Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) And its Relationship to Depression among Male and Female Students of Primary School in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

This study examined the relationship between "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" (ADHD) and depression in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, primary school kids. The study will also examine "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" and sadness by gender. 200 mixed-gender primary school students from many schools were the study sample. They were 9–13. The descriptive (comparative) study used the Pearson correlation coefficient and "t" test. The study used Al-Naubi (2005)'s "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" exam and the "Scale of Children's Depression." "developed by Abdul Khalique, Ahmed (1991). The questionnaire was the primary data collection technique. The study found a positive correlation and statistical significance between the total sample of primary school students (both sexes)' "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" test scores and their "Scale of Children's Depression" test scores. "The study found statistically significant differences between the average scores of the study sample members from primary school kids in the variable "Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder" according to gender, favoring males. The average depression scores of primary school students were likewise statistically significant, favoring females. The study suggests using new and diverse educational approaches for ADHD children to create an appealing learning environment and activate "family therapy" for them and their families to find the optimal educational methods.Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Award Number (5-18-03-001-0006

Investigating the psychometric properties of the Qiyas for L1 Arabic language test using a Rasch measurement framework

Abstract Background This study investigated the psychometric properties of the recently developed Qiyas for L1 Arabic language test using a Rasch measurement framework. Methods Responses from 271 examinees were analyzed in this study. The test is hypothesized to involve one dominant factor that assesses four skills: reading comprehension, rhetorical expression, structure, and writing accuracy. Results Fit statistics and reliability analysis, principal component analysis of Rasch residuals, and the results of differential item functioning supported the hypothesized structure of the Qiyas for L1 Arabic language test. However, the results of a person-item map analysis suggested that the content aspect validity of the Qiyas for L1 Arabic language test lacked representation to some extent. Conclusion The initial findings of the Rasch analysis indicated that the Qiyas for L1 Arabic language test maintains satisfactory psychometric properties. However, these findings should be interpreted with caution given the limitations of the sample population used. Continued investigation of the psychometric proprieties of the test is necessary to ensure its appropriate use as a tool of assessment for modern Arabic language

The feeling of loneliness and its relationship to anxiety among children with Asperger’s disorder in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The study aimed to examine the correlation between loneliness and anxiety among children with Asperger’s disorder in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The study sought to compare between the 164 children with Asperger disorder and normal children of both genders. The researcher analyzed data statistically using Pearson correlation coefficient, two-way analysis of variance (2×2), and “t” test. The study finds a positive relationship between loneliness and anxiety among children with Asperger’s disorder. Further, the male children with Asperger’s disorder feel loneliness and anxiety more than their female colleagues with Asperger’s disorder. The researcher recommends engaging psychological counselor and social worker in schools and universities at different academic levels to help individuals confront potential psychological and social problems.5-18-03-001-0009 King Abdul-Aziz City for Science and Technolog

Ego identity development in physicians: a cross-cultural comparison using a mixed method approach

Article deposited according to agreement with BMC, December 6, 2010.YesFunding provided by the Open Access Authors Fund