Assist. Prof. Dr. Walaa Badawy is an accomplished Associate Professor of Psychology at King Khalid University and the Faculty of Arts at Menoufia University, Egypt, specializing in clinical psychology and psychotherapy. Her research focuses on cognitive-behavioral therapy, addiction psychology, emotional regulation, epilepsy-related psychological disorders, and mental health promotion among vulnerable populations. She has published extensively in leading international journals, contributing to areas such as resilience, artificial intelligence in healthcare, educational psychology, and geriatric mental health. Dr. Badawy’s scholarly work integrates psychological science with applied clinical practice, emphasizing evidence-based interventions to improve well-being and quality of life. She has supervised postgraduate students, served as an international peer reviewer for high-impact journals including Scientific Reports, BMC Health Services Research, and Anxiety and Depression, and is listed in the AD Scientific Index for her academic influence. Beyond research, she has delivered numerous training workshops on psychotherapy, mental health awareness, and academic counseling, reflecting her commitment to professional development and community service. Her professional memberships span global organizations such as the Society of Addiction Psychology, the International Society of Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Professionals, the Saudi Psychological Association, the American Society of Addiction Medicine, and the Egyptian Association of Psychologists. Through her multidisciplinary expertise, leadership roles in academic committees, and active engagement in conferences and community initiatives, Dr. Badawy continues to advance the field of clinical and applied psychology, fostering psychological resilience, ethical practice, and evidence-based therapeutic innovation.
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Featured Publications
Badawy, W., & Shaban, M. (2025). Exploring geriatric nurses’ perspectives on the adoption of AI in elderly care: A qualitative study. Geriatric Nursing, 41–49.
Badawy, W., Helal, M. M. I., Hashim, A., Zinhom, H., & Shaban, M. (2025). Ethical boundaries and data‐sharing practices in AI‐enhanced nursing: An Arab perspective. International Nursing Review, 72(1), e70013.
Badawy, W., & Shaban, M. (2025). Intergenerational relationships and their impact on social resilience amongst Arab society elderly populations: A qualitative exploration. Journal of Clinical Nursing.
Badawy, W., Shaban, M., Elsayed, H. H., & Hashim, A. (2025). Eco-conscious nursing: Qualitative analysis of nurses’ engagement with environmental sustainability in healthcare. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 20(2), 137–147.
Badawy, W., & Shaban, M. (2025). Educational interventions to enhance empathy in undergraduate nursing students: An integrative review. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.