THE CYBER-QAREEN IN THE AGE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AN EXPANDED THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK IN CYBER PSYCHOLOGY
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https://doi.org/10.20319/icrlsh.2026.0614Keywords:
Cyber-Qareen, Artificial Intelligence, Cyberpsychology, Digital Identity, Cyber EthicsAbstract
This study presents an expanded theoretical framework for the concept of the Cyber-Qareen in light of contemporary developments in artificial intelligence and cyberpsychology. Building on the traditional religious and psychological notion of the Qareen as a spiritual and psychological companion reflecting the inner self, the paper reconceptualizes the Cyber-Qareen as a virtual and algorithmically mediated extension of human identity within intelligent interactive environments. The study is based on an analytical review of Arabic and international literature and proposes a tripartite interpretive model (psychological–technological–ethical). It examines the implications of this model for identity, behavior, and awareness, emphasizing the necessity of developing ethical and educational practices to manage the Cyber-Qareen responsibly in education, psychotherapy, and digital media.
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