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This book discusses youth development in the Indian context. It reviews the demographic and socio-economic background and future prospects of youth, the role of family and culture in their development, changing political and socio-economic situations, mental health and well-being of the youth, and skill development programmes and policies

Street Children: The Paradox of Untapped Human Resources -- Child Trafficking for Prostitution: The Exploitation of Poverty-stricken Situation -- Slum Children: Innocent Victims of the Social Reality -- Child Labour: A Global Challenge -- Children Under Institutional Care: Ensuring Quality Care and Safety

PurposeThe study aims to establish the effect of personal resourcefulness and marital adjustment on job satisfaction and life satisfaction of working women in India.Design/methodology/approachA total of 300 women are studied – 100 each in the working women, home‐based working women, and homemakers categories – using the following scales: socio economic status scale, general health questionnaire, self‐esteem inventory, life satisfaction scale, perceived stress scale, marital adjustment scale, the self‐control schedule, and job satisfaction questionnaire.FindingsIt is found that the home‐based working women are the least stressed, most well adjusted, and the most satisfied with their careers among the groups studied. Their ways of perceiving and handling stress are found to be more effective than those used by women in the other two groups.Practical implicationsThe study implicates women friendly work policies – like flexible job hours and home office – as well as a cooperative home environment and assistance for housework. Stress relief programmes, yoga and an overall change of attitude towards housework, female employees and sex roles are needed.Originality/valueThe study shows that a positive attitude towards their work in the family and adoption of practical family‐friendly policies by organizations is likely to enhance productivity for the female workforce. Various need‐based interventions are suggested.