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Development and standardization of Mysore Tridosha scale.
S Shilpa1, C G Venkatesha Murthy
1Research Scholar, Department of Education, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Mysore, Karnataka, India.
Ayu
|April 25, 2012
Summary
A new personality scale assesses the psychological aspects of Ayurvedic Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) in humans. This scale, the Mysore Psychological Tridosha Scale, establishes psychometric properties for personality assessment.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Ayurveda
- Personality Assessment
Background:
- Tridoshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha) are fundamental concepts in Ayurveda, derived from Pancha Mahabhutas.
- While studied in Ayurveda, their psychological manifestations require validation within psychological frameworks.
- Existing Ayurvedic assessments may not align with psychological testing methodologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a personality scale assessing the psychological aspects of Tridoshas.
- To bridge the gap between Ayurvedic concepts and psychological measurement.
- To establish the psychometric properties of the new assessment tool.
Main Methods:
- Development of a personality scale based on psychological constructs of Tridoshas.
- Selection of items amenable to psychological testing from Ayurvedic principles.
- Establishment of psychometric properties for the scale.
- Delineation of the standardization procedure for the Mysore Psychological Tridosha Scale.
Main Results:
- A personality scale, the Mysore Psychological Tridosha Scale, was developed.
- The scale effectively assesses the psychological manifestations of Vata, Pitta, and Kapha.
- The psychometric properties of the scale were established, ensuring reliability and validity.
Conclusions:
- The Mysore Psychological Tridosha Scale provides a valid psychological measure of Ayurvedic Tridoshas.
- This scale facilitates the assessment of personality through a psychological lens, integrating Ayurvedic concepts.
- The study successfully adapted and validated Tridosha concepts for psychological application.
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