Breast cancer is a common disease among women, and resilience helps them better cope with the illness and experience personal growth. This study used qualitative research methods to conduct semi-structured in-depth interviews with 15 Chinese breast cancer survivors. To explore the psychosocial factors promoting resilience in them. According to the interview data, after coding and refining the themes, it was found that the social resources of breast cancer survivors include: family support, hospital support, government and social organization support, and cultural support. The psychological factors include cognitive, emotional, and behavioral resources. This is comprehensively reflected in high self-efficacy and control, relatedness, and the ability to manage emotions. Society and individuals influence each other and together constitute protective factors of resilience. Health professionals and social workers should view survivors positively, guide them to tap their abilities and environmental resources, stimulate their resilience potential, and achieve self-reconstruction.

Protective and risk factors are important in reducing vulnerability towards drug abuse among adolescents. This study, therefore, aims to explore gender differences in such vulnerability in high-risk areas identified by the National Anti-Drugs Agency Malaysia. The study employs a survey design, with questionnaires distributed to 213 adolescents who fulfilled the inclusion criteria. The researchers developed the questionnaire and comprised five parts: the demographic profile, interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, social support, and mental health. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results show no significant gender differences in interpersonal conflict, negative emotions, and mental health. However, there was a significant difference in social support based on gender, with females showing a higher mean than males. These findings imply the importance of identifying the relevant factors to prevent early involvement in drug abuse.

Buli siber dikenal pasti sebagai satu bentuk gangguan moden yang membawa kepada ancaman kesihatan awam dan sukar dibendung. Tinjauan global melaporkan satu daripada lima kanak-kanak berisiko menjadi mangsa buli siber, dan berpotensi mengalami tekanan emosi dan masalah kesihatan mental yang boleh membawa kepada pemikiran atau tindakan membunuh diri. Artikel ini membincangkan satu kajian saintifik yang bertujuan mengkaji penularan buli siber dalam kalangan belia di Malaysia dan perkaitannya dengan masalah kesihatan mental iaitu tekanan, kebimbangan dan kemurungan. Kaedah tinjauan keratan rentas telah dilaksanakan keatas 561 orang pelajar dari tiga buah universiti awam dan dua buah universiti swasta di Lembah Klang, Malaysia. Hasil kajian melaporkan sekurang-kurangnya 40 peratus responden pernah melaporkan pengalaman dibuli secara dalam talian, dan pengalaman dibuli memberi kesan yang signifikan kepada peningkatan tahap tekanan, kebimbangan dan kemurungan. Perbincangan memberi penekanan kepada kepentingan daya tahan digital sebagai salah satu strategi daya tindak efektif untuk menangani buli siber dan mengurangkan risiko masalah kesihatan mental. Kajian memberi implikasi kepada pengukuhan program pencegahan dan intervensi untuk melindungi dan memperkasa mangsa buli siber.

Malaysia must take the issue of homelessness seriously. Specifically, the homelessness of abandoned children and youths has increased over time due to poverty and the breakdown of the family unit. This phenomenon among the young may negatively impact education, the economy and society. Hence, this paper intends to discuss cultural factors that could have caused homelessness among the subjects, its effects and suggested intervention measures. The study showed that the lack of education among parents, the deaths and losses of family members, and poverty were the main factors leading to homelessness among the young. Consequently, the homeless young become vulnerable to promiscuity, failure in school, illness and crime. Hence, intervention measures like establishing an action plan by the authorities and deriving solutions from the community, parents and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are recommended. Such discussions could provide information to the authorities, such as the Department of Social Welfare (JKM), in determining further action and improving the approaches to help them. Steps like these may also improve the welfare services provided by the government and NGOs when distributing basic needs and social support to the target group. Keywords: homelessness, youth, children, education, poverty Abstrak Isu gelandangan merupakan salah satu isu utama yang perlu dipandang serius di Malaysia. Masalah gelandangan golongan kanak-kanak dan belia dilihat semakin meningkat dari semasa ke semasa kerana faktor kemiskinan dan keruntuhan institusi kekeluargaan. Isu gelandangan dalam kalangan kanak-kanak dan belia mampu memberi impak yang negatif dalam pendidikan, ekonomi dan sosial. Makalah ini akan membincangkan faktor budaya yang menyebabkan golongan kanak-kanak dan belia bergelandangan, kesan dan intervensi kepada masalah gelandangan dalam golongan belia dan kanak-kanak. Faktor ibu bapa kurang ilmu, kematian dan kehilangan ahli keluarga, serta latar belakang keluarga yang miskin didapati menjadi faktor belia dan kanak-kanak bergelandangan. Gelandangan belia dan kanak-kanak mudah terjebak dalam pergaulan bebas, keciciran dalam pendidikan, tahap kesihatan yang terjejas dan penglibatan dalam jenayah. Langkah intervensi seperti penubuhan pelan tindakan oleh pihak berwajib dan saranan penyelesaian oleh masyarakat, ibu bapa, serta Badan Bukan Kerajaan (NGO) juga dibincangkan. Perbincangan sebegini dapat memberi maklumat kepada pihak berkuasa seperti Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) dalam menentukan tindakan dan menambahbaik kaedah yang digunakan dalam membantu golongan gelandangan belia dan kanak-kanak. Oleh itu, kaedah tersebut dapat diaplikasikan untuk menambah baik perkhidmatan agensi kerajaan dan bukan kerajaan semasa menyalurkan keperluan asas serta sokongan sosial kepada golongan ini. Kata Kunci: isu gelandangan, kanak-kanak, belia, Pendidikan, kemiskinan.