Medical professionals are often exposed to demanding work conditions which may affect their mental as well as physical health. The aim of this study is to find out the various sources of anxiety and stress as well as the coping mechanisms among surgeons using qualitative approach of descriptive phenomenology. This study provides analysis of rich textual description of individual experiences of nine surgeons including six orthopaedic surgeons, two general surgeons and one plastic surgeon. In-depth qualitative interviews are conducted and transcribed. Thematic analysis is carried out on the text i.e. identification of codes, themes and sub-themes. A total of twenty-one sub-themes emerged under the three themes of ‘sources of anxiety’, ‘sources of stress’ and ‘coping mechanisms’. The study attempts to find out how these developed coping strategies have an impact on the ability of participants to deal with the problems in their personal life. The sources of anxiety and stress vary according to the phase in the profession such as medical training and practice as well as according to the economic, psychological and social state of the individual. Coping strategies developed by the participants help them to sustain and stand in the field. The study implies that there is a need of regular formal stress and anxiety management training for surgeons which eventually can help to increase longevity and quality of their work life. Keywords: anxiety, stress, sources, coping mechanisms, surgeons, phenomenology

The internet has become a necessary tool for everyone in the 21st century. From using Google, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram to paying bills, shopping, etc. the internet provides us with a range of services. But at the same time, the number of hours spent online mindlessly scrolling through the websites or binge watching your favorite shows has increased and has become a cause of worry – for both, physical and mental health related issues. The present study aimed to investigate the role of certain psychological variables which are associated with addiction, mainly internet addiction. Alexithymia, emotion regulation difficulties and poor mental health can result into problematic internet use among young adults. Based on these views, it was hypothesized that these variables have association with internet addiction and internet addiction can be predicted by them. Total 250 young adults from different parts of the country participated in the study via offline and online modes of data collection following the safety protocols for COVID-19 virus. Consent form, demographic details and variable tests were given to the sample. Data analysis indicated that alexithymia and difficulties in emotion regulation had a positive correlation with internet addiction, mental health had a negative correlation and regression was significant. Out of all the three variables emotion regulation difficulties could explain internet addiction. Results showed that there was an association between alexithymia, difficulties in emotion regulation, mental health and internet addiction (is greater than 0.01 significant level).

Individuals’ perceptions of stressful situations differ. Time and again one’s stress gets spilled onto the partner and vice-versa, which eventually affects their relationship. This research was aimed at studying the relationship between locus of control, dyadic coping and relationship satisfaction among married couples. The sample consisted of 52 heterosexual married couples (104 individuals- 52 males and 52 females) from India. Locus of Control Scale by Terry Pettijohn, Dyadic Coping Inventory by Guy Bodenmann and Relationship Satisfaction Scale by David Burns were used in the study. Correlation analysis was completed using SPSS software. Results showed a high positive correlation between dyadic coping and relationship satisfaction, and low positive correlations between locus of control and relationship satisfaction; and locus of control and dyadic coping. The results were statistically significant. No significant differences were observed between genders.