Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Navigating Youth Aspirations and Experiences: The Role of Youth Programs in Saudi Arabia(University College London, 2024-09) Aljuaid, Manar; Allen, AdrianaThe dissertation explores the aspirations and experiences of Saudi Arabian youth concerning education, employment, and civic engagement from 2014 to 2024. It examines how government-led, youth-targeted programs align with and support these aspirations using an intersectional analytical framework. This framework aims to deepen the understanding of how various social identities intersect and shape young people's experiences, informing the design of inclusive programs. Key questions include the educational, employment, and civic aspirations of youth, the role and purpose of youth programs, and their alignment with the needs and goals of Saudi youth. The discussion highlights how diverse identities, power dynamics, and contextual factors such as time and space influence youth engagement and program effectiveness. By applying an intersectional lens, the dissertation evaluates whether these programs comprehensively address structural barriers and equity, ultimately recommending more inclusive approaches to empower young people and promote social development in line with Vision 2030.20 0Item Restricted Religiosity Moderates the Relationship Between Religious Discrimination and Quality of Life(2024-06-29) Almutairi, Khulud; Gattamorta, KarinaThis dissertation explores the prevalence and impact of religious discrimination toward Muslim nurses working in the United States, employing a comprehensive analysis that incorporates the Stress and Coping Model and the Intersectionality Framework. Data collection started in December of 2023, during a period marked by a significant surge in Islamophobia, influenced by the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel. This dissertation aimed to investigate how this heightened environment affected the experiences of Muslim nurses. The findings reveal notable levels of perceived religious discrimination, with 82% of the sample reporting medium to high level of religious discrimination. This proportion suggests that approximately 4 out of every 5 Muslim nurses experience significant religious discrimination in their workplace. This dissertation identified that individual factors such as age, gender, and years in the U.S., along with professional factors like clinical experience and location, significantly influenced perceptions of discrimination. Positive religious coping strategies were found to moderate but not mitigate the effects of religious discrimination on work-related quality of life, contradicting some previous research findings. Overall, this research highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of religious discrimination faced by Muslim nurses, underscoring the need for ongoing dialogue, policy development, and targeted interventions to promote an inclusive and equitable work environment in the health care sector.23 0