Author: Arjumand Ayub
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Najma Najam
Degree: M.Sc
Year: 2006-2008
University: Institute of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan
Abstract
The present study aimed to investigate the effects of attributional style for causing depression in married Vs single females. The sample (N= 92; married = 47, unmarried = 45) age range 20-35 recruited from different parts of Lahore city on the basis of convenience. Dysfunctional Attitude Scale and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II) were used to measure the attributional style and levels of depression in females. Statistical analysis was done by applying Independent sample t-test. The results suggested a highly significant difference between the attributional style and depression levels of married and single females. Married females reported more Dysfunctional attributional style and depression as compared to single females.
Keywords: Attributional style, Depression, Married Females, Single Females
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Corresponding Address: Department of Applied Psychology, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. Email: chairperson@appsy.pu.edu.pk, Phone: 92-42-9231245
