The relationship between family functioning and religiosity on readiness for change among persons under surveillance

There are numerous theoretical perspectives on addiction and the behavioural change processes during the transition from addiction to recovery. Although the precise nature of the relationship between religion and family function has not been discovered, it has been highlighted as a significant component in addiction. This study examines the relationship of family functioning and religiosity on the readiness for change among Persons under Surveillance (PuS). We randomly selected respondents (n = 85) of PuS in the National Anti-Drugs Agency (NADA), Jempol District, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, who participated in this study. Descriptive analysis was used to identify the level of family functionality, religiosity and readiness for change. Next, Pearson correlations were used to determine the relationship of family functionality to change and religiosity to the readiness for change. Findings showed a significant correlation (p = 0.00, p <0.05) between family functioning and readiness for change and it was a low positive correlation (r = +0.47). Moreover, findings showed a significant correlation (p = 0.01, p <0.05) between religiosity and readiness to change the relationship was a weak positive correlation (r = + 0.27). In conclusion, family functioning and religiosity are related to readiness for change. This relationship is significant for PuS in NADA Jempol to implement self-care and for the divisional staff involved in NADA Jempol to develop prevention and rehabilitation strategies to prepare PuS out of the drug problem

Aspek kesedaran kendiri dalam kalangan pesakit di klinik terapi rawatan dadah gantian: satu kajian rintis di Kajang

Kajian tinjauan ini bertujuan untuk mengenal pasti aspek kesedaran kendiri pesakit yang mendapatkan rawatan penagihan dadah dengan menggunakan dadah gantian Methadone. Kajian ini dijalankan terhadap 50 orang pesakit di sebuah Klinik Rawatan Penagihan Swasta di Kajang Selangor, dan ianya dikawal selia oleh Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM). Kajian ini dijalankan secara kuantitatif dengan menggunakan soal selidik. Dapatan kajian dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif yang merangkumi taburan frekuensi, peratusan, min dan sisihan piawai. Bagi mengukur aspek Kesedaran Kendiri ini, soal selidik Scale for Self-Consciousness Assessment (SSCA) telah digunakan. Soal selidik ini mempunyai 24 item dan menggunakan skala Likert 5 mata dan mengukur dua sub konstruk, iaitu Kesedaran Kendiri Peribadi (KKP) dan Kesedaran Kendiri Umum (KKU). Dapatan kajian menunjukkan, secara keseluruhannya aspek kesedaran kendiri responden mempunyai skor min yang hampir sama bagi setiap konstruk KKP dan KKU melebihi 3.00. Selain itu, dapatan juga menunjukkan faktor-faktor yang berada dalam KKP iaitu Reflektif Kendiri dan Pengetahuan Diri, serta faktor dalam KKU iaitu Penampilan dan Padanan Sosial mempunyai min yang hampir sama dan tiada faktor yang dikatakan lebih dominan. Kesimpulannya, aspek kesedaran kendiri responden adalah baik dan Instrumen SSCA mempunyai potensi besar untuk diketengahkan sebagai alat ukur psikometrik kepada sampel yang lain. Dicadangkan kajian masa hadapan meneroka lebih lanjut lagi perkaitan aspek kesedaran kendiri dengan pembolehubah yang lain seperti Keazaman atau Efikasi Kendiri bagi mengenal pasti konsep kendiri sebenar penagih-penagih dadah di Malaysia

Effects of group and individual culturally adapted cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and sexual satisfaction among perimenopausal women

Aims: Previous research has shown the efficacy of culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CA-CBT) in reducing depression, yet its effect on increasing sexual satisfaction is not well documented. In this study, an embedded randomized controlled trial design was used to examine the effect of group and individual CA-CBT on depression and sexual satisfaction among perimenopausal women. Method: A total of 64 depressed Iranian perimenopausal women were randomly assigned to two formats of treatments; sixteen sessions of group CA-CBT and eight sessions of individual CA-CBT, as well as a waitlist control group. Depression and sexual satisfaction were measured using BDI-II and ENRICH, respectively, at T1 (pre-treatment), T2 (post-treatment) and T3 (follow-up). Results: Repeated measures ANOVA indicated that the women who underwent both group and individual CA-CBT had effectively reduced depression and increased sexual satisfaction between pre-treatment and post-treatment, and it was sustained after six months of follow-ups with large effect sizes of significant differences (p < 0.001), but the control group did not. Conclusion: The results showed promising evidence for the efficacy of both treatment groups of CA-CBT for depression and sexual satisfaction among perimenopausal women. The population mental health burden among perimenopausal women may likely be reduced by propagating this effective treatment

Investigating the value preferences among in-school adolescents in Nigeria

This study aims to investigate the value preferences of in-school adolescents. The study employed a survey design. The population was 2803 in-school adolescents in the senior secondary II in the urban and rural in the Ankpa education zone of Kogi State, Nigeria. Then, 280 senior secondary II was used as a sample through multistage sampling techniques. The value preferences of in-school adolescents questionnaire (VPOAQ) instrument developed was used to collect the data. Mean scores and standard deviations were used to answer the research questions while one-way ANOVA was used to test the null hypotheses. The study found that both male and female in-school adolescents have preferences for the same values like fulfillment, family life, competitiveness, creativity, religion, and hard work except friendliness and leadership irrespective of their locations. Despite the multicultural nature of our society, there is a core value that is undisputable anywhere in the world but is rapidly being eroded, hence, constant enlightenment campaigns on core values should be carried out in our towns, villages, and cities to help educate and guide the adolescents on value-related issues

Effect of individual psycho-education on self-determination among opiate-dependent in methadone treatment: a randomised controlled trial

Self-determination is a useful concept for analysing individual experiences with internal controls and demonstrates the critical role of self-determined motivation in addiction treatment. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of individual psycho-educational treatment based on integrated self-awareness and self-determination theories (i-SEAZ) toward self-determination among opiate-dependent patients in Methadone Treatment (MT). 75 methadone patients from five methadone clinics were randomly assigned to the experimental (n=38) or control (n=37) groups. Ten individual i-SEAZ sessions were administered to the experimental group, while the control group received only MT. The Treatment Motivation Questionnaire (TQM) was used to evaluate the effect of self-determination on four sub-constructs: External Motivation, Internal Motivation, Treatment Confidence, and Seeking Help. The evaluation was performed twice, once before (as a pretest) and once after (as posttest). The experimental group demonstrated a significant increase in self-determination. However, sub-construct analyses revealed that External Motivation improved significantly, but not Internal Motivation, Treatment Confidence, or Seeking help. Thus, the i-SEAZ appears to significantly improve self-determination, particularly in opiate-dependent patients. More research is needed to determine the efficacy of i-SEAZ in other drug treatment modalities. This study aims to increase counsellors' use of evidence-based treatments such as i-SEAZ in order to increase self-determination among opiate-dependent Methadone patients

THE THE EFFECT OF INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOEDUCATION INTERVENTION ON SELF EFFICACY AMONG OPIOID DEPENDENT PATIENTS IN METHADONE CLINICS

Background and Purpose: The present study is designed to evaluate the effect of individual psycho-education intervention based on integrated self-awareness and self-determination theories (i-SEAZ) toward self-efficacy among opioid-dependent patients in methadone treatment (MT). &nbsp; Methodology: 75 opioid-dependent participants who were on MT under Ministry of Health Malaysia from five Methadone Clinics in Klang Valley were evaluated on the effectiveness of the i-SEAZ intervention. The experiment group comprised 38 participants, who received ten sessions of individual i-SEAZ alongside MT, while 37 participants of the control group only received MT. The effectiveness of the intervention was assessed by the General Self Efficacy Questionnaire (GSE), with ten items. The assessment was performed two times; the first was two weeks before the initiation of i-SEAZ (as pretest), and the second was two weeks after i-SEAZ was completed (as posttest). &nbsp; Findings: The extracted data were analysed by ANCOVA using SPSS-20. The findings showed there was a significant improvement in the i-SEAZ scores between experiment and control groups at posttest (p = 0.000). It is concluded that the intervention of i-SEAZ is associated with a significant increase in self-efficacy among substance-dependent patients in Methadone Clinics. &nbsp; Contributions: This study is hoped to contribute to the psychologists and counselors at addiction clinics, treatment institutions and communities in adopting the i-SEAZ module to improve self-efficacy among patients in substance abuse treatment. &nbsp; Keywords: Methadone treatment, psychoeducation, self-efficacy, self-awareness theory, self-determination theory. &nbsp; Cite as: Engku Kamarudin, E. M., Wan Sulaiman, W. S., Sarnon, N., &amp; Amin, A. S. (2020).&nbsp;The effect of individual psychoeducation intervention on self-efficacy among opioid dependent patients in Methadone clinics.&nbsp;&nbsp;Journal of Nusantara Studies, 5(2), 103-128. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol5iss2pp103-12

The reproductive health understanding: an analysis for the prevention of children sexual harassment

Understanding reproductive health is an important issue for students with special needs as their specificity does not prevent the acquisition and comprehension including efforts to prevent sexual harassment. Descriptive cross-sectional design was used. The samples selected were 86 students in Indonesia which were 29 males and 57 females, consisting of 36 deaf (n=31), 50 mentally retarded (n=43), and 13.9 autistic (n=12). Data were collected with a questionnaire of 34 items which measured the understanding of reproductive processes, functions, and systems, as well as sexually transmitted diseases, attitudes about reproductive health, media and social influence on sexual activity and ability to communicate. The data were analyzed descriptively and different multivariate tests were carried out based on the type of student's impairment. Consequently, their understanding of reproductive health was discovered to be low, especially in terms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), attitudes, and communication skills. The results also showed that there was no significant difference in the understanding of reproductive health in students with special needs concerning the type of disability suffered. These can be used by teachers, counselors, and the subjects plus their parents as initial information on developing an understanding of reproductive health in the future. © 2024, Intelektual Pustaka Media Utama. All rights reserved

Internet addiction and depression among students at residential college: readiness to seek counselling services

In contemporary society, the ubiquitous use of the Internet has become an unavoidable aspect of daily life. However, unregulated usage carries the potential for addiction, leading to a heightened sense of disconnection from the tangible world of technology. This empirical investigation conducted a quantitative exploration to establish the connection between Internet addiction, depression, and the willingness to utilise counselling services among the student body affiliated with one of Universiti Putra Malaysia’s residential colleges. The sample, consisting of 283 students, was meticulously selected through random sampling and represented a spectrum from first-year to final-year students. Data collection was executed through a structured questionnaire comprising three distinct instruments: the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), and the Attitudes Towards Seeking Professional Psychological Help-Short Form (ATSPPH-SF) inventory. A preliminary analysis of the data, conducted descriptively, revealed prevailing trends. The majority of respondents demonstrated a moderate inclination toward seeking counselling assistance. Simultaneously, they exhibited varying degrees of Internet addiction, ranging from moderate to high levels, and experienced depression at minimal to low levels. Subsequent correlation analysis has contributed noteworthy findings. It discerned pronounced negative correlations between the severity of Internet addiction, the presence of depression, and the readiness to pursue psychological counselling among the surveyed students. In light of these revelations, it is imperative for all stakeholders within the university ecosystem, including counsellors and the management of residential colleges, to foster synergistic collaboration. This collective effort assumes paramount importance in its mission to enhance the mental well-being and psychological health of the university’s student population

Use of social media towards depression and achievement motivation among university students

This study analyses the relationship of the use of social media towards depression and achievement motivation among university’s students. There are n = 174 respondents of degree student participate in this studyby using cluster sampling method (age range = 19-23). Descriptive analysis and Pearson correlation is used to identify the level and relationship of Social Media Use, Depression and Achievement Motivation respectively. The results showed level of social media use and depression level is mild while achievement motivation is moderate. The relationship between the use of social media and depression is a moderate positive correlation. Besides, the relationship between the use of social media and achievement motivation is a moderate positive correlation. Both correlation is significant. As social media has significant relationship with depression and motivation achievement, the use of social media wisely is highly recommended in order to benefit the usage and prevent from any social media vices

Validity of adult psychopathology model using psychiatric patient sample from a developing country: confirmatory factor analysis

Objectives. This study is aimed at testing and validating the two-factor measurement model of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI). Specifically, this paper reported construct validity, particularly focusing on convergent and discriminant validities of the internalizing-externalizing MCMI model of adult psychopathology using a psychiatric sample from a developing country, the Republic of Yemen. Methods. MCMI was distributed among 232 outpatients from the Hospital of Taiz City and two private psychiatry clinics in Yemen; data were collected using structured interviews over four months. We used exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to explore and confirm the latent structure MCMI and verify the evidence of convergent and discriminant validity. Results. The CFA results indicated that MCMI was a good fit for the internalizing-externalizing two-factor model of adult psychopathology, comparative fit index ðCFIÞ = 0:95, and RMSEA = 0:07. The results of the CFA provide evidence of convergent and discriminant validity characterized by MCMI with the internalizing-externalizing model. Conclusion. The adult psychopathology of internalizingexternalizing is a valid measurement model of MCMI with ten personality disorders and eight clinical syndromes