Value-Based Dimensions of National Ethos among Malaysian University Students
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Volume 12, Issue 10
ISSN: 2222-6990
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In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Volume 12, Issue 10
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Volume 13, Issue 12
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: Quantum Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, Forthcoming
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In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Volume 8, Issue 6
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Volume 7, Issue 5
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, Forthcoming
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In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Volume 10, Issue 8
ISSN: 2222-6990
In: International journal of academic research in business and social sciences: IJ-ARBSS, Volume 11, Issue 4
ISSN: 2222-6990
This article focuses on the nation-building among youths in Malaysia through civic education. Today's youths are exposed to various social challenges, including domestic and global intimidations, and they are easily involved in social problems and immoral activities. Moreover, some of the youths are seen as close-minded, lack respect for the elders and intolerant in their daily life which may affect inter-ethnic relations in a multiethnic society. It is crucial to foster the youths to ensure a better development of the country. The government has implemented civic education approach in educating the youths to foster a strong patriotism and nationalism, and strengthen their loyalty towards the country. The purpose of this study is to provide insights into the implementation of civic education approach cultivating civic consciousness among the Malaysian youth groups. This study employed quantitative approach through a survey technique by using questionnaires distributed to 431 Malaysian youths from Universiti Putra Malaysia (i.e 241 Malay and 190 Chinese students). Descriptive analysis was implemented to compare and contrast the intensity of civic education based on three dimensions, namely civic knowledge, civic skills and civic disposition. The findings show that the Malay and Chinese respondents have high levels of civic education and high civic consciousness as to understand the importance of living in a multiethnic society. The positive integration among the Malays and Chinese will strengthen a sense of belonging among the Malaysian youths. This study concludes that civic education in this country is important as the foundation for unity and the construction of a dreamed nation-state. Keywords: Civic education, civic education approach, nation-building, youths, youth groups in Malaysia Cite as: Ismail, M. M., Othman, Z., Hassan, N. A., Abdullah, N. H., Abdullah, A., & Mohamad Zan, U. M. S. (2019). Nation-building among youths in Malaysia: The civic education approach. Journal of Nusantara Studies, 4(2), 390-409. http://dx.doi.org/10.24200/jonus.vol4iss2pp390-409
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In: International journal of Asian social science, Volume 8, Issue 9, p. 669-676
ISSN: 2224-4441
The dynamic characteristics of social media provide a vast space for society to obtain useful information including political information. This advancement of information dissemination must be benefited by every layer of society including the youth to increase their participation in issues regarding national politics. This research explores the significant factors affecting political information-seeking behavior among youths in Malaysia. The approach of this research is the survey through a questionnaire. Using multi-stage sampling, 381 respondents from selected public universities in Malaysia were identified as a sample. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. Efficacy, knowledge, and usefulness of social media affected political information-seeking behavior. Meanwhile, Policy satisfaction and motivation do not affect political information-seeking behavior Thus, political information seeking is seen as more influential towards political behavior with the existence of political information sharing among Malaysia's youth who use social media. The overall results of the study indicate the potential of social media as the main source and medium for Malaysian youths to obtain political information.
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