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https://ptsldigital.ukm.my/jspui/handle/123456789/497572| Title: | The influence of psychosocial factors on subjective well-being among marginalized youths in selected communities in Punjab, Pakistan |
| Authors: | Muhammad Saleem (P70071) |
| Keywords: | Psychosocial Well-being Youths Punjab Pakistan Poor youth -- Pakistan -- Psychological aspects |
| Issue Date: | 2016 |
| Description: | This study sets out to measure the influence of psychosocial factors (Self-Perceived Freedom, Perceived Social Support, Hope, and Resilience) towards subjective well-being among marginalized Pakistani youths. Consequently, current study comprised of two phases. Phase-1 utilized exploratory sequential mixed methods design whereby this study qualitatively explored the self-perceived freedom through three focus group discussions, which was conducted among 20 marginalized youths. The qualitative findings (derived using content analysis) from the initial exploration were then developed into a questionnaire measuring multidimensional self-perceived freedom. The Multidimensional Self-Perceived Freedom Questionnaire was validated with a large sample of 625 marginalized youths. Phase-2 was quantitative in nature that based on direct and indirect influences of psychosocial factors on subjective well-being of youth living in marginalized communities of Punjab, Pakistan. The total sample size 1251 was collected through multi-stage sampling technique. There were nine different instruments employed to figure out the direct and indirect influences. The self-perceived freedom and hope were found to have a significantly positive correlation with subjective well-being of youths. The gender and education level significantly moderated between predictors and outcome variable. The religiosity and parenting styles mediated the most between psychosocial factors and subjective well-being of youth living in marginalized zones of Pakistan. Subsequently, the religiosity and parenting styles were found to be significant mediators for Pakistani youth. Finally, the urban youths were better in perceived social support and resilience, while, rural youth showed a better level of subjective well-being. The current study merely focused on marginalized youth, so, the mainstream youth should be addressed in future studies. The Multidimensional Self-Perceived Freedom Questionnaire would facilitate the government agencies, parents, and social scientists to understand the real gap between the given and perceived freedom of youth.,Certification of Master's/Doctoral Thesis" is not available |
| Pages: | 364 |
| Call Number: | HM1023.P18S235 2016 tesis |
| Publisher: | UKM, Bangi |
| Appears in Collections: | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities / Fakulti Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan |
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