Hubungan antara Kemahiran Membuat Keputusan dan Daya Tahan dalam kalangan Pelajar Pintar Berbakat

Isu sosial dan emosi dan pelajar pintar berbakat (PPB) tidak dapat dipisahkan. Bimbingan bagi menguruskan isu sosial dan emosi dalam kalangan PPB sangat penting untuk membantu perkembangan pelajar secara optimum serta merangsang kecemerlangan negara. Kajian ini adalah bertujuan untuk mendedahkan mengenai keperluan meningkatkan kemahiran membuat keputusan dan daya tahan dalam kalangan PPB yang juga merupakan pendekatan yang berstrategik bagi membantu golongan ini menguruskan isu sosial dan emosi. Dalam pada itu, kaunselor merupakan agen yang tepat dan perlu memainkan peranan penting dalam membantu PPB meningkatkan kemahiran dan kebolehan tersebut seterusnya membantu mereka menangani isu sosial dan emosi

Association between career program, support for career development and commitment with career choice

This study assesses the association between career program, support for career development and commitment with career choice. Self-report questionnaires were used to collect data from university staff. The SmartPLS path model analysis was employed to test the research hypotheses and outcomes of this test confirmed that linking career program to support for career development has been an important antecedent of commitment with career choice in the studied organization. Discussion on the findings, implications and conclusion of the study are elaborated

ENHANCEMENT OF LOCUS OF CONTROL AMONG INMATES IN REHABILITATION CENTERS UNDERGOING A CAREER THERAPY MODEL: A QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS

Purpose of the study: This paper is undertaken to discuss the enhancement of locus of control through Career Therapy Model intervention imposed upon 38 participants in selected drug rehabilitation centers in Malaysia. Methodology: In this study, the qualitative research design was adopted and interview was used to garner feedback from facilitators in charge, as well as the participants. The data collected was analysed by using content analysis approach where several themes were figured out in regard to locus of control as concerned. The participants were chosen by using purposive sampling. Main findings: The results indicated that the Career Therapy Model had been proven as effective in elevating the clients’ internal locus of control as the feedback collected demonstrated likewise. Most of the encouraging responses were constituting the effectiveness of the career therapy model, where the participants’ level of locus of control was enhanced as they are taking charge in deciding directions of their own lives. Applications of this study: This career therapy model is developed by researchers for job-searching enterprise purpose; to provide a second chance for the drug addicts to enter a more realistic workplace, with regards to their level of skills and inclination and indirectly ensuring their recovery. Originality/ novelty: Career therapy model is one of the first models of career counseling in Malaysia. Besides, the model approach in method delivery has been customized according to local-cultural setting and is evidence-based practice. In addition to career counseling aspect, this career therapy model also provides guidelines on how to deal with relapse and coping skills when they are back to the mainstream of society.&nbsp