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This book explores significant social issues in India, a country that accounts for approximately 17.78% of the world's diverse population. Written by leading specialists in the field, it presents a systematic and comprehensive collection of primary research studies aimed at deepening readers' understanding of emerging social challenges in Indian society. The chapters provide in-depth investigations and well structured analyses on a wide range Of topics, including issues related to children, women, and youth; childhood disorders; the role Of toys and play in development; mental healthcare; the impact of social media on youth mental health; the importance of life skills programs; the socio-economic status of married students; homosexuality; work-life balance; the psychosocial condition of frontline nurses; Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; the health of waste pickers; and the socio-economic conditions of tea plantation workers. These studies carefully examine how such social issues influence the psychosocial development of different groups within society and are supported by relevant theoretical frameworks. The authors highlight that these emerging challenges are diverse and vary across age, gender, states, and communities. In response, the Indian government has initiated a range of preventive and protective policies and programs. Offering an insightful analysis of the components, implications, and regional variations of these issues, this book is a valuable resource for social scientists, researchers, sociologists, social workers, psychologists, and scholars of Indian studies.
This book explores significant social issues in India, a country that accounts for approximately 17.78% of the world's diverse population. Written by leading specialists in the field, it presents a systematic and comprehensive collection of primary research studies aimed at deepening readers' understanding of emerging social challenges in Indian society. The chapters provide in-depth investigations and well structured analyses on a wide range Of topics, including issues related to children, women, and youth; childhood disorders; the role Of toys and play in development; mental healthcare; the impact of social media on youth mental health; the importance of life skills programs; the socio-economic status of married students; homosexuality; work-life balance; the psychosocial condition of frontline nurses; Swachh Bharat Abhiyan; the health of waste pickers; and the socio-economic conditions of tea plantation workers. These studies carefully examine how such social issues influence the psychosocial development of different groups within society and are supported by relevant theoretical frameworks. The authors highlight that these emerging challenges are diverse and vary across age, gender, states, and communities. In response, the Indian government has initiated a range of preventive and protective policies and programs. Offering an insightful analysis of the components, implications, and regional variations of these issues, this book is a valuable resource for social scientists, researchers, sociologists, social workers, psychologists, and scholars of Indian studies.
