SEARCH ARTICLE

33 Pages : 320-328

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).33      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).33      Published : Mar 2021

Mentoring Functions and Job Satisfaction: Moderating Role of Cognitive Based Trust

    This study is to find out an attempt to verify the mentoring role of trust between mentoring function received and work attitude. For this purpose, national and international level NGOs working in multisectorial of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been selected through stratified sampling techniques. 273 questionnaires were distributed among various employees in selected Districts. Out of which, 246 questionnaires were included for research analysis purposes. The responses of the respondents were measured through a structured questionnaire having a five-point Likert scale. Mentoring function has been found as a dependent variable, while work attitude has been termed as the independent variable. Mentoring function has been further categorized into two subclasses, i.e. career development and psychological support and work attitude have further elaborated into job satisfaction. It can be included that career support and psychological support are significant with job satisfaction, and there is a positive relationship between dependent and independent variables.

    Mentoring Function, Career Development, Psychological Support, Work Attitudes, Job Satisfaction
    (1) Tahir Hassan
    Ph.D. Scholar, Qurtuba University Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sajid Rahman Khattak
    Assistant Professor, IBMS, The University of Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

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38 Pages : 373-382

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).38      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-I).38      Published : Mar 2021

A Psychological Exegesis of Displacement in Bapsi Sidhwa's Novel The Bride: A Sociolinguistic Analysis

    This reports the psychological perspective of displacement in the English Pakistani novel The Bride (also published as The Pakistani Bride), written by a Pakistani American novelist Bapsi Sidhwa. This is a sociolinguistic study with the employment of Close Reading (CR) and Systematic Functional Linguistics (SFL). The study involves social, psychological and semantic aspects with the aim to present the psychological impact of displacement on the personal and social life of the characters. Close-Reading provides the analysis of the novel and the author. Systematic Functional Linguistics provides context and semantics as tools to analyze the historical and conceptual background of the novel. The findings of the study present mixed results, supporting the supposition that displacement affects the psychological state of the characters and disturbs their individual functionality. It partially proves that their social functionality is equally affected. It may be because people are more careful in playing their social roles.

    Displacement, Psychological, Sociolinguistic, Perspective, Functionality
    (1) Hashim Khan
    Head, Department of English & General Subjects, Saudi Japanese Automobile High Institute, Jeddah.
    (2) Khalid Azim Khan
    Assistant Professor, Deanship of University Development and Quality Assurance, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah.
    (3) Muhammad Umer
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Islamia College University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

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07 Pages : 64-76

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).07      10.31703/gssr.2021(VI-II).07      Published : Jun 2021

Impact of Advertising Appeals on Children's Well-being: Exploring the Moderating Role of Disposition

    This research study aimed to examine the effect of advertisement appeals on the psychological well-being of children and assess the moderating role of disposition in the relationship of children's psychological well-being and advertisement appeals. The study was conducted by using primary data. Data was collected through the survey conducted in three-time lags from the children of age ranging from 8 to 12 years. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed among a sample of 578 children. For the selection of sample nonprobability, convenience sampling technique was employed, whereas descriptive and inferential statistical tools were utilized for the data analysis with the help of statistical packages for social sciences (SPSS) and analysis of moment structure (AMOS) version 23. Research findings showed that advertising appeals have a significant positive effect on the psychological well-being of children. Furthermore, disposition positively moderates the relationship between advertising appeals and the psychological well-being of the children.

    Emotional Appeals, Rational Appeals, Disposition, Time Lags and Children's Psychological Well-being
    (1) Shahid Mehmood
    PhD Scholar, Department of Business Administration, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Amir Gulzar
    Professor, Department of Business Administration, Foundation University Islamabad, Pakistan.

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18 Pages : 180 - 187

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).18      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-I).18      Published : Mar 2022

The Impact of Psychological Safety on Creative Performance: Mediating Role of Job Involvement

    The study was conducted with the aim of identifying the impact of psychological safety on creative performance, not in isolation, but by taking job involvement as a mediator. A plethora of research is available that is considered psychological safety and creativity. However, psychological safety has the potential to evoke and motivate employees to involve themselves in work-related activities. Positivism research philosophy was adopted, followed by a deductive approach. 132 sample size was finalized from the employees working in public sector related organizations. The results suggested that psychological safety significantly contributes to the creative performance of employees and job involvement is partially mediating the said relationship.

    Psychological Safety, Job Involvement, Creative Performance
    (1) Shazia Akhtar
    Department of Management Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Faisal Malik
    Department of Management Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Zeshan Naeem
    Department of Management Sciences, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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04 Pages : 32-40

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-III).04      10.31703/gssr.2022(VII-III).04      Published : Sep 2022

Effect of Job Stress on Job Burnout of Early Childhood Education Teachers

    Teachers, particularly those employed in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) system, suffer from physical and mental stress. The combination of an excessive workload and a lack of appreciation leads to job burnout and job discontent. Over 70% of ECE teachers worldwide report feeling burned out at work. It is necessary to look into the causes of stress and how it affects teacher work burnout. The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between occupational stress and burnout among Early childhood education teachers. The current study, which mostly focused on ECE teachers and their difficulties associated with occupations, studied the impact of work stress on job burnout. Through the use of a questioner and the cluster sampling technique, information was gathered from 100 ECE teachers. The findings of this study will assist in understanding the problems and stress experienced by ECE teachers and in developing a plan to improve their working conditions.

    Early Childhood Education (ECE), Psychological Stress, Job Burnout
    (1) Nayyar Sultana
    Lecturer, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.
    (2) Wajeeha Aurangzeb
    Associate Professor, National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad, Pakistan.

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04 Pages : 35-46

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).04      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).04      Published : Jun 2024

Unmasking the Minds of Serial Killers: A Jungian Analysis of Jeffrey Dahmer's and Javed Iqbal's Personalities

    This study examines the cause of evil and the emergence of serial killers' personalities, focusing on Jeffrey Dahmer and Javed Iqbal. Central to this investigation is the debate over whether killers are born evil or shaped by their experiences, highlighting the interplay between nature and nurture in creating notorious criminals. The research explores psychological, cultural, and societal influences on deviant behaviors, incorporating criminology, sociology, and forensic psychology insights. Additionally, it critiques the media’s portrayal of serial killers and its impact on societal perceptions, questioning the media’s role in shaping and understanding evil. By closely examining Dahmer and Iqbal through multiple lenses, this study promotes a deeper understanding of the complex processes underlying  criminal behavior and challenges cultural narratives that may perpetuate evil.

    Crime, Personality, Sexual Pleasure, Psychological factors, Shadow, Persona
    (1) Nayab Saqib Ghani
    Teacher Assistant, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Sadia Nazeer
    Head of the Department (HOD), Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.
    (3) Anbarin Fatima
    Assistant Professor, Department of English, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar, KP, Pakistan.

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14 Pages : 134-141

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).14      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).14      Published : Jun 2024

Youth Engagement and Participation in Socio-Psychological Research: Suggestions for Research in Pakistan

    As review-based research, this study uses Anthony Giddens's agency and structure approach to highlight youth engagement in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan. 22 research papers were sampled through keyword search, while the data were analyzed with the reflexive thematic analysis by Braun and Clark(2019). The researcher's bias has been reduced through reflexivity and independent review by PhD-level reviewers. Findings show that multifaceted barriers, such as lack of funding, lack of interest of stakeholders, lack of culture of engaging youth in research, and ethical dilemmas, work as barriers to youth engagement in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan. The benefits of engaging youth in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan include developing leadership skills, understanding of local social problems, and developing a knowledge-based system for sociological and psychological knowledge. Finally, stakeholders, NGOs, and governmental organizations can play an important role in engaging youth in sociological and psychological research in Pakistan.

    Youth Engagement, Psychological, Sociological, Barriers, Benefits
    (1) Nasar Khan
    Lecturer, Department of Sociology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.
    (2) Usra
    Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Buner, KP, Pakistan.

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05 Pages : 44-49

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

Psychological Wellbeing and Coping Strategies of ADHD Child Caregivers

    Psychological Well-being was discovered as a dynamic that included the subjective, Psychological, and social dimensions and health-related behaviors. A caregiver burden is the type of stress that caregivers experience because of the hurdles and challenges of caregiving.  To assess the burden of caregivers of children with ADHD and examine the psychological well-being with coping strategies.  Correlational research design with purposive sampling technique among psychological wellbeing burden and coping among caregivers of children with ADHD. Demographics are (Age, gender, education level, and marital status) with measurement of psychological well-being scale. The data were collected from Government hospitals in Lahore. Results showed that the alpha coefficient for this scale is a=.96, the caregiver Burden scale is a= .98, and the coping scale a= Burden has a negative correlation with both psychological well-being and coping. Coping has a positive correlation with psychological well-being and has negative correlation with burden.

    Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Psychological Well-being, Care Giver Burden, Coping Strategies, Challenges, Behavior Problem
    (1) Ambreen Anjum
    Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, Virtual University, Pakistan.
    (2) Shahbaz Sharif
    Lecturer, Department of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Jehlum Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Rashid
    Visiting Lecturer, Department of Commerce, University of the Punjab, Jehlum Campus, Punjab, Pakistan.

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16 Pages : 155-168

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).16      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-IV).16      Published : Dec 2024

Investigating the Impact of Deviant Factors on the Psychological Well-being of Schoolchildren in South Punjab

    Positive psychological well-being is essential for engaging children in school and family life. This research examines the influence of deviant factors (virtual violence, bullying, and socioeconomic status) on the psychological well-being of schoolchildren in rural South Punjab. Using convenience sampling, 200 male students from government lower-secondary schools across six districts were recruited for this quantitative cross-sectional research. AMOS 21.0 was used to apply Structural Equation Modeling to assess the impact of deviant factors on the students’ psychological well-being. The results reveal that virtual violence causes a 15.1% variance, representing the most considerable negative impact on schoolchildren’s psychological well-being among all deviant factors. This research concludes that the three deviant factors affect students' emotional resilience and mental state, resulting in their poor psychological well-being. Hence, it is strongly recommended that school management, teachers, and parents collaborate to create a healthier environment through awareness programs and parental guidance initiatives.

    Psychological Well-Being, Bullying, Virtual Violence, Socioeconomic Status, Schoolchildren
    (1) Rabia Munir
    PhD Scholar, Faculty of Applied Social Science (FSSG), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.
    (2) Norsuhaily Binti Abu Bakar
    Associate Professor, Faculty of Applied Social Science (FSSG), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Terengganu, Malaysia.

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02 Pages : 16-26

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).02      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).02      Published : Mar 2025

Elevating Teachers’ Satisfaction: The Impact of Professional Identity and Psychological Empowerment

    The study focused on elevating teachers' satisfaction: The impact of professional identity and psychological empowerment. A cross-sectional survey design with quantitative techniques was employed to conduct this study. The study sample consisted of 357 secondary school teachers, both male and female, from public high schools in Punjab, Pakistan. A stratified random sampling technique was applied for sample selection. Three adopted tools (The Career Satisfaction Scale, the Professional Identity Scale, and the Psychological Empowerment Scale) were used in this quantitative study to collect data. Tools were converted to Google Forms and disseminated for the collection of data. The data were analyzed by applying descriptive (percentage, mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics(linear regression analysis). Results revealed a significant positive impact of professional identity and psychological empowerment on teachers' satisfaction. The study recommended that higher authorities may conduct training and conferences to enhance the level of professional identity, psychological empowerment, and teachers' satisfaction.

    Professional Identity, Psychological Empowerment, Teachers’ Satisfaction
    (1) Muhammad Saleem Kashar
    PhD Research Scholar, Department of Educational Research and Assessment, University of Okara, Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Hafiz Muhammad Arshad
    Assistant Professor, Department of Teacher Education, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Syed Abdul Waheed
    Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Studies, Faculty of Education, University of Okara, Punjab, Pakistan.

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