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Association between Perfectionism, Memory Deficits, and Generalized Anxiety in Computer Programmers
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Muhammad Awais; FA19-BPY-053; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8400
The current research study focuses on and aims to check the association or link between perfectionism, memory deficits, and generalized anxiety in computer programmers of Pakistan. The findings and results of the study show that there is a significant association or link between generalized anxiety and memory deficits and perfectionism acts as the significant moderator of generalized anxiety and memory deficits. Since the association between these variable of the study is the main and basic interest of the study and research, 457 computer programmers from different institutes were taken as the sample of the study. They all were young adults and working programmers having at least one or two-year of experiences in the field. The data was gathered through a convenient and slowball sampling technique. Generalized anxiety has a significant and negative association or link with memory deficits and perfectionism act as the moderator in generalized anxiety and memory deficits. Three assessment scales were used to check perfectionism, memory deficits, and generalized anxiety in computer programmers. The scales are the Big Three Perfectionism Scale-Short form, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Memory Deficits scale. This research study highlights the inverse relationship between 11 perfectionism and generalized anxiety among Pakistani computer programmers, suggesting that perfectionism may serve as a protective factor against stress in this demographic.
Association between Perfectionism, Memory Deficits, and Generalized Anxiety in Computer Programmers
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Muhammad Awais; FA19-BPY-053; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8400
The current research study focuses on and aims to check the association or link between perfectionism, memory deficits, and generalized anxiety in computer programmers of Pakistan. The findings and results of the study show that there is a significant association or link between generalized anxiety and memory deficits and perfectionism acts as the significant moderator of generalized anxiety and memory deficits. Since the association between these variable of the study is the main and basic interest of the study and research, 457 computer programmers from different institutes were taken as the sample of the study. They all were young adults and working programmers having at least one or two-year of experiences in the field. The data was gathered through a convenient and slowball sampling technique. Generalized anxiety has a significant and negative association or link with memory deficits and perfectionism act as the moderator in generalized anxiety and memory deficits. Three assessment scales were used to check perfectionism, memory deficits, and generalized anxiety in computer programmers. The scales are the Big Three Perfectionism Scale-Short form, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and Memory Deficits scale. This research study highlights the inverse relationship between perfectionism and generalized anxiety among Pakistani computer programmers, suggesting that perfectionism may serve as a protective factor against stress in this demographic.
Association between Stressful Life Events, Alexithymia, Anxiety Sensitivity and Intimate Partner Acceptance Rejection among Pregnant Women
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Saira Majeed; SP23-RCP-023; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 9516
This study aimed to investigate the relationship between Stressful Life Events, Alexithymia Anxiety Sensitivity, and Intimate Partner Acceptance & Rejection among pregnant women. Using a correlational research design and purposive sampling technique, data were collected from (n=300) participants aged between 18 and 40 by using a questionnaire measuring the frequency of Stressful Life Events, ischemia anxiety Sensitivity, and Intimate Partner Acceptance & Rejection. Participants were selected from the different Punjab hospitals and divided into trimester and after pregnancy. Standardized instruments used in the study were the Stressful Life Events Screening Questionnaire (SLESQ), Toronto Alexithymia (TAS), Anxiety Sensitivity, and Intimate Adult Relationship Questionnaire (IARQ). The result indicated that stressful life events significantly predicted both Alexithymia and Anxiety Sensitivity moderated Intimate Partner Acceptance & Rejection, and this relationship. These findings suggest that emotional dysregulation and heightened sensitivity may enhance the impact of stressful life events on intimate relationships. They provide valuable insight into possible factors that can contribute to partner acceptance and rejection and have practical implications for developing culturally appropriate interventions and policies.
Child Maltreatment, Drug Stigmatization, Emotional Regulation, and Cognitive Functioning in Substance Abusers
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Huma Javed; SP23-RCP-007/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 9507
Substance abuse is well explained by the ambiguous pattern of use of substances that results in instigating substantial distress evidenced by recurrent adverse consequences allied to frequent use of substances, including fetching in risky behaviors and actions that persist in social or interpersonal problems and exert a significant enduring impact on individual’s physiological as well as psychological health. The present study explores the connotation of childhood maltreatment, drug stigmatization, emotional regulation, and cognitive functioning in substance abusers. The research will employ a purposive sampling technique and a correlational research design using standardized psychological assessment tools such as the Demographic Information Form, Adverse Childhood Experiences scale, Perceived Stigma Scale, Emotional Regulation Questionnaire, and MoCA (Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale) to screen substance abusers. This study will also explore the mediating role of emotional regulation in the association between childhood maltreatment and drug stigmatization and the moderating role of cognitive functioning in the mediated path between childhood maltreatment, drug Stigmatization, and emotional regulation. The sample will be comprised of 300 diagnosed substance abusers (withdrawal states), including four main categories, i.e., Cannabis-related disorders, Opioids related disorders, Alcohol-related disorders, and Stimulants- related disorders, in different government hospitals and rehabilitation centers of the Lahore district and conscripted through purposive sampling. The age of participants ranged between (18-45 years). The collected data will be evaluated through SPSS-26 for statistical analysis, directing to subsidize a comprehensive understanding of substance abuse etiology in the Pakistani enlightening setting.
Creativity, Cognitive Functioning and Attribution Style of Children with Dyslexia Symptoms
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Warda Ashraf; SP23-RCP-034; Dr. Farzana Ashraf
Dyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that hinders the brain’s ability to recognize, spell, and decode words accurately and fluently despite having adequate intellectual ability. This quantitative study explored the association between dyslexia, cognitive functioning, attribution style, and creativity in children with dyslexia symptoms. In addition, the moderating role of dyslexia and the mediating effect of attribution style were also investigated, as well as the relationship between cognitive functioning and creativity and its subscales. There were five subscales of creativity: fluency, originality, elaboration, abstraction, and resistance to premature closure. The correlational research design was employed. The sample was initially comprised of two hundred participants with dyslexia symptoms, aged 6 – 15 years (N = 200, age range = 6 – 15 years), studying at two government schools of Lahore and one government school of Kot Radha Kishan, recruited through purposive sampling. However, after analyzing data using SPSS-26, the sample size was reduced to 188 (N = 188). The findings suggested a significant association between dyslexia, cognitive functioning, attribution style, and creativity. The findings also indicated that dyslexia significantly moderates the association between cognitive functioning and creativity. Similarly, it is a significant moderator in the relationship between cognitive functioning and two of subscales of creativity i.e., fluency, and elaboration subscales. This research referred to the attribution style as the intentional one. The results revealed that intentional attribution style partially mediates the association between cognitive functioning and creativity. It also partially mediated the relationship between cognitive functioning and two of the subscales of creativity, i.e., fluency and originality. There were two subscales of intentional attribution style, i.e., ambiguous and non-intentional attribution style. Only ambiguous attribution style was found to significantly mediate the association between cognitive functioning and creativity. In addition, it also partially mediated the path between xix cognitive functioning and one of the subscales of creativity, i.e., fluency. Moreover, the sample was divided into two groups based on age, i.e., children and adolescents. The study involved 67 children aged 6-10 and 121 adolescents aged 11-15. The results revealed that dyslexia significantly moderate the association between cognitive functioning and creativity and one of its subscales, i.e., fluency in adolescents only. No mediating impact of intentional attribution style and its subscales was observed on the relationship between cognitive functioning and creativity and its subscales in children and adolescent subgroups. The study emphasized the importance of considering individual differences in children with varying degrees and intensity of dyslexia symptoms while implementing educational and therapeutic interventions to improve their cognitive abilities and creative potential.
Cyberbullying, Cybervictimization, Alexithymia, Digital Self-harm, and Depressive Symptoms among Adolescents with the history of Suicidal Attempts
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Saba Shahab Din; CIIT/SP23-RCP-039/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 9512
Adolescents is the transition from childhood to maturity. It is the most important and crucial stage of life in which an individual goes through many changes i.e physical social, moral, cognitive and mental. Any disturbance can create many problems for young generation. This quantitative study explored the association between cyber bulling, cyber victimization, alexithymia, digital self harm and depressive symptoms. In addition, the mediating role of digital self harm with cyber bulling, cyber victimization and depressive symptoms and moderating role of alexithymia with mediated association were also explored. Sub-scales of variables were also explored in this study. The research design was correlational. The initial sample was 284 participants with the age range of 12-19 years (N=284, Age range=12-19). The results revealed the positive correlation variables with each other. There was significant mediation of digital self harm with cyber victimization (subscales also) and depressive symptoms. However the alexithymia play significant moderating role in the mediated association of digital self harm with cyber victimization, on the other hand it doesn't moderates the second mediation association between digital self harm and depressive symptoms. This study focus on the young generation who struggle to survive in the silent digital world where they don't even identify themselves and their own emotions and values. This study provides a spotlight how to manage the digital and real life. This helps to make interventions and therapeutic decisions to ensure the mental stability of young generation, privilege of our country and other's as well.
Development of the Therap-Ease Mobile Application for Psychotherapy and Mindfulness Techniques with Evaluation of User Experience
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2024) Zia Ur Rehman Zulfiqar; SP23-RCP-036/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 9514
Mental health care in Pakistan is plagued by stigma, low literacy, and a shortage of licensed professionals. Millions, especially rural ones, lack essential services due to these barriers. Although scalable, most digital mental health interventions are culturally and linguistically unsuitable for non-Western contexts. TherapEase, a Pakistani-specific mental health app, addresses these gaps. Evidence-based tools like the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-21) enable self-assessment and early intervention in TherapEase. Users can connect with licensed psychologists via teletherapy, overcoming geographical and infrastructure barriers. Stress management tools include Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR), Sleep Hygiene education, and Deep Breathing exercises. Culturally relevant content engages and reduces stigma, while Urdu and English options ensure inclusivity. Usability, satisfaction, and mental health outcomes are assessed in the study. User satisfaction, especially with accessibility and cultural relevance, is high. Women and rural users benefit from the app's stigma reduction and care access. Limitations like Android exclusivity and internet dependence suggest improvements. This study shows how culturally sensitive digital tools can improve mental health care. TherapEase demonstrates scalable mental health solutions in Pakistan and elsewhere by addressing accessibility and stigma. Further research should examine AI's long-term effects and personalization.
Early Maladaptive Schemas, Alexithymia, Emotional Regulation, and Death Anxiety Adults with Phobias
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Rabia Rehman; SP23-RCP-018/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf
This study aimed to investigate the relationships between early maladaptive schemas, alexithymia, emotional regulation, and death anxiety in adults with phobias. It further examined the mediating role of alexithymia and emotional regulation in the association between maladaptive schema modes and death anxiety. Using a correlational research design, a purposive sample of 250 individuals with specific phobias, aged 18 to 40, was recruited from psychological clinics and mental health centers across Punjab, Pakistan. Participants were assessed using the Schema Mode Inventory (SMI), Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS 20), Emotional Regulation Questionnaire (ERQ), and Death Anxiety Scale (DAS). Results from SPSS-26 indicated significant correlations among the variables, highlighting that maladaptive schema modes, such as Vulnerable Child and Punitive Parent, strongly predict increased death anxiety. Alexithymia mediated the relationship between maladaptive schema modes and death anxiety, while dysfunctional emotional regulation strategies, such as suppression, amplified the effects. These findings provide a deeper understanding of the cognitive and emotional mechanisms underlying death anxiety in individuals with phobias. They emphasize the need for therapeutic interventions targeting schema modes, improving emotional awareness, and fostering adaptive regulation strategies to alleviate death anxiety. This research contributes valuable insights into culturally sensitive approaches for addressing phobia-related anxiety in Pakistan.
Effect of Coping Methods on Virtues of Positive Psychology in Language Learning Among University Students
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Wardah Fatima; FA19-BPY-031; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8383
The current study examined the effect of coping on virtues of positive psychology in language learning among university students, memory deficits, this research also analyze the relationship or association between coping and virtues of positive psychology in language learning and gender differences of using coping methods on virtues of positive psychology in language learning. The questionnaire was completed by 500 participants (University students, Male students: 250, Female students: 250). Inventory of Positive Psychology in Language Learning (IPPLL) and Coping Scale both tools were used. The correlational analysis demonstrated that Coping is positively associated with inventory of positive psychology in language learning, furthermore the use of t-test in analysis shows that female students are more likely to use coping methods on virtues of positive psychology in language learning then male students of university. This study is a unique contribution to students and teachers in academic settings as it will help to understand the how the use of coping methods may help students while confronting the positive psychology in language learning among students who face difficulties to learn English language whenever they switch from college to university. This will also help the researchers find the ways to improve language learning by using positive psychology and coping methods in academic settings.
Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Interventions and Art Therapy on Emotional Regulation of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Shumaila Nawaz; CIIT/FA23-RCP-018/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 9727
This study was planned to explore the effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions and art therapy on the emotional regulation of children with ADHD. In this quasi-experimental study (pre and post assessment), participants were diagnosed ADHD children aged between 6-12 years (M= 7.73, SD = 1.75). A purposive sampling technique was employed to select participants, and data were collected from the Autism Centers of Lahore, Pakistan. Standardized instruments, including the Emotional Regulation Checklist, the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale, and the Conners Teacher and Parent Rating Scale, were used for the pre-assessment of the study participants. Participants were divided into three groups. Group A, Group B, and Group C received art therapy, mindfulness-based intervention, and a combination of both therapies, respectively. Participants undergo an interim assessment after three weeks, and a final post- assessment is conducted for each study group participant. Results indicated the significant enhancement of emotional regulation among children. The findings reveal that both therapies are effective for ADHD children with ADHD to enhance their emotional regulation. There was a significant effect of time on emotional regulation across all groups, F(2, 42) = 13.84, p < .001, indicating that emotional regulation scores changed over time. These results suggested that emotional regulation scores were significantly impacted by the passage of time, with a general decline observed across the groups. However, the greater effect over time was seen in Group C
EMOTIONAL NEEDS, SOCIAL NETWORKING ADDICTION AND APPETITIVE AGGRESSION IN EMERGING ADULTS
(Library Information Services, CUI Lahore, 2023) Maham Sundas; FA19-BPY-016); Dr. Farzana Ashraf
The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between appetitive aggression and emotional needs as well as the mediation function of social media addiction.
EMOTIONAL NEEDS, SOCIAL NETWORKING ADDICTION AND PORNOGRAPHY CRAVING IN EMERGING ADULTS
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Shumaila Nawaz; FA19-BPY-004; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8367
This study was planned to explore the link between emotional needs and pornography craving the and mediating role of social networking addiction. In this correlational study, participants were emerging adults aging between 17-21 years (M= 18.9, SD = 1.12). A convenient sampling technique was utilized to select participants and data was assembled from government and private colleges of Lahore, Pakistan. Standardized instruments of Emotional Needs Audit, Pornography Craving Questionnaire, and Social Networking Addiction scale were used to assess emotional needs, pornography craving, and social networking addiction respectively. Results indicated the significant mediating role of social networking addiction in the link between emotional needs and pornography craving. The findings reveal that emotional needs have a significant but negative relationship with pornography cravings. The study results demonstrated that emotional needs have a significant but negative relationship with pornography craving, and only three sub-scales of social networking addiction (i.e., mood modification, conflict, and relapse) were correlating with pornography craving. In terms of the relationship between social networking addiction and pornography craving, the research work found a positive correlation between the two. The findings of the study suggest that emotional needs may be a protective factor against problematic pornography use and that only specific sub-scales of social networking addiction are related to pornography craving.
Evaluation of the Reciprocal Effect of Motivational Interviewing and CBT on Cognitive Functioning of Patients with Methamphetamine Use Disorder
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Alisha Nasir; CIIT/FA23-RCP-001/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 9711
This study aimed to evaluate the reciprocal effect of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on the cognitive functioning of patients diagnosed with Methamphetamine Use Disorder (MUD). Employing a quasi-experimental, mixed- methods design with pre-, interim, and post-assessments, the study involved 16 male participants aged between 21 and 42 years (M = 33.00, SD = 5.82), recruited from a private rehabilitation center in Lahore, Pakistan. Participants were purposively sampled and randomly assigned to two equal groups. Group A received MI followed by CBT, while Group B received CBT followed by MI, over 12 sessions (2 sessions/week). Standardized instruments, including the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), Clock Drawing Test (CDT), Trail Making Test (TMTA& B), and Digit Span Test (DST forward and backward), were used to assess cognitive performance at three time points. Results indicated that both MI and CBT interventions were effective in enhancing cognitive functioning. However, greater improvement was observed in participants who received CBT before or after. The time effect was significant across all cognitive measures (p < .001), showing improvement in cognitive domains such as attention, memory, and executive function from pre- to post- therapy. The findings suggest that integration of MI and CBT, especially when MI precedes CBT, is effective in improving cognitive outcomes in individuals with MUD. Moreover, the integrated MI and CBT sequence demonstrated greater cognitive gains compared to what would be expected from either therapy alone.
Gender Difference and Academic Background in Foreign Language Learning Enjoyment Among University Students
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) FA19-BPY-011; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8370
The present study aimed at assessing the gender and school background difference in foreign language learning enjoyment among university students. All the participants were students of semester 1 to 4 studying second language courses. The total number of participants in this research were 400. Men to women proportionate of participants was (50:50) between age of 18- 29 (M:19.78, SD:1.26). To gather data from the participants, convenience sampling strategy was employed, and all the data was collected face-to-face in classrooms Participants were assessed through one questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of The Foreign Language Enjoyment Scale (FLES) which is used to measure enjoyment of language learning. Findings from independent sample t test showed that there is no association of gender difference in foreign language learning enjoyment among university students. While there found association between different school backgrounds. The results of research are discussed in the light of Pakistani cultural context.
Goal Orientation, Test Anxiety and Aggression in Medical and Non-Medical Students
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2020) Kainat Fatima; CIIT/SP17-BPY-023/LHR; Dr. Farzana Ashraf
The focus of the current study was to determine the goal orientation, test anxiety and aggression in medical and non-medical students. In this current research it was hypothesized that i) There is likely to be a correlation in goal orientation, test anxiety, and aggression. ii) Goal orientation, test anxiety, and aggression likely to vary in medical and non-medical students. iii) Demographic characteristics likely relate to goal orientation, test anxiety, and aggression in medical and non-medical students. The current study sample consisted of 300 medicals (n=202) and non-medical (n=99) students. The participant's ages range from 18 to 25 years (M=21.09, SD=1.93). These participants were selected through a convenient random sampling technique from medical college/university and non-medical college/university equally distributed in gender (Male=140) and (Female=160). Goal orientation scale (Was, 2006): Test Anxiety Questionnaire (Nist & Diehl,1990), The Aggression Scale (Orpinas & Frankowski 2001). For hypothesis testing, SPSS was applied to calculate the Independent Sample t-test, Pearson Product Moment Correlation and regression analyses. The results suggest that goal orientation has negative significant correlation with aggression and has positive significant correlation with test anxiety. The Independent sample t-test shows that aggression is significantly high in non-medical students while, goal orientation is more in medical students. Linear regression analysis revealed that aggression, marks and educations are the predictor of goal orientation, however aggression was found to be stronger predictor of goal orientation. This study can contribute in acknowledging the comparison between medical and non-medical students using present variables and more variables.
JOB INSECURITY, ATTENTION CONTROL, AND MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS IN EMPLOYEES
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Jameela Yousaf; FA19-BPY-060; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8406
This study was designed to explore the link between job insecurity, attention control, and mental health pro25-40 years (M: 1.85, SD: 0.359). Convenient sampling was used to select participants and data was collected from government and private companies and institutions in Lahore, Pakistan. Standardized instruments of Job Insecurity, Attention Control, and Mental Health problems (DASS21) scale were used to assess job insecurity, attention control, and mental health problems respectively. Results indicated a significant moderating role of attention control problems in linking job insecurity and mental health problems. The findings reveal that job insecurity has a positive and significant relationship with mental health problems. The findings of the study demonstrated that job insecurity has a significant but positive relationship with attention control problems, and only sub-scales of attention control problems (i.e. Attention shifting and attention focusing) were correlated with job insecurity. Overall results of the study indicate that attention control problems are a significant mediator of the association between mental health problems and job insecurity, and that mental health problems and attention control problems are strongly correlated with job insecurit
Korean Dramas, Body Image, Antisocial and Paranoid Behavior of Adolescence Females
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Javeria Saeed; FA19-BPY-013; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8372
The present study focused on Effect of Korean Dramas on Female’s Body Image, Antisocial and Paranoid Behavior. The sample for this study was 300 females collected from the colleges in Lahore. Self-report measures including the demographic questionnaire, The Body Esteem Scale for Adolescents and Adults and antisocial and paranoid behavior questionnaire taken from the scale personal belief questionnaire were used. Self-devised questionnaire was used to access the level of Korean drama exposure. Analysis demonstrated the frequencies of females who agreed or disagreed with the scale’s statement. The analysis reviled that most of that exposure to Korean dramas is associated with lower body esteem and increased antisocial and paranoid behavior among female viewers. Furthermore, the results suggested that antisocial behavior mediates the relationship between exposure to Korean dramas and body esteem
MODERATING ROLE OF SOCIAL SUPPORT BETWEEN PERSONALITY TRAITS AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION IN UNIVERSITY HOSTEL STUDENTS
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Nadia Ashraf; FA19-BPY-050; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8397
This study was designed to explore the moderating role of social support between personality traits and emotional regulation. In this correlational study, participants were hostel students aging between 18-24 (M=20.84, SD= 1.45). Convenient sampling strategy was used to select participants and data was collected from the hostels of two govt. universities Lahore, Pakistan. Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support, The Personality Inventory for DSM-5, Brief Form and Emotional Regulation Questionnaire were used to assess moderating role of social support between personality traits and emotional regulation. Results indicated the significant moderating role of social support between personality traits and emotional regulation. Only two subscales of personality traits (antagonism and disinhibition) were correlated with the subscales of emotional regulation (cognitive reappraisal and emotional suppression). The findings of the study demonstrated that social support has a significant positive relationship between personality traits and emotional regulation
Personality Traits, Work Motivation and Job Satisfaction in Healthcare Professionals
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2024) Sheeza Chaudhry; SP20-BPY-036; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8863
The present study investigated the association between work motivation, personality traits and job satisfaction in healthcare professionals. A correlational design was used and sample consist of 350 healthcare professionals, including both male and female, aged 30 to 40 (M= 36.88, SD = 4.79), from government and private hospitals in Lahore. The study variables were evaluated using self report instruments like demographic questionnaire, Big Five Inventory, Multidimensional Work Motivation Scale and Minnesota Satisfaction Scale. The findings indicated that extraversion, agreeableness, openness to new experiences, work motivation and job satisfaction were all positively correlated. Furthermore, it was found that work motivation and personality traits are positive predictors of job satisfaction. The implications of the study extend to healthcare organizations in Pakistan and provide a valuable framework for developing evidence-based interventions. By targeting the personality traits and work motivation of healthcare professionals, organizations can increase job satisfaction, improve the standard of patient care, and optimize overall organizational results.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ANXIETY IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY LEVEL TEACHERS
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Nisar Ahmad; FA19-BPY-054; Dr. Farzana Ashraf; LHR TP 8401
This study was designed to explore the moderating role of professional growth and English language teaching anxiety in primary and secondary level teachers, participants were school teachers from government and private level ages between 20-60 (M=16.23, SD= 5.55). A Simple random sampling strategy was used to select participants and data was collected from the different schools of Lahore, Pakistan. Foreign language teaching anxiety (scale) and professional growth scale were used to assess moderating role of FLTA and professional growth. Results indicated the significant moderating role of professional growth between teaching inexperience. The findings reveal that emotional needs have a significant but negative relationship with pornography cravings. The findings of the study indicate that the interaction between teaching inexperience and education does not have a significant effect on professional growth. Only one subscale of FLTA was correlated with the scales of professional growth.