This research examines the underlying reasons and advantages of volunteerism among Malaysian university students aged between 18 to 25. The study utilized a quantitative approach and administered a questionnaire to 113 participants who had previously engaged in volunteer work. The research employed the self-determination theory to comprehend the students' motives for participating in volunteerism, including fulfilling personal needs and contributing to society. The study focused on the participants' motivations for volunteering and revealed that they gained skills, personal growth, and enjoyed the social aspect of volunteering. The research identified that the primary skills obtained through volunteering were communication and teamwork, leading to significant changes in the volunteers' lives, such as improved interpersonal relationships and a new worldview. The study's findings were examined using one-way ANOVA, which tested four hypotheses. The study confirmed the first hypothesis that volunteering can reduce loneliness and enhance self-appreciation among university students (F=9.682, Sig=.000). However, the second hypothesis that university students volunteer to promote societal development was not supported (F=3.341, Sig=.070). The third hypothesis that university students volunteer to acquire skills was supported (F=5.153, Sig=.001). Finally, the fourth hypothesis that volunteering offers a new perspective was supported (F=5.650, Sig=.000). In conclusion, this study provides concrete evidence that volunteering offers numerous benefits for university students, including personal growth, skill acquisition, and a fresh perspective on the world.
This study focused on the use of PCMRI2 in analysing journal articles for semester 1 students of the Institute of Teacher Education Ilmu Khas Campus. The primary objective was to improve students' skills in analysing journal articles. Six students from PKUK3013E Course were selected as participants in this intervention. The Scaffolding approach was employed for the two-week intervention. The findings revealed an improvement in assessment scores compared to prior to the intervention. Participants in the study demonstrated that PCMRI2 could facilitate them in effective article analysis as well as academic writing. This study suggested that the study of PCMRI2 could be enhanced to include more study samples to achieve high validity and reliability.
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