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Academic antecedents of Depression and Anxiety among school Staff in Amsterdam: Interplay of Psychological Capital and Emotional Support Bachar Kahil
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 8, Issue 3, September 2023
Publisher : Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26500/JARSSH-08-2023-0301

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Aim: This study aims to investigate the effects of academic stress factors on anxiety and depression in Amsterdam school personnel, as well as the role played by psychological capital, emotional support, and depression cognitive behavioral theory.Methodology: The study used a quantitative and longitudinal research approach, staff members and teachers who work in private schools in Amsterdam, Netherlands, provided data for the survey using a convenient sample technique. At Time1, longitudinal data was gathered, and 300 individuals’ demographic information was gathered along with the independent factors. The same participants’ data for the moderator, mediator, and DVS was gathered at time 2. At time 2, we had 275 completed surveys. We were left with a final response rate of 235 after excluding the incomplete and partially filled responses. A total of 235 full paired responses or 59% of the total were received and will be considered for data analysis.Findings: The research revealed significant results for all proposed and tested relationships in the study. Academic stress and anxiety influence on depression while psychological capital and emotional support helped to buffer the negative impact of anxiety and stress on depression among school staff and teachers.Implications/Novel Contribution: The study provided key policy directions for policy makers and school educators to manage depression among staff and how to manage it properly. In addition to benefiting educators and researchers, this research study will advance the field and benefit children and parents because they are actual stakeholders.
Pathways to success: Exploring the mediating roles of affective learning and intellectual engagement in academic achievement Bachar Kahil
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 10, Issue 2, June 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26500/JARSSH-10-2025-0204

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Aim: The current study aim to investigate academic self-efficacy with mediating role of affective learning involvement and intellectual engagement on student’s satisfaction and learning performance. Methodology: Using a straightforward sample procedure, 415 participants who answered a self-reported questionnaire were selected to take part in the study. PLS-SEM was used to test the hypotheses. Findings: The result shows that academic self-efficacy has significant and negative impact on affective learning involvement and intellectual engagement. Therefore, moderating impact of academic diligence significantly and positively impact on academic self-efficacy with affective learning involvement and intellectual engagement. Also, mediating impact of affective learning involvement and intellectual engagement significantly and negatively impact among academic self-efficacy and student’s satisfaction and learning performance. Implications/Novel Contribution: According to this study, management in higher education must create effective and efficient rules that incorporate students’ learning performance, academic diligence, and academic self-efficacy. This study is one of the first to examine a paradigm that incorporates academic self-efficacy, affective learning involvement, intellectual engagement, student’s satisfaction and learning performance in a university setting from the standpoint of a developing nation.
Beyond Benefiting the Bottom Line: Unpacking the Indirect Effects of Specific CSR Orientations on Work-Life Balance and Engagement Bachar Kahil
Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2025
Publisher : Journal of Advanced Research in Social Sciences and Humanities

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26500/JARSSH-10-2025-0302

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Aim: The current study aims that CSR dimensions (employees, customers, community, environment and government) significantly impact on work-life balance and work engagement, as well as mediated moderation effects of organizational dehumanization and perceived organizational support among hospitality industry employees in Netherland. Methodology: Drawing with social exchange theory, four-star and five star hotels in the specific Dutch cities of Amsterdam and Rotterdam, data collected 360 employees in hospitality industry and using SmartPLS for data analysis. Findings: The findings shows that organizational dehumanization mediates the relationship among CSR dimensions (employees, customers, community, environment and government) with work-life balance and work engagement. Furthermore, perceived organizational support moderates the relationship on organizational dehumanization with work-life balance and work engagement. Implications/Novel Contribution: The findings emphasize the need for hospitality industry to consider CSR dimensions as a strategic intervention to build the work engagement and work-life balance to bridge the research gap. This study discusses the theoretical and practical implications, policy directions and provides suggestions for future research.