This study investigated the predictive relationships between cultural intelligence (CQ), personal orientation, and psychological adaptation among 193 expatriate students at the University of Jordan. The results revealed a significant positive correlation between CQ, personal orientation, and psychological adaptation. Regression analysis indicated that motivational CQ was the strongest predictor of psychological adaptation (62.5%), with a 73.2% prediction combined with metacognitive CQ. Productive personal orientation also demonstrated a significant predictive relationship with adaptation (52.1%). Interestingly, the cognitive dimension of CQ exhibited lower predictive power than the motivational and metacognitive dimensions, suggesting the importance of action-oriented and reflective capacities over purely knowledge-based components. Additionally, gender differences emerged, with females showing higher levels of CQ and psychological adaptation. While CQ and personal orientation both influence adaptation, their independence from one another suggests distinct pathways.

In this study, we examined the effectiveness of an educational training program in reducing psychological, cultural, and social alienation among international students. A total of 73 undergraduate students from diverse nationalities participated in the study. The training program comprised six seminars delivered over three weeks, with two lectures conducted weekly. Topics covered included Jordanian culture and traditions, academic procedures, students' rights and responsibilities, support services, local geography, financial management, and safety. Pre- and post-program assessments utilized validated tools to measure levels of alienation. Findings revealed a significant reduction in social and cultural alienation, underscoring the program's success in fostering social connections and cultural understanding. However, an unexpected increase in psychological alienation was noted, highlighting the need to address psychological challenges more effectively. These results emphasize the importance of comprehensive orientation programs tailored to mitigate all dimensions of alienation, ultimately enhancing the overall well-being of international students.

This study explores the impact of a psychological and social support program on social support and psychological security among expatriate students. Using a quasi-experimental design, 48 Arab expatriate students at Al-Isra Private University (16 males, 32 females) were assigned to experimental and control groups (24 each). Standardized scales measured social support and psychological security before and after the intervention. Results showed moderate social support and low psychological security among students prior to the program. Post-intervention, the experimental group demonstrated statistically significant improvements (p < 0.05) in both areas, highlighting the program’s effectiveness. The study emphasizes the importance of ongoing psychological security assessments to enhance expatriates' mental well-being.

This study assessed the effectiveness of the “Friendship Program,” a psychosocial intervention designed to increase perceived social support and psychological resilience among elderly individuals in institutional settings in Jordan. Using a quasi-experimental pretest–posttest–follow-up design with a single experimental group, the study involved 27 elderly participants and 27 student volunteers trained in basic counseling and communication skills. The six-week program featured structured sessions based on social learning and cognitive-behavioral principles, designed to promote emotional expression, cognitive engagement, and interpersonal bonds. To evaluate changes in social support and psychological resilience, the Social Support Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale were administered at three different time points. The results indicated that participants experienced enhanced perceived social support and improved psychological resilience, supporting the program's effectiveness in fostering emotional well-being and resilience in older adults. The findings underscore the importance of integrating structured psychosocial interventions into geriatric care settings.

Background/Objectives: Emerging evidence suggests that abstaining from tobacco smoking can influence emotional control and psychological well-being. This study examines the impact of short-term tobacco abstinence on emotional balance and psychological alienation through an experimental design. Methods: A total of 197 participants from a university in Jordan (academic year 2023/2024) were divided into three groups: one group abstained from smoking for 24 h (n = 65) and another for 48 h (n = 61), while the control group (n = 71) continued smoking as usual. Emotional balance and psychological alienation were assessed across all groups. Results: Participants who abstained from smoking (both 24 h and 48 h groups) reported lower scores on emotional balance and higher psychological alienation compared to the control group. Moreover, those in the 48 h abstinence group experienced significantly greater emotional imbalance and psychological alienation than those in the 24 h group. A significant negative correlation was found between emotional balance and psychological alienation in the 24 h abstinence and control groups, but not in the 48 h group. Conclusions: The findings indicate that short-term tobacco abstinence negatively affects emotional stability and increases feelings of psychological alienation. These effects are more pronounced after 48 h of abstinence compared to 24 h.

Parental perspectives on childhood disability shape the healthcare experiences and well-being of children and families. Understanding the perspectives of immigrant and refugee parents is essential for providing culturally safe and responsive services, supports, interventions, and plans of care. This integrative review examined how immigrant and refugee parents living in Canada and the United States understand and make meaning of their children's disabilities. A systematic search of seven databases identified 23 studies (22 qualitative, 1 mixed methods) published between 2001 and 2024. Data were analyzed thematically using a lifeworld fractions framework, encompassing selfhood, society, embodiment, temporality, spatiality, project, discourse, and moodedness. Parents drew on multiple cultural and religious frameworks—often blending biomedical, traditional, and spiritual explanations—to interpret their children's disabilities and guide caregiving. Across studies, parents described challenges with language, stigma, and navigating fragmented service systems, yet also expressed resilience, faith, and hope for their children's futures. A lifeworld approach highlights how meanings of disability are embedded in everyday experiences and cultural contexts. This perspective offers healthcare and education professionals a holistic framework for assessment and support, encouraging attention to parents’ lived realities, values, and cultural worldviews to promote equity and trust in care relationships.