Asma Al Attiyah

Qatar University · Department of Psychological Sciences

Background The aim of this study is to validate the Arabic version of the Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction and Frustration Scale (BPNSFS), and to investigate the extent of its invariance across five Arab countries and gender. Methods A back-translated version of the BPNSFS, the second version of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), and the...

In recent years, stronger literacy development has emerged as a critically important issue in Arabic speaking nations. Results of international assessments indicate that most of the participating Arab countries are near the bottom of achievement levels. Additionally, recent studies indicate the prevalence rate of reading disability ranges from betw...

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى تقييم مستوى ممارسة طلبة بعض الجامعات العربية للنشاط الرياضي ومستوى الصحة النفسية لديهم والكشف عن أثر ممارسة النشاط الرياضي في أوقات الفراغ على مستوى الصحة النفسية الإيجابية. ولتحقيق هذه الأهداف تم استخدام المنهج الوصفي المعتمد على استنتاج العلاقات بين المتغيرات من خلال تطبيق أداة تعتمد على التقدير الذاتي للنشاط الرياضي أثناء و...

Background: Self-Determination Theory (SDT) suggested three individual’s basic needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. Studies revealed that the importance of satisfying these needs are varying according to individual and cultural determinants, furthermore, many studies worldwide showed that need satisfaction is associated with psychological...

This study describes the implications of the massive Qatari educational reform, Education For a New Era (EFNE), from the perspectives of teachers, principals, and parents provides insight into these stakeholders perceptions regarding how EFNE has impacted teaching and learning and the new challenges they face. This qualitative study uses open-ended...

This paper presents a brief overview of Qatar University's history since it was started in 1973. Its primary focus is on the various small, but important, steps taken by the University to address the needs of quality assurance and enhancement. The Qatar University Reform Plan is described in detail. Its aims are to continually improve the quality o...