1) "A CORRELATIONAL STUDY OF PARENTING STYLE AND ADOLESCENT’S PERSONALITY"
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Authors:
Dr. Sehrish Khan [1],
Baber Khan Jadoon [2],
Dr. Sadiqa Saleem [3],
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37605/ijpbr.v4i2.1
Abstract
For many decades, parenting styles has been a focus of attention for many researchers. This study aimed to find a correlation between parenting style and personality. It was hypothesized that children grown up under authoritarian parents are more extrovert and have less levels of psychoticism, neuroticism and lie as compared to adolescents of authoritative parenting. Authoritative parenting is an appropriate mix of nurturance, warmth and firm discipline. It fosters high achievement, self-reliance, social confidence and emotional adjustment in adolescents. Considering these positive impacts of authoritative parenting on children and adolescents, the study labeled authoritative parenting as much better parenting technique as compared to authoritarian parenting. To evaluate the aims of the study Eysenck Personality Questionnaire (junior) (Urdu version, 2007) was employed to 120 adolescents of two colleges of Abbottabad i.e. Army Burn Hall College and Pakistan International Public School and College. Convenient sampling technique is used to select the respondents of current study. Correlation and t-test was calculated to obtain statistically significant of results. The significant results supported the hypothesis. The results of current study can be used in training of parents, thus helping them to evaluate their parenting style and practice the one that can help them to raise emotionally healthy individuals.
2) "Exploring the Role of Bonding to God in Spiritual Intelligence, Resilience and Life Satisfaction among University Students in Malakand Division"
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Authors:
Faheem Uddin [1],
Muhammad Jahanzeb Khan [2],
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37605/ijpbr.v4i2.2
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The study was primarily designed to determine the role of the bonding to God in spiritual intelligence, resilience, and life satisfaction. For this purpose, Scale for Spiritual Intelligence (Kumar & Mehta, 2011), Indigenous Resilience Scale (Naz et al., 2010), Satisfaction with Life Scale (Diener et al., 1985), and Bonding to God Scale (Saleem, 2004; Younas & Kamal, 2021) were administered for assessment and collecting data. These scales demonstrated good psychometric properties and were found reliable. A purposive sample of students (N=402) was selected which included equal number of male (n=201) and female (n=201), ranging between 18 and 32 with an average age 22 years, and education of intermediate level and above. These four scales were applied to collect the primary data. Then, two groups were determined based on the cutoff scores reported on bonding to God (BTG), thus, participants were categorized into low BTG and high BTG. The results and analysis revealed a statistically significant difference in spiritual intelligence, resilience, and life satisfaction between those individuals who scored high on bonding to God (BTG) scale as compared to those who scored low on the same scale. This study has implications for the counselors and psychotherapists to improve the psychological well-being of clients by incorporating faith and bonding to God in their approaches. The paper also identifies its limits and recommends possible areas for further investigation.
3) "RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FACEBOOK ADDICTION AND NARCISSISM AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS"
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Authors:
Maria Shoaib [1],
Farah Aqil [2],
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37605/ijpbr.v4i2.3
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The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between Facebook addiction and narcissism among university students. It was also aimed to investigate gender differences in facebook addiction among university students. A sample of 200 university students with age ranging from 18 to 28 years were approached from multiple universities of Mardan. The data was collected in time period of four months. The data was analyzed through the SPSS 26. The Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale (BFAS) by Andreasen et al., (2012) and Hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSNS) by Hendin and Cheek (1997) were used as data collection tools. It was hypothesized that there will be a significant positive relationship between facebook addiction and narcissism among the university students. As a result of Pearson product moment correlation analysis, a significant positive relationship was found between facebook addiction and narcissism among the university. The study also revealed that there are no significant gender differences in facebook addiction. It was found that facebook provides the opportunity to satisfy the need of admiration without actually forming any deep ties with others.
4) "An Adaptation and Validation Study of Strength Use Scale: Urdu Version"
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Authors:
Anam Rafique [1],
Dr. Tamkeen Ashraf Malik [2],
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37605/ijpbr.v4i2.4
Abstract
Studying human strengths is central to understanding and promoting one’s well-being. Evidence suggests that positive outcomes of strengths depend not only on knowing/possessing them but also on how frequently they are used in daily life. The Strength Use Scale (Govindji & Linley, 2007) has been the most widely used instrument to assess this phenomenon. This study has attempted to adapt this scale and establish its psychometric properties for Pakistani adolescents. Participants of this study were 266 adolescents (aged 13-17 years) recruited through multistage cluster random sampling from schools in Pakistan. This study reached a consensus on translating the construct ‘strength’. Confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to establish the construct validity of the adapted version (SUS-Urdu) supporting its unidimensional structure (Factor loadings ≥ 0.5) with a good model fit (χ2 (105) = 151.89, p < .001; CFI = .95, TLI=.94, IFI=.95, RMSEA=.06). Additionally, the psychometric assessment revealed that SUS-Urdu showed good internal consistency (α =.91), construct reliability (CR=.91), convergent validity (AVE=.42) and content validity, (S-CVI=0.91). This study adds to the existing body of knowledge by establishing the applicability of SUS to a wider population and diverse cultural context.
5) "A STUDY OF MALADAPTIVE ABNORMAL TENDENCIES AMONG COMPULSIVE BUYERS"
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Authors:
Ayesha Anwar, PhD [1],
Mussarat Anwar, PhD [2],
Muhammad Hamza Tariq MD [3],
Dr.Ghazala Yasmeen [4],
DOI: https://doi.org/10.37605/ijpbr.v4i2.5
Abstract
A causal comparative research design was used to assess pathological buying tendencies among consumers. The sample (N= 1160) consisted of men (n=416) and women (n=744) with age ranging from 17 to 65. The compulsive buying disorder scale was used to screen participants for maladaptive buying behavior. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21, and Rosenberg SelfEsteem Scale (RSES) were supplemented to assess the level of psychological distress and the level of self-esteem respectively. Approximately, 7.24% (84 out of 1160) were found as compulsive buyers, with women having a higher prevalence. Factors associated with pathological buying included persistent distressful obsessions, lack of resistance, compulsions related to buying, impairments in personal and social functioning, and financial implications. According to results Compulsive buying disorder is prevalent in 7.2% of individuals, and is influenced by gender, with women being more materialistic and reactive shoppers. It is found more prevalent among depressed individuals and those with low self-esteem. Future research should explore compulsive buying's developmental trajectory, considering context, personality, education, and socio-economic status. Psycho-education is crucial for prevention.
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