https://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP <p>Bahria journal of Professional Psychology (BJPP) is a HEC recognized peer – reviewed, biannual, international journal, published as the official journal of the Institute of Professional Psychology, Bahria University, Karachi Campus (IPP-BUKC).</p> <p>The Journal encourages scientific originality and creativity in the field of professional psychology. It carries organizational, educational, clinical, theoretical and other articles related to different issues that may be of interest in the context of psychology, social surveys, comments and special reviews of Professional Psychology researches. A section on comprehensive book reviews can also be provided. Authors are generally expected to relate their analysis as far as possible to the socio-cultural context of Pakistan in particular and of the developing countries in general.</p> Institute of Professional Psychology en-US Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology 1816-0840 https://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP/article/view/608 <p>Pakistan's sociocultural factors significantly influence individuals' perceptions of body image, eating behaviors, and coping mechanisms. Cultural norms, societal expectations, and family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping young adults' attitudes towards food, body image, and emotional regulation (Liu et al., 2021; Das &amp; Mishra, 2021). But it is worth noting that the current research landscape in the country has a restricted emphasis on the examination of Binge Eating Issues and their corresponding psychosomatic symptoms. The present body of research predominantly centers around anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, hence creating a void in the literature (Cho, 2022). In order to bridge this existing deficiency, the use of Eidetic Psychotherapy can provide a comprehensive methodology for the treatment of psychosomatic illnesses (Sheikh, 1978). However, it is important to note that there exists a dearth of particular empirical studies examining the effectiveness of Eidetic Psychotherapy in addressing Binge Eating Issues among the young adult population. The investigation of the effectiveness of this intervention is of utmost importance due to its capacity to address the existing research void and contribute valuable empirical support for evidence-based interventions and facilitate the development of culturally sensitive strategies that cater to the distinctive psychosomatic symptoms encountered by young adults in Pakistan. Through a comprehensive examination of the efficacy of Eidetic Psychotherapy, scholars and professionals can enhance their comprehension and subsequently devise precise interventions aimed at more efficiently addressing the psychosomatic manifestations associated with the issues related Binge Eating in Pakistan.</p> Siddiqa Shahzadi Kayani Zaofishan Qureshi Laraib Arshad Janeeta Sohail Fatima Shazib Sadaf Jalil Malik ##submission.copyrightStatement## 2024-12-22 2024-12-22 23 2 1 15 https://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP/article/view/619 <p>Orphans are vulnerable to various stressors of life. The purpose of the present study is to compare the internalizing (i.e., depression &amp; loneliness) and externalizing (i.e., aggression) behaviors of orphans and non-orphans. Socio-demographic differences in gender, family socio-economic status, and residential area are also examined. The sample consisted of orphans (<em>n</em> = 150) and non-orphans (<em>n</em> = 150) between 12-18 years who were purposively selected from orphanages and schools in district Haripur, respectively. Data were collected on the Beck Depression Inventory, the UCLA Loneliness Scale, and the Buss-Perry Aggression Questionnaire. Results show that internalizing and externalizing problematic behaviors are interrelated. Orphans suffered significantly higher levels of depression, loneliness, and aggression than the non-orphans. Girls, low SES adolescents, and urban adolescents faced more problem behaviors than their counterparts. The study offers recommendations for screening, prevention, and intervention of problem behaviors among adolescents.</p> Ishrat Fatima Najia Zulfiqar Haleema Bano Hifza Akram ##submission.copyrightStatement## 2024-12-22 2024-12-22 23 2 16 26 https://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP/article/view/624 <p>The aim of the study was to examine the relationship among Self-Objectification, Emotional Regulation and Perceived Stress in University students. The sample of University Students (<em>N</em>=200) with the age range of 19-24 years was recruited. Assessment measure included demographic form, Self -Objectification Scale (SOQ; Fredrickson et al.,1998), Emotional Regulation Scale (ERQ: Gross &amp; John, 2003) and Perceived Stress Scale (PSS: Cohen, 1983). The results showed that emotional regulation is significantly poitively related with perceived stress.However, the relationship of self objectification and perceived stress is not signficant. Moreover, Regression analysis revealed that the emotional regulation and type of institute are significant predictors of perceived stress. Furthermore, emotional regulation significantly mediated the relationship between self objectification and perceived stress.</p> Nighat Yasmeen Aiza , Sadia Mustafa Amna Bashir ##submission.copyrightStatement## 2024-12-22 2024-12-22 23 2 27 32 https://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP/article/view/609 <p>Colorism is a phenomenon of social stratification based on skin complexion that has profound psychological effects. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine critically the psychological consequences of colorism across cultures. To evaluate past studies, current systematic review used Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines (2009), which consisted of a four-phase flow diagram and a 27-item checklist. This review included the multidimensionality of colorism and highlighted most of research done in this line of direction from 2012 to 2022. Quantitative studies (N =13) and qualitative studies (N =3) were selected after screening based on eligibility criteria. In selected qualitative studies, an interpretative phenomenological approach was used, and correlational research design was used in most of the quantitative research. The findings illustrated that colorism significantly affected the mental health of people with darker skin tone. The current review highlighted that majority of research in this domain is done in individualistic society. So, it calls for research on psychological consequences of colorism in collectivistic culture and future researchers need to differentiate the concepts of concept of colorism and racism.</p> Zubana Afzal Fatima Kamran, PhD Afifa Anjum, PhD ##submission.copyrightStatement## 2024-12-22 2024-12-22 23 2 33 52 https://bjpp.bahria.edu.pk/index.php/BJPP/article/view/137 <p>School truancy remains a persistent educational and clinical challenge worldwide, particularly within marginalised communities. This study aimed to examine the role of peer influence and personality traits in predicting school truancy in Pakistani truant and punctual adolescents. Purposive sampling was used based with a cross-sectional design. Two psychological standard instruments, the Urdu versions of the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire Junior (EPQ-J) and the Index of Peer Influence (IPI), were administered to examine personality traits and peer influence in truant and punctual adolescents. This study’s findings revealed that truant students exhibited higher levels of extraversion and psychotic personality traits; however, punctual students exposed higher levels of neuroticism. Moreover, logistic regression analysis exhibited peer influence related to drug use was significant predicting by extraversion and psychotic personality in truant students. These results recommended that truant school students were more vulnerable to peer pressure, particularly concerning drug-related activities, as compared to punctual students. This research offers valuable insights to comprehend underlying mechanisms related to personality and peer influence and school truancy for educational and clinical contexts, with implications for the development of indigenous interventions aimed at mitigating school truancy and improving academic performance in Pakistani contexts.</p> Muhammad Aqeel, PhD Humaira Jami , PhD Ambreen Sadia Tasnim Renha, PhD ##submission.copyrightStatement## 2024-12-25 2024-12-25 23 2 53 67