Educational and Psychological Sciences Series

The The Impact Of Job Satisfaction On Organizational Commitment Among Secondary School Principals With Special Reference To Public Schools In The Irbid Governorate –Jordan

alaa harahsheh, Ziyad M. Al-Gonmeen — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The current research aimed to assess the level of job satisfaction and its relationship to organizational commitment among principals of public education schools in the Irbid Governorate. Also, to demonstrating the significance of statistical differences in average levels of job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The study will also investigate the relationship between organizational commitment and job satisfaction among secondary school principals in the Irbid Governorate. The study population consist of all principals of public education schools in Irbid Governorate.

Questionnaire were employed to collect data from 126 randomly selected from 526 principals of public education schools. SPSS were employed to analyze data. Arithmetic means and standard deviations were used to determine the degree of both job satisfaction and organizational commitment. The findings revealed that job satisfaction is associated with emotional commitments, continuity, and job norms among secondary school principals in Irbid governorate at the total score and sub-dimensions, namely: nature of work, satisfaction with appreciation and self-esteem, social satisfaction and social status, and the relationship between employees and superiors. Salary, work itself, supervision and co-workers have significant positive relationships with job commitment while promotion has a negative relationship with job commitment. It was also clear that there was a positive and statistically significant correlation between the rest of the elements of job satisfaction represented in (work environment, educational management and supervision, the relationship between workers and superiors, social satisfaction and social status, satisfaction with self-esteem and self-esteem, the nature of work and the total score) for the level of job satisfaction among school principals at Secondary education in Irbid governorate.

The Impact of Teaching Methods of Vocational Education Teachers on Acquiring Vocational Skills Among Students

Zaid Daher Khalaf Hazaimeh — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The current study aimed to reveal the impact of teaching methods among vocational education teachers in acquiring vocational skills in light of some variables, and to reveal the extent of the impact of teaching methods on vocational skills among students. The study sample consisted of (1107) participants (169 teachers, 938 students). The results of the study showed that the level of teaching methods for teachers and vocational skills for students was medium, and that vocational education teachers use a variety of teaching methods, some of which are traditional, and others are modern, and that the methods (practical presentation, project method, calculated presentations, field trips) are the most common among vocational education teachers. The results of the study showed a statistically significant effect of the methods (practical presentation, project method, calculated presentations, field trips) on vocational skills among students. The results also showed statistically significant differences in the level of teaching methods attributed to the gender in favor of females, in academic qualification in favor of PhD, and in years of experience in favor of 10 years or more. The results also showed that there were no statistically significant differences in the level of teaching methods attributed to the salary (Keywords: teaching methods, vocational education teachers, vocational skills).

The Degree of Artificial Intelligence Utilization in Administrative Decision-making among Academic Leaders at Al al-Bayt University.

Lutfi Al-Masaeed , Muhammad Al-Hawamdeh, Muhammad Al-Harahsheh — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The study aimed to identify the degree of artificial intelligence utilization in administrative decision-making among academic leaders at Al al-Bayt University. The researchers used a questionnaire as a tool for data collection, and a simple random sampling method was employed, resulting in a sample of 108 faculty members. The descriptive survey method was utilized due to its appropriateness for the nature of the study.

The study concluded with several findings, the most significant of which include: the degree of artificial intelligence utilization in administrative decision-making was found to be moderate. The results indicated statistically significant differences attributed to the gender variable in all dimensions except for the administrative requirements. Additionally, differences were found related to the academic title variable in the dimensions of material and infrastructure requirements, as well as human resource requirements. Differences attributed to the years of experience variable were also present in all dimensions of artificial intelligence utilization in administrative decision-making.

The researchers recommended several actions, including: enhancing the participation of students, faculty members, and staff in formulating ethical policies related to the use of artificial intelligence, and establishing a clear plan to attract specialized human expertise in artificial intelligence through hiring, contracting, or academic partnerships.

Leadership and Administrative Traits of Physical Education Teachers in the Directorate of Education for the University District and their Relationship in Reinforcing the Concept of Modern School Sports from their perspective

Yassin Ali Al-Maharmeh — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The study aimed at identifying the leadership and administrative traits of physical education teachers in The Directorate of Education for the University District and their relationship in reinforcing the concept of modern physical education from their perspective. The population of the study consisted of all male and female physical education teachers, the study sample included (106) male and female teachers who responded to the study tool. Through a questionnaire of two sections, the first one: to measure leadership and administrative traits which has four areas, the second one: to reinforce the concept of modern school physical education which has three areas. In order to extract the results a set of statistical procedures were utilized, the results of which found that the leadership and administrative traits of physical education teachers came to a high degree in addition to reinforcing the concept of modern school physical education, which also came to a high degree. The results of the study recommended working profoundly on the preparation and development of physical education teachers through courses and workshops that highlight leadership and creative skills in the process of education and training, and design of various sports programs that contribute to build modern concepts of physical education among participants.

Predictive Ability of Emotion Regulation in the Quality of Professional Life among Mental Health Professionals in Refugee Camps Conflict-Affected

Ahmed Bani Khalid , Omar Al-Adamat, Ibrahim Bani Khalid — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to determine the level of emotional regulation and quality of work life in a sample of mental health professionals in Syrian refugee camps affected by the conflict, and the relative contribution of emotional regulation to quality of work life. The study sample consisted of 234 mental health professionals with experience in providing clinical mental health care in Syrian refugee camps affected by the conflict (93 males, 141 females) selected by convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Emotional Regulation Scale (ERS) and the Quality of Work Life Scale (QWLS) after confirming their psychometric properties. The results of the study showed that both the level of emotional regulation and the quality of work life were moderate. The results of the study for the sample as a whole showed the ability of (reappraisal, years of experience, and gender) to predict the quality of work life, which together explained 19. The variable (reappraisal) was the most predictive of the quality of work life scale, explaining 13.8% of the variance, followed by the variable (years of experience) which explained 3.1% of the variance, followed by the variable (gender) which explained 2.2% of the variance, and the variable (years of experience) which explained 2.2% of the variance. The results also indicated that there was no effect of the variables of educational level and age. The study concluded with a set of recommendations, most notably improving the quality of work life by providing supportive work environments, including creating a positive psychological environment, and offering work-life balance programmers

The effectiveness of Vygotsky's generative learning strategy in building concepts at the level of achievement and retention of learning impact in the teaching strategies course for fourth-year female students majoring in child education

Raed Ahmad Al-Karimeen — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This research aimed to investigate the effect of the generative learning strategy on constructing concepts to improve the achievement level of female students majoring in child education in the teaching strategies course, compared to the traditional method. The research sample consisted of (48) female students in the second semester of the academic year (2024-2025). The experiment was randomly assigned to two equal groups: a control group (19) student who studied according to the traditional method, and an experimental group (29) student who studied according to Vygotsky's generative learning strategy. The number of test items was (50) multiple-choice items. The research results revealed statistically significant differences between the average scores of the sample members on the achievement test in favor of the experimental group. The results also demonstrated the presence of an effect size for the persistence of the learning effect. In light of the results, the research recommended the use of Vygotsky's generative learning strategy in constructing and generating concepts in the teaching strategies course for female students majoring in child education.

Keywords: Lev Vygotsky's strategy, generative learning, achievement, learning retention, teaching strategies.

The Status Que of Leadership Succession Planning at Al al-Bayt University from Faculty Members’ Points of View

Musalm Al-Shorofat, Mahmoud Al-Meqdadi, Mohammed Al-Hawamdeh — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The study aimed to identify the status que of leadership succession planning at Al al-Bayt University from faculty members’ points of view and the impact of the variables of gender, years of experience, academic rank, and type of faculty. The sample of the study consisted of (165) faculty members who were chosen by simple random sampling technique during the first semester of the academic year 2024/2025. The descriptive survey approach was employed, and a questionnaire consisting of (30) items distributed into four domains (Planning, Implementation, Professional Development, and Evaluation) was developed and administered to the participants.

The study results indicated that the status que of leadership succession planning at Al al-Bayt University was low. Furthermore, the study results revealed statistically significant differences in the mean scores of sample responses due to the variables (gender, years of experience, academic rank, and faculty).

In light of the study findings, the researcher provided a set of recommendations, including working to create and provide a supportive environment for leadership and administrative excellence and creativity at the university.

The Role of Jordanian Universities in Enhancing Ethical Education Among Their Students to Deal with the Digital Age

Faten M. Abu Salah, Mohammad AlZboon — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to identify the role of Jordanian universities in enhancing ethical education among their students to deal with the digital age, and to determine the impact of certain independent variables such as gender and faculty type. The study sample consisted of 340 male and female students from public universities (University of Jordan, Mutah University, and Yarmouk University) for the academic year 2024-2025. To achieve the study's objectives, a questionnaire consisting of 24 items was developed, and a descriptive survey methodology was employed.

The results showed that the role of Jordanian universities in enhancing ethical education among their students to deal with the digital age was high across all dimensions. The results also indicated that there were no significant differences at the significance level of (α=0.05) in the study sample's perceptions of the role of Jordanian universities in enhancing ethical education among their students to deal with the digital age, according to the Sex and faculty type variables.

In light of the study's findings, the researchers recommend activating seminars and training courses by specialists to develop students' awareness to understand all that is new in the digital age, including its risks and ethics, and to emphasize the importance of clarifying the ethics of dealing with technology to students.

Attitudes Towards BTEC among Tenth Grade Students and Their Parents in Irbid District

sohaib alrefai — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The study aimed to identify the attitudes towards business and technology education council (BTEC) among tenth grade students and their parents in Qasaba Irbid District, and the relationship between them. The study sample consisted of (466) individuals, including (233) students from the tenth grade, and (233) parents in Qasabat Irbid district. To achieve the study objectives of, a descriptive approach was used, and two tools related to attitudes towards BTEC were developed, one of which is directed to tenth grade students, and the other to their parents. The results showed that the degree of attitudes of both students and their parents towards BTEC was medium. The results also showed a significant positive relationship between students’ attitudes and their parents’ attitudes towards BTEC. According to these findings, the study recommended the need to motivate students to enroll in BTEC, and to strengthen partnerships between local community institutions and audiovisual media institutions with the Ministry of Education to enhance the value of this type of education in society.

Keywords: BTEC, Attitudes, Tenth Grade Students, Parents, Qasabat Irbid District.

The Degree of Digital Self-Efficacy and Its Relationship to Information Processing Skills Among University of Jordan Students

Israa A. Al-Adwan, Ferial Abu Awwad — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The aim of the current study was to identify the degree of digital self-efficacy and information processing skills among students at the University of Jordan from their point of view, and to reveal the correlational relationship between digital self-efficacy and information processing skills among students at the University of Jordan. To achieve the aim of the study, the two researchers followed the descriptive correlational method as it is appropriate for the study objectives. The study sample consisted of (400) male and female students from the University of Jordan who were selected using the cluster random sampling method by dividing the faculties into humanities, sciences, and health, then randomly selecting several faculties from each category, and then selecting students in each faculty using the convenience sampling method. The study tools consisted of the Digital Self-Efficacy Scale by (Ulfert-Blank & Schmidt, 2022), after being translated from its English version into Arabic. Also, an Information Processing Skills Test prepared by the two researchers was used. Acceptable indicators of validity and reliability were obtained for both tools. The results of the study indicated that the mean score of students’ self-assessment of their overall digital self-efficacy was 3.59, which was a moderate level. The estimates on the dimensions of the scale ranged between 3.54 for the safety and security dimension (Moderate level) and 3.63 for the digital content creation dimension (Moderate level). The results also indicated that the mean score of students’ self-assessment of overall information processing skills was 0.78, which is considered good. The estimates on the scale’s dimensions ranged between 0.733 for the judgment-making dimension (High level) and 0.832 for the pattern recognition dimension (High level). The results also indicated the presence of a positive significant correlational relationship between digital self-efficacy and information processing skills among students at The University of Jordan. The study reached a number of recommendations, including enhancing the digital self-efficacy among university through carrying out intensive trainings on advanced digital skills.

The Impact of the Use of Electronic Software on Improving the Listening Skills of Fifth Grade Students in Zarqa Governorate

Shorouq H. Al-Amash, Hamoud M. Al-Olimat, Mamoun Al-Zbon — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This study aimed to determine the effect of using electronic software in developing listening skills among fifth-grade female students in Zarqa Governorate. To achieve the objectives of the study, the experimental method was used with a semi-experimental design. The study sample consisted of (30) female students from the fifth grade, who were selected using the available method, and were randomly distributed into two groups: an experimental group, consisting of (15) female students who studied using the electronic software. A control group consisting of (15) female students who studied by using the traditional method. To achieve the objectives of the study, the researchers prepared a test in listening skills, consisting of (22) paragraphs and the indications of its validity and reliability were verified. The results of the study showed the presence of a statistically significant effect in favor of the experimental group, attributed to the effect of using the electronic software in developing listening skills.

In light of the results, the researcher recommended the importance of employing the electronic software in teaching listening.

Primary Defense Mechanisms among University Students with Disabilities: A Comparative Study

alia Al-oweidi, Randa A. Barakat — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The current study aimed to identify the differences in the use of primary defense mechanisms among people with disabilities at the level of dimension (mature, neurotic, immature) and each defense method in each dimension, and to reveal the existence of differences in the use of primary defense mechanisms among students with disabilities (hearing, visual, and motor) at the level of dimension and each defense method in each dimension, and to identify the differences in the use of primary defense mechanisms among students according to the variable of type of disability and gender. The study sample consisted of 132 non-disabled students (43), visually impaired (46), hearing impaired (29), and motor impaired (14) male and female students at Jordanian universities. To achieve the study objectives, a scale of primary defense mechanisms was constructed, and its validity and reliability were verified. The results indicated that there are no differences between students with disabilities and normal students in the use of primary defense mechanisms at the level of dimensions, as the results showed that the most used mature defense mechanisms were at an average level, followed by neuroticism, and in last place immature, but there are differences at the level of primary defense mechanisms in each dimension; The results indicated that the most commonly used neurotic mechanism among students without disabilities and those with visual and motor disabilities was pedantry, and displacement among those with hearing disabilities. The most commonly used immature defense mechanism among students without disabilities and those with hearing disabilities was denial. While students with visual and motor disabilities were complaining. There were no statistically significant differences in all primary defense mechanisms except (repression and passive aggression) attributed to the gender variable. The differences in repression were in favor of females, while in passive aggression, they were in favor of males. The results also showed the presence of statistically significant differences in the primary defense mechanisms attributed to the variable of the type of disability among students with disabilities on the dimensions (sublimation, retreat, displacement, passive aggression) in favor of hearing impairment. (Deconstruction, self-deprecation and humiliation of others, denial, justification, daydreaming) in favor of motor disability. Based on the study results, the study recommends the importance of preparing and developing guidance programs to enable students, both those with and without disabilities, to deal with and adapt to conflicts and acute problems to avoid the use of maladaptive defense mechanisms, and to expand psychological awareness campaigns directed at university students on the use of mature adaptive psychological defense mechanisms.

Keywords: defense mechanisms, people with disabilities, university students.

The Effectiveness of a Treatment Program Based on Internal Family Systems to Improve Emotional Regulation among University Students

Liwaa Khalil Al-Dasouqi — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Abstract: The study aimed to reveal the effectiveness of treatment with internal family systems in developing emotional regulation in a sample of university students. The sample numbered (15) male and female students, who were selected intentionally. The emotional regulation scale and the treatment program were applied. The results of the study showed that there were statistically significant differences between the arithmetic means of the post-test measurements of the dimensions of emotional regulation in favor of the experimental group that was trained on the therapeutic program using the internal family systems model. It also revealed no statistically significant difference between the average scores of the study sample members on the self-compassion scale, including its overall significance and sub-dimensions, in the post-test and their average scores on the follow-up test one month after the program's completion.