Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia

This paper aims to explore the views of the Jahut community towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption in preserving their cultural identity. Despite their substantial contribution to the diversity of human culture and knowledge, the Orang Asli communities persist in experiencin...

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Main Authors: Khong, Choo Yeong, Gill, Sarjit S., Talib, A. T., Xue, Fang Yi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2023
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107860/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107860/1/exploring-jahuts-views-on-using-ict-for-the-preservation-of-cultural-identity-in-pahang-malaysia.pdf
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author Khong, Choo Yeong
Gill, Sarjit S.
Talib, A. T.
Xue, Fang Yi
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Talib, A. T.
Xue, Fang Yi
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description This paper aims to explore the views of the Jahut community towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption in preserving their cultural identity. Despite their substantial contribution to the diversity of human culture and knowledge, the Orang Asli communities persist in experiencing marginalization and the erosion of their traditional lifestyles. This study employed a qualitative approach, with data collected through semi-structured interviews with eleven members of the Jahut community from Pahang, Malaysia. The findings indicated that the Jahut informants hold positive views towards the adoption of ICT for cultural identity preservation. However, the findings also revealed that the concerns of the Jahut informants about the potential misuse of technologies, which could accelerate the loss of indigenous languages, customs, and knowledge. By addressing the importance of incorporating the views of the Jahut community, this study sheds light on the significance of ICT adoption for preserving their unique cultural identity in the face of rapid digital transformations.
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spelling upm-1078602024-12-10T02:53:38Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107860/ Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia Khong, Choo Yeong Gill, Sarjit S. Talib, A. T. Xue, Fang Yi This paper aims to explore the views of the Jahut community towards Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption in preserving their cultural identity. Despite their substantial contribution to the diversity of human culture and knowledge, the Orang Asli communities persist in experiencing marginalization and the erosion of their traditional lifestyles. This study employed a qualitative approach, with data collected through semi-structured interviews with eleven members of the Jahut community from Pahang, Malaysia. The findings indicated that the Jahut informants hold positive views towards the adoption of ICT for cultural identity preservation. However, the findings also revealed that the concerns of the Jahut informants about the potential misuse of technologies, which could accelerate the loss of indigenous languages, customs, and knowledge. By addressing the importance of incorporating the views of the Jahut community, this study sheds light on the significance of ICT adoption for preserving their unique cultural identity in the face of rapid digital transformations. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2023-12-09 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107860/1/exploring-jahuts-views-on-using-ict-for-the-preservation-of-cultural-identity-in-pahang-malaysia.pdf Khong, Choo Yeong and Gill, Sarjit S. and Talib, A. T. and Xue, Fang Yi (2023) Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13 (18). pp. 281-293. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/19965/Exploring-Jahuts-Views-on-Using-ICT-for-the-Preservation-of-Cultural-Identity-in-Pahang-Malaysia 10.6007/ijarbss/v13-i18/19965
spellingShingle Khong, Choo Yeong
Gill, Sarjit S.
Talib, A. T.
Xue, Fang Yi
Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia
title Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia
title_full Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia
title_fullStr Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia
title_short Exploring jahuts views on using ICT for the preservation of cultural identity in Pahang, Malaysia
title_sort exploring jahuts views on using ict for the preservation of cultural identity in pahang, malaysia
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107860/
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http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107860/1/exploring-jahuts-views-on-using-ict-for-the-preservation-of-cultural-identity-in-pahang-malaysia.pdf