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Overview

Alean Al-Krenawi is affiliated with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Israel. Their research spans multiple fields within social sciences and psychology, with a particular focus on social and clinical psychology as well as sociology and political science.

Their recent publications reflect a diverse range of topics related to mental health, migration, and cultural adjustment. Notable papers include:

  • "Perceptions of stigma toward mental illness in Arab society in Israel" (2021, International Social Work)
  • "Gender differences in Syrian refugees in Jordan: Psychological, self-esteem, family function, marital satisfaction, and life satisfaction" (2022, International Journal of Social Psychiatry)
  • "Acculturative Stress Among Female Saudi College Students in the United States" (2020, Community Mental Health Journal)
  • "Reverse culture shock among Saudi students returning from the US to their homeland" (2024, Journal of International Students)
  • "Changing Attitudes About Mental Health Stigma in Israel During the COVID-19 Period: A Potential Positive Effect of the Pandemic" (2024, Society and Mental Health)

Alean Al-Krenawi has collaborated frequently with several coauthors, including:

  • Somaya Abdel-Hameed Al-Ja'afreh
  • Feras Ali Mohammad Al-Habies
  • Salman Elbedour
  • Ahmad N. Abudoush
  • Kholoud Fahoum

Their work is often published in the following journals:

  • Journal of International Students
  • International Social Work
  • International Journal of Social Psychiatry
  • Community Mental Health Journal
  • Society and Mental Health

The main fields of study covered by Alean's research include social sciences with 17 publications and psychology with 13 publications. Within these, subfields of focus encompass:

  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Social Psychology
  • Communication
  • Education

The research topics addressed include:

  • Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
  • Mental Health Treatment and Access
  • Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
  • Migration, Health and Trauma
  • International Student and Expatriate Challenges
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Education and Islamic Studies

Best Publications

  • Culturally Sensitive Social work Practice With Arab Clients in Mental Health Settings

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • Cross-national study of attitudes towards seeking professional help: Jordan, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Arabs in Israel.

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham;Yasmin Z. Dean;Nada Eltaiba

  • Mental health practice in Arab countries.

    Alean Al-Krenawi

  • Cross-National Comparison of Middle Eastern University Students: Help-Seeking Behaviors, Attitudes Toward Helping Professionals, and Cultural Beliefs About Mental Health Problems

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham;Eman A. Al-Bedah;Hafni Mahmud Kadri

  • Adaptation and translation of mental health interventions in Middle Eastern Arab countries: A systematic review of barriers to and strategies for effective treatment implementation:

    Robin E Gearing;Craig S Schwalbe;Michael J MacKenzie;Kathryne B Brewer

  • GENDER AND BIOMEDICAL/TRADITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH UTILIZATION AMONG THE BEDOUIN-ARABS OF THE NEGEV

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • A Comparison of Family Functioning, Life and Marital Satisfaction, and Mental Health of Women in Polygamous and Monogamous Marriages:

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • The Cultural Mediator: Bridging the Gap Between a Non‐Western Community and Professional Social Work Practice

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • Family Therapy with a Multiparental/Multispousal Family

    Alean Al-Krenawi

  • The Impact of Intellectual Disability, Caregiver Burden, Family Functioning, Marital Quality, and Sense of Coherence.

    Alean Al‐Krenawi;John R. Graham;Fakir Al Gharaibeh

  • Islamic theology and prayer: Relevance for social work practice

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • Mental Health Aspects of Arab-Israeli Adolescents From Polygamous Versus Monogamous Families

    Alean Al-krenawi;John R. Graham;Vered Slonim-nevo

  • Success and failure among polygamous families: the experience of wives, husbands, and children.

    Vered Slonim-Nevo;Alean Al-Krenawi

  • Social Work Practice with Polygamous Families

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham;Salem Al-Krenawi

  • Analysis of trauma exposure, symptomatology and functioning in Jewish Israeli and Palestinian adolescents

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham;Yaniv Kanat-Maymon

  • Divorce Among Muslim Arab Women in Israel

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • Principles of Social Work Practice in the Muslim Arab World

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • Spirit Possession and Exorcism in the Treatment of a Bedouin Psychiatric Patient

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • Somatization Among Bedouin-Arab Women

    Alean Al-Krenawi;John R. Graham

  • Learning Achievement, Social Adjustment, and Family Conflict Among Bedouin-Arab Children From Polygamous and Monogamous Families

    Alean Al-krenawi;Ernie S. Lightman

Frequent Co-Authors

Rachel Lev-Wiesel
Rachel Lev-Wiesel University of Haifa
Yaniv Kanat-Maymon
Yaniv Kanat-Maymon Reichman University

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