Gujrat Pakistan

Abstract Objective: To develop a reliable and valid Urdu indigenous Body Dysmorphic Disorder Scale (BDDS) for the Pakistani community. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat Pakistan, from Jun to Dec 2020. Based on the literature review, DSM-V criteria and semi-structured interviews conducted with psychologists clinical psychologists, and psychiatrists, an item pool of 78 items was generated for BDDS.

Abstract Objective: To develop an indigenous Caregiver Social Isolation Scale (CSIS) in Urdu for caregivers of mental and physical disorders in Pakistan. Study Design: Mixed method study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Pakistan, from Jan to Jun 2021. Methodology: An item pool of 48 was generated based on a thematic analysis of structured interviews with six experts and nine caregivers.

Abstract Objective: To develop a reliable scale to measure stress among parents with only daughters. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Psychology, University of Gujrat, Gujrat Pakistan, from May to Jul 2019. The study was conducted on parents who have only daughters. A pool of 59 items was created through brainstorming sessions and an intensive literature review. Afterwards, 42 items were retained through meticulous evaluation and assessment of experts.