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    A study of linguistic diversity and lexical attrition in punjabi language in okara district
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) Bilal Yasin
    This research thesis delves into the intricate dynamics of linguistic diversity and lexical attrition, focusing on insights derived from a quantitative questionnaire administered to 150 participants and open ended questionnaire administered to 20 participants. Employing IBM SPSS Statistics software for quantitative analysis and thematic analysis for qualitative exploration, the study sheds light on various aspects of language attitudes, proficiency levels, and preferences among individuals, particularly within the Okara community. Findings reveal valuable insights into the balance of gender representation, language proficiency levels, and favored languages among participants. However, limitations such as sample size constraints, geographic scope, and potential biases are identified, warranting caution in interpreting the findings. To address these limitations, recommendations for future researchers are provided, emphasizing the importance of expanding sample sizes, diversifying geographic scopes, employing mixed-methods approaches, using objective proficiency measures, considering cross-cultural variability, mitigating response biases, validating findings, acknowledging temporal contexts, and embracing open science practices. By integrating these recommendations into future research endeavors, scholars can further elucidate the complexities of linguistic diversity and lexical attrition, contributing to a deeper understanding of language dynamics in diverse sociocultural contexts.