- Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
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Community Empowerment adalah salah satu strategi utama Kempen Perangi Dadah Habis-Habisan oleh Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK). Ia adalah satu agenda untuk merekayasa komuniti bertujuan memberi kesedaran tentang tanggungjawab komuniti... more
Community Empowerment adalah salah satu strategi utama Kempen Perangi Dadah Habis-Habisan oleh Agensi Antidadah Kebangsaan (AADK). Ia adalah satu agenda untuk merekayasa komuniti bertujuan memberi kesedaran tentang tanggungjawab komuniti dalam membanteras penyalahgunaan dadah. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneroka kesedaran komuniti terhadap bahaya penyalahgunaan dadah di negeri Sabah. Pendekatan kualitatif menggunakan temu-bual semi berstruktur dan kajian kes telah digunakan sebagai kaedah kajian. Seramai 35 peserta dari komuniti Sabah (N=35) telah terlibat. Dalam kajian ini. kesedaran komuniti diukur melalui empat dimensi, iaitu pengetahuan komuniti, suasana komuniti, kepimpinan dan penilaian keberkesanan program. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan ahli komuniti mempunyai kesedaran tinggi mengenai bahaya penyalahgunaan dadah, kesedaran tinggi tentang peranan komuniti dalam pencegahan dan kesedaran tinggi untuk terlibat secara aktif dalam membanteras penyalahgunaan dadah dalam komuniti merek...
This qualitative study was conducted to explore the constructivist learning approach, motivation and student character formation in the teaching and learning of the Literary Component (LC) in Malay language using drama techniques. This... more
This qualitative study was conducted to explore the constructivist learning approach, motivation and student character formation in the teaching and learning of the Literary Component (LC) in Malay language using drama techniques. This study was conducted at a secondary school in Tambunan, Sabah and involved six informants who were second-grade students who followed LC teaching and learning using drama techniques. The data collection methods used are interviews, structured observations and document analysis. The findings of the study found that the use of drama techniques involving five constructivist learning approaches had a positive impact on student motivation and character formation. Students were found to gain intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation after following this drama technique. Ethical values are found as an aspect formed in the student's character. The findings of the study show that drama techniques using a constructivist learning approach have a positive ...
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Pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian memainkan peranan yang amat penting semasa berdepan dengan pandemik COVID-19. Kini, pembelajaran dalam talian bukan hanya sebagai bahan bantu mengajar tetapi sudah dikira sebagai kaedah utama dalam... more
Pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian memainkan peranan yang amat penting semasa berdepan dengan pandemik COVID-19. Kini, pembelajaran dalam talian bukan hanya sebagai bahan bantu mengajar tetapi sudah dikira sebagai kaedah utama dalam proses pengajaran dan pembelajaran (PdP). Namun demikian pelbagai cabaran perlu dihadapi dan kesanggupan serta kejayaan melaksanakan pengajaran dan pembelajaran dalam talian bergantung kepada beberapa faktor seperti sokongan sosial, sokongan kendiri dan juga bebanan emosi yang perlu diurus dengan baik khususnya golongan mahasiswa. Tujuan kajian ini adalah untuk mengkaji kebolehpercayaan dan kesahan instrumen. Bagi tujuan tersebut, borang soal selidik telah diedarkan dan seramai 263 orang pelajar terlibat dalam kajian ini (44 = pelajar lelaki, 219 = pelajar perempuan). Instrumen yang telah digunakan adalah Medical Outcomes Study Social Support Survey (MOS-SSS), Interpersonal Self-Support Scale for Adolescent Students (SSPS-AS) dan Emotion Regulation...
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This research aimed to investigate the contributions of emotions and Emotional Intelligence (EI) to social work practice with children and families in Malaysia. A mixture of methods within an ethnographic approach was used. The Assessing... more
This research aimed to investigate the contributions of emotions and Emotional Intelligence (EI) to social work practice with children and families in Malaysia. A mixture of methods within an ethnographic approach was used. The Assessing Emotions Scale (AES) (Schutte et al., 2007) was completed by 105 child social workers. The levels of EI and differences in EI according to certain demographic characteristics were identified. Individual interviews with 25 child social workers were conducted to explore their perceptions concerning emotions and EI in the workplace. Observations were carried out over a period of three months to investigate how emotions were expressed in terms of behaviour. The quantitative results showed that levels of EI were high (mean=131.69, SD=12.483). The workers were reported to be emotionally intelligent in perceiving emotions, dealing with their own and others’ emotions and utilising emotions in their professional conduct. There were no significant differences...
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of knowledge and attitude on firms’ commitment to Halal standard practices in a developing nation’s food sector. Additionally, the moderating effect of gender on this association... more
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of knowledge and attitude on firms’ commitment to Halal standard practices in a developing nation’s food sector. Additionally, the moderating effect of gender on this association is explored. Design/methodology/approach The partial least squares-structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) technique is used to analyse the results of a self-administered questionnaire completed by 200 internal Halal executive officers of multinational corporations and small and medium enterprises in a developing nation’s food sector. Findings The empirical findings reflect the significant role of attitude in influencing firms’ commitment to Halal standard compliance in the food sector and thereby contribute towards improving organisational performance. In more detail, male respondents were more likely than female respondents to have a favourable attitude toward Halal standards in the food industry. Additionally, a positive attitude can influence ho...
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The relationship between economic hardship, self esteem and parental
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The present research aimed to investigate the perceptions of the Malaysian Child Social Workers on emotions in their professional practice i.e. decision-making processes. Traditionally, decision-making is viewed as a rational process... more
The present research aimed to investigate the perceptions of the Malaysian Child Social Workers on emotions in their professional practice i.e. decision-making processes. Traditionally, decision-making is viewed as a rational process where reason indicates the best way to achieve a goal. However, many philosophers, neuroscientists and psychologists emphasise that the role of emotions in decision making is not exempted. The overall research strategy was ethnographic. The researchers used a mixture of methods including individual interviews, participant observation, and a questionnaire. The research was conducted in three locations in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Petaling and Kota Kinabalu. Participants consisted of child protectors and rehabilitation officers from the Malaysia Welfare Department and medical social workers in hospitals. This paper presents an analysis of individual interviews in the three locations. A total of twenty-five interviews were conducted (twelve male, thirteen fe...
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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the structural relationship between the emotional and social support provided for individuals with caring responsibilities for elderly relatives, and the quality of care actually delivered.... more
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the structural relationship between the emotional and social support provided for individuals with caring responsibilities for elderly relatives, and the quality of care actually delivered. In addition, the moderating role of gender is explored. Design/methodology/approach A quantitative research design was utilised in which 200 usable questionnaires were collected from 250 respondents comprised of young adults who adopt a caregiving roles in respect of elderly parents or other close elderly relatives. The structural equation modelling (SEM) technique was selected for data analysis, and the Analysis of moment structure software version 21 was used. Findings The SEM results revealed that emotional support for caregivers was the most important predictor affecting the intergenerational care of multi-ethnic elderly people. Additionally, a moderation analysis revealed that the relative influence in this connection was more pronounced among ...
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This quantitative research attempts to examine the relationships between economic hardship, self-esteem, and parental behavior among low-income mothers. Specifically, the objectives of this research are to: 1) measure the relationship... more
This quantitative research attempts to examine the relationships between economic hardship, self-esteem, and parental behavior among low-income mothers. Specifically, the objectives of this research are to: 1) measure the relationship between economic hardship and self-esteem; 2) measure the relationship between economic hardship and parental behavior; 3) measure the relationship between self-esteem and parental behavior; and 4) measure the relationshipbetween demographic aspects such as age and level of income with economic hardship, selfesteem and parental behavior. This research is based on a survey of 110 low-income mothers residing in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The instrument consisted of three dimensions: Economic Strain Questionnaire (ESQ) was used to measure economic hardship; Self-Esteem Inventories (SEI) to measure self-esteem; and Parent’s Report Scale (PR) to measure parental behavior. The validity and reliability of the entire three dimensions has been measured. The data was...
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This study aims to identify the psychological and social supports on intergenerational relationships among adult children who care for the elderly (parents) in the multi-ethnic community of Sabah. The objective of the study was to examine... more
This study aims to identify the psychological and social supports on intergenerational relationships among adult children who care for the elderly (parents) in the multi-ethnic community of Sabah. The objective of the study was to examine the influence of emotional and social support on the intergenerational relationship in the elderly care. There are 200 questionnaires that can be used from 250 respondents consisting of young adults who play the role of guardians of the elderly. Three sets of questionnaires were used in this study: the Parent-Child Interaction Questionnaire-Revised (PACHIQ-R) (Lange, 2001) questionnaire was adapted in this study is the current version of the results of the modification from the First Phase version of The Parent- Child Interaction Questionnaire (PACHIQ) (Lange, Blonk…
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This paper is based on literature review on the legal, political and social context of Malaysia regarding child welfare and social work. Children are an asset and younger generations will become the leaders of the country in future. In... more
This paper is based on literature review on the legal, political and social context of Malaysia regarding child welfare and social work. Children are an asset and younger generations will become the leaders of the country in future. In the Malaysian context, a variety of factors impact on how children are defined. These include the Islamic perspective, local cultural practices, approaches based on biological growth and relevant legislation. Such varying definitions can cause confusion in the application of law and could result in injustice. When talking regarding the social problems concerning children in Malaysia, there include abuse, neglect, abandonment of babies, street children, children beyond parental control, children involved with crime, underage marriage, prostitution and child trafficking. However, the shortage of professional social workers who can effectively manage abuse and child neglect cases is a serious problem.
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The present research aimed to investigate the use of emotions and emotional regulation in child and family practice in a Malaysian context.The interrelationship between emotion and emotional regulation and cultural context were... more
The present research aimed to investigate the use of emotions and emotional regulation in child and family practice in a Malaysian context.The interrelationship between emotion and emotional regulation and cultural context were explored.The overall research strategy was ethnographic.The researchers used a mixture of methods including individual interviews, participant observation, and a questionnaire.The research was conducted in three locations in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur, Petaling and Kota Kinabalu. Participants consisted of child protectors and rehabilitation officers from the Malaysia Welfare Department and medical social workers in hospitals. This paper presents an analysis of individual interviews in the three locations.A total of twenty-five interviews were conducted (twelve male, thirteen female; age range 29-51). Data were analysed using thematic analysis (Braun & Clarke, 2006).The research findings show that societal and professional cultures have influenced how child social...
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ABSTRAKKajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti sokongan psikologi dan sosial ke atas hubungan intergenerasi dalam kalangan anak dewasa yang menjaga warga tua (ibu bapa) dalam komuniti pelbagai etnik di Sabah. Objektif kajian adalah... more
ABSTRAKKajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti sokongan psikologi dan sosial ke atas hubungan intergenerasi dalam kalangan anak dewasa yang menjaga warga tua (ibu bapa) dalam komuniti pelbagai etnik di Sabah. Objektif kajian adalah untuk mengkaji pengaruh sokongan emosi dan sosial ke atas hubungan intergenerasi antara penjaga dengan golongan tua. Reka bentuk penyelidikan kuantitatif telah digunakan dalam kajian ini. Terdapat 200 soal selidik yang boleh digunakan daripada 250 responden yang terdiri daripada orang dewasa muda yang memainkan peranan sebagai penjaga orang tua. Tiga set soal selidik telah digunakan dalam kajian ini iaitu soal selidik Parent- Child Interaction Questionnaire-Revised (PACHIQ-R) (Lange, 2001) bagi mengukur hubungan intergenerasi dan soal selidik The Emotional Support Scale (ESS) yang dibangunkan oleh Hisada, Seng dan Minoguchi (1989) bagi mengukur sokongan psikologi, manakala Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ) oleh Sarason, Levine dan Basham (1983) bagi m...
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This study aimed to examine whether organizational size plays a role as a moderator of the relationship between halal standards practices and organizational performance. The study was also conducted to look at organizational... more
This study aimed to examine whether organizational size plays a role as a moderator of the relationship between halal standards practices and organizational performance. The study was also conducted to look at organizational performance differences for multinationals and medium-sized enterprises among halal food entrepreneurs in Malaysia. A total of 241 organizations through the Internal Halal Committee for the multinational (n = 69) and medium-sized enterprises (n = 172) in Malaysia were involved as respondents in the cross-sectional survey method using selected survey tools. Reliability and validity of the questionnaire were performed and cronbach's alpha values were within the generally accepted range (0.87 to 0.94). The data were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package For Social Science (SPSS) software version 21.0 The study findings show that i) organizational size acts as a moderator between the relationship between halal standard practices for halal operations and orga...
This conceptual paper emphasizes roles and responsibilities of parents towards children particularly teenagers. Currently, Malaysia shows an increasing of teenagers’ involvement in social problems. The increasing of social problem is... more
This conceptual paper emphasizes roles and responsibilities of parents towards children particularly teenagers. Currently, Malaysia shows an increasing of teenagers’ involvement in social problems. The increasing of social problem is believed due to lack of roles and responsibilities played by parents especially for dual-career families. Besides that other problem contributed to the increasing of social problems was less communication between parents and children. Therefore, this paper also emphasizes the role of communication in effort to build a good and harmoniousrelationship between parents and teenagers and outlines the roles and responsibilities of parents towards children and families.
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This paper based on literature review relates to emotions, emotional intelligence (EI) and their contributions to working relationships and decision-making processes are explored, particularly in social work settings. Little research has... more
This paper based on literature review relates to emotions, emotional intelligence (EI) and their contributions to working relationships and decision-making processes are explored, particularly in social work settings. Little research has been conducted regarding emotion and Emotional Intelligence in the social work context. However, other caring professions such as health and nursing placed great emphasis on the importance of EI in their practice. Illness and healing processes occur within the context of relationships, and relationships are important frameworks for conceptualizing health care. This paper therefore aims to reveal the potential contributions of EI to working relationships with clients and decision-making processes in social work. This paper may provide some useful information for individuals and organizations as to how they can benefit from such contributions in order to develop more effective social work practices.