EFFECTIVENESS OF BIBLIOTHERAPY ON REDUCTION OF TEST ANXIETY AMONG FIRST

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“EFFECTIVENESS OF BIBLIOTHERAPY ON REDUCTION OF
TEST ANXIETY AMONG FIRST YEAR B.Sc. NURSING
STUDENTS OF SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE
AT MYSORE”
by
Bincy Kuriakose
Dissertation submitted to

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore
In partial fulfilment
of the requirement for the degree of
Master of Science
in
Psychiatric Nursing
BGS College of Nursing
Mysore

2012
“EFFECTIVENESS OF BIBLIOTHERAPY ON TEST ANXIETY
REDUCTION AMONG FIRST YEAR B.Sc. NURSING STUDENTS
OF SELECTED NURSING COLLEGE
AT MYSORE”

By
Bincy Kuriakose
Dissertation submitted to

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health sciences, Karnataka, Bangalore
In partial fulfillment
of the requirement for the degree of

Master of Science
in
Psychiatric nursing

Under the guidance of
Mr. Balachandar S.
Asst. Professor

HOD, Department of Psychiatric nursing
BGS College of Nursing
Mysore

2012
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
“Praise ye the Lord. O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy
endureth forever. Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? who can shew forth all
his praise?” (Psalms 106.1-2)
I thank God Almighty for all the grace and blessings he has showered on me
throughout the study.
I am grateful to the participants who formed the core and basis of this study
for their whole hearted cooperation
I owe my deep sense of gratitude to Sri Sri Sri Balagangadara Natha Maha
Swamiji, President, BGS Group, Sri Sri Sri Somanadeswara Swamiji, Secretary, BGS
college of nursing for granting permission to conduct this research study in this
prestigious institution and also for their wishes and blessings.
I express my deep sense of gratitude to my guide Mr. Balachandar S, HOD,
Department of Psychiatric Nursing, whose untiring and valuable guidance at each and
every step made this study a valid and enriching one.
I am deeply indebted to Mrs. N.T. Aruna Devi, Principal, BGS College of
Nursing for her valuable suggestions, prayers and blessings.
I am extremely grateful to Mrs. Rajula Asir, Former HOD of Department of
Psychiatric Nursing, BGS College of Nursing for her stimulating suggestions and
encouragement and for her prayers.
I thank Mrs. Roselene A.J., Lecturer Department of Psychiatric Nursing, BGS
College of Nursing for her constant concern and guidance.
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My heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Mayelu, HOD, OBG department, BGS college of
Nursing for allowing me to do the research and her support.
I gratefully acknowledge the experts especially Dr. Ramachandra, Principal
NIMHANS college of Nursing, Mrs. Jayanthi, Lecturer, NIMHANS college of
Nursing, Mrs. Shailaja Krupanidhi, Principal, Holdsworth Memorial College of
Nursing who have validated the tool.
It is my privilege to thank the entire faculty, BGS College of Nursing for their
constructive criticism and suggestions.
With extreme pleasure I extend my gratitude to Mr & Mrs. K.I. Paulose, my
in-laws for their support and prayers.
With great pleasure I thank Mr & Mrs. P.M. Kuriakose for the care,
unconditional love, support and prayers.
I also thank Mr. Eldho Kuriakose for his love, support and prayers.
My heartfelt thanks to all other family members for their love, care and
encouragement.
Words fail to acknowledge the love, understanding, patience and care of my
life companion Mr. Jibeesh Paul who was there beside me throughout this work,
which gave confidence to achieve the goal.
I also extend my gratitude to all my friends, well wishers and all those who
have helped me directly or indirectly to accomplish this study.
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