processes remain largely unexplored. Growing evidence indicates that cognitive flexibility potentially acts as a mediator in this relationship. Purpose: Grounded in the schema therapy conceptual model by Young et al. (2003), the present study investigates the mediating effect of cognitive flexibility between EMS and developmental crisis, offering insights for cognitive-based interventions. Method: A total sample of 200 participants (male = 87, female = 113), aged 1825 years (M = 20.4, SD = 1.84), were recruited using purposive sampling. The Young Schema QuestionnaireShort Form (YSQ-S2), the Developmental Crisis Questionnaire (DCQ) and the Cognitive Flexibility Scale (CFS) were administered. Result: Pearson productmoment correlation revealed a positive association between EMS and developmental crises, with the most robust relationship observed for the Disconnection and Rejection domain of EMS. Mediation analysis revealed that cognitive flexibility partially mediates the relationship between EMS 1 and developmental crises, while fully mediates the relationship for EMS 2 and 5 with developmental crises, buffering their impact, thereby reducing developmental crises among young adults. Conclusion: These findings deepen our knowledge of how cognitive patterns influence developmental challenges, delivering practical implications for creating targeted, schema incorporated interventions to strengthen resilience and support mental health in young adults. The Author(s) 2025. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
Predictors of Sleep Quality Among Emerging Adults in India: Exploring the Role of FoMO, Nomophobia and Evening Chronotype
Background: The increasing integration of mobile technology into daily life has raised concerns about its effects on sleep quality and mental health, particularly among emerging adults. The interplay between evening chronotype, nomophobia (no mobile phone phobia), and FoMO is crucial to understanding these impacts, especially in the digital age. The current study investigated whether nomophobia mediates the relationship between evening chronotype and sleep quality and between chronotype and FoMO with sleep quality in emerging adults. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among N = 501 emerging adults (Males = 144, Females = 356), aged 1825 (21.2 1.85 years), after approval from the Institutional Review Board. The participants completed measures of demographic information, sleep quality, FoMO, nomophobia and chronotype. Data were analysed using Jamovi and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). Results: Significant negative associations were found between evening chronotype, FoMO, and sleep quality, indicating that individuals with an evening chronotype and those with higher FoMO tend to experience poorer sleep. Nomophobia significantly mediated the relationships between evening chronotype and sleep quality (Indirect estimate = ?0.00896, p < .05), and between FoMO and sleep quality (Indirect estimate = 0.0185, p < .05), amplifying these negative impacts. Conclusion: The study highlights nomophobias critical role in exacerbating the effects of evening chronotype and FoMO on sleep. Interventions targeting nomophobia and digital habits could improve sleep and mental health among emerging adults. The Author(s) 2025. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage). -
An Exploratory Study on Vancharya as a Therapeutic Approach to the Bio-field of Young Adults Using Electronic Photographic Imaging
Background: Amid the fast-paced world, nature has a therapeutic modality for healing individuals both physiologically and psychologically. One such practice mentioned in an ancient Indian text is Vanacharya, which provides a deep connection with nature and a means of achieving overall well-being. Vancharya is a practice with profound roots in Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions that view the environment as a sacred and valuable source of knowledge and healing. Purpose: This purpose of this experimental research is to explore the therapeutic benefits of vancharya, in healing subtle systems of energy or the biofield present within the body like Aura Field (AF), Overall Alignment of Chakra (OAC), Overall, Chakra Energy (OCE), Stress Level (SL), Overall Energy Level (OEL). Methods: This research aims to evaluate the effect of vancharya, by examining 50 young adult participants over a one-week period (7 days). The study utilised a non-experimental single-group pre- and post-research design. The data collection was done using an advanced Biowell machine. The obtained data were analysed through a Paired Sample t-test by using SPSS software. Results: The obtained results indicated significant changes in the AF, OAC, OCE, while showing no significant impact on participants SL and OEL. Subjects also reported improved sleep patterns, less impulsivity, reduced aggression and fewer fluctuations of mood during their sessions in day-to-day activities. Conclusion: Therefore, the research indicates that Vancharya as a therapeutic modality had a significant impact on the subtle systems of energy among young adults. The obtained result from this intervention programme clearly indicates that subtle systems present in the body can have an impact as early as within 7 days itself, whereas, for visible impact within the individual (for instance stress level or overall energy level of the body), the duration of the intervention can be increased. The Author(s) 2025. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits non-commercial use, reproduction and distribution of the work without further permission provided the original work is attributed as specified on the SAGE and Open Access page (https://us.sagepub.com/en-us/nam/open-access-at-sage).