Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National AntiDrugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with...
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| author | Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Ezarina Zakaria, Fauziah Ibrahim, Nazirah Hassan, Jamiah Manap, Salina Nen, Zainah Ahmad Zamani, Fatimah Yusooff, |
| author_facet | Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Ezarina Zakaria, Fauziah Ibrahim, Nazirah Hassan, Jamiah Manap, Salina Nen, Zainah Ahmad Zamani, Fatimah Yusooff, |
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| description | Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards
drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender
differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National AntiDrugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with questionnaires
distributed to 213 adolescents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The researchers
developed the questionnaire and comprised five parts: the demographic profile,
interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, social support, and mental health. The data
were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show no
significant gender differences in interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, and mental
health. However, there was a significant difference in social support based on gender,
with females showing a higher mean than males. These findings imply the
importance of identifying the relevant factors to prevent early involvement in drug
abuse. (Abstract by author) |
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| spelling | oai:eprints.oum.edu.my:13392021-05-18T02:44:31Z Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Ezarina Zakaria, Fauziah Ibrahim, Nazirah Hassan, Jamiah Manap, Salina Nen, Zainah Ahmad Zamani, Fatimah Yusooff, HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National AntiDrugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with questionnaires distributed to 213 adolescents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The researchers developed the questionnaire and comprised five parts: the demographic profile, interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, social support, and mental health. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show no significant gender differences in interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, and mental health. However, there was a significant difference in social support based on gender, with females showing a higher mean than males. These findings imply the importance of identifying the relevant factors to prevent early involvement in drug abuse. (Abstract by author) 2021 Article PeerReviewed text https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/1/library-document-1339.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v6i1.6679 Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, and Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, and Ezarina Zakaria, and Fauziah Ibrahim, and Nazirah Hassan, and Jamiah Manap, and Salina Nen, and Zainah Ahmad Zamani, and Fatimah Yusooff, (2021) Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia. Psikohumaniora: Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi. ISSN 2502-9363 https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/ |
| spellingShingle | HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Ezarina Zakaria, Fauziah Ibrahim, Nazirah Hassan, Jamiah Manap, Salina Nen, Zainah Ahmad Zamani, Fatimah Yusooff, Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_full | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_short | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_sort | exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in malaysia |
| topic | HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v6i1.6679 http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v6i1.6679 |