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PublicationThe effects of cognitive behavioural therapy group intervention on locus of control among drug abusers( 2023-04-24)The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects between Standard Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT(S)] and Brief Cognitive Behavioural Therapy [CBT(B)] on locus of control among drug abusers. The quasi-experimental design with two treatment group [CBT(S) and CBT(B)] and one control group (CG) and four repeated measurements (pre, post1, post 2, and post 3) were employed in this study. The sample of 108 drug abusers was chosen using purposive sampling procedure. Sample was then distributed randomly into three groups; CBT(S), CBT(B) and control group (KW). Each group consisted of 36 samples. Data were collected with standardized psychometric instruments, Internal Control Index. Data were analysed using two-way ANOVA repeated measurement. Result demonstrated significant differences among group CBT(S), CBT(B) and CG on locus of control mean score [F(2, 13.38)=200.4, p<.05]. The impact of study shows that CBT(S) and CBT(B) intervention are able to increase locus of control among the drug abusers.
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PublicationThe influence of health literacy on health outcomes: A systematic literature review perspective( 2021-05-03)Health literacy (HL) is an essential component of various literacies mentioned in the field of health and education, including cultural, technological, media and scientific literacies. It is important for motivating higher consumer engagement. Health literacy (HL) describes an intermediate outcome of health education and health promotion and refers to an individual's capacities, skills and motivation to make judgments and decisions in everyday life concerning healthcare, disease prevention and health promotion. The aim of this study was to systematically review the literature on health literacy and health outcomes as an evidence-based review of plausible causal pathways that could best explain well-established associations between limited health literacy and health outcomes globally. This research is based on past researches by employing the systematic review approach. 8 out of 825 articles has been identified for analytical purposes in tandem with the observed theme; the influence of health literacy on health outcomes.
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PublicationMedia literacy in Malaysia: A systematic review( 2023-04-24)Media literacy encompasses the practices that allow people to access, critically evaluate, and create or manipulate media. Media literacy has been defined differently in past studies, and it can be applied in traditional (print media, television, radio) and new media (Internet, video games, mobile telephony). There is a various study about media literacy in different demographic backgrounds and contexts. This present paper is designed to review media literacy in Malaysian contexts. This analysis has used a systematic literature review to map up the media literacy in Malaysia. A total of 13 articles were related to the research of media literacy in Malaysia. There are various methodologies used in that particular study as well the focus group of respondents also varied according to the contexts of the study. None articles have been published about the measurement of media literacy in the Malaysian context. Therefore there is a need for Malaysian researchers to explore and established the framework of media literacy by considering all important indicators to address issues and challenges related to the media environment.
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PublicationFactors contributing to online gaming addiction: A cross-sectional survey among university students( 2021-05-03)In the new era of technology, an increasing number of people are starting to use the internet and at the same time, online gaming or online video games have become extremely popular among the young generation of youths, especially students. Online gaming will give the youths or students an escape from reality and most of them will get an addictive, adrenaline rush when they are facing a new challenge in a game. Online gaming addiction is still a mysterious problem in social life and people find it hard to regulate their time spent online and this situation even develops symptoms of compulsive online gaming players. The researcher referred to two theories, which are Uses and Gratification Theory (UGT) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to conduct the three main factors (independent variables), which are social factors, psychological factors, and media factors. Therefore, this research study is to investigate the factors students addicted to online gaming or online video games among university students. This qualitative research has involved 100 respondents and the questionnaire was distributed by using a Google Form to the targeted respondents. The respondents were among Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) specifically the College of Business Faculty-student who were randomly selected. The results show that social factors, psychological factors, and media factors have been contributed to online gaming addiction among university students. The online gaming addiction among College of Business Faculty-student was moderate and not too addictive. Hopefully, this research also can suit as a reference to be used for various people such as parents, educators, school administers, researchers and the society to provide strategic and initiative guidance in playing online gaming.
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PublicationAdoption of TPB and TAM in investigating online self-disclosure among youth( 2023-04-24)The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of the predictors of self-disclosure among young social media users. The framework adopts the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) and Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) to come out with predictors of online self-disclosure in SNS setting. With the inclusions of the proposed constructs, the conceptual framework is deemed as appropriate and relevant in explaining users' self-disclosure in SNS.
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PublicationMemory inhibition and later retrieval( 2023-04-24)Forgetting is adaptive because it decreases future interference (a conflict between information in memory), and it enables selectivity of information recollection. Thus, relevant information can be activated, and irrelevant information can be inhibited. Memory inhibition is the ability to override memory as a whole or a part of it, with or without intention. This conceptual paper will provide an in-depth literature review based on a few empirical types of research that provide evidence that information in memory can be inhibited and the attempt to impede memory would hinder the information retrieval later. Within this study, the author identified various empirical research that inhibition of the memory is possible through (a) retrieval-induced forgetting, (b) directed forgetting, and (c) direct suppression: think and no-think paradigm. In addition, research gaps and limitations are identified, which would provide additional information for extended research in future.
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PublicationPsychological factors influencing online buying behaviour among students( 2023-04-24)Online shopping has become a trend nowadays and a survey shows that youngsters among Generation Y are the most active users on using online shopping. In the meantime, National Consumer Complaints Centre (NCCC) has received lots of complaints about online shopping scams. Therefore, this study determines the psychological factors influencing online shopping behaviour among students of Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). A conceptual framework is proposed by applying the constructs of Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) including attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, buying behaviour and two additional factors which are perceived risks and perceived benefits adopted from the past empirical studies which are determined as psychological factors of online shopping. This quantitative research used a questionnaire via google form link distributed to 390 respondents selected by convenience sampling among UniMAP students. The results showed that attitude, perceived risks and perceived benefits had relationship toward online buying due to p=<0.05. Meanwhile, subjective norms have a very weak relationship with r-value=.130 and perceived behaviour control was not correlated with online shopping (P-value=0.870). Perceived behavioural control influence an individual's understanding of the complexity or ease of executing a specific action concludes that psychological factors partially influence online shopping among UniMAP's students.
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PublicationIntercultural sensitivity among teachers and prospective teachers: A review( 2023-04-24)The diversity of students in the classroom requires prospective teachers to have an appropriate sensitivity and competency as a preparation for teaching students from various ethnicities and cultures background. However, realizing this goal is not a simple task. Teaching culturally and ethnically diverse students is a huge challenge for teachers as well as prospective teachers. It is possible that teachers have an awareness of cultural differences but may not be sensitive enough to the cultural differences in the classroom. Therefore, there is a need for teachers to not just have an awareness of cultural differences but also be sensitive to teach a diverse student effectively. Teacher education programs is very important period in preparing prospective with all the competencies needed. Teachers as well as prospective teachers must have a high level of cultural sensitivity so they can respond effectively in terms of diversity in their classrooms and prepare their students to live and work in a global society. This paper discusses on intercultural sensitivity among teachers and prospective teacher and related theories regarding this issue.
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PublicationHealth-related social media use: A systematic review( 2023-04-24)Social media has been well-established in health-related purposes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary reviews have summarized social media uses for a distinctive health purpose such as health interventions, health campaigns, medical education, and disease outbreak surveillance. The most recent thorough review of social media uses for health purposes, however, was conducted in 2013. A systematic review that covers various health purposes is needed to reveal the new usages and research gaps that emerge in recent years. This study aimed to provide a systematic review of social media uses for health purposes that have been identified in previous studies. The researchers searched for peer-reviewed journal articles published between 2010 and 2020 in.10 databases covering medicine, public health, and social science. After classifying the articles in terms of publication year, journal area, country, method, social media platform, and social media use for health purposes, the researchers provided a review of social media use for health purposes identified in these articles. This study summarized 7 social media uses for various health purposes by health organizations, health researchers and practitioners, and the public. Social media can be used for various health purposes. Several new usages have emerged since 2013 including advancing health research and practice, social mobilization, and facilitating offline health-related services and events. Research gaps exist regarding advancing strategic use of social media based on audience segmentation, understanding the impact of health identity development, and addressing privacy concerns and evaluating the impact of social media in health interventions.
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PublicationCultural competency among prospective teachers: A review( 2023-04-24)The reality of ethnic and cultural diversity in the classroom today is a massive challenge for teachers, especially prospective teachers. The teacher education program is vital in educating prospective teachers with culturally responsive pedagogy and teaching students from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. A school environment consisting of students from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds requires teachers to meet their needs. Teachers must be culturally competent to respond effectively in terms of diversity in their classrooms and prepare their students to live and work in a global society. Preparing prospective teachers for this role is not an easy task and what makes it more difficult is that the diversity of teachers does not always match the diversity of students in schools. This paper will discuss cultural competency among prospective teachers and related theories regarding this issue. Teachers and prospective teachers should show professional competencies that will enable them to work effectively, respectfully, and ethically with students from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.