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43 Pages : 419-427

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).43      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).43      Published : Mar 2020

Training Need Assessment for the Infusion of Tolerance, Peace and Social Cohesion among University Students

    Tolerance, peace and social cohesion are the most significant and substantial values of society. In the scenario of Pakistan, the existence of above-mentioned values are prominently correlated with each other. The aim of this study was to assess the need of training program to counter the negative effects regarding the existing level of tolerance, peace and social cohesion among university students. Population of this study was consisted of Government College University Faisalabad. A questionnaire was used to collect the quantitative. 280 students were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistical test were applied to assess the difference between their opinions. The findings of study demonstrated low level of tolerance, peace and social cohesion among university students and identified various factors affecting low level of tolerance, peace and social cohesion among university students.

    Tolerance, Peace, Social Cohesion
    (1) Anila Yasmin
    PhD Scholar, Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Muhammad Naeem Mohsin
    Associate Professor,Department of Education, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Muhammad Ayub Buzdar
    Assistant Professor,Department of Education,GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan.

06 Pages : 61-74

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).06      10.31703/gssr.2025(X-I).06      Published : Mar 2025

Exploring the Urban Structures: Identification and Comparison of Urban Forms in Present-Day Lahore City

     

    The paper explores Lahore's rapid urbanization and its effects on social cohesion and sustainability. Nearly 38% of Pakistan's population lives in cities, urban expansion has led to overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and declining living conditions. This study categorizes Lahore's urban forms based on physical traits like street layout and building density, analyzing their influence on residents' lifestyles and sustainability. The research highlights how Lahore's development has created isolated neighborhoods, reduced social interactions, and weakened social capital. It emphasizes the need for planners to create inclusive, community-driven spaces. By classifying different urban typologies and assessing their spatial, social, and economic characteristics, the study examines their impact on community sustainability. It focuses on the connection between urban planning and social cohesion, offering insights for future urban policies. Ultimately, the research aims to promote a more integrated and sustainable urban environment in Lahore, ensuring better living conditions and stronger community ties.

     

    Lahore, Social Cohesion, Social Capital, Urban Forms, Urban Sustainability, Urban Typologies, Urbanization
    (1) Zulfiqar Ali Tariq
    PhD Scholar, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Hafiz Syed Hamid Arshad
    Assistant Professor, School of Architecture and Planning, University of Management & Technology, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.