Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National Anti-Drugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with...
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| author | Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin Ezarina Zakaria Fauziah Ibrahim Nazirah Hassan Jamiah Manap Salina Nen Zainah Ahmad Zamani Fatimah Yusooff |
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| description | Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National Anti-Drugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with questionnaires distributed to 213 adolescents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The researchers developed the questionnaire and comprised five parts: the demographic profile, interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, social support, and mental health. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show no significant gender differences in interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, and mental health. However, there was a significant difference in social support based on gender, with females showing a higher mean than males. These findings imply the importance of identifying the relevant factors to prevent early involvement in drug abuse. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-139f7e612eca4b518a4e051e5e0e7ee02023-01-02T09:19:13ZengUniversitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Faculty of Psychology and HealthPsikohumaniora: Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi2502-93632527-74562021-04-016111210.21580/pjpp.v6i1.66792956Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in MalaysiaWan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman0Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin1Ezarina Zakaria2Fauziah Ibrahim3Nazirah Hassan4Jamiah Manap5Salina Nen6Zainah Ahmad Zamani7Fatimah Yusooff8(Scopus ID 36609474500), Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 56131703800) Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 56287502900) Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 36607826700) Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 57211334200) Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 13408463000) Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 54584027000) Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 36609739900) Centre for Research in Psychology and Human Well-Being, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Bangi, Selangor(Scopus ID 35095807900) Open University Malaysia, Petaling Jaya, SelangorProtective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National Anti-Drugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with questionnaires distributed to 213 adolescents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The researchers developed the questionnaire and comprised five parts: the demographic profile, interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, social support, and mental health. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show no significant gender differences in interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, and mental health. However, there was a significant difference in social support based on gender, with females showing a higher mean than males. These findings imply the importance of identifying the relevant factors to prevent early involvement in drug abuse.https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/Psikohumaniora/article/view/6679gendervulnerabilitydrug abuse |
| spellingShingle | Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin Ezarina Zakaria Fauziah Ibrahim Nazirah Hassan Jamiah Manap Salina Nen Zainah Ahmad Zamani Fatimah Yusooff Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia Psikohumaniora: Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi gender vulnerability drug abuse |
| title | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_full | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_short | Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia |
| title_sort | exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in malaysia |
| topic | gender vulnerability drug abuse |
| url | https://journal.walisongo.ac.id/index.php/Psikohumaniora/article/view/6679 |
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