Pakistan Journal of Clinical Psychology

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INTEGRATING EIDETIC PSYCHOTHERAPY FOR HOLISTIC INTERVENTION: ADDRESSING LEARNING DIFFICULTIES, EMOTIONAL, AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES IN ADOLESCENTS WITH SPECIFIC LEARNING DISORDERS

2025-12-10T10:28:42+00:00

Objectives: The present research was conducted to see how effective Eidetic
Psychotherapy is as a comprehensive method of curing Specific Learning
Disorder (SLD) in adolescent in the context of academic and affective issues
remediation.
Design of the Study: The research took the Pre- Post Quasi- Experimental
Research Design
Place and Duration of Study: June 2023 to March 2024, at mainstream
Islamabad based private schools in Pakistan.
Sample and method: With a purposive sampling, the adolescents (N=50) aged
11-17 years and pursuing between grades 4 and 8 were chosen. Two scales, the
Learning Disability Evaluation Scale (LDES) and the Strengths and Difficulties
Questionnaire (SDQ) were used as the instruments of measuring learning
problems, emotional, and behavioral problems. The treatment program was
psychotherapy based on the Eidetic Parent Test (EPT) images.
Results and Conclusion: The significant differences in learning difficulties,
emotional and behavioral issues were found to improve significantly after post
intervention. The findings have identified Eidetic Psychotherapy as a prospective
psychotherapeutic intervention of Specific Learning Disorder in Adolescents in
both the Academics and the Emotional focus. It might be applied both in schools
and in treatment settings, and provide specific support with an intention of
improving the academic achievements and emotional health.

THE IMPACT OF TRUST ON RELATIONSHIP SATISFACTION AMONG EMERGING PAKISTANI FEMALES: MODERATING ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA SALIENCE

2025-12-10T14:02:38+00:00

Objectives: The current study aimed to understand the contribution of trust in
maintaining and enhancing romantic satisfaction and further assess this within
the current era of social media and internet usage.
Design of Study: Correlational study
Place and Duration of the Study: February 2023 to June 2023 at the Institute of
Professional Psychology, Bahria University, Karachi campus,
Sample and Method: 317 emerging Pakistani females between the age ranges of
18-29, approached through convenience sampling through multiple areas of
Karachi, Pakistan. It was hypothesized that Trust will have a significant impact
on Relationship Satisfaction and that Social Media Salience will moderate this
relationship. Demographic Form, Relationship Assessment Scale, Social
Networking Addiction Scale (Salience Subscale) and Trust in Close Relationships
Scale were used.
Results and Conclusion: The regression analysis showed that Trust had a
substantial 44.3% (p< 0.05) impact on Relationship Satisfaction. The moderator
analysis showed that the interaction term between trust and social media salience
was -0.053, indicating that Social Media Salience plays a negative moderating
role in relating Trust and Relationship Satisfaction. The findings of this study
expand the understanding of salient use of social media, and the extent of the
negative effects media has on trust and satisfaction within romantic relationships.

PSYCHOLOGICAL DISTRESS AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PEOPLE WITH CONGENITAL AND ACQUIRED PHYSICALLY DISABILITIES

2025-12-11T11:59:40+00:00

Objectives: The aim of the current study was to investigate the difference in the
levels of psychological distress and quality of life among people with congenital
and acquired physical disabilities.
Design of the Study: Cross-sectional research design.
Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected from September 2023 to
January 2024, at the University of Peshawar.
Sample and Method: The sample consisted of individuals with physical
disabilities (N=80) with the age range between 18-65 years (X=35.11, SD=
14.49) were selected through purposive sampling technique from the OPDs of
various health care setups dealing with physical disabilities. DASS-21 and WHO
Quality of Life Scale were used as study tools.
Results and Conclusion: The finding indicated that people with congenital
physical impairment experienced lower levels of stress and depression as well as
higher quality of life than those who acquired them; however, no significant
difference was found in the score of anxiety of both groups. The findings reveals
the psychological challenges encountered by people having physical limitations,
and the need for specialized mental-health treatments and rehabilitation, as well
as role of social support to improve coping mechanisms and overall quality of
life.

THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TRAUMATIC LIFE EXPERIENCES AND MALADAPTIVE DAYDREAMING IN EMERGING ADULTS

2025-12-11T12:15:32+00:00

Objectives: The current study set out to look into the relationship between
maladaptive daydreaming and traumatic life experiences. Emerging adults.
Design of the Study: Correlational Survey design/comparative study
Place and Duration of the Study: Karachi from November 2023 to February
2024
Sample and Method: The sample consisted of 310 Emerging adults ages 18 – 25
(Female =222 & Males = 88) selected through purposive convenient sampling
from various universities and other settings. Three scales were used to assess
Traumatic experiences, Defense styles and maladaptive daydreaming. Traumatic
Experiences Checklist TEC, Maladaptive daydreaming scale MDS and Defense
Mechanisms Rating Scale DMRS- 30. The data was collected in-person and was
analyzed through IBM SPSS version 22.
Results and Conclusion: The results of the analysis revealed that there is a
significant positive relationship of Traumatic life experiences with maladaptive
daydreaming and defense mechanisms. These findings highlight the need for
customized therapies and support programs that concentrate on awareness
and processing of traumatic memories by providing a platform to confront
repressed pain. The main implication of the study is to add to the body of
knowledge about the mechanism of maladaptive daydreaming which is a growing
construct at an alarming rate in Pakistan.

EXPLORING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN COPING STYLES AND RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS IN YOUNG ADULTS WITH SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER

2025-12-11T12:21:39+00:00

Objectives: The present research examined the predictive association of coping
styles (i.e., problem-focused, emotion-focused, avoidant coping) and risk-taking
behaviors in young adults diagnosed with substance use disorders.
Design of the Study: Quantitative correlation design.
Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected from April-November 2024
from different rehabilitation centres in Karachi.
Sample and Method: -
SD= 1.9) was collected through Purposive Sampling. The Urdu version of the
Brief COPE and RT-18 questionnaire were used as study tools. Regression
analysis was utilized for making the inference from the data using SPSS-V27.
Results and Conclusion: Results demonstrated that coping styles both problem
focused and emotion-focused appeared to be significant negative predictors of
risk-taking. Whereas, avoidant coping found as a significant positive predictor of
risk-taking. These findings support theoretical models suggesting that coping
styles are the critical determinants of behavioral regulation for the individuals
with SUD. The study indicates the need for coping-focused interventions in
addiction rehabilitation in Pakistan.