Chapter 31 :The GRID Study in India

Authors : A. Hejmadi

Abstract : The GRID study was conducted in Pune, India, using the Hindi language. 122 participants filled out questionnaires containing 144 questions on the GRID questionnaire. Results revealed a general distinction on the VALENCE dimension between positive and negative emotions. New evidence on compassion and contentment revealed these as distinctive in terms of evaluation and social relevance. Finer distinctions were not found; possible causes relating to participant characteristics of unfamiliarity and lack of understanding are discussed in the chapter. Methodological issues in administration such as technicalities and translation are mentioned. These will be useful directives to future researchers in the field.

Keywords : India Hindi Compassion Contentment VALENCE Methodology Participants Future directives