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Papers by Taha Adawi
Heliyon
Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their e... more Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. Family support and care is critical to the well-being of children, particularly children with mental disorders. However, given the "gap" between research and practice"," there have been very few studies in the Arab region that focus on the role of the family in supporting children with mental disorders. The study also examines how families cope with caring for a person with mental disorders and what behaviors may influence the patient's distress. In addition, the study will examine the importance of family rehabilitation and integration of people with mental disorders into society. Methods: The study adopts the descriptive-analytical method and uses a questionnaire to gather data from the participants. The 350-parents sample (with 113 boys, 237 girls) was selected from the Shafallah Center for Integrating People with Disability. Morgan's law is used to determine the sample size. Results: The results show that there are statistically significant differences in the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders due to two variables: Gender and Work. Age has no statistically significant effect on the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders. Conclusion: This study is the first study conducted to investigate the role of family in supporting children with mental disorders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in general and Qatar in particular. The results show that families should cope with the needs of a person with a mental disorder. Family rehabilitation is important in the care of people with mental disorders. There are certain behaviors of family members that can increase or decrease stress for the person. The results suggest that the family plays an essential role in supporting and promoting the lives of people with mental disorders and recommending effective ways to cope with them.
Heliyon, 2023
Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their emotional... more Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. Family support and care is critical to the well-being of children, particularly children with mental disorders. However, given the "gap" between research and practice"," there have been very few studies in the Arab region that focus on the role of the family in supporting children with mental disorders. The study also examines how families cope with caring for a person with mental disorders and what behaviors may influence the patient's distress. In addition, the study will examine the importance of family rehabilitation and integration of people with mental disorders into society. Methods: The study adopts the descriptive-analytical method and uses a questionnaire to gather data from the participants. The 350-parents sample (with 113 boys, 237 girls) was selected from the Shafallah Center for Integrating People with Disability. Morgan's law is used to determine the sample size. Results: The results show that there are statistically significant differences in the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders due to two variables: Gender and Work. Age has no statistically significant effect on the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders. Conclusion: This study is the first study conducted to investigate the role of family in supporting children with mental disorders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in general and Qatar in particular. The results show that families should cope with the needs of a person with a mental disorder. Family rehabilitation is important in the care of people with mental disorders. There are certain behaviors of family members that can increase or decrease stress for the person. The results suggest that the family plays an essential role in supporting and promoting the lives of people with mental disorders and recommending effective ways to cope with them.
Dirasat: Educational Sciences
Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health... more Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety among university students in Qatar. In addition, it aims to identifying gender differences in fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety, and testing whether fear of Covid-19 mediates the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Methods: This research utilized a descriptive correlational approach. The research sample included 236 participants from colleges of Arts, Education, and Engineering (age range= 18-46, M= 24.98, SD= 6.24). Results: Results show that levels of Fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety range from moderate to extremely low (32.15-59.24 %). No gender differences were found and fear of Covid-19 mediated the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Conclusions: Based on the results. It is recommended to do further research on the psychological impacts of Covid 19 and its relationship to other psycho-social variables.
Fear of Covid-19 as a mediator between neuroticism and health anxiety among university students in Qatar, 2023
Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health... more Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety among university students in Qatar. In addition, it aims to identifying gender differences in fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety, and testing whether fear of Covid-19 mediates the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Methods: This research utilized a descriptive correlational approach. The research sample included 236 participants from colleges of Arts, Education, and Engineering (age range= 18-46, M= 24.98, SD= 6.24). Results: Results show that levels of Fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety range from moderate to extremely low (32.15-59.24 %). No gender differences were found and fear of Covid-19 mediated the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Conclusions: Based on the results. It is recommended to do further research on the psychological impacts of Covid 19 and its relationship to other psycho-social variables.
Dirasat: Educational Sciences
Objectives: The current research aims to explore the family quality of life, resilience and socia... more Objectives: The current research aims to explore the family quality of life, resilience and social support of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder in Qatar. Additionally, it aims to investigate the relationship between the family quality of life, resilience and social support, and the possibility of predicting the family quality of life through resilience and social support. Methods: The current research utilizes the descriptive approach on the research sample consisted of (220) mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Three tools were utilized in this research. They are Family quality of life scale, Brief Resilience scale, and 2-Way Social Support Scale. Results: The results showed that the participants obtained a high level on most aspects of family quality of life and social support, while they obtained a medium level in resilience. The results of the current research also revealed a positive relationship between family quality of life and both resilience ...
Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies, Sep 9, 2021
Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2021
This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children wit... more This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children with disabilities in general schools in Egypt. This descriptive, qualitative study drew on a purposive sample of twelve general and special education teachers within two educational districts in Cairo, Egypt. Through in-depth interviews, teachers were asked about their perceptions of the barriers that hinder the implementation of inclusive education in Egypt. Four categories of barriers were identified: structural-organizational, personal, interpersonal and socio-cultural barriers. The findings showed that these barriers are related and interact to affect teachers' beliefs about the possibility of the implementation of inclusion in Egypt. In addition, the study argues that “barriers to inclusion” is a very complicated issue that includes many interrelated contextual factors that should be addressed to implement inclusion effectively. The results indicate that differential change procedu...
Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2021
A family's quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the child ... more A family's quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the child with intellectual disabilities. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors that contribute to FQOL to inform the types of interventions and supports that are provided to families. The goal of this study was to determine whether social support and resilience account for variance in Family Quality of Life as reported by mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Eight-eight Qatari mothers responded to three surveys, the Brief Resilience Scale, the 2-Way Social Support Scale, and the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale. Regression results indicate that giving and receiving social support accounted for significant variance in FQOL, explaining 62 % of the variance. Resilience was not a significant predictor. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and acad... more Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and academic achievement across different grade levels. Using survey methodology, this study aimed at determining student motivation by exploring the intersection of certain social and psycho-educational factors. The study, which involved preparatory (middle) and secondary (high) school students in Qatar, comprised a sample of 1803 male and female participants. A questionnaire instrument was employed to measure student motivation based on three main indicators: the effort students put in their studies, feeling bored at school, and absence from school. In analyzing the data, correlations were drawn between the three indicators, and gender and parent's involvement in their child's education. The results indicated that a significant number of both preparatory and secondary students exhibit low degrees of motivation. The results also revealed that students' decreasing motivation is associated with their grade levels and that males reportedly displayed lower motivation compared to females. Male students' motivation was also associated with parental involvement in their education. As such, the findings of this study support the results of previous research in the field. Qatar's schools today are confronted with the same challenges that many schools in developed countries face. There is a real need for enhancing student motivation, and this is an essential element of quality education at all different grade levels. This will also aid in ensuring schools enable students to become effective role players in tomorrow's schools.
The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among universit... more The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among university students in a specific cultural context. A sample of 223 undergraduate students from Qatar University responded to self-rating questionnaires, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Brief Cope Inventory adapted forms. Based on the Perceived Stress Scale, the results show that a majority of participants evinced a moderate stress level (76 %) followed by a high stress level (12 %) and that girls are significantly more stressed than boys are. In addition, a high academic level is correlated with more perceived stress. Based on the Brief Cope Inventory, most of the participants used religion and a positive coping strategy. These results reveal that the effect of stress depends on the way it is perceived. Coping strategies are influenced by social and cultural characteristics. Culture affects our stress perception and individual choice of coping strategies. Assessing students’ problems may help p...
مجلة الدراسات التربوية والنفسية- جامعة السلطان قابوس , 2021
يهدف البحث إلى الكشف عن العلاقة بين الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات والتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية لدى ... more يهدف البحث إلى الكشف عن العلاقة بين الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات والتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية لدى عينة من الطلاب في جامعة قطر، كما يهدف إلى تعرف الفروق بين عينة الدراسة في ضوء النوع والفرقة الدراسية والحالة الاجتماعية والتفاعل بينهم في تلك المتغيرات، وإمكانية التنبؤ بالتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية من خلال الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات. تكونت عينة الدراسة من 329 طالبًا وطالبة من طلاب جامعة قطر، طبق عليهم الباحثان مقياس الازدهار النفسي (Diener et al., 2009) ومقياس تقدير الذات (Rosenberg, 1965) ومقياس التوافق مع الحياة الجامعية (Baker & Siryk, 1989). وتشير نتائج الدراسة إلى وجود علاقة ارتباطية دالة إحصائيا بين الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات والتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية لدى عينة الدراسة. كما أشارت النتائج إلى وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية تعزى للنوع على بعد التوافق الشخصي الانفعالي والازدهار لصالح الذكور، كما ظهرت فروق تعزى للحالة الاجتماعية على التوافق الأكاديمي، والتعلق، والدرجة الكلية، وتقدير الذات والازدهار النفسي لصالح المتزوجين. وأخيرا، أظهرت النتائج أنه يمكن التنبؤ بالتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية وأبعاده الفرعية من خلال الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات.
Abstract A family’s quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the c... more Abstract
A family’s quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the child with intellectual disabilities. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors that contribute to FQOL to inform the types of interventions and supports that are provided to families. The goal of this study was to determine whether social support and resilience account for variance in Family Quality of Life as reported by mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Eight-eight Qatari mothers responded to three surveys, the Brief Resilience Scale, the 2-Way Social Support Scale, and the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale. Regression results indicate that giving and receiving social support accounted for significant variance in FQOL, explaining 62 % of the variance. Resilience was not a significant predictor. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2020
This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children with di... more This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children with disabilities in general schools in Egypt. This descriptive, qualitative study drew on a purposive sample of twelve general and special education teachers within two educational districts in Cairo, Egypt. Through in-depth interviews, teachers were asked about their perceptions of the barriers that hinder the implementation of inclusive education in Egypt. Four categories of barriers were identified: structural-organizational, personal, interpersonal and socio-cultural barriers. The findings showed that these barriers are related and interact to affect teachers' beliefs about the possibility of the implementation of inclusion in Egypt. In addition, the study argues that ''barriers to inclusion'' is a very complicated issue that includes many interrelated contextual factors that should be addressed to implement inclusion effectively. The results indicate that differential change procedures should be followed if we would like to enhance the learning of children with disabilities in inclusive settings.
PERCEIVED STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, 2020
The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among universit... more The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among university students in a specific cultural context. A sample of 223 undergraduate students from Qatar University responded to self-rating questionnaires, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Brief Cope Inventory adapted forms. Based on the Perceived Stress Scale, the results show that a majority of participants evinced a moderate stress level (76 %) followed by a high stress level (12 %) and that girls are significantly more stressed than boys are. In addition, a high academic level is correlated with more perceived stress. Based on the Brief Cope Inventory, most of the participants used religion and a positive coping strategy. These results reveal that the effect of stress depends on the way it is perceived. Coping strategies are influenced by social and cultural characteristics. Culture affects our stress perception and individual choice of coping strategies. Assessing students' problems may help prevent the bad effects of stress on health and academic performance. Results also invite further study, particularly in the form of a longitudinal follow-up.
مجلة الإرشاد النفسي, 2019
يسعي البحث الحالي إلى اختبار البنية العاملية والتحقق من الخصائص السيكومترية لقائمة استراتيجيات مو... more يسعي البحث الحالي إلى اختبار البنية العاملية والتحقق من الخصائص السيكومترية لقائمة استراتيجيات مواجهة الضغوط (Tobin, Holroyd, & Reynolds, 1984) The Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) لدى عينتين مصرية وقطرية. وبلغت عينة الدراسة المصرية 523 من جامعة أسيوط، وتراوحت أعمارهم ما بين 18 - 21 عاما، بمتوسط عمري قدره 19.20عامًا، وانحراف معياري قدره 1.2 عامًا.. وبلغت عينة الدراسة القطرية 243 طالبًا وطالبة من جامعة قطر، وتراوحت أعمارهم ما بين 18 -37 عامًا بمتوسط عمري قدره 21.89 عامًا، وانحراف معياري قدره 4.45 عامًا. وتظهر نتائج التحليل العاملي التوكيدي تمتع الاستبانة بصدق عاملي جيد كما تتمتع بخصائص سيكومترية مرتفعة.
Motivation and Learning: A Survey Study in Preparatory & Secondary School Levels in Qatari Schools, 2019
Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and acad... more Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and academic achievement across different grade levels. Using survey methodology, this study aimed at determining student motivation by exploring the intersection of certain social and psycho-educational factors. The study, which involved preparatory (middle) and secondary (high) school students in Qatar, comprised a sample of 1803 male and female participants. A questionnaire instrument was employed to measure student motivation based on three main indicators: the effort students put in their studies, feeling bored at school, and absence from school. In analyzing the data, correlations were drawn between the three indicators, and gender and parent's involvement in their child's education. The results indicated that a significant number of both preparatory and secondary students exhibit low degrees of motivation. The results also revealed that students' decreasing motivation is associated with their grade levels and that males reportedly displayed lower motivation compared to females. Male students' motivation was also associated with parental involvement in their education. As such, the findings of this study support the results of previous research in the field. Qatar's schools today are confronted with the same challenges that many schools in developed countries face. There is a real need for enhancing student motivation, and this is an essential element of quality education at all different grade levels. This will also aid in ensuring schools enable students to become effective role players in tomorrow's schools.
Heliyon
Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their e... more Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. Family support and care is critical to the well-being of children, particularly children with mental disorders. However, given the "gap" between research and practice"," there have been very few studies in the Arab region that focus on the role of the family in supporting children with mental disorders. The study also examines how families cope with caring for a person with mental disorders and what behaviors may influence the patient's distress. In addition, the study will examine the importance of family rehabilitation and integration of people with mental disorders into society. Methods: The study adopts the descriptive-analytical method and uses a questionnaire to gather data from the participants. The 350-parents sample (with 113 boys, 237 girls) was selected from the Shafallah Center for Integrating People with Disability. Morgan's law is used to determine the sample size. Results: The results show that there are statistically significant differences in the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders due to two variables: Gender and Work. Age has no statistically significant effect on the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders. Conclusion: This study is the first study conducted to investigate the role of family in supporting children with mental disorders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in general and Qatar in particular. The results show that families should cope with the needs of a person with a mental disorder. Family rehabilitation is important in the care of people with mental disorders. There are certain behaviors of family members that can increase or decrease stress for the person. The results suggest that the family plays an essential role in supporting and promoting the lives of people with mental disorders and recommending effective ways to cope with them.
Heliyon, 2023
Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their emotional... more Background: Mental disorders can significantly impact children's lives and affect their emotional, cognitive, and behavioral development. Family support and care is critical to the well-being of children, particularly children with mental disorders. However, given the "gap" between research and practice"," there have been very few studies in the Arab region that focus on the role of the family in supporting children with mental disorders. The study also examines how families cope with caring for a person with mental disorders and what behaviors may influence the patient's distress. In addition, the study will examine the importance of family rehabilitation and integration of people with mental disorders into society. Methods: The study adopts the descriptive-analytical method and uses a questionnaire to gather data from the participants. The 350-parents sample (with 113 boys, 237 girls) was selected from the Shafallah Center for Integrating People with Disability. Morgan's law is used to determine the sample size. Results: The results show that there are statistically significant differences in the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders due to two variables: Gender and Work. Age has no statistically significant effect on the role of family members in supporting people with mental disorders. Conclusion: This study is the first study conducted to investigate the role of family in supporting children with mental disorders in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in general and Qatar in particular. The results show that families should cope with the needs of a person with a mental disorder. Family rehabilitation is important in the care of people with mental disorders. There are certain behaviors of family members that can increase or decrease stress for the person. The results suggest that the family plays an essential role in supporting and promoting the lives of people with mental disorders and recommending effective ways to cope with them.
Dirasat: Educational Sciences
Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health... more Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety among university students in Qatar. In addition, it aims to identifying gender differences in fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety, and testing whether fear of Covid-19 mediates the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Methods: This research utilized a descriptive correlational approach. The research sample included 236 participants from colleges of Arts, Education, and Engineering (age range= 18-46, M= 24.98, SD= 6.24). Results: Results show that levels of Fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety range from moderate to extremely low (32.15-59.24 %). No gender differences were found and fear of Covid-19 mediated the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Conclusions: Based on the results. It is recommended to do further research on the psychological impacts of Covid 19 and its relationship to other psycho-social variables.
Fear of Covid-19 as a mediator between neuroticism and health anxiety among university students in Qatar, 2023
Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health... more Objectives: This research aims at identifying levels of fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety among university students in Qatar. In addition, it aims to identifying gender differences in fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety, and testing whether fear of Covid-19 mediates the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Methods: This research utilized a descriptive correlational approach. The research sample included 236 participants from colleges of Arts, Education, and Engineering (age range= 18-46, M= 24.98, SD= 6.24). Results: Results show that levels of Fear of Covid-19, neuroticism, and health anxiety range from moderate to extremely low (32.15-59.24 %). No gender differences were found and fear of Covid-19 mediated the relationship between neuroticism and health anxiety. Conclusions: Based on the results. It is recommended to do further research on the psychological impacts of Covid 19 and its relationship to other psycho-social variables.
Dirasat: Educational Sciences
Objectives: The current research aims to explore the family quality of life, resilience and socia... more Objectives: The current research aims to explore the family quality of life, resilience and social support of mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder in Qatar. Additionally, it aims to investigate the relationship between the family quality of life, resilience and social support, and the possibility of predicting the family quality of life through resilience and social support. Methods: The current research utilizes the descriptive approach on the research sample consisted of (220) mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder. Three tools were utilized in this research. They are Family quality of life scale, Brief Resilience scale, and 2-Way Social Support Scale. Results: The results showed that the participants obtained a high level on most aspects of family quality of life and social support, while they obtained a medium level in resilience. The results of the current research also revealed a positive relationship between family quality of life and both resilience ...
Journal of Educational and Psychological Studies, Sep 9, 2021
Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2021
This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children wit... more This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children with disabilities in general schools in Egypt. This descriptive, qualitative study drew on a purposive sample of twelve general and special education teachers within two educational districts in Cairo, Egypt. Through in-depth interviews, teachers were asked about their perceptions of the barriers that hinder the implementation of inclusive education in Egypt. Four categories of barriers were identified: structural-organizational, personal, interpersonal and socio-cultural barriers. The findings showed that these barriers are related and interact to affect teachers' beliefs about the possibility of the implementation of inclusion in Egypt. In addition, the study argues that “barriers to inclusion” is a very complicated issue that includes many interrelated contextual factors that should be addressed to implement inclusion effectively. The results indicate that differential change procedu...
Research in Developmental Disabilities, 2021
A family's quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the child ... more A family's quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the child with intellectual disabilities. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors that contribute to FQOL to inform the types of interventions and supports that are provided to families. The goal of this study was to determine whether social support and resilience account for variance in Family Quality of Life as reported by mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Eight-eight Qatari mothers responded to three surveys, the Brief Resilience Scale, the 2-Way Social Support Scale, and the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale. Regression results indicate that giving and receiving social support accounted for significant variance in FQOL, explaining 62 % of the variance. Resilience was not a significant predictor. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and acad... more Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and academic achievement across different grade levels. Using survey methodology, this study aimed at determining student motivation by exploring the intersection of certain social and psycho-educational factors. The study, which involved preparatory (middle) and secondary (high) school students in Qatar, comprised a sample of 1803 male and female participants. A questionnaire instrument was employed to measure student motivation based on three main indicators: the effort students put in their studies, feeling bored at school, and absence from school. In analyzing the data, correlations were drawn between the three indicators, and gender and parent's involvement in their child's education. The results indicated that a significant number of both preparatory and secondary students exhibit low degrees of motivation. The results also revealed that students' decreasing motivation is associated with their grade levels and that males reportedly displayed lower motivation compared to females. Male students' motivation was also associated with parental involvement in their education. As such, the findings of this study support the results of previous research in the field. Qatar's schools today are confronted with the same challenges that many schools in developed countries face. There is a real need for enhancing student motivation, and this is an essential element of quality education at all different grade levels. This will also aid in ensuring schools enable students to become effective role players in tomorrow's schools.
The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among universit... more The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among university students in a specific cultural context. A sample of 223 undergraduate students from Qatar University responded to self-rating questionnaires, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Brief Cope Inventory adapted forms. Based on the Perceived Stress Scale, the results show that a majority of participants evinced a moderate stress level (76 %) followed by a high stress level (12 %) and that girls are significantly more stressed than boys are. In addition, a high academic level is correlated with more perceived stress. Based on the Brief Cope Inventory, most of the participants used religion and a positive coping strategy. These results reveal that the effect of stress depends on the way it is perceived. Coping strategies are influenced by social and cultural characteristics. Culture affects our stress perception and individual choice of coping strategies. Assessing students’ problems may help p...
مجلة الدراسات التربوية والنفسية- جامعة السلطان قابوس , 2021
يهدف البحث إلى الكشف عن العلاقة بين الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات والتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية لدى ... more يهدف البحث إلى الكشف عن العلاقة بين الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات والتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية لدى عينة من الطلاب في جامعة قطر، كما يهدف إلى تعرف الفروق بين عينة الدراسة في ضوء النوع والفرقة الدراسية والحالة الاجتماعية والتفاعل بينهم في تلك المتغيرات، وإمكانية التنبؤ بالتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية من خلال الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات. تكونت عينة الدراسة من 329 طالبًا وطالبة من طلاب جامعة قطر، طبق عليهم الباحثان مقياس الازدهار النفسي (Diener et al., 2009) ومقياس تقدير الذات (Rosenberg, 1965) ومقياس التوافق مع الحياة الجامعية (Baker & Siryk, 1989). وتشير نتائج الدراسة إلى وجود علاقة ارتباطية دالة إحصائيا بين الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات والتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية لدى عينة الدراسة. كما أشارت النتائج إلى وجود فروق ذات دلالة إحصائية تعزى للنوع على بعد التوافق الشخصي الانفعالي والازدهار لصالح الذكور، كما ظهرت فروق تعزى للحالة الاجتماعية على التوافق الأكاديمي، والتعلق، والدرجة الكلية، وتقدير الذات والازدهار النفسي لصالح المتزوجين. وأخيرا، أظهرت النتائج أنه يمكن التنبؤ بالتوافق مع الحياة الجامعية وأبعاده الفرعية من خلال الازدهار النفسي وتقدير الذات.
Abstract A family’s quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the c... more Abstract
A family’s quality of life (FQOL) has been shown to impact the quality of life for the child with intellectual disabilities. Therefore, it is important to understand the factors that contribute to FQOL to inform the types of interventions and supports that are provided to families. The goal of this study was to determine whether social support and resilience account for variance in Family Quality of Life as reported by mothers of children with intellectual disabilities. Eight-eight Qatari mothers responded to three surveys, the Brief Resilience Scale, the 2-Way Social Support Scale, and the Beach Center Family Quality of Life Scale. Regression results indicate that giving and receiving social support accounted for significant variance in FQOL, explaining 62 % of the variance. Resilience was not a significant predictor. Implications for research and practice are discussed.
Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2020
This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children with di... more This study set out to investigate teachers' perceptions of barriers to including children with disabilities in general schools in Egypt. This descriptive, qualitative study drew on a purposive sample of twelve general and special education teachers within two educational districts in Cairo, Egypt. Through in-depth interviews, teachers were asked about their perceptions of the barriers that hinder the implementation of inclusive education in Egypt. Four categories of barriers were identified: structural-organizational, personal, interpersonal and socio-cultural barriers. The findings showed that these barriers are related and interact to affect teachers' beliefs about the possibility of the implementation of inclusion in Egypt. In addition, the study argues that ''barriers to inclusion'' is a very complicated issue that includes many interrelated contextual factors that should be addressed to implement inclusion effectively. The results indicate that differential change procedures should be followed if we would like to enhance the learning of children with disabilities in inclusive settings.
PERCEIVED STRESS AND COPING STRATEGIES AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, 2020
The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among universit... more The purpose of the study is to assess both perceived stress and coping strategies among university students in a specific cultural context. A sample of 223 undergraduate students from Qatar University responded to self-rating questionnaires, Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and Brief Cope Inventory adapted forms. Based on the Perceived Stress Scale, the results show that a majority of participants evinced a moderate stress level (76 %) followed by a high stress level (12 %) and that girls are significantly more stressed than boys are. In addition, a high academic level is correlated with more perceived stress. Based on the Brief Cope Inventory, most of the participants used religion and a positive coping strategy. These results reveal that the effect of stress depends on the way it is perceived. Coping strategies are influenced by social and cultural characteristics. Culture affects our stress perception and individual choice of coping strategies. Assessing students' problems may help prevent the bad effects of stress on health and academic performance. Results also invite further study, particularly in the form of a longitudinal follow-up.
مجلة الإرشاد النفسي, 2019
يسعي البحث الحالي إلى اختبار البنية العاملية والتحقق من الخصائص السيكومترية لقائمة استراتيجيات مو... more يسعي البحث الحالي إلى اختبار البنية العاملية والتحقق من الخصائص السيكومترية لقائمة استراتيجيات مواجهة الضغوط (Tobin, Holroyd, & Reynolds, 1984) The Coping Strategies Inventory (CSI) لدى عينتين مصرية وقطرية. وبلغت عينة الدراسة المصرية 523 من جامعة أسيوط، وتراوحت أعمارهم ما بين 18 - 21 عاما، بمتوسط عمري قدره 19.20عامًا، وانحراف معياري قدره 1.2 عامًا.. وبلغت عينة الدراسة القطرية 243 طالبًا وطالبة من جامعة قطر، وتراوحت أعمارهم ما بين 18 -37 عامًا بمتوسط عمري قدره 21.89 عامًا، وانحراف معياري قدره 4.45 عامًا. وتظهر نتائج التحليل العاملي التوكيدي تمتع الاستبانة بصدق عاملي جيد كما تتمتع بخصائص سيكومترية مرتفعة.
Motivation and Learning: A Survey Study in Preparatory & Secondary School Levels in Qatari Schools, 2019
Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and acad... more Many studies have investigated the key role that motivation plays in student performance and academic achievement across different grade levels. Using survey methodology, this study aimed at determining student motivation by exploring the intersection of certain social and psycho-educational factors. The study, which involved preparatory (middle) and secondary (high) school students in Qatar, comprised a sample of 1803 male and female participants. A questionnaire instrument was employed to measure student motivation based on three main indicators: the effort students put in their studies, feeling bored at school, and absence from school. In analyzing the data, correlations were drawn between the three indicators, and gender and parent's involvement in their child's education. The results indicated that a significant number of both preparatory and secondary students exhibit low degrees of motivation. The results also revealed that students' decreasing motivation is associated with their grade levels and that males reportedly displayed lower motivation compared to females. Male students' motivation was also associated with parental involvement in their education. As such, the findings of this study support the results of previous research in the field. Qatar's schools today are confronted with the same challenges that many schools in developed countries face. There is a real need for enhancing student motivation, and this is an essential element of quality education at all different grade levels. This will also aid in ensuring schools enable students to become effective role players in tomorrow's schools.
فن التعاون: دروس من أسر الأطفال ذوي الإعاقة , 2023
كتاب شامل يتعمق في أهمية التعاون والشراكات الإيجابية بين المدرسة والأسرة في دعم الأطفال ذوي الإعاقة.
برامج التدخل المدرسي للطلاب ذوي المشكلات السلوكية, 2022
تعاني عديد من الأسر من مشكلات سلوكية متنوعة تظهر لدى أبنائهم بمختلف أعمارهم، ينعكس أثر هذه المشكل... more تعاني عديد من الأسر من مشكلات سلوكية متنوعة تظهر لدى أبنائهم بمختلف أعمارهم، ينعكس أثر هذه المشكلات على العلاقات الأسرية وبناء شخصية الناشئة وقد يمتد الأثر إلى التماسك الأسري العام. كما تجابه المعلمين في المدارس مشكلات شبيهة قد تعرقل سير العملية التعليمية. يمثل الكتاب الذي بين أيدينا دليل عملي شارح للمشكلات السلوكية الأكثر شيوعا لدى الأطفال والمراهقين، فضلا عن تقديم برامج تدخلية بسيطة وواضحة ومثبتة علميا لكيفية التغلب على هذه المشكلات. يمثل هذا الكتاب فائدة عظيمة للمهتمين الأكاديميين والمحاضرين المهتمين بمجالات الإرشاد النفسي بوجه عام وتعديل السلوك بشكل خاص، فهو الكتاب الأول من نوعه في المنطقة العربية الذي يعرض لفنيات وطرائق تعديل السلوك من خلال تقديم أمثلة عملية، ووصف شامل لكيفية تنفيذها وتقويمها؛ كما يشمل نماذج عملية ملحقة في النهاية خاصة بكل نشاط تدخلي مقترح. فهو بذلك كتاب علمي يمكن تدريسه في قاعات الجامعات على المستويين النظري والتطبيقي. يمثل الكتاب أهمية متزايدة للمهتمين من مقدمي الرعاية مثل أولياء الأمور، والمعلمين في المدارس، والعاملين في مركز تعديل السلوك. والكتاب برغم من لغته الأكاديمية، إلا أنه روعي في الترجمة تبسيط المصطلحات، وإدراج هوامش شارحة من قِبل المترجمين للمصطلحات التي قد تبدو تخصصية.
كتاب علم النفس الإيجابي والعلاج الأسري: فنيات مبتكرة وأدوات تطبيقية, 2020
يشهد علم النفس عامة والإرشاد النفسي طفرة غير مسبوقة في التحول نحو البحث في الجوانب الإيجابية ونقا... more يشهد علم النفس عامة والإرشاد النفسي طفرة غير مسبوقة في التحول نحو البحث في الجوانب الإيجابية ونقاط القوة التي يتمتع بها الفرد. فقد عانى البشر ويلات حربين عالميتين هائلتين أودت بحياة الملايين وأثرت في رؤية ملايين أخرى لمعنى الحياة. وكان محور اهتمام علم النفس في الماضي هو دراسة الاضطرابات النفسية. وقد جاء التحول نحو علم النفس الإيجابي مع تسعينات القرن المنصرم. والكتاب الذي بين أيدينا يعد نقلة نوعية بما يمثله من أهمية للمتخصصين وغير المتخصصين؛ حيث يتميز بطرح بعض دراسات الحالة التي توضح مسار الحوار داخل الجلسة بين المعالج والعملاء.
يطرح المؤلفون في هذا الكتاب فنيات عملية وبرامج تدخل ثمرة خبرات كلينيكية امتدت لعقود من الزمن. وبإمكاننا تلمس إجادة المؤلفين في طرحهم وإحاطتهم بمواطن القوة لدى أفراد الأسرة، وتوظيف تلك القوى ووضعها قيد التطبيق العملي وعرض تواريخ دراسات حالة تتسم بالعمق. كما أن بساطة أسلوب الكتابة وعدم الاعتماد بشكل توسعي على لغة تخصصية يجعل من الكتاب في متناول فهم الاختصاصيين في مجالات نفسية واجتماعية عديدة. ويتسم هذا الكتاب بالتنظيم وسهولة الوصول للمعلومات، ما يراعي تزايد أعباء المعالجين وحاجاتهم لتعزيز معارفهم. وينقسم هذا الكتاب إلى خمسة فصول
يبدأ الكتاب في الفصل الأول بتناول أسس العلاج الأسري ومفاهيمه؛ حيث يناقش نظرية النظم والبنائية والبنائية الاجتماعية. ثم يعرج المؤلف إلى مناقشة أسس علم النفس الإيجابي وأهميته، وأهمية الانفعالات الإيجابية، والعلاج المرتكز على الحل، وللدور المحوري الذي يلعبه الرجاء في الصحة النفسية والنضج الشخصي. وينتهي الفصل بطرح تعريفات للعلاج الأسري الإيجابي والتأكيد على المفاهيم الرئيسة فيه.
ويتناول الفصل الثاني فنيات العلاج النفسي الإيجابي من حيث بناء العلاقة العلاجية والتركيز على مواطن القوة في الشخصية، وتمثيل الدور داخل الجلسة العلاجية. ويدعم المؤلف كل ذلك بحوارات حقيقية من جلسات علاجية.
وتقدم الطرق المطروحة في الفصل الثالث خيارات تساعد الأسرة في دعم قدراتهم ومواردهم. وتساعد هذه الأفكار على استمرار تكامل الأسرة كوحدة كلية من خلال بيئة داعمة، وتعزيز القيم الثقافية للأسرة من خلال نقاشات تأملية والانفتاح على النمو. والمفاهيم الرئيسة في هذا الفصل هي كالتالي: المقبولية، والتوجيه السلوكي، والرسملة أو الاستثمار capitalization، ومفاجأة العملاء أوقات شعورهم بالهناء، والثقافات الجماعية، ونموذج المواجهة، والذكاء الانفعالي، والتعاطف، ومهمة معادلة الجلسة الأولى، والاعتراف بالجميل، والثقافات الفردية، والنمذجة، والتوجيه النفسي، والطقوس، والروتين، والوعي بالذات، وإدارة الذات، والوعي الاجتماعي، والمساندة الاجتماعية، والمهارات الاجتماعية، والتقدير التقريبي المتتابع.
ويتناول الفصل الرابع البرامج الإثرائية التي يقدمها العلاج الأسري الإيجابي، ويطرح بعض الأسس التي تسهم في تقبل أفراد الأسرة بعضهم بعضا، وتوظيف كافة الطقوس الأسرية كنقاط قوة يمكن البناء عليها لإحراز تحسن علاجي، وأهمية التعبير عن الامتنان في خلق مناخ أسري داعم لكل فرد ما يصب في النهاية في صالح الفرد صاحب المشكلة. كما يعرض المؤلف لأهمية الوعي الاجتماعي والوعي بالذات والمساندة الاجتماعية في إعادة تشكيل الفرد لمعتقداته تجاه العملية العلاجية. ويعرض الفصل الرابع لحالتين وظف فيهما المؤلف استراتيجيات العلاج الأسري الإيجابي في التخفيف من الشكوى التي عبر عنها أولياء أمور الأطفال. وتعكس تلك الحالات أهمية استثمار كل جوانب الحياة الأسرية في استدامة التواصل الإيجابي بين أعضاء الأسرة.
ويشير المؤلف في الفصل الخامس إلى ضرورة البحث عن وسائل وفنيات مبتكرة لمواجهة المشكلات المعاصرة. ويناقش تشكيك بعض الباحثين في أهمية العلاج الأسري الإيجابي، لكنه يؤكد أن نتائج البحوث الجارية مبشرة وتعكس اتجاها متناميا للتركيز على مواطن القوة لدى الفرد. ويشير المؤلف إلى أن إنهاء الجلسات العلاجية يعتمد ويستند على قدرة العملاء وثقتهم في أنفسهم.
أخيرًا، يُعد هذا الكتاب بوجه عام إضافة للمكتبة العربية السيكولوجية وإضافة للقارئ العربي بما يطرحه من نماذج نظرية ودراسات حالة واقعية.