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Item 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 8383The 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.Item 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 8406This 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 insecuritItem 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 8401This 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.Item 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 AshrafThe 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.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