https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/2870 2026-05-02T12:07:04Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3071 Title: Social Support and Its Relationship to Life Satisfaction among Former Prisoners Released from Israeli Occupation Prisons in Nablus Governorate Authors: Suleiman Khalil Al-Taslaq, Iman; Ibrahim Abdul-Raziq, Dr. Khalil Abstract: This study aimed to examine social support and its relationship to life satisfaction among former prisoners released from Israeli occupation prisons in Nablus Governorate. The study employed a descriptive correlational research design using a questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. The study population consisted of all former prisoners released from Israeli occupation prisons in Nablus Governorate between (2021–2025) totaling (900) male and female former prisoners. A convenience sample of (270) former prisoners was selected. The study yielded several findings, most notably that the level of social support among former prisoners released from Israeli occupation prisons in Nablus Governorate was moderate. The results also indicated that the level of life satisfaction among this group was moderate. Furthermore, the study revealed a statistically significant positive correlation at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) between social support and life satisfaction among former prisoners released from Israeli occupation prisons in Nablus Governorate. Based on these findings, the study recommended the development of integrated support programs that include financial and in-kind assistance, as well as vocational training opportunities for former prisoners, accompanied by continuous follow-up to ensure effective access to these programs and to promote their economic and social empowerment after release. The study also emphasized the importance of strengthening communication between former prisoners and social institutions and civil society organizations to facilitate access to legal, health, and psychological services. This can be achieved through the establishment of community support offices and awareness ampaigns addressing prisoners’ rights and ways to benefit from available services. 2026-03-07T00:00:00Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3067 Title: An Evaluative Study of the Services Provided by the Ministry of Social Development for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence: Perspectives of a Sample of Social Workers in the Northern West Bank Authors: Maram Ibrahim Abu Lebda; Dr. Iyad Mohammad Amawi Abstract: The study aimed to identify the services provided by the Ministry of Social Development to children exposed to domestic violence from the perspective of a sample of social workers in the northern West Bank, It aimed to determine whether there were statistically significant differences according to (governorate, place of work, gender, marital status, Age, Professional experience), and to achieve this end of the study, the researcher used the descriptive approach, where the study tool was designed in the form of a questionnaire, consisting of (60) items, distributed over four axes: counseling and awareness, protection services, social services, and psychological counseling services, The study population consisted of (740) social workers, while the study sample comprised (216) social workers in the northern West Bank governorates. Statistical analysis of the data was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), The study results indicated that the level of services provided by the Ministry of Social Development was high at 84.1%, with the total score with the total score for protection services at 86.4%, social services at 84.7%, counseling and awareness services at 83.4%, and psychological counseling services at 82%, which was the lowest among the domains. The study also found no statistically significant differences at the significance level (0.05 ≥ a) in the level of services provided by the Ministry of Social Development to children exposed to domestic violence from the perspective of the sample of social workers in the northern West Bank, attributed to the variable of age. However, there were differences in terms of gender, marital status, governorates, workplace, and years of experience. 2024-02-07T00:00:00Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3066 Title: Quality of Life of Families of Psychiatric Patients in Mental ‎Health Care Institutions: A Proposed Program from the ‎Perspective of Family Therapy in Social Work to Enhance It Authors: Mustafa Shomali, Asala; Fayez Abu Bakr, Dr. Iyad Abstract: The current study aimed to examine the quality of life among families of psychiatric patients residing in mental health care institutions, and to explore its relationship with a number of demographic and social variables. Additionally, the study sought to propose a program based on the family therapy perspective within social work, aiming to enhance the quality of life of these families, given their critical role in supporting and assisting patients throughout treatment and rehabilitation. The study population consisted of all families of psychiatric patients in mental health care institutions. An exploratory sample of (30) individuals, not included in the main sample, was selected to assess the validity and reliability of the research instrument. The main sample included (100) family members, selected through a convenience sampling method. The results indicated that the overall mean score of the study sample on the Quality of Life Scale was (3.52), representing a percentage of (70.4%), which reflects a moderate level of quality of life among families accompanying patients. The mean scores of the quality of life domains ranged between (3.20–3.77), with the health and service domain ranking first (M = 3.77, 75.4%) and rated as high, while the educational and cognitive domain ranked last (M = 3.20, 64.0%) and rated as moderate. The findings also revealed variations in the level of quality of life across different domains, with no statistically significant differences attributed to variables such as age, relationship to the patient, or duration of caregiving. However, statistically significant differences were found in the economic and living domain attributed to educational level, in favor of families with higher academic qualifications (Master’s degree or above). Additionally, significant differences appeared in the psychological and emotional, economic and living, health and service, and educational and cognitive domains according to the family’s average monthly income, favoring families with higher income levels. Based on these findings, the study recommends developing targeted psychological and social support programs for the families of psychiatric patients and strengthening the role of family therapy within the professional framework of social work practice. 2025-12-16T00:00:00Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3064 Title: The Effectiveness of a Targeted Social Work Program in Addressing Psychosocial Challenges among Mothers of Martyrs in Tulkarem Governorate Authors: Abed ALhadi, Hanan; Fayez Abu Baker, Dr. Iyad Abstract: The study aimed to evaluate the impact of a selective social service program in alleviating the psychological and social problems of mothers of martyrs in the Tulkarm governorate. The study population consisted of all mothers of martyrs in the governorate. A quasi-experimental approach was used as the appropriate methodology for this study, and it was applied to an experimental and control group, which included 30 mothers of martyrs, who were randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group consisting of 15 mothers who received a selective social service program consisting of 12 counseling sessions, and a control group consisting of 15 mothers who did not receive any intervention. The researcher used a scale for psychological and social problems that she developed specifically for this study, which was applied to both groups in pre- and post-measurements. A follow-up measurement was also conducted one month after the end of the program for the experimental group only, in order to examine the sustainability of the effect. The results of the study showed statistically significant differences between the experimental and control groups in the post-measurement in favor of the experimental group, indicating the effectiveness of the selective program in alleviating psychological and social problems. The results also revealed the continuity of this positive impact two weeks after the end of the program, confirming the sustainability of the effectiveness of the counseling intervention. 2024-12-09T00:00:00Z