The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth

This study explores the influence of well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth. A quantitative approach was employed with a sample of 411 participants, using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses to investigate the relationships...

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Main Authors: Velusamy, Yasothaa, Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa, H. Hamsan, Hanina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/1/118301.pdf
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author Velusamy, Yasothaa
Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
H. Hamsan, Hanina
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Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
H. Hamsan, Hanina
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description This study explores the influence of well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth. A quantitative approach was employed with a sample of 411 participants, using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses to investigate the relationships between these variables. The results revealed that moral identity was the strongest predictor of prosocial behavior, followed closely by spirituality, empathy, and well-being. These findings highlight the central role of moral identity in shaping prosocial actions, with spirituality and empathy also playing significant roles. Well-being, while slightly less influential, still contributes meaningfully to prosocial behavior by promoting emotional stability and life satisfaction. The study emphasizes the importance of fostering moral development, spiritual growth, and emotional well-being to encourage prosocial behavior in youth. Policymakers, educators, and community leaders are encouraged to implement programs that focus on these key areas to promote a more compassionate and engaged youth population.
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spelling upm-1183012025-07-04T03:23:15Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/ The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth Velusamy, Yasothaa Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa H. Hamsan, Hanina This study explores the influence of well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth. A quantitative approach was employed with a sample of 411 participants, using Pearson correlation and multiple regression analyses to investigate the relationships between these variables. The results revealed that moral identity was the strongest predictor of prosocial behavior, followed closely by spirituality, empathy, and well-being. These findings highlight the central role of moral identity in shaping prosocial actions, with spirituality and empathy also playing significant roles. Well-being, while slightly less influential, still contributes meaningfully to prosocial behavior by promoting emotional stability and life satisfaction. The study emphasizes the importance of fostering moral development, spiritual growth, and emotional well-being to encourage prosocial behavior in youth. Policymakers, educators, and community leaders are encouraged to implement programs that focus on these key areas to promote a more compassionate and engaged youth population. Human Resource Management Academic Research Society 2024-12-10 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/1/118301.pdf Velusamy, Yasothaa and Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa and H. Hamsan, Hanina (2024) The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 14 (12). pp. 912-928. ISSN 2222-6990 https://hrmars.com/index.php/IJARBSS/article/view/24034/The-Relationship-between-Well-Being-Empathy-Moral-Identity-and-Spirituality-on-Prosocial-Behavior-among-Malaysian-Youth 10.6007/ijarbss/v14-i12/24034
spellingShingle Velusamy, Yasothaa
Ma’rof, Aini Azeqa
H. Hamsan, Hanina
The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth
title The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth
title_full The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth
title_fullStr The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth
title_full_unstemmed The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth
title_short The relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among Malaysian youth
title_sort relationship between well-being, empathy, moral identity, and spirituality on prosocial behavior among malaysian youth
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/118301/1/118301.pdf