Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
October 31, 2026
Shazia Jabeen, Farah Iqbal
The present study investigated the predictive role of trait mindfulness in relation to depression, anxiety, and stress among Pakistani young adults. The following hypotheses were formulated: H1: Trait mindfulness will significantly and negatively predict depression among Pakistani young adults. H2: Trait mindfulness will significantly and negatively predict anxiety among Pakistani young adults....
Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
October 4, 2026
Saher Sarfraz, Aiman Sultan, Mahrukh Mumtaz
Emotion dysregulation in adolescence is linked to impaired functioning and later psychopathology, so protective psychological resources deserve attention. This study tested whether self-compassion mediates the relationship between mindfulness and emotion dysregulation among college students. A cross-sectional correlational design was used with a convenience sample of 300 students (141 males,...
Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
September 26, 2026
Saher Sarfraz
Academic procrastination is a common academic behavior that may interfere with students’ performance, well-being, and effective self-regulation. The present quantitative correlational study examined the relationships among academic procrastination, general self-efficacy, and mindfulness among university students. The sample comprised 200 young adult university students aged 19–25 years from...
Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
September 14, 2026
Shazia Sherani, Maimoona Kausar, Maria Liaquat
The pandemic caused disruptions in university life and left health, study and family safety in an uncertain state. Evidence regarding the association of mindful attention with pandemic specific fear among Pakistani students is scarce. This is a cross-sectional study that explores the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and mindful attention among 120 undergraduate students (18-25 years) from...
Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
August 3, 2026
Substance use disorders represent a significant public health concern in Pakistan, with methamphetamine showing increasing prevalence, particularly among adults. In light of the escalating incidence of methamphetamine-type stimulant (MTS) consumption observed in Pakistan, this research endeavor sought to assess the efficacy of Mindfulness integrated cognitive behavior therapy (MICBT) for...
Pakistan Journal of Positive Psychology
July 29, 2026
Syeda Afeera, Sajid Iqbal Alyana
The present study examined the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) in reducing emotion dysregulation among patients with SUD. A randomized controlled trial with a pre-test and post-test design was conducted at Umeed-e-Shifa Rehabilitation Centre, Bani Gala. Forty male participants aged 20–40 years meeting DSM-5-TR criteria for SUD were selected through purposive sampling and...