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Item Game addiction, attachment(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Easha Ejaz:; Hafiz Umair; Zunaira RasheedGame addiction become an ever-increasing part of many adults' lives. The excessive game playing denominated as game addiction. Which have been discussed in this recent research. The aim of the present study was the investigation of the addictive prospective of gaming as well as the relationship between game addictions, sensation seeking, attachment style and borderline personality traits. The sample comprised of 150 participants. The age range of participants was 18 - 25 years and sample strategy is non probability purposive sample was used. The adult game addiction scale (AGAS), Adult Attachment scale (AAS), sensation seeking inventory (SSI) and borderline personality inventory (BPI) was used in this study. The findings show that Positive correlation existed between more time spending on games and Borderline Personality tendencies. Moreover, more time spend on video games was found to be positively associated with video game addiction. Video game addiction score was found to be positively associated with sensation seeking scale scores. Positive correlation existed between sensation seeking scale scores and sensation seeking subscale "Novelty" scores. The results of regression analysis revealed that Sensation seeking was found to be negative sigmficant predictor of Borderline Personality tendencies whereas Video game addiction engagement was found to be significant and positive predictor of Borderline personality tendenciesItem A qualitative analysis to identify psychosocial factors of suicidal ideation among adolescents in chitral(UMT.Lahore, 2019) SOBIA GULSuicidal ideation reported as self-generated thoughts about committing suicide or any (O’Leary et al. 2006). It could be stated as thoughts, visions, creativity and imaginations regard to suicidal behavior emerges to take one’s own life (Raue et al., 2006). The present study was aimed to identify the psychosocial risk factors of suicidal ideation among adolescents in Chitral. The sample consisted of 7 female adolescents from different district of Chitral with age range of 15 to 20 years. Through purposive sampling the data was collected and the instrument used was semi structured interviews. Nineteen sub themes were emerged that were related to psychosocial risk factors of suicidal ideation. Our result demonstrated that family related problems, family rivalry, relative interference and education related problems were common among them. Furthermore, personal crisis like hopelessness and helplessness were leading thoughts to suicidal ideations whereas anxiety and perceived burdensomeness were novel findings in this research. Moreover, these psychosocial factors like, societal pressure and significance of family and relatives’ interference were negatively affecting the adolescents’ mental as well as social lives. The novel findings were there was an extreme generational gap between parent and children as well as education that children were more educated than the parents. These were the mere apprehensions that were disrupting the wellbeing of the adolescents.Item Parenting style(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Areej Arif; Farwa ArifIt was hypothesized that self-silencing is likely to have negative relation on the marital satisfaction and authoritative parenting style has likely to have negative relation with marriage satisfaction, whereas it was a correlational study with, 125 married women from three cities (Lahore, Multan and Sheikhupura) participated in the study. The age range of married women ranged from 25-50 years with mean of 34 and standard deviation of 7.31. Non probability purposive sampling method was used to draw a sample. Parenting Styles Scale developed by Gelsma, Arrindell, Veen and Emmelkamp (1991), The Silencing of Self-scale by Dana Jack (2017) and Marital Satisfaction Scale by Mehwish Munir (2016) were used for assessment. The results revealed that authoritative father and authoritative mother were found to be positively significantly correlated with self-silencing and marital satisfaction. Whereas authoritarian and Permissive father and mother authoritative mother were found to be significantly negatively correlated with self-silencing and marital satisfaction. While self-silencing and its sub factors self-silencing, externalize self-perception, care as self-sacrifice and divided self-silencing the self were found to be significantly positively correlated with marital satisfaction. The results of direct effect showed that authoritative mother and authoritative father was found to be significant positive predictors of self-silencing and marital satisfaction. Whereas authoritarian mother and authoritarian father was found to be significant negative predictors of self-silencing and marital satisfaction. While permissive mother and father was found to be non-significant predictor of self-silencing and marital satisfaction. Moreover, self-silencing was found to be significant positive predictor of marital satisfaction. With the help of this study we can conclude that by changing parenting styles can change marital satisfaction whereas self-silencing also plays an important part.Item Dark tetrad(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Khushbakht PariThe objective of this research was to identify whether a relationship exists between the Dark Tetrad, Impulsivity and Cyberbullying among young adults. It was proposed that there would be a relationship between the dark tetrad, impulsivity and cyberbullying behaviors among young people. It was also hypothesized that impulsivity would act as a predictor of cyberbullying. It was a co-relational research with cross-sectional design. The data was collected from 190 university students (men=95, women=95) from different universities with age ranging from 18-26 years (M=21.09, SD=1.94), using convenient sampling technique. The Dirty Dozen Scale (Jonason & Webster, 2010), CAST (Buckels & Paulhus, 2014), BIS-11 (Patton, Stanford, & Barratt, 1995) and Cyber Victim and Bullying Scale (CVB) (Cetin, Yaman, & Peker, 2011) were used as the assessment tools. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation Analysis showed that a positive relationship exists between the Dark Tetrad traits, Impulsivity and Cyberbullying. In addition, the results of Hierarchical Regression Analysis proved that Sadism and Impulsivity are predictors of Cyberbullying among young adults. The regression analysis also identified a negative association between gender and cyberbullying. According to these findings, it can be extrapolated that, in order to reduce cyberbullying prevalence, young adults’ use of social media be monitored. In addition, the use of impulsivity-oriented interventions can also prove to be beneficial.Item Study of religiosity with disgust playing as a mediator role in relationship with ocd or oc tendencies in clinical and non-clinical population(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Hafiza Qaria Aisha BatoolThe purpose of the study was to determine the relationship between disgust, religiosity and OC tendencies. The study examines the effect of disgust as a mediator between religiosity and OC tendencies. A sample consists of 75 diagnosed OCD patients and 75 non-clinical individuals. Purposive sampling was used. Correlational research design was used in the research. Age range of the individual is from 20 to 50.Mean value is 1.74 and standard deviation value is .440.Data was analyzed by using different analysis. The results demonstrated that disgust, religiosity and OC tendencies were significantly correlated with each other. Mediation analysis revealed that disgust plays a mediator role between OC tendencies and religiosity. Results demonstrate that disgust and OC tendencies were significantly correlated with each other. Difference between disgust and OC tendencies was seen in clinical and non-clinical individuals whereas; religiosity shows no difference between both populations. These findings indicate that the tendency for highly religious Muslims to experience greater OC tendencies is related to their disgust sensitivity.Item Relationship of fear of missing out(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Nimra khalid; Ammara sanaullahThe present study intended to examine Fear of missing out, Phubbing and Psychological distress among university students. It was hypothesize that there is a significant relationship between phubbing, FOMO and psychological distress for university students. It was also hypothesize that phubbing and FOMO are likely to predict psychological distress in university students. Correlation research design and convenient sampling strategy were used in the current study. The sample was comprised of 260 University students, with the age range of 20 -27 years. Fear of Missing out Scale. The Generic Scale of Phubbing and Psychological Distress Scale were used to assess the study variables. Pearson product moment correlation and multiple regression analysis were used to analyze data. The result indicated that there is no correlation between fear of missing out and psychological distress among university students. Furthermore, results showed that Phubbing is significantly correlated with psychological distress among university students. Results also showed that FOMO is not the predictor of psychological distress among university students. Whereas, the present study revealed that pubbing is a strong predictor of psychological distress among university students. The study used in educational institutions to create awareness regarding adolescents’ behaviour of being dependent on social media.Item Interpersonal reactivity(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Syeda Laraib AliThe study was aimed to find out the relationship between Interpersonal Reactivity, Adult Attachment Styles, and Religious-Spiritual Well Being. The research design was cross-sectional correlation. Data was collected from private and government institutions. The sample consisted of 190 young adults, while employing convenient sampling strategy with age range 18-28 (M= 22.05, SD=2.4). Assessment tools used in the study were; Interpersonal Reactivity Index, Adult Attachment Styles and Multidimensional Inventory- Religious/Spiritual Well Being. The data was statistically analyzed through SPSS. Pearson Product Moment correlation was implied through which religious-spiritual wellbeing was found to be negatively correlated to attachment style while a positive correlation with interpersonal reactivity. Among demographics; age, gender, institution type, and living condition, played a really significant in predicting the above mentioned relationship. Linear regression analysis indicated that anxious and dependent attachment styles were positively related to religiosity-spirituality. While close attachment pattern was found to be negatively correlated with religious-spiritual wellbeing. Furthermore, perspective taking, empathic concern, and fantasy were positively related to religious-spiritual wellbeing. Yet, the personal distress was negatively correlated with religious-spiritual wellbeing.Item Normative male alexithymia(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Maryam ManzoorHaving insight about inner world makes a person realize about his emotions and feelings. When a person know about his sentiments, he can respond according to his needs. Knowing his own emotions help him to express them in appropriate way. Normative male alexithymia makes the person suffer from emotion blindness. The main objective of this study was to find the relationship between normative male alexithymia, use of music and aggression in young adult males. Scales used in this study were NMAS (Normative Male Alexithymia Scale), UMI (Use of Music Inventory) and RPQ (Reactive Proactive Questionnaire).A sample of 200 university students were collected from different institutes. The data collected was analyzed by using SPSS involve correlation and regression. Results of study shows that there is positive and significant relationship between normative male alexithymia and reactive aggression but no relationship between NMA and proactive aggression. They also suggest that NMA have no relationship with emotional use of music while it shows positive and significant relationship with cognitive and background use of music. So we come up with conclusion having deprived of inner feelings makes them act reactively but proactively due to poor insight of inner world. Which proceeds further with music use and suggest that emotion blindness is so much deeply rooted in NMA individuals that they even don’t prefer emotional usage of music and prefer cognitive along with background music use.Item Materialism(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Khadija Jamil; Mehreen BashirThe current study investigated materialism, brand Consciousness and psychological distress in University Students. It was a cross-sectional study and 190 students ranged in ages between 18–28 years from universities participated in the study. A convenience sampling method was used to draw a sample. The research revealed there was likely to be relationship materialism, brand consciousness and psychological distress in University Students. There positive predictive role of materialism between, brand consciousness and psychological distress in University Students. Materialism (MVS), brand consciousness Scale, and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) were used for assessment. The results revealed materialism negatively correlate with brand consciousness and psychological distress. Whereas, it had a significant positive relationship with relationship status. Pearson product-moment correlation revealed that brand consciousness has a significant positive relationship with psychological distress and family system. While it negatively correlates with institute and income. Pearson product-moment correlation revealed that psychological distress was positively significantly correlated with age and birth order. The Hierarchal regression was conducted to identify the predictors of materialism from brand Consciousness and psychological distress. Brand Consciousness and psychological distress variables emerge as a significant positive predictor of materialism.Item Peer acceptance rejection(UMT.Lahore, 2019)The current study investigated peer acceptance rejection, loneliness and psychological distress among students. It was a cross-sectional study and 200 students from universities participated. Students recruited in this research ranged in ages between 18–28 years. Convenience sampling method was used to draw sample. Hypotheses were that: there is likely to be a relationship between peer acceptance rejection loneliness and psychological distress; there is predicting role of peer acceptance rejection in students’ loneliness and psychological distress. Best-friend Acceptance-Rejection Questionnaire (BFARQ), UCLA Loneliness Scale and Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) were used for assessment. The results revealed that peer acceptance rejection and all its subscales negatively correlated with loneliness. Furthermore, peer acceptance rejection and its subscales i.e. warmth, hostility, in differential neglect and undifferentiated rejection had inverse relationship with psychological distress. However, loneliness and psychological distress have a significant positive relationship. Linear Regression analysis revealed that peer acceptance rejection emerged as a significant predictor of loneliness and psychological distressItem Homesickness(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Maryam Fatima; Muhammad Asif KhanThe present research aimed to examine the relationship between homesickness, academic self-efficacy and academic adjustment in hostelite students. The sample was consisted of N = 180 (girls, n= 90; boys, n=90) hostelite students with age range 18 to 22 years taken from different university hostels of Lahore. Non probability purposive sampling techniques was used. Derivation of Homesickness (Archer et al., 1998). Student Self-efficacy Scale (Rowbothan, 2013) and the Academic Adjustment Scales (Anderson, 2016) were used for assessment. The results of Pearson product moment revealed homesickness was negatively significantly correlated with academic self-efficacy, academic adjustment (academic life style and academic achievement) and percentage. Academic self-efficacy was positively significantly correlated with academic adjustment and its subscales, and negatively correlated with gender. Academic adjustment was positively significantly correlated with percentage. Result of independent sample t-test showed that significant difference found between males and females in subscales of homesickness (disliking university, attachment to home), academic self-efficacy, and subscales of academic adjustment (academic life style, academic achievements) and males reported high on all more than females. The results of hierarchal regression showed that Academic self-efficacy was found to be significant positive predictor of academic adjustment and its subscales. Disliking university was found to be a negative significant predictor of academic adjustment and academic motivation. Attachment to home, family visit hostel was found to be a significant positive predictor of academic motivation. These findings would help institute and students to manage their homesickness and academic adjustment problems through academic self-efficacy.Item Perception regarding sex education among undergraduate female students(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Ayesha Khan; Sadia NawazThe basic aim of the study was to explore sources regarding sex education among females, and to know about female’s perceptions and difficulties encountered by them in regard of sex education. Sample was compromised of undergraduate females, between the age ranges of 20-23 years. Sample was gathered by employing convenience sampling. Three focus groups were conducted, each compromised of six participants. Data was analyzed by using thematic approach in which deductive method was used and fifteen themes emerged. According to the female participants, sex education should consider as a basic primary knowledge. Sex education is very important for every age group, but unfortunately majority doesn’t get sex education at appropriate age. It is very important to have comfortable and trustworthy bonding with child. Most of the children don’t share problems with their parents due to lack of bonding. Many female have shared that sex education is considered as taboo because parents usually restrict their daughters while talking on this topic. Some mothers usually talk to their daughters about hormonal changes but neglect sons. Initial sex education helps to reduce childhood abuses but unfortunately most of the individuals get their sex education through different mediums instead of their parents. The difficulties in attaining sex education includes social, cultural and personal values. Rural areas faced the most sexual and medical problems due to lack of education and shame which is associated with bodily changes among both genders. Sexually transmitted diseases remain untreated in rural areas. This study helps to understand different perspectives, sources and difficulties in acquiring sex education. The study will be helpful for further research on sex education in Pakistan.Item Sexting attitude(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Mubashra Nasir; Hafiza Saba; Maria FayyazThe present research was aimed to examine the relationship among sexting attitudes, romantic attachment styles and mental health of adults in romantic relationship. The sample was consisted of N=160 (n=80 males, n=80 females) romantic relationship taken from Lahore city and age range of the participants was 18-35 years. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used. Sexting Attitudes- Revised Scale (Weisskirch & Delevi, 2011), Experiences in Close Relationship Revised Questionnaire (Fraley, Waller & Brennan, 2000) and Mental Health Continuum Short Form (Keyes, 2002) were used as assessment measures. The results of Pearson product correlation showed that there was a significant positive relationship found among anxiety and perceived risk, fun & carefree with avoidant attachment style and emotional well-being. Anxiety had significant negative relationship with mental health and its subscales (emotional well-being, social well-being, psychological well-being) and perceived risk is negatively correlated with emotional and social well-being. The results of Independent sample t-test revealed significant gender differences. Females reported high on anxious and avoidant attachment style and on perceived risk; subscale of sexting attitude as compared to males. Whereas males reported high on subscale of sexting attitude (fun and carefree, relational expectations) and subscale of mental health (emotional well-being and social well-being) as compared to females. The results of hierarchical regression analysis showed that anxious attachment style was a significant predictor of mental health and moderation analysis showed that avoidant attachment style strengthened the positive relationship between sexting attitudes and mental health. The findings of current research are thought provoking in the context of our cultural and religious norms. The finding would help mental health professionals to plan intervention and channelize thought patterns of adults behind sexting behaviors in their risky situations related to sexting.Item Self-efficacy(UMT.Lahore, 2019) Aleena NasirThis study assessed the self-efficacy, performance anxiety and impact of Covid -19 among students. It was quantitative research. The present study finds out the relationship between self-efficacy, performance anxiety and COVID-19 among university students. This study explore how the sense of self efficacy positively and negatively impacts the performance anxiety and how COVID-19 impacts on university students’ mental and physical health. We conduct online data from 152 university students .Correlation design was used in this study convenient sampling strategy was used in this research. It was hypothesized that there must be a relationship between self-efficacy, performance anxiety and impact of covid-19 in students. There is likely to be a positive relationship between performance anxiety and impact of covid-19 among students .Online data was conducted from college and university students from age range 18-25 years or above. Male and female participants was included for data collection. 152 participants were included for data collection. Data was not collected from the students who are below 18 years. This study identified by the results and hypothesis. So, the result of this study shown by analysis that self-efficacy, performance and impact of Covid –have relationship with each other.