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    Gaslighting, emotional abuse, and mental health in romantic relationships among young adults
    (UMT.Lahore, 2024) AEMAN JAVED; ANZA IMTIAZ
    This study investigates the relationship between gaslighting, and emotional abuse, and their effects on mental well-being among young adults in romantic relationships. It is hypothesized that(i) gaslighting and emotional abuse will be negatively correlated with mental well-being among young adults, (ii) gaslighting is positively correlated with emotional abuse among young adults, (iii) gaslighting and emotional abuse will negatively predict mental well-being among young adults, and (iv) there will be significant gender differences in gaslighting, emotional abuse, and mental well-being among young adults. The research was conducted on University of Management and Technology (UMT) students, with a sample size of 204 participants. Data were collected using the Gaslighting in Relationships Scale (GRS; Hailes & Goodman, 2019), the Emotional Blackmail Inventory (Boon & Jansen, 2019), and the Mental Health Inventory (Veit & Ware, 1983). Findings revealed significant correlations between higher levels of gaslighting and emotional abuse and poorer mental health outcomes, including increased anxiety and decreased self-esteem. Multiple linear regression analyses indicate that gaslighting serves as a predictor of mental well-being, further emphasizing the detrimental impact of emotional abuse on young adults. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities of emotional abuse and gaslighting, underscoring the importance of awareness and intervention in romantic relationships among young adults.A