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Dr. Dalia Bedewy earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from Tanta University in June 2014. She has held academic positions at prestigious institutions, including the University of Scranton (USA, 2006), the University of South Florida (USA, 2012), Oklahoma State University (USA, 2016), and Tanta University (Egypt), where she served as an Associate Professor of Psychology from 2021. Currently, Dr. Bedewy is an Assistant Professor of Psychology and the Manager of the Counseling Unit at Ajman University, UAE.
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This paper examines the psychological processes underlying driving behaviour through an integrated framework of perceptual, cognitive, and emotional factors. It considers how drivers perceive road conditions, allocate attention, make decisions, and regulate emotional responses in complex traffic environments. The proposed framework highlights the interaction between cognitive functioning, individual characteristics, and situational demands in shaping driving performance and safety. The study provides a conceptual foundation for understanding risky driving behaviours and informing psychological approaches to road safety, driver assessment, and intervention.
This community-based cross-sectional study examined the association between experiences of sexist discrimination and psychological well-being among women in Egypt. Drawing on quantitative psychological assessments, the research investigated how gender-related discrimination within social and interpersonal contexts relates to emotional distress and mental health symptoms. The findings identified associations between discriminatory experiences and adverse psychological outcomes, highlighting the importance of understanding women's mental health within broader sociocultural environments. The study emphasizes the need for gender-sensitive mental health services, preventive interventions, and social policies addressing discrimination and psychological well-being.
This article explores the potential relationship between infection with Toxoplasma gondii and psychiatric conditions, particularly psychosis, depression, and anxiety. It examines the possible biological and neuropsychiatric mechanisms through which this parasite may influence brain functioning and psychological health, including neuroinflammatory and neurochemical pathways. The discussion considers epidemiological associations alongside the methodological limitations of existing research. It emphasizes the importance of distinguishing correlation from causation and identifies opportunities for interdisciplinary research integrating psychiatry, neuroscience, and infectious disease studies.
This narrative mini-review investigates the intersection between youth mental health and religiously framed radicalization in the Middle East and North Africa region. It examines how psychological distress, trauma, social adversity, and unmet emotional needs may interact with ideological narratives and influence vulnerability to radicalization. The review challenges simplistic assumptions linking mental illness directly to extremist behaviour, emphasizing that radicalization is a multifactorial process shaped by individual, social, and contextual influences. It also recognizes the potentially protective role of religious involvement in providing meaning, belonging, and social support. The authors identify gaps in existing research and highlight the need for culturally informed prevention, mental health support, and multidisciplinary policy approaches.
This study developed and validated a culturally sensitive instrument for assessing attitudes toward hookah smoking in the Middle East and North Africa region. The scale was constructed through item development, expert evaluation, cognitive interviews, and pilot testing, followed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses using data collected in the United Arab Emirates. Four dimensions emerged: hookah engagement and dependency, social and cultural acceptance, avoidance and health awareness, and risk minimization. The instrument demonstrated strong internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.94), with the four-factor solution accounting for 68.4% of the variance. The findings support the scale's reliability and validity and suggest its potential application in culturally appropriate tobacco prevention research and public health interventions.
This study developed and psychometrically evaluated a scale designed to assess stigmatization experienced by left-handed individuals in the Middle East and North Africa region. An initial pool of 54 items underwent expert review and psychometric refinement. Exploratory factor analysis involving 266 participants identified a 17-item instrument comprising three dimensions: stereotypes against left-handedness, right-handed normative pressure, and left-handed acceptance. Confirmatory factor analysis with 423 participants provided further support for the scale's structure. The instrument demonstrated satisfactory internal consistency (Cronbach's α = 0.78) and acceptable model fit. The findings provide a culturally relevant tool for investigating social attitudes, discrimination, and normative pressures associated with handedness.
This study investigates the relationship between childhood traumatic experiences and cognitive vulnerability among women in later life. It explores how adverse experiences during early development may contribute to long-term psychological and cognitive difficulties, with particular attention to the potential implications for cognitive aging. The research considers childhood trauma as a possible factor in understanding individual differences in later-life cognitive functioning. Its broader implications concern the importance of life-course perspectives, trauma-informed psychological assessment, and early preventive approaches when investigating women's cognitive health and aging.
This study examined the role of moral psychology in influenza vaccine acceptance among university students in the United Arab Emirates. In addition to evaluating participants' knowledge about vaccination, the research investigated whether utilitarian moral orientations were associated with willingness to receive seasonal influenza vaccines. The findings indicated that although vaccine knowledge contributed to vaccination decisions, impartial beneficence, a dimension of utilitarian psychology emphasizing concern for the welfare of others, was a stronger factor. The study suggests that public health communication and moral education addressing collective responsibility and concern for others may complement conventional information-based strategies for reducing vaccine hesitancy.
This systematic review investigated the contribution of digital competencies and assistive technologies to educational outcomes among students with learning disabilities in Saudi Arabia. Following a systematic review approach informed by PRISMA guidelines, the researchers examined 35 studies published between 2014 and 2025. The review identified assistive technologies supporting reading, writing, mathematics, and other learning-related competencies. The findings indicated that appropriate technological interventions can improve academic performance, engagement, and learning accessibility, particularly when adapted to students' individual needs. The review also identified challenges related to teacher preparation, technological infrastructure, and the limited availability of locally relevant research. It emphasizes the importance of professional development, individualized interventions, and further empirical investigation to strengthen inclusive education.
This multi-institutional cross-sectional study examined attitudes toward psychiatry among medical and psychology students in the United Arab Emirates and investigated their associations with demographic and educational characteristics. A total of 503 students from three universities participated, including 377 medical students and 126 psychology students. Participants completed the Attitudes Toward Psychiatry-30 scale, assessing perceptions of psychiatric care, mental illness, treatment, and psychiatry as a professional field. The findings revealed significantly more favourable attitudes among female students, psychology students, and participants aged 20 years or older. The study highlights the importance of educational exposure and demographic factors in shaping perceptions of psychiatry and provides evidence to inform anti-stigma initiatives, mental health education, and recruitment into psychiatric professions.
This study examined the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and compulsive buying behaviour among residents of the United Arab Emirates. A sample of 395 participants completed the Richmond Compulsive Buying Scale, and associations with gender, nationality, age, income, and emirate of residence were investigated. Female participants reported significantly higher compulsive buying scores than males, while GCC nationals and residents of Dubai and Abu Dhabi generally demonstrated higher scores than comparison groups. Age and income showed weaker associations. The findings suggest that compulsive buying behaviour may vary across demographic and social contexts, emphasizing the importance of culturally sensitive psychological interventions and further research into consumer behaviour and mental health in the UAE.
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the potential effectiveness of psychedelic-assisted interventions for substance use disorders. The researchers examined clinical evidence involving LSD, psilocybin, ketamine, and ibogaine. A systematic search of PubMed and PsycINFO initially identified 1,278 records, from which 30 studies were included in the final quantitative synthesis. Random-effects meta-analytic models were used to evaluate treatment outcomes and compare different psychedelic interventions. The findings generally favoured psychedelic treatments, with ibogaine demonstrating the strongest observed effect. No statistically significant difference was identified between psychedelic treatment combined with psychotherapy and psychedelic treatment alone. The authors emphasize the need for further rigorous clinical research to establish efficacy, safety, and appropriate therapeutic applications.
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