The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement
Malaysia’s multicultural society offers both challenges and opportunities for fostering interethnic engagement. This study explores the role of socialization among Malay students across three critical domains: family, peers, and media. Within families, cultural incongruence may limit exposure to div...
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| author | Radzlan, Rohaizahtulamni Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin Rosnon, Mohd Roslan Abang Abai, Dayang Shobihah |
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| description | Malaysia’s multicultural society offers both challenges and opportunities for fostering interethnic engagement. This study explores the role of socialization among Malay students across three critical domains: family, peers, and media. Within families, cultural incongruence may limit exposure to diverse perspectives, while ethnically homogeneous peer groups often reinforce in-group norms, reducing opportunities for meaningful interethnic interactions. Similarly, biased media narratives can perpetuate stereotypes and hinder inclusive attitudes. These barriers illustrate the complex interplay between socialization domains in shaping Malay students’ attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors toward interethnic relations. By understanding these dynamics, this research sheds light on the factors influencing interethnic engagement and their implications for social cohesion. Addressing these challenges can help foster stronger bonds between ethnic groups, promoting a more inclusive and harmonious society. Ultimately, this study contributes to ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s social fabric through targeted interventions and policies that enhance interethnic understanding and cooperation. |
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| spelling | upm-1175952025-05-30T03:03:56Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117595/ The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement Radzlan, Rohaizahtulamni Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin Rosnon, Mohd Roslan Abang Abai, Dayang Shobihah Malaysia’s multicultural society offers both challenges and opportunities for fostering interethnic engagement. This study explores the role of socialization among Malay students across three critical domains: family, peers, and media. Within families, cultural incongruence may limit exposure to diverse perspectives, while ethnically homogeneous peer groups often reinforce in-group norms, reducing opportunities for meaningful interethnic interactions. Similarly, biased media narratives can perpetuate stereotypes and hinder inclusive attitudes. These barriers illustrate the complex interplay between socialization domains in shaping Malay students’ attitudes, perceptions, and behaviors toward interethnic relations. By understanding these dynamics, this research sheds light on the factors influencing interethnic engagement and their implications for social cohesion. Addressing these challenges can help foster stronger bonds between ethnic groups, promoting a more inclusive and harmonious society. Ultimately, this study contributes to ongoing efforts to strengthen Malaysia’s social fabric through targeted interventions and policies that enhance interethnic understanding and cooperation. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2025-01-23 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117595/1/117595.pdf Radzlan, Rohaizahtulamni and Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin and Rosnon, Mohd Roslan and Abang Abai, Dayang Shobihah (2025) The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15 (1). pp. 1364-1371. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/23931/The-Socialization-Spectrum-Malay-Students-and-Interethnic-Engagement 10.6007/ijarbss/v15-i1/23931 |
| spellingShingle | Radzlan, Rohaizahtulamni Adam Assim, Mohd Ibrani Shahrimin Rosnon, Mohd Roslan Abang Abai, Dayang Shobihah The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement |
| title | The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement |
| title_full | The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement |
| title_fullStr | The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement |
| title_full_unstemmed | The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement |
| title_short | The socialization spectrum: Malay students and interethnic engagement |
| title_sort | socialization spectrum: malay students and interethnic engagement |
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