Dr Aiman El Asam
Faculties, deparments and locations
- Faculty of Business and Social Sciences
- Department of Psychology
- School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Penrhyn Road
Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology
- Email:
- a.elasam@kingston.ac.uk
About
As an Associate Professor in Forensic Psychology, I teach and supervise undergraduate and postgraduate students, specialising in general psychology, forensic psychology, and criminology. My teaching portfolio encompasses a broad range of subjects, spanning from the intricacies of Forensic Psychology to the fields of Counselling Psychology and the ever-evolving domain of Cyber-Psychology.
Beyond my role in education, I am a committed researcher and a member of national and international research groups. Over the years, I have effectively managed and led external and internal research grants, primarily focusing on issues related to cyberbullying, online risks, and psychopathology among children and adolescents. These resources have enabled me to conduct comprehensive investigations into the pressing challenges faced by today's youth in our dynamic digital landscape, especially within the context of social media and online gaming platforms.
Qualifications
- BSc Psychology
- MSc Applied Forensic Psychology
- PhD Forensic Psychology
Domains
My primary research interests currently centre on online safety education and practices, with a focus on the experiences of digital risks and their intricate connections with prevalent mental health disorders. I am particularly intrigued by the interplay between physical disabilities, special educational needs (SEN), and psychological wellbeing in shaping the digital experiences of children and adolescents. My research delves into specific topics such as online-based harassment, cyberbullying, victimisation, problematic internet use (PIU), internet-based addictions, exposure to extreme and radical internet content, cyber-scams, inappropriate image sharing, and social media safety policies.
My research extends its purview to explore the pivotal roles played by educational institutions, parents, social services, healthcare professionals and charitable organisations in educating and supporting children and adolescents as they navigate the challenges of digital risks and harms while simultaneously promoting positive digital usage.
In the realm of psychopathology and counselling psychology, my interests revolve around common mental health disorders. This includes a keen focus on conditions such as depression, generalised anxiety disorder, self-esteem issues, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Understanding the dynamics and nuances of these disorders is integral to my research endeavours, especially their association in shaping risky online use.
Additionally, I maintain a steadfast commitment to advancing our comprehension of forensic interviewing techniques for vulnerable children functioning as eyewitnesses. My special emphasis lies in the Cognitive Interview technique, which plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and reliability of information obtained from young witnesses.
Publications
The ‘Glaring Gap’ : practitioner experiences of integrating the digital lives of vulnerable young people into practice in England
El-Asam, Aiman, Lane, Rebecca, Pearson, Kelli and Katz, Adrienne, 2023, (26), 6, pp 1122-1142
Impact of chronic war trauma exposure on PTSD diagnosis from 2006 -2021 : a longitudinal study in Palestine
Altawil, Mohamed A. S., El-Asam, Aiman and Khadaroo, Ameerah, 2023, Middle East Current Psychiatry (30), pp 14
Psychological distress and its mediating effect on experiences of online risk : the case for vulnerable young people
El-Asam, Aiman, Lane, Rebecca and Katz, Adrienne, 2022, Frontiers in Education (7), pp 772051
The mediating role of bullying and victimisation on the relationship between problematic internet use and substance abuse among adolescents in the UK : the parent–child relationship as a moderator
Samara, Muthanna, Massarwi, Adeem Ahmad, El-Asam, Aiman, Hammuda, Sara, Smith, Peter K. and Morsi, Hisham, 2021, Frontiers in Psychiatry (12), pp 493385
Transition outcomes for young people discharged from adolescent medium secure services in England : a qualitative study exploring adolescents' and carers' experiences
Livanou, Maria I, Bull, Marcus, Lane, Rebecca, D'Souza, Sophie, El Asam, Aiman and Singh, Swaran P, 2021, Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry (26), 4, pp 1227-1242
Children’s services for the digital age : a qualitative study into current procedures and online risks among service users
El-Asam, Aiman, Katz, Adrienne, Street, Cathy, Nazar, Nijina M. and Livanou, Maria, 2021, Children and Youth Services Review (122), pp 105872
How can bullying victimisation lead to lower academic achievement? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the mediating role of cognitive-motivational factors
Samara, Muthanna, Da Silva Nascimento, Bruna, El-Asam, Aiman, Hammuda, Sara and Khattab, Nabil, 2021, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (18), 5, pp e2209
Practitioners' perceptions, attitudes, and challenges around bullying and cyberbullying
Samara, Muthanna, Nascimento, Bruna Da Silva, El Asam, Aiman, Smith, Peter, Hammuda, Sara, Morsi, Hisham and Al-Muhannadi, Hamda, 2020, International Journal of Emotional Education (12), 2, pp 8-25
Examining the psychological wellbeing of refugee children and the role of friendship and bullying
Samara, Muthanna, El Asam, Aiman, Khadaroo, Ameerah and Hammuda, Sara, 2020, British Journal of Educational Psychology (90), 2, pp 301-329
Problematic internet use and mental health among British children and adolescents
El Asam, Aiman, Samara, Muthanna and Terry, Philip, 2019, Addictive Behaviors (90), pp 428-436
The effectiveness of therapeutic and psychological intervention programs in PTC-GAZA
Altawil, Mohamad A. S., El Asam, Aiman and Khadaroo, Ameerah, 2018, (11), 4, pp 473-486
Vulnerable young people and their experience of online risks
El Asam, Aiman and Katz, Adrienne, 2018, Human–Computer Interaction (33), 4, pp 281-304
Bullying and cyberbullying : their legal status and use in psychological assessment
Samara, Muthanna, Burbidge, Vicky, El Asam, Aiman, Foody, Mairead, Smith, Peter K. and Morsi, Hisham, 2017, International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (14), 12, pp 1449
A review of cyberbullying legislation in Qatar : considerations for policy makers and educators
Foody, Mairead, Samara, Muthanna, El Asam, Aiman, Morsi, Hisham and Khattab, Azhar, 2017, International Journal of Law and Psychiatry (50), pp 45-51
Cyberbullying and the law : a review of psychological and legal challenges
El Asam, Aiman and Samara, Muthanna, 2016, Computers in Human Behavior (65), pp 127-141
The cognitive interview as memory enhancing technique among Arab Children
El Asam, Aiman and Samara, Muthanna, 2015, Journal of Criminal Psychology (5), 4, pp 233-248
The cognitive interview : improving recall and reducing misinformation among Arab children
El Asam, Aiman and Samara, Muthanna, 2015, Journal of Forensic Psychology Practice (15), 5, pp 449-477
Bullying and intervention in the Arab world
Samara, Muthanna and El Asam, Aiman (2020). In: Smith, Peter K., (eds.) and Norman, James O'Higgins, (eds.), The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Bullying. Wiley