Sobh Chahboun
Biographic Data
| ID | 5083545 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sobh Chahboun |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sobh |
| FAMILY NAME | Chahboun |
| SIGNATURE | CHAHBOUN S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Queen Maud University College |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1149-3491 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 14 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Negotiating Norwegianness
This paper critically examines the concept of othering from the perspective of leaders of volunteer organisations dealing with integration and inclusion of Muslims in Norway. It draws upon theoretical frameworks and empirical insights to explore how dominant narratives shape perceptions of marginalized groups. Through how the participants interpret policy discourse, media representation, and institutional practices, the paper discusses systemic m…
Is leadership the solution to quality issues in the early childhood education and care sector? A poststructural study on Norwegian policy
The current study examines how leadership in Norwegian Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is discursively produced within policy documents and how these productions shape governance and everyday educational practice. We explore the ways leadership becomes entangled with national imperatives of quality, competence, and accountability, arguing for attention to the ethical-political dimensions of how policy frames and directs educator work. T…
Negotiated Conversion
Religious conversion is not the rote copying of information from a communicator to a recipient. Rather, it is a complex and multifaceted process located within neophytes and abstracted from and dissipated through their social networks. This paper explores a group of Chinese international students who had converted or were converting to Christianity. Our aim is to show that the conversions observed among the participants revealed a complex set of …
Unmasking autism
Gender plays a critical role in the recognition, diagnosis, and support of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This qualitative study explores the perspectives of special education professionals, who are involved in both diagnosing and following up children with Autism, on how ASD manifests in girls and the diagnostic challenges that arise. Although boys are more frequently diagnosed—and often at younger ages—emerging research and clini…
Breaking the silence
Introduction Many children experience challenges and limitations in spoken language, necessitating the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to communicate effectively. Learning to communicate with AAC involves a systematic training process, and it is essential to adapt the language environment to meet the specific needs of AAC users. The study aims to enhance knowledge on establishing a positive language environment for childre…
Breaking taboos! From silence to support
Sexual education has been a subject of scholarly focus for over three decades, yet addressing sexuality as an integral aspect of human development remains a persistent challenge. In early childhood education, the topic is often stigmatized, leaving educators without the tools or confidence to approach it constructively. Recognizing sexuality as a natural and developmental process is essential for fostering respect, healthy relationships, and pers…
Bridging the first step
Introduction The transition from kindergarten to school is a major developmental milestone for all children, and it is particularly demanding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to their heightened need for structure, predictability, and emotional security. This study investigates how special educators in one Norwegian municipality facilitate this transition, emphasizing continuity in routines, collaboration, and pedagogical stra…
Deus ex machina
Writing -Review & Editing, Project administration, Funding acquisition.
Like the Angel of Death Appearing to Take the Children Away’
This study explores the perceptions of Norway's Child Welfare Services (CWS), or barnevernet , among first‐generation Muslim migrant parents. It focuses on how personal experiences and community narratives shape attitudes. Using data from semi‐structured interviews with 24 first‐generation Muslim migrant parents, the findings reveal a stark contrast between firsthand experiences and secondhand accounts. Participants who had direct contact with th…
Developmental language disorders and special educational needs
Children with language disorders face different challenges in their daily school routines. Accessing tools and having resources promoting a well-structured and inclusive environment is necessary to ensure a pleasant and successful passage through primary school. The current article seeks to highlight stimulating ideas, creating a foundation for involving everyone caring for and educating students with language disorders, particularly children wit…
The presentation and self-presentation of mosques in Norwegian mediascapes
Mosques in Norway are subjected to high levels of suspicion and scrutiny and have frequently been the target of negatively charged media narratives. When examined, though, much of this reporting, even from respected outlets, is wholly unsubstantiated. Some have circular narratives where the source for the stories seems to be the organisations’ failure to proactively refute them. Other reporting contains no explicit allegations, but take a suspici…
Does time extend asymmetrically into the past and the future? A multitask crosscultural study
Does temporal thought extend asymmetrically into the past and the future? Do asymmetries depend on cultural differences in temporal focus? Some studies suggest that people in Western (arguably future-focused) cultures perceive the future as being closer, more valued, and deeper than the past (a future asymmetry), while the opposite is shown in East Asian (arguably past-focused) cultures. The proposed explanations of these findings predict a negat…
Extending the Field of Extended Language
Figurative and extended uses of language are nonliteral utterances such as irony, sarcasm, and idioms and comprise a core part of social interaction. Children with typical development (TD) show a progressive adultlike understanding of figurative language around the age of ten. In contrast, individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or developmental lan…
Temporal focus and time spatialization across cultures
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Temporal focus and time spatialization across cultures
Extending the Field of Extended Language
Figurative and extended uses of language are nonliteral utterances such as irony, sarcasm, and idioms and comprise a core part of social interaction. Children with typical development (TD) show a progressive adultlike understanding of figurative language around the age of ten. In contrast, individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), or developmental lan…
Does time extend asymmetrically into the past and the future? A multitask crosscultural study
Does temporal thought extend asymmetrically into the past and the future? Do asymmetries depend on cultural differences in temporal focus? Some studies suggest that people in Western (arguably future-focused) cultures perceive the future as being closer, more valued, and deeper than the past (a future asymmetry), while the opposite is shown in East Asian (arguably past-focused) cultures. The proposed explanations of these findings predict a negat…
The presentation and self-presentation of mosques in Norwegian mediascapes
Mosques in Norway are subjected to high levels of suspicion and scrutiny and have frequently been the target of negatively charged media narratives. When examined, though, much of this reporting, even from respected outlets, is wholly unsubstantiated. Some have circular narratives where the source for the stories seems to be the organisations’ failure to proactively refute them. Other reporting contains no explicit allegations, but take a suspici…
Developmental language disorders and special educational needs
Children with language disorders face different challenges in their daily school routines. Accessing tools and having resources promoting a well-structured and inclusive environment is necessary to ensure a pleasant and successful passage through primary school. The current article seeks to highlight stimulating ideas, creating a foundation for involving everyone caring for and educating students with language disorders, particularly children wit…
Unmasking autism
Gender plays a critical role in the recognition, diagnosis, and support of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This qualitative study explores the perspectives of special education professionals, who are involved in both diagnosing and following up children with Autism, on how ASD manifests in girls and the diagnostic challenges that arise. Although boys are more frequently diagnosed—and often at younger ages—emerging research and clini…
Breaking the silence
Introduction Many children experience challenges and limitations in spoken language, necessitating the use of alternative and augmentative communication (AAC) to communicate effectively. Learning to communicate with AAC involves a systematic training process, and it is essential to adapt the language environment to meet the specific needs of AAC users. The study aims to enhance knowledge on establishing a positive language environment for childre…
Breaking taboos! From silence to support
Sexual education has been a subject of scholarly focus for over three decades, yet addressing sexuality as an integral aspect of human development remains a persistent challenge. In early childhood education, the topic is often stigmatized, leaving educators without the tools or confidence to approach it constructively. Recognizing sexuality as a natural and developmental process is essential for fostering respect, healthy relationships, and pers…
Bridging the first step
Introduction The transition from kindergarten to school is a major developmental milestone for all children, and it is particularly demanding for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) due to their heightened need for structure, predictability, and emotional security. This study investigates how special educators in one Norwegian municipality facilitate this transition, emphasizing continuity in routines, collaboration, and pedagogical stra…
Deus ex machina
Writing -Review & Editing, Project administration, Funding acquisition.
Like the Angel of Death Appearing to Take the Children Away’
This study explores the perceptions of Norway's Child Welfare Services (CWS), or barnevernet , among first‐generation Muslim migrant parents. It focuses on how personal experiences and community narratives shape attitudes. Using data from semi‐structured interviews with 24 first‐generation Muslim migrant parents, the findings reveal a stark contrast between firsthand experiences and secondhand accounts. Participants who had direct contact with th…
Negotiating Norwegianness
This paper critically examines the concept of othering from the perspective of leaders of volunteer organisations dealing with integration and inclusion of Muslims in Norway. It draws upon theoretical frameworks and empirical insights to explore how dominant narratives shape perceptions of marginalized groups. Through how the participants interpret policy discourse, media representation, and institutional practices, the paper discusses systemic m…
Is leadership the solution to quality issues in the early childhood education and care sector? A poststructural study on Norwegian policy
The current study examines how leadership in Norwegian Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) is discursively produced within policy documents and how these productions shape governance and everyday educational practice. We explore the ways leadership becomes entangled with national imperatives of quality, competence, and accountability, arguing for attention to the ethical-political dimensions of how policy frames and directs educator work. T…
Negotiated Conversion
Religious conversion is not the rote copying of information from a communicator to a recipient. Rather, it is a complex and multifaceted process located within neophytes and abstracted from and dissipated through their social networks. This paper explores a group of Chinese international students who had converted or were converting to Christianity. Our aim is to show that the conversions observed among the participants revealed a complex set of …
Psychology (8 works) · Norwegian (6 works) · Linguistics (5 works) · Computer Science (4 works) · Developmental psychology (4 works) · Autism (3 works) · Autism spectrum disorder (3 works) · Autism Spectrum Disorder Research (3 works) · Cognitive psychology (3 works) · Early Childhood Education and Development (3 works)