Volume 1, Issue 1, Year 2025
Psychosocial Effects of Social Isolation on Quality of Life in End-of-Life Care Settings
Article type: Review Article
Author: Weam Ahmed Mohammed Mari, Pooja Sharma
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/papri/1101
Page: 1-10
Social isolation is a widespread but undervalued problem in end-of-life care centres, affecting the emotional, psychological, and general well-being of terminally ill patients. This study discusses the frequency, pouring factors, and effects of social isolation in end–of–life care atmospheres, with...
Integrating Social Presence Theory and Need to Belong Theory to understand Dating Site Usage among Indian Youth
Article type: Original Article
Author: Sharon, Teena Bagga
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/papri/1102
Page: 11-24
This study investigates the psychological and social variables influencing dating site usage, emphasizing the roles of Need to Belong, Social Presence, and Self-Esteem, with age as a moderating factor. A structural equation model (SEM) combined with conditional process modeling revealed that while S...
The Midlife Crisis Revisited: A Multidisciplinary Review of Theory, Evidence and Sociocultural Context
Article type: Short Communication
Author: Harminder Kaur Gujral
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/papri/1103
Page: 25-29
The concept of the midlife crisis, first introduced by Elliott Jaques in 1965, refers to a period of psychological turbulence often occurring between the ages of 40 and 60. Commonly associated with emotional distress, existential reflection, and major life transitions, it has been linked to issues s...
Relationship between Impulse Buying and Instant Gratification Tendencies
Article type: Original Article
Author: Akshi Verma, Adhvika Sharma, Khushi Garkoti
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/papri/1104
Page: 30-50
This study explores the psychological and behavioural connections between instant gratification tendencies and impulse buying, particularly within digital consumer behaviour. It highlights the impact of emotional triggers, digital marketing strategies, and seamless transaction methods on impulsive p...
Digital Devotion in the Era of Cyberpilgrimage: Understanding Virtual Pilgrimage Intentions among Older Adults
Article type: Original Article
Author: Shreya Chawla, Disha Bagga Bagga
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64006/papri/1105
Page: 51-60
This study explores the psychological and technological predictors of virtual pilgrimage intentions among older adults in India—a population often excluded from traditional sacred journeys due to age-related constraints. Drawing on frameworks such as TAM and UTAUT and using a quantitative survey des...