Kesahan dan Kebolehpercayaan Instrumen Penghayatan Akidah

This article discussed the construct validity and reliability of faith appreciation questionnaire. The instrument was developed based on past literature, expert opinion and research objectives. Expert interview has been done to validate the instrument construct and content while Cronbach’s alpha coefficient has been used to identify the value and level of internal consistency. Result shows the overall value of Cronbach’s alpha for the instrument is 0.868. However, each construct show a different value of reliability such as moderate level in understanding, α = 0.662; very high value of feeling, α = 0.910 and high in practicing, α = 0.830. Based on the result, some improvements on the instrument item need to be done for the next research

Persepsi Kaunselor terhadap Isu berkaitan Bunuh Diri dan Idea Membunuh Diri: Satu Analisa

Bunuh diri merupakan suatu isu yang menjadi perhatian dalam profesion Kaunseling semenjak dahulu lagi. Mutakhir ini, klien yang datang dengan isu-isu etika yang mencabar seperti bunuh diri memilih kaunseling sebagai terapi rasional bagi pencegahan melalui pertimbangan diri. Analisa literature mendapati terdapat cabaran-cabaran berkaitan isu ini dengan profesion Kaunseling dan mengenalpasti hubungan antara kepercayaan peribadi kaunselor tentang bunuh diri dan sikap beliau terhadap klien yang menyatakan “Idea untuk membunuh diri”. Persepsi kaunselor dilihat dari sudut pengetahuan, latihan, keagamaan, nilai dan kepercayaan peribadi kaunselor juga tanggapan mereka terhadap kematian. Hasil analisa mendapati bahawa persepsi kaunselor terhadap isu bunuh diri dan idea untuk membunuh diri oleh klien terbahagi kepada dua bahagian Utama iaitu pertama Bunuh Diri merupakan satu pilihan, kedua Bunuh diri atau Idea untuk membunuh diri disebabkan beberapa faktor iaitu putus asa, kegagalan, keraguan dan dasar tanggungjawab. Implikasinya beberapa perkara perlu diberi perhatian seperti latihan kaunselor, amalan klinikal dan penyelidikan lanjut di masa hadapan perlu dilaksanakan

The influence of market orientation, brand equity on SMEs performances

Performance of SMEs could be increased if they possess resources that are superior to help generate sustainable competitive advantage. Previous research does not provide a comprehensive explanation for SME performance through brand equity perspectives.This study hence, attempts to fill the gap by integrating Brand Equity Creation Process Model and Resource Based View in explaining SMEs performance. In particular this paper, sought to examine SMEs performance by investigating the relationship between market orientation, brand equity and performance. Survey data of 278 SMEs owners and managers all around Malaysia was used to test the relationship between the constructs of the study.In general, this study is in line with resource based theory that proposes that unique, rare, inimitable and non-substitutable resources especially on customer orientation and inter-functional department will create competitive advantage and hence increase performance of SMEs

Hubungan antara Pengetahuan dan Sikap Terhadap Homoseksual dalam kalangan Pelajar Sekolah Agama

Fenomena homoseksual telah mewujudkan diskriminasi, prejudis dan sikap yang negatif dalam kalangan masyarakat. Kajian ini dijalankan untuk mengenal pasti hubungan antara pengetahuan homoseksual dengan sikap terhadap homoseksual dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah agama di daerah Kulim. Kajian ini adalah berbentuk kuantitatif dengan menggunakan reka bentuk tinjauan. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan soal selidik dan diedarkan kepada 136 orang pelajar tingkatan empat, lima dan enam daripada dua buah sekolah menengah agama. Soal selidik dalam kajian ini menggunakan dua jenis instrumen iaitu The Sex Education and Knowledge about Homosexuality (SEKHQ) dan The Attitudes Towards Homosexuals Questionnaire (AHQ). Kemudian, data kajian dianalisis menggunakan statistik deskriptif dan statistik inferensi yang melibatkan ujian-t, ujian ANOVA dan Korelasi Pearson dengan menggunakan perisian Statistial Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) versi 20. Hasil dapatan mendapati tidak ada perbezaan yang signifikan (p > 0.05) di dalam pengetahuan homoseksual dan sikap terhadap homoseksual berdasarkan jantina dan umur pelajar. Selain itu, kajian juga menunjukkan bahawa pengetahuan homoseksual (r = 0.034, p > 0.05) tidak mempunyai hubungan yang signifikan dengan sikap terhadap homoseksual dalam kalangan pelajar sekolah agama. Secara kesimpulan, pengetahuan pelajar tentang homoseksual tidak mempengaruhi sikap pelajar sekolah agama terhadap homoseksual. Oleh yang demikian, kajian ini menunjukkan bahawa semakin tinggi pengetahuan tentang homoseksual, maka ia akan menghasilkan sikap yang negatif terhadap homoseksual. Pengetahuan yang tinggi mengenai homoseksual tetap tidak membuatkan pelajar terbuka dalam menerima fenomena ini sebagai gaya hidup

Kecerdasan emosi sebagai faktor penyumbang kepada kepimpinan Ahli Majlis Eksekutif Pelajar Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Kajian ini bertujuan untuk melihat trait kecerdasan emosi (KE) sebagai faktor penyumbang kepada kepimpinan Ahli Majlis Eksekutif Pelajar (MEP) UKM (n = 148). Bagi tujuan pemerolehan data, dua jenis instrumen digunakan sebagai alat kajian utama iaitu Inventori Kepintaran Emosi Malaysia (IKEM-MEQI) dan Malaysia Leadership Audit Trail Inventory (MLATI). Data yang diperoleh telah dianalisis menggunakan SPSS. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk (a) melihat profil kepintaran emosi Ahli MEP UKM (b) melihat profil kepimpinan Ahli MEP UKM (c) melihat adakah wujud hubungan antara kepimpinan dengan domain pengurusan personal dan sosial KE di kalangan ahli MEP UKM. Hasil dapatan kajian menunjukkan Ahli MEP UKM mempunyai Indeks Kepintaran Emosi dan Kepimpinan di tahap yang tinggi. Ujian regrasi yang dijalankan menunjukkan bahawa wujudnya hubungan positif yang signifikan antara kepimpinan dengan pengurusan personal dan sosial kecerdasan emosi dalam kalangan ahli MEP UKM

‘SELF-IE’ MODULE: A COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY INTERVENTION TO SUPPORT SELF-CHANGE AND WORK-PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT OF LOW-PERFORMING CIVIL SERVANTS

Purpose of the study: This study aims to examine the impact of a psychoeducational module known as the ‘SELF-IE’ module in helping low-performing civil servants. It is measured through the self-change variables of emotional stability, psycho-spirituality, and behavioral adjustment among respondents, who attended 2017 Self-Change and Well-Being Programme that used the ‘SELF-IE’ module as the intervention. Methodology: This is a quasi-experimental study, in which the impact of the ‘SELF-IE’ module was determined by measuring the mean differences of the variables for both experimental and control groups. Data were collected from a total of 68 respondents using the Personal Well-Being Questionnaire (PWQ) consisting of 60 items divided into five different sections. Main Findings: There is a significant mean difference in all three measured variables (emotional stability, psycho-spirituality, and behavioral adjustment) between both experimental and control groups, which means that the intervention using the ‘SELF-IE’ module has a positive impact in self-change of the respondents in those variables. Applications of this study: The result of this study can provide useful information to help improve any self-development program for employees’ particularly in public organizational settings. The information should be beneficial for organizational counselors or industrial psychologists, and human resources or training managers. Novelty/Originality of this study: This study specifically enhances the human assessment performance in the Public Service Department (PSD), whereby the development of the ‘SELF-IE’ module has improved the current module used in public organizations’ employee assistance program (EAP)

Construction of TVET Students' Career Profile Pathways

A lucrative career and meet the personality of the individual is the dream of every human being. Yet, the diversity of human personalities causes each individual to need a different career path to obtain a career that is in line with their personalities. This study was conducted to develop different career development pathways according to the profile of each individual. This qualitative study used Multiple Case Study with Delphi technique Interview Method as the data collection method. There were 15 informants who were graduated from TVETs background and have been successful in their careers. The results of the analysis using Thematic Analysis and Fuzzy Delphi have produced Seven (7) different career paths according to profile namely Opportunist Path, Aggressive Path, Systematic Path, Cognitive Path, Conventional Path, Roe Path and Roe-Supportive Path. All these Career Routes are then agreed by experts using Focused Group Discussion techniques consisting of lecturers and alumni of TVETs. These different paths can give a new dimension to students to make their own career planning based on their personalities

Application of Malaysian halal standard MS1500:2009 for Japanese food producers

Japan is becoming a more popular tourist destination among Muslims than before. Furthermore, the country is preparing itself to be the host for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Currently, it is dependent mainly on Malaysia to provide professional expertise regarding halal by following the Malaysian Halal Standard MS1500:2009 as it does not have special expertise in that field. Thus, there are some critical gaps in the interpretation of the requirements of halal status in these two countries and the application of the Malaysian Halal Standard in Japan. This study attempted to identify the issues and challenges faced by Japanese producers involved in the halal food business, and to suggest some improvements for the Malaysian Halal Standard MS1500:2009 to be relevant to Japanese food producers. The research methodology involved primary data where face-to-face interviews were conducted. The respondents were selected among the food producers from Malaysia and Japan who were involved with producing halal food. The thematic method was used in analyzing the data. This research revealed seven key issues and challenges that Japanese halal food producers face in producing halal food. There also some suggestions for the improvement of the MS 1500:2009 to help the Japanese food producers to produce halal products and lead to the standardization of halal guidelines. Among the proposed improvements are utilizing the expertise provided by JAKIM, applying technology in the premises, separating the use of halal and non-halal ingredients in the factory or premises by using the technology and following the requirements of the Japanese authorities with regards to hygiene, sanitation and food safety which are acknowledged as halal. Hence, this research could be the reference to further enhance the Malaysian Standard MS1500:2009 in assisting the producers or any other country interested in producing halal food

Reliability and validity of peer aggression coping self-efficacy scale

Worldwide, most of the mainstream media commonly reports bullying behavior. Nevertheless the instruments for measuring bullying behavior and the attitude towards bullying behavior among Malaysian adolescents are lacking. This study examined the reliability and validity of the peer aggression coping self-efficacy scale measuring the self-efficacy of bully victims among Malaysian adolescents. The scale, which consists of 45 items, was translated to Malay language using back translation method and its validity was examined using 176 high school students. The split-half reliability result revealed Cronbach’s alpha of 0.91, indicating a high reliability. Four experts in the counseling field established face validity. The Peer Aggression Coping Self-Efficacy Scale provides a useful measure for examining children’s self-efficacy

PELATIHAN PSIKOEDUKASI UNTUK MEREDUKSI STRES AKADEMIK PESERTA DIDIK

Abstrak Perubahan kegiatan pembelajaran tatap muka menjadi pembelajaran online selama masa pandemic menyebabkan berbagai permasalahan penyesuaian baik bagi guru maupun peserta didik. Stres akademik pada peserta didik tidak dapat dihindarkan sehingga guru bimbingan dan konseling (BK) dituntut untuk bisa memberikan dukungan yang tepat agar peserta didik dapat belajar secara optimal. Perlu adanya pelatihan untuk guru dan praktisi BK untuk mengatasi masalah tersebut, salah satunya dengan pelatihan psikoedukasi untuk mereduksi stres akademik. Pelatihan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pemahaman guru BK khususnya tentang konsep, gejala, faktor penyebab dan dampak stres akademik serta bagaimana cara menerapkan self-instruction untuk mereduksi stres akademik. Pelatihan ini dilakukan selama dua hari yang terdiri dari sesi pemaparan materi, praktik, penugasan dan diskusi. Peserta terdiri dari guru, mahasiswa dan praktisi BK yang berasal dari Indonesia dan Malaysia sebanyak 122 peserta. Peserta menunjukan peningkatan sebesar 27% pada kemampuan analisis gejala stress akademik dan peningkatan sebesar31% pada kompetensi merancang program psikoedukasi untuk peserta didik. Abstract: The change in face-to-face learning activities to online learning during the pandemic caused various adjustment problems for both teachers and students. Academic stress on students cannot be avoided so that guidance and counseling (GC) teachers are required to be able to provide appropriate support to their students. There is a need for training for GC teachers to overcome these problems, one of which is psychoeducational training to reduce academic stress. This training aims to improve the understanding of GC teachers, especially about the concepts, symptoms, causes and effects of academic stress and how to apply self-instruction to reduce academic stress. This training was carried out for two days consisting of presentation sessions, practice, assignments and discussions. Participants consisted of teachers, students and counseling practitioners from Indonesia and Malaysia (N=122 participants). Participants showed an increase of 27% in the ability to analyze symptoms of academic stress and a 31% increase in the competence to design psychoeducational programs for students