Effat University Repository
Effat University Institutional Repository
Welcome to the Effat University Repository, a service of Effat Library and Cultural Museum. This repository provides global and open access to scholarship and research output created by Effat University faculty, graduate and undergraduate students.
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Recent Submissions
Publication Marina International Port Terminal(Effat University)This graduation project focuses on the interior design of a cruise terminal that combines functionality, aesthetics, and passenger experience. The study examines global precedents, user needs, and human factors to develop a design that enhances circulation, safety, and comfort. The project integrates innovative spatial planning, branding, and sustainability strategies to create a dynamic environment that reflects both cultural identity and modern design standards. The outcomes demonstrate how thoughtful design can transform a terminal into an engaging public space that supports tourism and economic growth.Publication Cultural Influences on Mental Health Stigma: How Society Views Mental Health(Effat University)Abstract Mental health stigma continues to be a major barrier to seeking psychological support in Arab and Muslim societies, especially in Saudi Arabia, where cultural and religious values strongly influence how mental illness is viewed. This study explored whether presenting mental health education through an Islamic lens could help reduce people’s reluctance to seek professional help. Using a quantitative, cross-sectional approach, 71 participants completed a stigma scale survey before and after watching a culturally sensitive educational video concerning Islamic values. A paired samples t-test showed a significant drop in avoidance scores after the intervention (p = .003), suggesting that religiously framed content helped lower stigma. The findings align with previous research on the importance of culturally relevant strategies and show that using familiar religious frameworks can improve understanding and acceptance of mental health care. While the results are encouraging, the study's generalizability is limited due to its small, mostly female sample and short-term design. Future studies should examine long-term outcomes and explore how different interpretations of Islam shape mental health attitudes. Overall, this research adds valuable insight into how culturally informed methods can support stigma reduction in religious and community-oriented settings.Publication Publication Mediating effect of intolerance of uncertainty between feeling of unsafety and depression/well-being among a sample of Lebanese adults.(2025-03-10)Eastern Mediterranean countries, particularly Lebanon, have seen a significant rise in mental disorders, primarily driven by ongoing economic instability, political unrest, and regional conflicts. These conditions fuel feelings of unsafety, which are linked to lower psychological well-being and increased depressive symptoms. Unsafe circumstances inflate apprehension and uncertainty, leaving individuals unable to foresee a stable, secure tomorrow and often trapped in an anticipatory negative thinking state. Therefore, this study posits that in unsafe environments, Intolerance of Uncertainty (IU) may mediate the relationships between the feeling of unsafety and depression/well-being and aims to test this hypothesis among a sample of adults from Lebanon, a frequently crisis-ridden country.Publication Psychometric properties of the Arabic versions of the perceived social competence scale and the prosociality scale.(2025-02-21)Prosocial behaviors refer to a variety of voluntary actions intended to benefit others and the society. They have consistently proven their capacity to promote individuals' well-being and personal development. Nevertheless, these constructs remain largely underexplored in the Arab world. Providing validated measures of prosocial behaviors in the Arabic language for the Lebanese population could direct research attention towards assessing these behaviors and their promoting factors, thereby enhancing positive psychology. In this regard, we aimed to psychometrically validate the Standard Arabic-translated versions of the Perceived Social Competence scale (PSCS) and Prosociality Scale (PS) among a sample of Lebanese adults.
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