Malaysian Young Adults Research Articles

Predicting the Intention to Use Mobile Health Applications Among Young Adults in Malaysia

Today’s healthcare system faces several issues, including inefficiency, inequality, and inefficiency. Mobile devices with complex features and user-friendly interfaces have emerged as one of the most important ways to address concerns, opening up new mHealth in the mobile applications industry. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the variables affecting intention to use mobile health applications among young adults in Malaysia. This study used a purposive sampling technique with a correlational cross-sectional research design. The data utilised to empirically assess the suggested model, which is an extension of UTAUT, was collected through an online survey among mobile users. To analyse 312 data sets, smart partial least square was used. The findings revealed that the intention to use mobile health applications is favourably influenced by performance expectancy, facilitating conditions, and health consciousness. However, effort expectancy and social influence do not influence the intention to use mobile health applications. To boost the application of mHealth, it might be necessary for relevant authorities to recognise the obstacles to their use.

Unraveling the Sugar Rush: A Cross-sectional Study of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Sugar- Sweetened Beverages Consumption among Malaysian Young Adults

Introduction: The consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) among young adults in Malaysia has witnessed a notable increase in recent years, giving rise to concerns regarding the potential adverse health effects, including obesity and diabetes. Despite the urgent need for targeted interventions, there is a dearth of research examining the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) related to SSBs among Malaysian young adults. To address this research gap, the present study aims to assess the level of KAP concerning SSB intake and its associated factors in this specific population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 408 Malaysian young adults aged between 15 and 29 years. Respondents completed an online questionnaire survey, which encompassed the assessment of socio-demographic characteristics and KAP regarding SSB consumption. The collected data were analyzed using IBM’s Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0. Spearman correlation tests were performed at a significance level of 0.05. Results: The majority of respondents demonstrated moderate knowledge (60%) and practices (60%), while exhibiting a high positive attitude (100%) towards reducing SSB consumption. Significant correlations were observed between knowledge and attitude (p = 0.003, rs = 0.148) and between knowledge and practice (p = 0.005, rs = 0.138). Moreover, the attitude scores were found to be significantly associated with gender (χ2 (1, N = 408) = 10.421, p = 0.001) and locality (χ2 (1, N = 408) = 4.106, p = 0.043), while the practice scores exhibited a significant association with ethnicity (p = 0.006). Conclusion: This study provides valuable insights into the relationship between KAP related to SSB consumption and socio-demographic factors among Malaysian young adults. The findings underscore the importance of utilizing these insights to develop strategic interventions that aim to curtail SSB consumption and promote a healthy lifestyle, ultimately contributing to the reduction of non-communicable diseases. Health authorities are encouraged to capitalize on these findings to design targeted interventions tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of this population.

Food insecurity, eating behaviour, and relative weight change among young adults in the aftermath of the COVID-19 lockdown

ABSTRACT This study aims to investigate the association between food insecurity, eating behaviour and relative weight change among Malaysian young adults in the aftermath of the pandemic-led lockdown. Socio-demographics, body height, and body weight were self-reported by the young adults. Food security was assessed using the 8-item validated Food Insecurity Experience Scale (FIES), while the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-Revised 18-item (TFEQ-R18) was adopted to evaluate the eating behaviour of young adults. Of the 447, 45.9% maintained the same body weight as before the pandemic-led lockdown. While almost half of the young adults (47.2%) were food secure, about one-fourth (24.8%) suffered moderate-to-severe food insecurity. Meanwhile, the standardised raw scores for all the eating behaviour subscales were in the ascending order of cognitive restraint (49.37 ± 18.60) < uncontrolled eating (50.61 ± 20.37) < emotional eating (50.68 ± 24.50). The findings of the Sobel test indicated that the mediation effects of eating behaviour were not statistically significant (p > 0.05), suggesting that eating behaviour (cognitive restraint, uncontrolled eating and emotional eating) did not mediate the relationship between moderate-to-severe food insecurity and relative weight change. Health promotion interventions such as introducing food assistance programs, offering incentives for nutritious food purchases, and re-emphasising healthy eating are essential to rectify food insecurity and disordered eating among Malaysians.

Integrating Theory of Planned Behaviour to Explore Young Private Sector Employees’ Retirement Planning Behaviour

The concern surrounding retirement planning has become a prominent source of concern among the younger labour force in Malaysia. A substantial percentage of individuals between the ages of 18 and 40, who are employed in the private sector, rely on the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) as a means of saving for their retirement. The government's COVID-19 policy allowed for the withdrawal of money, leading to a reduction in savings levels for this particular group. The increasing incidence of bankruptcy cases and insufficient reserves is a worrisome factor for the future survival prospects of upcoming generations. Although several retirement initiatives have been introduced by governmental agencies and financial institutions, a significant number of young Malaysians still lack the necessary dedication to start saving for retirement at an early stage. According to the existing data, people are more likely to spend money than to save it. This study seeks to examine the factors that influence the retirement planning behaviour of young adults in Malaysia. The study suggests that spending attitude and financial literacy are dependent variables, whereas saving intention acts as a mediating variable, and retirement planning behaviour is also a dependent variable. The objective of this study is to enhance the current body of knowledge by developing a theoretical framework that explains the role of saving intention as a mediator between financial literacy and saving attitude in the context of retirement planning behaviour. According to the theory of planned behaviour, the desire to engage in saving behaviour is influenced by both financial literacy and attitudes towards saving. The characteristic that has the strongest link with retirement planning activities is the individual's level of saving intention. The suggested recommendations for further investigation are delineated.

Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Malay-Translated Version of the Food Neophobia Scale for Malaysian Young Adults.

The Food Neophobia Scale (FNS) is a research instrument, originally developed in English, to assess an individual's level of food neophobia. However, it has not yet been translated and validated for Malaysians. Therefore, we aimed to translate and validate a Malay-translated version of the FNS. Respondents were 200 young adults (mostly females, 73%; and students, 82.0%; M age = 22.3years, SD = 2.3). We first translated the FNS into Malay using the forward-backward translation method, and a panel of nutrition and dietetics experts then reviewed it for item relevance, clarity, simplicity, and ambiguity. The translated FNS suggested good content validity with an item-level content validity index (I-CVI) > .8, a scale-level content validity index (S-CVI)/average = .8 and a S-CVI/universal agreement = .96. Principal component analysis revealed a two-factor model: (i) willingness and trust; and (ii) rejection and fear. Cronbach's alpha for the Malay-translated FNS was .808, demonstrating high internal consistency and reliability among young Malaysian adults. Future investigators can now use this Malay-translated FNS instrument to determine levels of food neophobia among Malaysians.

Comparison of eating behaviour by relative weight change status of young adults throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

The enforcement of nationwide lockdowns has worsened the obesity epidemic in Malaysia. Therefore, this study aims to compare eating behaviour by relative weight change status among young adults in Malaysia throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Socio-demographics, body height, pre-pandemic body weight, and post-lockdown body weight were self-reported by the young adults. The eating behaviour was assessed using the validated Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire-Revised 18-item (TFEQ-R18). The mean difference in eating behaviour subscales was analysed using MANCOVA with a Bonferroni-adjusted post-hoc test. One-third of the young adults put on body weight due to the lockdowns, with an average relative weight gain of 12.44 ± 9.67%. Conversely, about one-fifth of the young adults reported having lighter body weight in the post-lockdown pandemic phase, with an average relative weight loss of 10.10 ± 4.66%. Young adults in the weight loss category had a significantly higher standardised raw score in cognitive restraints than those in the sustained weight and weight gain categories. In addition, young adults in the weight gain category had statistically higher standardised raw scores in uncontrolled eating and emotional eating compared to those in the sustained weight category. Weight trajectory during the COVID-19 pandemic is linked to disordered eating behaviour among young adults in Malaysia. The findings presented in this study can be potentially valuable in formulating weight management strategies in the post-COVID-19 era.

The Experience of Overcoming School Bullying Among Young Adults in Malaysia

Past research has supported the notion that school bullying can have a negative and enduring impact, persisting into adulthood. Therefore, this study aims to explore the experiences of young adults in Malaysia who have successfully overcome school bullying. A basic interpretive qualitative research design was employed to understand the experiences of 12 young adults, aged between 19 and 28, who had gone through school bullying and overcome adversity. Through purposive sampling, selected participants were interviewed with the guidance of semi-structured questions. The collected data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's 6-step thematic analysis method. The analysis revealed seven themes: 'Turning point,' 'After-effect,' 'Catalyst,' 'Cognitive reappraisal,''Realization of control,' 'Adaptive coping,' and 'Letting Go and Moving On'. The study's key finding explains that immediate coping strategies during bullying may be maladaptive, emphasising the importance of effective post-bullying cognitive strategies. Furthermore, cognitive reappraisal emerges as critical, with suppressing emotions potentially leading to detrimental consequences. The significance of a catalyst role in addressing cognitive limitations in young adolescents was also discussed. Finally, emphasising the significance of letting go and moving on as adaptive forms of control. In summary, these findings contribute to the existing knowledge, offering a nuanced perspective on overcoming school bullying. The study's implications for mental health care providers and educational institutions were highlighted. Future recommendations and limitations were also addressed.

Explaining Halal Chocolate Purchase Intention Among Muslim Young Adults in Malaysia

Abstract: Chocolate, a timeless household staple, remains a popular guilty pleasure enjoyed by people of all cultures and ages, enduring both good and bad times, and remains a timeless and appealing choice. While everyone loves chocolate, Muslims are only allowed to consume Halal chocolate due to religious obligations. Halal chocolate is becoming increasingly popular as consumers develop a greater awareness of Halal foods and the benefits associated with them. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), this study examines the intention to purchase Halal chocolate among Muslim young adults in Malaysia. A total of 204 Muslims aged 18 to 34 participated in an online survey distributed through various social media platforms using Google Forms. Multiple regression analysis was performed to analyse the data. The results show that attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control significantly influence the intention to purchase Halal chocolate among Muslim young adults in Malaysia. Theoretically, this study adds to the limited existing literature on Muslim consumers' Halal chocolate purchasing intentions and the robustness of the TPB in explaining purchase intention. Practically, this study assists the Halal chocolate producers, manufacturers, importers, and exporters to engage with their Muslim consumers to promote the consumption of Halal chocolate in the country. Abstrak: Coklat, kudapan seisi rumah, kekal sebagai kudapan yang menyeronokkan tetapi tidak menyihatkan yang popular untuk dinikmati oleh semua lapisan masyarakat dari pelbagai budaya dan peringkat umur. Coklat kekal menjadi pilihan di saat gembira dan sedih. Walaupun coklat digemari oleh semua, tetapi orang Islam hanya dibenarkan mengambil coklat yang Halal disebabkan oleh kewajipan agama. Coklat Halal menjadi semakin popular apabila pengguna meningkatkan kesedaran tentang makanan Halal dan faedah yang berkaitan dengan makanan Halal. Dengan menggunakan Teori Tingkah Laku Terancang (TPB), kajian ini mengkaji hasrat untuk membeli coklat Halal dalam kalangan golongan muda Islam di Malaysia. Seramai 204 orang Islam berumur 18 hingga 34 tahun menyertai tinjauan dalam talian yang diedarkan menerusi pelbagai platform media sosial iaitu Borang Google. Analisis regresi berganda digunakan untuk menganalisis data. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa sikap, norma subjektif, dan kawalan tingkah laku berpengaruh signifikan terhadap niat untuk membeli coklat Halal dalam kalangan golongan muda Islam di Malaysia. Secara teorinya, kajian ini menambah kepada literatur sedia ada yang terhad mengenai niat membeli coklat Halal di kalangan pengguna Muslim dan keteguhan teori TPB dalam menjelaskan niat pembelian. Secara praktikal, kajian ini membantu pengeluar, pengilang, pengimport, dan pengeksport coklat Halal untuk lebih memahami pengguna Muslim dalam mempromosikan pengambilan coklat Halal di negara ini.

Navigating Love in a Post-Pandemic World: Understanding Young Adults' Views on Short- and Long-Term Romantic Relationships.

The uncertain future due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the technological advancements may have altered young adults' experiences of romantic relationships. It is unclear whether individuals will continue to prefer traditional long-term romantic relationships (LTRR) or opt for short-term ones (STRR). This research describes how young adults in Malaysia perceive LTRR and STRR. Using the structured approach of the theory of social representations, data were collected from 512 participants; 238 (46.48%) male; Mage 21.75; majority were heterosexual and students, and analyzed using prototypical analysis to reveal high consensus elements. Five observations were made: (1) females prioritize "love" in both STRR and LTRR, while males prioritize "love" only in LTRR; (2) females prioritize "marriage" in LTRR, while males prioritize "trust," "comfort," and "stability." Males do not consider "marriage" as part of a LTRR; (3) both males and females view STRR positively, while LTRR are viewed more practically; (4) "sex" is a core element in STRR but is absent in LTRR; (5) males differentiate between STRR and LTRR with no overlapping elements. These findings provide insight into the social representations of romantic relationships among young adults in Malaysia and suggest future directions for research in the field.

Cyberbullying in the Social Media Environment: Investigating Young Adults' Experiences in Malaysia

The rise of social media in Malaysia has transformed communication, yet it has also ushered in cyberbullying. This study explores cyberbullying experiences among Malaysian young adults, focusing on their engagement, language use, and coping mechanisms. Data from 148 university students reveal that cyberbullying is prevalent on platforms like Facebook which is mainly instigated by strangers, online contacts, classmates, and friends. The most common cyberbullying types identified are physical-related and intelligence-related. While most participants acknowledged the harm of offensive language, a significant portion admitted to ignoring incidents, emphasising the need for targeted interventions and education to combat cyberbullying among Malaysian youth.&#x0D;

Effectiveness of a Theory-Based Digital Animated Video Intervention to Reduce Intention and Willingness to Sext Among Diploma Students: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial.

Sexting refers to the exchange of sexually explicit digital content in the form of texts, photos, or videos. In recent years, sexting has become a public health concern. Surveys in Malaysia show a high prevalence of young adults engaged in sexting. Given that sexting is associated with sexual risk behavior, cyberbullying, and mental health issues, this behavior needs intervention to alleviate the resulting public health burden. However, there is a scarcity of theory-based intervention programs on the prevention of intention and willingness to sext among young adults. This study aimed to develop and implement a sexting intervention module guided by the prototype willingness model (PWM), delivered using web-based animated video, and evaluate its effectiveness among diploma students from a public higher educational institution. The primary outcomes were intention and willingness to sext, while the secondary outcomes were knowledge, attitude, perceived norms, and prototype perceptions of sexting. This 2-armed, parallel, single-blinded cluster randomized controlled trial was conducted in a public higher educational institution in the state of Melaka, Malaysia. Diploma students from 12 programs were randomly allocated into intervention and control groups. Both groups answered a self-administered web-based questionnaire assessing the outcomes at the baseline. The intervention group received a newly developed intervention module based on the PWM in the form of 5 animated videos posted on a private YouTube platform, while the control group was put on the waitlist. The intervention group was encouraged to discuss any issues raised with the researchers via WhatsApp private chat after viewing the videos. All participants were observed immediately and 3 months postintervention. Data analysis was performed with SPSS (version 26; IBM Corp). A generalized linear mixed model was used to determine the effectiveness of the intervention. There were a total of 300 participants with an attrition rate of 8.3% (n=25). After adjusting for age, sex, relationship status, and the amount of time spent on the web, there were significant differences in the intention to sext (β=-.12; P=.002; Cohen d=0.23), willingness to sext (β=-.16; P<.001; Cohen d=0.40), knowledge (β=.12; P<.001; Cohen d=0.39), attitude (β=-.11; P=.001; Cohen d=0.31), perceived norms (β=-.06; P=.04; Cohen d=0.18), and prototype perceptions (β=-.11; P<.001; Cohen d=0.35) between the intervention and control groups over 3 months. In this study, the sexting intervention module using the PWM that was delivered via web-based animated videos was effective in reducing intention and willingness to sext as well as in improving knowledge of sexting, attitudes, perceived norms, and prototype perceptions. Therefore, relevant agencies involved in the promotion of sexual and reproductive health among young adults in Malaysia can consider the implementation of this module. Thai Clinical Trial Registry TCTR20201010002; https://www.thaiclinicaltrials.org/show/TCTR20201002001.

Social determinants of food choice motives among young adults in Malaysia during the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19

Changes in socioeconomic status due to the pandemic-led economic crisis could profoundly impact an individual’s food choice motives. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the food choice motives of young adults residing in Malaysia during the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19 and to investigate the differences in food choice motives by referring to their socio-demographic characteristics. This cross-sectional web-based study recruited 630 young adults aged 15-30 through a combination of convenience and snowball sampling approaches. They were required to self-report their socio-demographic information, while the food choice motives were assessed using a validated 36-item Food Choice Questionnaire (FCQ). Emerging findings demonstrated that sensory appeal, price, and mood were the top three rated food choice motives by young adults residing in Malaysia during the transition to the endemic phase of COVID-19. Gender, age, marital status, monthly earned income, and educational attainment were the predominant determinants of food choice motives among young adults. Government and non-governmental organisations should collaborate on intervention programs that educate the younger generation on healthy eating and help them make informed food choices.

Independent and Interdependent Self-construal on Communication Styles among the Malaysian Young Adults

Independent and Interdependent Self-construal on Communication Styles among the Malaysian Young Adults

Fluency trumps working memory capacity in the truth effect

ABSTRACT The truth effect, wherein repeated information gains perceived truthfulness, has been extensively studied in participants’ primary languages, showing robustness. However, individual differences in the truth effect due to working memory capacity (WMC) remain less explored. This study tested the truth effect and its relation to WMC amongst 130 young adults in Malaysia via Zoom. They were first exposed to 45 semantically meaningless statements (exposure phase). Then, participants completed a series of working memory tasks, including Backward Digit Span, Operation Span and Symmetry Span, before being exposed to the same 45 statements and 15 new statements. In the second exposure (rating phase), participants rated each statement on a 6-point Likert scale on its fluency and truth value. Results indicated fluency's significant association with the truth effect, consistent with prior research, while WMC showed no significant relationship. The truth effect persisted even when presented in a non-native language, highlighting its cross-linguistic significance.

The Relationship Between Social Adaptability, Psychological Distress, and Parental Attitude on Life Satisfaction among Malaysian Young Adults

The Relationship Between Social Adaptability, Psychological Distress, and Parental Attitude on Life Satisfaction among Malaysian Young Adults

COMPARING OFFLINE AND ONLINE ADMINISTRATIONS OF MEASURES OF TRUTH EFFECT, METACOGNITIVE AWARENESS AND WORKING MEMORY IN MALAYSIA DURING THE MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (MCO)

This paper described how the truth effect and its relationship with metacognitive awareness and working memory was converted from a physical (offline) administration to an online study due to COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdown measures. The truth effect refers to the tendency for repeated statements to be judged as more true than new statements. Processing fluency is the ease of mentally processing information. The automatic and unreflective mental system associated with processing fluency can be enhanced by repetition. Metacognitive awareness and working memory were conceptualized as a deliberate and analytical cognitive system in the current study. Fifteen offline participants and fifteen online participants were compared on measures of the truth effect, metacognitive awareness, and working memory. There were no significant differences between the offline and online groups in measures of metacognitive awareness, working memory, fluency and the truth effect, suggesting that the online administration of study measures was comparable to traditional methods of administration in a physical laboratory. Even with the small sample size, our findings suggested that statements that were presented more than once were rated significantly more true compared to new information. In conclusion, the truth effect was detected both in online and offline settings in our sample of Malaysian young adults. Our study documented how cognitive tasks can be administered in an online setting using a common teleconference application (i.e., Zoom). Our findings provide support and reference for researchers to conduct research online especially during times of restricted movements and the current climate of working and studying from home.

IDENTIFICATION OF FACTORS AND RISK ASSESSMENTS ON FINANCIAL LITERACY: A CASE STUDY ON HOME PURCHASES

Owning a house is among the significant aspects of a productive lifestyle. However, the persistent rise in house prices has affected homeownership for low-income young adults. Due to the poor financial literacy among employed young adults in Malaysia, it is more difficult for them to own a home due to financial constraints. Therefore, this study intends to investigate the factors contributing to financial literacy and the potential risk associated with its absence among working young adults. The methodologies used in this study were the factor analysis approach and decision tree analysis. Note that this study investigates financial literacy among young adults. A questionnaire was utilized for gathering the data, and a convenient sampling technique was adopted for data collection. According to the findings, four variables influence financial literacy among working youths: financial knowledge, financial behavior, financial education, and financial attitude. Consequently, the factors listed in exploratory data analysis in these four variables have been summarized to examine the perceived risk of financial literacy among adolescents in terms of purchasing a home. Finally, this study contributes as a guideline for policymakers in offering structured awareness programmes to improve financial literacy as well as homeownership knowledge among working youths for their future financial resilience.

An enigma of Malaysia's low-income young adults: Mediation of financial behaviour on financial well-being and locus of control cohesion.

Young adults face many significant challenges to their financial well-being. The rising cost of living and unstable economies have impacted how they consume, manage, and save monthly income to maintain their standard of living. Hence, exploring the financial well-being of young adults in Malaysia is an intriguing and relevant research topic that deserves examination from multiple perspectives. This study aims to investigate how these three factors, namely financial knowledge and locus of control with financial behaviour as a mediator, are correlated with the financial well-being of low-income young adults in Malaysia. A total of 520 young adults from North, Central, South, East zones in Peninsular Malaysia and East Malaysia were randomly chosen using a multi-stage sampling technique as the sample of this study. Data in this study were obtained using a set of questionnaire-based survey through cross-sectional study and then scrutinized using IBM SPSS (Statistical Package of Social Science). This study discovered that financial knowledge, internal and external locus of control, and financial behaviour were significantly correlated with the financial well-being of low-income young adults. The findings also demonstrate that financial behaviour mediates the correlation between financial knowledge, both internal and external locus of control, and financial well-being. This study is one of the very few important studies that explore the link between financial literacy, locus of control, financial behaviour, and financial well-being among low-income young adults. This study also found an interesting and noteworthy fact regarding the impact of the minimum monthly wage policy on highly educated young adults in Malaysia, which is worth discussing and needs to be alerted to the policymakers and leaders of the country. Therefore, the findings of this study can be utilized as a starting point by policymakers, government organizations, and non-governmental organizations to create new initiatives aimed at raising financial well-being among the younger generation.

Comparison of neck muscle strength, range of motion, and craniovertebral angle among Malaysian young adults using different electronic devices

&lt;b&gt;Aim: &lt;/b&gt;Prolonged use of electronic devices (EDs) and adopting poor posture during ED usage might lead to musculoskeletal disorders among young adults and adolescents. Hence, this study compares neck muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), and craniovertebral angle (CVA) among Malaysian young adults using different EDs.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Methods: &lt;/b&gt;A cross-sectional study using a quantitative study design was applied to compare neck muscle strength, ROM, and CVA between laptop and tablet users of Malaysian young adults. The population of this study covers young adults residing in Selangor, Malaysia. Among them, 30 laptop users and 30 tablet users were selected using the selection criteria and criterion-based sampling method. The data analysis was carried out with SPSS 20.0 at a 5% level of significance.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Results:&lt;/b&gt; There was no significant difference between the laptop and tablet users concerning neck muscle strength and CVA. However, a significant difference was observed only in the neck extension ROM between laptop and tablet users. The mean neck extension ROM is lower in tablet users than in their counterparts. The mean CVA of laptop and tablet users was less than 50 degrees, indicating severe FHP. Most laptop users (73.3%) were categorized into severe FHP than tablet users (53.3%).&lt;br /&gt; &lt;b&gt;Conclusion:&lt;/b&gt; The mean neck extension ROM is lower in tablet users than in laptop users. Most laptop users had severe FHP than tablet users. Hence, Malaysian young adults should adhere to the appropriate duration of ED usage, ergonomics while using ED. and postural correction exercises to prevent and reduce musculoskeletal problems.

HUBUNGAN ANTARA REGULASI EMOSI DAN RESILIENSI DALAM KALANGAN DEWASA MUDA DI MALAYSIA

Emotional regulation and resilience are indicators that can effectively show young adults' psychological function. This study aims to identify the relationship between emotion regulation and resilience among young adults in Malaysia. This study is a quantitative study that uses a survey research design. The sample size for this study is a total of 123 respondents consisting of 75.60% (93 people) female respondents and 24.40% (30 people) male respondents. The study results show a moderate positive relationship between emotion regulation (i.e., reappraisal) and resilience among young adults in Malaysia. The result also demonstrated that rational cognitive influence in encouraging young adults positively. Next, the results for the level of emotional regulation of young adults in Malaysia show the number of moderately high levels of emotional regulation faced by young adults when faced with challenges in life conflicts. This indicates that young adults have emotions that are experienced based on the life situations they go through. The results of this study can contribute to developing interventions related to emotional regulation and resilience. Implications of the research study and recommendations for future studies are also discussed.