PhD Dissertation Defense Examines Relationship Between Irritability and Emotional Intelligence

The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the Main Center of the Islamic University of Minnesota held an academic defense of the doctoral dissertation submitted by researcher Ruba Mahmoud Dawoud, entitled “Irritability and Its Relationship to Emotional Intelligence and Marital Adjustment among Married Women in Doha.” The dissertation was submitted as part of the PhD program in the Department of Family Counseling at the College of Educational Sciences, reflecting the University’s commitment to supporting psychological and family studies that address important societal needs.

The study examined the relationship between irritability, emotional intelligence, and marital adjustment among married women in Doha. It adopted a scholarly approach that connected psychological variables with family-related dimensions, aiming to enhance academic understanding of the factors influencing the quality of family relationships and marital stability, while exploring how the findings could contribute to the development of relevant counseling and educational programs.

The dissertation was defended before an academic committee chaired by Dr. Laith Al-Zawahreh, Head of the Department of Family Counseling. Dr. Farhan Lafi Al-Nuwairan served as the dissertation supervisor, while Dr. Ahmed Al-Zawahreh served as the internal examiner and Dr. Walaa Al-Sayegh as the external examiner. The committee reviewed the study’s various components, methodology, and findings and provided a number of scholarly observations and recommendations aimed at enriching the dissertation and strengthening its academic and research value.

The defense featured an academic discussion addressing various dimensions of the topic and its significance in the field of family counseling, with particular emphasis on the importance of studies examining psychological factors that influence family relationships. Such research can contribute to improving counseling practices and enhancing the quality of programs designed to support families and communities.

The dissertation defense is part of the series of academic defenses organized by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the Islamic University of Minnesota, reaffirming the University’s commitment to supporting rigorous scientific research and encouraging specialized studies in psychological and family fields. These efforts contribute to enriching academic knowledge and providing scholarly perspectives that can help address contemporary societal issues.