Minahil NaeemLaiba Adil2025-11-272025-11-272024https://escholar.umt.edu.pk/handle/123456789/13094The 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.enThesis