Mashitah Hamidi
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 460868 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Mashitah Hamidi |
| NOMBRES | Mashitah |
| APELLIDO | Hamidi |
| FIRMA | HAMIDI M |
| AFILIACIONES | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0477-1342 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 14 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 3 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 14 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2020 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 1 |
Narrative therapy and older adults living alone
The global demographic landscape is unmistakably shifting towards ageing, and China is no exception. With the progress in economic and social development, the mental health of older adults living alone has garnered increasing attention across various disciplines. This study employs a qualitative research approach to examine the efficacy of narrative therapy in the subjective well-being of older adults living alone. By interviewing 16 respondents …
Negotiating differences in the workplace
This paper reflects on the findings of a study that examined the negotiation strategies employed by Filipino and Indonesian caregivers in addressing the challenges encountered as caregivers in Japan. A total of 20 caregivers have been interviewed, 11 of which were from Indonesia, and the remaining nine were from the Philippines. Results reveal that the challenges these caregivers experienced can be rooted to cultural and linguistic and status dif…
A Case Study of Barriers to Emotional Support Towards Successful Aging in Malaysia
The objective of this study is to delve into the difficulties faced by older adults when it comes to receiving emotional support, and how these challenges affect their ability to age well. The study utilized a qualitative approach, conducting in-depth interviews and thematic analysis to present its findings. The sample group consisted of 24 older adults and three government officials who were interviewed. The study identified various obstacles to…
Common Spirit of Customary Law
This paper examines the customary law of the Bangladeshi Santals, an ethnic community. From an anthropological perspective, the authors searched the literature on customary law and applied the concepts to the Santal community within the relevant local, regional, and international contexts of indigenous rights. Methodologically, this article follows the post-positivist paradigm and ‘capability approach’ to explore the gaps between mainstream and i…
Improvement in the psychological resilience of rural left-behind children
This study explores improvements in psychological resilience among rural left-behind children in China through social services provided by social organisations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with leaders and social workers from 15 social organisations. The results revealed that left-behind children’s academic adaptation improved significantly. However, there were cases of failure to enhance physiological and psychological adaptation. …
Concluding Reflection
Challenges of Palliative Care in Advanced Cancer Patients in the Chinese Mainland
As cancer has become the second most common cause of death in the world today, how to allow advanced cancer patients to die with dignity has gotten gradually more and more taken paid attention. The study aims to explore the current status and challenges of palliative care for advanced cancer patients in the Chinese Mainland. This study used a semi-structured interview approach by interviewing 14 respondents. The respondents involved patients, fam…
The Effects of Organizational Social Support on Left-behind Children’s Resilience in China
Left-behind children are one of the main issues in China's child welfare services. The change in the family environment has destroyed these children's original levels of resilience. Hence social service and support from social organizations are needed. The study examines the impact of different types of social support social organizations provide to enhance the resilience of left-behind children in rural China. Types of social support analyzed in…
Narrative Therapy as an intervention technique
The world population is ageing, and China is no exception. The Chinese government attaches great importance to older adults’ mental health in the increasingly ageing society. This study adopts a qualitative research approach to investigate how Narrative Therapy is applied from three dimensions in geriatric social work in the Chinese Mainland. There follows a discussion of the relationship between the three dimensions. It concludes with a recommen…
Ubuntu Philosophy for the New Normalcy
This book introduces the philosophy of Ubuntu, meaning 'our common humanity', exploring the way of life in the post-pandemic world
Covid-19 pandemic and the changing views of mobility
For decades, Malaysia has been heavily dependent on unskilled and temporarily contracted migrant workers to fulfil labour gaps in the country. While Malaysia's economy continues to rely on migrant workers, the COVID-19 pandemic has further aggravated their precarious working and living conditions. In-depth interviews with Nepali migrant workers and community leaders in Malaysia and Nepal in 2021 revealed the incidence of labour rights violations,…
Interventions and development strategies towards intensive social support among the participants of activity center for older adults in Malaysia
Social support is essential for improving the lives of older adults. However, some respondents of other literature reported receiving less adequate financial support from family, a lack of comprehensive policies to protect older adults, and a smaller social network as they age. In order to address this issue, more intense social support is required as older adults are at risk of obtaining insufficient social support from their social network. The…
Tahap Pengamalan Praktis Kerja Sosial Dalam Kalangan Pegawai Kebajikan Di Malaysia [The Level of Social Work Practice Among Malaysian Social Welfare Officers]
Tujuan dan Latarbelakang: Kualiti penyampaian khidmat kerja sosial oleh pegawai kebajikan masyarakat dipengaruhi oleh latar belakang pengetahuan dan kemahiran kerja sosial yang mereka miliki. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tahap pengamalan praktis kerja sosial dalam kalangan pegawai kebajikan di Malaysia. Metodologi: Pendekatan kuantitatif yang menggunakan reka bentuk tinjauan telah dilakukan ke atas 305 orang Penolong Pegawai dan Pembantu Pe…
The role of social entrepreneurship for youth purpose development
Despite the burgeoning research on social entrepreneurship in recent years, there is limited research on youths as a context for theorizing. This article examines the influence of social entrepreneurship on youth development through the positive youth development perspective. It explores how youth participation in social entrepreneurial activities helps develop their sense of purpose in life. Using data from semi-structured interviews with 27 you…
The role of social entrepreneurship for youth purpose development
Despite the burgeoning research on social entrepreneurship in recent years, there is limited research on youths as a context for theorizing. This article examines the influence of social entrepreneurship on youth development through the positive youth development perspective. It explores how youth participation in social entrepreneurial activities helps develop their sense of purpose in life. Using data from semi-structured interviews with 27 you…
Covid-19 pandemic and the changing views of mobility
For decades, Malaysia has been heavily dependent on unskilled and temporarily contracted migrant workers to fulfil labour gaps in the country. While Malaysia's economy continues to rely on migrant workers, the COVID-19 pandemic has further aggravated their precarious working and living conditions. In-depth interviews with Nepali migrant workers and community leaders in Malaysia and Nepal in 2021 revealed the incidence of labour rights violations,…
Tahap Pengamalan Praktis Kerja Sosial Dalam Kalangan Pegawai Kebajikan Di Malaysia [The Level of Social Work Practice Among Malaysian Social Welfare Officers]
Tujuan dan Latarbelakang: Kualiti penyampaian khidmat kerja sosial oleh pegawai kebajikan masyarakat dipengaruhi oleh latar belakang pengetahuan dan kemahiran kerja sosial yang mereka miliki. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk menilai tahap pengamalan praktis kerja sosial dalam kalangan pegawai kebajikan di Malaysia. Metodologi: Pendekatan kuantitatif yang menggunakan reka bentuk tinjauan telah dilakukan ke atas 305 orang Penolong Pegawai dan Pembantu Pe…
The role of social entrepreneurship for youth purpose development
Despite the burgeoning research on social entrepreneurship in recent years, there is limited research on youths as a context for theorizing. This article examines the influence of social entrepreneurship on youth development through the positive youth development perspective. It explores how youth participation in social entrepreneurial activities helps develop their sense of purpose in life. Using data from semi-structured interviews with 27 you…
Covid-19 pandemic and the changing views of mobility
For decades, Malaysia has been heavily dependent on unskilled and temporarily contracted migrant workers to fulfil labour gaps in the country. While Malaysia's economy continues to rely on migrant workers, the COVID-19 pandemic has further aggravated their precarious working and living conditions. In-depth interviews with Nepali migrant workers and community leaders in Malaysia and Nepal in 2021 revealed the incidence of labour rights violations,…
Interventions and development strategies towards intensive social support among the participants of activity center for older adults in Malaysia
Social support is essential for improving the lives of older adults. However, some respondents of other literature reported receiving less adequate financial support from family, a lack of comprehensive policies to protect older adults, and a smaller social network as they age. In order to address this issue, more intense social support is required as older adults are at risk of obtaining insufficient social support from their social network. The…
Concluding Reflection
Challenges of Palliative Care in Advanced Cancer Patients in the Chinese Mainland
As cancer has become the second most common cause of death in the world today, how to allow advanced cancer patients to die with dignity has gotten gradually more and more taken paid attention. The study aims to explore the current status and challenges of palliative care for advanced cancer patients in the Chinese Mainland. This study used a semi-structured interview approach by interviewing 14 respondents. The respondents involved patients, fam…
The Effects of Organizational Social Support on Left-behind Children’s Resilience in China
Left-behind children are one of the main issues in China's child welfare services. The change in the family environment has destroyed these children's original levels of resilience. Hence social service and support from social organizations are needed. The study examines the impact of different types of social support social organizations provide to enhance the resilience of left-behind children in rural China. Types of social support analyzed in…
Narrative Therapy as an intervention technique
The world population is ageing, and China is no exception. The Chinese government attaches great importance to older adults’ mental health in the increasingly ageing society. This study adopts a qualitative research approach to investigate how Narrative Therapy is applied from three dimensions in geriatric social work in the Chinese Mainland. There follows a discussion of the relationship between the three dimensions. It concludes with a recommen…
Ubuntu Philosophy for the New Normalcy
This book introduces the philosophy of Ubuntu, meaning 'our common humanity', exploring the way of life in the post-pandemic world
Improvement in the psychological resilience of rural left-behind children
This study explores improvements in psychological resilience among rural left-behind children in China through social services provided by social organisations. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with leaders and social workers from 15 social organisations. The results revealed that left-behind children’s academic adaptation improved significantly. However, there were cases of failure to enhance physiological and psychological adaptation. …
Negotiating differences in the workplace
This paper reflects on the findings of a study that examined the negotiation strategies employed by Filipino and Indonesian caregivers in addressing the challenges encountered as caregivers in Japan. A total of 20 caregivers have been interviewed, 11 of which were from Indonesia, and the remaining nine were from the Philippines. Results reveal that the challenges these caregivers experienced can be rooted to cultural and linguistic and status dif…
A Case Study of Barriers to Emotional Support Towards Successful Aging in Malaysia
The objective of this study is to delve into the difficulties faced by older adults when it comes to receiving emotional support, and how these challenges affect their ability to age well. The study utilized a qualitative approach, conducting in-depth interviews and thematic analysis to present its findings. The sample group consisted of 24 older adults and three government officials who were interviewed. The study identified various obstacles to…
Common Spirit of Customary Law
This paper examines the customary law of the Bangladeshi Santals, an ethnic community. From an anthropological perspective, the authors searched the literature on customary law and applied the concepts to the Santal community within the relevant local, regional, and international contexts of indigenous rights. Methodologically, this article follows the post-positivist paradigm and ‘capability approach’ to explore the gaps between mainstream and i…
Narrative therapy and older adults living alone
The global demographic landscape is unmistakably shifting towards ageing, and China is no exception. With the progress in economic and social development, the mental health of older adults living alone has garnered increasing attention across various disciplines. This study employs a qualitative research approach to examine the efficacy of narrative therapy in the subjective well-being of older adults living alone. By interviewing 16 respondents …
Sociology (11 obras) · Political science (10 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Medicine (6 obras) · Economic growth (5 obras) · Social Psychology (5 obras) · China (4 obras) · Resilience and Mental Health (4 obras) · Social Psychology (4 obras) · Social science (4 obras)