Browsing by Author "Ayesha Waheed"

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    A textual analysis of ethnic and gendered identities of tribal women in the bride and samira and samir
    (UMT Lahore, 2022) Ayesha Waheed
    The construction of ethnic and gender identities is one of the major debates of 21st century. This research thoroughly analyzes the construction of these identities in context of the South Asian Muslim societies as presented in the primary texts. It evaluates the gendered ethnic identities of tribal women of Afghanistan and Pakistan, as presented by Sidhwa and Shakib. It also focuses on the fact that identities are constructed based on individual and social factors which may lead to identity change. It is evident in the novels under study that the female protagonists, Samira, and Zaitoon, undergo identity change during the struggles of identity construction. This study examines the construction of ethnic and gendered identities mainly through Breakwell’s Identity Process Theory (IPT). Qualitative research method is used for the textual analysis of primary texts that are, Samira and Samir by Siba Shakib, and the Bride by Bapsi Sidhwa.
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    Attachment styles, pornography use, emotional suppression and sexual compulsive behaviors in young adults
    (UMT, Lahore, 2025) Ayesha Waheed
    The present study aimed to examine the relationship between attachment styles, pornography use, emotional suppression, and compulsive sexual behaviors in young adults. Employing a correlational and cross-sectional research design, a sample of 300 university students (n=142 males, n=158 females) from Lahore was selected using purposive sampling. Data was collected using demographic sheet along with standardized measures, including the Revised Adult Attachment Style Scale (Anjum & Batool, 2016), Pornography Consumption Inventory (Reid et al., 2011), Emotion Regulation Scale (Durrani & Mahmood, 2016), and Compulsive Sexual Behavior Inventory-13 (Miner et al., 2017). Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS 25, incorporating correlation analysis, linear regression, independent sample t-tests, and ANOVA. The findings revealed weak but significant positive associations between attachment styles (close, dependent, and anxious) and pornography use. Additionally, emotional suppression exhibited a weak positive correlation with anxious and close attachment styles and emerged as a significant predictor of compulsive sexual behaviors. A weak yet significant association was also found between pornography use and compulsive sexual behaviors. Furthermore, gender differences were observed, with males reporting higher levels of pornography use and compulsive sexual behaviors compared to females. These findings highlight the need for further research to explore underlying psychological mechanisms and the development of targeted interventions to address compulsive sexual behaviors in young adults.
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    Order of Acquisition of English Vocabulary by Pakistani ESL Learners of Grade I, II and III
    (UMT Lahore, 2017) Ayesha Waheed
    Language learners and teachers have always been keen to know the acquisition of words or vocabulary items both in case of first language and second language, but few bothered to explore how vocabulary acquisition order and techniques can be effectively developed for grooming new young learners. The purpose of this study was to find vocabulary acquisition and language maturation among young ESL learners in the light of order of new word learning order in terms of their cognitive process as compared to the order given the English books published by Punjab Textbook Board. Quantitative methodology has been used in this study. Grade 1, 2, and 3 students were asked to recognise different categorised words. This study analysed and concluded all hidden avenues with regards to natural order of learning vocabulary by young Pakistani ESL learners of initial grades, i.e., Grade I, II and III. The study covered natural order of learning English vocabulary by Pakistani ESL learners at an initial stage and it further probed into whether English text books published for these grades reflect true order of learning vocabulary or not, and the finding transpired that Punjab Textbook Board failed to demonstrate exact reflection in its English books as natural order demands. The study was significant because it provided guidelines to teachers for effective teaching of vocabulary and the policy makers for designing appropriate curriculum and making amendments in the contents of English text books. This topic is chosen with the consideration of setting goals and objectives of excellence in ESL vocabulary at preparatory level. For young Pakistani ESL learners, it is essential to design policies and course books in the light of new orientations of vocabulary learning based on facts, verifiable and authentic research so that they may be able to learn English vocabulary without any ambiguity. The findings transpire that Punjab Textbook Board books are not following the natural order of acquisition of vocabulary in early grades like Grade 1, 2, and 3 and it needs reconsideration and review for better learning and results.
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    Order of acquisition of English vocabulary by Pakistani ESL learners of grade I, II and III
    (University of Management and Technology Lahore, 2017) Ayesha Waheed
    Language learners and teachers have always been keen to know the acquisition of words or vocabulary items both in case of first language and second language, but few bothered to explore how vocabulary acquisition order and techniques can be effectively developed for grooming new young learners. The purpose of this study was to find vocabulary acquisition and language maturation among young ESL learners in the light of order of new word learning order in terms of their cognitive process as compared to the order given the English books published by Punjab Textbook Board. Quantitative methodology has been used in this study. Grade 1, 2, and 3 students were asked to recognise different categorised words. This study analysed and concluded all hidden avenues with regards to natural order of learning vocabulary by young Pakistani ESL learners of initial grades, i.e., Grade I, II and III. The study covered natural order of learning English vocabulary by Pakistani ESL learners at an initial stage and it further probed into whether English text books published for these grades reflect true order of learning vocabulary or not, and the finding transpired that Punjab Textbook Board failed to demonstrate exact reflection in its English books as natural order demands. The study was significant because it provided guidelines to teachers for effective teaching of vocabulary and the policy makers for designing appropriate curriculum and making amendments in the contents of English text books. This topic is chosen with the consideration of setting goals and objectives of excellence in ESL vocabulary at preparatory level. For young Pakistani ESL learners, it is essential to design policies and course books in the light of new orientations of vocabulary learning based on facts, verifiable and authentic research so that they may be able to learn English vocabulary without any ambiguity. The findings transpire that Punjab Textbook Board books are not following the natural order of acquisition of vocabulary in early grades like Grade 1, 2, and 3 and it needs reconsideration and review for better learning and results.
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    Victimization of Upper Class Women Due to Infertility in DHA Lahore Punjab.
    (UMT.lahore, 2022) Muhammad Saad Jameel; Ayesha Waheed