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Rasha Mohamed A. Abdel Rahman
- Assistant Professor - HOD of Psychology
- Ext: 6127
Dr. Rasha is the Head of the Psychology Department at Ajman University, holding a Ph.D. in Psychology from Ain Shams University, Egypt. With over 20 years of experience in teaching, research, and community service, she also holds a life coaching certification from Columbia University, USA, and has 25 years of counseling experience. Between 2016 and 2019, Dr. Rasha established and managed the Student Counseling Unit at Ajman University. She previously served as the Director of the Counseling Department at the University of Sharjah from 2007 to 2011 and worked as an assistant researcher at the NCEEE in Egypt from 1996 to 2005. Dr. Rasha has authored numerous research papers and articles in both Arabic and English in reputable journals, including two books, with her latest publication focusing on mental health and school counseling, released in 2022. She has also conducted various training courses, workshops, and lectures in psychology for public service organizations and schools. Additionally, Dr. Rasha is an active member of a support team for individuals of determination across the United Arab Emirates. Since 1998, Dr. Rasha has been a freelance journalist, contributing to numerous newspapers and magazines in both Arabic and English.
Education
- Ph.D. in Psychology, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science, and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2009.
- MA in Psychology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2002.
- Special Diploma in Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1998.
- Professional Diploma in Special Education, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1997.
- BSc in Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1996.
Ph.D. in Psychology, Faculty of Women for Arts, Science, and Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2009.
MA in Psychology, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 2002.
Special Diploma in Psychology and Mental Health, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1998.
Professional Diploma in Special Education, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1997.
BSc in Science and Mathematics, Faculty of Education, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, 1996.
Experience
- Head of the Psychology Department, Ajman University, Ajman, 2018 to present.
- Manager of the Student Counseling Unit, Deanship of Student Affairs, Ajman University, UAE, 2016-2019.
- Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, College of Mass Communication, Ajman University, UAE, 2016-2019.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Ajman University, UAE, 2012-2016.
- Psychology Advisor (Director), Student Counseling Unit, University of Sharjah, UAE, 2008-2012.
- Researcher, National Center for Examination and Educational Evaluation, Egypt, 2004-2008.
- Psychologist, Psychiatry Clinic in Sharjah, UAE, 2002-2003.
- Examination Specialist, Research Department, National Center for Examination and Educational Evaluation, Egypt, 1996-2002.
Head of the Psychology Department, Ajman University, Ajman, 2018 to present.
Manager of the Student Counseling Unit, Deanship of Student Affairs, Ajman University, UAE, 2016-2019.
Assistant Professor, Sociology Department, College of Mass Communication, Ajman University, UAE, 2016-2019.
Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Ajman University, UAE, 2012-2016.
Psychology Advisor (Director), Student Counseling Unit, University of Sharjah, UAE, 2008-2012.
Researcher, National Center for Examination and Educational Evaluation, Egypt, 2004-2008.
Psychologist, Psychiatry Clinic in Sharjah, UAE, 2002-2003.
Examination Specialist, Research Department, National Center for Examination and Educational Evaluation, Egypt, 1996-2002.
Teaching Area
- Psychology (Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Statistics, Behavior Modification, Research Methods, Learning Difficulties, Forensic Psychology, Graduation Projects, Psychological Measurement).
- Education (Mathematics Teaching Methods, School Administration, Learning Theories, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Psychology).
Psychology (Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Psychological Statistics, Behavior Modification, Research Methods, Learning Difficulties, Forensic Psychology, Graduation Projects, Psychological Measurement).
Education (Mathematics Teaching Methods, School Administration, Learning Theories, Cognitive Psychology, Educational Psychology).
Research
- Metacognition, Resilience, Attitudes, Life Satisfaction, Critical Thinking, Personality, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Efficacy, Psychological Well-Being, Narcissism, Cultural Intelligence, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Metacognition, Resilience, Attitudes, Life Satisfaction, Critical Thinking, Personality, Emotional Intelligence, Self-Efficacy, Psychological Well-Being, Narcissism, Cultural Intelligence, Anxiety, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
Publications
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JournalDavoudi, M., Abdelrahman, R.M., Ahmed, M. et al. , How internalizing and externalizing symptoms related to suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder? A network analysis study(2024), Current Psychology,, Vol: Vol(43), (2024), pp.28079 - 28095 , Sep 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-06393-8
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JournalAlireza Kordbagheri, Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman; Alaa Alsharif; Marei Ahmed(2024, Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory Personality Questionnaire (RST-PQ)(2024), Acta Psychologica, Vol: 244, Mar 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104211
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JournalMari Ahmed., Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman., & Abderrahim Benlahcene, Passion types and life satisfaction among older adult Moroccans: Reliability of scores and mediation by resilience(2024), Passion types and life satisfaction among older adult Moroccans: Reliability of scores and mediation by resilience, Vol: 34, pp.19 - 25, Apr 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2024.2311993
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JournalAhmad Mohammad Alzoubi, Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi, Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman, Bushra Ahmed Alakashee, Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Abdellateef Alqawasmi , Motives for using critical thinking skills among gifted and non-gifted adolescent students, Periodicals of Engineering and Natural sciences(2024), Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Science, Vol: 12, pp.355 - 368, Jul 2024, doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.21533/pen.v12i2.4075
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JournalAbderrahim Benlahcenea, Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman, Marei Ahmed, Shorouk Mohamed Farag (2024), A Pathway to engagement: the mediating role of self-efficacy between interpersonal relationships and academic engagement,Cogent Psychology(2024), cogent Psychology, Vol: 11, Jun 2024
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JournalRasha Mohamed Abdelrahman., Marei Ahmed., Natali Tayim., Mohammadreza Kordbagheri , ). Identification of the Core Characteristics of Vulnerable/Hypersensitive Narcissism and its Association with the Dark Triad in a Large International Sample: A Network Analysis Study(2024), Psychiatric Quarterly, Vol: 95, pp.415 - 431, Sep 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-024-10082-x
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JournalRasha Mohamed Abdelrahman., Abdulghaffar A. Alqaysi., Athmar Shakir AlShatri, Measuring the Level of Corona virus (COVID-19) Phobia: A cross - cultural study in the light of some variables, Journal of the College of Education for Women, Vol: Vol. 35 No. 2 , Jun 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.36231/coedw.v35i2.1738
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JournalDr. Rasha Abdelrahman Dr. Fouad Mohamed Aldawash, The development of coronaphobia scale and psychometric effect among UAE people(2022), Heliyon, Vol: 8, Oct 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10875
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• Rasha Abdelrahman, Alaa Alsharif (2021). The Psychosocial Impacts of Social Distancing during COVID-19 pandemic. (A Field Study on a Sample of Citizens and Residents of UAE), psychology and Education,vol.58.No.5
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A comparative study of Blended learning versus Conventional learning in higher education on the academic achievement of undergraduate students in the general chemistry course(2021)
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Factorial composition of the psychological alienation measure, Model According of Self-determination Theory. (2021)Psychometric study on university students in the UAE.
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(2021)Predicting psychological resilience of university students in light of some variables Study on a sample of Ajman University students - United Arab Emirates-2021
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The predictive ability of cultural intelligence in happiness among Ajman University students(2021)
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• Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi, Rasha Abdelrahman, Atef F. I. Abdelkader, Sharif Salim Al-Yatim, Mahmoud Habboush, Abdellateef Al Qawasmi(2021). Impact of Using the Differentiated Instruction (DI) Strategy on Student Achievement in an Intermediate Stage Science Course
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• Abdelrahman, Rasha. (2019). The Relationship between Self-esteem and psychological happiness among University students (Empirical study in the light of gender differences), journal of scientific research ,vol.5(20)-part 7, http://jssa.journals.ekb.eg/.
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Abdelrahman, Rasha., Khamis, S.E. & Rizk, Z.E(2019). Public attitude toward expanding the reuse of treated wastewater in the United Arab Emirates. Environment, Development and Sustainability (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-019-00551-w
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• Alarab, Asma; Alrawsda, Alaa; Youseef, Anaam; Abdelrahman, Rasha (2019): The degree of Awareness among UAE University students of the role of business incubators in achieving sustainable development in society accepted to publish in Journal of Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences - University of Jordan, Jordon
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• Abdelrahman, Rasha; Sirj Aldeen, Osman (2018). The Nonverbal Behavior of football players: A sociological and psychological study, International journal for innovation Education and research, Vol;-6No-06, pp132-141,www.ijier.net.
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2018-• Abdelrahman, Rasha (2018): A Discriminant Analysis of University Youth’s Trends Towards Reuse of Treated Wastewater in United Arab Emirates, Faculty of Arts magzine - South Valley University,vol(48), Egypt
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• Abdelrahman, Rasha.; Alshefy, Ahmed (2018). The Relationship between Critical Thinking and Emotional Intelligence and their Impacts on the Academic Achievement of University Students in the United Arab Emirates. Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Arts,vol(32),Tanta University, Egypt.
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• Abdllah,Rasha (2016) attitude and behavior of Ajman university of science and technology students towards the environment. The iafor journal of education, v. 4, issue 1, Spring 2016.
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• Abdellah, Rasha(2015). the Metacognitive Awareness and its Relation to Academic Achievement and Teaching Performance of Pre-Service Female Teachers in Ajman University in UAE - SCiVerse Science Direct - Procedia 174 (2015), 560-567 - Social and Behavioral Sciences, April 2015, Available online at: http://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S1877042815007582
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Metacognitive awareness and academic motivation and their impact on academic achievement of Ajman University students
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• Abdellah,Rasha (2015) “Metacognitive Awareness and its relation to Academic achievement and teaching performance of pre-serve Female teachers in Ajman University”, College of Education, Ain Shams University, January, no. 39, Part I, Egypt, 2015.
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• Elhusany ,Hisham ;Abdellah, Rasha.(2014) “Effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction on Achievement in Mathematics of Middle School Students with learning disabilities”, International Journal of Psycho Educational Sciences, Issue (5), April 2014, pp 29-34.
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book. • Teaching thinking through reading. First Edition, Egyptian Lebanese House, 2013.
Davoudi, M., Abdelrahman, R.M., Ahmed, M. et al. , How internalizing and externalizing symptoms related to suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder? A network analysis study(2024), Current Psychology,, Vol: Vol(43), (2024), pp.28079 - 28095 , Sep 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-024-06393-8
This study aimed to evaluate the network structure of suicidality and its relation with internalizing and externalizing symptoms in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A total of 754 patients with OCD were recruited. The mean age of all participants was 33.19, with a standard deviation of 10.65. Additionally, 43.9% of participants were female. We used the Scale for Suicide Ideation (SSI), Externalizing Spectrum Inventory–Brief Form (ESI-BF), Yale-Brown Obsessive-Compulsive Scale, and Inventory of Depression and Anxiety Symptoms-II (IDAS-II) to estimate the network structure. Patients were also questioned about their prior failed suicide attempts and categorized into groups based on their history of suicide attempts. We created Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAG) to examine potential causal paths and utilized Markov Random Fields (MRFs) to demonstrate predictive linkages. The MRFs revealed that impulsivity, impatience, urgency, panic symptoms, and age were directly related to suicide ideation severity in both groups. However, general depression was linked to suicide ideation only among patients without a history of suicide attempts. Additionally, traumatic intrusions were linked to suicide ideation only among patients with a history of suicide attempts. The DAG model predicted that suicide ideation causes externalizing symptoms, while internalizing symptoms predicted suicide ideation in both groups. These findings suggest that specific internalizing and externalizing symptoms in patients with or without a history of suicide attempts may contribute to suicidality. Thus, suicide attempt history, as well as internalizing and externalizing symptoms, should be carefully monitored in patients with OCD.
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Alireza Kordbagheri, Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman; Alaa Alsharif; Marei Ahmed(2024, Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory Personality Questionnaire (RST-PQ)(2024), Acta Psychologica, Vol: 244, Mar 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2024.104211
Background: The Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory of Personality Questionnaire (RST-PQ) originated from the Revised Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory of Personality. This study was conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the RST-PQ among a group of Iranian adults. Method: The cross-sectional study was carried out among 600 Iranian adults utilizing a convenient sampling method, following specific participant selection criteria to enhance the study methodology’s transparency (including the age range between 18 and 35 years’ participants without major psychiatric diagnoses). Participants completed both the Iranian version of the Reinforcement Sensitivity Theory Personality Questionnaire (RST-PQ) and the Five-Factor NEO-FFI questionnaire. Confirmatory factor analysis, employing the multiple indicators model (MIMIC) approach, was utilized in this study to control for demographic variables such as age and gender. Results: The confirmatory factor analysis results showed an acceptable fit of the proposed six-factor model based on the English version of RST-PQ (CFI = 0.905; RMSEA = 0.053). Also, Cronbach’s alpha values confirmed the internal consistency of the proposed structure. In addition, competing models were also used to select the bestproposed model. In this way, different models were evaluated, assuming a change in the correlation intensity between BIS and the Fight-Flight-Freeze System (FFFS). Conclusions: The convergent validity results with the Five-Factor Personality measure provided further support and were consistent with previous research findings. It is crucial to have an Iranian-language version of the RSTPQ to promote RST research and show how this theoretical framework aids in explaining and predicting various actions, whether they are abnormal or healthy.
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Mari Ahmed., Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman., & Abderrahim Benlahcene, Passion types and life satisfaction among older adult Moroccans: Reliability of scores and mediation by resilience(2024), Passion types and life satisfaction among older adult Moroccans: Reliability of scores and mediation by resilience, Vol: 34, pp.19 - 25, Apr 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14330237.2024.2311993
We aimed to examine the factor structure of passion, resilience, and life satisfaction scales, as well as the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between different types of passion and life satisfaction among older Moroccan distance runners To assess reliability, a sample of 354 older adults (female =56.20 %; mean age = 64.33 years, SD = 12.02 years) participated in the study For the resilience validation study, our sample consisted of 283 older adults (female = 61.13 %; mean age = 62.48 years, SD = 14.31 years) They completed the adapted Passion Scale, Brief Resilience Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale. The results of exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses indicated acceptable reliability scores for the Passion Scale, Brief Resilience Scale, and Satisfaction with Life Scale. The path analysis results showed that resilience played a mediating role between harmonious passion and life satisfaction, which strengthened the relationship These findings emphasise the importance of passion, resilience, and life satisfaction in promoting the health and well-being of elderly runners and can serve as a valuable resource for health support interventions. Keywords: confirmatory factor analysispassion typeslife satisfaction
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Ahmad Mohammad Alzoubi, Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi, Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman, Bushra Ahmed Alakashee, Fakir Al Gharaibeh, Abdellateef Alqawasmi , Motives for using critical thinking skills among gifted and non-gifted adolescent students, Periodicals of Engineering and Natural sciences(2024), Periodicals of Engineering and Natural Science, Vol: 12, pp.355 - 368, Jul 2024, doi: : http://dx.doi.org/10.21533/pen.v12i2.4075
This study aimed to identify the motives for using critical thinking skills among gifted and non-gifted students. A measure of motivation for using critical thinking skills prepared by Valenzuela & et al., 2011 was used, which includes two dimensions: motivation for use based on expectation and value. The results showed that the level of motives for using critical thinking skills among gifted students was high, while the level was medium among non-gifted students. The results also indicated that there were statistically significant differences in the dimension of expectation and the total degree of the motives of use due to gender in favor of male students. The study also found statistically significant differences in the dimensions (expectation, value) and the total score of the motives of use due to the classification of students (gifted or non-gifted) in favor of gifted students. The study recommended teachers and curriculum developers to find strategies and activities that would raise the level of motivation for critical thinking among non-gifted and female students. … Read more
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Abderrahim Benlahcenea, Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman, Marei Ahmed, Shorouk Mohamed Farag (2024), A Pathway to engagement: the mediating role of self-efficacy between interpersonal relationships and academic engagement,Cogent Psychology(2024), cogent Psychology, Vol: 11, Jun 2024
There is a growing need to understand the role of social and personal factors in relation students’ academic engagement. This study aimed to examine the mediating role of self-efficacy in the relationships between interpersonal relationships (parents, peers, and teachers) and learning engagement (cognitive, behavioural, agentic, and emotional) among 477 high school students from Malaysia. The research applied a cross-sectional approach and data was obtained via survey questionnaires. Descriptive statistics were computed, and a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach with AMOS software was utilized for data analysis regarding measurement model and hypotheses testing. The structural model revealed that self-efficacy fully mediated the relationships between interpersonal relationships and the four dimensions of student engagement. The study highlights the importance of positive interpersonal relationships with parents, peers, and teachers in fostering students’ self-efficacy and subsequently enhancing their engagement in various aspects of their academic life. These results have implications for educators and psychological practitioners in promoting supportive environments that foster self-efficacy and engagement among high school students
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Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman., Marei Ahmed., Natali Tayim., Mohammadreza Kordbagheri , ). Identification of the Core Characteristics of Vulnerable/Hypersensitive Narcissism and its Association with the Dark Triad in a Large International Sample: A Network Analysis Study(2024), Psychiatric Quarterly, Vol: 95, pp.415 - 431, Sep 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-024-10082-x
The current paper aimed to investigate the network structure and centrality indexes of hypersensitive narcissism using the hypersensitive Narcissism Scale (HSN). Additionally, we aimed to explore its relationships with dark triad personality aspects. A globally diverse sample of “53,981” participants (47.9% non-United States responders) completed the HSN and Dark Triad Dirty Dozen scale (DTD). We estimated the network structure across genders to determine the core characteristics of hypersensitive narcissism. Additionally, bridge and central nodes (characteristics) were identified. All analyses were performed using R-Studio programming software. The network comparison test indicated significant differences in the network structures between males and females (Network-Invariance: 0.0489, P
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Rasha Mohamed Abdelrahman., Abdulghaffar A. Alqaysi., Athmar Shakir AlShatri, Measuring the Level of Corona virus (COVID-19) Phobia: A cross - cultural study in the light of some variables, Journal of the College of Education for Women, Vol: Vol. 35 No. 2 , Jun 2024, doi: https://doi.org/10.36231/coedw.v35i2.1738
The objective of the current research is to measure the level of phobias from the emerging corona virus (Covid-19) among individuals in the Arab environment in both United Arab Emirates and Iraq. The researchers used the descriptive analytical approach on a sample consisting of (561) participants (volunteers); (409) from Iraq (73%) and (151) from United Arab Emirates (27%) of the total sample, (63%) females, and (37%) males. The Corona virus phobia scale (prepared by researchers) was applied. The scale consists of (39) items that include three basic areas: Fear of the future (18) items, general anxiety (15) items, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (6) items. The results indicated that (82%(of the study sample suffer from a high degree of anxiety about infection with the Corona virus. The results indicated that there are differences in the degree of Corona phobia between individuals in Iraq and United Arab Emirates in favor of individuals from Iraq, who have high degree of anxiety and fear of being infected by the virus. The results also showed that there are no significant differences in the phobia of infection with the Corona virus that are attributed to gender, marital status, level of education, and profession. The study recommended directing the attention of governments and various institutions in both countries to the importance of providing health support and working to improve the level of mental health so that individual citizens can be able to adapt to different life variables.
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Dr. Rasha Abdelrahman Dr. Fouad Mohamed Aldawash, The development of coronaphobia scale and psychometric effect among UAE people(2022), Heliyon, Vol: 8, Oct 2022, doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10875
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health are likely to worsen as the epidemic progresses and will last long even after the pandemic has passed. The present study developed a coronaphobia scale during the pandemic to measure its psychological effects such as fear, anxiety, and depression in the majority of the cases in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is a 35-item scale that measures anxiety symptoms connected with COVID-19 and may be used to identify people who require mental health treatment. Based on 618 adults, the reliability and validity of these items were appropriate. The scales were distributed via social media using a Google form. Internal consistency, reliability analysis, and structural equation models, particularly confirmatory factor analysis, were carried out. The elevated scores on the coronaphobia scale were associated with social phobia, anxiety, stress, and depression. The coronaphobia score distinguishes well between those with and without dysfunctional anxiety (85% specificity and 90% sensitivity). These results support the coronaphobia scale as a valid and effective tool for clinical practice and research. Keywords: COVID-19; Coronaphobia scale; Development; Psychometric; UAE.
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• Rasha Abdelrahman, Alaa Alsharif (2021). The Psychosocial Impacts of Social Distancing during COVID-19 pandemic. (A Field Study on a Sample of Citizens and Residents of UAE), psychology and Education,vol.58.No.5
Doubtless, COVID-19 now presents a serious threat for mental health around the world, the unpredictable, fast-spreading caused universal awareness anxiety, and distress all. The present study, therefore, aims to understand the psychosocial impacts of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic on UAE Society. This descriptive and correlational study design has included 592 (192 males and 400 females), The participants are mix of locals and residents of Arabic speakers, who responded to the questionnaire on a voluntary basis. A multiple-choice questionnaire with (33) items was designed to investigate the psychosocial impacts of social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finding has shown that (29.7%) of the respondents reported negative physical symptoms, (43. 7%) reported negative psychological Symptoms, and (43.6%) reported negative social symptoms. Findings also show that the oldest group, the Non-married group, and people with the highest income group have shown the highest psychosocial impacts among their groups, while there are no significant differences in the psychosocial impacts according to gender. This result can be of importance to health and social services to prioritize the psychological and social needs and do certain interventions in order to raise the mental health level and wellbeing among population. Keywords: psychosocial impacts, Social distancing, COVID-19, psychological impacts, social impacts, physical impacts.
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A comparative study of Blended learning versus Conventional learning in higher education on the academic achievement of undergraduate students in the general chemistry course(2021)
The main goal of this study was to examine the impact of blended learning on the academic achievement of undergraduate students in the general chemistry (CHE101) course. The participants' learners of the study were (326) learners, who were randomly split into two groups, one of which taught by using blended learning (empirical group A, n = 163) and the other which with taught by using the conventional method (control group B, n = 163). To accomplish the objectives of the study, the researchers prepared the study tool, which is an achievement test, after confirming its validity and reliability. Data analyses showed that there is a statistically significant difference among the mean scores of learners in the two study groups on the achievement test, for the benefit of empirical group learners, who taught through blended learning. Moreover, the results revealed that achievement varied according to the College of the learners in the empirical group (in favor of those students of Pharmacy and Health Sciences College). However, there is no statistically significant difference in students according to the students’ gender variable and, according to the Academic year variable. The study recommended that blended learning be used more widely to cover different sectors of education.
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Factorial composition of the psychological alienation measure, Model According of Self-determination Theory. (2021)Psychometric study on university students in the UAE.
The study aim to specify the Factorial composition of the psychological alienation Model within the concept of Selfdetermination Theory SDT. In comparison with the psychodynamic analysis. With considering, that Psychological alienation have two major forms that arise from the failure of satisfying the psychological needs. The study used descriptive analysis with a random sample from the population in higher education institutions at UAE, the total sample of (475) male and female students which chosen them randomly from two universities Ajman University and University College of Mother and Family Sciences. The study concluded that psychological alienation is a composite concept, which composes of latent and expressive factors. The first expressive factor is the personality alienation which itself consists of two latent concepts the (impersonality and Incompetence). In addition, the second expressive factor is the context alienation, which is the diversion from the society contexts specifying social systems, this factor consists of the latent concepts the (relatedless, Normlessness, rebellion), therefore we can use psychometric concept as a model for psychological alienation.
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(2021)Predicting psychological resilience of university students in light of some variables Study on a sample of Ajman University students - United Arab Emirates-2021
The study aimed to determine the level of psychological resilience for undergraduate students at Ajman University, and to study the related personal, social, and psychological variables that are specific to it. The sample consist of (260) students from Ajman University. the instruments of the study contain psychological resilience scale ,life satisfaction and personal ambition. Study finding showed that the majority of the study sample members enjoyed high to very high degrees of psychological flexibility. The result pointed that the increase in the degrees of psychological resilience with increasing age, monthly income, satisfaction with social life, and personal ambition, The life satisfaction variable was the most influential in improving the degrees of psychological resilience, as it was solely responsible for explaining approximately 97% of the total variance in the degrees of psychological resilience. The finding also showed that the more individual enjoys a high degree of life satisfaction, the greater the degree of psychological resilience and its factors. Finally, the study recommended that attention should be paid to factors contributing to high levels of life satisfaction and that have a positive effect on psychological resilience. Keywords: Psychological resilience, life Satisfaction, Personal ambition, Ajman university students
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The predictive ability of cultural intelligence in happiness among Ajman University students(2021)
The study aimsat identifying the relationship between cultural intelligence and happiness among Ajman University students in the light of sex and specialization. The study sample consisted of 282 students at Ajman University. Cultural intelligence scale and Oxford Happiness scale were applied in this study. The results did not find significant differences in the total cultural intelligence, its dimensions and the happiness due to sex and specialization, except for the significant differences in the behavioral dimension attributed to specialization for the benefit of humanities faculties. The study showed significant positive relationships between cultural intelligence with happiness; as simple regression results indicated that total cultural intelligence predicted a degree of happiness (R Square= .24), and the stepwise multiple regression analysis also revealed that the metacognitive, motivational, and behavioral dimensions of cultural intelligence predicted a degree of happiness (R Square= .27). Finally, the study recommended the need to integrate the dimensions and skills of cultural intelligence into programs and activities aim at promoting happiness among Ajman University students. Keywords: Cultural Intelligence; Happiness; Ajman University Students
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• Najeh Rajeh Alsalhi, Rasha Abdelrahman, Atef F. I. Abdelkader, Sharif Salim Al-Yatim, Mahmoud Habboush, Abdellateef Al Qawasmi(2021). Impact of Using the Differentiated Instruction (DI) Strategy on Student Achievement in an Intermediate Stage Science Course
This study aimed to investigate the impact of using the differentiated instruction strategy on stu-dents ’achievement in an intermediate school course and their attitudes towards it. The study was conducted using a semi-experimental method. Participants were 483 students, split into two groups: empiric (n = 244) and control (n = 239). Achievement tests and questionnaires were used as tools for this study. Data analyzed through the SPSS program. The results indicated that there were statistically significant differences between the groups for the benefit of the empiric group that taught via DI. The results also revealed positive attitudes towards the strategy used. The study recommends that attention to applying the differentiated teaching strategy for teaching science curricula and other textbooks
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• Abdelrahman, Rasha. (2019). The Relationship between Self-esteem and psychological happiness among University students (Empirical study in the light of gender differences), journal of scientific research ,vol.5(20)-part 7, http://jssa.journals.ekb.eg/.
Abdelrahman, Rasha., Khamis, S.E. & Rizk, Z.E(2019). Public attitude toward expanding the reuse of treated wastewater in the United Arab Emirates. Environment, Development and Sustainability (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-019-00551-w
• Alarab, Asma; Alrawsda, Alaa; Youseef, Anaam; Abdelrahman, Rasha (2019): The degree of Awareness among UAE University students of the role of business incubators in achieving sustainable development in society accepted to publish in Journal of Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences - University of Jordan, Jordon
• Abdelrahman, Rasha; Sirj Aldeen, Osman (2018). The Nonverbal Behavior of football players: A sociological and psychological study, International journal for innovation Education and research, Vol;-6No-06, pp132-141,www.ijier.net.
2018-• Abdelrahman, Rasha (2018): A Discriminant Analysis of University Youth’s Trends Towards Reuse of Treated Wastewater in United Arab Emirates, Faculty of Arts magzine - South Valley University,vol(48), Egypt
• Abdelrahman, Rasha.; Alshefy, Ahmed (2018). The Relationship between Critical Thinking and Emotional Intelligence and their Impacts on the Academic Achievement of University Students in the United Arab Emirates. Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Arts,vol(32),Tanta University, Egypt.
• Abdllah,Rasha (2016) attitude and behavior of Ajman university of science and technology students towards the environment. The iafor journal of education, v. 4, issue 1, Spring 2016.
• Abdellah, Rasha(2015). the Metacognitive Awareness and its Relation to Academic Achievement and Teaching Performance of Pre-Service Female Teachers in Ajman University in UAE - SCiVerse Science Direct - Procedia 174 (2015), 560-567 - Social and Behavioral Sciences, April 2015, Available online at: http://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S1877042815007582
Metacognitive awareness and academic motivation and their impact on academic achievement of Ajman University students
Metacognition is the ability of learners to take necessary steps to plan suitable strategies for solving the problems they face, to evaluate consequences and outcomes and to modify the approach as needed, based on the use of their prior knowledge. Metacognition helps learners to successfully achieve a personal goal by choosing the right cognitive tool for this purpose. The study, therefore, aims to explain the relationship and impact of metacognitive awareness and academic motivation on student's academic achievement. This descriptive and correlational study design has included 200 students (60 males) studying sociology in the College of Mass Communication and Humanities at Ajman University, UAE. Academic intrinsic motivations scale and the metacognitive awareness inventory were used as instruments. PLS-SEM was used to examine the relationship between metacognitive awareness and academic motivation, and their impact on academic achievement. Females obtained significantly higher levels than males on the two scales of metacognitive awareness, as shown in metacognitive knowledge. Females reported a higher-level academic extrinsic motivation than males. There is a highly significant correlation between the students' academic achievement and academic motivation; academic achievement and academic intrinsic motivation; academic achievement and academic extrinsic motivation. Metacognitive awareness is a major contributor to success in learning and represents an excellent tool for the measurement of academic performance.
About the journal
• Abdellah,Rasha (2015) “Metacognitive Awareness and its relation to Academic achievement and teaching performance of pre-serve Female teachers in Ajman University”, College of Education, Ain Shams University, January, no. 39, Part I, Egypt, 2015.
• Elhusany ,Hisham ;Abdellah, Rasha.(2014) “Effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction on Achievement in Mathematics of Middle School Students with learning disabilities”, International Journal of Psycho Educational Sciences, Issue (5), April 2014, pp 29-34.
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Conference Presentation
- Participated in the NQA/MOE/ECAE Education Skills Advisory Committee (SAC) to develop, review, and validate national professional standards for the general education sector and the teaching profession, Abu Dhabi, 15-17/9/2019.
- Participated in and attended the Social Forum 'Disability and Contemporary Challenges' – Sharjah, 21-22/2/2019.
- Participated in the Humanities Research Conference – Harvard University, Boston, USA, November 19-22, 2018.
- Participated in the seminar 'Zayed's Footsteps… Future Visions' – Cambridge Center, Ras Al Khaimah, June 2018.
- Participated in the scientific forum of the Faculty of Information and Humanities at Ajman University with a paper on happiness and its impact on the individual and society, 20/11/2017.
- Participated in the International Conference 'Arab and Europe - The Blending of Cultures' in Milan, Italy, from 9-11/3/2017, with a research paper entitled 'The Crisis of the Translation of Scientific Terms in the Humanities: Psychology as a Model.'
- Participated in the World Peace Conference with a working paper entitled 'The Role of Media in the Development of National Identity' in English, within the activities of the Association of Journalists in Asia and the Association of Korean Journalists, South Korea, April 2016.
- Participated in the International Academic Forum for Education with a research paper entitled 'Attitudes and Behavior of Students of Ajman University of Science and Technology Towards the Environment in Light of Some Variables' in English, United Kingdom, Breton, July 2015.
- Participated in the Conference of New Horizons in Education with a research paper entitled 'Awareness of Metacognition and Its Relationship to Academic Achievement and Teaching Performance for Students of the Professional Diploma in Teaching at Ajman University of Science and Technology,' France, June 2014.
- Participated in the Al Zarqa University Conference on Innovations in Education with a working paper entitled 'Measuring Value Added in Improving Learning Outcomes,' Zarqa University, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, April 2014.
- Participated in the student conference at the University of Nizwa with a working paper entitled 'The Impact of Self-Esteem on Academic Achievement and Creativity Among University Students,' Sultanate of Oman, Nizwa, February 2010.
- Participated in the Asian Press Forum entitled 'The G20, the Future, Challenges, and Prospects,' South Korea, October 2010.
- Participated in the ASJ Forum with a working paper entitled 'Psychosocial Causes in Arab Societies and Their Relationship to Terrorism,' South Korea, December 2009.
- Participated in the Asian Journalists Association Forum with a working paper entitled 'The Role of Media in Supporting Environmental Awareness,' South Korea, October 2008.
- Electronic Tests under Distance Education, Integrated Thebes Academy of Science and Technology, Egypt, 3-4/10/2020 (online).
- Participated in the International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Ethics and Citizenship, Taiba Educational Academy, and the Arab Association for Measurement and Evaluation on the dates 20-21/3/2021.
- World Journalist Conference 2020, Journalist Association of Korea, South Korea, 23-24/9/2020. (Online).
- International Conference on Distance Learning: Opportunities and Challenges, Integrated Thebes Academy of Science and Technology, Egypt, 23-24 July 2020. (Online).
- Participated in the MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2024, with a workshop entitled 'Strategies for Dealing with Stress: For Parents of Children with Special Needs,' Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16-19 May 2024.
- Participated in the 3rd International Forum on Education and Mental Health at Ajman University in 2024, with a scientific paper entitled 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patterns and Its Relationship to Learning Difficulties,' on 29 February 2024.
- Participated in the Learning Difficulties Forum with a scientific paper entitled 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Patterns and Their Relationship to Learning Difficulties,' at the Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties, Sharjah, on 28 October 2023.
- Participation in Rare Diseases Annual Meeting 2023, with workshop for Parents of disabled children entitled” Strategies for dealing with psychological stress in the presence of a disabled child in the family”,Dubai,UAE,4-3-2023.
- Organized and participated in the Scientific Forum of the Department of Psychology at Ajman University, in cooperation with Misr University for Science and Technology, Arab Republic of Egypt, with a research paper titled 'The Problem of the Concept and the Crisis of Diagnosis,' on 9 March 2023.
- Participated with a research paper entitled 'Bullying and its Impact on Children's Mental Health' at the Ninth Health Promotion Conference, 'Towards a Healthy Life,' organized by the Health Education Department of the Supreme Council for the Family and the University of Sharjah, on 15 November 2022.
- Participated with a research paper entitled 'Bullying and its Impact on Children's Mental Health' at the Ninth Health Promotion Conference, 'Towards a Healthy Life,' organized by the Health Education Department of the Supreme Council for the Family and the University of Sharjah, on 15 November 2022.
- Participated in the Second International Conference on Angelman Syndrome, Dubai, UAE, on 23 February 2021.
- Member of the Conference Organizing Committee for the International Conference on Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, and Creativity in Basic and Higher Education, Ajman, UAE.
- Participated in the International Conference on Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, and Creativity in Basic and Higher Education with a paper titled: 'Undergraduate Students' Perspective on the Online Education Experience During the Corona Pandemic in the United Arab Emirates: A Case Study on Ajman University,' Ajman University, 10-12 June 2021.
- Participated in the International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Ethics and Citizenship, Taiba Educational Academy, and the Arab Association for Measurement and Evaluation with a paper entitled: 'Moral Education in the UAE: A Scientific Approach Confirmed by Societal Behavior,' 20-21 March 2021.
Participated in the NQA/MOE/ECAE Education Skills Advisory Committee (SAC) to develop, review, and validate national professional standards for the general education sector and the teaching profession, Abu Dhabi, 15-17/9/2019.
Participated in and attended the Social Forum 'Disability and Contemporary Challenges' – Sharjah, 21-22/2/2019.
Participated in the Humanities Research Conference – Harvard University, Boston, USA, November 19-22, 2018.
Participated in the seminar 'Zayed's Footsteps… Future Visions' – Cambridge Center, Ras Al Khaimah, June 2018.
Participated in the scientific forum of the Faculty of Information and Humanities at Ajman University with a paper on happiness and its impact on the individual and society, 20/11/2017.
Participated in the International Conference 'Arab and Europe - The Blending of Cultures' in Milan, Italy, from 9-11/3/2017, with a research paper entitled 'The Crisis of the Translation of Scientific Terms in the Humanities: Psychology as a Model.'
Participated in the World Peace Conference with a working paper entitled 'The Role of Media in the Development of National Identity' in English, within the activities of the Association of Journalists in Asia and the Association of Korean Journalists, South Korea, April 2016.
Participated in the International Academic Forum for Education with a research paper entitled 'Attitudes and Behavior of Students of Ajman University of Science and Technology Towards the Environment in Light of Some Variables' in English, United Kingdom, Breton, July 2015.
Participated in the Conference of New Horizons in Education with a research paper entitled 'Awareness of Metacognition and Its Relationship to Academic Achievement and Teaching Performance for Students of the Professional Diploma in Teaching at Ajman University of Science and Technology,' France, June 2014.
Participated in the Al Zarqa University Conference on Innovations in Education with a working paper entitled 'Measuring Value Added in Improving Learning Outcomes,' Zarqa University, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, April 2014.
Participated in the student conference at the University of Nizwa with a working paper entitled 'The Impact of Self-Esteem on Academic Achievement and Creativity Among University Students,' Sultanate of Oman, Nizwa, February 2010.
Participated in the Asian Press Forum entitled 'The G20, the Future, Challenges, and Prospects,' South Korea, October 2010.
Participated in the ASJ Forum with a working paper entitled 'Psychosocial Causes in Arab Societies and Their Relationship to Terrorism,' South Korea, December 2009.
Participated in the Asian Journalists Association Forum with a working paper entitled 'The Role of Media in Supporting Environmental Awareness,' South Korea, October 2008.
Electronic Tests under Distance Education, Integrated Thebes Academy of Science and Technology, Egypt, 3-4/10/2020 (online).
Participated in the International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Ethics and Citizenship, Taiba Educational Academy, and the Arab Association for Measurement and Evaluation on the dates 20-21/3/2021.
World Journalist Conference 2020, Journalist Association of Korea, South Korea, 23-24/9/2020. (Online).
International Conference on Distance Learning: Opportunities and Challenges, Integrated Thebes Academy of Science and Technology, Egypt, 23-24 July 2020. (Online).
Participated in the MENA Congress for Rare Diseases 2024, with a workshop entitled 'Strategies for Dealing with Stress: For Parents of Children with Special Needs,' Abu Dhabi, UAE, 16-19 May 2024.
Participated in the 3rd International Forum on Education and Mental Health at Ajman University in 2024, with a scientific paper entitled 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Patterns and Its Relationship to Learning Difficulties,' on 29 February 2024.
Participated in the Learning Difficulties Forum with a scientific paper entitled 'Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Patterns and Their Relationship to Learning Difficulties,' at the Sharjah Center for Learning Difficulties, Sharjah, on 28 October 2023.
Participation in Rare Diseases Annual Meeting 2023, with workshop for Parents of disabled children entitled” Strategies for dealing with psychological stress in the presence of a disabled child in the family”,Dubai,UAE,4-3-2023.
Organized and participated in the Scientific Forum of the Department of Psychology at Ajman University, in cooperation with Misr University for Science and Technology, Arab Republic of Egypt, with a research paper titled 'The Problem of the Concept and the Crisis of Diagnosis,' on 9 March 2023.
Participated with a research paper entitled 'Bullying and its Impact on Children's Mental Health' at the Ninth Health Promotion Conference, 'Towards a Healthy Life,' organized by the Health Education Department of the Supreme Council for the Family and the University of Sharjah, on 15 November 2022.
Participated with a research paper entitled 'Bullying and its Impact on Children's Mental Health' at the Ninth Health Promotion Conference, 'Towards a Healthy Life,' organized by the Health Education Department of the Supreme Council for the Family and the University of Sharjah, on 15 November 2022.
Participated in the Second International Conference on Angelman Syndrome, Dubai, UAE, on 23 February 2021.
Member of the Conference Organizing Committee for the International Conference on Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, and Creativity in Basic and Higher Education, Ajman, UAE.
Participated in the International Conference on Excellence, Gifted Education, Innovation, and Creativity in Basic and Higher Education with a paper titled: 'Undergraduate Students' Perspective on the Online Education Experience During the Corona Pandemic in the United Arab Emirates: A Case Study on Ajman University,' Ajman University, 10-12 June 2021.
Participated in the International Scientific Conference of the Arab Council for Ethics and Citizenship, Taiba Educational Academy, and the Arab Association for Measurement and Evaluation with a paper entitled: 'Moral Education in the UAE: A Scientific Approach Confirmed by Societal Behavior,' 20-21 March 2021.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
- Member of the Advisory Board of the American School of Excellence from 2018 to present.
- Member of the jury of the Rashid Award for Culture and Science from 2016 to present.
- Member of the IRA (International Reading Association) since 2007 to present.
- Member of the AJA (Asian Journalist Association) from 2008 to present.
- Member of the EOHR (Egyptian Organization for Human Rights) since 1991 to present.