This study focused on examining the correlation between regulatory focus and creativity among undergraduate students at UPSI, Malaysia. Using a convenience sampling, the study utilized an online-based survey administered through Google Forms. A total of 153 undergraduate students, aged between 18 to 29 years participated. Participants were required to complete a set of questionnaires that encompassed demographic information, an assessment of regulatory focus using Regulatory Focus Questionnaire (RFQ), and an evaluation of creativity using Person-Environment Fit Scale for Creativity (PEFSC). Results showed that there was a significant positive correlation between the promotion focus and creativity, r (153) = .803, p < .001 whereas a significant negative correlation between the prevention focus and creativity, r (153) = -.711, p < .001. Additionally, the study identified a significant joint relationship between promotion and prevention focus on creativity, R_ = .685, F(2, 150) = 163.271,.....

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This research aimed to explore the link between parenting styles and gaming disorders among secondary school students in Kelantan, Malaysia. A quantitative correlational survey design was employed, utilizing online survey questionnaires for data collection. The instruments utilized were the Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) and the Parenting Style Dimensions Questionnaire (PSDQ). A total of 209 respondents from a secondary school participated in the study. Results revealed a significant positive correlation between authoritarian parenting style and gaming disorders among secondary school students. This study serves as a pilot investigation to identify factors associated with gaming disorders, particularly among adolescents. In conclusion, the findings suggest valuable insights for future interventions addressing parenting and internet gaming disorders. Further exploration of the relationship between parenting styles and gaming disorders is recommended for a deeper understanding of this ph.....

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This study examined the relationship between burnout and perceived job performance among private-sector employees in Malaysia. Data was collected through an online survey, 149 respondents were (100 females, 49 males) conveniently sampled. The study utilized two instruments, the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI) and the Individual Work Performance Questionnaires (IWPQ). Three objectives were aimed for this study, (1) to determine the levels of burnout among private-sector employees (2) to determine the levels of perceived job performance among private-sector employees and (3) to identify the relationship between burnout and perceived job performance among private-sector employees. Both descriptive and inferential analyses were conducted, including Pearson's correlation, to evaluate the data and explore the relationships between key variables. The results revealed that the majority of respondents exhibited low levels of burnout (n = 60) and also a low level of perceived job performance .....

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This present study aimed to investigate the relationship between childhood maltreatment and its effect on selfesteem among youth. This study was conducted as cross-sectional survey design by using online survey via Google form. Total number of (n =156) participants from youth age 18 to 30 with 47.4% male respondents and 52.6% female respondents who are willingly to participate in the study. Instruments Childhood Trauma Questionnaire (CTQ) and Rosenberg Self -Esteem Scale (RSES) were used to collect data. Results indicated that emotional neglect has the highest number of childhood maltreatment experience by youth but emotional abuse has the most severe case. The childhood maltreatment showed a significant negative correlation with self-esteem. Among the respondents, the increase in the level of childhood maltreatment were correlated with the decrease of self-esteem. Through this study, the implications of screening children condition and environment in early age with extensive intervent.....

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Kajian_ ini_ bertujuan_ untuk_ mengkaji_ dan_ meneliti_ Pengetahuan_ Pedagogi_ Isi Kandungan__ (PPIK)_ guru_ permulaan_ dan_ guru_ berpengalaman_ opsyen_ Biologi. Tumpuan_ kajian_ PPIK_ yang_ dimiliki oleh guru-guru_ ini_ merangkumi_ komponen-komponen_ PPIK_ iaitu,_ Pengetahuan_ Isi__ Kandungan_ (PIK)_ subjek,_ Pengetahuan Pedagogi (PP), Pengetahuan Terhadap Pelajar (PTP) dan_ Kepercayaan Terhadap Ciri Subjek dan Pendekatan Pengajarannya (KCSPP). Kajian seterusnya melihat_ sejauh mana komponen-komponen ini berintegrasi dalam menghasilkan pengajaran Biologi yang berkesan._ Responden terdiri daripada empat orang guru iaitu melibatkan dua orang guru permulaan (pengalaman_ mengajar antara 1-3 tahun) dan dua orang guru berpengalaman (mengajar lebih daripada 5 tahun) yang_ mengajar Biologi di sekolah menengah dalam daerah Rompin, Pahang. Kajian ini berasaskan reka bentuk_ kajian kes yang menggunakan_ pendekatan_ penyelidikan_ kualitatif._ Data kajian dianalisis dengan__ menggunakan_ pendekat.....

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This study investigated the relationships between bedtime procrastination, rumination, and sleep quality among physically inactive students. Using a cross-sectional online survey design, a total of 135 physically inactive undergraduate students participated in the study. The participants were recruited through purposive sampling. It was hypothesized that both bedtime procrastination and rumination were associated with sleep quality. The study used the Bedtime Procrastination Scale (BPS), Ruminative Response Scale (RRS), and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) to assess bedtime procrastination, ruminative thought, and sleep quality, respectively. Data analysis was conducted using Pearson correlation coefficient. The results found a significant positive correlation between bedtime procrastination and sleep quality, r(135) = .758, p < .001. Similarly, a significant positive correlation was found between rumination and sleep quality, r(135) = .614, p < .001. In conclusion, the findings h.....

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are recognised as an important risk factor for the development of longterm behavioural consequences, including deviant behaviour. Although current evidence is beginning to address the function of ACEs in criminogenic behaviours in adolescents, the relationship between early ACE exposure and deviant behaviour in young adults has been studied to a limited extent. This study aims to measure the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, gender and deviant behaviour among students in Malaysia. The study uses a quantitative cross-sectional survey design in which a total of 207 participants who had previously experienced adverse childhood experiences completed the Adverse Childhood Experiences Questionnaire (ACEQ) and the Deviant Behaviour Variety Scale (DBVS). The results showed that ACEs were significantly correlated with deviant behaviour and that mental illness in the home was the most significant predictor of deviant behaviour, along with ot.....

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Kajian ini tertumpu kepada mengenal pasti komodifikasi yang berlaku di dalam persembahan teater Mak Yung Raja Besar Maha Gading (2019) di Istana Budaya dengan menggunakan teori komodifikasi. Komodifikasi membawa maksud satu usaha yang dilakukan oleh sesebuah organisasi terhadap subjek yang dahulunya bukan komoditi kepada komoditi. Asas bagi melihat sesebuah subjek yang mengalami komodifikasi adalah dari segi objek, tanda dan kualiti. Melalui kajian ini objek atau bahan yang dikomodifikasikan adalah persembahan teater Mak Yung Raja Besar Maha Gading (2019) di Istana Budaya. Manakala bagi tanda pula di lihat dari beberapa aspek perubahan yang berlaku seperti pemilihan pelakon, pencahayaan, solekan, tempat persembahan dan bentuk panggung serta tiket persembahan. Seterusnya, kualiti dilihat pada nilai, konteks dan juga cara pengkormersialan persembahan. Ketiga-tiga kualiti ini dilihat dengan dua sudut pandang yang berbeza iaitu dari Mak Yung asal kampung yang di pilih secara rawak dengan p.....

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Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan modul Conceptual and Procedural Retention Algebra (ConProRet-A), mengkaji keberkesanan modul tersebut terhadap penguasaan pengetahuan konseptual dan prosedural Algebra murid serta menentukan kesan penggunaan modul tersebut terhadap pengekalan pengetahuan konseptual dan prosedural Algebra murid. Kajian reka bentuk dan pembangunan ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif yang terdiri daripada empat fasa iaitu (a) fasa analisis keperluan, (b) fasa pembangunan modul ConProRet-A, (c) fasa penilaian keberkesanan modul dan (d) fasa menguji kesan penggunaan modul terhadap pengekalan pengetahuan konseptual dan prosedural Algebra murid. Fasa pertama melibatkan proses pengumpulan maklumat berkenaan dengan keperluan pembangunan modul pembelajaran untuk membantu murid mengatasi kesukaran dalam pembelajaran Algebra Tingkatan 1 melalui kajian tinjauan menggunakan borang soal selidik. Fasa kedua melibatkan proses membangunkan modul dengan menggunakan model reka be.....

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This research study the relationship between self-efficacy, neuroticism personality and adjustment among firstyear students in UPSI. This study aims to examine a) the level of self-efficacy among first-year students in UPSI, b) the relationship between self-efficacy and adjustment, c) the relationship between neuroticism personality and adjustment, and to d) determine if neuroticism personality is a mediating variable on the relationship between self-efficacy and adjustment. This study used quantitative method, cross-sectional survey towards a total of 130 first-year students from diploma and bachelor_s degree through online platforms (students_ email, Telegram and WhatsApp) and paper and pencil. The correlation result showed that there was a significant positive relationship between self-efficacy and adjustment. However, there was a significant negative relationship between neuroticism personality and adjustment. Regression analysis showed that there was a significant partial mediatio.....

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