Melati Sumari
Biographic Data
| ID | 7163699 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Melati Sumari |
| GIVEN NAMES | Melati |
| FAMILY NAME | Sumari |
| SIGNATURE | SUMARI M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Malaya |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3298-457X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Gratitude (shukr) group intervention for promoting college students’ well-being
This study examined the impact of a gratitude ( shukr ) group intervention on the well-being of college students. We hypothesised that participation in the intervention would increase feelings of well-being. A single-group quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures was employed. A convenience sample of 95 college students consented to participate—the intervention, conducted over four weeks between November and December 2023, i…
The role of religion and spirituality in counseling
This qualitative study aims to understand the role of religion and spirituality in counseling from the experience of Malaysian counselors. The study participants comprised twelve counselors with experience integrating religion and spirituality into their practice. Data was collected using individual semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The data was then analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the study, namel…
Family Intervention in the Treatment of Female Juvenile Delinquency
Aims: The current study explores the benefits of a family intervention program on families and their adolescent children who were convicted as juveniles. Adolescents and their families shared their experiences in joining the program, especially the improvement they made while in the program. Demographics: Research participants included eight adolescents, six mothers, and two fathers. Settings: The program took place in Malaysia's adolescents’ reh…
The Role of Religion in Long-distance Marriage as Experienced by Malaysian Muslim Husbands
Due to the challenges of globalization, more and more married couples in Malaysia are involved in long-distance relationships. Despite this trend, few studies have documented the experience and impact of long-distance marital relationships on husband or the role of religion in helping Muslim husbands cope with the stresses of separation. Therefore, this study explores the religious beliefs and practices of five Muslim husbands in long-distance ma…
Development of a Malaysian Family Functioning Scale (MFFS)
The study reported here explains the development of a Malaysian Family Functioning Scale (MFFS) that can be used by researchers and practitioners in the field of marriage and family therapy. Results show that the MFFS validly measures the functioning of Malaysian families. Items used in the instrument were developed based on data gathered from Focus Group interviews with family experts and consolidated with findings from previous studies. A total…
Coping with Parental Divorce
This study uses a phenomenological approach to explore how adolescents cope with parental divorce. A total of 15 participants aged 16 to 17 were selected for the interviews. The participant’s daily activities were monitored for 12 months with the support of social media. Six themes emerged from the collected data: (1) Forgiving of parents; (2) Accepting parental divorce, (3) Maintaining contact with both parents, (4) emotional support from others…
Counseling Students’ Experiences in an Islamic-Based Counseling Course
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Counseling Students’ Experiences in an Islamic-Based Counseling Course
Coping with Parental Divorce
This study uses a phenomenological approach to explore how adolescents cope with parental divorce. A total of 15 participants aged 16 to 17 were selected for the interviews. The participant’s daily activities were monitored for 12 months with the support of social media. Six themes emerged from the collected data: (1) Forgiving of parents; (2) Accepting parental divorce, (3) Maintaining contact with both parents, (4) emotional support from others…
The Role of Religion in Long-distance Marriage as Experienced by Malaysian Muslim Husbands
Due to the challenges of globalization, more and more married couples in Malaysia are involved in long-distance relationships. Despite this trend, few studies have documented the experience and impact of long-distance marital relationships on husband or the role of religion in helping Muslim husbands cope with the stresses of separation. Therefore, this study explores the religious beliefs and practices of five Muslim husbands in long-distance ma…
Development of a Malaysian Family Functioning Scale (MFFS)
The study reported here explains the development of a Malaysian Family Functioning Scale (MFFS) that can be used by researchers and practitioners in the field of marriage and family therapy. Results show that the MFFS validly measures the functioning of Malaysian families. Items used in the instrument were developed based on data gathered from Focus Group interviews with family experts and consolidated with findings from previous studies. A total…
Family Intervention in the Treatment of Female Juvenile Delinquency
Aims: The current study explores the benefits of a family intervention program on families and their adolescent children who were convicted as juveniles. Adolescents and their families shared their experiences in joining the program, especially the improvement they made while in the program. Demographics: Research participants included eight adolescents, six mothers, and two fathers. Settings: The program took place in Malaysia's adolescents’ reh…
Gratitude (shukr) group intervention for promoting college students’ well-being
This study examined the impact of a gratitude ( shukr ) group intervention on the well-being of college students. We hypothesised that participation in the intervention would increase feelings of well-being. A single-group quasi-experimental design with pre-test and post-test measures was employed. A convenience sample of 95 college students consented to participate—the intervention, conducted over four weeks between November and December 2023, i…
The role of religion and spirituality in counseling
This qualitative study aims to understand the role of religion and spirituality in counseling from the experience of Malaysian counselors. The study participants comprised twelve counselors with experience integrating religion and spirituality into their practice. Data was collected using individual semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions. The data was then analyzed using thematic analysis. Four themes emerged from the study, namel…
Psychology (7 works) · Social Psychology (6 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works) · Education and Islamic Studies (4 works) · Qualitative research (4 works) · Collectivism (3 works) · Developmental psychology (3 works) · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology (3 works) · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics (2 works) · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development (2 works)