Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers

Evidence-based psychosocial interventions can enhance communication and social abilities, leading to a favorableeffect on the overall welfare and quality of life for individuals with autism and those who care for them. Despite the importance of volunteers in supporting individuals with autism and th...

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Main Authors: Mohd Hassan, Naffisah, Maon, Siti Noorsuriani, Sumardi, Nur Athirah, Tengku Jamaluddin, Tengku Zetty Maztura, Md Sukri, Nik Mohamad Baslan Faiz, Abdul Razak, Hairil Rashmizal
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author Mohd Hassan, Naffisah
Maon, Siti Noorsuriani
Sumardi, Nur Athirah
Tengku Jamaluddin, Tengku Zetty Maztura
Md Sukri, Nik Mohamad Baslan Faiz
Abdul Razak, Hairil Rashmizal
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Maon, Siti Noorsuriani
Sumardi, Nur Athirah
Tengku Jamaluddin, Tengku Zetty Maztura
Md Sukri, Nik Mohamad Baslan Faiz
Abdul Razak, Hairil Rashmizal
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description Evidence-based psychosocial interventions can enhance communication and social abilities, leading to a favorableeffect on the overall welfare and quality of life for individuals with autism and those who care for them. Despite the importance of volunteers in supporting individuals with autism and their families, there is limited research on the factors influencing individuals' decisions to participate in autism-related volunteer work. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the various factors that shape individuals' intentions to participate in volunteer activities related to autism. A cross-sectionalstudy design with a purposive sampling technique was conducted. Data obtained from a survey questionnaire polled ninety-nine university students’ attitudes regarding the factors influencing their participatory intention in autism volunteer work. Descriptive statistics show that the participation intention level among university students was high (M=4.47, SD=0.52). There was a statistically significant strong and moderate relationship between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioralcontrol, self-efficacy and religiosity towardparticipation intention. The regression analysis revealed that subjective norms,perceived behaviorcontrol and religiosity affected participatory intention. This study provided practical implications for designing and implementing effective interventions and programs to recruit and retain volunteers, as well as to promote positive social change and inclusion for people with autism.
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spelling upm-1193662025-08-18T07:09:53Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119366/ Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers Mohd Hassan, Naffisah Maon, Siti Noorsuriani Sumardi, Nur Athirah Tengku Jamaluddin, Tengku Zetty Maztura Md Sukri, Nik Mohamad Baslan Faiz Abdul Razak, Hairil Rashmizal Evidence-based psychosocial interventions can enhance communication and social abilities, leading to a favorableeffect on the overall welfare and quality of life for individuals with autism and those who care for them. Despite the importance of volunteers in supporting individuals with autism and their families, there is limited research on the factors influencing individuals' decisions to participate in autism-related volunteer work. This study aims to bridge this gap by investigating the various factors that shape individuals' intentions to participate in volunteer activities related to autism. A cross-sectionalstudy design with a purposive sampling technique was conducted. Data obtained from a survey questionnaire polled ninety-nine university students’ attitudes regarding the factors influencing their participatory intention in autism volunteer work. Descriptive statistics show that the participation intention level among university students was high (M=4.47, SD=0.52). There was a statistically significant strong and moderate relationship between attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioralcontrol, self-efficacy and religiosity towardparticipation intention. The regression analysis revealed that subjective norms,perceived behaviorcontrol and religiosity affected participatory intention. This study provided practical implications for designing and implementing effective interventions and programs to recruit and retain volunteers, as well as to promote positive social change and inclusion for people with autism. AMH International Conferences and Seminars Organizing LLC 2024-10-05 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/119366/1/119366.pdf Mohd Hassan, Naffisah and Maon, Siti Noorsuriani and Sumardi, Nur Athirah and Tengku Jamaluddin, Tengku Zetty Maztura and Md Sukri, Nik Mohamad Baslan Faiz and Abdul Razak, Hairil Rashmizal (2024) Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers. Information Management and Business Review, 16 (3). pp. 727-739. ISSN 2220-3796 https://ojs.amhinternational.com/index.php/imbr/article/view/4103 10.22610/imbr.v16i3(i)s.4103
spellingShingle Mohd Hassan, Naffisah
Maon, Siti Noorsuriani
Sumardi, Nur Athirah
Tengku Jamaluddin, Tengku Zetty Maztura
Md Sukri, Nik Mohamad Baslan Faiz
Abdul Razak, Hairil Rashmizal
Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers
title Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers
title_full Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers
title_fullStr Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers
title_full_unstemmed Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers
title_short Determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (PWA) and their caregivers
title_sort determinants of participatory intention in autism volunteer work for improving quality of life of persons with autism (pwa) and their caregivers
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