Pakistan Journal of Social and Behavioral Sciences (PJSBS)

Education as a Stimulus to Women’s Leadership Roles: A Case Study of Charsadda District

2020-12-14T17:18:19+00:00

The study aims to scientifically enquire if there is any impact of education on promotion of women’s leadership qualities. In other words, how factors like education contribute to leadership skills of women in patriarchal societies like the one existing in Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa. For the purpose, the researchers—having chosen Charsadda District area where the total population was 96—collected primary facts through random sampling technique. In the first phase of the data analysis, frequency and percentages were found out through descriptive statistics in univariate whereas the bivariate data was analysed in the second phase by applying Chi-square test to see the association level between independent (educational roles) and dependent variables(women participation in active politics/women’s leadership skills) in inferential statistics. It came to light that although women had some
liberty, misinterpretation of religious beliefs prevail in the society barring them from potential leadership roles. All institutions should take the religious institution along, it’s suggested, to help alleviate women problems as well as encourage them in various leadership roles.

A Contextual Study of Causes of Suicides in District Dir in the Light of IMV Model of Suicide

2020-12-14T17:31:04+00:00

O’Conner (2011) theorized the act of suicide into an outcome of multiple socio-psychological factors and divided it into three phases known as IMV (Integrated Motivational Volitional) model of suicide. Framed under qualitative research design, the current study aims to study the act of suicide in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan in the context of IMV model of suicide. A total of 11 individuals who attempted suicide were interviewed through an interview guide designed in relevance to the current study. The collected information has been transcribed and linked with the variables of IMV model in order to extract findings. Findings reveal that the act of suicide in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan can be understood in the context of IMV model of suicide. For example, social stress, rumination, impulsivity and empathy are core among such causes.

EXPLORINGASSOCIATION OF ECONOMIC TIESANDSOCIAL INTERACTION BETWEEN MINORITIESAND MUSLIMS IN PAKISTAN

2020-12-14T17:36:38+00:00

The aim of this study is to explore how Sikh and Christian minorities in Pakistan are amalgamated in the social fabric of Muslim majority areas and to what extent their economic ties with Muslims are strengthening their overall social interaction in the area. For the purpose, a total of 372 respondents from the targeted locals residing in districts Swat and Peshawar were selected through proportional allocation through Sekaran table and data was collected based on five-point Likert scale. The economic activities of the minorities were selected as independent variables while the level of social interaction was obtained as dependent variables. The collected data was analysed at uni-variate level through frequency distribution and Chi square test was performed at bi-variate level. It was found that minorities felt marginalized in terms of economic participation which is attributed to their
lack of prestigious jobs at governmental levels and their tiny share in other socio-economic resources. However, economic transaction and business ties can enhance their socialinteraction with Muslim majority. On the other hand, strong social ties may also increase and encourage the minorities to initiate business ties with Muslim majority

A STUDY ON THE EFFECTS OF USE OF ICT ON STUDENT’S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL AMONG UNDERGRADUATE FEMALE STUDENTS’ IN SIALKOT

2020-12-14T17:40:35+00:00

Information and communication technology is the demand of the present era. The method of teaching and learning is rapidly changing due to the use of ICT in education. ICT is becoming one of the most important tools of learning in education. The purpose of this research is to explore the effects of Use of ICT on student’s Academic achievements among undergraduate
female students at the university level in Sialkot. The information and communication technology has a great impact on the quality of education. The female students were selected as a target population from Sialkot enrolled in Government College women university classes. Data were analyzed quantitatively. The data were collected by distributing a well developed and detailed questionnaire to the students within the target population in Government College Women University Sialkot. Random sampling is adopted for this study. The survey research method is used to conduct this study whereby the size 150 sample was questioned through a structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using (Statistical package for social sciences (SPSS Version
21). The obtained data set will be analyzed by using statistical techniques such as Frequency distribution, Cronbach Alpha reliability and logistic regression

A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY INTO APPARENTLY CONSENSUAL BUT ACTUALLY FORCED MARRIAGES IN PAKISTAN

2020-12-14T17:44:38+00:00

This study intends to analyse the prevalent social norm of Pakistani society in which young girls and boys are forced into marriages by their parents through religious, cultural or social pressures. Such marriages are often considered to be consensual but research suggests that they are a result of constant mental pressure and so-called persuasion. This study aims to examine
the ratio of young adults still going through such forceful persuasion, and identifies the proportion that approves or disapproves of this societal practice. This is a conceptual study using mixed methods of research. The lack of existing data is the main limitation of the study due to the fact that this is a less-researched area, making researchers collect data through questionnaires and focus group discussions. The findings show that majority of the youngsters are against forced marriages while considering them as oppression but most of them think the issue of apparently consensual marriages is here to stay

Coverage of Peace and War Journalism in Local Press: A Comparative Analysis of Daily Shamal and Daily Azadi of District Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

2020-12-14T17:49:29+00:00

This study has been conducted to analyze the coverage and treatment of peace and war journalism in local press of District Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is assumed that local press is giving more coverage to war journalism instead of peace journalism in the area. It is also presumed that local press is more reliable for the war and conflict issue than social and developmental issues of the area. The researcher collected data from two local newspapers daily Azadi and dialy Shamal of three months from January, 2015 to March, 2015. The researcher collected data though coding sheet by purposive sampling technique. It is revealed that both of the newspapers has given coverage to the phenomena, in which daily shamal given more coverage to peace journalism instead of war journalism. On the other hand, daily Azadi were given more coverage to war journalism instead of peace journalism. It is also proved that Shamal were framed more positive stories as compare to daily Azadi which showed that daily Shamal was created awareness regarding peace among the community of Swat. It is also confirmed that both newspapers covered stories regarding peace journalism on the back pages which shows that both newspapers have given more coverage to peace journalism instead of war reporting in the area. The results of the study explored that most of the news stories were published by daily Azadi and Shamal regarding security forces than militant activities