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Current research aims to analyze the experiences of families about their psycho-social well-being in the wake of COVID-19. A cross-sectional survey was conducted from the 557 households in Islamabad between the months of November & December 2021. Knowledge and practices to prevent COVID-19, self-efficacy and trust in the sources of information were assessed by using a self-administered structured questionnaire. The findings of the study illustrated that majority of the respondents were aware of the COVID-19 pandemic, its common symptoms, and formal and informal precautionary measures/treatment. However, COVID-19 has impacted their psychosocial well-being. Results indicated that psychological well-being is significantly affected by resilience and knowledge of COVID-19, whereas, self-efficacy and trust of sources has no significant impact on psychological wellbeing. The findings also highlighted the significant impact of resilience and self-efficacy on social wellbeing and self-efficacy also has a significant correlation with psychological wellbeing. The study concluded that COVID-19 has not only altered the routine life of families but also affected their psychosocial wellbeing irrespective of individuals affected or not affected by the infection. It is recommended that steps may be taken at the community and government level to mitigate the psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Cases of intimate partner violence increased manifold across the world during COVID-19. Researchers have been trying to find out indigenous factors leading to such behaviors, especially among men. Using the lens of the exosystem factor model of ecological theory, we designed the current study to identify the socioeconomic factors in deciding on the intensity of intimate partner violence and its subsequent impact on the psychological and physical wellbeing of women. In this regard, financial autonomy and asset ownership status of women, as well as financial issues and drug abuse among men, were studied as major factors. The study also investigated the moderating role of the asset ownership status of women. A multistage cluster sampling technique was used to collect data from 1516 females in three waves through trained enumerators. We analyzed the moderated mediation model using the structural equation modeling (SEM) technique in AMOS version 26. Results indicated that financial autonomy and asset ownership status of women are negatively related to intimate partner violence and positively related to the psychological and physical wellbeing of women. Similarly, financial issues and drug abuse among men were found positively related to intimate partner violence and negatively related to the psychological and physical wellbeing of women. The interaction effect of the asset ownership status of women was also significant. Overall, significant moderated mediation was found. The results have several implications for various stakeholders including society, policymakers, and researchers. The study has extended the validity of the exosystem factor model of ecological theory and significantly contributed to the literature on intimate partner violence. Especially the moderating role of the asset ownership status of women based on their inherited assets was a significant contribution, especially in the context of the recent enforcement of “Women’s Property Rights Act 2021” by Pakistan. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]