International Journal of Humanities and Social Science

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON ADOLESCENT MENTAL HEALTHS

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Teenagers use social media platforms as a part of their daily routine, being a source positive and negative impacts on their well-being. This study assessed the psychological effect of using digital devices in adolescents and with cross-sectional research design. Three hundred participants from different schools and colleges filled up structured questionnaires that assessed the symptoms of anxiety, signs of depression, and self-esteem. The results revealed that more time on social networking was quite strongly related to anxiety-depression and lowering self-esteem. Moreover, the differences in psychological changes were found across the different social media platforms, which indicates that certain characteristics of the platforms and the interactions with other users may influence the mental health risks. To ensure the participant’s rights and their privacy were respected, strict ethical measures were observed. These extend the need to address digital literacy and to design programs that can change the negative behaviours of the youths in the usage of the internet.

INDIA'S WEALTH STORY: PROGRESS AND INEQUALITY SINCE INDEPENDENCE

Dr Trishna Sarkar, Ms Aarushi Joshi, Dr. Yamini — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The study investigates the trajectory of inequality and wealth distribution in India from post-independence to the present. Contrary to the anticipated decline in inequality post-independence, the economic gap persisted and escalated, particularly since the early 2000s. The concentration of wealth has surged significantly between 2014-15 and 2022-23, leading to greater economic disparity than during British colonial times. The paper analyzes the multifaceted factors contributing to the persistence and visibility of inequality in India, including governance, public policy, and privatization. The findings underscore the complex interplay between economic policies and social structures in shaping India's inequality landscape over the decades.

NEP2020 AND ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION IN INDIA: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES.

Gaurish Chandawarkar — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 introduces substantial changes to Indian higher education through its provisions for flexible educational models and interdisciplinary programs and technological implementations. Traditional design curricula in India have normally adopted a strict approach which separates subject areas while showing minimal concern for practical implementation. This evaluation assesses both the short-term and long-term effects that NEP 2020 creates for architectural instruction programs and their faculty and their relations with local industry and international teaching examples. The research investigates fundamental educational transformations which bring experiential learning along with digital involvement and competency-based testing as the new assessment models. Evaluation against international benchmarks demonstrates three key areas where India needs policy-driven implementation strategies because of inadequate faculty preparedness and industry involvement and insufficient infrastructure development. The review investigates institutional implementation hurdles and regulatory and funding barriers yet it recognizes possibilities to boost practical learning and research-based education and regional customization. The successful deployment of NEP 2020 depends on finalizing organized execution plans together with larger faculty training expenditure and enhanced industry-academia connectivity. Research in the future should focus on developing AI-based urban planning and sustainable architecture methods and digital teaching practices because Indian architectural education needs to adapt to worldwide progress. The study demands joint work between policymakers and educators and industry stakeholders to deliver architectural graduates with skills needed to handle modern professional challenges.