Final Year Projects (FYPs) - Undergraduates
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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 Association Among Social Networking Usage, Social Isolation and Violence Tendency in Pakistani Youth(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Usama Faheem; FA19-BPY-062; Dr. Shameem Fatima; LHR TP 8408The purpose of this quantitative study was to evaluate the link between between social isolation, social networking usage, and tendencies of violent attitudes in young adults. Convenient sampling method used to collect data for this quantitative study from 300 participants, age ranging between 18 to 25years years (M=18.95, SD= 1.12). Demographic Questionnaire, Social networking addiction, Revised Attitudes towards Violence Scales were used. Self-report questionnaires were employed to gather data on various traits, including violence propensity, social isolation, and social networking usage patterns. In order to investigate the relationships between these variables, correlation and regression analyses were conducted. The findings of the study indicated that social isolation acts as a mediator between social networking addiction and attitudes towards violent behavior. Specifically, excessive use of social media was found to be associated with increased social isolation among Pakistani youth. This suggests that the overuse of social media platforms may hinder face-to-face social interactions and contribute to feelings of disconnection, thereby fostering a positive attitude towards violent behavior. Additionally, there was a positive correlation observed between social networking addiction and aggression sentiments. Individuals who exhibited addiction-like behaviors towards social media displayed a more favorable outlook on violence. This implies that social media platforms may exert an influence on the perception of violence among Pakistani youth. These findings have important implications for mental health professionals, educators, and policymakers, as they highlight the need for effective interventions and strategies to address the detrimental consequences of excessive social networking use and social isolation among Pakistani youth. By understanding the linkages between these factors, it becomes possible to develop targeted approaches that mitigate the negative impacts on mental well-being and promote healthier online and offline interactionsItem Social Intelligence, Moral Disengagement and Rule-breaking in University Male(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Sidra Naz; FA19-BPY-048; Dr. Shameem Fatima; LHR TP 8395The present study focused on the social intelligence, moral disengagement and rule- breaking in university male students. In this correlational study, the sample consisted of 290 university students enrolled in different government and private universities of Lahore doing bachelors in any field, selected through convenient sampling technique, with age range 19 to 25. Self-report measures including the demographic questionnaire, Tromso Social Intelligence Scale (TSIS), Moral Disengagement Scale for Adults (MDS- A) and Rule Breaking Scale (RBS). Correlation analysis demonstrated that social intelligence is negatively correlated with moral disengagement and rule-breaking. Moreover, this study revealed that moral disengagement is positively correlated with rule-breaking behaviour. The current study suggested that developing social intelligence skills are effective in preventing moral disengagement and rule-breaking behaviour. If young adults develop social intelligence skills, they may be better able to navigate social situations without engaging in antisocial behaviour.Item Spirituality, Psychological Capital and Workplace Performance In Engineers(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2023) Sajeela Haider; FA19-BPY-039; Dr. Shameem Fatima; LHR TP 8389The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between spirituality, psychological capital and workplace performance in engineers. It was hypothesized that there would bea relation between spirituality, psychological capital, and workplace performance in engineers. Data was gathered from a sample of 507 engineers, comprising men and women, with an age range of 29 to 45 (M = 33.48, SD =6.8 ) years using a correlational study. Purposive sampling was used to choose the participants, from Private and public sector engineers-specific characteristics. A demographic sheet, the Spiritual Transcendence Index (STI) to evaluate spirituality, the Psychological Capital Scale (PCS) to measure psychological capital, and the Individual Work Performance (IWP) scale to measure workplace performance were the evaluation tools utilized in the study. It was revealed optimism, hope and resilience had positive relation with workplace performance. The association of spirituality with subscales of psychological capital, and workplace performance was not supported by the study's findings.The research had implications in organizational and industrial psychology. Moreover, engineers from governmental companies had higher resilience as compared to engineers from private companies.Item Psychological Distress among Students During COVID-19: Sleep Quality and Cognitive Emotion Regulation as Correlates.(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2020) Ruhma Syed; SP17-BPY-005; Dr. Shameem Fatima; LHR TP 6554The main objectives of the current study were to assess the association between sleep quality and psychological distress and to assess whether cognitive emotion regulation strategies mediate the link between sleep quality and psychological distress. To approach the study objectives, psychological distress was assessed from stress, anxiety, and depression; and emotion regulation was assessed from two cognitive emotion regulation strategies, putting into perspective and catastrophizing. It was hypothesized that there would be positive associations of poor sleep quality with anxiety, depression, and stress. A secondary hypothesis was that the selected cognitive emotion regulation would mediate the association of sleep quality with anxiety, depression, and stress. A sample of 202 college and university students in age range 16-30 (M=21.64, SD= 2.32; Men= 65, Women=137) was selected through an online survey to conduct the study. Convenient sampling strategy was used to approach participants and collect data. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (Buysse, 1989), Depression, anxiety and stress scale-21 (Lovibond, 1995) and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefski & Kraaij, 2007) were used to assess the sleep quality, psychological distress variables and the cognitive emotion regulation respectively. Pearson product-moment correlation and mediation analysis were used to test study hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that poor sleep quality was a positive correlate of stress, anxiety, and depression. Findings from mediation analysis indicated that only one of the two cognitive emotion regulation strategies; catastrophizing significantly mediated the association of sleep quality with stress, anxiety, and depression. Limitations, implications and future directions of the current study were also discussed.Item Cognitive Emotion Regulation Explains the Religious Coping- Mental-well-being Link during COVID-19 in Young Adults(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2020) Mahnoor Arshad; SP17-BPY-013; Dr. Shameem Fatima; LHR TP 6971The purpose of the current study was twofold: i) to assess the direct, and indirect associations between religious coping, cognitive emotion regulation strategies and mental well being, and ii) to examine whether physical health status moderates the mediated associations between religious coping, cognitive emotion regulation strategies and mental well-being. For this purpose, religious coping was assessed from positive religious coping and negative religious coping; and two selective emotion regulation strategies, Positive reappraisal and Self-blaming, were assessed in the current study. A sample of 200 young adults, ranging in age from 19-36 years (M age= 21.43, SD= 2.96; Men = 82, Women = 116) was selected through an online survey to assess the study objectives. Convenient sampling strategy was used to approach participants and collect data. The Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (Tennant et al., 2007), Brief RCOPE (Pargament et al., 2011) and Cognitive Emotion Regulation Questionnaire (Garnefski & Kraaij, 2007) were used to assess the mental well-being, level of religious coping, and the use of cognitive emotion regulation respectively. Pearson product-moment correlation and moderated mediation analysis were used to test study hypotheses. The findings of the study revealed that only positive religious coping was positively correlated with one cognitive emotion regulation strategy, positive reappraisal, and mental well-being. Findings from mediation analysis indicated that positive reappraisal significantly mediated the link between positive religious coping and mental well-being. Finally, physical health status moderated the mediated association between positive religious coping, positive reappraisal, and mental well-being. More specifically, the mediated link was stronger for participants who reported good physical health status compared to those who reported poor physical health. Limitations, implications and future directions of the current study were also discussed.Item Cognitive Control and Decision Making among Adults: The Role of Aging(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2018) Manoor Khan; SP14-BPSY-013; Dr. Shameem Fatima; LHR TP 5405The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the direct and indirect relationship between aging, cognitive control and decision making, and to assess whether age moderates the relationship between cognitive control and decision making styles. To conduct the study, a sample of 195 adults, ranging in age from 30-59 years, were selected from different institutions and organizations of the Lahore city. It was hypothesized that there would be significant relationships between age, cognitive control, and decision-making styles. It was also hypothesized that there would be significant relationship between age and decision-making styles in adults. Additionally, it was hypothesized that cognitive control would mediate the association between age and decision-making styles. Moreover, it was also hypothesized that age would moderate the relationship between cognitive control and decision-making styles. The convenient sampling technique was used to approach the participants. DKEFS Color Word Interference test, and Design Fluency Test (Delis, Kaplan, & Krammer, 2001), General Decision Making Style Inventory (Scott,& Bruce, 1995) were used to assess the level of cognitive control, and the styles of decision making respectively. Pearson product movement correlation and moderated mediation analyses were used to test study hypotheses. The Results showed that age and cognitive control were positively correlated with rational and spontaneous decision-making styles, while negatively correlated with dependent and avoidant decision-making styles. Findings from mediation analyses indicated that cognitive control as assessed from CWIT measure mediated the relationship between age and dependent, avoidant, and spontaneous decision-making styles, while cognitive control as assessed from DFT mediated the link of age with dependent and avoidant decision making styles. Finally, moderation analyses indicated that cognitive control was more strongly correlated with dependent, avoidant, and spontaneous decision making styles among older adults as compared to middle adults. Limitations, implications, and future directions of the current study were discussedItem SLEEP DISTURBANCE, EATING HABITS, COGNITIVE CONTROL, AND AGGRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS(Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2018) TAYYABA ATHAR; FA14-BPSY-001; Dr. Shameem FatimaThe purpose of the current study was to investigate the direct and mediated relationship between sleep disturbance, healthy food habits, cognitive control, and aggression in adolescents. It was hypothesized that sleep disturbance would have a positive relationship with aggression and healthy food habits would have a negative relationship with aggression. A secondary hypothesis was formulated that cognitive control would mediate the relationship of sleep disturbance and food habits with aggression. To conduct the study, a correlational research design was used. The sample of the study comprised of 157 adolescents in age range of 12-18 years; they were selected from secondary and higher secondary grades from different private and government schools and colleges of Lahore. The sample were selected through cluster random sampling technique. The Adolescent Food Habits Checklist, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Color word interference test taken from Delis Kaplan Executive functions system (D-KEFS; Delis, Kaplan, & Kramer, 2001), and Aggression Scale (Mathur & Bhatnagar, 2004) were used to assess the healthy food habits, sleep disturbance, level of cognitive control, and the level of aggression respectively. Pearson product movement correlation analysis and mediation model using Baron and Kenny’s guidelines were calculated to assess study objectives. The results showed that sleep disturbance were positively correlated with aggression and healthy food habits were negatively correlated with aggression. Moreover, the healthy food habits were negatively correlated with error measure of cognitive control (more errors represented poor cognitive control). Furthermore, the findings indicated that cognitive control (error measure) mediated the link between healthy food habits and aggression (Soble z test = -1.74, p <.05). Limitations, implications, and future directions of the current study were discussed.