Islamabad: Punjab University (PU) has conferred a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree upon Faiza Bashir, daughter of Ch. Bashir Ahmad, in Information Management. Her doctoral dissertation, titled “Use of Mobile Devices among Medical Students from the perspectives of theory of Planned Behavior and Gratifications,” delves into the motivations and behavioral patterns of medical students using cellular phones.

Bashir’s research examines how the Theory of Planned Behavior and the Uses and Gratifications theory explain the adoption and utilization of smartphones by aspiring physicians. The study likely provides valuable insights into the role of mobile technology in medical education and practice.

The university’s official announcement confirms the successful defense and approval of Bashir’s thesis. The PhD award highlights PU’s commitment to advancing research in information science and its applications in various fields, including healthcare. Further details regarding the study’s findings and implications are expected to be released by the university.