Self-disclosure and its relationship to psychological immunity among non-Arabic-speaking students at Umm Al-Qura University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the level of self-disclosure and its relationship with the level of psychological resilience among non-Arabic-speaking students at Umm Al-Qura University, taking into account a set of demographic variables (gender, social status, duration of study, age). The study sample consisted of 144 male and female students, and two scales were applied: the Self-Disclosure Scale (Osman, 2013) and the Psychological Resilience Scale (Shapan et al., 2020). The descriptive analytical method was used to answer the study's questions.The results showed a positive correlation between the level of self-disclosure and the level of psychological resilience. The findings also confirmed the possibility of predicting psychological resilience through the level of self-disclosure. However, there were no statistically significant differences on any of the demographic variables under study, either on the variable of self-disclosure or psychological resilience. Based on the main study results, a number of recommendations were formulated, the most important of which are: encouraging non-Arabic speaking students to practice self-disclosure; providing support and a safe space for them to express their thoughts and feelings to enhance their psychological and social well-being; and enhancing self-expression skills among non-Arabic speaking students through educational or training programs targeting this group. Additionally, providing psychological and social support to assist non-Arabic speakers in adapting to a new culture through psychological counseling services or social support programs​​​​​​.