http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/191 2026-04-04T10:43:18Z 2026-04-04T10:43:18Z Saima Ali, 01-171211-024 Maheen Khan, 01-171211-042 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19685 2025-06-30T07:37:30Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

The Impact of Love Languages and Attachment Styles on Relationship Satisfaction among Married Couples Saima Ali, 01-171211-024; Maheen Khan, 01-171211-042 The concept of “love language” has recently been emerging as a variable to study relationship dynamics, which pertains to how individuals like to express and receive love (Chapman, 1992). This study aimed to investigate the impact of love language and attachment styles on relationship satisfaction among married couples in Pakistan. Additionally, the study explored how socio-demographic factors influence these dynamics. Approval for the study was obtained from the university's research ethics committee of the Psychology department, and the study was completed within six months. A quantitative, cross-sectional research design was employed. The sample comprised 180 married couples (N = 360 individuals) recruited through purposive sampling from urban areas of Pakistan. Data were collected using validated instruments, including the Love Languages scale (Egbert & Polk, 2006), Experience in Close Relationship Scale – Short Form (Wei et al., 2007), and the Relationship Assessment Scale (Dicke & Hendrick, 1998). Findings revealed that love languages such as acts of service and physical touch positively predicted marital satisfaction, while avoidance was consistently detrimental. Regression analyses identified physical touch, words of affirmation, and gifts as significant positive predictors of satisfaction, while avoidance emerged as a strong negative predictor. The number of children negatively impacted marital satisfaction and most love languages. ANOVA results highlighted the importance of gifts in early marriage, with other love languages remaining stable over time. Attachment styles and marital satisfaction were unaffected by marriage duration, supporting their stability. This study underscores the significance of love language alignment and secure attachment in fostering marital satisfaction, offering valuable insights for counseling and therapy Supervised by Ms. Iqra Fatima

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Atiya Dad, 01-171211-052 Alishah Nadeem, 01-171211-002 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19687 2025-06-30T07:54:16Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Relationship between Gratitude, Resilience and Subjective Wellbeing among University Students Atiya Dad, 01-171211-052; Alishah Nadeem, 01-171211-002 The current study aimed to find the relationship between Gratitude, Resilience and Subjective Well-being among university students. The data was collected from university students(N=300) of private and government sector universities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad with an age range of 18-24. Three instruments were used to measure the study variables i.e., Gratitude Questionnaires (GQ-6) for Gratitude, brief Resilience scale (BRS) for Resilience, Flourishing scale (FS) for Subjective Wellbeing. Results of the current study indicated that there was a significant positive relationship between gratitude, resilience and subjective well-being. Subjective well-being was significantly positively predicted by gratitude and resilience. It was noted that there is a significant difference between men and women on resilience. Individuals with supportive families have significant differences in gratitude and subjective well-being as compared to individuals without supportive families. It was noted that Individuals with supportive peer group significant difference on gratitude, resilience and subjective well-being as compared to individuals without supportive peer group. Individuals with satisfied academic performance have significant difference on gratitude and subjective well-being as compared to individuals with unsatisfied academic performance. Also, individuals who achieved their last year goals significantly difference on Gratitude and Subjective well-being as compared to individuals who didn’t achieve their last year goals. The study has implications in the educational sector for creating co-curricular programs which help individuals to cope with stressful situations. Limitations, recommendations and practical implications were also discussed in the current study. Supervised by Ms. Sundas Shakoor

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Ozalfa Hamid, 01-171211-021 Sundas, 01-171211-043 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19686 2025-06-30T07:46:31Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Impact of Parental Technoference and Parenting Practices on Adolescent Disruptive Behaviors Ozalfa Hamid, 01-171211-021; Sundas, 01-171211-043 The rapid expansion of digital technology has profoundly reshaped family interactions, particularly influencing parent-adolescent relationships. This study investigates examines the relationship between parental technoference—disruptions in parent-adolescent interactions due to digital device use—and parenting practices. It further explores the impact of parent technoference and parenting practices on adolescent disruptive behaviors, including internalizing and externalizing tendencies. Utilizing a quantitative, cross-sectional research design, data was collected from 275 adolescents aged 11–17 years in Islamabad, employing the Parent Technoference Scale, Alabama Parenting Questionnaire – 9 items, and Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Findings reveal a significant positive correlation between parental technoference and adolescents’ externalizing behaviors, while positive parenting practices were inversely associated with such behaviors. Regression analyses indicate that technoference significantly predicts disruptive behaviors. These results highlight the urgent need for mindful technology use among parents to foster healthier family relationships and minimize adverse developmental outcomes. This research contributes to understanding the impact of parent technoference and parenting practices, offering insights for targeted interventions in a digitalized familial context. Supervised by Ms. Naseem

2025-01-01T00:00:00Z Aima Munawar, 01-171211-039 Hamda Farooque, 01-171211-034 http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/19689 2025-06-30T08:34:29Z 2025-01-01T00:00:00Z

Relationship between Fear of Missing Out, Boredom Proneness and Phubbing among University Students Aima Munawar, 01-171211-039; Hamda Farooque, 01-171211-034 This research aimed to investigate the relationship between Fear of missing out, boredom proneness and phubbing among university students, predictive role of Fear of missing out and boredom proneness on phubbing and gender differences. Phubbing which involves ignoring others in favor of one’s phone, especially common among students and is the result of factors like Fear of missing out and boredom proneness. A survey method was used to collect data from 300 university students as part of a quantitative, correlational study design. Purposive sampling was used to select participants, whose demographics included age, CGPA,degree year, social media usage(per hour) and gender. The study utilized the Fear of Missing Out Scale (FoMOS) (Przybylski et al., 2013), the Short Form Boredom Proneness Scale (SBPS) (Struk et al., 2017), and the Generic Scale of Phubbing (GSP) (Chotpitayasunondh & Douglas, 2018). The GSP includes four subscales: nomophobia, interpersonal conflict, self-isolation, and problem acknowledgment. Results confirmed significant relationships between Fear of missing out, boredom proneness, and phubbing. Pearson product-moment correlation showed a significant positive relationship between FoMO and phubbing with its subscales similarly boredom proneness showed significant positive relationship with phubbing including its subscales (nomophobia, interpersonal conflict, self-isolation, and problem acknowledgment). Multiple linear regression analysis showed that both FoMO and boredom proneness were significant positive predictors of phubbing According to correlation significant negative correlation was shown between CGPA and FoMO. Social media usage per hour was positively correlated with both FoMO and phubbing. These results show the significant role of FoMO and boredom proneness in predicting phubbing behaviors among university students. The study highlights the need for interventions to address these psychological factors, which could mitigate phubbing and its social consequences. By introducing awareness programs about FOMO and phubbing as well as encouraging more interesting ways to learn and help students avoid feeling bored, phubbing behavior can be reduced. Supervised by Ms. Sana Shaheen

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