The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia

This study investigates the impact of Positive Youth Development (PYD) attributes, specifically Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring, which are together referred to as the 5Cs, on the overall well-being of young individuals. The research examines the impact of these qualities on...

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Main Authors: Muhamad, Nur Syafiqah, Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa, Abdullah, Haslinda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117091/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117091/1/117091.pdf
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author Muhamad, Nur Syafiqah
Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Abdullah, Haslinda
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Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Abdullah, Haslinda
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description This study investigates the impact of Positive Youth Development (PYD) attributes, specifically Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring, which are together referred to as the 5Cs, on the overall well-being of young individuals. The research examines the impact of these qualities on the psychological well-being of young individuals in an educational context, using t-tests, correlation analyses, and regression analysis. Initial t-tests revealed that there were no statistically significant gender differences in well-being, which establishes a stable starting point for subsequent analyses. The correlation analysis demonstrated significant positive correlations between Confidence, Connection, Character, Caring, and well being, with Caring exhibiting the most robust association. Surprisingly, there was no significant correlation found between Competence, indicating that its influence may be influenced by other characteristics. The regression analysis identified Caring as the most influential factor in predicting well-being, demonstrating a strong and positive impact. In contrast, Confidence had a negative beta, indicating intricate dynamics that could involve the influence of overconfidence effects. The regression model indicated that there was no significant predictive value of Connection and Character, despite a strong correlation. This suggests that there may be other unmeasured variables that are influencing the results. The results emphasise the need of prioritizing emotional and interpersonal abilities in programmes aimed at fostering the well-being of young individuals. The findings support the implementation of a comprehensive strategy that promotes empathy and social relationships in addition to enhancing abilities and self-assurance. Future research should incorporate longitudinal designs and incorporate more objective measures in order to further comprehension of these linkages. This research enhances the field by highlighting the diverse effects of positive youth development (PYD) traits on well-being and advocating for holistic approaches to development that address the emotional and social needs of young people.
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spelling upm-1170912025-04-28T02:58:49Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117091/ The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia Muhamad, Nur Syafiqah Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa Abdullah, Haslinda This study investigates the impact of Positive Youth Development (PYD) attributes, specifically Competence, Confidence, Connection, Character, and Caring, which are together referred to as the 5Cs, on the overall well-being of young individuals. The research examines the impact of these qualities on the psychological well-being of young individuals in an educational context, using t-tests, correlation analyses, and regression analysis. Initial t-tests revealed that there were no statistically significant gender differences in well-being, which establishes a stable starting point for subsequent analyses. The correlation analysis demonstrated significant positive correlations between Confidence, Connection, Character, Caring, and well being, with Caring exhibiting the most robust association. Surprisingly, there was no significant correlation found between Competence, indicating that its influence may be influenced by other characteristics. The regression analysis identified Caring as the most influential factor in predicting well-being, demonstrating a strong and positive impact. In contrast, Confidence had a negative beta, indicating intricate dynamics that could involve the influence of overconfidence effects. The regression model indicated that there was no significant predictive value of Connection and Character, despite a strong correlation. This suggests that there may be other unmeasured variables that are influencing the results. The results emphasise the need of prioritizing emotional and interpersonal abilities in programmes aimed at fostering the well-being of young individuals. The findings support the implementation of a comprehensive strategy that promotes empathy and social relationships in addition to enhancing abilities and self-assurance. Future research should incorporate longitudinal designs and incorporate more objective measures in order to further comprehension of these linkages. This research enhances the field by highlighting the diverse effects of positive youth development (PYD) traits on well-being and advocating for holistic approaches to development that address the emotional and social needs of young people. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-08-15 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117091/1/117091.pdf Muhamad, Nur Syafiqah and Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa and Abdullah, Haslinda (2024) The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences. pp. 1870-1881. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/22560/The-Impact-of-Positive-Youth-Development-5C-on-the-Wellbeing-of-Youth-in-Selangor-Malaysia 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i8/22560
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Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
Abdullah, Haslinda
The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia
title The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia
title_full The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia
title_fullStr The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia
title_short The impact of positive youth development (5C) on the wellbeing of youth in Selangor, Malaysia
title_sort impact of positive youth development (5c) on the wellbeing of youth in selangor, malaysia
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