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Dr Amina Ali

Formerly at Lancaster University

  1. 2013
  2. Published

    Neuropsychological testing in a rural African school-age population: evaluating contributions to variability in test performance

    Kitsao-Wekulo, P. K., Holding, P. A., Taylor, H. G., Abubakar, A. & Connolly, K., 12/2013, In: Assessment. 20, 6, p. 776-784 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  3. Published

    Attachment and psychological well-being among adolescents with and without disabilities in Kenya: the mediating role of identity formation

    Abubakar, A., Alonso-Arbiol, I., Van de Vijver, F. J. R., Murugami, M., Mazrui, L. & Arasa, J., 10/2013, In: Journal of Adolescence. 36, 5, p. 849-857 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  4. Published

    The performance of children prenatally exposed to HIV on the A-not-B task in Kilifi, Kenya: a preliminary study

    Abubakar, A., Holding, P., Van Baar, A., Newton, C. R. J. C., Van de Vijver, F. J. R. & Espy, K. A., 09/2013, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 10, 9, p. 4132-4142 11 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  5. Published

    Prevalence and correlates of common mental disorders among mothers of young children in Kilimanjaro Region of Tanzania

    Uriyo, J. G., Abubakar, A., Swai, M., Msuya, S. E. & Stray-Pedersen, B., 3/07/2013, In: PLoS ONE. 8, 7, 7 p., e69088.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  6. Published

    Cultural factors in the aetiology, transmission, expression and management of ill-health in Africa

    Abubakar, A. & Van de Vijver, F. J. R., 2013, Cross cultural psychology: an Africentric perspective . Tchombe, T. M. S., Nsamenang, A. B., Keller, H. & Fülöp, M. (eds.). Limbe, Cameroon: Design house

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  7. Published

    Ethnotheories on sub-optimal child development at the Kenyan coast: maternal and paternal perspectives

    Abubakar, A., Van Baar, A., Fischer, R., Gona, J. K., Bomu, G. & Newton, C. R. J. C., 2013, ISSBD bulletin, supplement to International Journal of Behavioural Development.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter

  8. Published

    Nutrition as an important mediator of the impact of background variables on outcome in middle childhood

    Kitsao-Wekulo, P., Holding, P., Taylor, H. G., Abubakar, A., Kvalsvig, J. & Connolly, K., 2013, In: Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. 7, 11 p., 713.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  9. Published

    Procedures for translating and evaluating equivalence in questionnaires for use in cross-cultural studies

    Abubakar, A., Dimitrova, R., Adams, B. G., Jordanov, V. & Stefenel, D., 2013, Bulletin of Transilvania University of Brasov.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)

  10. Published

    Psychosocial aspects of malnutrition among African children: antecedents, consequences, and interventions

    Abubakar, A., 2013, Neuropsychology in the African context: risk and resilience. Boivin, M. J. & Giordani, B. (eds.). New York: Springer, p. 181-202 22 p. (Specialty Topics in Pediatric Neuropsychology).

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  11. Published

    Socio-cultural determinants of health-seeking behaviour on the Kenyan coast: a qualitative study

    Abubakar, A., Van Baar, A., Fischer, R., Bomu, G., Gona, J. K. & Newton, C. R., 2013, In: PLoS ONE. 8, 11, p. e71998

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  12. 2012
  13. Published

    Prevalence and risk factors for poor nutritional status among children in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania

    Abubakar, A., Uriyo, J., Msuya, S. E., Swai, M. & Stray-Pedersen, B., 10/2012, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 9, 10, p. 3506-3518 13 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  14. Published

    Development and validation of the Kilifi Epilepsy Beliefs and Attitude Scale

    Mbuba, C. K., Abubakar, A., Hartley, S., Odermatt, P., Newton, C. R. & Carter, J. A., 08/2012, In: Epilepsy and Behavior. 24, 4, p. 480-487 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  15. Published

    The factor structure of the 12-item General Health Questionnaire in a literate Kenyan population

    Abubakar, A. & Fischer, R., 08/2012, In: Stress and Health. 28, 3, p. 248-254 7 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  16. Published

    Measurement invariance of the Multigroup Ethnic Identity Measure (MEIM) across Bulgarian, Dutch and Greek samples

    Mastrotheodoros, S., Dimitrova, R., Motti-stefanidi, F., Abubakar, A. & Van De Schoot, R., 1/07/2012, In: European Journal of Developmental Psychology. 9, 4, p. 508-515 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  17. Published

    Development and validation of the Kilifi Stigma Scale for Epilepsy in Kenya

    Mbuba, C. K., Abubakar, A., Odermatt, P., Newton, C. R. & Carter, J. A., 05/2012, In: Epilepsy and Behavior. 24, 1, p. 81-85 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  18. Published

    Behavioral problems in children with epilepsy in rural Kenya

    Kariuki, S. M., Abubakar, A., Holding, P. A., Mung'ala-Odera, V., Chengo, E., Kihara, M., Neville, B. G. & Newton, C. R. J. C., 01/2012, In: Epilepsy and Behavior. 23, 1, p. 41-46 6 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  19. Published

    Ethnic identity, acculturation orientations and psychological well-being among adolescents of immigrant background in Kenya

    Abubakar, A., Van de Vijver, F. J. R., Mazrui, L., Arasa, J. & Murugami, M., 2012, Impact of immigration on children's development. Garcia-Coll, C. (ed.). Karger, p. 49-63 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  20. Published

    Growing up positive: opportunities and challenges faced by Kenyan adolescents living with HIV

    Abubakar, A., 2012, In: International Journal of Psychology. 47, Supplement 1, p. 476 1 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineMeeting abstract

  21. Published

    Socioeconomic status, anthropometric status and developmental outcomes of East-African Children

    Abubakar, A. & Van de Vijver, F. J. R., 2012, Handbook of anthropometry: physical measures of human form in health and disease. Preedy, V. R. (ed.). New York: Springer, p. 2679-2693 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  22. Published

    Young people's topography of musical functions: personal, social and cultural experiences with music across genders and six societies

    Boer, D., Fischer, R., Tekman, H. G., Abubakar, A., Njenga, J. & Zenger, M., 2012, In: International Journal of Psychology. 47, 5, p. 355-369 15 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  23. 2011
  24. Published

    Infant-mother attachment can be improved through group intervention: a preliminary evaluation in Spain in a non-randomized controlled trial

    Torres, B., Alonso-Arbiol, I., Cantero, M. J. & Abubakar, A., 11/2011, In: Spanish Journal of Psychology. 14, 2, p. 630-638 9 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  25. Published

    Maternal perceptions of factors contributing to severe under-nutrition among children in a rural African setting

    Abubakar, A., Holding, P., Mwangome, M. & Maitland, K., 01/2011, In: Rural and Remote Health. 11, 1, 1423.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  26. Published

    Validation of the Infant-Toddler HOME Inventory among households in low income communities at the Kenyan Coast

    Holding, P., Abubakar, A., Van Baar, A., Obiero, E. & Van de Vijver, F. J. R., 2011, Rendering borders obsolete: cross-cultural and cultural psychology as an interdisciplinary, multi-method endeavor. Bremen: International Association for Cross-Cultural Psychology

    Research output: Contribution in Book/Report/Proceedings - With ISBN/ISSNChapter (peer-reviewed)peer-review

  27. 2010
  28. Published

    Children at risk for developmental delay can be recognised by stunting, being underweight, ill health, little maternal schooling or high gravidity

    Abubakar, A., Holding, P., Van de Vijver, F. J. R., Newton, C. & Van Baar, A., 06/2010, In: Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. 51, 6, p. 652-659 8 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineJournal articlepeer-review

  29. Published

    A review of ‘the Neurobehavioral and social-emotional development of infants and children’. by E. Tronick. W.W.W. Norton & Company, New York, 2007. ISBN 9780393705171

    Abubakar, A., 03/2010, In: Infant and Child Development. 19, 2, p. 217-221 5 p.

    Research output: Contribution to Journal/MagazineBook/Film/Article review

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