M.Phil / MS Theses
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This collection archives the complete set of theses produced by students of the COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus.
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Item 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 9514Mental 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.Item 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 9727This 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