DSpace Collection: Master's Level Dissertations

A Correlational Study on the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Academic Resilience among Postgraduate Students.

2026-10-06T09:58:46Z

Title: A Correlational Study on the Relationship between Self-Efficacy and Academic Resilience among Postgraduate Students. Authors: Slathia, Arshia Abstract: The study titled “A Correlational study on the Relationship Between Self-efficacy and Academic Resilience Among Postgraduate Students,” explored the connection between self-efficacy and academic resilience in postgraduate students. It also evaluated the levels of self-efficacy and academic resilience, along with any gender differences in those areas. The research followed a descriptive survey design. For the sample we drew 214 postgraduate students from jammu district using random sampling. Data was collected using General Self-Efficacy Scale (GSE) along with Academic Resilience Scale (ARS-30). For analysis, Mean, Standard Deviations, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation and Independent Samples t-tests are used, results showed postgraduate students with moderately high self-efficacy (M = 30.57, SD = 4.963) And strong academic resilience (M = 112.76, SD = 17.094). The results showed a significant positive link between self-efficacy and academic resilience (r = .508, p < .01**). Students who felt more confident in their abilities generally proved more resilient in university. This means gender didn't make a difference for either measure, no significant gaps in self-efficacy (t = -0.836, p > .05**) or academic resilience (t = -0.098, p > .05**). Description: M.A. Psychology Dissertation—2026

Impact of Social Media Addiction and Procrastination on Academic Performance among Distance Learning Students and Non-Distance Learning Students.

2026-10-06T09:54:17Z

Title: Impact of Social Media Addiction and Procrastination on Academic Performance among Distance Learning Students and Non-Distance Learning Students. Abstract: The study titled "A Comparative Study on the Impact of Social Media Addiction on Procrastination Among Distance Learning and Non-Distance Learning Students" explored the relationship between social media addiction and procrastination across two distinct student populations. It also evaluated levels of social media addiction and procrastination along with gender differences in these variables. The study followed a quantitative comparative survey design. The sample consisted of 130 students from Jammu district selected through purposive sampling, comprising Distance Learning students (n = 66) and Non-Distance Learning students (n = 64). Data were collected using the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) and the Procrastination and Precrastination Test Scale (PPTS). Mean, Standard Deviation, Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation, and Independent Samples t-test were used for analysis. Results indicated a statistically significant positive relationship between social media addiction and procrastination among Distance Learning students (r = .42, p < .001) and Non-Distance Learning students (r = .50, p < .001), suggesting that students with greater social media addiction tendencies also demonstrated higher procrastination tendencies . No statistically significant gender differences were found in social media addiction, t(126) = –0.07, p = .943, or procrastination, t(126) = 1.18, p = .239. Furthermore, no statistically significant difference was observed between Distance Learning and Non-Distance Learning students on social media addiction and procrastination. The findings emphasize the importance of addressing social media addiction and self-regulation difficulties among students irrespective of learning mode. Description: M.A. Psychology Dissertation—2026

A Correlational Analysis of the Relationship between Depression and Self-Esteem among School Students.

2026-10-06T09:51:20Z

Title: A Correlational Analysis of the Relationship between Depression and Self-Esteem among School Students. Authors: Hamid, Iqra Abstract: Depression and self-esteem are two of the most clinically and educationally significant psychological constructs in the study of adolescent mental health. The present study examined the relationship between depression and self-esteem among school students, with additional investigation of gender differences in these variables. Using a correlational research design, a sample of 150 students aged 13–18 years was recruited through simple random sampling. The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDIII; Beck et al., 1996) and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES; Rosenberg, 1965) were administered as the primary assessment instruments. Pearson's product-moment correlation was employed to assess the strength and direction of the association between depression and self-esteem, while independent-samples t-tests were used to examine gender differences. The findings revealed a statistically significant negative correlation between depression and self-esteem, r(148) = −.19, p = .022, indicating that students with lower self-esteem tended to report higher depressive symptomatology. No significant gender differences were observed in either variable. The findings are discussed in light of existing theoretical frameworks, including Beck's (1967) cognitive theory of depression, the vulnerability– scar model (Sowislo & Orth, 2013), hopelessness theory (Abramson et al., 1989), developmental self-concept theory (Harter, 2012), the diathesis–stress model (Monroe & Simons, 1991), and sociometer theory (Leary & Baumeister, 2000). The study contributes to the understanding of mental health dynamics in school-age populations and has implications for school-based screening, prevention, and intervention programmes. Description: M.A. Psychology Dissertation—2026

A Study of the Relationship between Perceived Stress and Sleep Deprivation among Young Adults.

2026-10-06T09:47:17Z

Title: A Study of the Relationship between Perceived Stress and Sleep Deprivation among Young Adults. Abstract: This dissertation is an original research work conducted as part of my M.A. in Psychology (Clinical and Counselling) at MIER College of Education (Autonomous), Jammu, under the supervision of Dr. Neha Jaral. The study reflects my sincere effort to explore a concern that I believe is deeply relevant to young adults today — the toll that stress takes on our sleep, and how the two quietly feed into each other. Through this research, I hope to contribute, in a small but meaningful way, to the growing conversation around mental health and well-being among young adults in India. Sleep deprivation and perceived stress are two of the most significant psychological and public health challenges confronting young adults in contemporary society. The present study examined the relationship between perceived stress and sleep deprivation among young adults aged 18–26 years residing in India. A quantitative, cross-sectional correlational research design was adopted. A total of 196 participants (111 females, 85 males) were recruited through simple random sampling, comprising both college students and working professionals. Data were collected using two standardised self-report instruments: the Perceived Stress Scale–10 (PSS-10; Cohen, Kamarck, & Mermelstein, 1983) and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI; Buysse et al., 1989). Statistical analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 27), including Pearson's product-moment correlation and descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that 89.8% of participants reported moderate to high levels of perceived stress (mean PSS-10 = 20.52), and 66.3% were classified as poor sleepers (mean PSQI global score = 7.51). A statistically significant positive correlation was found between perceived stress and overall sleep quality, r (194) = .405, p < .001, indicating that higher perceived stress was associated with poorer sleep quality. Among the individual PSQI components, Daytime Dysfunction (r = .607, p < .001) and Subjective Sleep Quality (r = .401, p < .001) showed the strongest associations with perceived stress. No significant relationships were found between perceived stress and Sleep Duration or Habitual Sleep Efficiency. Gender comparisons indicated that female participants reported marginally higher perceived stress and slightly poorer sleep quality than male participants, though both groups exceeded the clinical threshold for poor sleep. xii The findings are discussed in the context of Lazarus and Folkman's (1984) Transactional Model of Stress and Coping and the Hyperarousal Model of Insomnia (Espie, 2002; Perlis et al., 1997). The results underscore the need for targeted psychological interventions addressing both stress management and sleep hygiene among young adults in India. Description: M.A. Psychology Dissertation—2026