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SSLA Culminating Experience

Disclaimer - The Culminating Experience Research Project is submitted by students to the Department of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts at IBA, in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Bachelor of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts, and the author retains full ownership of the work produced. Citation through this website is not allowed unless prior permission is issued by the Department of Social Sciences and Liberal Arts and/or the respective author. iRepository or IBA does not own the rights to this Research Report.

Submissions from 2025 2025

Beyond Karbala: Contemporary Perceptions of Zaynab bint Ali's Courage & Defiance, Ilma Eva

Submissions from 2024 2024

Impacts of Tourism on Host Communities: Analyzing Socio-Cultural Transformation in Central Hunza, Aleena Abbas

Navigating Between Worlds: Cultural Isolation Among Third Culture Kids, Zoya Fatima Abbas

'Pakistani' Cinema: A Tamasha of Censor Boards?, Marium Ibrahim Ahmed

How does controlled democracy impact the formulation and implementation of policies in Pakistan?, Fatima Ahtesham

“Namaz parhou; lekin kyun?” The impact of perceived parenting styles on children’s image of Allah and submission to Allah, Umaymah Akhtar

The Impact of Male Infidelity on The Life Satisfaction of Pakistani Women & The Role of Perceived Social Support, Hiba Alavi

Impacts of climate change on Socio-Economic Environment of District Ghizer, Gilgit-Baltistan, Attia Ali

From Babri Masjid to Ram Mandir: A critique of ‘Hindutva Content’ implicating history on YouTube, Muhammad Ali

Performing On and Beyond the Stage: An Understanding of the Nautanki Women, Rahma Ali

Does language affect adherence to UNDP guidelines reporting on violence against women in Pakistani newspapers?, Sadaf Ali

Such Meme, Much Engage: Exploring the Doge Meme’s Role within Participatory Culture and its Manifestation on Reddit, Osama Amin

Cinematic Depictions of Intimacy in Asia: A Comparative Analysis of Happy Together (1997) and Just Friends? (2009), Shariq Amirali

The Prevalence and Impact of Medical Gaslighting towards Females Accessing Reproductive Healthcare in Pakistan – Descriptive Cross-sectional Study, Zoya Navid Ansari

Exploring the Link Between Parasocial Relationships, Attachment Styles, and Loneliness in Female Undergraduates, Amna Arif

ChatGPT in Academia: Bridging Psychological Needs and Educational Challenges, Noor e Haram Arif

Religion As a Political Tool: Analyzing How Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) Uses Islam As a Campaigning Tool, Fatima Binte Asif

The Digital Self and Pakistani Microcelebrities on Instagram, Mahnoor Asif

The Impact of Instagram Usage on University Going Women in Relation to Body Dissatisfaction: Exploring the Role of Social Comparison and Socio-Cultural Influences, Haya Asim

Authoritarian Dynamics in Pakistani Society and Politics: The Influence of National Security, Muhammad Ayaz

An In-depth Study of Inclusive Schools in Karachi: Parents Perspective on Therapeutic Interventions and Social Support for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Muneeba Ayaz

The phenomenon of Amir Khusrau; re-presentations in Pakistani Popular Culture, Sana Baig

Offline Issues, Online Lives: Exploring Privacy Mechanisms and Practices of Female Social Media Users, Syeda Sana Bari

Maternal Guilt and Shame in Infant Feeding Practices - The Lived Experiences of Pakistani Mothers, Sarah Munawar Bawany

Maternal Guilt and Shame in Infant Feeding Practices - The Lived Experiences of Pakistani Mothers, Sarah Munawar Bawany

Understanding Muslim parental perception in the Selection of Prospective Matches with Mental Illnesses for Marriage with Their Children, Ahmed Bilal

'Beta ya Shohar?' An analysis of the impact of Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationships on the Mental Health of Men, Yumna Chohan

Bacha Kab Karogi? A qualitative analysis of the reproductive agency exercised by Memon women, Malaika Chokshi

Understanding the Objective and Subjective Burden Experienced by Spousal Caregivers for Individuals with Schizophrenia, Huda Faisal

Bright Mirage, Sweet Fan-Tom: The Everlasting Honeymoon Phase of K-Pop and Parasocial Relationships, Haaniya Farrukh

Exploring the Consequences of Pursuing Hobbies on the Psychological Well-Being and Distress Levels of Sighted and Non-Sighted Undergraduate Students, Laiba Ghanyani

Disparity in Governance and Socio-Political Treatment: A Comparative Study of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir within Pakistan’s Federal/Political Framework., Zeeshan Haider

Mardana And Zenana: Tracing Karachi’s Urban House Architecture Post Independence from a Gendered Lens, Maliha Hasan

Work or Play: Studying the experiences of a dual career in A-level athletes in Karachi, Syeda Manahil Hussain

Crafting Celebrity: The Impact of Social Media Affordances on Celebrity Culture, Faareha Imtiaz

Borderline Humorous: Politics of Comedy and the Muhajir Identity in Lal Qila Se Lalukhet, Kanwal Khalid Iqbal

Navigating Motherhood and Education: A Qualitative Study on Time Management, Social Support, and Emotional Challenges Among Student Mothers in Pakistan, Zuha Irfan

Consumed by Society: A Qualitative Investigation of Women’s Experiences with Family and Eating, Amna Islam

Morbid Curiosity: Exploring the Fascination with Morbid Media and Its Influence on Empathy Among Pakistani Youth – A Mixed-Method Study, Waria Javed

Personality Traits, Emotional Intelligence and Coping Strategies - A Quantitative Study on Employed University Students, Omema Kamran

Friends, Fae, and Foes: How are Gender and Relationships Constructed in Modern Fantasy Fiction? A Poststructuralist and Postfeminist Analysis of Sarah J. Maas’s A Court of Thorns and Roses, Summaiya Kashif

Single and Happy? An in-depth Qualitative Research on the Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction of Single Women in Pakistan, Sana Nadeem Keshodia

Playing the Author: An Autoethnographic Exploration of Early Access, and Player Agency in Single-Player Narrative Games, Anas Khan

Nostalgia as a Coping Mechanism via Evergreen Bollywood Music on Instagram Reels Amongst Young Adults in Urban Pakistan, Nijah Leghari

Subalternising Gwadar, Shahan Majid

Digital Echo Chambers: How Social Media Shapes Self-Diagnosis Practices Among Pakistani Generation Z, Nawal Malik

Artemisia Gentileschi, Womanhood, and Female Agency, Maham Mansoor

Comparing the Pakistan Cricket Team under Imran Khan and Babar Azam: How Cricket intersects with Politics and Fandom, Ruqaiya Marvi

Living at Gunpoint: Exploring the negative impact of exposure to street crime on place attachment and subsequent perceptions of migration among the residents of Karachi, Ujala Masood

A study on the impacts of women’s active participation on the climate change efforts and regional policy development in Gilgit-Baltistan, Naima Memoon

An Investigation into the Role of Original Soundtracks (OST) in Pakistani Drama, Areesha Shahid Mirza

Oil, Power and Politics: US Interventions in Iraq from the Cold War to 9/11, Haniya Zehra Mirza

Unspoken periods through the lens of men's attitudes, beliefs, and knowledge in Pakistan, Aqysa Ashraf Mubaraz

Exploring the relationship between Instagram consumption, and Depression, Anxiety and Stress with the moderating role of Self-Esteem in the Urban Youth of Pakistan, Suha Muneer Memon

Islam and LGBTQ+: How are Gender and Sexuality Positioned within the Human Identity and Telos Differently Under Western Secular Liberalism and Islam?, Ieeman Munir

Exploring The Obstacles Hindering Female Athletes’ Involvement in Basketball in Karachi, Anosha Nadeem

Redefining Femininity: A Postfeminist Analysis of (G)I-DLE’s Music Videos, Mariam Naeem

Neoclassical Realist Analysis of Pakistan’s Geopolitical Environment in the Context of Sino-American Rivalry, Syeda Sumbul Fatima Naqvi

The Impact of Urban Transport on Women’s Autonomy in South Asian Cities: A Case Study of University Students in Karachi, Rania Nasir

Attitudes towards divorced mothers in Karachi: a quantitative study, Sidra Nasir

Reimagined Realities: How New Media impacts fanfiction and community dynamics among Pakistani K-pop fans, Fizza Naveed

Transcendental Beauty and Resilience: The Therapeutic Power of Studio Ghibli Films, Rimsha Naz

“Bollywood jaisi romantic life chahiye” A Mixed-Method Study on the Impact of Parasocial Relationship with Fictional Characters on Romantic Beliefs of Young Women in Pakistan through the lens of Psychosocial Development, Shanzay Naz

Jailbreakers, Jugaarus, and Jigars: Video Game Piracy and the Gaming Community in the Pakistani Urban, Omair Danish Rafiq

The Impact of Information Overload on Twitter in Desensitizing Young Adults to Political Violence, Jyoti Ramesh

A Critical Evaluation of Emotional Labor, Burnout and Job Satisfaction among NGO workers in Pakistan, Marium Rehan

Exploring Communication Gaps in Pakistani Desi Families: A Comparative Analysis of Joint and Nuclear Settings and How the Existence of a Communication Gap Impacts the Emotional Wellbeing of Members in Either Settings, Maria Rehman

Exploring the Importance of Social Support for First-time Mothers Facing Postpartum Challenges, Rida Muhammad Saleem

Framing the Boundary: An Understanding of the Nation in the Bollywood Cricket Film, Rameen Salman

From Banking to Bytes: Investigating the relationship between Gen Z’s digital financial literacy and adoption of digital wallets in Pakistan., Rehma Dawood Shaikh

Comparison in Classrooms: The Relationship between Narcissistic Traits and Academic Social Comparison in University Students through the Lens of Gender, Hamna Shakeel

Analyzing the Diplomatic Ties Between Pakistan and Israel Through Type 3 Neo-Classical Realism (1948-2020), Ayesha Siddiqui

Understanding the impact of Romantic Visual Media on Pakistani Youth’s Perceptions Towards Romantic Relationships: A Quantitative Study, Javeria Haris Siddiqui

Snacking Though the Ages: A cross-generational analysis of impulse buying behavior, Miraal Faisal Siddiqui

STUDYING A POTENTIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RISING COSTS OF LIVING AND MUGGING RATES IN DHA AND CLIFTON, Zain Riaz Siddiqui

Caregiving Experiences: Possessed V/S Psychiatric Patients, Abeerah Tariq

Are the Islamists Still Relevant? An In-Depth Study of the Ideology and Methodology of the Phenomenon, Soofya Wajih

Exploring the Impact of Family Communication on Cognitive Emotion Regulation and Well-Being, Ifrah Younis

UNDERSTANDING PAKISTAN'S GOOD TALIBAN/BAD TALIBAN POLICY: ITS ROLE IN TTP RESURGENCE AND THE IMPACT OF THIS RESURGENCE ON PAKISTAN’S RELATIONS WITH THE AFGHAN TALIBAN REGIME IN KABUL, EISHA YOUSAF

How To Sell A Country: Creating An Integrated Nation Branding Framework For Pakistan, Muhammad Faiq Zafar

The Impact of Collectivism on the Attachment Styles of Young Adults in Karachi, Rehma Imran Zafar

The Impact of K-Dramas and Product Placement on the Brand Image of Korean Skincare Brands: A Study of Purchase Intentions Among Female Gen Z in Pakistan, Sara Zafar

Impact of Emotional Appeals in Pakistani Advertisements: Emotional Resonance, Gen-Z Consumers, and Ad Recall, Pazirish Zehra

Submissions from 2023 2023

Nabī-e-Rehmat: Prophetic Sīrah as a conduit for reform and revival in 20th-century India, Farheena Tariq Abbasi

How do neoliberal ideologies affect a state and in what ways are these effects exacerbated by the democratic system and the free market? A case-study on Pakistan, Parma Abbas

Legends of the Past, Voices of the Present: Generation Z's Reaction to Perso-Islamic Epics, Farza Abdullah

How do Fitness Influencers on Instagram negatively impact the body image of their male followers in Karachi, Muhammad Abdullah

Dual lives and incongruent selves: The impact of culture and parenting on the development of Self in Young Adults in Karachi, Pakistan, Sara Admani

Family matters: unraveling the nuances of urban joint families in DHA Karachi and their influence on married women's mental health, Dua Adnan

How do women utilize their autonomy to drive transformative changes in their socially defined roles at a micro-level in Pakistan?, Munazza Aftab

Visualizing Climate Change in Pakistan: A psychological analysis of how visual communication is more effective than textual communication, Abaali Manal Afzal

Sowing seeds of hope: analyzing kinship as Resistance through embodiment, posthumanism and postcolonial science fiction, Shanzeh Afzal

How a shift in a child's academic trajectory impacts parenting styles, Dania Ahmad

Emotional advertising and its effects on attitude towards the brand, Talha Ahmed

Water and the residents of Karachi, Fatima Junaid Ahsan

A critical assessment of the geostrategic position of Pakistan and its implications on domestic policy in the 21st century, Xerac Akhtar

Conceptualizations of Hijab: Understanding Agency, Normativity, and Representations, Khadija Akram

General elections in Karachi: why was MQM not as successful in 2018 as it was in 2013?, Maaz Aleem Ahmed

Nader Hashemi on Islam, Secularism, and Liberal Democracy: A Philosophical and Genealogical Critique, Huzaifa Ali

Thinking out loud: A qualitative study examining the audience perception of Pakistani Twitter users, Anusha Al Karim