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  1. Fulltext Personality and career preference of drug abusers in Sabah
    Julianah Saguni, Puteri Hayati Megat Ahmad, Guan, Teik Ee
    Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2018;3(3):31-37.
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    Unemployment issue is becoming a factor which causes relapses especially among former drug addicts
    that has undergone rehabilitation. Therefore, this paperwork seek to unfold and discuss degree of
    relationships between introvert and extrovert personality with career interest according to six RIASEC
    major field to drug addicts. Research objective are to identify the relationship between introvert and
    extrovert personality with career interest among drug addicts in Sabah. Most of the respondent in
    treatment center has no knowledge about their own personality in career development especially after
    finishing treatment thus causing relapse due to failure of getting the right employment for themselves.
    It is considered serious due to economic and life instability are one of the factor which contribute to
    relapse among drug addicts. Occupation or career selection are constantly highlighted as one of the
    major problem in former drug addict life. This shows that a careful career selection needs to be done. Career process are also continuous process of involvement to help self-development especially in line
    of job they do. Therefore, it is hopeful that this research could give valuable impact and use to drug
    addicts rehabilitation authority with implementation of career guidance to clients hence assisting them
    in making effective career choice in the future.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  2. Fulltext The role of by laws in shaping the community's personality
    Suzei Mat Nurudin, Nor Suhaiza Md Khalid, Zarina Mohd Zain
    Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 2018;3(3):117-121.
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    The local government is the closest government to the local community and identified as the third level
    of government after the state and federal governments. Each local government has their own power to
    enact by-laws under their respective administration. By-laws is a formulation of the law under the
    jurisdiction of local government in performing its duties and functions covering the administrative area
    that has been identified by the state government. Some of the by-laws play a part in shaping the
    personality of the community, especially in local government areas which are quite different approach
    such as Kota Bharu Municipal Council of Islamic Cities (MPKB-BRI). By-laws implemented by
    MPKB-BRI are very different compared to other states in Malaysia which is the provisions of the bylaws
    that suggests the aurat closure and appropriate clothing among traders, business premises owners
    and local communities. The purpose of this study is to review the extent of the by-laws implemented by
    MPKB-BRI to influence and shaping the personality of the local community in Kota Bharu district,
    Kelantan.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  3. Towards identifying indigenous personality dimensions of the Malaysian people
    Khairul AM, Hassan Z, Kasan H, Idris F, Mohamad Mohsin MS, Fatin HS
    Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 2015;olume 29:83-93.
    The indigenous personality dimensions of the Malaysian people were investigated by examining: (a) the trait adjective nouns provided by the cultural informants; (b) factor analyses of the items and factors capturing the personality trait adjectives. University undergraduate students of different racial background (N= 250) completed an open ended questionnaire about common personality trait adjectives and their associated behavioral exemplars. More than 20 desirable and non-desirable personality trait adjectives were identified through the open-ended questionnaire After selecting and refining the most frequently cited personality trait adjectives, items were developed based on the given behavioral and situational examples. In the following study, 1087 other university students completed the personality questionnaire. We combined the items of desirable and undesirable traits and factor analyze the 419 items in a series of incremental factor rotations. Congruence indices suggest the existence 4 factors of personality dimension. Good reliability and interpretable factors provide sufficient support for the indigenous dimensions of personality traits among Malaysians. Further comprehensive study involving relating the dimensions to the universal model of personality is recommended.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  4. Fulltext Hubungan antara tret personaliti kehematan, keterbukaan pada pengalaman, ekstraversi dan kesetujuan dengan prestasi kerja dalam kalangan pemimpin pendidik bagi sekolah prestasi tinggi (SBT) di Malaysia
    Nurul Hudani Md N, Ma'rof R, Noor Hisham Md N
    Jurnal Psikologi Malaysia, 2016;30:102-112.
    This study aims to identify the relationship between personality traits and job performance among educator leaders in High Performance Schools (HPS). Two sets of questionnaires were used in this study, namely questionnaire Five-Factor Model of Personality (NEO PI-R) for measuring personality and instrument of job performance for measuring the performance of individual work. These questionnaires were distributed to 306 head teachers (89%) in 15 HPS in Malaysia. Pearson correlation analysis showed a significant positive correlation between personality traits such as Conscientiousness (r = .740, p
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  5. Awe, curiosity, and multicultural experience
    Zhang JW, Howell RT, Januchowski JA, Ramis T, Mello Z, Monroy M
    J Pers, 2023 Jun;91(3):667-682.
    PMID: 35929345 DOI: 10.1111/jopy.12766
    INTRODUCTION: Despite broad consensus about multicultural experience's benefits, there is a lack of research on the antecedents to multicultural experiences. Research has indicated that awe shifts attention away from the self toward larger entities, which could include elements of other cultures.

    METHODS: Four studies (N = 2915) tested whether trait, daily, and induced awe promoted multicultural experience.

    RESULTS: Studies 1-2 (adolescents, young, middle, and older adults) showed that trait awe predicted greater multicultural identity and experience independent of other positive emotions and openness. Study 3 (students & adults in U.S. & Malaysia) demonstrated that daily awe predicted more daily multicultural experience independent of yesterday's multicultural experience. These results were explained by trait and daily curiosity. Study 4 (adults) found that induction of awe increased state multicultural identity and experience via state curious emotions and then state curious personality.

    CONCLUSION: We found that experiencing more awe can be a tool for enhancing the multicultural experience. The discussion focuses on the implications for future research on awe and multicultural experiences.

    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  6. Translating the Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders into Malay: evaluation of content and process
    Khoo SP, Yap AU, Chan YH, Bulgiba AM
    J Orofac Pain, 2008;22(2):131-8.
    PMID: 18548842
    To develop a Malay-language version of the Axis II Research Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (RDC/TMD) through a formal translation/back-translation process and to summarize available data about the psychometric properties of the translated scales.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders/diagnosis
  7. Fulltext Exploration on perceptions of suicidal ideation among students of higher education
    Jusnani, Embing
    Journal of Cognitive Sciences & Human Development, 2020;6(2):0-0.
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    One of the world's leading causes of death among teenagers aged 15-29 is suicide. Students of higher institutions also involved in the specific group that was reported to have a high level of suicidal ideation. Thus, in order to overcome this issue, all factors that influence suicidal ideation should be identified. This article is intended to identify the factor that influences suicidal ideation among higher learning education students based on their perceptions. This study was conducted using a qualitative method using semi-structured interview questions to explore participants’ perceptions towards suicidal ideation among students of higher learning institutions. As for data collection method, two focus group discussions were identified as main instrument. The findings show that factors identified to influence the existence of suicidal ideation among students of higher learning institutions can be categorized into two categories, external factors, and internal factors. These factors are peer pressure, pressure from society, social media influences, family factors, financial factors, intrapersonal and individual interpersonal factors, and low self-esteem factor. This study also found that counsellors and other professional bodies such as psychologists were not the choices of participants to express a problem that led to their suicidal ideation.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  8. Fulltext Factorial validity of the Malay-translated version of the McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (MSI-BPD) for use among female prisoner
    Nurul Hazrina, M., Affizal, A.
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2012;21(2):0-0.
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    Background: Personality disorders is one of the most assessed mental health problems among prison population. To date, no local psychometric instrument to assess personality disorder is available in Malaysia. Objective: The aim of this study is to validate the Malay-translated version of the McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder (MSI-BPD) among prisoner. Methods: A cross-sectional study was designed, involving female prisoners (n=90). Face validity, factor analysis, and reliability testing were conducted with a one-week interval test-retest. Results: The translated instrument produced four factors structure. The internal consistency is moderate (α=.64), with high test-retest reliability (ICC=.82). Conclusion: The Malay-translated version of the MSI-BPD was found valid and reliable to identify borderline personality disorder among female prisoner in future studies.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  9. Fulltext Associations between personality traits and aggression among Malay adult male inmates in Malaysia
    Mohammad Rahim Kamaluddin, Nadiah Syariani Md Shariff, Azizah Othman, Khaidzir Ismail, Geshina Ayu Mat Saat
    ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2014;15(2):176-185.
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    Objective: A sizable body of criminology literature has suggested that personality factors are critical to the development of aggressive behaviour. While research on personality focusing on aggression often revolves on "Eynseck Three Factor Model" and "Big Five Model", research on "Alternative Five Factor Model" (AFFM) is rather inadequate. Objective: The present study aimed to examine the association between five types of personality traits and subscales of aggression. Methods: This observational cross-sectional study was conducted in two prisons in Peninsular Malaysia among 198 Malay adult male inmates. The participants were selected based on the purposive sampling method from those who were convicted for various types of crime. Two psychometric instruments adapted to the Malaysian context were used: Malay version of Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire-40-Cross Culture (ZKPQ-M-40-CC) and Aggression Questionnaire (AQ-M). Pearson correlation coefficient test was conducted to determine the association between five types of personality traits and subscales of aggression. Results: The results showed that there was a significant association between certain types of personality traits and subscales of aggression. The results were discussed in relation to theory and the context of crime. Conclusion: There is evidence that personality traits are linked to aggressive behaviour which may lead a person to commit offenses. ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 15 (2): July - December 2014: 176-185.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  10. Fulltext Personality profiles of Malaysian male prisoners convicted of murder
    Mohammad Rahim, K., Nadiah Syariani, M.S., Nurul Hazrina, M., Othman, A., Khaidzir, I., Geshina Ayu, M.S.
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2014;23(1):4-16.
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    A review of the criminological literature indicates that some personality traits appear to develop and shape violent criminal behaviour. With this in mind, the present study was aimed to examine the personality profiles of Malaysian male murderers utilising the Alternative Five Factor Model (AFFM) constituting five personality traits: Activity, Sociability, Aggressiveness-Hostility, Impulsive Sensation Seeking, and Neuroticism- Anxiety. Methods: The present study was an observational cross-sectional study using a guided self-administered questionnaire. Items representing the five personality traits were assessed through the Malay version of Zuckerman-Kuhlman Personality Questionnaire-40-Cross Cultural Questionnaire (ZKPQ-M-40-CC). 71 male prisoners convicted of murder who are incarcerated in 11 Malaysian prisons were recruited. Descriptive item analyses were carried out to elicit the level of responses for each item in the ZKPQ-M-40-CC. Furthermore, the descriptive personality profiles using mean scores were performed. Results: The results indicated that the mean score of Activity (29.35, SD = 5.66) was higher than other personality traits. The mean score of Impulsive Sensation Seeking (21.65, SD = 6.48) and Aggressiveness-Hostility (21.65, SD = 6.48) were higher than the mean score of Neuroticism-Anxiety (17.96, SD = 5.51). Among the participants, 56.3% of them scored above the mean score (M = 26.54) for Sociability personality traits, which was the highest compared to other personality traits. 53.5% of the murderers scored equal or above the mean score (M = 6.48). Correlations among the five personality traits indicated several significant associations. Conclusion: In conclusion, the present study successfully identified the personality profiles of Malaysian male prisoners convicted of murder.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  11. Fulltext Frontal meningioma with psychiatric symptoms
    Hussin S, Yusoff SSM, Zin FM, Ghani ARI
    J Family Med Prim Care, 2018 6 20;7(1):252-254.
    PMID: 29915770 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_157_17
    Frontal meningioma is often asymptomatic and patient may present with psychiatric symptoms. We report a case of 45- year-old female patient with no premorbid medical illness presented with 6 months history of depressive symptoms and changes in personality. Her worsening cognitive impairment brought her to psychiatry clinic and led to further investigation with contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) Brain. The result showed well defined markedly enhancing lesion in the frontal region measuring 5.5 cm X5.2 cm X 4.4 cm with mass effect to the adjacent brain parenchyma and associated surrounding edema. Diagnosis of bifrontal tumour-olfactory Groove Meningioma was made. Patient underwent bifrontal craniotomy and tumour excision. The quality of life improved after surgical excision.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  12. Fulltext Relationship between body mass index, body image, and fear of negative evaluation: Moderating role of self-esteem
    Ahadzadeh AS, Rafik-Galea S, Alavi M, Amini M
    Health Psychol Open, 2018 06 10;5(1):2055102918774251.
    PMID: 29977587 DOI: 10.1177/2055102918774251
    This study examined the correlation between body mass index as independent variable, and body image and fear of negative evaluation as dependent variables, as well as the moderating role of self-esteem in these correlations. A total of 318 Malaysian young adults were conveniently recruited to do the self-administered survey on the demographic characteristics body image, fear of negative evaluation, and self-esteem. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used to test the research hypotheses. The results revealed that body mass index was negatively associated with body image, while no such correlation was found with fear of negative evaluation. Meanwhile, the negative correlation of body mass index with body image was stronger among those with lower self-esteem, while a positive association of body mass index with fear of negative evaluation was significant only among individuals with low self-esteem.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  13. Fulltext Translation and validity of the Malay version of the five-factor nonverbal personality questionnaire (FFNPQ)
    Ab Rashid, N.F., Arifin, W.N., Kueh, Y.C., Yusoff, N.
    International Medical Journal Malaysia, 2018;17(2):91-98.
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    Introduction: The Five-Factor Nonverbal Personality Questionnaire (FF-NPQ) is a non-verbal personality inventory consisting of illustrations of different social situations, designed to measure five broad factors underlying the Big-Five model of personality. This study aimed to prove the validity of the FF-NPQ in Malaysia. Methods: The FF-NPQ instruction and the answer option were translated to the Malay language, which is the main language spoken in Malaysia. A total of 153 university students aged 18–30 years from Universiti Sains Malaysia were involved in this study. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), composite reliability and intraclass correlation (ICC) were applied to show evidence of validity by internal structure. Results: CFA indicated that only 26 out of 60 items remained in the final model while maintaining the five personality factors. Each factor had a good composite reliability value of 0.68–0.77. The ICC values from the test-retest analysis ranged from 0.65 to 0.75. Conclusion: Overall, the shortened Malay Version of the FF -NPQ (five-factor, 26 items) exhibited acceptable evidence of validity in Malaysia.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  14. The psychiatric aspects of epilepsy
    Teoh JI
    Med J Malaysia, 1973 Sep;28(1):8-15.
    PMID: 4273788
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders/etiology
  15. Psychological problems among university students in an area of rapid socio-cultural change
    Teoh JI
    Aust N Z J Psychiatry, 1974 Jun;8(2):109-20.
    PMID: 4528692 DOI: 10.3109/00048677409159785
    A twelve-month study of all university students with psychological problems and symptoms, referred by the Student Health Physicians of the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur was conducted. A total of 308 students were seen and treated. The following results were elicited:
    1) The proportion of student breakdown among the different ethnic groups was in proportion with the total student population.
    2) There was no significant difference in diagnosis among students of urban-rural origins or from the different faculties.
    3) The majority of students were seen during the first term from the first and second year courses.
    4) Fifty-six percent of students suffered from symptoms prior to their admission to the university.
    5 ) Differences in language stream, especially from the Malay-medium schools, did not increase the rates of breakdown because of attenuating factors to reduce the stress among Malay students.
    6) Chinese students had significantly more severe acculturation gap differences from their parents than Malay students. They also significantly came from more well-off homes, of a higher social class and from urban regions as compared to the Malay students.
    7) Fifty-one percent were diagnosed as suffering from a neurosis and 13.3% from a schizophrenic psychosis. The neurotics had a much lower failure rate than the schizophrenic students.
    8) Personality and family problems were significantly higher among Chinese than Malay students. On the whole, there were more personality and family problems among urban-based students of both ethnic groups.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders/epidemiology
  16. Fulltext Focus group discussions on female genital cutting
    Siti Nur Afiqah Zahari, Yufu Iguchi, Abdul Rashid
    Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2019;15(104):18-18.
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    Introduction: Female Genital Cutting (FGC) is a sensitive issue as this topic is always associated with religion and culture in Malaysia. In the past, FGC is performed by the traditional midwives. However, this practice has been med-icalized nowadays. This study aimed to understand the reasons of performing FGC, the decision making, the practice and the future of FGC among rural community in Northern Malaysia. Methods: Focus group discussions (FGD) were conducted on three groups of young women aged 18-45, older women aged 45 and above and a group of married adult men. All of them were Malay Muslims who were conveniently selected from a rural village in Northern Malay-sia. A semi-structured interview guide was used to conduct the FGD focusing on the reasons, decision making, the practice and the future of FGC. Data was collected until saturation of information was achieved. These participants were chosen based on their willingness to take part in the discussion and also based on their personality of being talkative and able to give feedback to the questions. Results: The result of the interviews revealed that religion is the reason of practicing FGC. All of the participants from each FGD prefer to go to the doctor in the clinic compared to the traditional midwives. The men in this FGD mentioned that they rarely involved in the decision making of the FGC and only the mother or the grandmother to take the responsibility to decide. Conclusion: Generally, majority Malay Muslims community from the rural areas in Northern Malaysia believed that FGC is compulsory in Islam and they prefer to go to the doctors to perform FGC.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  17. Fulltext Psychiatric Morbidity, Personality Profile and Saliva Cortisol Levels in Overweight and Obese Patients Referred to Dietician Clinics in UKMMC
    Loo, T.H., Maniam, T., Ainsah, O.
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2011;20(1):1-12.
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    Objective: To assess psychiatric morbidity, personality profiles and saliva cortisol levels in overweight and obese individuals at dietician clinic. Method: This cross-sectional study is based on individuals who attended dietician clinic between June to November 2008. They had completed questionnaires that included General Health Questionnaire 30-items, assessment for psychiatric illness using Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-IV and personality profiles using Personality Assessment Schedule. Saliva and body mass index were taken. Results: Of the 102 patients, 16 (15.7%) were diagnosed to have psychiatric illness. There were no differences between obese and overweight patients in terms of personality traits and psychological problem. Presence of psychiatric illness was associated with higher mean body mass index. Saliva cortisol levels were not elevated in patients who had psychiatric illness. Conclusions: Psychiatric illnesses are common in individuals who seek weight treatment. Careful psychological evaluation is important at (or before) commencement of a diet program.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  18. Fulltext Clinical and developmental characteristics of sex offenders in Malaysian prisons
    Manveen, K.S., Pillai, S.K., Muhsin, M., Salwina, W., Aili, H.H.
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2012;21(1):0-0.
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    The population of incarcerated sex offenders in Malaysia is steadily growing. Objective: This is a descriptive study to look at what clinical and developmental characteristic are present amongst the sex offenders in Malaysia, which could be possible mitigating factors. Methods: Data was collected from offenders located in 3 prisons where the offenders are held. Results: a total of 147 prisoners participated in the study. Slightly more than half of the victims were below the age of 18, of which 10% were below the age of 12. Three quarters of offenders were thirty years and older, while 12% were below 18 years. However their problems begun much earlier in their life with 50% of the offenders reporting that they had difficulties in their
    primary support group, resulting in them feeling their families were less expressive, their parents were distant and unsupportive.29% of the offenders had not lived with their parents from the age of 16. More than half of the offenders reported academic, behavior and developmental difficulties; they reported losing interest in their studies and were struggling during their schooling days. 43% had history of aggressive behaviour during their adolescent years and 76% had peers who often indulged in risky behaviors. 85% of the offenders were Muslim. 40% made the criteria of Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder and conduct disorder while a quarter were diagnosed with having personality disorder. Slightly more than half of the offenders had alcohol and drug-related problems, 36% had history of previous crimes, mainly drug and theft offence. Conclusion: The findings show that the sex offenders are indeed a heterogeneous group with pervasive familial, behaviour, academic and social problems which are possible risk that can be identified early in the lives of offenders.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  19. Fulltext Bio-psychological perspectives of eating disorders and obesity: a revisited
    Ainsah Omar, Osman Che Bakar
    ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry, 2008;9(1):33-41.
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    Food is closely related with emotion. It often provides comfort and satisfaction. Some individuals choose to turn to food to curb their negative emotion, resulting in disturbances in
    eating patterns, such as overeating which lead to obesity and severely controlling food intake, which culminate in eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. These disorders are not related to the eating problems per se but often due to underlying or complicated by psychological factors, namely depression, anxiety, impulse control problems and personality. The roles of psychological factors in eating disorders and obesity should therefore not be downplayed. These disorders should be managed comprehensively involving multiple approaches, including not only biological but also psychological interventions provided by a professional team comprising endocrinologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, exercise physicians and surgeons.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
  20. Fulltext Associated factors of sex offenders
    Norliza, C., Salina, A.A., Hatta, M.S., Mohaad Adam, B.
    Malaysian Journal of Psychiatry, 2014;23(1):27-36.
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    Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the risk factors for sex offenders. Methods: This is a cross sectional study comparing two groups using a combination of survey methodology and personal interviews. The data was collected over a period of six months from January 2004 until June 2004. All convicted sex offenders in respective prisons who are available until July 2004 was included in the study. A control group of non-sex offenders were chosen from the same prisons. The non-sex offenders were matched to the sex offenders group in term of the length of their sentence. Data was gathered using the self generated questionnaire, Structured Clinical Interview for DSM III-R, SCID and Personality Diagnostic Questionnaires. Results: Religion, education level, history of physical abuse and no history of substance abuse and dependence towards sex offenders. Conclusion: Offenders who only committed sexual offences have some characteristics which differ from other sex offenders who committed non sexual offences as well. Low or no formal education, had history of physical abuse were associated with sex offenders. No history of substance abuse and dependence were associated with no sex offenders.
    Matched MeSH terms: Personality Disorders
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