Saudi Cultural Missions Theses & Dissertations
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Item Restricted Published evidence for effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in improving symptoms for individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)(University College London, 2024) Alhuwaimani, Wid; Selai, Carolin; Petrochilos, PanayiotaAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a significant portion of the population across the lifespan. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is widely recognized as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for ADHD, particularly in reducing symptoms and improving overall functioning. Objective: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of CBT in treating ADHD symptoms, particularly when combined with pharmacological treatments, and to explore the potential benefits of adapted CBT approaches, including digital interventions.9 0Item Restricted Challenging the Dominant Eurocentric Worldview Within the Psy-Disciplines: From the Perspective of Saudi Arabian Practitioners(University of Edinburgh, 2024) AlSharef, Lama; Boylston, TomThis study is an ethnographic inquiry into the subjective experience of Saudi mental health practitioners who studied and trained in Western countries and are currently practicing in Saudi Arabia. The objective behind this study is to challenge the dominant Eurocentric worldview within the psy-disciplines and incorporate their voices in order to challenge the power distribution of voice within the psy-disciplines. This research used ethnographic interviews as the primary method of data collection. Throughout the interviews there was an emphasis placed on knowledge, power, language, and culture, therefore a de-colonial perspective of discourse analysis was used as a method. This paper adheres to a de-colonial lens in regards to investigating knowledge production, more specifically within the psy-disciplines. The emphasis on discourse and language unraveled a hermeneutics approach to de-colonising knowledge. The discussion illustrates how translation between different languages and meaning-making can illuminate frictions that arise when dominant languages and conceptual frameworks are used in contexts that differ in linguistic and cultural foundations. Incorporating the voices of Saudi practitioners within the broader discourse of psy- disciplines demonstrated how psy-discipline theories are being modified and adapted to the Saudi context. Additionally, it underscored the significance of incorporating the broader social, economical and political factors in utilising a de-colonial framework in researching knowledge production and practices within the psy-diciplines.8 0Item Restricted The Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Chronic Pain in Children and Adolescents(William James College, 2024-06-23) Aljarboua, Abdulateef; Peterson, EmmaThere is increasing evidence to suggest that children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are more prone to developing long-term pain issues compared to their peers who have not experienced ACEs. However, there is still a need for more research on the psychological and social risk factors that contribute to chronic pain conditions in children and adolescents. Unlike research on adults, the association between psychological and social risk factors and pain-related outcomes during childhood and adolescence is a relatively new area that has limited research. The current study assessed the association between parental report of lifetime chronic pain in children and adolescents and specific ACEs pertaining to interpersonal stress in families. The association was examined using archival data from the 2016 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH). A logistic regression was used to predict the outcome of the dependent variable (chronic pain) based on the probability of the independent variable (ACEs exposure). The results suggest that exposure to ACEs increases the odds of experiencing chronic pain by 1.5 times for children and adolescents. These findings indicate that addressing adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) could be an important approach to reducing chronic pain conditions. Additionally, regularly evaluating ACEs during childhood could offer valuable information about the psychological and social factors that contribute to this type of pain condition.36 0Item Restricted The Effects of Travelling on the Wellbeing of Saudi Millennials(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-10-20) Alashahrani, Shuruq; Ladkin, AdeleIn recent decades, the concept of tourism and wellbeing has gained considerable attention. This research assesses the effects of travel on the wellbeing of Saudi Millennials and their perceptions regarding the importance of tourism in aspects of their wellbeing. It also explores the characteristics and motivations of this specific group towards travel. Using quantitative approaches, a survey was distributed to 535 participants, including both genders. The findings reveal that the majority of Saudi Millennials strongly believe that tourism positively affects their happiness and overall wellbeing. The results further indicate that the act of travelling itself is the biggest motivation for this generation, and it is mostly driven by push motives. Notably, the findings also demonstrate that the quality of social relationships significantly influences the overall wellbeing of Saudi Millennial tourists.16 0Item Restricted How Psychological Factors Can be Leveraged to Enhance Gamified Security Awareness Training?(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-12-05) Alwheepy, Baadr Sulaiman; Taramonli, SandyResearchers’ interest in gamified security awareness training has risen throughout the last decade, particularly due to the gamification’s influence on increasing engagement, participant and learning retention compared to traditional training methods. The effectiveness of all training courses is highly tied to psychology, as it is the underlying factor that influences a learners ambitions to learn and benefit from a training course. In gamification, psychology is often introduced through a verity of gaming elements such as leaderboards, badges, and point systems which when incorporated at an optimal level can induce several psychological feelings such as social pressure, and satisfaction. When these feelings are induced within a training course, they can highly affect the way a training is perceived by learners, making them more or less motivated to engage and participate in learning activities. This study was conducted with the primary goal of assessing the psychological effects imposed by time pressure, feedback, novelty, and socially connected elements within a gamified security awareness training to provide recommendations on ways to optimally implement them in future courses. In order to achieve this goal, a comprehensive analysis was performed on three publicly available datasets that were related to experiments on the application of gamification in multiple contexts. Finally, this study was successful in accomplishing its primary goal, and addressing identified literature gaps in the field by deriving valuable insights on engagement levels raised through the conjunction of leaderboards and feedback, the effects of time constraints on decision making, and the impact of novelty on continuity13 0Item Restricted Psychological Interventions within Physiotherapy: A Qualitative Exploration of the Perspectives of Paediatric Physiotherapists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-12-01) Hakami, Wafaa; Coomer, AnnetteBackground: Paediatric physiotherapists treat children with disabilities to improve their quality of life. According to GASTAT (2017) disability survey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), 11.16% of Saudi children aged 5-19 years old have disabilities. Children with physical disabilities may struggle psychologically and socially, so the biopsychosocial model can be implemented in physiotherapy as a holistic approach. Physiotherapists implement Psychologically Informed Physiotherapy (PIP) to integrate the biopsychosocial model into physiotherapy practice (Porter, 2016; Smart, 2023; Gervais-Hupe et al., 2022). Gray et al. (2021) found that many physiotherapists had positive attitudes and beliefs about PIP, but there is a need for further development. Methods: A qualitative study using epistemological philosophies was conducted to explore the research aims and objectives. Paediatric physiotherapists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were invited to focus groups. Qualitative data were transcribed and analysed using hybrid thematic analysis. Data collection took place between June and July 2023. Findings: Ten participants in four focus groups, with three to two participants in each group. Thematic analysis identified three themes: knowledge, implementation, and future needs. The knowledge included exploring the history of academic education, post-professional education, and the basis of knowledge. Implementation briefly mentioned conditions and then explored interventions, strategies, and techniques. Purposes were also included in the implementation theme. The third theme was future learning and training needs recommendations and suggestions. Conclusion: This study was the first to explore and provide valuable insights into paediatric physiotherapists’ perspectives of knowledge of psychology, psychological interventions and PIP in KSA.27 0Item Restricted The Emotional Experience of Residential Space Through Immaterial Culture(Saudi Digital Library, 2023-05) Alghamdi, Roia; Forlini, Francesca; Trelles, MariaMaterials may encompass an important element in interior design, but in fact, what constitutes the spaces and human behavior in themselves is the immaterial culture (the aggregate of values, mores, norms, etc., of a society; the ideational structure of a culture that provides the values and meanings by which it functions). The immaterial culture comprises the main element on which spaces and the distribution of activities are built, and through that, the materials are a translation that supports the functional and cultural perception of space. Through analyzing the immaterial culture, we can clearly and explicitly reflect culture through material elements. Understanding meanings, however, comes from immaterial elements that form the identities and heritage of other cultures and thus contributes to accepting difference. In the past decade, Saudi students have faced many hate crimes, which in some cases ended in deliberate murders because of stereotypes spread by false media. Due to the lack of communication between the two communities, this was and still is a stereotype that prevails to this day. In this thesis project, the two cultures will be integrated through the representation of the immaterial culture in the formation of a safe space that allows the sharing and understanding of Saudi culture in particular through the re-design and distribution of a townhouse in the Upper East Side of Manhattan.25 0