Perceived Family and Social Environment - A Study on Inhabitants Belonging to North, Central and South Zone of Kolkata City

Debashree Sinha, Dr. Swaha Bhattacharya

Abstract: The aim of the present investigation is to study the family and social environment as perceived by the inhabitants belonging to North, Central and South zone of Kolkata city.90 inhabitants (30 from North, 30 from Central and 30 from South zone) belonging to Kolkata city were selected as sample. Perceived Family Environment Questionnaire and Perceived Social Environment Questionnaire along with a General Information Schedule were administered to the selected group of subjects by giving proper instruction. Findings revealed that inhabitants belonging to North, Central and South zone of Kolkata city have expressed negatively in four significant areas related to perceived family environment viz. , children are more pampered by providing material goods, demanding relationship, neglecting attitude towards elderly people, poor relationship among family members. In case of perceived social environment, seven important areas have been identified where inhabitants belonging to North, Central and South zone of Kolkata have expressed negatively. The significant factors are antisocial activities, over-density related problem, rape, too much diversity, gender discrimination, increasing cyber-crime and lack of awareness regarding human rights.

Keywords: Perceived Family Environment and Perceived Social Environment