Purpose: At present, the world is in the grip of COVID-19, a new health threat that has been declared a pandemic. To reduce the number of COVID-19 cases, preventive measures such as lockdowns and social distancing have been adopted. This situation is a cause of psychological stress for humans, especially among the youth. This study was conducted to analyze the stress levels of university students and the factors that contributed to reduction in stress levels. Methodology: A sample of 997 students was taken from the University of Home Economics Lahore. The data was collected through a detailed online survey and presented graphically with the help of tables and graphs. The impact of family size, family setup, and house size, the presence of kids and pets at home as well as religious following on stress levels was studied using chi-square tests and tests of correlation. Findings: Significant correlations were found supporting the idea that all of the aforementioned factors played a significant role in reducing stress levels among the young students. Practical implications: This research will help the educators and psychologists tackle students’ stress issues during social distancing. This research is an addition to the existing literature developed during COVID-19.

This study was conducted in Lahore, Pakistan to explore the overall and gender-wise prevalence of Deliberate Self-Harm in adolescents. Identification of most common reason and method practiced for DSH by adolescents were also the objective of study. The sample size for the study was calculated with G-power factor formula and as per the results generated from the software, a sample of (N=200) hundred males and hundred females was analyzed. ISAS inventory was used as research tool in this study. Cross-sectional survey was conducted and it was found that 62% adolescents indulged into the practice of DSH. Furthermore biting was the most common method and affect regulation was identified as most common reason due to which adolescents practiced DSH. It was also exhibited by data analysis that females were twice more active participant of DSH as compared to males.

Retinol and Tocopherol are commonly known as fat soluble Vitamin A and D. This research was undertaken with the objective to study Vitamin A and D’s effect in combating smog caused illness among females. This case report highlights diseases caused among young woman of Lahore due to smog. Hypothesis formulated for this study was accepted after testing that intake of daily-recommended amount of Vitamin A and D by females helps them in fighting diseases caused by smog. An intervention based on Food and Nutrition Board’s Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs) was planned. After the analysis of data by SPSS and excel, it was indicated that women could fight smog caused diseases better by including Vitamin A and D in their daily diet. It was also found that a strong positive correlation existed between good health condition among females and intake of Vitamin A and D.

This study was conducted to ascertain the health status of people living in urban and suburban areas of Lahore. It determined the level of variance and correlation between the health status of people living in the aforementioned areas with its environment. A quantitative cross-sectional survey was conducted to gather the results. Data was collected with the help of a questionnaire based on a five-point scale. One way ANOVA was conducted to test the hypothesis and the results revealed that people living in suburban areas are healthier (p< .005) in comparison to people living in urban areas. The Pearson correlation results (.272) revealed that a positive direct correlation exists between the health of residents and the environment in which they live.

This study was conducted to understand the role of color in motivating children towards learning. The sample was selected from two government schools of a village named Rao Khan Wala near Lahore. Traid color schemes were used as they provide a unique balance of both the cool and warm colors. Furthermore for the selection of the sample's age Piaget's theory of cognition was used and children falling in concrete operational stage were selected in this research. The study revolved around experimental research method in which the research was divided into two phases for data accumulation, the pre stage and post stage. The findings of the study revealed that colors positively increase children's motivation toward learning in classroom settings.