Cross-country validation of the Arabic version of the WHO-5 Well-Being Index in non-clinical young adults from six Arab countries.

This study aimed to perform a cross-country validation of the Arabic version of the World Health Organization 5-item (WHO-5) Well-Being Index, in terms of factor structure, composite reliability, cross-gender measurement invariance and concurrent validity. We carried out a cross-sectional, web-based study on a total of 3,247 young adults (aged 18-35 years) from six Arab countries (Tunisia, Lebanon, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Kuwait). Confirmatory Factor Analysis showed that the one-factor model demonstrated acceptable fit across all six countries.

Prevalence and risk factors of burnout symptoms among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: COVID-19 has been a substantial challenge for nurses globally, as they have gone through prolonged crisis times where they were continually under immense psychological pressure. Working in these conditions for months and years has resulted in an increase in the prevalence of job burnout among nurses. This systematic review was conducted to provide solid evidence on the prevalence of burnout and its related factors among nursing staff in different parts of the world after the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Validating the Arabic Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale (ANLS): A Reliable Tool for Measuring Nutrition Literacy.

: Nutrition literacy has garnered growing research attention worldwide, yet only a few instruments have been developed to specifically measure this construct among adolescents. Accordingly, the present research sought to examine the validity and reliability of the Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale (ANLS) within a group of Lebanese adolescents. : A cross-sectional study was carried out from December 2022 to March 2023, targeting a nationally representative sample.

Development and Multinational Validation of the War-related Media Exposure Scale (WarMES).

Objectives: Millions of people witnessing early, repeated media coverage of wars are at heightened risk of developing mental health conditions. However, most literature available on the field is based on measures with unverified psychometric qualities. This study aimed to design and validate a new self-report scale to measure the extent of exposure to media content related to war, the War-related Media Exposure Scale (WarMES).

Psychometric properties of the Arabic generalized anxiety disorder scale (GAD-5) in a non-clinical sample of Arabic-speaking adults.

Background: generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a highly prevalent psychological disorder with a frequent distribution among the general population and in primary care configurations. GAD-5 is one of the many present scales with little research on, but has the potential to orient clinical decisions due to its unique features. Validating a simple and cost-effective tool to assess the GAD in the Arabic-speaking population, primarily residing in the Middle-East and North-Africa (MENA) region, would be highly beneficial.

Translation and validation of the Arabic body image-acceptance and action Questionnaire-5 (BI-AAQ-5) for adults.

Objective: The Body Image-Acceptance and Action Questionnaire is a valid and reliable measure that assesses the extent to the degree of flexibility of an individual’s negative emotions and thoughts about their own bodies, and the extent to which they are able to engage in valued activity despite experiences of difficult body image internal. To date, there is no measure available and validated for Arabic-speaking adults for specifically assessing the concept of body image psychological flexibility. This study’s objective was to examine the psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the short 5-item form of the scale (BI-AAQ-5) in a sample of adults from Lebanon.

Development and Initial Validation of a Brief Measure of TikTok Addiction in a Multi-Country Sample.

Background: The dramatic increase in TikTok use over the past few years has generated a major challenge globally. Providing researchers with a valid, reliable, yet brief measure may stimulate large-scale epidemiological research that can help to clarify the mechanisms involved in susceptibility to TikTok addiction and guide the development of prevention strategies. The objective of our study was to design and validate a brief measure that we labelled the TikTok Addiction Test (TAT) using a multi-country sample, with a specific focus on measuring the 6 core features of addiction through 1 item each.

Measurement of purpose in life among Arabic-speaking adolescents: psychometric properties of an Arabic-language version of the Claremont purpose scale (CPS).

Background: Purpose in life is considered a protective factor related to one's ability to thrive, supporting positive development and overall psychological wellbeing of the adolescent. The main goal of our study is to adapt and validate the Claremont purpose scale (CPS) into the Arabic language, expanding its applicability to Arabic-speaking contexts.

Methods: Data for this cross-sectional study was collected via a Google Form link during November 2023.

Validation of the Arabic version of the reduced Horne-Östberg morningness-eveningness questionnaire (rMEQ).

Individual differences in sleep-wake cycles give rise to "morningness-eveningness." The assessment of morningness-eveningness is essential for understanding these preferences, and the Reduced Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire (rMEQ) has been developed for this purpose. The purpose of this study was to examine the Arabic rMEQ's psychometric properties in terms of validity, reliability and measurement invariance across sex groups.

Arabic validation of the incharge financial distress/financial well-being scale and the new single-item financial stress scale.

Background: The current study aimed to investigate the factor structure, reliability, and validity of the Arabic adaptation of the InCharge Financial Distress/Financial Well-Being Scale, and to examine a newly developed single-item measure of financial stress, the Single-Item Financial Stress scale (SIFiS), in a sample of Lebanese adults.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 403 participants completed an Arabic-translated version of the IFDFW scale via an online survey. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to validate the scale.

Mediating effect of risk propensity between impulsivity and psychotic experiences among Lebanese young adults.

Background: Psychotic experiences pose a significant public health concern among young adults. These subclinical symptoms can disrupt daily functioning and are often linked to risk propensity. Impulsivity, a multidimensional construct involving traits such as sensation seeking and lack of premeditation, has been implicated in various psychopathologies, including psychotic disorders.

Examination of the psychometric properties of Arabic version of the Body Vigilance Scale.

Introduction: The Body Vigilance Scale (BVS) was designed and validated as a short and concise measure to assess attentional focus on bodily sensations and related processes. The BVS is available in the English language, but no Arabic version have been developed, and no validation of the scale exists in Lebanon. The current study aimed to determine the reliability, validity and factor structure of the Arabic version of the Body Vigilance Scale.

Exercise addiction and disordered eating in young Lebanese regular sport practitioners: the indirect role of body appreciation and body dysmorphic concerns.

Background: Disordered eating, encompassing behaviors like restrictive dieting, binge eating, and purging, is a prevalent issue with significant psychological and physical consequences. Among athletes, it is often exacerbated by sociocultural pressures and performance demands, making it a critical area of study. Exercise addiction is characterized by compulsive exercise behaviors and is frequently associated with disordered eating; however, the underlying mechanisms of this relationship remain unclear.

The association between generalized anxiety disorder and disordered eating symptoms among Lebanese adults with the moderating effect of self esteem.

Our study aims to assess the moderating effect of self-esteem in the association between generalized anxiety disorder and disordered eating symptoms among a sample of Lebanese adults. The study engaged a cohort of 629 participants, who were recruited in May 2023, utilizing a snowball sampling technique. Data were collected via a questionnaire that included socio-demographic variables and the following scales: the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-5), the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-7), and the Single Item Self-Esteem Scale (SISE).

The mediating role of anxiety between child abuse and pain among a sample of Lebanese adults.

Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience in response to a noxious stimulus. Nowadays, it is increasingly prevalent among adults and may be influenced by past experiences such as child abuse, trauma or psychiatric conditions like anxiety. Thus, this study aims to evaluate the mediating effect of anxiety between child abuse and pain among a sample of Lebanese adults.

The mediating role of distress tolerance in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and anxiety in a sample of Lebanese adults.

Childhood maltreatment is a widespread issue worldwide and has a significant impact on the society at multiple levels, as it affects children. Numerous studies have shown the relationship between various forms of child abuse and the development of adverse outcomes in affected individuals. This study aims to assess the mediating role of distress tolerance in the relationship between childhood maltreatment and anxiety among a sample of Lebanese adults.

Psychometric properties of the Arabic spence children's anxiety scale parent in a sample of Arabic speaking adults.

Anxiety, characterized by an unpleasant state of anticipatory unease, manifests in approximately 19% of adolescents and children within the Lebanese population. Given the major influence of traditional mindset and the stigma concerning mental health in Lebanon, children often express anxiety differently that can go unnoticed, and leading to underreported anxiety symptoms. Having a parental perspective in a collectivist culture is important.

Psychometric properties of the Feeling of Unsafety Scale-Arabic in general population adults.

Background: Feelings of unsafety, including fear of crime, uncertainty, or insecurity, can negatively impact individuals by reducing psychological well-being and worsening health. Validating a simple and cost-effective tool to assess the general feeling of unsafety in the Arabic-speaking population, primarily residing in the Middle-East and North-Africa (MENA) region where safety can be a major concern, would be highly beneficial. The study aimed to translate the Feeling of Unsafety Scale into Arabic (FUSA) and evaluate its psychometric properties, including internal reliability, sex invariance, composite reliability, and correlation with a measure of intolerance of uncertainty.

The 9-item Academic Self-Efficacy (ASE) scale: validity, reliability and measurement invariance across sexes and six Arab nations.

Academic self-efficacy (ASE), the belief in one's ability to succeed in academic tasks, plays a crucial role in student motivation, learning, and performance. Reliable measurement of this construct is essential for identifying students' strengths and areas for improvement. This study aims to translate and validate the Academic Self-Efficacy Scale for use among university students from six different Arab countries.

Mediating effect of depression between problematic social media use and body dysmorphic concerns in adolescents.

Background: Adolescence is a critical period during which there is a concerning rise in the incidence of mental health problems, including depression and body dysmorphic concerns symptoms, as well as addictive behaviors such as problematic social media use. The objective of this research is to examine the role of depression as a mediator between problematic social media use and body dysmorphic concerns.

Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design and recruited a total of 336 Lebanese adolescents, aged 15 to 18, with an average age of 15.

Psychometric properties of the Arabic version of the Eco guilt and Eco grief scales.

The purpose of this study is to validate the Eco Guilt (EGuiQ-11) and Eco Grief (EGriQ-6) scales for the Lebanese population. Conducted in September 2023, this cross-sectional study utilized a snowball sampling method. A total of 763 adult participants provided consent and completed an online survey that included the following scales: the EGuiQ-11, the EGriQ-6, the Arabic Climate Change Anxiety Scale (CCAS), and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-8 (DASS-8).

Dying of starvation if not from bombs: assessing measurement properties of the Food Insecurity Experiences Scale (FIES) in Gaza's civilian population experiencing the world's worst hunger crisis.

Background: Since October 2023, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has dramatically escalated and food insecurity (FI) has rapidly deteriorated. In the face of such situation, it has been recommended that accurate information on FI should be integrated in emergency reporting systems in order to better target and assess the impact of humanitarian aid. To achieve this, field practitioners, researchers and decision-makers should be equipped with user-friendly and psychometrically sound measures tailored to real-life war situations and the Palestinian context.

The relationship between household food insecurity and quality of life among children aged 7-13 years: effects of parent-reported disordered eating, anxiety and depression.

Background: Food insecurity (FI) has been linked to adverse child health outcomes, including developmental, physical, and psychological disorders. However, little is known about the impact of FI on Lebanese children, especially considering the daily social and economic challenges the population faces. These challenges heighten children's vulnerability, particularly with regard to disordered eating, anxiety, and depression, which may act as mediating factors affecting their overall quality of life.

Mediating effect of intolerance of uncertainty between feeling of unsafety and depression/well-being among a sample of Lebanese adults.

Background: 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.