Zamira Hyseni Duraku
Biographic Data
| ID | 4436800 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Zamira Hyseni Duraku |
| GIVEN NAMES | Zamira Hyseni |
| FAMILY NAME | Duraku |
| SIGNATURE | DURAKU Z H |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Prishtina |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8268-3962 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
School Violence and Student Psychological Distress
Outcomes of mutual support groups on students’ mental well-being and learning
Purpose This study investigates the potential of mutual support groups as a peer-driven approach within higher education institutions to support students’ mental well-being and enhance learning. It examines how these groups supported students in managing stress and anxiety, fostering social connections, enhancing academic engagement and contributing to personal and professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach…
Effects of a brief CBT-based anxiety toolbox workshop on study skills, and emotional regulation among high school students in Kosovo
Anxiety, poor study skills, and inadequate emotion regulation affect students’ performance and well-being. Research on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions has demonstrated their effectiveness on reducing anxiety; yet, it overlooks study skills and emotional regulation strategies. This study evaluated the impact of a brief, skills-based CBT-based Anxiety Toolbox workshop on study skills and emotional regulation among high school stud…
The role of service-learning in psychology students’ community engagement, self-efficacy, volunteerism and attitudes toward children with disabilities
Purpose This study aims to explore the influence of structured service-learning, conducted through individualized tutoring sessions with children with disabilities, on Kosovar psychology students’ attitudes toward children with disabilities, self-efficacy and motivation for community engagement and volunteerism. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design with a sequential strategy was used. In the quantitative phase, 107 students answered…
One-on-one tutoring for children with special educational needs
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of a service-learning initiative designed to address the academic, behavioral and social challenges of children with special educational needs (SENs) in Kosovo’s public education system. As part of their graduate training, school psychology and counseling students from the University of Prishtina, Kosovo’s major public university, provided individualized one-on-one tutoring over an eig…
Mental health awareness, stigma, and help-seeking attitudes among Albanian university students in the Western Balkans
Introduction: The significance of mental health and its impact on overall well-being is increasingly acknowledged across various sectors, including higher education. However, despite this growing recognition, the stigma associated with mental health issues and related help-seeking, particularly within certain cultural groups and socio-economic contexts, continues to pose a formidable barrier to effective care, especially among university students…
Motivation, attitudes, and beliefs of public vs. private early childhood education teachers in Kosovo toward science and continuing education
Purpose This study aims to examine the factors influencing early education teachers’ motivation, attitudes and beliefs toward science and continuing education. It also explores perceptions of parental involvement and cooperation among public and private institutions in Kosovo. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a quantitative and cross-sectional design. Study variables were assessed using questionnaires with validated measures adminis…
Mental health, study skills, social support, and barriers to seeking psychological help among university students
Introduction: Poor mental health among youths is a complex worldwide issue. Many countries with medium-to-low levels of development, particularly those in Southern Europe, have not introduced appropriate mental health and educational strategies to identify the key factors influencing wellbeing, promote psychological wellbeing, and prevent poor mental health among youths. In response to these trends, we sought to uncover insights for developing in…
An early assessment of presence of probable post-traumatic stress disorder and its associated risk factors in a cohort of survivors of the 2019 Albania earthquake
Reducing STEM test anxiety through classroom mindfulness training for lower secondary school children
Although mindfulness is effective in reducing anxiety, research on its impact on test anxiety among lower secondary school children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related disciplines is limited. Using a one-group pre – post-test research design, this pilot study evaluated the impact of classroom mindfulness meditation training on test anxiety in STEM-related disciplines with 197 sixth-grade students (54.3% boys, aged …
Professional training improves early education teachers’ knowledge, skills, motivation, and self-efficacy
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a training program for professional development on early education teachers’ knowledge and skills, work motivation, and self-efficacy. A one-group pre–post-test design was used to assess the effect of the training program on 75 teachers working in public early education institutions in the Tirana municipality in Albania. The results indicated that completing training was associated with a significant inc…
Impact of Transformational and Transactional Attributes of School Principal Leadership on Teachers’ Motivation for Work
The current study aims to identify the impact of transformational and transactional attributes of school principal leadership on teachers’ motivation for work . A sample of 357 Kosovar public middle school teachers was assessed using the Work Tasks Motivation Scale for Teachers (WTMST) and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ). Results revealed that transformational leadership attributes, idealised influence, and inspirational motivation…
Albanian Preschool Personnel’s Perceived Obstacles to Implementing Effective Inclusive Education
Access to high-quality early education promotes the academic success of children with disabilities; however, they are often overlooked in mainstream programs that lack essential support services. This study aimed to examine the obstacles to supporting inclusion and providing effective early education programs for children with disabilities in Albania as perceived by the preschool personnel. Preschool personnel ( n = 107) working with children (3–…
Perceptions of Early Marriage, Educational Aspirations, and Career Goals among Kosovar Adolescents
Early marriage has a negative influence on youngsters’ pursuits toward higher education, with considerable health and social impact worldwide. Educational aspirations, career goals, and early marriage are associated with numerous personal and contextual factors. We aimed to assess the association between sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors and Kosovar adolescents’ perceptions on early marriages in adolescent girls, education, and career go…
Coexistence of Intimate Partner Violence and Child Maltreatment among Adolescents in Kosovo
Associations of psychological distress, sleep, and self-esteem among Kosovar adolescents
Mental health among children and adolescents is considered a global public health challenge worldwide. The purpose of this paper was to examine the correlates of psychological distress among adolescents living in Kosovo. A sample of 200 adolescents (M = 10.8; SD = .44) were assessed using a variety of measures, including psychological distress, sleep behaviors, and self-esteem. The research findings indicate significant correlations between elect…
Associations of psychological distress, sleep, and self-esteem among Kosovar adolescents
Mental health among children and adolescents is considered a global public health challenge worldwide. The purpose of this paper was to examine the correlates of psychological distress among adolescents living in Kosovo. A sample of 200 adolescents (M = 10.8; SD = .44) were assessed using a variety of measures, including psychological distress, sleep behaviors, and self-esteem. The research findings indicate significant correlations between elect…
Coexistence of Intimate Partner Violence and Child Maltreatment among Adolescents in Kosovo
Perceptions of Early Marriage, Educational Aspirations, and Career Goals among Kosovar Adolescents
Early marriage has a negative influence on youngsters’ pursuits toward higher education, with considerable health and social impact worldwide. Educational aspirations, career goals, and early marriage are associated with numerous personal and contextual factors. We aimed to assess the association between sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors and Kosovar adolescents’ perceptions on early marriages in adolescent girls, education, and career go…
Impact of Transformational and Transactional Attributes of School Principal Leadership on Teachers’ Motivation for Work
The current study aims to identify the impact of transformational and transactional attributes of school principal leadership on teachers’ motivation for work . A sample of 357 Kosovar public middle school teachers was assessed using the Work Tasks Motivation Scale for Teachers (WTMST) and the Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire (MLQ). Results revealed that transformational leadership attributes, idealised influence, and inspirational motivation…
Albanian Preschool Personnel’s Perceived Obstacles to Implementing Effective Inclusive Education
Access to high-quality early education promotes the academic success of children with disabilities; however, they are often overlooked in mainstream programs that lack essential support services. This study aimed to examine the obstacles to supporting inclusion and providing effective early education programs for children with disabilities in Albania as perceived by the preschool personnel. Preschool personnel ( n = 107) working with children (3–…
Professional training improves early education teachers’ knowledge, skills, motivation, and self-efficacy
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a training program for professional development on early education teachers’ knowledge and skills, work motivation, and self-efficacy. A one-group pre–post-test design was used to assess the effect of the training program on 75 teachers working in public early education institutions in the Tirana municipality in Albania. The results indicated that completing training was associated with a significant inc…
Mental health, study skills, social support, and barriers to seeking psychological help among university students
Introduction: Poor mental health among youths is a complex worldwide issue. Many countries with medium-to-low levels of development, particularly those in Southern Europe, have not introduced appropriate mental health and educational strategies to identify the key factors influencing wellbeing, promote psychological wellbeing, and prevent poor mental health among youths. In response to these trends, we sought to uncover insights for developing in…
An early assessment of presence of probable post-traumatic stress disorder and its associated risk factors in a cohort of survivors of the 2019 Albania earthquake
Reducing STEM test anxiety through classroom mindfulness training for lower secondary school children
Although mindfulness is effective in reducing anxiety, research on its impact on test anxiety among lower secondary school children in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related disciplines is limited. Using a one-group pre – post-test research design, this pilot study evaluated the impact of classroom mindfulness meditation training on test anxiety in STEM-related disciplines with 197 sixth-grade students (54.3% boys, aged …
Mental health awareness, stigma, and help-seeking attitudes among Albanian university students in the Western Balkans
Introduction: The significance of mental health and its impact on overall well-being is increasingly acknowledged across various sectors, including higher education. However, despite this growing recognition, the stigma associated with mental health issues and related help-seeking, particularly within certain cultural groups and socio-economic contexts, continues to pose a formidable barrier to effective care, especially among university students…
Motivation, attitudes, and beliefs of public vs. private early childhood education teachers in Kosovo toward science and continuing education
Purpose This study aims to examine the factors influencing early education teachers’ motivation, attitudes and beliefs toward science and continuing education. It also explores perceptions of parental involvement and cooperation among public and private institutions in Kosovo. Design/methodology/approach This study adopted a quantitative and cross-sectional design. Study variables were assessed using questionnaires with validated measures adminis…
Effects of a brief CBT-based anxiety toolbox workshop on study skills, and emotional regulation among high school students in Kosovo
Anxiety, poor study skills, and inadequate emotion regulation affect students’ performance and well-being. Research on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions has demonstrated their effectiveness on reducing anxiety; yet, it overlooks study skills and emotional regulation strategies. This study evaluated the impact of a brief, skills-based CBT-based Anxiety Toolbox workshop on study skills and emotional regulation among high school stud…
The role of service-learning in psychology students’ community engagement, self-efficacy, volunteerism and attitudes toward children with disabilities
Purpose This study aims to explore the influence of structured service-learning, conducted through individualized tutoring sessions with children with disabilities, on Kosovar psychology students’ attitudes toward children with disabilities, self-efficacy and motivation for community engagement and volunteerism. Design/methodology/approach A mixed-methods design with a sequential strategy was used. In the quantitative phase, 107 students answered…
One-on-one tutoring for children with special educational needs
Purpose The purpose of this study is to evaluate the outcomes of a service-learning initiative designed to address the academic, behavioral and social challenges of children with special educational needs (SENs) in Kosovo’s public education system. As part of their graduate training, school psychology and counseling students from the University of Prishtina, Kosovo’s major public university, provided individualized one-on-one tutoring over an eig…
School Violence and Student Psychological Distress
Outcomes of mutual support groups on students’ mental well-being and learning
Purpose This study investigates the potential of mutual support groups as a peer-driven approach within higher education institutions to support students’ mental well-being and enhance learning. It examines how these groups supported students in managing stress and anxiety, fostering social connections, enhancing academic engagement and contributing to personal and professional development during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach…
Psychology (15 works) · Medicine (9 works) · Medical education (7 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Pedagogy (6 works) · Psychiatry (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (5 works) · Developmental psychology (5 works) · Mental health (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works)