https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/2870 2026-04-28T18:09:39Z https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3067 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 Maram Ibrahim Abu Lebda; Dr. Iyad Mohammad Amawi 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 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 Mustafa Shomali, Asala; Fayez Abu Bakr, Dr. Iyad 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 The Effectiveness of a Targeted Social Work Program in Addressing Psychosocial Challenges among Mothers of Martyrs in Tulkarem Governorate Abed ALhadi, Hanan; Fayez Abu Baker, Dr. Iyad 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 https://dspace.qou.edu/handle/194/3059 The Role of Government Policies in the Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Palestinian Society: A Professional Social Work Perspective Saad Mohammed Abu Odeh, Rana; Hijazi, Dr. Nazmiya This study aimed to analyze and evaluate the reality of governmental social policies directed toward the inclusion of persons with physical disabilities in Palestinian society, based on the ecological perspective in social work. This perspective conceptualizes disability as the outcome of a complex interaction between the individual and their social, institutional, and policy environments, rather than as an isolated individual impairment. The study stemmed from a fundamental problem represented by the clear gap between the legislative framework supporting the rights of persons with disabilities and the level of practical implementation of these policies, which limits their effectiveness in achieving comprehensive and sustainable inclusion. The study employed a descriptive–analytical methodology and targeted two samples: persons with physical disabilities as direct beneficiaries of governmental policies, and social workers as key professionals responsible for policy implementation. Data were collected through two validated and reliable questionnaires. The findings showed that the level of inclusion and benefit from governmental policies, as perceived by persons with physical disabilities, was moderate, indicating partial inclusion primarily supported by families and informal community networks, alongside a limited institutional role—particularly in economic empowerment, employment, and environmental accessibility. Similarly, social workers rated the effectiveness of governmental social policies as moderate, attributing this to deficiencies in implementation mechanisms, follow-up processes, and institutional coordination. The findings revealed statistically significant gender-based differences among persons with physical disabilities in favor of females, while no significant differences were observed by age or place of residence, indicating the centralized and non-context-sensitive nature of public policies. Significant differences were also found according to social workers’ years of professional experience, underscoring the role of accumulated practice in shaping critical policy awareness. The study concludes that, despite their legislative presence, governmental social policies in Palestine suffer from ecological fragmentation due to weak integration across individual, familial, institutional, and policy levels, highlighting the need for an integrated ecological framework that promotes empowerment, participation, and social justice, and advances inclusion as a sustainable institutional practice. 2026-02-14T00:00:00Z