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Parenting Styles, Childhood Abuse, Bullying, Digital Media Exposure and Gender Dysphoria in Young University Students
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Ayesha Ahsan; CIIT/FA23-RCP-004/LHR; Dr. Mahira Ahmad; LHR TP 9714
This study aimed to examine the relationship among parental bonding, childhood abuse, bullying, digital media exposure and gender dysphoria in young university students. Correlational research design was used in this research, 357 Participants (174 women and 183 men) were selected through convenient sampling from one government and five private universities of Lahore, age ranged 19-30 years. Measures were included the demographic questionnaire, Utrecht Gender Dysphoria Scale, Parental Bonding Instrument, Adverse childhood experiences Scale, Olweus Bully/Victim Questionnaire (OBVQ) and the Content-based Media Exposure Scale (C-ME). Descriptive statistics were applied to determine categorical variables such as frequencies and percentages. To find out relationship between variables, spearman correlation analysis was done and regression analysis was used to find out the prediction among variables. According to results, it was revealed that there is a significant association between parental bonding along with maternal care, paternal care, maternal overprotection, paternal overprotection and childhood abuse. Moreover, results also demonstrated that parental bonding along with low maternal care, maternal overprotection, paternal overprotection and childhood abuse strongly predict gender dysphoria in young university students. The findings validate psychological frameworks including attachment theory, trauma theory and family systems theory which highlight early caregiving and negative experiences as fundamental determinants for self-concept and identity formation.
Relational Uncertainty, Partner Interference and Relational Turbulence in Early Years of Marriage
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Laiba Nadeem; CIIT/FA23-RCP-020/LHR; Dr. Mahira Ahmad; LHR TP 9728
This study aimed to explore the interplay between partner interference, relational uncertainty, and relational turbulence in marriages during the early years, with a focus on the moderating role of mother-in-law interference within the relational turbulence model. The research hypothesized that there is likely a significant association between partner interference, relational uncertainty, and relational turbulence, with mother-in-law interference moderating them. The study employed a correlational design, with a sample of 250 married women who have been married for 1-5 years through convenient sampling strategy. Data was collected through self-report measures including Partner Interference Scale (Knobloch & Solomon, 2004), Relational Uncertainty Measure (Knobloch, 2007), Relational Turbulence Scale (Khadim, 2023) and Marital Interference and Boundaries Scale (Goldstein, 2015). Spearman correlation analysis confirmed significant association among the key variables. Additionally, moderation analysis via PROCESS SPSS-27 confirmed that mother-in-law interference significantly moderated the relationship between relational uncertainty and relational turbulence. This study provided valuable insights into the dynamics of early marital relationships, including the awareness regarding the course- altering impact of familial and cultural interference on marital stability. The findings could contribute to family counseling and intervention strategies by addressing how parental involvement impacts early marital years.
Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression and Quality of Life in Individuals with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2025) Maryam Nawaz; CIIT/FA23-RCP-010/LHR; Dr. Mahira Ahmad; LHR TP 9719
This experimental study investigated the effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on depression and quality of life in individuals with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). PMDD, a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, affects 3-8% of women worldwide, causing significant mood disturbances and functional impairment during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. This study employed a pre-post experimental design with 17 women aged 18-28 years (M=25.82, SD=5.11) meeting DSM-5 criteria for PMDD as determined by the Premenstrual Symptoms Screening Tool (PSST). Participants underwent 12 weekly individual CBT sessions lasting 45 minutes each, designed to identify and modify maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors associated with premenstrual symptomatology. The intervention's effectiveness was assessed through pre-post comparisons using validated instruments: Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) for depressive symptoms, World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL), and PSST for PMDD diagnosis. Paired samples t-test was used to compare pre- and post-intervention scores across measures. It is hypothesized that CBT intervention will yield significant reductions in depression scores and significant improvements in quality of life among participants. Results showed a significant improvement in depression scores and quality of life of participants, however marital status was proven to not be a factor affecting the results. Additionally, this research contributes to increased clinical awareness and recognition of PMDD, addressing the current diagnostic gap in women’s reproductive mental health and providing healthcare practitioner with evidence based treatment guidelines

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