Browsing by Author "Huma Asif"

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    Gender differences in mate selection preferences in unmarried adults
    (UMT.Lahore, 2020) Asma Tariq; Fabeeha Ashraf; Huma Asif
    The study was conducted to find out the relationship between gender differences and mate selection differences. It was hypothesized that a) there is like to be a significant difference between gender and mate selection preferences. The sample consisted of 100 participants (Men=46 and Women= 54) with the age range of above 20-30 years (M=23.15; SD= 2.67). Purposive sampling technique was used to recruit only those participants who fulfilled the inclusion criteria of research (Robinson, 2014). Data was collected through online and direct in person. Mate selection preferences scale was used to evaluate relationship between gender differences and mate selection preferences. Results were discussed with reference to western and indigenous researches. The results showed that there is highly significant and positive relationship between gender differences and mate selection preferences. Significant relationship between gender differences and mate selection preferences was found appreciative, aware of rights of others, belongs to same sect, broad minded, caring, communicative, faithful to spouse, good character, good looking, loving, obedient and understanding. Such investigations and research paper will benefit young adults better choose compatible spouse.
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    Paranoid tendencies, family environment, embitterment, psychosocial adaptation in young adults
    (UMT Lahore, 2024) Huma Asif
    The current study aimed to assess the relationship between paranoid tendencies, cohesive family environment, embitterment, and psychological adaptation in young adults. The study was conducted using a correlation research design to examine 410 young adults aged 18 to 30 from university students in Lahore.. The Scales used were the Paranoid Tendencies Scale, Family Cohesion Scale, Embitterment Scale and Psychosocial Adaptation Scale. Data was analysed using SPSS version 21. Findings of the correlation analysis showed that paranoid tendencies were negatively correlated with family cohesion and psychosocial adaptation, while positively correlated with embitterment. A cohesive Family environment was significantly negatively relationship related to embitterment and positively associated with psychosocial adaptation. Meanwhile embitterment significantly shared a negative relationship with psychosocial adaptation. The outcomes of hierarchical regression analysis indicated that sub-factors of paranoid tendencies, such interpersonal mistrust or social isolation, were negative predictors of psychosocial adaptation. Conversely, sub factors of Family Cohesive Scale, such as balanced cohesion and balanced communication, were positive predictors of psychosocial adaption. The results of parallel mediator analysis indicated that a cohesive family environment was a complete mediator between paranoid tendencies and psychosocial adaptation. The findings were discussed in the context of Pakistan. The implications of the study was provide a better understanding of the factors associated with paranoid tendencies, family environment, embitterment, and psychosocial adaption in young adults .this study also helps to fill the gaps in previous research and provide new directions to the future studies.