Applied Psychology Review

Cyber-Stalking, Social Comparison, and Psychological Well-being in University Students

Fatima Agha — 2024-06-27

The current study aimed to investigate the relationship between cyber stalking, social comparison, and psychological well-being in university students. Correlational research design and quantitative method were used to conduct the study. It was hypothesized that there is likely a relationship between cyber stalking, social comparison, and psychological well-being. Moreover, it was also hypothesized that cyber stalking is likely to negatively predict psychological well-being in students. Data was collected online through purposive sampling technique. The study consisted of (n=150) university students. Standardized measures, Cyber Obsessional Pursuit Scale, Social Comparison Orientation Scale, and Psychological Well-being Scale, were used to collect the data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 21. The results of correlational analysis showed highly significant correlation between all study variables. Regression analysis showed that only cyber stalking and social comparison were the significant predictors of psychological well-being in students. These results imply that authorities and respective institutions must devise psychosocial interventions to minimize the psychological disturbances in social media users by controlling cyber-crimes and to promote well-being at individual and societal level.

Psychological Well-Being of Caregivers of Parents with Mental Illness: An Exploratory Study

Ansa Talib — 2024-09-05

The current study was conducted to explore the psychological well-being of caregivers having a parent with mental illness. The purposive sampling technique was used to conduct the study. A sample of 12 (8 women and 4 men) adults aged 18-40 years having parents with mental illness, such as schizophrenia, depression, and compulsive disorders were selected from the psychiatry ward of one of the government hospitals in Faisalabad, Pakistan. A focus group discussion was conducted through the trained facilitator. Thematic analysis was used to examine the data. Five major themes, namely significant impact on life, responsibilities, societal pressure, attention towards religion, personal, social and family dynamics, and nine sub themes, namely psychological impact, overall health affected, influence on academic performance, balancing caregiving and personal roles, social integration, religious strength, social life circumstances, family situation, emotions and feelings were extracted. The findings highlight the impact of parents’ mental illness on the well-being of adult caregivers in Pakistani context. Furthermore, findings may also help clinicians in tailoring the interventions accordingly to the context of the current study in order to enhance and improve caregivers' well-being.

Self-Silencing and Mental Well-being in Married Individuals

Amara Naeem — 2024-06-28

The present study investigated the relationship between self-silencing, co-dependency and mental wellbeing in married individuals. The objectives of this study were to explore the relationship between self-silencing, codependency and mental wellbeing in married individuals; and to investigate the mediating role of co-dependency between self-silencing and mental wellbeing in them. The total sample of the study comprised of 154 married individuals, including equal number of men and women, selected through convenient sampling strategy. The survey forms were sent online to the participants via interactive social media networks. Data was collected from the participants using the Mental Health Continuum Short Form, Self-Silencing Scale, and Spann Fischer Co-Dependency Scale. Pearson Product Moment correlation was computed which revealed a positive correlation between self-silencing and codependency, and a negative correlation between self-silencing, codependency and mental wellbeing in married individuals. Co-dependency was found to be the negative predictor of mental wellbeing. Moreover, co-dependency was found to be a significant mediator between self-silencing and mental wellbeing. These findings contribute to the behavioral sciences by providing evidence that the experience of self-silencing and co-dependency can negatively affect mental well-being of married individuals. As a result, it may impact their intimate marital bond.

Socioeconomic Impact of Sports Tourism on Community Health Development in Kwara State, Nigeria

Suleiman Sabonkudi Sadiq — 2024-06-27

Sports, as a major global contributor to socioeconomic development of the society, has not been explored extensively. Therefore, the current study investigated the impact of sports tourism on the social, economic, and ecological development among the people of Kwara state, Nigeria. The study examined whether sports tourism would have a significant impact on the economic, social, and ecological development of people in Kwara state. Data was collected from a sample of 117 sportsmen and women employing a descriptive survey approach. The study probed into the multifaceted effects of sports tourism utilizing a meticulously designed questionnaire. Findings revealed that economic (c²=130.23), social (c²=159.50), and ecological development (c²=150.90) with p-values < 0.05 alpha value. The study concluded that sports tourism has a significant impact on the economic, social, and ecological development of people in Kwara state. Moreover, the study also suggested that sports tourism should be encouraged since it serves as a seasonal economic advancement for small- and large-scale business. Sports tourism is also helpful to address the social challenges that afflict rural communities thus supporting community health development.

Dysfunctional Thoughts and Caregiver Burden in the Caregivers of Patients with Hepatitis C

Aasma Yousaf — 2024-06-27

The current study aimed to identify the thought patterns and caregiver burden of the caregivers of patients with hepatitis C. It was hypothesized that there is likely a relationship between dysfunctional thoughts and caregiver burden, where dysfunctional thoughts are likely to predict caregiver burden in the caregivers of hepatitis C patients. This correlational study was conducted with a sample of (N = 100) caregivers (43 men and 57 women). They were recruited from the government hospitals of Lahore by using the purposive sampling technique. The age range of caregivers was 17 to 65 years and only those who had spent more than 6 hours per day with the patient were included. Caregivers with any previously diagnosed psychological problem were excluded from the study. Their personal information and the patients’ current condition were also noted. Dysfunctional Thoughts about Caregiving Questionnaire and Zarit Burden Interview was used. Dysfunctional thoughts were identified to have a significant negative association with caregiver burden and act as predictors of caregiver burden in the caregivers of patients with hepatitis C and its complications. The findings will be beneficial for reducing the caregivers burden of the patients with any infectious disease.