Reflective thinking, allyship and mental well-being: a correlational study

ABSTRACT

Detrimental social behaviour radiates from vicious societies. Injustice, insecurity, and discrimination are hitches in social well-being; it generates psychosocial challenges to society. Endorsing congruent social behaviour initiates social well-being and establishes a secure and peaceful society. Allyship practice is wayfaring towards social well-being, but it takes a toll on the mental well-being of allies. Mental well-being contributes to individuals’ productivity, creativity, and overall social relationship. The present study aims to understand the relationship between reflective thinking, allyship, and mental well-being. The sample consists of 496 undergraduate students. The study further suggests that reflective thinking can envisage allyship and mental well-being. Reflection is a scientific inquiry and disciplined way of thinking; it helps to develop appropriate attitudes and beliefs toward other social groups. The study highlighted the significance of reflection in altruistic behaviour like allyship and in mental well-being. It also underlines the necessity to focus more on the well-being of allies.

KEYWORDS:

• Reflective thinking
• allyship
• mental well-being

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No potential conflict of interest was reported by the author(s).

Notes

1. Uti Kulintjakuis a Pitjantjatjara phrase, it means to think and understand clearly, emerges from the Nagaanyatjarra Pitjantjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council (NPYWC) in Central Australia with a community development approach (Togni, 2017).

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M. Mulik

Madhumati Mulik obtained a master’s degree in Industrial Psychology and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Psychology. My current occupation is serving as an Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Allied & Behavioural Sciences, located in Amity University, Maharashtra. The field of my research interest encompasses Multicultural Personality, Reflective Behaviour, Personality, and Organisational Behaviour.

G. Gawali

Gautam Gawali is a Professor and Director of AIBAS, Amity University, Mumbai. He was formerly a Head of the Department of Applied Psychology, at the University of Mumbai and Ex. Director, ICSSR, WRC. He presented research papers and chaired the session at the British Psychological Society in the UK and at the centenary Conference of NCDA, USA. He was invited speaker at University College London, UK. Around 50 publications and 5 books on his credit.