The Malay version of the WHOQOL-BREF was published approximately 15 years ago. Since then, no known research has been conducted to identify the psychometric properties of the scale using confirmatory factor analysis. This study aimed to establish a model by applying a scientific approach to the translation and adaptation method. The back translation technique was used for the translation process. This cross-sectional study involved 282 employees at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia. The instrument received satisfactory Cronbach’s alpha reliability values. The data were analysed with SEM using AMOS. Results showed that the model produced is parsimonious, with CMIN/df = 0.23, CFI = 0.93, SRMR = 0.08, RMSEA = 0.08 and PCLOSE = 0.07. Adopting the Malay version of the WHOQOL-BREF for future research is highly recommended due to its properties.
The aim of this study was to validate the Short Multidimensional Inventory Lifestyle Evaluation-Confinement (SMILE-C) in a Malaysian context. The SMILE-C, which is a respondent-generated instrument, was used to ask participants questions on their lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic. The indices of seven sub-scores were then calculated. A total of 121 university staff members completed the Malay version of the SMILE-C as well as instruments for measuring well-being, family life satisfaction, mindfulness and awareness, work engagement, and quality of life. The Cronbach’s alpha values and Pearson correlation coefficients were satisfactory in this initial validation of the instrument. The SMILE-C showed positive correlations with all the variables being studied. The results supported the criterion-related validity and psychometric properties of the Malay version of the SMILE-C as an instrument for assessing lifestyle changes during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AbstrakKonsep kendiri ialah persepsi individu terhadap nilai dirinya. Konsep kendiri adalah istilah yang diperkenalkan oleh Barat dan dianggap sebagai pusat konsep utama dalam ilmu psikologi. Ini kerana melaluinya boleh memahami tingkah laku manusia yang menjadi matlamat utama dalam ilmu psikologi. Walaupun, konsep kendiri tidak dibincangkan secara khusus dalam Islam, namun, terdapat perbincangan secara konsep berkaitan dengannya. Oleh itu, objektif penulisan ini ialah untuk mengetahui elemen-elemen pembinaan konsep kendiri positif dari perspektif Barat dan Islam,serta mengenal pasti persamaan dan perbezaan dua perspektif ini terhadap pembinaan konsep kendiri. Hasil mendapati terdapat 3 elemen yang mempengaruhi konsep kendiri seseorang iaitu daripada (1) persepsi individu terhadap dirinya sendiri, (2) penilaian orang lain terhadap dirinya dan (3) penilaiannya terhadap persepsi orang lain kepada dirinya. Walau bagaimanapun, Islam mempunyai elemen tambahan iaitu penilaian terhadap pandangan Pencipta terhadap dirinya. Kajian juga mendapati mengutamakan pandangan Allah dalam setiap perkara dengan menjauhi larangan-Nya dan melakukan suruhan-Nya mampu mengurangkan pengaruh 3 elemen tersebut.
According to the statistics of Malaysian Prisons Department (MPD), women offender population is increasing from year to year (in 2011; 8,230 people, in 2012; 8,774 people, in 2013; 11,221 people). Some studies showed, the tendency to take action deviating is associated with an individual self-concept. In the meantime, the MPD has developed a recovery module to prisoners. Among the major modules implemented are modules religious. Consequently, the study was conducted to identify the current state of the self-concept of women offenders and identify the role of religious programs on the recovery of their self-concept. Basic Scale Questionnaire Religious Values Devian (BRVSD) was used to determine the extent of respondents religiosity and Six Factor Self Concept Scale (SFSCS) was used to determine the state of their self-concept. A total of 141 women offenders involved in the study. The results showed a recovery program through religious approach be able to influence self-concept of women offenders. Accordingly, high religious understandingand strength of faith as well as great implementation of worship and shari`ah can develop more positive selfconcept of women offenders.
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