Peranan Program Keagamaan Terhadap Pemulihan Konsep Kendiri Banduan Wanita di Malaysia

Abstract

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.

The Awareness of Depression Among School Teachers at Smka Al-Mashoor Perempuan, Penang Island

“…Social support plays a significant role in assisting individuals experiencing depression. This is because social support acts to help and provide stimulation and attention, whether through words, actions, or material assistance from individuals who have direct or indirect relationships with the person facing depression [34]. Social support is considered an experience that is valuable, making individuals feel respected, cared for, and loved by others [35].…”