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. 2021 Jul 9;61(1):23–63. doi: 10.1007/s10943-021-01324-4

Table 2.

Some of the main researchers who utilized a theoretical framework, theory, or a modal to design their research and clearly named the framework

Authors, Year, and Manuscript’s Name
(From the Most Recent Published Manuscript to the Previously Published Manuscript)
Theoretical Framework, Theory, or Modal Visual Concept Map Method
Tanhan & Strack, 2020. Online photovoice to explore and advocate for Muslim biopsychosocial spiritual wellbeing and issues: Ecological systems theory and ally development. Current Psychology Ecological systems theory and ally development Not available Qualitative
Tanhan & Francisco, 2019. Muslims and mental health concerns: A social ecological model perspective. Journal of Community Psychology Social ecological theory and ally development Available Mixed
Manejwala & Abu-Ras, 2019. Microaggressions on the university campus and the undergraduate experiences of Muslim south Asian women. Journal of Muslim Mental Health

Moustakas’s

(1994) transcendental phenomenological approach

Not available Qualitative
Yildiz et al., 2019. Adaptation of a Muslim spiritual attachment scale (God attachment) for Turkish Muslims: a validity and reliability study. Mental Health, Religion & Culture Theory of attachment Not available Quantitative
Tanhan, 2019. Acceptance and commitment therapy with ecological systems theory: addressing Muslim mental health issues and wellbeing. Journal of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Acceptance and commitment therapy with ecological systems theory Not available Qualitative

Sultan et al., 2019. Moderating effects of personality traits in relationship between religious practices and mental health

of university students. Journal of Religion and Health

Five-factor modal Not available Quantitative
Alhomaizi et al., 2018. An exploration of the help-seeking behaviors of Arab-Muslims in the US: a socio-ecological approach. Journal of Muslim Mental Health

A socio-ecological

approach

Not available Qualitative
Phillips & Lauterbach, 2017. American Muslim immigrant mental health: The role of racism and mental health stigma. Journal of Muslim Mental Health Bronfenbrenner’s (1977) ecological systems theory Not available Qualitative
Martin, 2015. Perceived discrimination of Muslims in health care. Journal of Muslim Mental Health Transcultural caring dynamics in nursing and health care model Not available Quantitative
Thomas et al., 2015. Conceptualising mental health in the United Arab Emirates: The perspective of traditional healers. Mental Health, Religion & Culture Cultural relativism Not available Qualitative
Bhattacharyya et al., 2014. Social justice beyond the classroom: Responding to the marathon bombing’s Islamophobic aftermath. The Counseling Psychologist Ally development Not available Qualitative
Amri & Bemak, 2013. Mental health help-seeking behaviors of Muslim immigrants in the United States: overcoming social stigma and cultural mistrust. Journal of Muslim Mental Health Multi-phase model of psychotherapy, social justice and human rights Not available Qualitative
Nadal et al., 2012. Subtle and overt forms of Islamophobia: microaggressions toward Muslim Americans. Journal of Muslim Mental Health Religious microaggressions taxonomy Not available Qualitative
Tummala-Narra & Claudius, 2013. A qualitative examination of Muslim graduate international students’ experiences in the United States. International Perspectives in Psychology: Research, Practice, Consultation Grounded theory Not available Qualitative
Aloud & Rathur, 2009. Factors affecting attitudes toward seeking and using formal mental health and psychological services among Arab Muslim populations. Journal of Muslim Mental Health

Factors affecting Arab Muslim attitudes toward

formal mental health services,

Not available Quantitative
Hamdan, 2008. Cognitive restructuring: An Islamic perspective. Journal of Muslim Mental Health Cognitive restructuring, a particular form of cognitive therapy Not available Qualitative

Note We only considered peer-reviewed manuscripts published in English from 2002 to 2020, which may have led to the exclusion of some other resources. Full  details about each manuscript is provided in the reference list