Department of Psychology

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    Objectified Body Consciousness, Self Esteem and Psychological Well Being in women
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2024) Rimsha Rehman; SP20-BPY-012; Ms. Bareera Saeed; LHR TP 0000
    The purpose of this quantitative study was to evaluate the relationship objectified body consciousness, self-esteem and psychological well-being in women. A convenient sampling methods used to collect data for this quantitative study from 400 participants age ranging between 18 to 30 years (M=20.02, SD= 1.79). Demographic Questionnaire, objectified body consciousness, Revised Attitudes towards self-esteem was used. The correlation analysis demonstrated that objectified body consciousness and self-esteem positively and significantly correlated with psychological well-being. It was hypothesized that objectified body consciousness initiative is likely to correlation self-esteem and psychological well-being in women. The results did not prove an association between objectified body consciousness, self- esteem, and psychological well-being. The finding of the study revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between objectified body consciousness (OBC), self-esteem, and psychological well-being in women. All paths are showed to be significant. These findings have important implications for clinical practice, education, research, policy-making and public health policy. This study will contribute on prevention measures as emerging adults have to go later in their marital, social, and professional life.
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    Body Shaming, Social Appearance Anxiety and Mental Health in Young Adults
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2024) Aisha Javed; Sp20-BPY-034; Ms. Bareera Saeed; LHR TP 8890
    The current study used a correlational research design to investigate a relationship between body shaming, social appearance anxiety and mental health in young adults. It was hypothesized that there would be an association between body shaming, social appearance anxiety and mental health in young adults. The 400 undergraduates (N=400) in the sample ranged in age from 19 to 25 years (M= 21.54 SD= 2.58) old of them, including males (n=200) and Females (n=200). A convenient sampling approach was employed to gather data from several government and private universities. The approach to participation and data collection employed a convenient sampling. The degree of body shaming, social appearance anxiety, and mental health were assessed using the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale (SAAS: Hart, Wearing, & Newlove, 1999), Body Objectified Consciousness Scale (OBCS: Mckinley & Hyde‚ 1996), and Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS: Lovibond, 1995). It were revealed that body shaming had positive correlated with social appearance anxiety and mental health. Moreover body shaming and social appearance anxiety are likely to predict mental health.
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    Psychological Problems and Quality of Life in Primary Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
    (Library Information Services, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, 2024) Zuha Iftikhar; SP20-BPY-008; Ms. Bareera Saeed; LHR TP 8856
    This study aims to assess how depression, stress, and anxiety levels of parents with Autistic children make an impact on their quality of life in Lahore. The research design for this study is correlational, and the sample consists of 120 parents (mothers and fathers). Participants were chosen using a purposive sampling technique. All parents were between the ages of 20 and 50 (Mean= 38.0, Standard Deviation=10.091). These parents were selected from four Autism centers in Lahore, Pakistan, respectively. In this study, various self-report measures were used to assess the study variables. These measures included a demographic questionnaire, the Depression Anxiety Stress-21 Scale (DASS-21), and the World Health Organization Quality of Life Questionnaire WHOQOL-BREF. A correlation study showed that caregivers with higher income levels had better Quality Of Life. In addition, there were significant correlations between DASS-21 and WHOQOL-BREF subscales. The correlation analysis suggested a significantly negative correlation between the Psychological Problems and Quality of Life variables. This means that when psychological issues worsen the Quality of Life of primary caregivers decreases. Dealing with the psychological challenges faced by caregivers of autistic kids, and how can their Quality of Life be preserved should be matters of concern. The results suggested that primary autistic caregivers need well-planned treatments and effective assistance.