Sameen Zafar
Biographic Data
| ID | 206437 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sameen Zafar |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sameen |
| FAMILY NAME | Zafar |
| SIGNATURE | ZAFAR S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Lahore University of Management Sciences |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4028-1105 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 6 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Domestic violence laws and social norms: Evidence from Pakistan
We investigate the effects of Domestic Violence (DV) laws in Pakistan on violence against women. Using both survey data and crime reports, and exploiting the introduction of the laws across different provinces over time, we show that the new laws had little to no effect on DV or femicides in Punjab and Sindh, while they led to an increase in both in Balochistan. The effect in Balochistan is driven by ethnic groups with more conservative attitudes…
Rethinking the postmodern approach to food insecurity in crises: Evidence from Pakistan
Self-employment of immigrants and natives: An empirical analysis using the Integrated values Survey
Consanguineous Marriages and Domestic Violence against Women: Evidence from Pakistan
The high prevalence of cousin marriages in the patriarchal Pakistani society presents a unique setting to study the impact of consanguinity on domestic violence. Our study investigates the relationship between consanguineous marriages and domestic violence against women, using econometric models and the Pakistan Demographic and Health Surveys (2012 and 2017-2018). The findings reveal a grim picture of domestic violence, with 6.5% of women experie…
Assessing Consumers' Awareness, Disposal, and Participation Toward Electronic Waste in a Developing Economy: Evidence From Pakistan
One of the rapidly growing wastes worldwide is electronic waste (e-waste). With the exponential growth in demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), in Pakistan, on average, 390 kilotons (kt) of e-waste is generated yearly. Our study focuses on consumers' (1) awareness of e-waste, (2) spending on EEE, (3) disposal of e-waste, and (4) participation toward e-waste management. We surveyed almost 550 individuals in Pakistan and used regres…
Public Cognizance of E-waste Effects on Human Health and Environment: Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan
The negative effects of electronic waste (e-waste) on the environment and human health are globally acknowledged. Across the world, developing countries in Asia are the most vulnerable countries in hosting e-waste. Informal recycling and crude processing of e-waste cause environmental degradation and harm human health. Therefore, the study analyzes public awareness about e-waste effects on human health and the environment using a logit model with…
Men’s perspectives on public-space sexual harassment of women in South Asia
The ubiquity of public-space sexual harassment (PSH) of women in the global South, particularly in South Asia, is both a public health and gender equity issue. This study examined men's experiences with and perspectives on PSH of women in three countries with shared cultural norms and considerable gender inequalities - Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The three-country survey in 2021-2022 was completed by 237 men who were generally young, urban, …
Capability Approach Lens to Public-space Sexual Harassment of Women: Evidence from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
Sexual harassment of women and girls in public spaces is often trivialised by the “eve-teasing” label in South Asia. While extensive research exists on domestic violence in South Asia, the literature on public-space sexual harassment (PSH) is sparse. This is the first study to articulate and examine a broad range of consequences of PSH using a capability approach lens. Based on an online survey conducted during 2021–22 in Bangladesh, India, and P…
Disasters and corruption: An Empirical Analysis of 16 countries from Asia and the Middle East
Religion and entrepreneurship: A gendered multi-country analysis
Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector
In this brief, we draw attention to Pakistan with the purpose of diversifying research on brain drain of individuals who migrate from the country primarily in search of a better quality of life and institutions, particularly focusing on the healthcare sector. Brain drain in Pakistan has become a perpetually rising phenomenon with more and more highly skilled workers leaving the country, yet there is relatively less research on this group. Pakista…
Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector
In this brief, we draw attention to Pakistan with the purpose of diversifying research on brain drain of individuals who migrate from the country primarily in search of a better quality of life and institutions, particularly focusing on the healthcare sector. Brain drain in Pakistan has become a perpetually rising phenomenon with more and more highly skilled workers leaving the country, yet there is relatively less research on this group. Pakista…
Analysis of Destitution amid Floods: Evidence from Pakistan
Using household surveys for 2008 and 2011, a multidimensional destitution measure is constructed for Pakistan's most populated province - Punjab. Using a non-monetary framework for dimensions of health, education and standard of living, the study paints a temporal picture of the extremely impoverished households in districts and towns, while highlighting the impact of the destructive 2010 floods. Results reveal the existence of pervasive destitut…
Determinants of food insecurity before and during Covid-19: An empirical analysis for Malawi
Leaving studies because of lack of interest: An analysis of the risk factors of school dropouts in Pakistan
Nutritional inequalities among under-five children: A geospatial analysis of hotspots and cold spots in 73 low- and middle-income countries
We found a significant within and across country variation in stunting, wasting and underweight rates among the under-five children's population. The geospatial analysis also suggested that stunting, wasting, and underweight patterns exhibit clear regional patterns, underscoring the need for coordinated interventions at the regional level
Pursuit of happiness: Subjective well‐being of immigrants and natives
Recent studies establish that subjective well‐being plays a significant part in the adjustment of immigrants in the host country and that after facing the initial costs of migration, immigrants experience levels of well‐being similar to natives across generations. Using two surveys, including the World Values Survey as well as the joint World Values Survey and European Value Survey, we, however, find that variations in subjective well‐being of im…
Size, Correlates and Consumption Patterns of the Middle Class: Evidence from Pakistan
Using three definitions of the middle class (MC) and the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement surveys from 2004 to 2014, we estimated the size of the MC and examined the correlates and consumption patterns of the MC for Pakistan. According to the absolute income, relative income and asset-ownership definitions, the MC grew by 16%, 8%, and 10%, respectively, from 2004 to 2014. The results of the biprobit model showed that the probabili…
Exploring the Relationship Between Maternal Occupation and Under-Five Mortality: Empirical Evidence from 26 Developing Countries
Pursuit of happiness: Subjective well‐being of immigrants and natives
Recent studies establish that subjective well‐being plays a significant part in the adjustment of immigrants in the host country and that after facing the initial costs of migration, immigrants experience levels of well‐being similar to natives across generations. Using two surveys, including the World Values Survey as well as the joint World Values Survey and European Value Survey, we, however, find that variations in subjective well‐being of im…
Size, Correlates and Consumption Patterns of the Middle Class: Evidence from Pakistan
Using three definitions of the middle class (MC) and the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement surveys from 2004 to 2014, we estimated the size of the MC and examined the correlates and consumption patterns of the MC for Pakistan. According to the absolute income, relative income and asset-ownership definitions, the MC grew by 16%, 8%, and 10%, respectively, from 2004 to 2014. The results of the biprobit model showed that the probabili…
Exploring the Relationship Between Maternal Occupation and Under-Five Mortality: Empirical Evidence from 26 Developing Countries
Determinants of food insecurity before and during Covid-19: An empirical analysis for Malawi
Leaving studies because of lack of interest: An analysis of the risk factors of school dropouts in Pakistan
Nutritional inequalities among under-five children: A geospatial analysis of hotspots and cold spots in 73 low- and middle-income countries
We found a significant within and across country variation in stunting, wasting and underweight rates among the under-five children's population. The geospatial analysis also suggested that stunting, wasting, and underweight patterns exhibit clear regional patterns, underscoring the need for coordinated interventions at the regional level
Pursuit of happiness: Subjective well‐being of immigrants and natives
Recent studies establish that subjective well‐being plays a significant part in the adjustment of immigrants in the host country and that after facing the initial costs of migration, immigrants experience levels of well‐being similar to natives across generations. Using two surveys, including the World Values Survey as well as the joint World Values Survey and European Value Survey, we, however, find that variations in subjective well‐being of im…
Size, Correlates and Consumption Patterns of the Middle Class: Evidence from Pakistan
Using three definitions of the middle class (MC) and the Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement surveys from 2004 to 2014, we estimated the size of the MC and examined the correlates and consumption patterns of the MC for Pakistan. According to the absolute income, relative income and asset-ownership definitions, the MC grew by 16%, 8%, and 10%, respectively, from 2004 to 2014. The results of the biprobit model showed that the probabili…
Disasters and corruption: An Empirical Analysis of 16 countries from Asia and the Middle East
Religion and entrepreneurship: A gendered multi-country analysis
Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector
In this brief, we draw attention to Pakistan with the purpose of diversifying research on brain drain of individuals who migrate from the country primarily in search of a better quality of life and institutions, particularly focusing on the healthcare sector. Brain drain in Pakistan has become a perpetually rising phenomenon with more and more highly skilled workers leaving the country, yet there is relatively less research on this group. Pakista…
Situation of Brain Drain in Pakistan, with a Focus on the Healthcare Sector
In this brief, we draw attention to Pakistan with the purpose of diversifying research on brain drain of individuals who migrate from the country primarily in search of a better quality of life and institutions, particularly focusing on the healthcare sector. Brain drain in Pakistan has become a perpetually rising phenomenon with more and more highly skilled workers leaving the country, yet there is relatively less research on this group. Pakista…
Analysis of Destitution amid Floods: Evidence from Pakistan
Using household surveys for 2008 and 2011, a multidimensional destitution measure is constructed for Pakistan's most populated province - Punjab. Using a non-monetary framework for dimensions of health, education and standard of living, the study paints a temporal picture of the extremely impoverished households in districts and towns, while highlighting the impact of the destructive 2010 floods. Results reveal the existence of pervasive destitut…
Public Cognizance of E-waste Effects on Human Health and Environment: Evidence from Punjab, Pakistan
The negative effects of electronic waste (e-waste) on the environment and human health are globally acknowledged. Across the world, developing countries in Asia are the most vulnerable countries in hosting e-waste. Informal recycling and crude processing of e-waste cause environmental degradation and harm human health. Therefore, the study analyzes public awareness about e-waste effects on human health and the environment using a logit model with…
Men’s perspectives on public-space sexual harassment of women in South Asia
The ubiquity of public-space sexual harassment (PSH) of women in the global South, particularly in South Asia, is both a public health and gender equity issue. This study examined men's experiences with and perspectives on PSH of women in three countries with shared cultural norms and considerable gender inequalities - Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan. The three-country survey in 2021-2022 was completed by 237 men who were generally young, urban, …
Capability Approach Lens to Public-space Sexual Harassment of Women: Evidence from India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan
Sexual harassment of women and girls in public spaces is often trivialised by the “eve-teasing” label in South Asia. While extensive research exists on domestic violence in South Asia, the literature on public-space sexual harassment (PSH) is sparse. This is the first study to articulate and examine a broad range of consequences of PSH using a capability approach lens. Based on an online survey conducted during 2021–22 in Bangladesh, India, and P…
Rethinking the postmodern approach to food insecurity in crises: Evidence from Pakistan
Self-employment of immigrants and natives: An empirical analysis using the Integrated values Survey
Consanguineous Marriages and Domestic Violence against Women: Evidence from Pakistan
The high prevalence of cousin marriages in the patriarchal Pakistani society presents a unique setting to study the impact of consanguinity on domestic violence. Our study investigates the relationship between consanguineous marriages and domestic violence against women, using econometric models and the Pakistan Demographic and Health Surveys (2012 and 2017-2018). The findings reveal a grim picture of domestic violence, with 6.5% of women experie…
Assessing Consumers' Awareness, Disposal, and Participation Toward Electronic Waste in a Developing Economy: Evidence From Pakistan
One of the rapidly growing wastes worldwide is electronic waste (e-waste). With the exponential growth in demand for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE), in Pakistan, on average, 390 kilotons (kt) of e-waste is generated yearly. Our study focuses on consumers' (1) awareness of e-waste, (2) spending on EEE, (3) disposal of e-waste, and (4) participation toward e-waste management. We surveyed almost 550 individuals in Pakistan and used regres…
Domestic violence laws and social norms: Evidence from Pakistan
We investigate the effects of Domestic Violence (DV) laws in Pakistan on violence against women. Using both survey data and crime reports, and exploiting the introduction of the laws across different provinces over time, we show that the new laws had little to no effect on DV or femicides in Punjab and Sindh, while they led to an increase in both in Balochistan. The effect in Balochistan is driven by ethnic groups with more conservative attitudes…
Economics (15 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Economic growth (8 works) · Geography (8 works) · Medicine (8 works) · Political science (8 works) · Socioeconomics (7 works) · Demographic economics (6 works) · Environmental health (6 works) · Psychology (6 works)