Perspektif Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan

The Effect of Habitual Physical Activity on Adolescents Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem

Mohd Azry Abdul Malik — 2024-08-20

This manuscript aims to identify the effect of physical activity norms on self-confidence and self-esteem and determine the mediating effect of self-esteem on the relationship between physical activity norms and adolescent self-confidence. A total of 286 students studying at one of the Local Public Higher Education Institutions were involved as respondents to the study. Research data was obtained through a questionnaire. self-answer questionnaire. Research data were analyzed using linear regression analysis and independent t-test. The results of the study found that physical activity norms have a significant effect on self-confidence (β=0.167, p-value<0.05) and self-esteem (β=0.4223, p-value<0.05) of teenagers. Mediation analysis also found that self-esteem had a significant mediating effect on the relationship between physical activity norms and self-confidence. This study is expected to provide useful information to the Ministry of Higher Education in an effort to design various physical activities that specialize in male and female students so that their psychological well-being is preserved.

Factors Causing the MSMEs to Use Code Switching Advertisement to Promote Their Products: A Social Discourse Based Analysis

Edwar Kemal — 2024-09-24

Since the MSME is considered as one of the main factors to improve the tourism sector, they promote their products on advertisement by using code-switching to attract the domestics and international customers. English and Indonesian language linguistics features have been becoming current issue for the MSMEs to promote their product information. This research was to analyse the causing factors of the MSMEs using code-switching advertisements to promote their product. It is expected to highlight the MSMEs point of view related to the code-switching advertisement. It used descriptive qualitative research by using case study design. Data were collected by using interview question on a semi structured interview. There were 9 respondents were selected by using purposive sampling. Data were analysed by using a social discourse proposed by Fairclough. The research shows that there are several big factors causing the MSMEs using code-switching advertisements to promote their products such as: to reach the various type of customers, location of business, familiar diction by the customers, and to manipulate the customers to use the product. This research has been limited to the micro enterprises of West Sumatera, Indonesia.

The Dual Roles of Single Mothers: Challenges in Managing Single-Parent Families and the Role of Social Support

Mohamad Azarul A'inol Wahab — 2024-09-30

Single mothers often find themselves struggling with dual roles as they balance work, parenting responsibilities and managing their children. They act as the primary breadwinners while also raising their children. These dual roles create various challenges for single mothers, such as financial pressures that lead to emotional stress, as they strive to create a stable and supportive environment for their children. In dealing with these dual roles, social support from various parties plays a crucial role in helping single mothers cope with these challenges. This study aims to explore the dual-role challenges faced by single mothers in managing single-parent families and the role of social support in helping them shoulder these responsibilities. A qualitative method, using document analysis from articles and online newspapers, was employed in this study to obtain information related to the dual roles of single mothers and social support. The study found that the dual-role challenges faced by single mothers include economic challenges, particularly in financial management, emotional challenges in managing stress and social challenges, especially societal stigma. In terms of social support, family, friends, neighbors and the community play vital roles in helping with emotional and mental well-being and providing instrumental support. Overall, the study's implications highlight the various challenges faced by single mothers in carrying out dual roles and reveal the social support provided to them.

A Professional Perspectives on Sex Education Towards Children with Disabilities: Addressing Social Exclusion

Khairiyah Md. Shahid — 2024-10-22

Sex education is the education related to human sexuality, human sexual anatomy, sexual emotions, and reproduction. Sexual education for disabled children had been taken lightly due to their growth limitation, thus, most of the society thought sexual emotion will not be developed for disabled children. This shows that there is still lack of awareness among the public regarding sex education towards disabled children. Therefore, in this study is initiated to study three objectives (i) To study level of knowledge on sexual health education towards children with disability; (ii) To identify available resources and factors influencing the adequacy of sexuality education among children with disabilities; and (iii) To analyse how sexuality education will help to reduce sexual crimes among children with disabilities. This study adopts a qualitative survey which structured interviews had been done to the respondents who are the professionals related to the disabled children. Based on the interviews that had been done with 12 respondents, it is have proved that the society still lacks the knowledge regarding sex education towards disabled children. There are also limited resources that influence the adequacy of this education. Besides, based on the finding, it had been identified that proper sex education will protect the disabled children from sexual crimes that might be happened to them. As this study is only limited from the view of professionals and it is recommended that future study can highlight the views from the disabled children and other groups of society.

Voter Choices Post 14th General Election in N23 Manjoi and N59 Behrang, Perak

Nurul Wahida Ismail — 2024-11-12

The 14th General Election (GE) showed Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the first time in the history of elections to form an administration in Perak. Changes in the results of this general election are certainly influenced by the tendency of voters to vote for parties or candidates who are able to benefit the community. In terms of electoral geography, the Manjoi and Behrang state assembly consists of urban, semi-urban and rural areas that have 18 and 20 voting district centers respectively. This area consists of ethnic Malays, Chinese, Indians and others. Thus, this study analyzes the tendencies of voters during the 14th GE in Manjoi and Behrang State Assembly by using the framework of rational choice theory to evaluate the factors related to respondents' choices. In order to achieve the objective of the study, a quantitative approach using questionnaire instruments was distributed face-to-face to a total of 450 voters in the area. Secondary sources are also used to support the findings. Quantitative data was analyzed descriptively using SPSS software in tabular form. The results of the study found that the voter's choice of party, economic and candidate factors was significant to the change in the election results in Manjoi and Behrang. Candidate choice is seen as dominant in influencing voter decisions during the 14th GE. It is clear that the respondents in Manjoi and Behrang have given the opportunity and chosen candidates who are believed to be able to improve local development to a better level than the administration before the 14th GE.

Capacity Building of People with Physical Disabilities (KOKUF): A community Development Perspective in Malaysia

Muhammad Nadzir Ibrahim — 2024-11-12

Community development is a process that requires comprehensive action. One of the concepts focused on is community capacity building, which has various dimensions. In Malaysia, the study of community development, especially when linked to the community of disabled people (KOKU), still has a lot of room for exploration. The study specifically aims at the concept of community capacity building, which has not yet been comprehensively studied, especially for the community of people with physical disabilities (KOKUF). For KOKUF who have gained exposure through skills programs, the selection of certain dimensions of community capacity building is the best way to assess the extent of community development that has occurred among these communities. Therefore, appropriate and accurate dimensions are important so that the study of KOKUF achieves its true purpose in evaluating the process and results of community capacity building. Five main dimensions are focused on in the process and results of KOKUF capacity building. The first dimension is learning opportunities and skill development, which includes identifying knowledge gaps and providing opportunities for skill improvement. The second dimension is resource mobilization, referring to KOKUF's ability to identify and access internal and external resources such as community members, external parties, time, funds, and facilities to improve KOKUF's capabilities. The third dimension is partnership, relationship, and network, which emphasizes KOKUF's interaction with fellow community members and external parties based on collaboration, strengthening bonds, and building confidence to improve KOKUF's capabilities. The fourth dimension is the asset-based approach, focusing on the knowledge, skills, and talents possessed by KOKUF, with an assessment of how these assets benefit and improve KOKUF's life. The final dimension is community feeling, which evaluates the positive perceptions among members regarding trust and cooperation, reflecting their willingness to act together for the well-being of the community.

The Impact of the Road Network Development on the Economy in Peninsular Malaysia, 1963-1990

Nur Qamarina Mohd Ridzuan — 2024-12-11

This article discusses the impact of the development of the road network on the economy in Malaysia from 1963 to 1990. Roads play an important role in the country's economic development by connecting urban to rural areas to ports and being able to reach various areas in Peninsular Malaysia. This study uses a historical approach in writing and the qualitative method is applied by analysing the main sources obtained from the National Archives of Malaysia such as official Public Works Department files, file 506/10, Intelligence Reports on Malaya Prior to Japanese Occupation, annual reports, newspapers and other secondary sources. The results of this study show the impact of road development on the country's economy through the aspects of trade, transportation services, tourism, employment opportunities, as well as land clearing. The development of road infrastructure has had a positive impact on economic development in Malaysia as exports and imports increase, increased vehicle ownership rates, increased tourist numbers, increased employment opportunities and wider land openings to help the less fortunate.

Emotional Analysis of the Leader in the IMAM Novel Based on Daniel Goleman's Theory of Emotional Intelligence

Nordiana Hamzah — 2024-12-13

This study aims to analyze the emotions of a leader in the novel IMAM by Abdullah Hussain based on the emotional intelligence theory introduced by Daniel Goleman. The novel features the character Haji Mihad, an imam facing challenges in fulfilling his religious responsibilities a midst the social changes and evolving values of modern society. The five core components of emotional intelligence—self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, social skills, and empathy—serve as the framework for this analysis. Using a textual analysis approach, this study examines how these emotional intelligence elements are portrayed in the protagonist’s ability to handle pressure, resolve conflicts and build relationships within the community.The findings reveal that Haji Mihad possesses high emotional intelligence, particularly in the areas of self-awareness, self-management and empathy, which enable him to maintain his integrity as a religious leader. However, weaknesses in social skills when dealing with authorities present challenges in strengthening his influence. These findings underscore the critical role of emotional intelligence in determining leadership effectiveness, especially within complex and diverse societal contexts. This study contributes to understanding the role of emotions in leadership through the lens of Malay literature. It also highlights the relevance of emotional intelligence for leaders in navigating the challenges of contemporary social changes.

Gen Z and Language Dynamics: Lexical Choice of English among Malay Students at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) Based on Pragmatic Analysis

Noorsaiyidah Suradi — 2024-12-13

This study examines the lexical choice of English by Malay Gen Z speakers at Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM) in the domain of clothing, using pragmatic analysis based on Sperber and Wilson's (1985) Relevance Theory (RT). The study aims to understand why and how Malay Gen Z students choose between British English and American English, with the main issue being the generation's tendency towards American English that is influenced by Western entertainment culture. The study employs a qualitative approach with text analysis, using a lexical corpus from Algeo's (2006) "British or American English?: A Handbook of Word and Grammar Patterns." The data involves the selection of five types of clothing: jumper or sweater, trousers or pants, trainers or sneakers, waistcoat or vest, and nappy or diaper, involving 100 Malay Gen Z informants (50 males and 50 females) selected using purposive sampling. Findings indicate that Malay Gen Z speakers tend to prefer American English lexical items over British English in the context of clothing. For example, "sweater" was chosen by 74 informants compared to "jumper" chosen by 22 informants, while "pants" was chosen by 91 informants compared to "trousers" chosen by 3 informants. According to RT, this choice reflects lower cognitive effort and higher contextual relevance, with American media playing a significant role in shaping lexical preferences. In conclusion, understanding the dynamics of language and pragmatics among Malay Gen Z students is crucial for developing more relevant and effective English teaching strategies at the higher education level.

Puduraya Terminal, 1976-2012

Alisah Hassan — 2024-12-13

This article is regarding the history of Puduraya Terminal from 1976 to 2012. During these 36 years, the history of Puduraya Terminal may be divided into the opening of the terminal, transformation era and building improvements. The year 1976 marked the establishment of Puduraya Terminal in Kuala Lumpur and on 22 September 2012, the Puduraya Terminal, which initially operated as a bus station, was transformed into an Urban Transformation Centre (UTC), making it something more than just a bus station. This study employs a qualitative approach by analysing sources of documents obtained from the National Archives of Malaysia, National Library, Kuala Lumpur Library and Tuanku Bainun Library, Sultan Iris Education University. Interviews were also conducted with individuals directly and indirectly associated with Puduraya Terminal. There are three objectives to this study, the first explains the background to the establishment of Puduraya Terminal, including its initial history, the idea behind renaming it Pudu Sentral and public transportation in Kuala Lumpur. The second objective discusses the role of Puduraya Terminal as the main transportation hub of Kuala Lumpur. This section covers the nostalgia connected to Puduraya as a bus station, its role as the main transportation terminal, Kuala Lumpur development projects and Urban Transformation Centre. The third objective analyses various issues raised by the establishment of Puduraya Terminal pertaining to the development of Kuala Lumpur. This includes the increase in commercial activity, traffic congestion, growth of the service sector, community integrity facilities and national economie development. The aim of this study is to provide understanding to the community about the importance of preserving the historical value of Puduraya Terminal as part of Kuala Lumpur's identity as the capital city of Malaysia. Additionally, it conveys to the community understanding of local history and the importance of public transportation for social and economic development of the community and country.

Higher Education Transformation in Malaysia: Challenges and Opportunities in the Era of Industrial Revolution 4.0 (IR 4.0)

Shahidah Hamzah — 2024-12-17

The transformation of higher education in Malaysia has become a central focus in addressing the challenges and opportunities brought by the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In an effort to enhance the education system, various strategies have been introduced to ensure the efficiency and competitiveness of the nation’s higher education institutions. One of the key challenges is the need to align the curriculum with the rapidly changing demands of the labor market. The Fourth Industrial Revolution has significantly reshaped the skills required for the workforce, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytic, and related technologies. Therefore, improvements in higher education are crucial to ensuring that graduates are equipped to thrive in an increasingly complex and advanced environment. Nevertheless, this transformation also presents vast opportunities for innovation and growth. Higher education must become a driving force for change, producing a workforce that is globally competitive and of high quality. Empowering students with technological and entrepreneurial skills is essential to ensuring that graduates not only meet market demands but also create new job opportunities. Additionally, the integration of technology into teaching and learning processes is a critical component of this transformation. Student-centered learning approaches, utilizing digital platforms and interactive learning tools, will provide a more dynamic and competitive learning experience. This transformation also requires adequate infrastructure and support to ensure the effective use of technology in education.

Cost of Living for Students: A Case Study at the Faculty of Human Sciences, Sultan Idris Education University

Siti Norashikin Abdul Latif — 2024-12-17

In the current uncertain and highly challenging economic climate, students are among the groups that are most affected. The rising cost of living among students not only presents challenges in their academic pursuits but also raises concerns about their daily expenses necessary to continue their studies at the higher education level. Therefore, a study was conducted involving students from the Faculty of Human Sciences, Sultan Idris Education University (UPSI), to identify the sources of financial support and spending patterns of students, as well as to examine the impact of the cost of living on students' academic performance. This study employed a quantitative method through the distribution of a Google Form link. The study respondents consisted of 312 active students from the Faculty of Human Sciences, UPSI. Data analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 28.0, including frequency and descriptive analysis. The findings revealed that the majority of students rely on educational loans as their financial source, and most of their expenses are allocated towards food, accommodation, transportation and tuition fees. The study also found that the impact of the cost of living on academic performance was minimal. These findings indicate that while students indeed require a substantial amount of financial resources to continue their studies, managing their expenses wisely can reduce the negative impact of living costs on their academic performance.

The Impact Climate Change to the Cracker (Keropok Keping) Industry in Kuala Terengganu

Anis Aliza Azmy — 2024-12-17

The issue of climate change has implications on Small and Medium Industries (SMEs), especially the cracker industry that uses natural and traditional methods to produce products. Crackers are a popular type of snack food in Malaysia and ASEAN countries. The production of crackers traditionally requires suitable weather and temperature conditions. The weather in a place is influenced by several meteorological components, namely temperature, wind direction and speed, rate and type of precipitation and duration of sunlight. This study was conducted to see to what extent weather changes the impact on the cracker industry. Qualitative methods were used to obtain data and information through observation, interview and content analysis methods. A total of 14 informants were selected, consisting of four entrepreneurs, six workers, and four raw material suppliers. The study findings found that the cracker produced depends on local weather conditions and the quality of raw materials. The implication is that the cracker produced is of poor quality and is less in demand from consumers. The marketing of crackers affects the source of income for industry owners and workers. MARA, AIM and TEKUN agencies provide loans and financial resources to small industries to help expand their products in the market. Therefore, the issue of climate change must be addressed because this issue is a barrier to the industry from producing traditional products.

Sources of Social Support and Its Role in The Prevention of Diseases Among the Older Adults

Faizah Hanim Zainuddin — 2024-12-19

Social support is a critical factor in helping older adults prevent diseases and reduce health risks as they age. The connection between social networks and health outcomes highlights the importance of understanding how various sources of support contribute to disease prevention, particularly with the growing prevalence of chronic health conditions among older adults. This study aims to examine both informal and formal sources of social support in mitigating health risks among Malaysian older adults. Using a qualitative case study approach, 24 older adults from Pusat Aktiviti Warga Emas (PAWE), an activity centre for older adults, were interviewed to gain detailed insights into their experiences. The study findings were analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings revealed that family serves as the primary support system, providing emotional and practical assistance essential for health maintenance. Additionally, friends, neighbours, community organizations and government initiatives play complementary roles by offering social interaction, mutual aid and access to healthcare resources. These diverse support systems collectively enhance disease prevention efforts by promoting healthier lifestyles and mitigating health risks. The findings emphasize the need to strengthen these social networks to improve disease prevention efforts and enhance the quality of life for older Malaysians. Future research should explore the most effective forms of social support in promoting health and investigate the potential of digital platforms in broadening access to support, given their growing importance in this digital age.