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A Pilot Study of Correlation between Intelligence Quotient, Social Quotient, and Ayurveda Parameters in Children

Satyam Sharma1, Anuradha Balsavar2, R P Beniwal3

  • 1Department of Clinical Psychology, Center of Excellence in Mental Health, PGIMER, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
|February 7, 2018
PubMed

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Social quotient (SQ) and intelligence quotient (IQ) are positively correlated in children with intellectual disabilities. Ayurvedic secondary dosha significantly influences both IQ and SQ, highlighting a connection between traditional concepts and cognitive assessment.

Area of Science:

  • Integrative Medicine
  • Neurodevelopmental Disorders
  • Ayurvedic Psychology

Background:

  • Intelligence quotient (IQ) and social quotient (SQ) are key indicators of cognitive and social functioning, respectively.
  • Ayurveda posits that intelligence (Buddhi) is influenced by body constitution (Prakriti), determined by Tridosha and Triguna.
  • Limited research exists on the interplay between IQ, SQ, and Ayurvedic principles in children with intellectual disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the correlations between IQ, SQ, performance quotient (PQ), and maladaptive behavior in children with mild to moderate intellectual disability.
  • To explore the relationship between these cognitive and behavioral measures and Ayurvedic concepts of primary (Anubandhya) and secondary (Anubandha) doshas.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 120 children with mild to moderate intellectual disability was recruited from a tertiary care hospital.
  • Standardized assessments included the Stanford Binet Scale (IQ), Vineland Social Maturity Scale (SQ), and Seguin Form Board Test (PQ).
  • Ayurvedic parameters were clinically assessed, and regression analyses were performed to identify associations.

Main Results:

  • A significant positive correlation was observed between IQ and SQ (P = 0.01).
  • Maladaptive behavior showed a significant negative correlation with SQ (P = 0.05).
  • Both IQ and SQ demonstrated significant associations with secondary dosha (Anubandha) (P = 0.008 and P = 0.002, respectively) and disease stage (Roga Kriyakala) (P = 0.015 for SQ).

Conclusions:

  • SQ and IQ are positively correlated in this population.
  • The study highlights a strong association between Ayurvedic secondary dosha (Anubandha) and both IQ and SQ.
  • Findings suggest a potential link between Ayurvedic constitutional factors and cognitive/social abilities in children with intellectual disabilities.
Abstract

Keywords:
DoshaPrakritiintelligence quotientmaladaptive behaviorperformance quotientsocial quotient

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