Browsing by Author "Mariam Khawar"

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    Group cohesion and its impact on imposter syndrome and job productivity
    (UMT Lahore, 2025) Mariam Khawar
    This study investigates the influence of group cohesion on impostor syndrome and job productivity, with cyberloafing examined as a potential moderator across different work environments in Pakistan. Guided by Social Identity Theory, the Job Demands-Resources (JD-R) Model, and Self-Determination Theory, the research sought to clarify how interpersonal team dynamics, perceived work environment, and digital behaviors jointly shape employee outcomes. A cross-sectional design was employed with a final sample of 291 employees working in both office-based and co-working/remote settings. Data were collected using validated instruments: the Impostor Syndrome Scale (ISS), Individual Work Performance Questionnaire (IWPQ), Employee’s Workplace Cyberloafing Scale (EWCS), Erlangen Team Cohesion at Work Scale (ETC), and the Work Environment Scale (WES). Statistical analyses included correlations, multiple regressions, and mediation/moderation models. The findings revealed that group cohesion emerged as a significant positive predictor of job performance, demonstrating that cohesive teams foster stronger productivity outcomes. Perceived work environment also showed a positive impact on performance. Mediation analyses showed that person–environment fit partially mediated the relationship between environmental conditions and job performance, while in the case of impostor syndrome, mediation reversed the overall relationship. Moderation analyses found no significant role of cyberloafing in altering the effects of person–environment fit on impostor feelings or productivity. These results contribute to organizational psychology by offering context-specific insights from the Pakistani corporate sector, with practical implications for leadership, HR policies, and workplace design aimed at balancing productivity with employee well-being. Keywords: Group Cohesion; Impostor Syndrome; Cyberloafing; Job Productivity; Work Environment; Person–Environment Fit; Organizational Psychology; Pakistan
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    Social media usage integration
    (UMT.Lahore, 2022) Mariam Khawar; Sehar Farooq; Muzammil Shehzadi; Zainab Shehzadi
    This research was initiated to explore the relationship between social media integration, perceived body image and life satisfaction among young adults who are in relationships. For this purpose data was collected via purposive sampling from311 young adults age ranging from 18 to 30 (M=151, F=160). The participants were included who had been in a relationship previously or were currently in a relationship for longer than 3 months while actively using social media apps (Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram) with private cellular devices and internet access. The participants were briefed about the research purpose and right to withdraw beforehand to ensure their complete confidence. The data collected via questionnaire survey method while being confidential about their identity and safety no names or initials were asked as well. The findings showed that there was a significantly negative correlation between the subscales of social media usage integration (and emotional connection) and perceived body image. However the other subscale of social media usage integration (and Routines) had significantly positive correlation with perceived body image and life satisfaction. Emotional Intimacy however, had a visible gender difference during t test analysis via SPSS. The findings duly explored the correlation and significance to the variables however the emotional intimacy scores were higher in men than that of women. As prescribed via literature women tend to attain a deeper level of emotional intimacy than that of men making it difficult to correlate with the standing points. As well as the gender difference regarding body image proved that females had higher body image perceptions than that of men.