Perspektif Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Perspektif Jurnal Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan [ISSN 1985-496X eISSN 2462-2435]</strong> is published by Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris and an interdisciplinary journal that provides a forum for communication and dissemination of knowledge through article social sciences and humanities researchers in South East Asian region. This journal is published <strong>twice a year in April and October</strong>, beginning 2024.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Perspektif </strong>supports<strong> Open Access. The electronic full text version of the journal is available Free of Charge (FOC).</strong></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><img src="https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/public/site/images/admin/My_Cite131.png" /> <img src="https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/public/site/images/admin/logo2-d5966321cdea8c314b36d3084cc4ad2c-555af028e07780b8d11b73b75e3e9c84.png" alt="" width="110" height="43" /></p> en-US me.perspektif@upsi.edu.my (Dr. Nadirah binti Mohd Azmi) asiah@upsi.edu.my (Asiah Abd Rahman) Tue, 20 Aug 2024 03:54:04 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.11 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 The Effect of Habitual Physical Activity on Adolescents Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/8570 <p>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&lt;0.05) and self-esteem (β=0.4223, p-value&lt;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.</p> Mohd Azry Abdul Malik, Jasrul Nizam Ghazali, Mohd Rahimie Md Noor, Norafefah Mohamad Sobri, Nor Fatihah Abd Razak, Amri Ab Rahman Copyright (c) 2024 Mohd Azry Abdul Malik, Jasrul Nizam Ghazali, Mohd Rahimie Md Noor, Norafefah Mohamad Sobri, Nor Fatihah Abd Razak, Amri Ab Rahman http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/8570 Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Factors Causing the MSMEs to Use Code Switching Advertisement to Promote Their Products: A Social Discourse Based Analysis https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/9312 <p>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.</p> Edwar Kemal, Suhaida Omar Copyright (c) 2024 Edwar Kemal, Suhaida Omar http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/9312 Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 The Dual Roles of Single Mothers: Challenges in Managing Single-Parent Families and the Role of Social Support https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/9369 <p>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.</p> Mohamad Azarul A’inol bin Wahab, Zuraini binti Jamil @ Osman Copyright (c) 2024 Mohamad Azarul A’inol bin Wahab, Zuraini binti Jamil @ Osman http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/9369 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 A Professional Perspectives on Sex Education Towards Children with Disabilities: Addressing Social Exclusion https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/9433 <p>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.</p> Khairiyah Md. Shahid, Aidda Syafira Md Rasid , Zalatulnurain Hairulazaman , Marni Ghazali, Devika Krishnan Copyright (c) 2024 Khairiyah Md. Shahid, Aidda Syafira Md Rasid , Zalatulnurain Hairulazaman , Marni Ghazali, Devika Krishnan http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/9433 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Voter Choices Post 14th General Election in N23 Manjoi and N59 Behrang, Perak https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/10006 <p>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.</p> Nurul Wahida Ismail, Siti Noranizahhafizah Boyman Copyright (c) 2024 Nurul Wahida Ismail, Siti Noranizahhafizah Boyman http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/10006 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Capacity Building of People with Physical Disabilities (KOKUF): A community Development Perspective in Malaysia https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/10014 <p>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.</p> Muhammad Nadzir Ibrahim, Nobaya Ahmad, Amna Md Noor, Mohd. Roslan Rosnon Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammad Nadzir Ibrahim, Nobaya Ahmad, Amna Md Noor, Mohd. Roslan Rosnon http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0 https://ejournal.upsi.edu.my/index.php/PERS/article/view/10014 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000