Palestinian University Students Research Articles

الذکاء الاجتماعي وعلاقته بمستوى الطموح الأکاديمي لدى طلبة الجامعات الفلسطينية

هدفت هذه الدراسة إلى معرفة درجتي الذکاء الاجتماعي الطموح الأکاديمي والعلاقة بينهما، وذلک لدى طلبة الجاعات، والتحقق من الاختلاف في درجة الذکاء الاجتماعي ودرجة الطموح الأکاديمي لدى هؤلاء الطلبة تبعا لمتغيرات الدراسة وهي (الجنس، التخصص، السنة الدراسية) ولتحقيق هذا الهدف اتبعت الدراسة المنهج الوصفي التحليلي والارتباطي، واستخدمت مقياس الذکاء الاجتماعي وتم تطبيقة على عينة عشوائية بلغ عددها (474)، وأظهرت النتائج أن درجة الذکاء الاجتماعي لدى هؤلاء الطلبة عالية ، ودرجة الطموح الأکاديمي لدى هؤلاء الطلبة متوسطة وبمتوسط حسابي کلي (3.37). واتضح من النتائج بأنه توجد علاقة طردية بين الذکاء الاجتماعي والطموح الاکاديمي، وبشأن متغيرات الدراسة تبين وجود فروق في مستوى الذکاء الاجتماعي لدى طلبة الجامعات الفلسطينية يعزى لمتغير الجنس في بعد القدرة على التعامل مع الآخرين وکانت الفروق لصالح الذکور، وفي بعد التأثير والتأثر في المواقف الاجتماعية لصالح الاناث. ولم تظهر فروق في مستوى الذکاء الاجتماعي يعزى لمتغير التخصص، کذلک لمتغير السنة الدراسية، وفي مستوى الطموح الاکاديمي لدى طلبة الجامعات الفلسطينية، ظهرت فروق تعزى لمتغير الجنس وکانت لصالح الذکور، أيضا تبين وجود فروق في مستوى الطموح الاکاديمي يعزى لمتغير التخصص وکانت الفروق لصالح العلوم الإنسانية، واتضح من النتائج عدم وجود فروق تعزى لمتغير السنة الدراسية،وکانت اهم التوصات الترکيز على أهمية التواصل والاستجابة والتأثير والتأثر بالآخرين لدى الطلبة الجامعيين، والقيام بدراسات مشابهة تتضمن آليات تحفيز الطموح الأکاديمي، والتدرب والإفادة من المهارات الناتجة عن الذکاء الاجتماعي لدى الطلبة الجامعيين. This study aimed to know the two degrees of social intelligence, academic ambition and the relationship between them, among university students, and to verify the difference in the degree of social intelligence and the degree of academic ambition among these students according to the study variables (gender, specialization, school year). The study used the descriptive analytical and correlative approach, and used the measure of social intelligence and was applied to a random sample of (474). The results showed that the degree of social intelligence among these students is high, and the degree of academic ambition among these students is medium, with a total arithmetic average of (3.37). It was clear from the results that there is a direct relationship between social intelligence and academic ambition, and regarding the study variables, it was found that there were differences in the level of social intelligence among Palestinian university students due to the gender variable in the dimension of ability to deal with others and the differences were in favor of males, and in the dimension of influence and vulnerability in Social attitudes in favor of females. There were no differences in the level of social intelligence due to the variable of specialization, as well as to the variable of the academic year, and in the level of academic ambition among Palestinian university students, differences appeared due to the variable of sex and were in favor of males. In favor of the humanities, and it was clear from the results that there were no differences due to the variable of the school year, and the most important recommendations were to focus on the importance of communication, response, influence and being affected by others among university students, and carrying out similar studies that include mechanisms to stimulate academic ambition, training and benefiting from the skills resulting from social intelligence. At university students.

Palestinian EFL University Students’ Problems with the Reading Sections of the TOEFL Internet-based Test and the Revised TOEFL paper-delivered Test

Despite Palestinian university students’ problems with the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test, no researchers approached this research area in the Palestinian English as a Foreign Language context. The present study attempted to answer a question focusing on Palestinian university students’ problems with the reading sections of the Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based Test and the revised Test of English as a Foreign Language paper-delivered test. The participants were 65 fourth-year students studying English at Al-Aqsa University. The researcher employed four instruments: a test, a group semi-structured interview, and two individual semi-structured interviews. Results showed the students’ problems with the reading sections of the two types of tests, such as the irrelevance of the topics of the tests to the students’ content background knowledge, students’ lack of exposure to lengthy passages, students’ slow reading speed, and the students’ lack of linguistic proficiency. Additionally, the study offered many recommendations for Educational Testing Service experts and Al-Aqsa university students and instructors.

Level of Utilizing New Media in Spreading Security Awareness among Students of Palestinian Universities in the Governorates of Southern Palestine

The study aimed to identify the degree to which a sample of Palestinian university students in the southern governorates of Palestine appreciated the level of benefits that could be gained from new media in developing their security awareness, and its relationship to the study variables (sex - university - college).To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was used by applying an electronic questionnaire that included (37) items distributed over (3) dimensions on a sample of (353) students of level four of (Al-Azhar University, Al-Quds Open University, and Israa University) who were selected from a total sample population of (4204) male and female students by the stratified random sampling method. The results showed that the overall assessment of the level of utilization of new media in developing security awareness from the viewpoint of the study sample was average. There were also no statistically significant differences at the level of (α ≤ 0.05) between the mean scores of the participants’ responses regarding the level of benefit of new media in developing security awareness among university students in the southern governorates of Palestine attributed to all study variables (sex, university, college). The most used devices to benefit from the new media was mobile phone, which was mostly used for 3-6 hours a day, while social media networks (Facebook, Twitter) were the most preferred among the study participants. The study recommended creating a supportive legislative and cultural environment that would criminalize any negligence in the role of the media and educational institutions in the field of security awareness.

Level of Utilizing New Media in Spreading Security Awareness among Students of Palestinian Universities in the Governorates of Southern Palestine

The study aimed to identify the degree to which a sample of Palestinian university students in the southern governorates of Palestine appreciated the level of benefits that could be gained from new media in developing their security awareness, and its relationship to the study variables (sex - university - college).To achieve this, the descriptive analytical method was used by applying an electronic questionnaire that included (37) items distributed over (3) dimensions on a sample of (353) students of level four of (Al-Azhar University, Al-Quds Open University, and Israa University) who were selected from a total sample population of (4204) male and female students by the stratified random sampling method. The results showed that the overall assessment of the level of utilization of new media in developing security awareness from the viewpoint of the study sample was average. There were also no statistically significant differences at the level of (α ≤ 0.05) between the mean scores of the participants’ responses regarding the level of benefit of new media in developing security awareness among university students in the southern governorates of Palestine attributed to all study variables (sex, university, college). The most used devices to benefit from the new media was mobile phone, which was mostly used for 3-6 hours a day, while social media networks (Facebook, Twitter) were the most preferred among the study participants. The study recommended creating a supportive legislative and cultural environment that would criminalize any negligence in the role of the media and educational institutions in the field of security awareness.

Correlations between central corneal power, axial length, anterior chamber depth and central corneal thickness of near-emmetropic young university students in Palestine

Background: Researchers have found that the refractive states of the eye are influenced by a variety of variables. Aim: This study investigated the correlation between the central corneal power (CCP) and a number of variables, which include axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (ACD) and the central corneal thickness (CCT) in near-emmetropic eyes of students. Setting: The study was conducted in the Optometry Laboratory of the Islamic University-Gaza (IUG), Palestine. Methods: In a prospective analysis, 200 near-emmetropic students were examined from February 2019 to May 2019 with an ultrasound scanner (A-scan), ultrasonic pachymeter and Visionix L79 automated refractometer Keratometer (ARK). Only the data of one eye were randomly chosen for investigation. Results: The means and standard deviations (s.d.) of the CCP, AL, ACD and CCT for male students ( n = 97) were 43.19 dioptre (D) ± 1.34 D, 23.54 mm ± 0.68 mm, 3.59 mm ± 0.26 mm and 549 µm ± 33 µm, respectively. Furthermore, the means ± s.d. of 103 female students were as follows: CCP 43.85 D ± 1.43 D, AL 22.94 mm ± 0.69 mm, ACD 3.35 mm ± 0.25 mm and CCT 543 µm ± 35 µm. There was a significant association between CCP and gender ( p = 0.00). There was a negative significant correlation between CCP and AL for both the male ( r = −0.64; p = 0.00) and the female ( r = −0.71, p = 0.00) participants. Conclusion: This study provided information on CCP, AL, ACD and CCT in near-emmetropic eyes of adults. In male students, CCP was flatter and AL was longer when compared with female Palestinian students.

Palestinian University Students' Perceptions of Distance Education in Light of the Coronavirus Crisis

A study aimed to identify Palestinian university students' perceptions of using distance education in light of the Coronavirus crisis from the students' point of view, depending on the differences between gender or the university in which they study. The descriptive approach was used for the current research. The 25-paragraph questionnaire was distributed electronically through social media sites due to the closure of universities. The sample of the study was formed from (73) distributed among (16) males and (57) females and distributed to universities came (42) students of Palestine Technical University Khudouri, and (19) students of Al-Najah University and (12) students of Arab American University.
 The study found that Distance Education was a problem for students because of the constant need for Internet service, while Distance Education helped them with multiple sources of information. Moreover, Distance Education did not make it easier to understand teaching subjects better, nor did it make education popular for students. They preferred education that was more remote than Distance Education. The study also did not find any differences in the perceptions of Palestinian university students to use distance education in light of the Coronavirus crisis due to the variable of gender or university.
 The most important recommendations are providing an appropriate educational structure for implementing e-learning in Palestinian universities and removing all human, material and technical obstacles that prevent its spread in the educational system in various stages and fields. And that there is a need for Palestinian universities to offer materials that provide students with e-learning skills and techniques to facilitate the process of interaction and benefit by students with Educational materials provided electronically.

The role of educational media in meeting the scientific needs of students in light of the Corona pandemic from the point of view of Palestinian university students in the west bank: دور الإعلام التربوي في تلبية احتياجات الطلبة العلمية في ظلّ جائحة كورونا من وجهة نظر طلبة الجامعات الفلسطينية في الضفة الغربية

This study aimed to identify the role of educational media in meeting the scientific needs of students in light of the Corona pandemic from the point of view of Palestinian university students in the west bank and to achieve the objectives of the study the descriptive analytical approach was adopted and a questionnaire of (30) paragraphs (337) was developed and distributed among students of Palestinian universities in the West Bank, and then statistically processed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS.) Palestinian university students came up with a total average of (3.49 out of 5), and this result means that the role of educational media in meeting the scientific needs of students ranged from high to low. As it appeared, there were no statistically significant differences at the level of indication (0.05α=) in the average responses of the study sample members towards the role of educational media in meeting the scientific needs of students in the light of the corona crisis attributable to each of the variables (gender, university system) while there were differences attributable to both the variable (practical college and place of residence, based on the results of the study). The researchers recommended that educational media should focus on providing students with new experiences in their field of educational media and that all Palestinian universities should allocate more than one educational broadcast in order to provide opportunities for all students in all disciplines to learn.

Reasons to watch historical Turkish drama: A study on the Artegral Resurrection series

The main purpose of this study is to learn about the role of the historical Turkish drama (The Artegrel Resurrection series as a case study) to determine the reasons behind watching such series. Hence, the descriptive and analytical approach was used to achieve the objectives of this study by adopting the questionnaire as a tool for data collection. Therefore, the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) was used to analyze the data by performing the main statistical tests to generate the results of this study. The results of the study indicated that the most prominent (reasons) for watching the historical drama series (Artegral Resurrection) among Palestinian university students. It is to know the emergence of the Islamic Caliphate, followed by it because it reveals the truth of the conspiracies, then followed by it because it carries political and national values, in addition to that there is a belief in the request of Palestinian universities that Turkish history has been distorted, and this study recommended the necessity of conducting more research on knowing the reasons and motives for watching the series The resurrection of Artgrel among Palestinian university students and working on studying other historical series, such as the Sultan Abdul Hamid series, Kut al-Amara, the Resurrection of Othman, the Seljuk Renaissance, and conducting more research on the impact of those causes and motives on the behavior of Palestinian university students regularly and over varying periods of time to determine the extent of the impact Those reasons are in their behavior and interaction in their lives and their reality.

Loneliness, love attitudes and satisfaction with love life among university students in palestine: Gender differences

The association between loneliness, love styles and satisfaction with love life among Palestinian university students was examined in this study. Gender differences in loneliness, love styles and satisfaction with love life was examined as well as the relationship among these variables. The study included 500 students (63.6% females and 36.4% males), aged between 18 and 26 years. Data were collected using the Loneliness Scale (UCLA), Love Attitudes Scale (LAS), Satisfaction with Love Life Scale (SWLLS) and a Demographic Information Form. Analyses showed that there were no gender differences in loneliness. Significant gender differences were found on ludic, males were more in their love styles than were females. Loneliness was negatively associated with Eros, Storge and Pragma love styles, and with satisfaction with love life. Multiple regression analysis indicated that all the variables accounted for 18% of the variance in loneliness scores. Satisfaction with love life appears to be the best predictor of university student’s loneliness.

The efficacy of a training program for social skills in reducing addictive Internet behaviors among Palestinian university students

BackgroundFor youth in geopolitically at-risk environments, such as Palestine, the issues related to Internet overuse and addictions are complex. Youth residing in the occupied territories of Palestine as in other highly militarized zones have high levels of environmental stressors (e.g., militarization, poverty, lack of employment opportunities, cultural pressures, etc.) and few chemical or social outlets such as alcohol, intoxicants, and leisure activities. As such, the easily accessible and unrestricted opportunities for stress-reducing social contact of social media can lead easily to excessive and maladaptive Internet use. Therefore, interventions directly aimed at awareness and education on how to manage Internet use are critical for addressing these issues in high risk populations.AimsThe purpose of the current study was to test the efficacy of a time-limited group training program aimed at improving social skills and reducing addictive Internet behaviors among university students.Methods and resultsThe sample consisted of 30 university students who self-reported high scores on an Internet addiction scale. Participants were randomly assigned to either wait list or treatment group (15 in each condition). Results demonstrated that using a social skills training program over an 8-week period improved the level of social skills and reduced addictive Internet behaviors significantly in those who experienced the intervention when compared with a wait list control group.ConclusionsThese findings support the implementation of time limited training programs targeting social skills and addictive patterns of Internet use with university students identified with high levels of Internet addictive behaviors.

Eating Disorders and the Use of Cognitive Enhancers and Psychostimulants Among University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BackgroundUniversity students, who are at risk of eating disorders (ED), are more liable to use cognitive enhancers and psychostimulants to improve their cognitive functions and lose weight. ED in Palestinian male students is a neglected health issue. We aimed to investigate the prevalence and the association between ED and cognitive enhancers, and psychostimulants use among An-Najah National University students (ANNU).MethodsIn a cross-sectional study conducted in 2020 at ANNU, 1047 students completed anonymous surveys for cognitive enhancers practice, the Eating Attitude Test-26 (EAT-26), Sick, Control, One, Fat and FOOD (SCOFF) screening tests.ResultsThe prevalence of ED among ANNU students was 21.2% based on EAT-26 (17.1% in males, 23.8% in females) and 31.5% based on SCOFF (24.0% in males, 36.3% in females). The binary logistic regression revealed that students at risk to have ED were water-pipe smokers (OR: 1.471, p-value 0.047), especially males, while students who were less likely to have ED were males (OR: 0.341, p-value<0.001), coffee users (OR: 0.581, p-value 0.014) and chocolate users (OR: 0.530, p-value 0.041) than nonusers. Moreover, the risk of ED increased with increasing body mass index (p-value<0.01). Clinical medical students showed the lowest prevalence (11.1%) compared to preclinical (22.5%), health sciences (23.7%), and non-medical students (20.9%) (p-value 0.059).ConclusionOur findings highlight water-pipe smoking as a significant health problem in males with ED, which may require unique treatment and prevention strategies. Moreover, coffee and chocolate consumption were associated with decreased risk of ED, only among males. The gender-gap in ED prevalence was very narrow compared to international results. These results prompt the need to focus on both genders in future studies instead of females. They also suggest the urgent need to address ED among Palestinian university students by educating students about mental health, identifying high-risk students, and offering easily accessible psychological help.

Risk and protection of suicidal behavior among Palestinian University Students in the Gaza Strip: An exploratory study in a context of military violence

The aim of the present study was to compare the psychological characteristics of university students in Gaza groups at differing levels of risk of suicide. Four hundred and thirty-one university students (M age = 20.53 years, SD = 1.89, range = 17–21), 75 of whom reported being at “high risk” of suicide were recruited in the Gaza Strip and asked to complete the Gaza Siege Checklist, Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, Beck Hopelessness Scale, Berlin Social Support Scale, and Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale. The data were analyzed using stepwise discriminant analysis (DA). Mental distress, hopelessness, and social resilience (social support) contributed to the discriminant function. Lower personal resilience was not a significant discriminating factor for suicide risk. Our findings draw attention to the relations among the psychological, social, and political factors implicated in suicidal behavior in a context characterized by ongoing low-intensity warfare. Social resilience can be undermined by conditions of protracted and systematic violence undermining protective factors against suicidal ideations. Ultimately, research and intervention oriented at detecting and promoting social networks to reduce the risk of suicide are recommended.

Internet Addiction and Life Styles in Palestinian University Students

Internet Addiction and Life Styles in Palestinian University Students

Estimates of Palestinian University Students in Gaza Governorate to the Contribution Degree of Teaching Human Sciences in their Political Education

The study aims to examine the estimation of a sample of Palestinian University students in Gaza governorate to the contribution of teaching human sciences in their political education. It further aims to reveal whether there are statistically significant differences at a significance level (α≤ 0.05) between the averages of the sample. Such differences might be attributed to the following variables: sex, residential area, specialization. To achieve this, the researcher used the descriptive approach by applying a tool of (50) items on (618) randomly chosen male and female students from the largest Palestinian universities in the governorates of Gaza. Results have shown that: the overall degree of estimation to the contribution of teaching human sciences to political education was (68.43%), where the fields culture and political self-components ranked first with a relative weight of (72.09%), the fields awareness and political participation ranked second with a relative weight of (64.76%), and that there are no statistically significant differences between the average scores of the sample's estimates to the degree contribution of teaching human sciences in Palestinian universities to political education. That was due to the variables of residential area and gender. However, differences were found due to the variable of specialization in favor of (Sharia sciences). Finally, the researcher recommended reformulating the contents of some human sciences in Palestinian universities, including: the problems of society, political awareness of the rights and duties, and having care about the methods of teaching human sciences that enhance the patriotism, such as the use of role-playing, simulation )modeling(.

Low Zinc Status Among Palestinian University Students is Related to Hair Loss But Not Diet Score

Introduction: Zinc is an essential nutrient that is related to many health issues, including cutaneous and hair health Aims: To study the prevalence of low and high zinc concentrations among university students and to evaluate the association between zinc status and various health issues including hair loss, skin health, immunity, diarrhea and weight status. Methods: Study outcomes which included age, BMI, gender, health variables such as diarrhea, hair loss, weight loss and others were collected using a structured questionnaire, whereas serum zinc concentration was measured using spectrophotometry. Results: 33% of the study participants had low zinc level, whereas 34.7% had zinc levels higher than normal. Both high and low zinc status were associated with significant hair loss (p&lt;0.0001). High and low zinc status were not significantly related to other study outcomes such as diarrhea, acne and weight loss. Healthy diet score was not significantly different between zinc status categories and was not significantly related to other study outcomes. Conclusion: Appropriate intake of zinc and zinc concentration may protect from hair loss and should be promoted.

Evaluating the role of Palestinian universities in facing disasters and managing crises in light of the Corona pandemic: تقييم دور الجامعات الفلسطينية في مواجهة الكوارث وإدارة الأزمات في ظل جائحة كورونا

The study aimed to identify the degree of evaluation of a sample of Palestinian university students in the governorates of Gaza for its role in responding to disasters and crisis management in the light of the Corona epidemic, and to discover whether there was statistical significance at the level of significance between the average evaluation of the sample members for this role because of the variables: (sex, the college). To achieve this, the researcher followed the descriptive analytical approach by applying a questionnaire consisting of (34) paragraphs on (412) male and female students from the fourth level and above who were tested in a simple random manner. The results showed that the sample evaluation. The role of universities in disaster response and crisis management in light of the Corona epidemic was of great importance in relative weight (78.33%). There are statistically significant differences between the mean scores for the evaluation of the sample individuals for this role due to the sex variable, in favor of males, while there are no differences due to the college variable. The study recommended that universities should analyze the reserve capacity of their resources during this phase and merge the stage of prevention of repercussions with the stage of preparedness for confrontation.

The Extent of Adherence to the Precautionary Measures Among University Students in Palestine During COVID-19 Pandemic

(COVID-19) pandemic has rapidly spread across the globe causing massive disruptions to everyday life. This study aimed to assess the extent of adherence to the Precautionary measures among university students in Palestine during COVID-19 Pandemic. Research design: A cross-sectional sample survey consisted of 2094 male and female university students. Setting: the study was conducted at Modern University College, An-Najah National University, Palestine Polytechnic University, Al-Quds Open University, Ibn Sina College of Health Sciences and Arab American of University /West Bank / Palestine. The data collected was from the participant university students and started in first November 2020 to late November 2020 Subjects: A convenience sample consisted of 2094 female and male students with different Bachelor degree programs. Tools: A self-designed questionnaire was used for data collection and included the following parts. Part 1: demographic particulars of the university students, Part II. Knowledge of university students about Coronavirus, knowledge among isolation for patient with COVID-19 at home, also their knowledge regarding following for Precautionary measures outside home, Part III: precaution practices were assessed for university students outside home Part IV: assessed University student attitude toward COVID-19. Results: the current study reveals that 80.2% of the studied sample of students had a satisfactory total knowledge regarding precaution measures outside home, 91% of them had a satisfactory total knowledge regarding precaution measures inside home among patient with COVID-19, and 95.5% of them had a satisfactory total knowledge regarding COVID-19 disease. There was a statistically highly significant relation between total knowledge and total practices outside home (p-value<0.001), and statistically significant relation between total knowledge and total attitudes (p-value 0.005). Conclusion: based on the current study, students were observed to have substantial knowledge, practices for precautionary measures, and a positive attitude toward COVID-19. Recommendation: continuing Government programs should aim to educate individuals from other sectors of the society to ensure the proper dissemination of knowledge on preventive safety measures, as this will help restrict and control the pandemic.

Bullying Behaviors among University Students in Palestine

Background: The problem of bullying in schools and universities is an issue of every nation around the globe. Researchers around the globe pointed out an abundance of negative impacts on students involved in bullying and require the focus and attention of adults to address and resolve bullying incidents among students. Objectives: The purpose of the study investigating the prevalence rate of bullying and victimization and causes of bullying among university health sciences students in Palestine. Method: The current survey design study was directed on samples were randomly and the total number of sample was 191 students (the male was 81 and the females were 110). Bullying was assessed by using a questionnaire developed from the literature by the researcher. Result: As a result, it causes psychological disorders in the long-term, such as depression, anxiety, and aggression, whether it is directed toward the self, or toward others. In this study, the sample was randomly selected from one governorate in the West Bank of Palestine. Conclusion: The study concludes that the common type of bullying behavior among male university students was physical and verbal bullying the highest among female university students. Also, the participants in the study mention that stress, jealousy, and revenge were from the common reasons for the bullying.

Knowledge, Perceptions, and Prevention Practices among Palestinian University Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Questionnaire-Based Survey.

The purpose of this study is to offer a timely understanding of university students’ knowledge, perception, and preventative practices related to COVID-19 in Palestine and to determine affecting factors (gender, region, and type of locality). A cross-sectional design was used and data was collected over 2 weeks in April 2020 through an online survey. A total of 484 surveys were collected from students from different Palestinian universities. Participants showed high levels of knowledge across multiple topics (symptoms and characteristics of COVID-19, prevention practices, and at-risk groups), although respondents were less likely to indicate mask wearing as an effective prevention practice compared to other practices, and almost one-third reported incorrectly that taking antibiotics is effective in preventing COVID-19 infection. Respondents reported the most trust in the Ministry of Health as a source of information, and the least trust in social media. A generally high level of acceptance of government regulations related to the COVID-19 pandemic was found. Given the current global situation and the second wave of infections in Palestine, plans should be in place to disseminate correct information and combat newly-emerging rumors and misinformation through channels that are trusted by the university student population.

The effect of Israeli checkpoints on Palestinian students’ psychology: An-Najah National University’s students as a case study

This paper documents several key contributions made to the field of psychology and education. The main aim of this paper is to investigate the psychological pressures resulting from the Israeli military checkpoints on Palestinian university students who are passing through Azzun area to their university. The study focused on the negative impact of Israeli checkpoints on their daily life routine at the university such as their academic plans, intended goals, and time organizations. The researchers adopt the qualitative approach for this study. The sample of the study included (5) students of both genders who were randomly selected for this study. For data collection, the researchers used semi-structured interviews to identify the opinion of the study sample regarding the questions of the study. The researchers developed four main questions to collect data comprehensively. The results of the study show that Israeli checkpoints are considered their main concern every single day they come to university. The stay sample agreed among themselves on the fact that checkpoints cause headache, tension, low-academic achievements, and frustration. The study recommended An-Najah National University to facilitate their needs in case they miss an exam or arrive late at the university. Furthermore, the study recommended using technology to support and assist those who face psychological pressure through online platforms.