title: Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia
creator: Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, 
creator: Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, 
creator: Ezarina Zakaria, 
creator: Fauziah Ibrahim, 
creator: Nazirah Hassan, 
creator: Jamiah Manap, 
creator: Salina Nen, 
creator: Zainah Ahmad Zamani, 
creator: Fatimah Yusooff, 
subject: HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
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 AntiDrugs 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. (Abstract by author)
date: 2021
type: Article
type: PeerReviewed
format: text
identifier: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/1/library-document-1339.pdf
relation: http://dx.doi.org/10.21580/pjpp.v6i1.6679
identifier:   Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman,  and Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin,  and Ezarina Zakaria,  and Fauziah Ibrahim,  and Nazirah Hassan,  and Jamiah Manap,  and Salina Nen,  and Zainah Ahmad Zamani,  and Fatimah Yusooff,   (2021) Exploring gender differences in the vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents in Malaysia.  Psikohumaniora: Jurnal Penelitian Psikologi.   ISSN  2502-9363     
relation: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/1339/