Master’s Degree Awarded to Ms. Abeer Al-Raimi with Distinction in Social Work

Ms. Abeer Mansour Ali Al-Raimi ‎was awarded a Master’s Degree in Individual Service with an average of excellent and a grade of (95) for her thesis titled: Family Problems Resulting from Women’s Employment and the Role of Social Work: An Applied Study on Working Women at Sana’a University, which was submitted to the Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Humanities– Sana’a University. The MA defense was held on Thursday, May 21, 2026‎‎.

The MA Viva-voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
# Committee Members Designation Position
1 Prof. Abdulsalam Ahmed Al-Dar External Examiner Chair
2 Assoc. Prof. Sukaina Ahmed Hashem Main Supervisor Member
3 Dr. Fahd Mohammed Al-Ahmadi Internal Examiner Member

The thesis aimed to:
 Identify the family-related problems associated with women’s employment.
 Examine differences in family problems according to marital status, number of children, and educational level.
 Compare family problems experienced by married women working in administrative positions and those in academic positions at Sana’a University.
 Highlight the role of social work in mitigating family problems arising from women’s employment.
The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:
 There was a relative balance between women employed in administrative and academic positions, with administrative employees experiencing slightly higher levels of work-related pressures and their impact on family life.
 Economic and organizational burdens were identified as the most significant challenges facing working women.
 Social problems were primarily reflected in reduced social participation and weakened family communication due to work commitments.
 Health-related issues recorded the highest prevalence among the problems associated with women’s employment.
 Psychological challenges included increased stress, reduced concentration, and difficulties in emotional regulation, highlighting the need for social work interventions to support psychological well-being.
 Social workers at the university play a vital role in alleviating the difficulties faced by working women through professional intervention and support services.

In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:‎
 Providing family counseling services through qualified social workers at Sana’a University to diagnose family problems, offer professional interventions, and promote family stability.
 Strengthening the preventive role of social work through guidance and awareness programs before problems escalate.
 Designing specialized intervention programs tailored to the needs of working women, focusing on communication skills and conflict resolution.
 Promoting a culture of family dialogue and mutual understanding between spouses regarding work and family responsibilities.
 Providing workplace support services, such as childcare facilities, to reduce family-related stress and improve productivity.
 Enhancing legislation related to women’s employment to ensure family and psychological protection and support a healthy balance between professional and family roles.
 Encouraging further research and studies aimed at supporting working women and reducing family and occupational pressures.
The defense session was attended by a number of academics, researchers, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.