The present study was attempted to investigate the role of perceived self-efficacy and spousal support in psychological well-being of female entrepreneurs. It was also intended to determine the moderating effect of spousal support in the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and psychological well-being. The sample comprised of 405 female entrepreneurs with age range from 22-49 years. Generalized Self-Efficacy Scale (Rehman & Rehman, 2004), Spousal Support Inventory for Workers (Malik & Khan, 2001), and Affectometer-2 (Naheed, 1997) were used to assess major constructs of the study. Results showed that perceived self-efficacy was positively associated with spousal support and psychological well-being. Similarly, spousal support was positively linked with psychological well-being. Moreover, spousal support significantly moderated the relationship between perceived self-efficacy and psychological well-being. Differences on educational groups and type of entrepreneurship reflected differential levels of perceived self-efficacy, spousal support, and psychological well-being. Future implications of the study were also discussed.

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Objectives. The present study attempted to explore the predictive role of dark triad ofpersonality in social skills and lying behavior of adolescents. It was also intended to determinethe mediating role of lying behavior in predicting social skills.Method. Sample (N=350) comprised of school students of grade 9 and 10 (girls = 230 andboys = 120) with age range 15 to 18 years from the government and private schools. Dark Triadof Personality Scale (Paulhus, 2013), Lying Scale (Finkenauer, Engels, & Kooten, 2006), andMatson Evaluation of Social Skills (Matson, Rotatori, & Helsel, 1983) were employed toappraise the major constructs of the study.Results. Results showed that dark triad traits negatively predicted social skills and positivelypredicted lying behavior; whereas lying behavior was positively related with social skills. Inaddition, social skills significantly mediated the relationship between dark triads of personalityand lying behavior of adolescents. Gender differences indicated that boys reflected higher darktriad traits and lying behavior as compared to girls; while non-significant gender differenceswere found in relation to social skills. Implications. Findings of the study would bear implications in clinical and educational settings to regulate inclinations to lie and enhancingbetter interpersonal skills.