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Prof. Odeh Suleiman Odeh Murad
Professor/Doctor of Educational Psychology/faculty member at Al-Balqa Applied University/faculty dean
PROFESSOR
SHOUBAK COLLEGE
https://www.bau.edu.jo/@odehmurad
 Major: Educational Science
 Minor: Educational Psychology
 odehmurad@bau.edu.jo
 032164018
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Professor of Educational Psychology, faculty member at Al-Balqa Applied University since 2006, researcher and teacher of all educational courses, especially courses in educational psychology, measurement and evaluation, educational statistics, and scientific research methods, dean of Ma?an University College currently, dean of Al-Shobak University College previously.

Research Intersets:
Educational psychology, psychometric characteristics of psychological measures such as: personality, readiness, mental ability, anxiety, depression, stress, biological rhythm, fear, intelligences, occupational tendencies, mental disorders, ...etc), psychological and behavioral therapeutic programs, and everything related developments in educational psychology issues.

Qualifications
# Degree University Specialization Graduation year
1PHDInstitute of Arab Research and StudiesEducational Science2012
2MASTER DEGREEMutah universityEducational Science2005
3HIGH DIPLOMAMutah universityEducational Science1998
4BACHELOR'S DEGREEKing Faisal UniversityAgricultural Engineering1985

Experiences
Academic Experience:
2006 -Current :Faculty Member,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
1987 -2006 :Faculty Member,Ministry of Education,Jordan.

Administrative Experience:
2024 -Current :Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2021 -2024 :Dean of Maan College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2019 -2021 :Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2017 -2018 :Dean of Maan College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2015 -2017 :Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2014 -2015 :Vice Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2014 -2014 :Acting Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2013 -2013 :Acting Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2012 -2014 :Assistant Dean of Al-Shoubak College for Administrative and Financial Affairs,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2012 -2012 :Acting Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2006 -2011 :Head of Basic and Applied Sciences Department in Al-Shouback University College, Al-Balqa` Applied University,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2006 -2011 :Head of Basic and Applied Sciences Department in Al-Shouback University College, Al-Balqa` Applied University,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2005 -2005 :Acting Dean of Al-Shoubak College,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.
2003 -2006 :Assistant Dean of Al-Shoubak College for Student Affairs,Al- Balqa Applied University,Jordan.

Publications
1-  Community Youth Programs: A Strategy for Crime Prevention and Social Stability from the Perspective of Ministry of Youth Centers? Employees ,Mutah Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2025,Vol. ,no. .
2- Psychometric validation of the Jordanian version of the Bergen Social Media Addiction Scale (BSMAS) ,Cogent Psychology, 2025,Vol. ,no. .
3- Short Version of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21: Is it Valid for Jordanian Adults? ,The Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences 2025 Official Conference Proceedings , 2025,Vol. ,no. .
4- Impact of Localizing Youth Initiatives in The Ministry of Youth Centers on Reducing Crime Occurrence from the Perspective of the Ministrys Employees in Al Karak Governorate ,EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN IMAGINATIVE CULTURE, 2024,Vol. 8,no. 2.
5- Importance of Technical Specialization in Integrating University Students into the Labor Market to Lower Crime Rates ,EVOLUTIONARY STUDIES IN IMAGINATIVE CULTURE, 2024,Vol. 8,no. 2.
6- The developmental impacts of Al-Hussein Bin Talal University on Ma?an Governorate in the social, educational, cultural, and economic fields from the point of view of its faculty and administrative Staff , The Journal of Al-Hussein University for Research, 2024,Vol. 10,no. 2.
7- Factor structure and psychometric properties of the Jordanian version of the depression anxiety stress scale (DASS-21) ,Neuropsychopharmacology Reports, 2024,Vol. 44,no. 2.
8- Stressful Life Events: Coping Strategies and their Relationship to Psychological Adjustment during the COVID -19 Pandemic ,Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 2023,Vol. 50,no. 5.
9- The Effect of Using McCarthy Model on Reflective Thinking Skills and Achievement in Science and Retention of Learning ,Educational Journal, 2022,Vol. 37,no. 145.
10- The degree to which principals employ electronic job performance evaluations for physical education teachers ,Cypriot Journal of Educational Sciences (CJES), 2022,Vol. 17,no. 9.
11- Using Moodle in University Courses and Its Impact on Future Anxiety and Psychological Happiness ,The Electronic Journal of e-Learning (EJEL), 2022,Vol. 20,no. 2.
12- Reliability and validity of the Arabic version of the Biological Rhythms Interview of Assessment Neuropsychiatry (BRIAN) ,Neuropsychopharmacology Reports, 2022,Vol. 42,no. 3.
13- The Arabic version of the fear of covid-19 scale psychometric properties and relationship to future anxiety in Jordanians ,Cogent Psychology, 2022,Vol. 9,no. 1.
14- Short Version of The Depression Anxiety Stress Scal-21: Is It Valid For Jordanian Adults ,BMC Psychology, 2022,Vol. -,no. -.
15- Relationship between Emotional Intelligence, Self-Esteem and Achievement Motivation ,Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 2021,Vol. 48,no. 3.
16- Distance Education amid the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Students point of view ,World Journal on Educational Technology: Current Issues (WJET), 2021,Vol. 13,no. 4.
17- Effectiveness Of A Collective Psycho-Educational Program in Reducing Test Anxiety And The Psychological Stress of COVID-19 ,Multicultural Education, 2021,Vol. 7,no. 7.
18- Factors Affecting Parents Acceptance of Distance E-Learning According of The Corona Pandemic ,Multicultural Education, 2021,Vol. 7,no. 6.
19- Suggested Educational Program based on the Multiple Intelligences Theory and its Influence in the Development of Communication Skills and Retention of Learning Influence in Kindergartens (KG2) ,Multicultural Education, 2021,Vol. 7,no. 7.
20- Effectiveness of a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Program on Reducing Psychological Stress and Improving Achievement Motivation among University Students ,Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2021,Vol. 9,no. 6.
21- Multiple Intelligences in Light of Gardners Rating and the Extent of Their Consistency with Academic Disciplines for the Students of Al-Balqa Applied University ,Universal Journal of Educational Research, 2021,Vol. 9,no. 2.
22- Assessment of the Quality of the Teaching Practices of the Faculity Members of the University from the Students Point of View ,IUG Journal of Educational and Psychology Sciences, 2020,Vol. 28,no. 2.
23- Social Anxiety in Relation to Self-Esteem among University Students in Jordan ,International Education Studies, 2020,Vol. 13,no. 2.
24- Patterns of Professional Personality Among Tenth Grade Students in Ma?an in the Light of Theory of Holland and its Relationship to Some Variables ,Journal of Educational and Psychological Science, 2019,Vol. 20,no. 4.
25- Psychological Disorders Among University Students ,Psychological & Educational Studies., 2018,Vol. 11,no. 1.
26- The Relationship between Self-Concept and Social Adjustment in the Students of the Higher Primary Stage in the School of shoubak Governorate ,Dirassat: Educational Science, 2018,Vol. 45,no. 4.
27- The effect of Using Repeated Quizzes in The achievement of Basic Sixth Grade Students in Mathematics ,Dirassat: Educational Science, 2017,Vol. 44,no. 4.
28- Eleven Suggestions to Change the community underestimation of the Curriculum for Vocational Education in Jordan the most important Suggestions to Change the community underestimation of the Curriculum for Vocational Education in Jordan ,Dirassat: Revue internationale, 2016,Vol. -,no. 48.

University Courses Taught
1- Educational Statistics.
2- Research and Statistical Methods.
3- Scientific Research Method.
4- Practical Training.
5- Home Management.
6- Educational psychology.
7- Measurement and Evaluation.
8- Principles of Statistics.
9- General Math.
10- Learning Theories.

Conferences and Workshops
# Conference/Workshop Name Conference/Workshop Place Conference/Workshop Date
1The Asian Conference on Psychology & the Behavioral Sciences 2025Japan2025/03
2The 5th International Conference on EducationMalaysia2019/04
3The 4th International Conference on EducationThailand2018/04
4Developing qualitative higher education outputs in Egypt and the Arab world in the light of global competitivenessEgypt2017/04
5International) - "higher education quality in Egypt and the Arab world - challenges and developmentEgypt2016/04
6Quality of higher education in Egypt and the Arab world and its role in the development of societyEgypt2015/04
7القضية الفلسطينية في مناهج التعليم قبل الجامعي-الواقع والرؤى المستقبليةEgypt2013/03
8Arab rapprochement in university and pre-university education programsEgypt2010/11
9The Sixteenth Annual National Conference - Arab University Education and its Role in Developing Pre-University EducationEgypt2009/11
10Conference on the Development of Arab Higher EducationEgypt2008/11

Community Service :
* Member of the Scientific Committee of the First International Scientific Conference for the Human Sciences - Challenges and Opportunities - College of Arts and Educational Sciences / Middle East University / Amman in the period from 4/29-30/2024.
* The 15th International Congress of the International Society for Ethno pharmacology.
* The 1st International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation & Aspects of Uses.
* The 3nd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation & Aspects of Uses.
* Workshop of Agric. Sector Dev. Is a National Responsibility.
* Member of the Arab Association of Educators.
* Member of the UNESCO team to compose the Iraqi curricula for the three agricultural secondary grades.
* Member of the Committee for Preparing and Reviewing Curricula for Educational Specializations.
* Rapporteur of the Executive Committee of the First Forum of Student Scientific Associations at Al-Balqa Applied University.
* Member of the Jordanian Agricultural Engineers Association.
* Educational referee for educational research in a number of national, Arab and international educational and psychological journals..
* The 2nd International Symposium on Medicinal Plants, Their Cultivation & Aspects of Uses.
* Workshop of Institutions Rule in Young Direction for Tech. Education.
* Member of the Committee for Educational Development Team.
* Member of the Jordanian National Team for Writing Vocational and Agricultural Education Subjects.
* Member of the National Team for Developing Special and General Educational Outcomes for Agricultural Education Subjects.
* Workshop of Biological Fuel in Jordan Between the Scient. Research & Application.


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