Eid Abo Hamza
Biographic Data
| ID | 6555708 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Eid Abo Hamza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Eid Abo |
| FAMILY NAME | Hamza |
| SIGNATURE | HAMZA E A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Al Ain University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5971-6757 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 21 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Perceptual, cognitive, and emotional factors underlying driving behaviours
The current study provides a comprehensive review and unified framework on emotional and cognitive factors underpinning driving behaviours and errors. In this article, we provide a conceptual framework that explains the relationship between cognitive, emotional, and personality factors and driving behaviours, including crashes, lane deviation, speeding, among others. In addition, we will discuss how aging impacts driving behaviours. Importantly, …
Quality of Life in Students With Special Needs
Students who have special needs, experience various psychosocial problems that may affect their quality of life (QoL). Understanding these issues is vital to developing inclusive practices that promote well‐being, especially for learners from diverse cultural and underrepresented backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to identify psychosocial factors affecting the QoL of students with special needs in the West and non‐Western contexts. Using …
Impact of digital competencies and assistive technologies on learning outcomes for students with learning disabilities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Background Assistive technology (AT) offers a vital role in providing a learning environment for disabled students. This paper investigates the role of AT and digital skills in enhancing learning outcomes for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) students having Learning Disabilities (LD). Objectives This review aims to explore the extent of technological applications to support students face LD. This review identifies the core skills that require furthe…
Influence of parental stress on online learning engagement among parents in Arab nations
This study examines the impact of parental stress on engagement with online learning during and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Arab nations. A total of 729 parents from various Arab countries participated in the study by completing a 42-item questionnaire that measured four types of stress—personal, academic, technical, and financial—as well as behavioural, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Demographic factors, including gender, income, number…
Demographic associations with attitudes to psychiatry amongst medical and psychology students in the United Arab Emirates
Female students, those above 20, and those pursuing a psychology major had more favourable attitudes toward psychiatry. This is one of the first studies in the UAE assessing ATP-30 scores among medical and psychology students. Insights from this study will help improve psychiatry recruitment and reduce stigmatisation in the UAE and the wider region
Navigating cultural diversity
Exploring the effectiveness of a novel memory training program for students with learning disabilities in the United Arab Emirates
Introduction The present research aims to investigate the efficacy of a newly developed memory training strategy on improving the memory capabilities of students with learning impairments. Methods Involving thirty male and female students with learning challenges, the study divided participants into experimental and control groups, with the former undergoing a novel memory training program. Memory was evaluated before and after a 3-month training…
Inclusive attitudes
Introduction Research on students’ attitudes toward inclusive education in the UAE is limited, with a focus on qualitative investigations of parents and teachers. Methods This study addresses this gap by developing the Students’ Attitude Scale to measure attitudes toward inclusive education. We examined the impact of age, grade level, nationality, educational placement, and gender on inclusive education using a sample of 355 students from diverse…
A meta-analysis study on peer influence and adolescent substance use
The extent to which adolescents are influenced by their peers has been the focus of developmental psychological research for over 50 years. That research has yielded contradicting evidence and much debate. This study consists of a systematic review and meta-analysis, with the main aim of quantifying the effect of peer influence on adolescent substance use, as well as investigation into the factors that moderate this effect. Included studies neede…
Cognitive and behavioral abnormalities in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, and subjective memory complaints
In this study, we investigated the ability of commonly used neuropsychological tests to detect cognitive and functional decline across the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continuum. Moreover, as preclinical AD is a key area of investigation, we focused on the ability of neuropsychological tests to distinguish the early stages of the disease, such as individuals with Subjective Memory Complaints (SMC). This study included 595 participants from the Alzhei…
Drinking motives as a predictor of readiness to change alcohol use
Drinking motives have been identified as important predictors of alcohol consumption. Similarly, the degree of readiness to change (RTC) can predict behavioral changes when drinking alcohol. However, the link between drinking motives and RTC has not been explored in previous research. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the four drinking motives (coping, enhancement, social, conformity) can predict the three stages of RTC (precontempl…
Childhood traumatic events and the dopaminergic theory of psychosis
There is great body of evidence showing a relationship between childhood adversity and psychosis onset. Genetic factors moderate the association between childhood adversity and psychosis risk potentially by influencing biological and/or psychological reaction following exposure to adversity. In this review, we discuss studies identifying the specific genetic variants known to affect dopamine levels involved in this interaction. Our review shows t…
The Relationship between Mindfulness and Readiness to Change in Alcohol Drinkers
Mindfulness is a multi-faceted construct that involves paying attention to thoughts and emotions without automatically reacting and being critical of them. Recent research has suggested that mindfulness might play an important role in reducing problematic alcohol use. Further, Readiness to Change (RTC) is related to motivation to change drinking behaviours. The RTC scale identifies motivation to change drinking behaviours including Precontemplati…
The Impact of Adolescent Substance Abuse on Family Quality of Life, Marital Satisfaction, and Mental Health in Qatar
This study investigated the impact of substance-addicted adolescents on family quality of life in the Arab country of Qatar. Two groups of families were compared: families with a teenager who had a substance addiction ( n = 50) and families without such a teen ( n = 53). Results showed families with a substance-addicted teenager had a lower family quality of life, that is, lower marital satisfaction, and higher couple scores on depression, anxiet…
Bidirectional relationship between heroin addiction and depression
The Association Between Internet Gaming Disorder and Sensation Seeking Among Arab Adolescents
Research on internet gaming disorder (IGD) has increased considerably over the last decade. Although most IGD research has focused on Western or South Asian samples, it is critical to understand and assess this disorder among other populations. The present study investigated the association between IGD and sensation seeking among Arab adolescents. An online survey consisting of the short internet gaming disorder short scale (IGDSS) and brief sens…
Pareidolia in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
While there are many studies on pareidolia in healthy individuals and patients with schizophrenia, to our knowledge, there are no prior studies on pareidolia in patients with bipolar disorder. Accordingly, in this study, we, for the first time, measured pareidolia in patients with bipolar disorder ( N = 50), and compared that to patients with schizophrenia ( N = 50) and healthy controls ( N = 50). We have used (a) the scene test, which consists o…
Investigating Principal Working Memory Features in Generalized, Panic, and Social Anxiety Spectrum Disorders
Anxiety spectrum disorders are characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worrying about potential negative events in the short- and long-term future. Various reports linked anxiety spectrum disorders with working memory (WM) deficits despite conflicting results stemming from different study approaches. It remains unclear, however, how different anxiety spectrum disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD…
The Relationship Between Intrusive Cognitions and Defense Mechanisms in Healthy and Clinical Populations
Purpose: to examine the relationship between defense mechanisms and intrusive cognitions in normal healthy individuals and psychiatric patients. Methodology: The study sample consists of a healthy group (n=60; 30 males & 30 females), whereas the clinical group (n=66; 34 males, 32 females) includes patients with major depressive disorder (12 patients, 5 males, 7 females), schizophrenia (31 patients; 14 males, 17 females), obsessive-compulsive diso…
The Syrian War and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of posttraumatic distress disorder (PTSD) amongst Syrian whom lived in under the war. Methodology: The study has utilized a survey to observe the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Syrian people who lived inside Syria during the Syrian conflict The survey uses the PTSD checklist for civilians (PCL-C), which measures both the severity of PTSD an…
Attachment Style, Marital Satisfaction, and Mutual Support Attachment Style in Qatar
This study assessed, for the first time, the relationship between security attachment and marital satisfaction in an Arab country, Qatar. Accordingly, we used the marital satisfaction assessment, the Experiences in Close Relationships Revised attachment style questionnaire, and the Goldsmith Support Measure. Using a path analysis model, the results showed that secured attachment style positively influenced marital satisfaction but did not positiv…
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The Relationship Between Intrusive Cognitions and Defense Mechanisms in Healthy and Clinical Populations
Purpose: to examine the relationship between defense mechanisms and intrusive cognitions in normal healthy individuals and psychiatric patients. Methodology: The study sample consists of a healthy group (n=60; 30 males & 30 females), whereas the clinical group (n=66; 34 males, 32 females) includes patients with major depressive disorder (12 patients, 5 males, 7 females), schizophrenia (31 patients; 14 males, 17 females), obsessive-compulsive diso…
The Syrian War and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of posttraumatic distress disorder (PTSD) amongst Syrian whom lived in under the war. Methodology: The study has utilized a survey to observe the prevalence of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among Syrian people who lived inside Syria during the Syrian conflict The survey uses the PTSD checklist for civilians (PCL-C), which measures both the severity of PTSD an…
Attachment Style, Marital Satisfaction, and Mutual Support Attachment Style in Qatar
This study assessed, for the first time, the relationship between security attachment and marital satisfaction in an Arab country, Qatar. Accordingly, we used the marital satisfaction assessment, the Experiences in Close Relationships Revised attachment style questionnaire, and the Goldsmith Support Measure. Using a path analysis model, the results showed that secured attachment style positively influenced marital satisfaction but did not positiv…
Pareidolia in Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
While there are many studies on pareidolia in healthy individuals and patients with schizophrenia, to our knowledge, there are no prior studies on pareidolia in patients with bipolar disorder. Accordingly, in this study, we, for the first time, measured pareidolia in patients with bipolar disorder ( N = 50), and compared that to patients with schizophrenia ( N = 50) and healthy controls ( N = 50). We have used (a) the scene test, which consists o…
Investigating Principal Working Memory Features in Generalized, Panic, and Social Anxiety Spectrum Disorders
Anxiety spectrum disorders are characterized by excessive and uncontrollable worrying about potential negative events in the short- and long-term future. Various reports linked anxiety spectrum disorders with working memory (WM) deficits despite conflicting results stemming from different study approaches. It remains unclear, however, how different anxiety spectrum disorders such as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), social anxiety disorder (SAD…
The Impact of Adolescent Substance Abuse on Family Quality of Life, Marital Satisfaction, and Mental Health in Qatar
This study investigated the impact of substance-addicted adolescents on family quality of life in the Arab country of Qatar. Two groups of families were compared: families with a teenager who had a substance addiction ( n = 50) and families without such a teen ( n = 53). Results showed families with a substance-addicted teenager had a lower family quality of life, that is, lower marital satisfaction, and higher couple scores on depression, anxiet…
Bidirectional relationship between heroin addiction and depression
The Association Between Internet Gaming Disorder and Sensation Seeking Among Arab Adolescents
Research on internet gaming disorder (IGD) has increased considerably over the last decade. Although most IGD research has focused on Western or South Asian samples, it is critical to understand and assess this disorder among other populations. The present study investigated the association between IGD and sensation seeking among Arab adolescents. An online survey consisting of the short internet gaming disorder short scale (IGDSS) and brief sens…
Childhood traumatic events and the dopaminergic theory of psychosis
There is great body of evidence showing a relationship between childhood adversity and psychosis onset. Genetic factors moderate the association between childhood adversity and psychosis risk potentially by influencing biological and/or psychological reaction following exposure to adversity. In this review, we discuss studies identifying the specific genetic variants known to affect dopamine levels involved in this interaction. Our review shows t…
The Relationship between Mindfulness and Readiness to Change in Alcohol Drinkers
Mindfulness is a multi-faceted construct that involves paying attention to thoughts and emotions without automatically reacting and being critical of them. Recent research has suggested that mindfulness might play an important role in reducing problematic alcohol use. Further, Readiness to Change (RTC) is related to motivation to change drinking behaviours. The RTC scale identifies motivation to change drinking behaviours including Precontemplati…
Exploring the effectiveness of a novel memory training program for students with learning disabilities in the United Arab Emirates
Introduction The present research aims to investigate the efficacy of a newly developed memory training strategy on improving the memory capabilities of students with learning impairments. Methods Involving thirty male and female students with learning challenges, the study divided participants into experimental and control groups, with the former undergoing a novel memory training program. Memory was evaluated before and after a 3-month training…
Inclusive attitudes
Introduction Research on students’ attitudes toward inclusive education in the UAE is limited, with a focus on qualitative investigations of parents and teachers. Methods This study addresses this gap by developing the Students’ Attitude Scale to measure attitudes toward inclusive education. We examined the impact of age, grade level, nationality, educational placement, and gender on inclusive education using a sample of 355 students from diverse…
A meta-analysis study on peer influence and adolescent substance use
The extent to which adolescents are influenced by their peers has been the focus of developmental psychological research for over 50 years. That research has yielded contradicting evidence and much debate. This study consists of a systematic review and meta-analysis, with the main aim of quantifying the effect of peer influence on adolescent substance use, as well as investigation into the factors that moderate this effect. Included studies neede…
Cognitive and behavioral abnormalities in individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, and subjective memory complaints
In this study, we investigated the ability of commonly used neuropsychological tests to detect cognitive and functional decline across the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continuum. Moreover, as preclinical AD is a key area of investigation, we focused on the ability of neuropsychological tests to distinguish the early stages of the disease, such as individuals with Subjective Memory Complaints (SMC). This study included 595 participants from the Alzhei…
Drinking motives as a predictor of readiness to change alcohol use
Drinking motives have been identified as important predictors of alcohol consumption. Similarly, the degree of readiness to change (RTC) can predict behavioral changes when drinking alcohol. However, the link between drinking motives and RTC has not been explored in previous research. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the four drinking motives (coping, enhancement, social, conformity) can predict the three stages of RTC (precontempl…
Impact of digital competencies and assistive technologies on learning outcomes for students with learning disabilities in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Background Assistive technology (AT) offers a vital role in providing a learning environment for disabled students. This paper investigates the role of AT and digital skills in enhancing learning outcomes for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) students having Learning Disabilities (LD). Objectives This review aims to explore the extent of technological applications to support students face LD. This review identifies the core skills that require furthe…
Influence of parental stress on online learning engagement among parents in Arab nations
This study examines the impact of parental stress on engagement with online learning during and after the COVID-19 pandemic in Arab nations. A total of 729 parents from various Arab countries participated in the study by completing a 42-item questionnaire that measured four types of stress—personal, academic, technical, and financial—as well as behavioural, emotional, and cognitive engagement. Demographic factors, including gender, income, number…
Demographic associations with attitudes to psychiatry amongst medical and psychology students in the United Arab Emirates
Female students, those above 20, and those pursuing a psychology major had more favourable attitudes toward psychiatry. This is one of the first studies in the UAE assessing ATP-30 scores among medical and psychology students. Insights from this study will help improve psychiatry recruitment and reduce stigmatisation in the UAE and the wider region
Navigating cultural diversity
Perceptual, cognitive, and emotional factors underlying driving behaviours
The current study provides a comprehensive review and unified framework on emotional and cognitive factors underpinning driving behaviours and errors. In this article, we provide a conceptual framework that explains the relationship between cognitive, emotional, and personality factors and driving behaviours, including crashes, lane deviation, speeding, among others. In addition, we will discuss how aging impacts driving behaviours. Importantly, …
Quality of Life in Students With Special Needs
Students who have special needs, experience various psychosocial problems that may affect their quality of life (QoL). Understanding these issues is vital to developing inclusive practices that promote well‐being, especially for learners from diverse cultural and underrepresented backgrounds. The purpose of this study was to identify psychosocial factors affecting the QoL of students with special needs in the West and non‐Western contexts. Using …
Psychology (19 works) · Clinical Psychology (12 works) · Psychiatry (11 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Social Psychology (7 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (6 works) · Developmental psychology (6 works) · Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes (4 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Cognition (4 works)