Fayez Mahmid
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 976630 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Fayez Mahmid |
| NOMBRES | Fayez |
| APELLIDO | Mahmid |
| FIRMA | MAHMID F |
| AFILIACIONES | An-Najah National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8050-4783 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 86 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 16 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 86 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2018 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 2 |
Time, waiting, and the politics of delay in Gaza during genocide
This study examines how war reorganizes temporal experience through the politics of waiting, delay, and suspended life in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. Drawing on a qualitative, interpretive design grounded in decolonial feminist and critical temporal perspectives, the study explores how civilians living under conditions of continuous violence experience and make sense of time in their everyday lives. Semi-structured interviews were conducted betwee…
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…
Displacement, deprivation, and loss of dignity
Repeated cycles of conflict and forced displacement in the Gaza Strip have created a severe humanitarian crisis, with specific implications for the aging population. Older adults face distinct risks due to physical frailty, chronic health needs, and the breakdown of community support structures. This qualitative study investigates the psychosocial and material consequences of genocide on elderly Gazans, examining the impacts of displacement, depr…
Between endurance and survival
This study examines how Palestinian mothers living with addicted husbands navigate the moral and psychological dilemma between staying in marriage and pursuing divorce. Drawing on thematic analysis of 30 first-person narratives shared in digital peer-support spaces in the occupied West Bank, the study conceptualizes addiction not only as a behavioral condition but as a relational and moral rupture that reorganizes family life. Findings reveal tha…
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…
Faith, Community, and Resilience
This exploratory study investigates the coping strategies used by Palestinian women in Gaza to manage trauma following the October 7th, 2023 events. The study involved 30 Gazan female refugees living in displacement camps in Rafah, aged 23 to 60, who were recruited through snowball sampling. The analysis revealed that these women demonstrate remarkable resilience through faith, strong social networks, resourcefulness, and collective support, desp…
The lexicon of rupture
To Speak While Others are Silenced
Armed conflict increasingly targets civilian populations and infrastructures, producing not only immediate destruction but also enduring social, psychological, and ethical consequences. Gaza represents a critical case of sustained violence, where civilians live under conditions of repeated bombardment, displacement, and structural deprivation. While research has documented the psychological impact of war, less attention has been paid to how survi…
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…
Sleepless in Gaza
The Israeli war against Gaza has severely disrupted daily life, including sleep, a fundamental human need. Chronic war-related trauma has caused hyperarousal, nightmares, and insomnia, perpetuating psychological distress. Overcrowded shelters and limited mental health services exacerbate these challenges. This study examines how the Israeli war against the Gazans affected Gazans’ sleep quality and patterns, focusing on sleep-related challenges fa…
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…
Domestic violence in Gaza during genocide
This study examines the escalation of domestic violence against women in Gaza during genocide, employing a qualitative content analysis to understand the multifaceted interplay between political instability, economic deprivation, and entrenched patriarchal norms. Grounded in the ecological framework of Heise (1998) and subsequent adaptations by Campbell (2002) and Stark and Ager (2011), the research analyzes the narratives of 40 displaced Gazan w…
Between Care and Catastrophe
This study examines the lived experiences of female social workers in the Gaza Strip during the genocide, focusing on the intersection of personal vulnerability and professional responsibility. Drawing on in-depth interviews with thirty internally displaced social workers in Rafah, the research employs thematic content analysis to uncover the psychological, emotional, and institutional challenges faced by practitioners. The study is situated with…
Gendered survival under genocidal violence
Drawing on qualitative narrative testimonies from 35 displaced Palestinian refugee women collected during the 2024–2025 assault, the study illuminates the relational, embodied, and ethical labor through which life is sustained under siege. Using a decolonial feminist psychological framework, the study integrates structural analysis, narrative interpretation, and thematic mapping across six experiential domains: rupture of home, cyclical displacem…
Faith, community, and resilience during genocide in Gaza
Gazacide', following the events of 7 October 2023, has deepened trauma and exacerbated the severe dispossession and exploitation faced by Palestinians. Positive religious coping, particularly within the Islamic faith, and social support are crucial for alleviating the impacts of traumatic experiences and fostering psychological adjustment. Thirty participants, 17 females and 13 males, were recruited via snowball sampling to examine the role of th…
Enhancing English Learning and Skill Development through Digital Storytelling and the Metaverse in Palestinian Media Education
This quasi-experimental study looks at how immersive technologies, especially digital storytelling and the metaverse, affect the skill development of Palestinian media students. The study sought to assess the efficacy of these tools in improving vocational and personal abilities such as communication, creativity, self-expression, and English proficiency. The study, which took place across three campuses (Al-Quds Open University, Birzeit Universit…
The dynamics of organ donation in Palestine
Background: Organ donation in Palestine is influenced by a unique blend of legal, religious, and socioeconomic factors compounded by the region's political and economic instability. Despite the increasing need for organ transplantation, public hesitation and misconceptions hinder participation. This study aimed to explore these dynamics, identify barriers, and provide insights into improving organ donation practices in Palestine. Methods: A quant…
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…
Narcissistic Personality Indicators as Predictors of Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Background: Individuals affected by narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) are characterized by lack of empathy, grandiosity, low self-esteem, and a need for attention and special treatment that leads to unstable interpersonal relationships, occupational problems, and significant psychosocial distress. Objectives: The study aims to evaluate which Narcissistic Personality (NP) dimensions are the strongest and most significant predictors of NPD. M…
Understanding the Roots and Mechanisms of Self-Harm among Palestinian University Students
Aim. This study investigates self-harm behaviors among Palestinian university students, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methods. Subject and method. A sample of 528 Palestinian university students including, 174 males and 354 females’ students completed surveys measuring self-harm causes and behaviors. Results. Findings showing moderate causes (M = 3.07) and low frequency of self-harm behaviors (M = 1.95). Significant differences were…
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)
Collective Trauma, Quality of Life and Resilience in Narratives of Third Generation Palestinian Refugee Children
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 = …
The association between parenting styles, maternal self-efficacy, and social and emotional adjustment among Arab preschool children
Parenting styles and parental self-efficacy are major factors that affect the overall adjustment of children. The current study examined parenting styles and maternal self-efficacy and their association with social-emotional adjustment among Arab preschool children living in Israel. Parenting Styles Questionnaire, Maternal Self-Efficacy Questionnaire, and Adjustment Questionnaire were administered to 420 Arabic-speaking mothers of 3- to 4-year-ol…
The efficacy of a training program for social skills in reducing addictive Internet behaviors among Palestinian university students
Background For youth in geopolitically at-risk environments, such as Palestine, the issues related to Internet overuse and addictions are complex. Youth residing in the occupied territories of Palestine as in other highly militarized zones have high levels of environmental stressors (e.g., militarization, poverty, lack of employment opportunities, cultural pressures, etc.) and few chemical or social outlets such as alcohol, intoxicants, and leisu…
The Association Between Attachment Patterns and Parenting Styles With Emotion Regulation Among Palestinian Preschoolers
In the current study, we investigated the contribution of attachment and parenting to emotion regulation among preschool children in Palestine. Specifically, we set out to test the hypothesis that both parenting styles and patterns of attachment would be associated with children's emotion regulation abilities. The sample comprised 150 children from 10 public preschools in Northern Palestine. The preschoolers' levels of emotion regulation were fou…
Portrayals of Violence and At-Risk Populations
Social Media Addiction in Geopolitically At-Risk Youth
Internet Addiction and Perceived Self-Efficacy Among University Students
Happiness, Sadness, and Hope for the Future in Narratives of Palestinian Refugee Children
Psychosocial Interventions for Third-Generation Palestinian Refugee Children
Collective Trauma, Quality of Life and Resilience in Narratives of Third Generation Palestinian Refugee Children
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 efficacy of a training program for social skills in reducing addictive Internet behaviors among Palestinian university students
Background For youth in geopolitically at-risk environments, such as Palestine, the issues related to Internet overuse and addictions are complex. Youth residing in the occupied territories of Palestine as in other highly militarized zones have high levels of environmental stressors (e.g., militarization, poverty, lack of employment opportunities, cultural pressures, etc.) and few chemical or social outlets such as alcohol, intoxicants, and leisu…
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 …
The Association Between Attachment Patterns and Parenting Styles With Emotion Regulation Among Palestinian Preschoolers
In the current study, we investigated the contribution of attachment and parenting to emotion regulation among preschool children in Palestine. Specifically, we set out to test the hypothesis that both parenting styles and patterns of attachment would be associated with children's emotion regulation abilities. The sample comprised 150 children from 10 public preschools in Northern Palestine. The preschoolers' levels of emotion regulation were fou…
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…
The psychometric properties and the factorial structure of Covid-19 Vaccines Acceptance scale (VAC-Covid-19) within the Arabic language in a Palestinian contex
The VAC-COVID-19 was a valid method to assess vaccination acceptance in the Arabic language within the Palestinian context. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct similar studies with diverse samples in Palestinian society; it would be prudent to target at-risk populations needed to develop the scale and its factorial structure. The VAC-COVID-19 can be a useful measure to assess vaccination acceptance among Palestinians, enabling health provider…
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…
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 Effect of STEAM Activities Based on Experiential Learning on Ninth Graders’ Mental Motivation
The impact of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) on pupils’ learning has been increasingly highlighted recently. This study aims to shed light on the effect of STEAM activities based on experiential learning on ninth graders’ mental motivation and learning. The present research adopted a mixed methodology (quantitative and qualitative). The study sample consisted of 90 students divided into three groups. The tools utilized i…
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) …
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