Biography

Dr. Salwa A. Al Majali is an Associate Professor of Psychological Counseling at the College of Education, Al Ain University. She earned her Ph.D. in Educational and Psychological Counseling from the University of Jordan in May 2011. Her academic interests include behavioral modification, cognitive psychology, educational psychology, early childhood psychology, and distance learning. She has published more than 22 journal articles in internationally indexed journals, authored one book in Arabic, and contributed to several national publications.

Education

• Ph.D. - Philosophy: Educational and Psychological Counseling, University of Jordan - Jordan
• M.A. Educational and Psychological Counseling, Mutah University. Jordan
• B.A., Education in pre-School , University of Jordan,

Research Interests

•  Behavior and Neuroscience
• Learning and Cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
• Development of Mental Abilities
• Personality Disorders.

Selected Publications

 

Shoqeirat, M., Al Zaben, M., Matarneh, A., Shawaqfeh, B., Hasan, M., Al Majali, S. A., Salameh, M., & Selim, H. (2026). Statistical perspective on the psychometric properties of the executive function index. Journal of Statistics Applications & Probability, 15(1), 39–47.

 

Masa'deh, R., Almajali, D. A., Majali, S. A., Al-Sous, N., & Almajali, H. (2024). The impact of COVID-19 on reading behaviors among high school students through the adoption of mobile learning. International Journal of Data and Network Science, 8(1), 7–24. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2023.10.022

Masa'deh, R., Warrad, L. H., Jahmani, K., Almajali, D., Majali, S. A. L., & Al-Radaideh, A. T. (2024). Antecedents of adoption blockchain: Empirical study in Jordanian firms. International Journal of Data and Network Science, 8(4), 2601–2614. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2024.4.017

 

Jarrah, H. Y., Nser, K., Al Majali, S. A., & Abdallahi, T. (2024). Sustainability Development Goals: Overcoming barriers and catalysing innovation for a sustainable future. Visions for Sustainability, 2024(21), 117–147. https://doi.org/10.13135/2384-8677/7944

Masa'deh, R., Al Majali, S., Almajali, H., Alamayreh, E. M., Thurasamy, R.-Y., & Almajali, D. (2024). Antecedents of information and communication technology adoption among organizations: Empirical study in Jordan. International Journal of Data and Network Science, 8(3), 1829–1838. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2024.2.006

 

Masa'deh, R., Majali, S. A. L., Alkhaffaf, M., Thurasamy, R., Almajali, D., Altarawneh, K., Al-Sherideh, A., & Altarawni, I. (2024). Antecedents of adoption and usage of ChatGPT among Jordanian university students: Empirical study. International Journal of Data and Network Science, 8(2), 1099–1110. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2023.11.024

 

Masa’deh, R., Almajali, D., Majali, T., Salwa Al, M., & Al-Sherideh, A. S. (2023). An empirical study into the effect of the digital divide on the intention to adopt e-government. International Journal of Data and Network Science, 7(4), 1581–1594. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2023.8.005

 

Alamayreh, E. M. R., Almajali, D., Alsmadi, L. A., Masa’deh, R., Al-Sherideh, A. S., & Majali, S. (2023). Antecedents of understanding the investors’ acceptance of artificial intelligence: Perceptions from Jordanian context. International Journal of Data and Network Science, 7(4), 1861–1874. https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2023.7.006

 

Maadal, A., Al-Majali, S., & Zadeh, S. N. (2023). The relationship between identity styles and conformity: Perspectives of students at Islamic Azad University - Shahr-e Rey Branch. An-Najah University Journal for Research - B (Humanities), 37(7), 1369–1381. https://doi.org/10.35552/0247.37.7.2069

 

El-Saleh, M. S., Al Majali, S., Balawi, M., & Alnaimat, B. H. (2023). Analytical study of the relationship between emotional arousal and skillful self of basketball players in UAE universities. Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 12(4), 64–74. https://doi.org/10.36941/ajis-2023-0095

 

Romieh, W. H., Imbaby, H. I., & Al Majali, S. (2023). Improving social interaction among primary school students with stuttering. Islamic Guidance and Counseling Journal, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.25217/0020236392100

Shoqeirat, M., Almatarneh, A., Alkhawaldeh, M., Alzaben, M., Al Majali, S., & Algaralleh, A. (2023). Married & wise-A correlational study of wisdom, well-being, and resilience in relation to gender, age and marital status. Journal of Social Studies Education Research, 14(3), 145–166.

 

Alhrahsheh, R., & Al Majali, S. (2023). Relationship between social networking addiction and academic performance in students of university. International Journal of Instruction, 16(2), 783–802. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2023.16241a

 

Al Majali, S. A., & Abuhmaidan, Y. (2022). The psychological and social effects of distance education from the viewpoints of students’ guardians. Turkish Online Journal of Distance Education, 23(1), 178–194. https://doi.org/10.17718/tojde.1050384

 

Al Majali, S. A., & Alghazo, E. M. (2021). Mental health of individuals who are deaf during COVID-19: Depression, anxiety, aggression, and fear. Journal of Community Psychology, 49(6), 2134–2143. https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.22539

 

Abuhmaidan, Y., & Al-Majali, S. (2021). The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on mental health among Al Ain University students in light of some demographic variables. Psychiatria Danubina, 32(3), 482–490. https://doi.org/10.24869/PSYD.2020.482

 

Al Majali, S., & Al Khaaldi, K. (2020). Values of tolerance in relation to academic achievements, cultures, and gender among UAE universities students. International Journal of Instruction, 13(3), 571–586. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2020.13339a

 

Al Majali, S. (2020). Positive anxiety and its role in motivation and achievements among university students. International Journal of Instruction, 13(4), 975–986. https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2020.13459a

 

Al Majali, S. A. (2020). The digital world for children and its relationship with personality disorders: Exploring emerging technologies. International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning, 15(1), 213–221. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijet.v15i01.11412

 

Al Majali, S., & Alsrehan, H. (2019). The impact of family violence on the social and psychological development of the child [El impacto de la violencia familiar en el desarrollo social y psicológico del niño.]. Utopia y Praxis Latinoamericana, 24(Extra5), 199–207.

Jarrah, H., & Al Majali, S. (2019). Creative skills acquired by university students through curricula [Competencias creativas adquiridas por estudiantes universitarios a través de currículos]. Opcion, 35(Special Issue 21), 752–767.

 

Al Majali, S. A. (2018). The impact of a fun therapy and modifying the negative thoughts and attitudes in reducing the anxiety of the exam among university students. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 13(11), 4173–4179. https://doi.org/10.3923/jeasci.2018.4173.4179

Teaching Courses

•  Psychology of Family Problems
• Psychological Measurements and tests Counseling
• Psychology Special Topics in Applied Psychology
• Behavior Modification
• Psychophysiology
• Psychology of Personality
• Clinical Psychology
• Children's Psychological Problems
• Cognitive psychology
• psychopathology 

 

 

 

Memberships

• Member. American Psychhological Association (APA) October 2020.
• Member. Jordanian Psychological Association, Jordan. 2011.
• Founding member of both The Children’s Club and Young Scientists Project for gifted children in Al Karak, Jordan.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. My contributes towards the following SDG(s):