Diana Malaeb
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 1652807 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Diana Malaeb |
| NOMBRES | Diana |
| APELLIDO | Malaeb |
| FIRMA | MALAEB D |
| AFILIACIONES | Gulf Medical University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2436-850X |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 66 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 66 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2021 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
The mediating effect of alexisomia between child abuse and depression/stress in a sample of Lebanese adults
Objective: Mental health outcomes such as depression and stress are shaped by various factors, including childhood abuse, emotional and physical awareness deficits like alexisomia, and sociodemographic influences.This study aimed to investigate the mediating role of alexisomia in the relationship between childhood abuse and mental health outcomes, specifically depression and stress, among Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was cond…
Psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the Breast Appreciation Scale (BrAS) in Lebanese women
The 9-item Breast Appreciation Scale (BrAS) measures the construct of breast appreciation, posited as a facet of the broader positive body image construct. To date, there has been limited assessment of the psychometric properties of the BrAS across national and linguistic groups. To add to the literature on breast appreciation, we assessed the psychometric properties of an Arabic translation of the BrAS. An online convenience sample of 626 cisgen…
Prevalence, knowledge, attitude, and practice of vaping among university students in the United Arab Emirates
Background Electronic cigarette use is increasing among young adults worldwide, yet data from the Middle East remain limited. Understanding whether vaping behavior is driven more by knowledge or attitudes has implications for prevention strategies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of vaping among university students in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), assess their knowledge of vaping-related risks, explore attitudes and practices towar…
Development and first validation of the Pictorial Climate Emotions Test (PiCET) in a multinational sample from the Middle East
Background: The quantification of emotions associated with the climate crisis has been limited by the lack of consensual assessment tools. Our study proposes to design and validate for the first time a pictorial test to depict negative emotions in response to climate change at the moment they arise in an ecological way, i.e. the ‘Pictorial Climate Emotions Test’ (PiCET). Methods: We carried-out cross-sectional research among 2844 community adults…
Validation of the Arabic nine-item arfid screen parent-report (Nias-PR) and indirect associations with parental stress and child emotional symptoms
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Anxiety-Depression Symptoms Mediate the Connections Between Nightmares to War and Psychotic Experiences Among Internally Displaced Lebanese Citizens During the 2025 Southern Lebanon Attacks
Background: The psychological mechanisms linking war-related nightmares to psychotic experiences remain insufficiently elucidated, especially among the vulnerable displaced population. The present study investigated the mediating effect of anxiety–depression symptoms in the association between war-related nightmares and psychotic experiences within a sample of internally displaced Lebanese citizens during the 2025 southern Lebanon attack. Methods…
The direct and indirect effects of climate anxiety on psychological distress through hope
Background:The impact of climate change on mental health is becoming more and more recognized.Previous studies on this subject have mainly assessed the direct and immediate emotional reactions to climate change anxiety, but the psychological aspects of this connection are yet to be investigated, especially in Arab societies.The current study aimed at investigating if hope can be a mediator in the relationship between climate change anxiety and ps…
Mediating effect of fear of happiness between intolerance of uncertainty and anxiety among Lebanese adults
Fear of happiness represents the negative feelings that emerge as one apprehends or experiences the positive emotion of happiness. This experience is intrinsically related to intolerance of uncertainty, the apprehension of the unknown, and symptoms of anxiety. While all of these factors are common among the Lebanese population, especially given the hardships it has been through for the past few years, no research has yet studied all three of them…
Association between Bullying Victimization and Child Abuse and Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder among Lebanese Adolescents
The mediating effect of attachment to pets in the association between attachment styles and satisfaction with life among a sample of Lebanese adults
Background: Attachment to animals is increasingly recognized as a widespread phenomenon , as the human-animal relationship has been shown to enhance mental health and well-being. This study aims to explore the relationship between attachment styles and satisfaction with life, with particular focus on the mediating effect of attachment to pets. Methods: A self-report questionnaire was administered through social media, using a Google Forms link, t…
Knowledge and practices on diarrheal illness and associated factors in Lebanon
Objectives: This study focuses on diarrheal disease in Leba4non, where it remains a significant contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality. Understanding the population's knowledge and practices regarding diarrhea is crucial for designing effective public health interventions. This study assessed knowledge and practices regarding diarrheal illness in Lebanon, aiming to identify gaps and guide future interventions. Methods: A cross-sectional…
Psychometric properties of the Feeling of Unsafety Scale—Arabic in general population adults
Background Feelings of unsafety, including fear of crime, uncertainty, or insecurity, can negatively impact individuals by reducing psychological well-being and worsening health. Validating a simple and cost-effective tool to assess the general feeling of unsafety in the Arabic-speaking population, primarily residing in the Middle-East and North-Africa (MENA) region where safety can be a major concern, would be highly beneficial. The study aimed …
Assessment of obstructive sleep apnea rate and associated factors among Lebanese adults
Objectives: To estimate the rate of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and associated factors among Lebanese adults. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in February-April 2022; 1,202 Lebanese adults were enrolled. The sample was collected among several Lebanese governorates through an anonymous online self-reported questionnaire. The STOP-BANG questionnaire was used as a screening tool to estimate the OSA risk. "Low OSA risk" is established…
Arabic validation of the incharge financial distress/financial well-being scale and the new single-item financial stress scale
Background: The current study aimed to investigate the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Arabic adaptation of the InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-Being Scale, and to examine a newly developed single-item measure of financial stress, the Single-Item Financial Stress scale (SIFiS), in a sample of Lebanese adults. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 403 participants completed an Arabic-translated version of the IFDFW …
Reliability, validity, and measurement invariance of the Arabic version of the Flourishing Scale in general population adults
The moderating effect of the psychosocial working conditions (effort/reward/overcommitment) on the association between noise annoyance and cognitive performance among adolescents
This study could encourage the integration of targeted interventions and strategic measures that address both noise annoyance and psychosocial working conditions, defined as the academic work students perform both at school and at home, to proactively prevent the emergence of cognitive impairment among the adolescent population
Validation of the Arabic version of the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-4) in a sample of non-clinical adults
The Arabic adaptation of the GQ showed good psychometric qualities, suggesting that it is suitable for measuring people's disposition toward gratitude in Arab backgrounds. Offering the Arabic GQ-4 as a brief, simple, cost-effective, valid, and reliable measure of gratitude to the Arabic-speaking community could help raise awareness about gratitude as a key component for achieving good mental health and wellbeing in Arab contexts
Psychometric properties of an arabic translation of the short boredom proneness scale (SBPS) in adults
Our results confirm the reliability and validity of the Arabic version of the SBPS, suggesting its suitability for use among Lebanese general population adults. Further research is needed to assess its applicability in clinical settings and diverse Arabic-speaking populations. This concise and user-friendly tool potentially promotes cross-cultural research on boredom proneness
Insomnia severity as partial mediator of the relationship between post-traumatic stress symptoms and psychotic experiences
The Mediating Effect of Nightmares Distress Between Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Psychological Distress in Lebanese Adolescents Following the 2023 Earthquake in Turkey
A Multinational Study on the Mediating Effect of TikTok Addiction Between Psychological Distress and Academic Self-Efficacy Among University Students
Psychometric properties and links with well-being and distress of an Arabic version of the anti-mattering scale in Lebanese adolescents
This study aimed to examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the anti-mattering scale (AMS) among a sample of adolescents from Lebanon. A total of 793 Lebanese adolescents (mean age: 16.08 years; 62.4% females) was conveniently selected to participate in this cross-sectional study. Confirmatory factor analysis results supported the one-factor model of the AMS, which demonstrated good model fit, internal reliability (ω = .87), …
The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales for Youth (Dass-Y)
Background The present study aimed to validate the Arabic version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale for Youth (DASS-Y) and to evaluate the psychometric properties of a shortened 12-item version (DASS-Y-12) guided by the structure and item content of the adult DASS-12.Methods In this cross-sectional study, 758 adolescents completed the survey, using a snowball sampling technique.Results CFA indicated that the fit of the three-factor model of …
The indirect effect of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder between problematic media use and aggression among a sample of Lebanese children - a cross-sectional study
This study aims to explore the potential indirect role of ADHD symptoms, specifically inattention and impulsivity, in the relationship between problematic media use and aggression in Lebanese children. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a snowball sampling technique to recruit 892 parents of children aged between 6 and 12 years, from various Lebanese regions. The mean age of participants was M = 37.22, SD = 8.11; 77.9% were mothers, and …
The mediating effect of the dark future between optimism-pessimism and fear of artificial intelligence in young adults from four Arab countries—a path analysis approach
This study aimed to assess the mediating effect of the dark future between optimism-pessimism and fear of artificial intelligence (AI). This cross-sectional study was conducted between June and December 2023, enrolling 1849 participants from four Arab countries. The data were collected using a Google Forms. Path analysis was performed using SPSS AMOS v.30. The results revealed that the dark future mediated the associations between pessimism and f…
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Stigma toward people with Covid-19 among the Lebanese population
Our main findings indicate that a considerable proportion of the Lebanese population has stigma discrimination behaviors toward COVID-19 patients and that those who were infected with the virus experienced COVID-19-related stigmatization
A cross-sectional study of Covid-19-related bullying in a sample of Lebanese adults
Our main findings showed that the CBS-11 could be an efficient tool to measure bullying behaviors toward COVID-19 patients. Stigma discrimination and fear from COVID-19 were associated with higher bullying attitudes. Future prospective studies are needed to understand better the factors related to bullying among adults during a pandemic, such as COVID-19
Correlates of emotional intelligence among Lebanese adults
This study results suggest that emotional intelligence is related to different variables, warranting interventions to limit/decrease alcohol abuse and mental/psychological illnesses as much possible
Drunkorexia and Emotion Regulation and Emotion Regulation Difficulties
Drunorexia refers to food calorie intake restriction to prevent weight gain and the desire to enhance the more extensive intoxicating effects of alcohol. The present study aimed to investigate the association of drunkorexia with emotion regulation as well as emotion regulation difficulties across the Lebanese population, and assess disordered eating attitudes as a potential mediator of these relationships. The cross-sectional study enrolled parti…
Association between cumulative cigarette and Waterpipe smoking and symptoms of dependence in Lebanese adults
Our study supports the fact that heavy nicotine consumption, related to both the increased frequency and smoking duration, can increase the risk of dependence. It raises the need for strategic plans to minimize and discourage the use of nicotine products in Lebanese community settings
Food neophobia in Lebanese children
Objective: To validate the Food Neophobia Scale (FNS) and determine factors associated with the presence of food neophobia (FN) in a sample of Lebanese children. Design: Cross-sectional study conducted between July and December 2019. Setting: All Lebanese governorates. Participants: Parents of Lebanese children aged 2 to 10 years. Results: Out of 850 questionnaires, 194 were excluded. The mean age of children was 5·34 ± 2·20 years (50·8 % females…
An Assessment of Quality of Life in Patients With Asthma Through Physical, Emotional, Social, and Occupational Aspects. A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Asthma is a prevalent hyperactive airway disease with physical and emotional impact. Severe asthma is associated with considerable health-related quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study is to assess the quality of life through physical, emotional, social and occupational aspects and evaluate the factors affecting HRQoL in patients with asthma. Methods: This is a cross-sectional multicenter study conducted on adult asthmatic pat…
Maladaptive Cognitive Schemas as Predictors of Disordered Eating
A scarcity of research has looked into the association of maladaptive core beliefs with dysfunctional eating patterns. Moreover, no prior study has considered the potential role of difficulties in negative emotion regulation when disentangling the complex correlations between early maladaptive schemas and disturbed eating habits. Our study aimed at exploring the distinct relationships between early maladaptive schemas and disordered eating, while…
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice in a Sample of the Lebanese Population Regarding Cholera
The evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and practices towards an emerging disease is an essential component of public health preventive measures during an outbreak. In October 2022, an outbreak of cholera was reported in Lebanon, which is the first to be reported in the Middle Eastern country for 30 years. This study aimed to explore the level of knowledge as well as attitude and practice of the general public in Lebanon towards cholera. A self-ad…
Drunkorexia Among a Sample of Lebanese Adults
Background: Drunkorexia is a food and alcohol disturbance described as being a range of disordered and compensatory eating behaviors that co-occur with excessive alcohol consumption. The remarkable correlation, highlighted in the literature, between dysfunctional cognitions and both eating disorders and substance use disorders is able to emphasize that cognitive phenomena can be an intrapersonal factor linked to drunkorexia disorder. The aim of t…
Factors associated with knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the general Lebanese population toward the coronavirus disease 2019
People’s practice, including adherence to disease prevention strategies, is influenced by their knowledge and attitude, which differ by sex. This study aimed to validate a tool that measures knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward COVID-19 and explore the related factors, including socioeconomic features and sex disparities. An online cross-sectional study conducted between December 20, 2020, and January 5, 2021, enrolled 405 participants …
Assessment of medication adherence among Lebanese adult patients with non-communicable diseases during Covid-19 lockdown
Background Medical treatment is considered a cornerstone in non-communicable diseases (NCDs) management, lack of adherence remains the main challenge that may compromise optimal therapeutic outcome achievement. Purpose This study aimed to evaluate treatment adherence levels and associated factors among Lebanese adult patients with non-communicable diseases. Materials and methods A cross-sectional survey conducted during the COVID-19 lockdown impo…
Does Problematic Use of Social Network Mediate the Association between Bullying Victimization and Loneliness among Lebanese Adolescents
(1) Background: Bullying victimization has been associated with several behavioral outcomes, particularly loneliness. Similarly, an increase in social network use has been identified in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has been shown to be associated with bullying and loneliness. Investigating the mediating factors of loneliness among bullied adolescents is useful for taking preventive measures in the Lebanese populati…
Association between Bullying Victimization and Aggression in Lebanese Adolescents
(1) Background: The purpose of the present study was to validate the Perseverative Thinking Questionnaire (PTQ) and the Buss–Perry Aggression Questionnaire-Short Form (BPAQ-SF) and test whether repetitive negative thinking plays an indirect role in the relationship between bullying victimization and aggression among Lebanese adolescents. (2) Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and May 2022 and included 379 Lebanese a…
The moderating effect of emotion regulation in the association between social support and religiosity and psychological distress in adults
This cross-sectional study has provided evidence that the adequate use of emotional regulation skills such as high level of cognitive reappraisal and low level of expressive suppression with presence of social support would remarkably decrease psychological distress. This result casts a new light on clinical approaches to tackle this association between the emotional regulation of a patient in interpersonal psychotherapy
Exploring the indirect effect of loneliness in the association between problematic use of social networks and cognitive function in Lebanese adolescents
In sum, the current study supports that problematic use of social networks is negatively associated with adolescents' cognitive function, where loneliness seems to play a pivotal role in this equation. The results thus endorse the importance of helping Lebanese adolescents to overcome problematic use of social networks and recover from their loneliness, to achieve a better cognitive/academic performance
Validation of the Arabic version of the 35-item TEMPS-M in a community sample of adults
Our data suggest that the psychometric properties of the Arabic TEMPS-M are good. Making this scale available in Arabic will hopefully encourage Arab researchers to investigate this under-explored topic in their countries, and advance knowledge on how culture impacts the prevalence, development and course of temperament
Psychometric properties of an arabic translation of the short form of Weinstein noise sensitivity scale (NSS-SF) in a community sample of adolescents
Our findings substantiate that the Arabic version of the NSS-SF is a reliable, psychometrically valid instrument for assessing noise sensitivity among Arab adolescents, thereby enhancing its overall utility and applicability within Arab countries
Personality traits and perceived cognitive function in lebanese healthcare professionals
Our study adds to the narrow body of research revolving around the relationship between personality traits and perceived cognitive function in Lebanese healthcare professionals during these hard times in Lebanon. These results show that the choice of these cognitive processes is strongly affected by different personality traits, such as extroversion, conscientiousness, and negative emotionality. This study encourages the need to conduct further r…
Is cyberbullying perpetration associated with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation among lebanese adolescents? Results from a cross-sectional study
Cyberbullying perpetration and its associated factors reported in this study are significant enough to call for early detection and prevention strategies for Lebanese adolescents. At the school level, effective programs implemented in the school years are needed, aiming to develop social/emotional control, and conflict resolution skills as they might decrease engagement in cyberbullying perpetration among adolescents. Preventive interventions are…
Perspectives of and Experience toward the Abuse of Antidiarrheal Drug (Loperamide) among Community Pharmacists
This study aimed to assess the ability of community pharmacists to recognize cases of loperamide abuse at the point of sale, their perspective of and experience toward potential abuse cases. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Jordan, using a self-administered online questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of three main parts: demographics, the experience of pharmacists with abusers’ behavior, as well as their perspectives toward…
Problematic Smartphone Use Mediates the Pathway from Suicidal Ideation to Positive Psychotic Experiences
Validation of the Arabic Version of the Psychotic-Like Experiences Questionnaire for Children (PLEQ-C) in a Community Sample of Children and Adolescents Aged 12–18 years
Validation of the Arabic Version of the Community Assessment of Psychic Experiences (Cape-42) in a Large Sample of Young Adults from the General Population
Insomnia Mediates the Relationship Between Aggression Indicators and Positive Psychotic Experiences in a Large Community-Based Adult Sample
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