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Associate Professor in the Department of Social Work at Princess Rahma University College, where she has been teaching since 1993. She holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Jordan (2006), a master's degree in the same field from the University of Jordan (1993), and a bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Jordan (1988).
She has extensive academic experience through her work at Al-Balqa Applied University in Jordan, where she has been a member of the Social Work Department from 1993 until 2025. Her research and scientific articles have been published in numerous national, Arab, and international journals, including those indexed in Scopus.
She is an active member of several specialized associations and committees, such as the World Federation of Family Counseling and Training Centers, Scientific Research Committees, and Curriculum Development Committees, among others.
She has contributed to numerous national, Arab, and international conferences and workshops and has led several volunteer initiatives in local communities, particularly in impoverished areas.
Her research interests focus on volunteer work, youth, political participation, artificial intelligence in addressing social issues, family, childhood, and other contemporary social issues.
She has also served as a thesis committee member for numerous master's theses in the Department of Social Work and the Department of Women's Studies at the University of Jordan, as well as in the Faculty of Arts at Beirut Arab University, Lebanon.
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 Research Intersets:
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Interested in volunteer work, youth issues, community participation, and family problems
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 Qualifications
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University
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| 1 | PHD | University of Jordan | Sociology | 2006 | | 2 | MASTER DEGREE | University of Jordan | Sociology | 1993 | | 3 | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | University of Jordan | Sociology | 1988 |
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 Experiences
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Academic Experience:
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 2016 -Current :Associate Professor,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2008 -2016 :Assistant Professor (B),Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
1999 -2008 :Assistant Lecturer,Al-Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
1993 -1999 :Part-Time Lecturer,Princess Rahma College for Social Work,Jordan.
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 Publications
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1- Obstacles Imposed by Families against university youth participation in political parties in Jordan
,An-Najah University Journal for Research (Humanities), 2025,Vol. ,no. .
2- Jordanian Families' Perceptions on Youth Participation in Political Parties: A sociological study ,Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 2024,Vol. 52,no. 1.
3- The State of Voluntary Work by Jordanian Youths in Jordanian Families: A Field Study on Volunteers in Voluntary Work Centers ,Social Sciences , 2023,Vol. 12,no. 64.
4- Factors affecting the participation of university students in volunteering
during the covid-19 pandemic
A study on a sample of Jordanian University students
,Arab Journal of Science and Research Publishing - Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2022,Vol. 6,no. 11.
5- Volunteer Working during COVID-19 in Jordanian Community: Advantages and Challenges ,Social Sciences , 2022,Vol. 11,no. 377.
6- Social Media and Their Impact on University Youth "A Study on A Sample Of The
Universities of Jordan Students " ,Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 2021,Vol. 48,no. 3 (1).
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 University Courses Taught
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1- Volunteer work in social work.
2- Introduction to social work.
3- Social work for families and children.
4- Social problems.
5- Special topics in social work.
6- Social work communication skills.
7- Social psychology.
8- Medical social work.
9- Areas of social work 1-2.
10- Social Work methods 1-2.
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 Master and Phd thesis contributions
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Thesis Defense Committee Membership
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Reasons for Drug Abuse Among Women in Jordanian Society ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2025.
Breaking Barriers: Social Workers? Experiences in Empowering Jordanian and Syrian Refugees Youth with Physical Disabilities Economically ,German Jordanian University,Master Thesis,2025.
Examining the institutional field of the logistics service provides in Jordan ,German Jordanian University,Master Thesis,2025.
Childcare Services and Their Impact on the Economic Participation of Working Women ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2024.
The Role of Social Media in the Political Participation of Rural Jordanian Women: A Case Study ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2024.
Violence Against Women with Disabilities in the Workplace A Qualitative Study in Amman ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2023.
Suicidal Tendencies in a Sample of Schizophrenia Patients and Those with Bipolar Disorder ,Beirut Arab University,Master Thesis,2023.
Some Variables of Positive Psychology and Personality as Predictors of Psychological Resilience in Patients with and without Chronic Diseases ,Beirut Arab University,Phd Thesis,2023.
Type A Behavior and Its Relationship to Psychological Stress and Certain Personality Traits According to Cattells Model Among Different Samples of Workers in the Medical and Non Medical Sectors in Lebanon ,Beirut Arab University,Master Thesis,2023.
Negative Affectivity and Its Relationship to the Big Five Personality Traits Among a Sample of Working and Non-Working Women ,Beirut Arab University,Master Thesis,2023.
The Role of Care and Rehabilitation Programs in Jordanian Rehabilitation and Correctional Centers in Reducing Recidivism ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2023.
The Reality of Female Begging in Jordanian Society An Analytical Study ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
The Role of Social Workers in Empowering Abused Women in Social Institutions in Amman ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
International Child Protection Programs and Their Applications in Child Institutions in Jordan ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
Childrens Experiences of the Issues That Led Them to Conflict with the Law A Qualitative Study from the Childrens Perspective ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
The Role of Social Workers in Addressing Gender-Based Violence During the COVID19 Pandemic ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
The Challenges Facing Social Workers in the Ministry of Social Development and Its Affiliated Units in Jerash Governorate ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
The Effectiveness of Programs Implemented in the Nawa Initiative During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Their Role in Community Participation: Making Distance Learning Possible ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2022.
Behavioral Change in the Jordanian Society in Light of the COVID19 Pandemic ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2021.
The Ministry of Social Developments Management of the COVID 19 Crisis A Study on a Sample of Institutional Care Facilities ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2021.
The Role of Social Work in Reducing Social Problems Among Adolescents Through Working with Their Families A Qualitative Study Based on the Practice of Social Workers in Amman ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2021.
The Role of Social Work in Reducing Social Problems Among Adolescents Through Working with Their Families A Qualitative Study Based on the Practice of Social Workers in Amman ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2021.
Community Participation of Women with Physical Disabilities in Jordan: Reality and Challenges ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2021.
The Social Challenges Facing the Return of Syrian Refugees to Their Original Areas A Case Study of the Zaatari Camp,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2020.
Digital Feminist Movement in Jordan: A Case Study of Facebook ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2020.
Gender Identity Representations Among Students at the University of Jordan ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2020.
The Challenges Faced by Jordanian Women After Serving Their Sentence: A Study on a Sample from Amman ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2020.
The Role of Social Work and Community Policing in Crime Prevention ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2020.
Community Participation and Its Connection to Sustainable Development ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2019.
Non-Traditional Professions and Their Effectiveness on the Future of Jordanian Youth in the Labor Market: A Qualitative Study ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2019.
The Reality of Bachelor?s Degree Graduates in Social Work at the University of Jordan ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2019.
The role of the social worker in the education and rehabilitation of juveniles: an applied study on repeat juveniles ,University of Jordan,Master Thesis,2017.
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 Conferences and Workshops
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| 1 | Marital Relations Conference: Contemporary Challenges and Renewed Prospects | Egypt | 2025/02 | | 2 | Social Work Professionalism Conference | Jordan | 2024/11 | | 3 | The First Forum for Social Workers | Jordan | 2024/05 | | 4 | The First Arab Conference (Developing Voluntary Work in the Educational Process) | Jordan | 2022/12 | | 5 | Launching ceremony of "Darbi," an electronic knowledge platform for youth on reproductive health. | Jordan | 2022/10 | | 6 | Leading the Development of a Common Core Curriculum for Social Work | Jordan | 2022/10 | | 7 | Leading the Development of a Common Core Curriculum for Social Work | Jordan | 2022/06 | | 8 | Essential Skills for Qualitative Researchers / Zoom Program | Saudi Arabia | 2021/11 | | 9 | The Arab Volunteer Train ?Volunteering is a gift to light the path and write tomorrow? with the participation of (16) Arab countries on the occasion of the International Volunteer Day via Zoom technology (during the period of comprehensive curfew during the Corona pandemic) | Jordan | 2020/12 | | 10 | Not all disabilities are visible - International Day of Persons with Disabilities Seminar | Jordan | 2020/12 | | 11 | The seminar on volunteering and community security | Jordan | 2020/10 | | 12 | International Peace Forum for Volunteering and Electronic Media (via Zoom) | Tunisia | 2020/08 | | 13 | The Role of Family and Community in Protecting Children from Harassment Conference 2020 (via Zoom) | Jordan | 2020/08 | | 14 | Reimagining Volunteering For The 2030 Agenda- Regional Breakout Session: Arab States Confirmation | Jordan | 2020/07 | | 15 | Youth and Entrepreneurship Symposium | Jordan | 2020/02 | | 16 | The Eighth Forum: Psychological Disorders and Crises and Their Impact on the Family | Egypt | 2020/02 | | 17 | Localisation of Social Work in Arab Countries: Approaches and Demands | Jordan | 2019/09 | | 18 | Launching ceremony of the database of Jordanian female academics | Jordan | 2018/12 | | 19 | Polygamy and its impact on the family and society | Jordan | 2018/01 | | 20 | Conference to launch the national report on the status of academies in Jordan | Jordan | 2017/08 | | 21 | Symposium on documenting scientific research and the mechanism for classifying and accrediting journals locally and internationally | Jordan | 2017/02 |
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| 1 | The Role of Youth in Volunteer Work and Political Participation | Majdalawi Publishing and Distribution House . | 2010 |
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Studies : humanities and social sciences.
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 Other Contributions:
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*Crisis Management During the Total Lockdown of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Virtual lectures and workshops were organized for students, in addition to their participation in the international conference "Arab Volunteer Express", aiming to enhance knowledge and capacity building. The events featured experts from both local and international backgrounds via **Zoom**, focusing on crisis management strategies. These initiatives provided valuable opportunities for learning and professional development despite the challenges..
*Contributing to the arbitration of scientific papers participating in the conference.
*Contributing to the preparation of scientific conferences by refereeing scientific papers participating in conferences held during the year..
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 Refrences
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 Prof. Dr. Amal Salem Awawdeh-The University of Jordan ,a.awawdeh@ju.edu.jo.
Prof. Dr. Sahar Suleiman Al Makhamreh-The German Jordanian University ,Sahar.Makhmreh@gju.edu.jo.
Prof. Dr. Adel Shukri Karim-Alexandria University ,amywn2003@gmail.com.
Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abu Arqoub-The University of Jordan ,argoub@ju.edu.jo.
Dr. Maysoun Wael Al-Atoum-The University of Jordan ,m.alotom@ju.edu.jo.
Prof. Dr. Khaled Nasser Al-Zoubi-Al-Balqa Applied University ,khalid_alzubi@hotmail.co.uk.
Dr. Manal Fathi Anbatawi-University of Jordan - Department of Social Work ,M.anabtawi@ju.edu.jo.
Prof. Dr. Dr. Abeer Bashir Dababneh-Government Coordinator General for Human Rights ,abeer.dababneh75@gmail.com.
Dr. Ahmed Thabet Hilal-Assiut University-Egypt ,ahmed.socialwork@aun.edu.eg.
Prof. Dr. Lubna Mikhled Aladaileh-Al-Balqa Applied University ,lubnaadaileh@bau.edu.jo.
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