Dana Bdier
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 322237 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Dana Bdier |
| NOMBRES | Dana |
| APELLIDO | Bdier |
| FIRMA | BDIER D |
| AFILIACIONES | An-Najah National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6332-4753 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 56 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 10 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 56 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2019 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy in enhancing marital intimacy and marital functioning among Iranian couples affected by addiction
This study examined the effectiveness of Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy (EFCT) in improving marital intimacy and marital functioning among Iranian couples affected by addiction. A quasi-experimental pretest–posttest design with a control group was used. The study population consisted of couples seeking services at counseling clinics in Tehran who reported difficulties in marital intimacy and marital functioning associated with addiction. Twen…
The effect of Olson’s relationship enrichment strategy on marital adjustment and quality of life in families affected by addiction
This study examined the effectiveness of Olson-style relationship enrichment training on marital compatibility and couples' quality of life, with particular relevance for families affected by substance use. A quasi-experimental pretest-posttest design with a control group was employed. The sample consisted of 16 couples (32 individuals) who were purposively recruited from couples active on virtual platforms and randomly assigned to an experimenta…
Erosion of mattering and agency among displaced Gazans under ongoing genocide
Background Prolonged exposure to genocide and structural violence profoundly reshapes how individuals perceive their value, agency, and social significance. While research on trauma in Gaza has documented high levels of psychological distress, less is known about how genocide reorganizes everyday relational life, progressively narrowing recognition, participation, and voice. Objective This study explores how displaced Gazan women and men experien…
Exploring the Developmental Trajectory of Anxiety Traits Across Distinct Age Bracket
Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between age intervals and anxiety traits, hypothesizing that with age progression, there might be an escalation in anxiety manifestations. Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional design, we analyzed data from 1,103 participants, gathered using an online survey incorporating the Taylor Manifest Anxiety Scale (TMAS). The age distribution ranged from adolescents to the elderly, with participants r…
Political violence and mental health outcomes among Palestinians
This study examines the mediating roles of dehumanization and humiliation in the relationship between political violence and mental health outcomes characterized by depression, anxiety and stress among Palestinians. This cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted in October 2024 with 633 Palestinian adults from the West Bank. The sample was recruited online through convenience sampling. Participants completed Arabic versions of the Exposure…
Predicting marital infidelity based on incompatible mental schemas and emotional divorce in women referring to counseling centers in Iran
This study investigated the extent to which schema modes and emotional divorce predict marital infidelity among women seeking services at counseling centers in Urmia, Iran. Using a descriptive-correlational design, the target population included all women referred between 2023 and 2025. To minimize issues of missing or invalid responses, 231 women with reported communication difficulties and elevated risk of infidelity were recruited through volu…
The International Work Addiction Scale (Iwas)
The impact of Instagram addiction on traumatic events, psychological well-being, and religiosity among Palestinian adults
This research focused on Instagram addiction and its relationship with traumatic experiences, mental well-being, and religiosity among Palestinian Muslims, utilising a sample of 504 adults (368 women, 136 men). Assessments included the Brief Trauma Questionnaire, Instagram Addiction Scale, Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale, and Daily Spiritual Experiences Scale. Stepwise linear regression analysis identified significant predictors: educat…
Trauma and sleep disruption in Gaza
Our findings illuminate the pervasive impact of war-related trauma on the sleep patterns of Gazan refugees. This study highlights the critical importance of integrating psychological support and targeted interventions into community health initiatives, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children. Future research should focus on developing culturally sensitive interventions to mitigate the adverse effects of trauma on sleep and overall wel…
Heritage fractured
Purpose The present study sought to investigate cultural identity, memory and social unity in response to forced displacement and violence following the recent Israeli war on the Gaza Strip. Design/methodology/approach The study involved 30 displaced individuals from Gaza, chosen from internally displaced Palestinian camps in the city of Rafah. The group included 14 females and 16 males, with ages ranging from 18 to 58 years (average age for male…
Agency as a buffer against trauma and psychological difficulties in children affected by war
Defending children's agency, hope, and life satisfaction is urgently needed to protect children's well-being in war-affected zones. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
The development and validation of a Colonial Trauma Scale within the Palestinian context
Developing and validating new decolonized instruments, which include considerations of historical violence and its lasting effects, are particularly crucial. These tools can enhance the design of both assessments and interventions, allowing for a more comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of colonial trauma. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved)
Perceived online racism, mental health outcomes, feelings of shame, and trauma symptoms among Palestinians
Our findings highlight the need for further studies to investigate the role of other possible protective factors that may help reduce depression, anxiety, stress, feelings of shame, and trauma symptoms among Palestinians subjected to online racism. Mental health professionals should receive training in culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches and effective communication strategies for addressing racial trauma in clinical settings. This include…
Covid-19 anxiety predicts loneliness among university students
The current study evaluated the association between COVID-19 anxiety and loneliness among university students, as well as to investigate whether mattering, anti-mattering, and fear of not mediate this association. The study involved 450 university students from Canada, Russia, and Iran, consisting of 390 women and 60 men. Results of the correlational analysis, revealed that COVID-19 anxiety was positively correlated with loneliness ( r = .48, p )…
Covid-19 anxiety predicts burnout among university students
The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted various aspects of mental health among university students, including their academic performance. The transition to online learning, changes in tasks, and isolation at home all contributed to increased burnout among students. The current study aimed to test the association between COVID-19 anxiety and burnout among university students, and whether hope, adaptability, and anti-mattering mediate the associa…
The lived experiences of Iranian women overcoming challenges in addiction recovery
The main aim of the current study was to explore the experiences of Iranian women overcoming addiction in the city of Urmia in Iran, during October 2022. Employing a qualitative research method through semi-structured interviews, the study targeted 31 women who were selected using purposeful and snowball sampling, and in-depth interviews were conducted. The analysis of these interviews revealed various themes organized into four main categories. …
Families’ lived experiences of psychological injuries following a woman’s recovery from addiction
This study examined the lived experiences of psychological injuries among families of women who have recovered from addiction. Using a qualitative grounded theory design, participants were purposively recruited in 2023 from a substance abuse counseling center in Tehran. The sample consisted of 15 parents (12 mothers and 3 fathers) aged 48-65 years. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews lasting 60-90 min and guided by op…
The Anxiety of Death and the Loss of Loved Ones During Genocide in Gaza
This study investigates the pervasive anxiety of death and the fear of losing loved ones experienced by Gazan families during genocide. Through qualitative interviews with 30 refugees from Rafah camp, thematic content analysis identified five key themes: constant fear of death, enduring grief, living under genocide’s shadow, resilience through coping mechanisms, and sustaining love and legacy despite loss. Findings reveal that ongoing violence di…
Shattered lives
Agency, life satisfaction, hope, potentially traumatic events, trauma symptoms, and psychological signs. A two waves study with a sample of Palestinian children living in different geographical areas
We sought to examine the changes over time regarding children's agency, life satisfaction, hope, psychological problems, trauma symptoms and potentially traumatic events in areas where warfare, military presence and settler-colonial violence are affecting children's lives. 965 Palestinian children, 494 males and 471 females, were assessed with the Traumatic Check List, Children Impact of events scale-Revised, Strength and difficulties scale, Chil…
Exploring environmental challenges among university students in conflict-affected Palestine
This study explored the environmental concerns of and challenges faced by Palestinian university students living in a region at geopolitical risk. The sample comprised 40 students selected through convenience and snowball sampling from Palestinian universities in the West Bank of Palestine. Thematic analysis was performed to explore the main themes that resulted from the interviews with the students, which yielded five main themes: Occupation and…
War-related trauma in Gaza
This study examines the coping mechanisms employed by Palestinians in Gaza during the 2023-2024 ongoing Israeli war against Gaza. Focusing on 30 refugees from Rafah, the research highlights the importance of religious faith, social support, and active coping strategies such as problem-solving, debriefing, and behavioral engagement in building resilience. Through semistructured interviews, thematic content analysis revealed that positive religious…
From under the rubble
War-related trauma in narratives of Gazans
The Israeli escalation of violence and oppression in Gaza, particularly following the events of October 7, 2023, has deepened the trauma and exacerbated the already grievous conditions of dispossession and exploitation faced by Palestinians. The present exploratory work sought to analyze war-related traumatic experiences among Gazans following the recent Israeli genocide against Gazans. Thirty participants (mean age for males = 32.45 years, SD = …
Traumatic events and psychological wellbeing among Palestinians
The current study aimed to test the association between traumatic events and psycholgocial wellbeing among Palestinians, and to explore whether mattering, anti-ant-mattering, and posttraumatic growth (PTG) moderate the association between these two variables. A total of 610 Palestinian adults participated in the study, comprising 220 males and 390 females. Participants were recruited using online methods, including emails, social media, and adver…
Intersectional violence against women in Gaza amidst genocide
Agency, life satisfaction, hope, potentially traumatic events, trauma symptoms, and psychological signs. A two waves study with a sample of Palestinian children living in different geographical areas
We sought to examine the changes over time regarding children's agency, life satisfaction, hope, psychological problems, trauma symptoms and potentially traumatic events in areas where warfare, military presence and settler-colonial violence are affecting children's lives. 965 Palestinian children, 494 males and 471 females, were assessed with the Traumatic Check List, Children Impact of events scale-Revised, Strength and difficulties scale, Chil…
War-related trauma in narratives of Gazans
The Israeli escalation of violence and oppression in Gaza, particularly following the events of October 7, 2023, has deepened the trauma and exacerbated the already grievous conditions of dispossession and exploitation faced by Palestinians. The present exploratory work sought to analyze war-related traumatic experiences among Gazans following the recent Israeli genocide against Gazans. Thirty participants (mean age for males = 32.45 years, SD = …
Gender-Based Violence, Subjective Quality of Life, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Palestinian Women
We tested the association between gender-based violence (GBV), subjective quality of life, and mental distress manifested by anxiety, depression, and stress among Palestinian women exposed to political and military violence. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21, Berlin Social Support Scales, WHO-5 subjective Quality of Life Scale, Women's Agency Scale 61, and Violence Against Women Questionnaire were administered to 332 purposely selected part…
The Role of Parental Style and Self-efficacy as Predictors of Internet Addiction among Israeli-Palestinian College Students in Israel
Prior studies have suggested the importance of individual characteristics among youths (e.g., self-efficacy) and parents (e.g., parenting style) that may mediate the risk of the youth engaging in compulsive, addictive behaviors like Internet addiction (IA). The current work was the first to examine the associations of IA with self-efficacy and parenting styles among a unique sample of Muslim college students in Israel. Participants ( n = 500) rep…
The Role of Self-Control, Social Support and (Positive and Negative Affects) in Reducing Test Anxiety among Arab Teenagers in Israel
The association of Big Five personality traits and religiosity on Internet addiction among Israeli-Palestinian Muslim college students in Israel
Prior studies have demonstrated that personality traits and religiosity may be protective/risk factors for the development of Internet addiction; however, these associations have not been examined among the unique population of Israeli-Palestinian young adults. This study was the first to investigate the relationships between Internet addiction (Internet Addiction Test; IAT) with the Big Five personality traits (Big Five Personality Trait Short Q…
The Role of Self-Control and Identity Status as Predictors of Internet Addiction among Israeli-Palestinian College Students in Israel
The Role of Self-Control, Social Support and (Positive and Negative Affects) in Reducing Test Anxiety among Arab Teenagers in Israel
The Role of Social Support and Subjective Well-Being as Predictors of Internet Addiction among Israeli-Palestinian College Students in Israel
The Association Between Positive Religious Coping, Perceived Stress, and Depressive Symptoms During the Spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19) Among a Sample of Adults in Palestine
The Palestinian health-care providers’ perceptions, challenges and human rights-related concerns during the Covid-19 pandemic
Purpose One of the most affected groups during the COVID-19 pandemic was health-care providers due to the direct and continuous exposure to the virus and a lack of sufficient medical equipment. Palestinian health-care providers were exposed to several challenges related to their work environment as they worked in war-like conditions; therefore, this study aims to explore health-care providers’ perceptions, perspectives, challenges and human right…
The association between problematic Internet use, eating disorder behaviors, and well-being among Palestinian university students
ObjectivesThe current study aimed to test the correlation between problematic Internet use, eating disorder behaviors, and well-being among Palestinian university students.MethodsTo examine the relationship between the study variables, a correlational study was conducted. The geographical representation of the study sample showed that 48.1% of participants were from urban populations, 48.1% were from rural villages, and 3.8% were from internally …
Problematic internet use and its association with sleep disturbance and life satisfaction among Palestinians during the Covid-19 pandemic
Psychometric properties of the Covid stress scales (CSS) within Arabic language in a Palestinian context
War-related quality of life is associated with depressive symptoms and hopelessness among Palestinians
Our study sheds light on resilience and sense of belonging as protective factors against ongoing traumatic experiences among Palestinians. Future research should be addressed to understand better the features of resilience and sense of belonging that can help maintain psychological functioning in conditions of chronic and ongoing violence, the personal and historical antecedents of such protective factors, and the factors that can directly or ind…
Gender-based violence experiences among Palestinian women during the Covid-19 pandemic
Improving intervention skills and supervision services among Palestinian MHP to help women who face GBV is recommended. Moreover, additional research should be conducted to explore the risk and potential factors of GBV, agency, and coping strategies to deal with GBV
Energy drinks, depression, insomnia and stress among Palestinians
We investigated the association between energy drinks, depression, insomnia and stress among Palestinians and whether cigarette smoking, electronic cigarettes, and waterpipe mediate the association between these variables. Our study sample consisted of 506 Palestinian adults: 120 men and 386 women recruited from online advertisements, e-mail campaigns and social media. Findings showed a positive correlation between energy drinks, depression, inso…
Gender-Based Violence, Subjective Quality of Life, and Mental Health Outcomes Among Palestinian Women
We tested the association between gender-based violence (GBV), subjective quality of life, and mental distress manifested by anxiety, depression, and stress among Palestinian women exposed to political and military violence. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale-21, Berlin Social Support Scales, WHO-5 subjective Quality of Life Scale, Women's Agency Scale 61, and Violence Against Women Questionnaire were administered to 332 purposely selected part…
Subjective well-being, sense of coherence, and posttraumatic growth mediate the association between Covid-19 stress, trauma, and burnout among Palestinian health-care providers
The present work sought to examine the relationship between stress of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) disease, psychological trauma, and burnout, and whether subjective well-being (SWB), sense of coherence (SOC), and posttraumatic growth (PTG) mediated the relationship between the three constructs in a group of professional healthcare workers engaged on the frontline during the outbreak in Palestine. Results indicated that SWB, SOC, and PTG mediat…
The Role of Parental Style and Self-efficacy as Predictors of Internet Addiction among Israeli-Palestinian College Students in Israel
Prior studies have suggested the importance of individual characteristics among youths (e.g., self-efficacy) and parents (e.g., parenting style) that may mediate the risk of the youth engaging in compulsive, addictive behaviors like Internet addiction (IA). The current work was the first to examine the associations of IA with self-efficacy and parenting styles among a unique sample of Muslim college students in Israel. Participants ( n = 500) rep…
Racism, parenting styles and mental health in Palestine
The current study was designed to test the correlation between racism, parenting styles, and mental health in Palestine. To test the causal relationship between study variables, regression analysis was performed, while Pearson's correlation coefficient was administered to test the correlation between racism, parenting styles, and mental health. Participants were 408 Palestinian adults, representing 266 females and 142 males, recruited using on li…
Fear of coronavirus (Covid-19) and mental health outcomes in Palestine
Political violence and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Palestinians
The current study investigated the correlation between political violence and posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS) and whether the sense of belongingness (SOB) and loneliness mediate the correlation between the two variables among Palestinians living in a society characterised by high political violence and prolonged traumatic events. The study sample consisted of 590 Palestinian adults, consisting of 360 men and 230 women, and were recruited usi…
Transgenerational trauma and collective resilience
BACKGROUND: (Palestinian catastrophe). AIMS: The present exploratory work sought to analyze experiences of settler-colonial violence over three generations of Palestinian refugees. METHODS: Forty-five participants (Mage = 44.45; range 13-85) were recruited via snowball sampling and interviewed to explore their understanding of transgenerational and collective trauma. Interviews were analyzed through thematic content analysis, resulting in four em…
The association between posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicidal ideations among Palestinians
The current study aimed to test whether social support, spirituality and mindfulness mediated the association between posttraumatic stress symptoms and suicidal ideation among Palestinians. The study sample consisted of 520 Palestinian adults selected using online tools. The findings of the study revealed that posttraumatic stress symptoms positively correlated with suicidal ideations ( r = .32, p r = -.34, p r = -.16, p r = -.72, p r = -.46, p r…
Development of a context-specific trauma scale among a Palestinian adult population living amidst military violence
The current study aimed to develop a context-specific trauma scale in the Palestinian context. The sample of our study consisted of 490 Palestinian adults - 230 males and 260 females. Our scale ended up with 32 items to measure traumatic symptoms in the Palestinian context. Results of exploratory factor analysis and confirmatory factor analysis revealed a stable construct of a five-factor structure of the Palestinian specific-context trauma: (1) …
Energy drinks, substance use, and posttraumatic stress symptoms among Palestinian athletes
The current study aimed to test the association between energy drinks, substance use, and posttraumatic stress symptoms, and the mediating role of perceived self-efficacy and resilience among Palestinian athletes. The sample of our study consisted of 480 Palestinian athletes: 160 women and 320 men, all were selected from five Palestinian universities located in the West Bank of Palestine. The findings of our study revealed that energy drinks posi…
Psychometric Properties and Factorial Structure of Postpartum-Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS) Within Arabic Language in a Palestinian Context
Differences in severity of depression symptoms in overweight, obese and normal weight Palestinian children and adolescents
Obesity is related to a wide variety of medical and psychological comorbidities which has short- and long-term effects on children's mental health. One of the most significant ones is depression. Thus, the current study utilized a descriptive methodology to explore the differences in depressive symptoms among overweight, obese, and normal-weight Palestinian children and adolescents. Data was collected from 270 Palestinian children and adolescents…
Environmental degradation, eco-anxiety and post-traumatic stress symptoms among Palestinian adults
The current study aimed to test the association between environmental degradation, eco-anxiety and post-traumatic symptoms, and whether coping strategies mediate the association between these variables among a sample of Palestinian adults. The sample of our study consisted of 554 Palestinian adults, of whom 392 identified as female and 162 as male. Participants' age ranged from 19 to 54 years old (M = 35.8, SD = 12.31). They were all recruited fr…
Psychology (41 obras) · Clinical Psychology (34 obras) · Psychiatry (28 obras) · Medicine (25 obras) · Migration, Health and Trauma (23 obras) · Social Psychology (23 obras) · Clinical Psychology (20 obras) · Mental health (19 obras) · Anxiety (14 obras) · Sociology (13 obras)