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Correlational Study between Satwa Bala and Stress Coping Capability among Police Personnel

Author : Dr. Pranali A Nagdeve and Dr. Vanita C Fulzele

Abstract :

Background: According to Ayurvedic science, to assess the mental status of an individual, one needs to understand his satwa and its strength. The systematic and holistic approach is provided by the Satwa Bala to understand a person adequately. To know the stress coping capability factor of Police personnel, examination of Satwa Bala from Ayurveda Context will prove a definite useful tool.
Aim: To examine the correlation between satwa Bala and stress coping capability among Police personnel.
Methodology: observational research study with sample size 120, self-made satwa bala questionnaire and stress coping capability scale was used, percentage and pearson correlation coefficient was used for data analysis.
Result: Satwa Bala and stress coping capability among Police personnel, are highly correlated with each other.
Conclusion: To know the stress coping capability factor of Police personnel, examination of Satwa Bala from Ayurveda Context will prove a definite useful tool.

Keywords :

Mental health, occupational stress, stress coping capability, Satwa Bala.