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Item Emotional neglect, identity issues and academic problems in adolescents(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Tooba ShahzadThe research study aimed to explore the relationship between emotional neglect and identity issues in correlation with academic problems. A cross-sectional study design is being used among a sample of 300 college students (50% male and 50% female) aged between 15 and 19 years (M = 17.5, SD = 1.34). In this research study main hypotheses are being tested to evaluate the association, the assessment included the Emotional Neglect Scale (ENS), Identity Scale (IIS) for College Students, and School Children Problem Scale (SCPS), along with a Demographic Form. The data was analyzed using SPSS and the findings of correlation and regression analysis showed a significant relationship between emotional neglect, identity issues, and academic problems. The results revealed that emotional neglect is a predictor of identity issues and academic problems. These results hold significant implications for counsellors and clinical psychologists, emphasizing the need for tailored intervention plans and preventive measures to avert the severe consequences of emotional neglect, identity issues, and academic challenges.Item Percieved parenting styles, career decision making difficulties and mental health problems in young adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) SeeratThe current study set out to determine the relationship between the Perceived Parenting Styles, Career Decision Making Difficulties and Mental Health Problems in Young Adults. By using stratified sampling, a sample of 298 students of BS program recruited from both government and private universities of Lahore, Pakistan. In order to collect empirical data, three valid and reliable scales including questionnaires of Perceived Parenting Styles Scales, Career Decision Making Difficulties Scale and Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale were applied. The findings showed that warmth parenting had negative relationship with both career decision-making difficulties and mental health problems, also control parenting had positive relationship with both career decision making difficulties and mental health problems. Moreover, results revealed there were more career decision making difficulties among government university students and the participants of first semester have both high career decision making difficulties and mental health problems as compared to second third and fourth semester. Furthermore, career decision making difficulties had positive association with mental health problems. The study's recommendations for improving young adults' mental health trends include warmth parenting techniques and counselling facilities for students to help them determine their areas of interest and ideal careers.Item Self-concept, humor style, and psychological distress in young adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Nida SaleemThe current study aims to find out the relationship between Self-Concept, Humour Style, and Psychological Distress in Young Adults. The correlational design was used in the study. The total sample of this present study consisted of 225 undergraduates, graduate, and postgraduate young adults in the age range 18 to 25 from university students. Data was collected by using the Self-Concept Scale (SCS), Humor Styles Scale (HSS), and Mental Health Inventory (MHI). The association between Self Concept, Humour Style, and Psychological Distress was tested using the correlation analysis. Additionally, the differences among family systems were determined by using an independent sample t-test. The findings indicated that negative self-concept has a positive correlation with factors of psychological distress and there was more psychological distress in the joint family system as compare to nuclear family system. The research will shed light on the fact that how self-concept is linked with the mental health of an individual.Item Personality traits work family conflict and burnout in government schools and madrassa teachers(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Syeda Wajiha Batool SajidEducation holds immense significance in every individual's life, encompassing both government-provided education and Islamic teachings. This research aims to explore the connections between personality traits, work-family conflicts, and burnout levels among teachers in government schools and madrassas. Conducted in Lahore, Pakistan, the study employed a quantitative survey design, surveying a sample of 300 teachers selected through simple random sampling (150 from government schools and 150 from madrassas). Data collection utilized a structured questionnaire, and analysis was carried out using SPSS, employing descriptive analysis, mean calculation, reliability assessments, correlation studies, T-tests, and Anova. The findings indicated that traits like extraversion and openness to experience exhibited negative correlations with burnout, while agreeableness demonstrated a positive link. Additionally, work-family conflicts were found to be positively associated with burnout. These insights provide valuable information for addressing and mitigating burnout in teachers from diverse educational backgrounds.By exploring these relationships, the research seeks to inform strategies for preventing and addressing burnout, particularly in the context of personality characteristics and balancing work and family responsibilities.Item Peer rejection, relational aggression and depressive tendencies in young adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Sahar SadiqThis study aimed at finding the relationships between Peer Rejection, Relational Aggression and Depressive Tendencies in Young Adults. A total of 212 university students voluntarily participated which included 95 men and 117 women. With the age range of 18-24 years. Quantitative research design was used to find the correlation between Peer Rejection, Relational Aggression and Depressive Tendencies in Young Adults. Research design used was correlational research design The sample was collected from a private university from the city of Lahore After taking the informed consent, participants were provided with the demographic sheet in which they had to provide their information such as age, gender, number of siblings, birth order, family type and marital status. The measures consisted of Social Rejection in Peer Scale, Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale 21, and Relational Aggression in Adolescents Scale (Tahir & Sarwar, 2019). During the research, more number of girls participated in the research than boys. Most of the students participated were 20 years old and majority were unmarried. Most participants in the study belonged to nuclear family system. The results of correlation analysis indicated that Peer rejection has positive correlation to relational aggression and depressive tendencies.Item Family communication, career decision-making difficulties, and mental health problems in young adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) SHAMA ARSHAD ALIThe aim of current study was to find the relationship between the Family Communication, Career-Decision Making Difficulties and Mental Health Problems in Young Adults. A sample of students was recruited from government and private universities in Lahore, Pakistan, using a strategy of stratified random sampling. Questionnaires, the Family Communication Scale, Career-Decision Making Difficulties Scale and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale were utilized to collect empirical data. The findings revealed that there was significance relationship between Family Communication, Career-Decision Making Difficulties and Mental Health Problems in Young Adult. The main implication drawn from these studies is that dysfunctional family communication styles, such as poor conflict resolution, lack of support, and over-involvement, can contribute to heightened career decision making difficulties and increased risk of mental health issues among individuals.Item Family cohesion, social intelligence and internalizing & externalizing problems in urban & rural adolescents(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Hammad HassanThis research study aims to compare family cohesion, social intelligence, and internalizing and externalizing problems in adolescents in urban and rural areas. A correlational research design was used. Stratified Random sampling was used for this study. Data was collected from both urban and rural adolescents from schools and colleges. Data was collected from 304 participants and both of the genders participated equally (152 each). The data collection form started with a demographic Performa and consisted of a family cohesion scale, social intelligence scale, and school children problem scale. SPSS variant-25 was used for statistical analysis. As a result, it was found that urban adolescents exhibit significantly higher emotional behavioral problems and have higher social skills as compared to rural adolescents. Rural adolescents have a higher level of family cohesion, family communication, and family satisfaction. In gender, girls had more emotional behavioral problems as compared to boys. On the other hand, boys have a higher level of aggression, balanced cohesion, and family cohesion. Family communication was more in school-level adolescents than college-level adolescents. Externalizing and internalizing behavioral problems were found more in adolescents from nuclear family systems. Family cohesion and social intelligence were correlated with internalizing and externalizing problems in adolescents respectively.Item Emotion regulation, career decision-making difficulties, and mental health proplems in young adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Shaher BanoThe current study aimed to determine the relationship between Emotion Regulation, Career Decision-Making Difficulties, and Mental Health Problems in Young Adults. By using multistage sampling, a sample of 298 students was recruited from government and private universities in Lahore, Pakistan. To collect empirical data, the Emotion Regulation Scale for University Students, the Career Decision-Making Difficulties Questionnaire, and the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale were applied. The findings showed that emotion regulation was non-significantly correlated with young adults' career choices. Results revealed that there was a significant positive relationship between career decision-making difficulties and mental health problems in young adults and simultaneously a non-significant negative relationship between emotion regulation and mental health problems in young adults. Results also revealed that there were more career decision-making difficulties among government university students, the participants of the first semester had high career decision-making difficulties and the participants of the second semester had high mental health problems as compared to the first, third, and fourth semesters. Moreover, the study suggests improving mental health outcomes for young adults by providing emotion regulation training and counseling services to help students identify their interests and career paths more effectively.Item Metacognition awareness, curiosity and sensation seeking in university students(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Iman FarooqThe aim of the current research was to explore the relationship between metacognition awareness, curiosity, and sensation seeking in university students. A total of 311 students were selected from both government and private universities in Pakistan, with ages ranging from 18 to 25 years (M=22.29; SD=2.95). A cross-sectional research design and purposive sampling technique were utilized to gather data for analysis. Data collection involved the use of a demographic sheet, metacognition awareness inventory, five-dimensional curiosity revised scale, and sensation seeking scale. The survey was conducted, and the collected data were analyzed using SPSS to examine the significant correlations between metacognition awareness, curiosity, and sensation seeking. Findings revealed a positive correlation between metacognition awareness and curiosity, but a negative correlation between metacognition awareness and sensation seeking. Additionally, curiosity exhibited non-significant correlation with sensation seeking. Females displayed higher metacognition awareness, while males showed higher levels of curiosity and sensation seeking. Furthermore, undergraduates and students from private institutes scored higher in metacognition awareness and curiosity compared to graduates or government students, who exhibited higher levels of sensation seeking. Age, gender, and metacognition awareness were found to negatively predict sensation seeking, whereas educational level positively predicted it. The significant findings suggested potential for awareness sessions on metacognition, curiosity, and sensation seeking, informing counseling interventions for students; limitations and future research suggestions were also noted.Item Cyber victimization, self-silencing and interpersonal dependence in emerging adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Maheen ShahidThe current study aimed at knowing the relationships between cyber victimization, self silencing and interpersonal dependence in emerging adults. A total of 402 college and university students voluntarily participated (men=204 and women=198) with the age range of 17-25 (M=19.2 years). The data were taken from using demographic sheet, cyber victimization scale, self-silencing scale scale and interpersonal dependence scale. The purposive sampling strategy is used to gather data in order to determine results. The results showed that cyber victimization correlates with a significant positive relationship with interpersonal dependence. Other than that, the self-silencing has significant positive correlation with interpersonal dependence. On the contrary, self-silencing has a non significant negative association with cyber victimization Moreover, it was seen that men are more prone to cyber victimization and as compare to women having more self-silencing and interpersonal dependence. Other than that, graduate students have more scores of cyber victimization, self-silencing and mental health problems in contrast to intermediate students. Furthermore, early emerging adults have higher levels of self-silencing whereas, late emerging adults has greater level of interpersonal dependence than middle and early emerging adults. In addition, gender, education and age levels, cyber-victimization and self silencing are found to be significant positive predictors of interpersonal dependence. The prominent findings can lead to more awareness sessions regarding cyber victimization, the impact of self-silencing and interpersonal dependence, related therapeutic interventions can be designed and given to the emerging adults. The limitations and suggestions of future researches has been highlighted in the end of the study.Item Perfectionism, self-concealment, and imposter syndrome in bankers(UMT, Lahore, 2024) BISMAH SHAUKATThe main purpose of the study was to investigate the relationship between perfectionism, self-concealment and imposter syndrome in bankers. A Qualitative research method with a correlational research strategy was used and a sample of 100 participants (Male = 54, Female = 45) of mean age 30 years (SD = 6.22) was selected through random sampling technique. The measures used in this study were, a demographic form, perfectionism tendencies scale, self concealmetn scale, and Clance Imposter phenomenon scale. Results indicate a positive relationship between perfectionism, self-concealment, and imposter syndrome, with gender, education, and experience influencing these constructs. However, no significant differences in perfectionism and imposter syndrome scores based on experience. Whereas, Females had lower perfectionism scores, but the difference was not statistically significant.Item Emotional neglect, family communication, tolerance of ambiguity and self-harm in veterinary students(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Minahil Naeem; Laiba AdilThe purpose of this research study was to investigate the correlation between emotional neglect, family communication, tolerance of ambiguity, and self-harm among veterinary students. Employing a cross-sectional study design, a sample of 303 veterinary students (62.4% male and 37.7% female) with an average age of 21 (SD = 1.68) participated. The study tested the main hypotheses by assessing participants using the Emotional Neglect Scale (ENS), Family Cohesion Scale (FCS), Tolerance of Ambiguity Scale (TAS), and Self-Harm Tendencies Scale (SHTS). Utilizing SPSS for data analysis, correlation, and regression analysis indicated a significant association between emotional neglect, family communication, tolerance of ambiguity, and self-harm. The findings highlighted that emotional neglect, family communication, and tolerance of ambiguity serve as predictors for self-harm. These outcomes underscore the importance for counselors and clinical psychologists to develop tailored intervention plans and preventive measures to mitigate the severe consequences associated with emotional neglect, family communication, and tolerance of ambiguity.Item Cyber victimization, social intelligence and interpersonal dependence in emerging adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Yusra ZafarThe current study aimed at exploring the relationships between Cyber Victimization, Social Intelligence and Interpersonal Dependence in Emerging Adults. A total of 402 college and university students participated (men=204 and women=198) with the age range of 17-25 (M=19.2 years) through purposive sampling. The data were taken from using demographic sheet, Cyber Victimization scale, Social Intelligence scale and Interpersonal Dependence) scale. The results showed that cyber victimization had significant negative correlation with Social Intelligence, significant positive association with interpersonal dependence. Whereas, social intelligence has a significant negative association with interpersonal dependence. Moreover, it was seen that men were more prone to cyber victimization and less vulnerable to interpersonal dependence on the other hand no gender differences were found in social intelligence. Other than that, graduate students have more scores of cyber victimization, and interpersonal dependence in distinction to intermediate students, having more social intelligence. Furthermore, late emerging adults have higher level of cyber victimization and interpersonal dependence in them while social intelligence was higher in early emerging adults. Findings of the study would be useful for more awareness sessions regarding cyber victimization, the impact on social intelligence and interpersonal dependence, related therapeutic interventions can be designed and given to the emerging adults.Item Reaction time, social emotional development and motor coordination during middle childhood(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Syeda L. HassanThe aim of current study is to find out the relationship between Reaction Time, Motor Skills and Social-emotional Skills during Middle Childhood. A cross-sectional study design was used in which data was collected using stratified random sampling from government school students (N=250), girls (N=125) and boys (N=125). Assessment was done through tools including, Motor Coordination Scale (MSS) (Babar, 2022), Coding Test (CT) (Wechsler, 2003), Socialization Scale (SS) (Richmond & Horn, 1980). The association between Reaction Time, Motor Skills, and Socialization Skills was tested using Pearson Product Moment correlation. Additionally, the gender differences were determined by using independent sample t-test, and linear regression determined the significant predictors of Reaction time, Motor Coordination and Socialization Skills. The results depicted that motor coordination had a significant positive relationship with socialization skills (pItem Mindfulness, flow state and psychological wellbeing in young adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Emaan Irfan Lone; Haifa NadimThis study investigates the relationship between Mindfulness, Flow State and Psychological Wellbeing in young adults. A correlational design was used with a sample of N=200 university students which were equally divided by gender (n=100 males & n=100 females) which were selected through convenient sampling. The first hypothesis stated that there is a significant positive correlation between Mindfulness, Flow State, and Psychological wellbeing among young adults. The second hypothesis stated that Mindfulness and Flow state are likely to predict Psychological wellbeing in young adults. The analysis of the data was done using SPSS. The tests used to analyse the data included Correlation, Regression Analysis, T-test, and ANOVA. The results showed that there is significant positive correlation between Mindfulness and Flow State, but a significant negative correlation between Flow state and Psychological wellbeing whereas Psychological wellbeing had significant negative correlation with Mindfulness and Flow state. The results of multiple hierarchal regression showed that flow state explained 14% variance on the Psychological wellbeing with F (1,198) = 31.45, pItem Narcissism, humor style, and psychological distress in young adults(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Atiqa MurtazaThe aim of the current study is to find out the Relationship between Narcissism, Humor Style and Psychological Distress in Young Adults. The correlational design was used in the study. The total sample of this present study were consisted of 225 undergraduate, graduate and post graduate young adults consisting the age range 18 to 25 from university in Lahore district. Assessment was done through tools including, Narcissism Personality inventory (NPI) Humor Styles Scale (HSS), Mental Health Inventory (MHI). The association between Narcissism, Humor Style and Psychological Distress was tested using Pearson Product Moment Correlation. Additionally the gender differences were determined by using independent sample t-test linear regression determined the significant predictors of Narcissism, Humor Style and Psychological Distress. The finding of this study indicated that Narcissism has a positive significant correlation with psychological distress (pItem Self-objectification, beauty perception and psychological distress in young women(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Noor ul Ain Khan; Aniqa ShakeelThis study aimed to find out the relationship between self-objectification, beauty perception and psychological distress in young women. A Cross-sectional study (correlational design) was conducted. Sample consisted of N=300 university female students with age range of 18-29 years (M=20.80, SD=2.39) from private and government universities using purposive sampling. As measurement tools, Urdu Version of self-objectification Scale (SOS), Broad Conceptualization of Beauty Scale (BCBS) and Urdu Version of Depression Anxiety Stress Scale DASS-21) were used. Correlation analysis revealed that self-objectification has significant positive relationship with psychological distress while. Multi-linear Regression analysis revealed that all demographics collectively contributed variance in psychological distress. Self-objectification is significantly positive predictor of psychological distress. The t-test analysis revealed that institute differences among the Self objectification and beauty perception of the participants were observed while government students being more anxious and private students being more self objectified and beauty conscious. The research described the connection between self-objectification, and beauty perception and psychological distress in today's young women.Item Parental efficacy, social intelligence and externalizing problems in adolescents thesis(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Iqra AtaThe current study aims to find out the relationship between the Perceived Parental Efficacy, social Intelligence and externalizing problems in Adolescents. In this research correlational research design was used the sample was consist of 150 participants with 65 boys and 35 girls of age range 12-19 years. The data was collected through purposive sampling by using different measures including Perceived Parental Efficacy Scale for Adolescent, Social Intelligence Scale for Adolescents and School Children Problem Scale. The findings revealed that perceived parental efficacy was significant positive and negative considerable relationship with Social Intelligence, while School Children Problem Scale had a significant relationship with Perceived Parental Efficacy and social Intelligence. This study has different implications, which are discussed in the light of cultural context.Item Self-criticism, interpersonal difficulties, and sleep issues among university students(UMT, Lahore, 2024) MAHAM AYAZThe current study aimed to assess the relationship between self-criticism, interpersonal difficulties, and sleep issues among university students. The sample size taken was N=150 and the sample was recruited through convenient sampling. Self-Criticism Scale (CSC), Interpersonal Difficulties Scale (IPDS), and Sleep Issues Scale (SI) were used to measure the self-criticism, interpersonal difficulties, and sleep issues. The results showed that there is a positive correlation between self-criticism and sleep issues, whereas, there is a significant positive correlation between interpersonal difficulties and sleep issues. The study concludes that self-criticism, and interpersonal difficulties are positively and significantly positively correlated with sleep issues, respectively. The study implied that it can help practitioners manage sleep issues in students and provides a pathway to researcher to future in-depth studies.Item Procrastination, self-efficacy, and emotional exhaustion in university students(UMT, Lahore, 2024) Wajeeha FatimaThe aim of the current study was to investigate the association among undergraduate students between procrastination, self-efficacy, and emotional exhaustion. The population of interest consists of undergraduate students enrolled in various departments from various private and public universities. The association between these characteristics was determined using a correlational research design, and the participants were drawn from Lahore's institutions. The data were collected using a multistage sample technique, with 200 participants; 95 males and 105 females. Indigenous tools, such as the Procrastination Scale (Mahmood & Subhan, 2015), the Self-Efficacy Scale (Tabassum et al., 2003), and the Burnout Scale (Shahzad & Saleem, 2014), were used to measure procrastination, self-efficacy, and emotional exhaustion. The study used t test analysis and the Pearson Product. The results of this study showed that procrastination and emotional exhaustion had a positive correlation (r=0.47**), whereas self-efficacy and emotional exhaustion had a negative relationship (r= -0.17**). The findings of this research have important implications for educators, mental health professionals, and undergraduates. By understanding the relationship between procrastination, self-efficacy, and emotional exhaustion, interventions to assist students improve their procrastination and self-efficacy can be developed.