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01 - Childhood Trauma, Perceived Social Support, and Post-Partum Depression among New...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).01
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).01      Published : Sep 2024

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    The study examined childhood trauma, perceived social support, and postpartum depression in married women with first-time miscarriages. After reviewing the literature, these hypotheses were formed. 1).Childhood trauma, perceived social support, and postpartum depression are significantly associated with newly married women with first miscarriage. 2)Early trauma and support networks are two major c... Details

    Childhood Trauma, Perceived Social Support, Post-Partum Depression, Married Women with First Time Miscarriage

    (1) Anam Naz
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Aqsa Sattar
    PhD. Scholar, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Sitwat Fatima
    MPhil Scholar, Department of Psychology, Riphah International University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
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02 - The Perceived Impact of Social Media on Family and Social Relationships in Saudi...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).02
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).02      Published : Sep 2024

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    This article endeavors to investigate the effect of technology adoption on the social changes acknowledged in the realms of Saudi Arabia in the context of the issue that has recently seen a ginormous usage of internet access, particularly in the last decade. Adopting a mixed methods approach, 300 young people aged between 18 and 30 years were sampled from two universities and one high school in Ri... Details

    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Internet Usage, The Factor of Attitudes, The Pattern of Relations

    (1) Asma Alolyan
    Independent Researcher, Faculty of Health, Psychology and Social Care, The Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.
    (2) Asiya Siddiquee
    Senior Lecture, Department of Psychology, Leeds Trinity University, Horsforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK.
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03 - The Insiders and the Outsiders in Short Fiction: Is the Behaviour of Women and M...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).03
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).03      Published : Sep 2024

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    The study discusses traditional gender roles and the resulting behavior in the selected works of short fiction. These gender roles dictate that men must work outside to provide for their families while women are compelled to remain inside the house, taking care of children and doing household chores. These roles are accompanied by different stereotypical traits: Men are thought to have positive tr... Details

    Insiders, Outsiders, Gender roles, Stereotypical traits, Feminist Stylistics

    (1) Abdul Qayyum
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government Degree College No.1, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Bilal Khan
    Lecturer, Department of English, Gomal University, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Inam Ullah
    Lecturer, Department of English, Government Degree College No.1, Dera Ismail Khan, KP, Pakistan.
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04 - Islamic Socialism and Communist Socialism: A Review of Comparative Analytical St...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).04
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).04      Published : Sep 2024

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    The paper reviews studies that compare Communist Socialism and Islamic Socialism to explore how Islamic Socialism is a viable alternative to both Communism and Capitalism. It investigates the shortcomings of Capitalism, which caused the emergence of the idea of socialism. The paper also discusses the strong endorsement of Islamic Socialism by prominent Muslim scholars to inspire confidence in its ... Details

    Socialism, Capitalism, Islamic Socialism, Communism

    (1) Nighat Farid
    Associate Professor, Government College for Women, Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Tanveer Anjum
    Professor, Department of History, Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Aisha Farid
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Government College Women University, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.
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05 - University Students' Satisfaction and its Effect on Positive Youth Development: ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).05
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).05      Published : Sep 2024

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    This study investigates university students’ satisfaction and its implications for positive youth development (PYD), focusing on gender-based comparisons. Through a comprehensive analysis of survey data gathered from a diverse sample of university students, this research explores how various aspects of university students’ satisfaction, including reliability, responsiveness, tangibles,... Details

    University Students’ Satisfaction, Positive Youth Development, Students’ Experiences, Gender-Based Comparison

    (1) Akhtar Ali
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Khalid Saleem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shehzad Ahmad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
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06 - Does Discipline Selection Based on Personal Interest Matter in Higher Education?...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).06
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).06      Published : Sep 2024

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    This study examines students' perceptions of self-interest-based discipline choice and its effect on educational excellence in tertiary education. The main objective was to analyze the effect of self-interest-based discipline selection on educational excellence at the BS level program. A mixed-method approach was adopted. A phenomenological design was applied for the qualitative part while a surve... Details

    Personal Interest, Passion, Academic Achievement, Perception and Aptitude

    (1) Abdus Samad
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Irfanullah Khan
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Mudassar Hussain
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education and Research, University of Lakki Marwat, KP, Pakistan.
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07 - The Journey to Empowerment: Women Higher Education and Its Barriers ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).07
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).07      Published : Sep 2024

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    The main purpose of the current research was to examine students' perspectives on the role of higher education in women's empowerment and development, as well as the issues and barriers associated with this role in public sector universities. A descriptive research design was employed to achieve the study targets. The study population consisted of total 4647 students. The study sample consisted of... Details

    Higher Education, Women, Empowerment, Challenges

    (1) Iqra
    M.Phil. Scholar, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rabiah Mohyuddin
    Lecturer, Department of Education, The Women's University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Samina Akhtar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Women's University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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08 - Child Abuse in Pakistan: A Sociological Examination of Contributing Factors ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).08
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).08      Published : Sep 2024

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    The study explores phenomenon of child abuse in Pakistan. It focuses on various kind of abuse like emotional, sexual and physical. Regardless of the presence of legal frameworks it remains a significant problem influenced by poverty, lack of education and cultural norms normalizing abusive behavior. The study employs sociological theories, like the cycle of violence, social situation theory, and c... Details

    Child Abuse, Emotional, Sociological Theories

    (1) Muhammad Vaqas Ali
    Associate Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Shamaila Athar
    Associate Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahid Rasheed
    Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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09 - Cultural Constraints and Women's Education: A Case Study of Women's Higher Educa...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).09
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).09      Published : Sep 2024

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    The purpose of this study is to explore deeply rooted cultural issues responsible for women's failure to pursue higher education in District Mardan, Pakistan. For this purpose, a qualitative research approach is employed and data is collected through semi-structured interviews with male household heads. The research pinpointed major issues that surfaced as early marriages, family responsibilities,... Details

    Women's Higher Education, Cultural Barriers, Gender Discrimination, Early Marriages, District Mardan

    (1) Saad Saud Jan
    Graduate, Department of Sociology, Forman Christian College A Chartered University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Athar Azeem
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Forman Christian College, A Chartered University Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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10 - Relationship of Time Planning with Post-Graduate Level Students' Anxiety ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).10
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).10      Published : Sep 2024

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    The study investigated the correlation between time planning and anxiety levels among postgraduate students during research work. A descriptive survey method was used to obtain data from 200 postgraduate students both males and females from six public and six private universities. The findings showed that most students had strong time planning skills and moderate anxiety levels, whereas there was ... Details

    Time Planning, Anxiety, Postgraduate Students

    (1) Muhammad Tahir Khan Farooqi
    Associate Professor, Department of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rashid Hussain
    PhD Scholar, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Iqra Qayinat
    PhD Scholar, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
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11 - The Use of Social Media and Effect on the Mental Health of Students ...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).11
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).11      Published : Sep 2024

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    Today Mostly students using social networking sites for interaction with one another have significantly increased. Due to this their daily routine of life has been changed. The use and gratification hypothesis looks at how social media use affects university students' sleep patterns as well as how it increases their anxiety and unhappiness. Social media users make and share content for a brief per... Details

    Social Media, Students, Mental Health, Depression, Satisfaction, Sleeping Disorder

    (1) Muhammad Iftikhar
    Research Scholar, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Ashraf Iqbal
    Assistant Professor, Department of Mass Communication, Government College University, Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Qaisar Shehzad
    Ph.D, Centre for Media and Communication Studies, University of Gujrat, Punjab, Pakistan.
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12 - Exploring the Persistent Challenges of Reproductive Health Management: Analyzing...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).12
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).12      Published : Sep 2024

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    This study examines factors influencing contraceptive use among married women aged 15-49 in Pakistan using data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS). This research aims to identify the demographic, economic, and sociocultural factors contributing to this disparity, focusing on the four provinces (Punjab, Sindh, KPK, and Balochistan). The study employs secondary analysis of data from o... Details

    Birth Control, Contraceptive Use, Demographic Factors, Socio-Cultural Influence, Rural-Urban Disparities

    (1) Mohammad Vaqas Ali
    Associate Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Pakistan.
    (2) Shamaila Athar
    Associate Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Shahid Rasheed
    Assistant Professor, Forman Christian College University, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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13 - Influences of Parenting Styles on Self-efficacy and Achievement Motivation Among...

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).13
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-III).13      Published : Sep 2024

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    The current research intends to study the effects of parenting styles on university student's self-efficacy and motivation to achievement. Moreover, it intends to examine how the differences in age, gender, education, and family support affect the aforementioned variables. Data was collected from 180 respondents(110 males and 70 females) between the age group of 19 to 30 years through a convenient... Details

    Parenting Style, Self-Efficacy, Achievement Motivation, Convenient Sampling, BZU Students

    (1) Samza Fatima
    Associate Professor, Department of Law/Principal, University Gillani Law College Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Syed Kaleem Imam
    Former Inspector General of Police, Former Secretary Narcotics Control, Pakistan.
    (3) Sundas Irshad
    Department of Applied Psychology, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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