Su-Hie Ting
Biographic Data
| ID | 744817 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Su-Hie Ting |
| GIVEN NAMES | Su-Hie |
| FAMILY NAME | Ting |
| SIGNATURE | TING S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Universiti Malaysia Sarawak |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-2479-6395 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 42 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 33 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 42 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1951 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Language anxiety symptoms, self-efficacy and willingness to communicate among Malaysian university students
Oral communication anxiety is a persistent challenge for university students, especially in multilingual settings where English is not the primary language. This study examined the relationships between communication apprehension symptoms, self-efficacy, and language anxiety among Malaysian undergraduates, using Imagined Interaction Theory as a theoretical framework. A total of 358 students from a public university in Sarawak completed a question…
Architectural metaphors: Construction of feminism vis-à-vis Confucian culture in women’s magazines in China
Oohhaa! Kamek Orang Sarawak: A Glimpse into Sarawakians’ Diverse Perspectives on What It Means to be Sarawakian
‘Sarawakian’ identity continues to be a topic of active discussion both within Malaysia and internationally. While these debates have brought Sarawakians into the spotlight, there is a pressing need for a deeper understanding of the complex nature of Sarawakian identity, which is often limited by narrow perspectives. This article seeks to expand our understanding of how Sarawakians define and perceive the terms Sarawakian and Sarawakian identity.…
Audience Responses to Newspaper Coverage of Floods in China: Victims Versus Onlookers
Framing studies show a favourable portrayal of the China government’s flood management but how does newspaper coverage shape readers’ perceptions and attitudes towards floods? This research examines the audience responses to newspaper coverage of floods in China from the perspective of victims and onlookers. The specific objectives of the study are to: (1) determine the themes in the participants’ narratives about flood incidents and the associat…
Positive news culture: Flood framing in China
Flood is an environmental hazard causing soil erosion, leading to not only damage of vegetation but also to water contamination and spread of diseases. In China, the positive reporting culture shapes flood coverage by emphasising government responses and crisis management, reinforcing public trust and social stability. The study examined the flood framing by a national newspaper (People’s Daily) and a regional newspaper (Zhengzhou Daily) publishe…
Social networks and maintenance of an endangered language: The Kejaman of Malaysia
Purpose This study examined how social network influences maintenance of the indigenous language of the Kejaman, a small indigenous group living in Sarawak, Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach The participants were 123 Kejaman speakers from three generations living in two longhouses in Belaga, Sarawak. Participants were presented with 20 situations relevant to the lives of Kejaman people to find out the people they interact with. Findings The g…
Mediating and moderating effects of WeChat use on cross-cultural adaptation among international students in China
WeChat Use And Cross-Cultural Adaptation of International Students In China: The Mediating Role of Social Self-Efficacy
An increasing number of international students are pursuing studies in China and encounter challenges and uncertainty in a new foreign environment. Cross-cultural adaptation is influenced by social self-efficacy, social interaction, and WeChat use but little is known about the interaction of these three factors in influencing cross-cultural adaptation. The study examined the mediating role of social self-efficacy in the relationship between WeCha…
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Research on Social Attitudes Towards LGBT Community (2002-2022)
A bibliometric analysis was conducted to map out trends in publications on attitudes toward the LGBT community based on the 470 documents retrieved from the SCOPUS database for 2002-2022. The results revealed that the United States is the leading country contributing to the publications on attitudes toward the LGBT community and has a strong impact in the field (64.68%). The authorship analysis revealed that Flores, Woodford, and Worthen from the…
Lexical Innovation Processes of Youth Netspeak on Malay Twitter Posts
The formation of neologisms in Malay has not been extensively studied and therefore has yet to be fully understood. The current study examined the lexical innovation processes in Twitter posts in Malay. A 25,679-word corpus was compiled from 2,000 tweets of 200 Malaysian Twitter users in their twenties. The textual analysis performed through AntConc software identified “ ni ” (this) and “ nk ” (want) as the top two neologisms, and these words con…
Constructing multiculturalism and national identity in Penang, Malaysia
This study focuses on examining how multiculturalism is constructed in public spaces in Penang, Malaysia. In doing so, we argue for the significance of murals in constructing multiculturalism symbolically. Data consist of 10 photos of murals displayed during the 2020 Penang International Container Art Festival in both urban and rural areas in Penang, a state with a long history of multiethnic communities living together. The analysis shows that m…
An Analysis of Interactional Metadiscourse Markers in Political Science Research Articles
The study examined the interactional metadiscourse markers used in higher and lower tiered political science research articles. The specific aspects studied were: (1) the frequencies of five categories of interactional markers; and (2) the distribution of interactional markers by rhetorical sections. The descriptive study which involved the analysis of political science research articles published in 40 SCOPUS-indexed journals (20 Quartile 1; 20 …
Survey on determinants of intention to reduce nasopharyngeal cancer risk: An application of the theory of planned behavior
In contexts where knowledge of nasopharyngeal cancer is moderate, the factors associated with the intention to reduce risk are perceived risk and severity, perceived behavioral control, and marital status
Affective and Cognitive Processes in Cancer Narratives
Research on cancer narratives has not contextualised emotional and cognitive processes in stages of coping. The study examined linguistic indicators of affective and cognitive processes in narratives of 31 Malaysian cancer survivors. The analysis of the 58,787-word transcript using Linguistic Inquiry and Word Count ( liwc ) software revealed that coping with cancer is a case of mind over emotions, with 12.52% of words related to cognitive process…
Rethinking Visions of “Unity” and “Belonging: Insights into Audience Responses Towards Popular Music of Malaysia’s Indigenous Ethnic Communities – A Case of Iban Pop Song
This article presents the findings of a larger ongoing study that explores visions of “unity” and “belonging” among present-day Malaysians that are shaped by their engagements with popular music genres of the country’s indigenous ethnic communities. Through a critical theory-informed qualitative analysis of Malaysians’ views on the popular Iban song, “Biar Bekikis Bulu Betis”, the study described in this article examines the visions of unity and …
Mental health of Malaysian university students: UK comparison, and relationship between negative mental health attitudes, self-compassion, and resilience
Poor mental health of university students is becoming a serious issue in many countries. Malaysia - a leading country for Asia-Pacific education - is one of them. Despite the government’s effort to raise awareness, Malaysian students’ mental health remains challenging, exacerbated by the students’ negative attitudes towards mental health (mental health attitudes). Relatedly, self-compassion and resilience have been reported to improve mental heal…
Marriages of unequal languages
The study examined language choice of Bidayuh in mixed marriages with Melanau, Chinese, and Malay. A survey was conducted involving 101 respondents in mixed marriages in Kuching, Sarawak (18 Bidayuh-Melanau; 41 Bidayuh-Chinese; 42 Bidayuh-Malay). The objective ethnolinguistic vitality of the groups was assessed using structural factors in the community according to Giles, Taylor and Bourhis (1977): demographic strength, institutional support, and…
Everyday interactions and political participation of Malaysian youth
Some scholars have argued that youth apathy in politics arises from an interpretation based on conventional electoral politics. Other scholars have studied unconventional political participation and found the willingness of youth to sign petitions, join boycotts, and attend demonstrations. However, little is known about the potential of everyday interactions to generate youth interest in politics. This study examined youth participation in politi…
What's in a message: A systemic functional analysis of cancer prevention messages
This article provides some insights on how a particular reading from a theoretical framework can bring out details and problems with health communication posters. Using Michael Halliday's Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) framework, the article examines cancer prevention messages in cancer posters produced by the Ministry of Health Malaysia. The analysis shows that the posters organize and convey their intended messages through the realizatio…
Chinese teenagers' perceptions of vitality of Hokkien Chinese in Penang, Malaysia
The study assessed Chinese teenagers' perceptions of vitality of Hokkien Chinese in Penang using the Expanded Graded Intergenerational Disruption Scale (EGIDS). The survey involved 156 students aged 13-19 (100 Hokkien; 56 non-Hokkien Chinese). The results showed that the vitality of Hokkien in Penang is at EGIDS Level 6b (Threatened). The identity function of Hokkien in Penang is that of a home language, and children are the youngest generation o…
Gender Differences in Computer-Mediated Communication: A Case Study on Malaysian Millennials
Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyse which gender language features are used by both genders in computer-mediated communication (CMC) and also investigates if online gender communication reflects normal face-to-face communication. Methodology: A qualitative research design was employed in addressing the objectives of the study. A total of 260 Facebook comments were collected and analysed using more than one methodological approach in …
Positive Psychology of Malaysian University Students: Impacts of Engagement, Motivation, Self-Compassion, and Well-being on Mental Health
Malaysia plays a key role in education of the Asia Pacific, expanding its scholarly output rapidly. However, mental health of Malaysian students is challenging, and their help-seeking is low because of stigma. This study explored the relationships between mental health and positive psychological constructs (academic engagement, motivation, self-compassion, and well-being), and evaluated the relative contribution of each positive psychological con…
Ethos, Logos and Pathos in University Students’ Informal Requests
Persuasion is used in spoken and written communication to convince the audience to take appropriate actions or to support specific viewpoints. The speaker or writer may use statistics and logical arguments, emotions and their character, authority and credibility to convince the audience. The present study examined university students’ strategies of persuading their lecturer to grant their request using Aristotle’s rhetorical proofs of ethos, logo…
Prestige of products and code-switching in retail encounters
The study examined code-switching in retail encounters involving sales personnel of cars, credit cards, beauty products, and food products with a Chinese customer. Altogether 27 retail encounters were audio-taped and transcribed. Analysis of the 14,944-word corpus was conducted using Gumperz’s [(1982). Discourse strategies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press] model of conversational code-switching. The results showed that English and Hokkien w…
Employers’ Views on Importance of English Proficiency and Communication Skill for Employability in Malaysia
Employability of graduates is a concern in many countries, including Malaysia, and the high unemployment rate among graduates is often attributed to their lack of English proficiency and communication skills. These two distinctive elements are often collated, and it is important to find out which is more important to employers. The study examined the employers’ views on the importance of English proficiency and communication skill for graduates t…
A Bibliometric Analysis of the Research on Social Attitudes Towards LGBT Community (2002-2022)
A bibliometric analysis was conducted to map out trends in publications on attitudes toward the LGBT community based on the 470 documents retrieved from the SCOPUS database for 2002-2022. The results revealed that the United States is the leading country contributing to the publications on attitudes toward the LGBT community and has a strong impact in the field (64.68%). The authorship analysis revealed that Flores, Woodford, and Worthen from the…
Malaysian Chinese speakers' attitudes towards Foochow, Hokkien and Mandarin
The study examines the influence of gender, age and socio-economic status on attitudes of Foochow and Hokkien towards their ethnic language and Mandarin. The matched guise test results of 120 Foochow and 120 Hokkien participants in Kuching, Malaysia, showed positive attitudes towards Mandarin on all the 15 traits. The Hokkien participants were more positive than the Foochow participants towards speakers of their own ethnic language. Foochow speak…
Code-switching in English and science classrooms: More than translation
The study examined the use of code-switching by English and science teachers in secondary schools in Malaysia. It focuses on the functions of code-switching in multilingual classrooms where English is the language of instruction, examining in particular the reiterative function of code-switching and its association with translation. Thirty six lessons of teacher discourse in whole-class teaching for English and science were audiotaped, and 20 les…
Impact of language planning on language choice in friendship and transaction domains in Sarawak, Malaysia
This paper shows that language planning in government-controlled domains has a spill-over effect in domains where language use is not regulated by language policies. Language planning in post-colonial Malaysia can be broadly divided into three phases: status planning whereby English was replaced by Bahasa Malaysia as the official language; remission in status planning whereby English was allowed restricted status as the medium of instruction for …
Impact of Language Planning on Language Attitudes: A Case Study in Sarawak
This paper examines the impact of language planning on language attitudes in the Malaysian state of Sarawak where there was strong resistance to replacing English with the national language (Bahasa Malaysia) as the of cial language. A case study was conducted in a multi-ethnic organisation to nd out the language attitudes of participants four decades later. A language attitudes questionnaire adapted from Baker (1992) was used to elicit the partic…
Language choice among the Foochows in Sarawak, Malaysia
This paper investigates the factors affecting the language choices of the Chinese Foochows of Sarawak, focusing in particular on how the use of the Foochow dialect vis-a`-vis English and other languages might potentially result in a shift in language allegiance away from Foochow. In the context of Sarawak, the Foochows are a substantial, cohesive and homogeneous Chinese ethnic group with a distinctive language and ethnic identity. One would predi…
Dominant Language–Ethnicity Notions of the Malaysian Chinese in Sarawak: Paternity or Patrimony
This study examines the relationship between language and ethnicity in the identities of Malaysian Chinese, using Fishman’s (1977) dimensions of paternity, patrimony and phenomenology. The data for the study were taken from language attitude questionnaires completed by 300 Chinese (150 Foochow, 150 Hokkien) and interviews with 18 participants (nine Foochow, nine Hokkien) living in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The q…
Language use and sustainability status of indigenous languages in Sarawak, Malaysia
The study examines the sustainability status of Sarawak indigenous languages through a survey on adolescents’ language use using the Expanded Graded Intergenerational Disruption Scale (EGIDS). The specific aspects examined were: the presence of ethnic languages in relation to other languages in selected domains of language use; the adolescents’ use of the ethnic language across generations in the family domain; language use patterns of different …
Rethinking Visions of “Unity” and “Belonging: Insights into Audience Responses Towards Popular Music of Malaysia’s Indigenous Ethnic Communities – A Case of Iban Pop Song
This article presents the findings of a larger ongoing study that explores visions of “unity” and “belonging” among present-day Malaysians that are shaped by their engagements with popular music genres of the country’s indigenous ethnic communities. Through a critical theory-informed qualitative analysis of Malaysians’ views on the popular Iban song, “Biar Bekikis Bulu Betis”, the study described in this article examines the visions of unity and …
Chinese teenagers' perceptions of vitality of Hokkien Chinese in Penang, Malaysia
The study assessed Chinese teenagers' perceptions of vitality of Hokkien Chinese in Penang using the Expanded Graded Intergenerational Disruption Scale (EGIDS). The survey involved 156 students aged 13-19 (100 Hokkien; 56 non-Hokkien Chinese). The results showed that the vitality of Hokkien in Penang is at EGIDS Level 6b (Threatened). The identity function of Hokkien in Penang is that of a home language, and children are the youngest generation o…
Chinese or Malay-Medium Schools? A Study of Factors Influencing Chinese Parents' Choice of Primary Schools in Sarawak, Malaysia
This study examined factors that influence Chinese parents' choice of medium in primary schools in Sarawak, Malaysia. A questionnaire that was based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour was administered to investigate the influence of attitudes towards school, social pressure (subjective norms) and perceived behavioural control on parents' intentions for school choice. The survey was conducted with 397 Chinese respondents who had children in one of…
Chinese vendors’ code-switching in service encounters in Sarawak, Malaysia
The study examined the language of service encounters in a bakery operated by Chinese vendors in a Foochow-dominant town in Malaysia. Naturally occurring data of 100 service encounters were digitally recorded (83 with Chinese customers and 17 with non-Chinese customers). In intraethnic interactions, Foochow is the default language choice but Mandarin is emerging as a viable option. In interethnic interactions, the Chinese vendors accommodated by …
Hong Kong in Its Geographical Setting
Once You Have Chosen the Right Path, Hold on and Do Not Let Go: An Exploration of the Broad Promotion of Quality Education in Miluo Municipality in Hunan Province
On May 11 of this year Li Lanqing, vice premier of the State Council, who came to Hunan on a work-inspection tour, took a special trip from Changsha to Miluo municipality, which is more than a hundred li away from Changsha, to inspect personally the work of promoting quality education over a broad area, a project that has already been carried out for twelve years in this locality. Vice premier Li went to one of the rural primary schools and the N…
Teachers Who Eat "Canadian Rice" and a County Head Who Spends His Wife's Wages: Information Picked Up in Guzhang County in Hunan Province
We have many teachers here who eat Canadian rice." We were shocked to hear this from a cadre in the county of Guzhang, located within the Tujia and Miao nationalities' autonomous zhou in western Hunan Province
When is English not the right choice in Sarawak
A discussion of language choices in a multilingual region of Malaysia. Sarawak is a Malaysian state located on the island of Borneo. More than 20 languages are spoken there among only 1.99 million people in Sarawak. People who visit Sarawak for the first time are often baffled and intrigued by the diversity of languages and the ease with which Sarawakians switch between them. To add to the complexity of language choice, there is also some competi…
Language choice among the Foochows in Sarawak, Malaysia
This paper investigates the factors affecting the language choices of the Chinese Foochows of Sarawak, focusing in particular on how the use of the Foochow dialect vis-a`-vis English and other languages might potentially result in a shift in language allegiance away from Foochow. In the context of Sarawak, the Foochows are a substantial, cohesive and homogeneous Chinese ethnic group with a distinctive language and ethnic identity. One would predi…
Impact of Language Planning on Language Attitudes: A Case Study in Sarawak
This paper examines the impact of language planning on language attitudes in the Malaysian state of Sarawak where there was strong resistance to replacing English with the national language (Bahasa Malaysia) as the of cial language. A case study was conducted in a multi-ethnic organisation to nd out the language attitudes of participants four decades later. A language attitudes questionnaire adapted from Baker (1992) was used to elicit the partic…
Gender and Communication Strategy Use in Learning English as a Second Language
The study examined the use of communication strategies in same- and cross-gender interactions by learners of English as a Second Language (ESL). Analysis of oral data from 10 female same- and 10 cross-gender interactions using an integrated psycholinguistic, social interaction and discourse-based framework showed that communication strategies were mainly used to overcome linguistic inadequacies rather than to enhance the message. Female learners …
Towards homogeneity in homes languages: Malay, Chinese Foochow and Indian Tamil families in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia
This preliminary study examines the languages used by parents with their children in Malay, Chinese Foochow and Indian Tamil families to find out how the similarity or dissimilarity in parents’ ethnic language influenced the choice of language transmitted to children and how far standard languages have permeated the family domain in Kuching City in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. Standard languages refer to the three main written languages taught…
Impact of language planning on language choice in friendship and transaction domains in Sarawak, Malaysia
This paper shows that language planning in government-controlled domains has a spill-over effect in domains where language use is not regulated by language policies. Language planning in post-colonial Malaysia can be broadly divided into three phases: status planning whereby English was replaced by Bahasa Malaysia as the official language; remission in status planning whereby English was allowed restricted status as the medium of instruction for …
Code-switching in English and science classrooms: More than translation
The study examined the use of code-switching by English and science teachers in secondary schools in Malaysia. It focuses on the functions of code-switching in multilingual classrooms where English is the language of instruction, examining in particular the reiterative function of code-switching and its association with translation. Thirty six lessons of teacher discourse in whole-class teaching for English and science were audiotaped, and 20 les…
Novas representações da homossexualidade no contexto da China
O presente trabalho examina o processo de transformação das representações da homossexualidade na China Continental. Para tanto, discutimos alguns termos e contextos em que podemos flagrar esse processo. Como arcabouço teórico, lançamos mão de conceitos e reflexões da Teoria Queer, que busca explicitar a multiplicidade de gêneros que ainda é vista sob um único ponto de vista: o da heteronormatividade.Fazemos ao final, uma breve análise de perform…
Language use and sustainability status of indigenous languages in Sarawak, Malaysia
The study examines the sustainability status of Sarawak indigenous languages through a survey on adolescents’ language use using the Expanded Graded Intergenerational Disruption Scale (EGIDS). The specific aspects examined were: the presence of ethnic languages in relation to other languages in selected domains of language use; the adolescents’ use of the ethnic language across generations in the family domain; language use patterns of different …
Chinese vendors’ code-switching in service encounters in Sarawak, Malaysia
The study examined the language of service encounters in a bakery operated by Chinese vendors in a Foochow-dominant town in Malaysia. Naturally occurring data of 100 service encounters were digitally recorded (83 with Chinese customers and 17 with non-Chinese customers). In intraethnic interactions, Foochow is the default language choice but Mandarin is emerging as a viable option. In interethnic interactions, the Chinese vendors accommodated by …
Malaysian Chinese speakers' attitudes towards Foochow, Hokkien and Mandarin
The study examines the influence of gender, age and socio-economic status on attitudes of Foochow and Hokkien towards their ethnic language and Mandarin. The matched guise test results of 120 Foochow and 120 Hokkien participants in Kuching, Malaysia, showed positive attitudes towards Mandarin on all the 15 traits. The Hokkien participants were more positive than the Foochow participants towards speakers of their own ethnic language. Foochow speak…
Dominant Language–Ethnicity Notions of the Malaysian Chinese in Sarawak: Paternity or Patrimony
This study examines the relationship between language and ethnicity in the identities of Malaysian Chinese, using Fishman’s (1977) dimensions of paternity, patrimony and phenomenology. The data for the study were taken from language attitude questionnaires completed by 300 Chinese (150 Foochow, 150 Hokkien) and interviews with 18 participants (nine Foochow, nine Hokkien) living in Kuching, the capital city of the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The q…
Employers’ Views on Importance of English Proficiency and Communication Skill for Employability in Malaysia
Employability of graduates is a concern in many countries, including Malaysia, and the high unemployment rate among graduates is often attributed to their lack of English proficiency and communication skills. These two distinctive elements are often collated, and it is important to find out which is more important to employers. The study examined the employers’ views on the importance of English proficiency and communication skill for graduates t…
Language choices of CEOs of Chinese family business in Sarawak, Malaysia
The study investigated the language choices of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Chinese family business and the factors guiding their choices. Interviews were conducted with 17 CEOs of family businesses located in Sarawak, some of whom are the sons and grandsons of the founder of the business. The results showed that all the CEOs can speak their Chinese dialect, Mandarin and some other Chinese dialects. Their proficiency in English and Malay de…
Chinese or Malay-Medium Schools? A Study of Factors Influencing Chinese Parents' Choice of Primary Schools in Sarawak, Malaysia
This study examined factors that influence Chinese parents' choice of medium in primary schools in Sarawak, Malaysia. A questionnaire that was based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour was administered to investigate the influence of attitudes towards school, social pressure (subjective norms) and perceived behavioural control on parents' intentions for school choice. The survey was conducted with 397 Chinese respondents who had children in one of…
Ethos, Logos and Pathos in University Students’ Informal Requests
Persuasion is used in spoken and written communication to convince the audience to take appropriate actions or to support specific viewpoints. The speaker or writer may use statistics and logical arguments, emotions and their character, authority and credibility to convince the audience. The present study examined university students’ strategies of persuading their lecturer to grant their request using Aristotle’s rhetorical proofs of ethos, logo…
Prestige of products and code-switching in retail encounters
The study examined code-switching in retail encounters involving sales personnel of cars, credit cards, beauty products, and food products with a Chinese customer. Altogether 27 retail encounters were audio-taped and transcribed. Analysis of the 14,944-word corpus was conducted using Gumperz’s [(1982). Discourse strategies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press] model of conversational code-switching. The results showed that English and Hokkien w…
Positive Psychology of Malaysian University Students: Impacts of Engagement, Motivation, Self-Compassion, and Well-being on Mental Health
Malaysia plays a key role in education of the Asia Pacific, expanding its scholarly output rapidly. However, mental health of Malaysian students is challenging, and their help-seeking is low because of stigma. This study explored the relationships between mental health and positive psychological constructs (academic engagement, motivation, self-compassion, and well-being), and evaluated the relative contribution of each positive psychological con…
Gender Differences in Computer-Mediated Communication: A Case Study on Malaysian Millennials
Purpose of the study: This study aims to analyse which gender language features are used by both genders in computer-mediated communication (CMC) and also investigates if online gender communication reflects normal face-to-face communication. Methodology: A qualitative research design was employed in addressing the objectives of the study. A total of 260 Facebook comments were collected and analysed using more than one methodological approach in …
Mental health of Malaysian university students: UK comparison, and relationship between negative mental health attitudes, self-compassion, and resilience
Poor mental health of university students is becoming a serious issue in many countries. Malaysia - a leading country for Asia-Pacific education - is one of them. Despite the government’s effort to raise awareness, Malaysian students’ mental health remains challenging, exacerbated by the students’ negative attitudes towards mental health (mental health attitudes). Relatedly, self-compassion and resilience have been reported to improve mental heal…
Marriages of unequal languages
The study examined language choice of Bidayuh in mixed marriages with Melanau, Chinese, and Malay. A survey was conducted involving 101 respondents in mixed marriages in Kuching, Sarawak (18 Bidayuh-Melanau; 41 Bidayuh-Chinese; 42 Bidayuh-Malay). The objective ethnolinguistic vitality of the groups was assessed using structural factors in the community according to Giles, Taylor and Bourhis (1977): demographic strength, institutional support, and…
Everyday interactions and political participation of Malaysian youth
Some scholars have argued that youth apathy in politics arises from an interpretation based on conventional electoral politics. Other scholars have studied unconventional political participation and found the willingness of youth to sign petitions, join boycotts, and attend demonstrations. However, little is known about the potential of everyday interactions to generate youth interest in politics. This study examined youth participation in politi…
Psychology (24 works) · Linguistics (19 works) · Sociology (18 works) · Political science (15 works) · Social Psychology (14 works) · Geography (12 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (12 works) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies (10 works) · Linguistic Variation and Morphology (9 works) · Malay (8 works)