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Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia

Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National AntiDrugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with...

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Main Authors: Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman,, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin,, Ezarina Zakaria,, Fauziah Ibrahim,, Nazirah Hassan,, Jamiah Manap,, Salina Nen,, Zainah Ahmad Zamani,, Fatimah Yusooff,
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Published: 2021
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HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Online Access:http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/1/library-document-1339.pdf
http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v6i1.6679
http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/
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spelling my.oum.13392021-05-18T02:44:31Z Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Ezarina Zakaria, Fauziah Ibrahim, Nazirah Hassan, Jamiah Manap, Salina Nen, Zainah Ahmad Zamani, Fatimah Yusooff, HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National AntiDrugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with questionnaires distributed to 213 adolescents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The researchers developed the questionnaire and comprised five parts: the demographic profile, interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, social support, and mental health. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show no significant gender differences in interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, and mental health. However, there was a significant difference in social support based on gender, with females showing a higher mean than males. These findings imply the importance of identifying the relevant factors to prevent early involvement in drug abuse. (Abstract by author) 2021 Article PeerReviewed text http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/1/library-document-1339.pdf http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v6i1.6679 Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, and Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, and Ezarina Zakaria, and Fauziah Ibrahim, and Nazirah Hassan, and Jamiah Manap, and Salina Nen, and Zainah Ahmad Zamani, and Fatimah Yusooff, (2021) Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia. Psikohumaniora: Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi. ISSN 2502-9363 http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/
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topic HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
spellingShingle HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman,
Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin,
Ezarina Zakaria,
Fauziah Ibrahim,
Nazirah Hassan,
Jamiah Manap,
Salina Nen,
Zainah Ahmad Zamani,
Fatimah Yusooff,
Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
description Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National AntiDrugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with questionnaires distributed to 213 adolescents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The researchers developed the questionnaire and comprised five parts: the demographic profile, interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, social support, and mental health. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show no significant gender differences in interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, and mental health. However, there was a significant difference in social support based on gender, with females showing a higher mean than males. These findings imply the importance of identifying the relevant factors to prevent early involvement in drug abuse. (Abstract by author)
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author Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman,
Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin,
Ezarina Zakaria,
Fauziah Ibrahim,
Nazirah Hassan,
Jamiah Manap,
Salina Nen,
Zainah Ahmad Zamani,
Fatimah Yusooff,
author_facet Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman,
Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin,
Ezarina Zakaria,
Fauziah Ibrahim,
Nazirah Hassan,
Jamiah Manap,
Salina Nen,
Zainah Ahmad Zamani,
Fatimah Yusooff,
author_sort Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman,
title Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
title_short Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
title_full Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
title_fullStr Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
title_full_unstemmed Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
title_sort exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in malaysia
publishDate 2021
url http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/1/library-document-1339.pdf
http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v6i1.6679
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