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Article History

Received: 27 July 2024

Accepted: 7 March 2025

First Online: 29 September 2025

Declarations

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: Although the descriptive nature of the research ensured minimal risk to participants, all procedures were carried out with the highest regard for ethical considerations. Informed consent was obtained from all participants before their inclusion in the study ensuring the protection of their rights and confidentiality. The study involved a questionnaire survey without assessing any sensitive personal data which posed no risk to the health or well-being of the respondents. This study was conducted following the ethical standards laid down in the 1964 Declaration of Helsinki and the American Psychological Association, 2017. Data collection and publication adhered strictly to the ethical guidelines and regulations set forth by the Ethics Review Board of Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University, Srinagar Garhwal, Uttarakhand, India.

: Informed consent was obtained from all participants involved in this study, including consent to participate and publish.

: The authors declare no competing interests.