Recognizing, appreciating and preserving women's rights: issues, rationales and challenges for women in facing social responsibility

The discussion in this paper focuses on issues that increase the awareness and understanding of society on the importance of achieving common equality in a fair way to optimize women's ability to provide a sustainable future for the country. Among issues discussed (i) Career issues halt for highly educated women with families, (ii) The issue of women as victims of domestic violence, (iii) Elimination of gender discrimination in an effort to dignify women, (iv) Confusion over the issue of women's human rights labelled as a family, community and welfare, and (v) Denial of women's entrepreneurial potential and leadership credibility in the national political arena. This paper uses secondary sources, such as research results published in journals, scholarly writing, online news sources, and public forums, to employ a qualitative methodology. The results of the study present information regarding (a) Gender discrimination, cultural clashes and community perceptions, (b) Implementation & enforcement of the Domestic Violence Act 1994, (c) Viability of the National Women's Policy 2009, (d) Strengthening the functions and jurisdictions of the Affairs Unit Woman (EVE). The rationale for preserving women's rights is for the society to be aware of the importance of women in mobilizing the economy, social, and culture. In addition, the recognition and appreciation of women's contributions must continue to ensure a more prosperous, peaceful and prosperous future for the country. The direction for the future undertaking should focus on the significance of women's empowerment in guaranteeing the development of the country which no longer refers solely to economic development but covers development in terms of social, personality and community unity

Strengthening the HEI ecosystem in producing graduates oriented to entrepreneurial thinking and tend job opportunities

Entrepreneurship development and education is an important agenda in ensuring that the country's higher education system is always competitive and moves forward according to current global demands and trends. The objective of this paper is to discuss the efforts and initiatives of various parties towards strengthening the ecosystem in producing Higher Education Institutions (HEI) graduates who have an entrepreneurial orientation, inclined towards careers as entrepreneurs and have the confidence to create job opportunities. This study uses a qualitative method which is a document analysis study or a library study where a survey of secondary sources whether online that refer to articles, books, papers, forums, and government policies related to the entrepreneurial ecosystem of HEIs is done. The results of the study examine a selection of contemporary issues that dominate the latest discussions regarding the entrepreneurial mindset among students. The issues highlighted are related to, 1. HEI Students' Competence as Entrepreneurs, 2. HEI Students' Exposure to the Business World, 3. HEI Students' Emphasis on Innovation and Technology in the Field of Entrepreneurship and 4. HEI Students' Emphasis on Entrepreneurship in Ensuring Sustainability Ecosystem in HEIs. The results of the study found that the manifestation of the entrepreneurship agenda at the university level can be measured through numerous key achievements such as the number and impact of student involvement in entrepreneurship activities and learning as well as the increase of academic staff who are competent and have expertise in the field of entrepreneurship education. The direction of entrepreneurship education should emphasize the impact of the entrepreneurship agenda in HEIs on the longterm effects of the learning process in producing and developing quality people to contribute to the development of the countr

A review on the impacts of self-esteem towards psychological well-being among children from low-income background

Self-esteem is an important psychological element that affects one's health and quality of life. Building high self-esteem throughout one's life appears to be the most fundamental goal of mental, emotional, and social wellness. Positive self-esteem is substantially related to both mental health and happiness, and it consistently correlates with psychological well-being. Poor self-esteem can lead to a variety of self-depreciation, self-defeating attitudes, mental illness, social difficulties, or dangerous behavior. Children from low-income families are more likely to have low self-esteem. It could be because poor households are unable to meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, educational opportunities, and clothing, in comparison to other well-off households. To explore the relationship between a low-income background and children’s self-esteem and how self-esteem development affects their psychological well-being. This study involved a systematic literature review of studies related to self-esteem and psychological well-being of children from low-income backgrounds. Financial status and children's self-esteem were shown to be strongly linked, with children from low-income families having lower self-esteem and poorer psychological well-being, including a higher likelihood of depressive symptoms, dissatisfaction with life, and suicidal attempts. Parental involvement, parenting style, and parental awareness of their children's self-esteem development were all found to be essential mediators of children's self-esteem development. Low self-esteem in children not only makes them less likely to be accepted by friends, negatively impacting their social development, but it’s also linked to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and externalizing issues such as aggression, antisocial behavior, and delinquency. The family's financial level was significantly connected to the children’s self-esteem and psychological well-being. This self-esteem serves as a preventative mechanism against dangerous mental health problems and reflects their ability to deal efficiently with difficulties in life

Mom, i wanna go out! children burnout during movement control order (MCO)

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the world and resulting in significant changes in almost all aspects daily life. Although literature shows that children are minimally susceptible to 2019-Corona virus disease (COVID-19), they are hit the hardest by impact of this pandemic. Being quarantined in homes may impose greater psychological burden than the physical sufferings caused by the virus. School closure and lack of outdoor activities are likely to disrupt children’s usual activities. These changes place children at increased risk for burnout. The purpose of this paper is to review the concept of children burnout, discuss children burnout in the context of the current COVID-19 pandemic, and focus specifically on the effects of socio-emotional development of children. Parents, psychologists, government and non-governmental organizations have important roles to play to mitigate the socio-emotional effects of COVID-19 on children. Implications for parents also will be discussed

Exploring the impact of a transdiagnostic cognitive behavioural therapy-based intervention on a group of Malaysian adolescents with problematic drug use and emotional problems

Introduction: Adolescents with problematic substance use frequently have anxiety and depression and tend to have “unhealthy” lifestyle such as having poor dietary patterns and physical inactivity. The overall aim of the present study was to explore the impact of a Transdiagnostic Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based Intervention (“Super Skills for Life” – adolescent version; SSL-A) on emotional problems among adolescents with problematic substance use and to identify demographic factors which influence the intervention outcomes. Method: A total of 108 adolescents (M = 16.30 years, SD = 1.6) with problematic substance use who showed high levels of anxiety and depression participated in this study. They completed a set of questionnaires to measure substance use, mental health problems, cognitive emotion regulation strategies, loneliness, and lifestyle and habits at pre- and post-intervention. Results: The adolescents reported less emotional symptoms and more prosocial behavior after the intervention. These adolescents were also consumed less substance and used less maladaptive emotion regulation strategies after participating in SSL-A. Females compared to males showed more treatment gains (i.e., reduction in loneliness and improvement in psychological health and self-esteem) after the intervention. Conclusion: This study provides empirical evidence for the utility of the SSL-A in reducing emotional problems and substance use among adolescents with problematic substance use

Penilaian psikometrik bagi Sleep Habit Inventory (SHI) versi bahasa Melayu dalam kalangan kanak-kanak di Malaysia

Sleep is a vital necessity need for children. The process of child development will be affected if they did not get enough sleep. Children sleeping needs can be met if they are given a sleeping routine to suit their age. As children are individuals who still depends entirely on their parents or guardians, their routine sleeping arrangements will be directly influenced by how their parents or guardians manage their sleep schedule. The purpose of the study was to assess psychometric aspect of Sleep Habit Inventory (SHI) Malay version. This instrument was used to measure sleep habit of young children. The instrument divided to three components that measure sleep routine, rhythm and separation affects. Overall scale consisted of 17 items. SHI was translated into Malay language by using back to back translation procedure proposed by Brislin. Respondents of the study were 150 working mothers with 18 to 36 years old child at Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. The result of exploratory factor analysis (EFA) found that 15 from 17 items were accepted due to factor loading greater than 0.6. and all components extracted achieved the value of alpha cronbach minimum 0.7. As conclusion, this instrument can be used to measure child sleep habit in local context especially in Sabah