Roles

Dr. Maryam Yunus Omar Qarirah holds a Master's degree in Education, specializing in Educational Psychology, from the Faculty of Arts at the University of Tripoli in Libya, and a PhD in Educational Psychology from the International Islamic University Malaysia. She is a Teaching Assistant and a faculty member in the Kindergarten Department

Careers

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"She served as a teaching assistant and faculty member in the Kindergarten Department, where she taught a number of courses in both the Special Education and Kindergarten departments."

Research Interests

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Research Interests: Dr. Maryem Younes Grera is a Libyan academic and researcher specializing in Educational Psychology, working at the University of Tripoli in Libya. Her academic studies and research have largely focused on student psychology, particularly Arab and Libyan postgraduate students studying abroad. Her most prominent research areas and scientific interests include:

· Social and Psychological Adjustment: She deeply studied the relationship between psychological and social adjustment and the sense of social responsibility. This was the subject of her Master's thesis at the University of Tripoli in 2009.

· Achievement Motivation: Her subsequent research (especially during her studies or research in Malaysia) focused on measuring achievement motivation among expatriate students and linking it to psychological well-being.

· Development of Psychological Scales: She developed and designed psychological tools and scales specifically for Arab students, such as the Social Adjustment Scale for Arab Academic Students in Malaysia (SAMA), the Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBMP), and the Achievement Motivation Scale (AMMA).

Key Research Interests of Dr. Maryem Younes Grera

· Psychological Well-being and Social Adjustment: Studying the relationship between students' mental health and social adjustment and their direct impact on academic achievement, particularly among high school students in Tripoli.

· Academic Achievement and its Relationship to Psychological and Social Factors: Analyzing how economic, social, and political conditions affect students' motivation and study behaviors, and the resulting educational outcomes.

· Educational Psychology in Early Childhood: Interest in applying educational psychology principles in kindergarten settings to enhance children's psychological and social development and prepare them for a healthy educational environment.

· The Role of Family and School in Forming Motivational Behavior: Examining the role of educational and family institutions in developing students' academic abilities and enhancing their readiness for academic achievement.

· Future Challenges in Libyan Education: Studying the increasing challenges facing Libyan students due to social and political conditions, and how to address them through effective educational and psychological programs.

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