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Books by Abu Sadat Nurullah
Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not meet in real... more Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not meet in real life situation. This social technology redefines the nature of bonding and relationships that youth develop in the process of social interaction via computer-mediated communication channels. This book empirically explores the nature of friendship formation in the cyberspace among Malaysian youth. It is found that majority of the youth formed online friendship using multiple communication channels, such as Social Networking sites and Instant Messengers in addition to e-mail. The book illustrates how the combined use of communication channels (i.e., Instant Messengers, e-mail, and Social Networking Sites), together with pre-existing face-to-face friendship, online self-disclosure, loneliness, and frequency of online interaction results in the formation of cyberfriendship. The book contributes to the formulation of a new perspective in understanding the cyberfriendship phenomenon.
Papers by Abu Sadat Nurullah
This study explored the current state of alcohol-impaired driving as well as the changes in alcoh... more This study explored the current state of alcohol-impaired driving as well as the changes in alcohol-impaired driving over time among Albertans. Based on self-report data from the
Journal of Sociological Research, Jun 30, 2012
The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street r... more The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street racing in Malaysia. The study also assessed gender differences in terms of the causes of participation in street racing, and the street racers' personality in terms of spiritual well-being, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. A snowball sample of 122 street racers (males, n=99, Mean age=21.52, SD=4.25; females, n=23, Mean age=19.22, SD=2.47) responded to self-tailored questionnaires and existing scales. For female racers, ‗family violence', ‗parental conflict', and ‗parenting style' were the major familial factors leading to street racing. In case of male racers, ‗parenting style' and ‗relationship with family members' were the main causes of street racing. A sizeable percentage of male racers and female racers identified ‗social contact with the street racers', ‗learned attitudes which encourage street racing', ‗mass media and peer influences' as causes of street racing. Both groups of respondents cited ‗social pressure', ‗social labeling', ‗social isolation', ‗opportunities for joining street racing', ‗limited surveillance of authority', and ‗limited recreational and sports facilities' as reasons for involvement in street racing. In terms of psychological factors, considerable percentage of male racers and female racers reported ‗self-image', ‗desire for recognition and attention',
One of the basic necessities of life is human rights. To live together in the society, human bein... more One of the basic necessities of life is human rights. To live together in the society, human being requires enjoying their rights in every walks of their life. There have been the doctrine of human rights prescribed by Western or secular perspective, and also by Islamic viewpoint. This paper argues that the principle of human rights prescribed by Islam is the best compare to Western perspective of human rights. At the same time, this paper briefly illustrates the rights enjoyed by both Muslims and non-Muslims in Islamic perspective.
The Spectrum, 2010
This paper focuses on the use of SMS [text messaging] and its impact on the transformation of for... more This paper focuses on the use of SMS [text messaging] and its impact on the transformation of formal language in the Bangladeshi context. In particular, it discusses: a) patterns of SMS usage among Bangladeshi youth; b) the factors contributing to the transformation of language due to SMS usage; and c) gender and institutional differences of the SMS language influence among University of Dhaka and private university students of the country. A random sample of 300 youth studying in different faculties of Dhaka University and nine private universities responded to self-tailored questionnaires. The results reveal that Bangladeshi youth are significantly affected by current trend of SMS communication. The youth practice code-switching, and code-mixing; break grammatical rules; use abbreviations and short forms, symbols and emoticons, and use abusive words; and form new slang words. The study found major gender and institutional differences in several aspects of SMS use.
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 2008
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 2010
Social influence is the internal and external social-psychological pressure resulting in performa... more Social influence is the internal and external social-psychological pressure resulting in performance of certain behavior in different context. This study explored the social influence theory in explaining alcohol-impaired driving among a representative sample of adults in Alberta, Canada. Data for the current study came from the Annual Alberta Survey 2009. Information on drinking and driving habit in the past 12 months, social influence in impaired driving, and socio-demographic factors in impaired driving behavior, was collected through computer assisted telephone interviews (CATI) from 1,211 respondents across Alberta. Results indicated that in the past 12 months, 4% of the respondents had driven a vehicle while impaired, and 6.1% of the respondents had been passengers in a vehicle driven by an impaired driver. Chi-square test indicated that male, single, employed, non-religious, and younger respondents were more likely to have driven while impaired. Logistic regression analyses showed that a one-unit increase in social influence was associated with 5.78 times greater odds of engaging in impaired driving (OR = 5.78, 95% CI = 3.26–10.25, p
Canadian Graduate Journal of Sociology and Criminology, 2012
International Journal of Business and Management, 2010
Marriage & Family Review, 2013
ABSTRACT: Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not me... more ABSTRACT: Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not meet in real life situation. This social technology redefines the nature of bonding and relationships that youth develop in the process of social interaction via computer-mediated communication channels. This book empirically explores the nature of friendship formation in the cyberspace among Malaysian youth. It is found that majority of the youth formed online friendship using multiple communication channels, such as Social ...
American Journal of Health Studies, 2012
This review highlights some recent developments in the area of received and provided support, and... more This review highlights some recent developments in the area of received and provided support, and particularly the effect of such support in promoting better health and well-being. Studies conducted in the past ten years suggest that receiving social support has mixed effects on physical and mental health in that the context of support receipt, provider motivation, reciprocity, and the appropriateness of a match between the nature of stressors and the kind of support provided all determine the outcome of support receipt and ...
Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 20
The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of and association between measures of spir... more The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of and association between measures of spiritual and psychological health in a sample of 358 undergraduate students of International Islamic University Malaysia (Mean age = 22.25 years, SD = 1.87). All the study variables correlated signifi cantly positive with each other. Signifi cant gender difference existed in terms of mean life satisfaction scores only, with females more satisfi ed than males. Overall, spiritual well-being predicted self-effi cacy, self-esteem, and life satisfaction signifi cantly. Surprisingly, existential well-being predicted self-effi cacy, self-esteem, and life satisfaction signifi cantly, whereas religious well-being failed to do so. Discussion includes implications of the present fi ndings for counseling practice and guidelines for future research.
Journal of Sociological Research, 2012
The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street r... more The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street racing in Malaysia. The study also assessed gender differences in terms of the causes of participation in street racing, and the street racers' personality in terms of spiritual well-being, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. A snowball sample of 122 street racers (males, n=99, Mean age=21.52, SD=4.25; females, n=23, Mean age=19.22, SD=2.47) responded to self-tailored questionnaires and existing scales. For female racers, ‗family violence', ‗parental conflict', and ‗parenting style' were the major familial factors leading to street racing. In case of male racers, ‗parenting style' and ‗relationship with family members' were the main causes of street racing. A sizeable percentage of male racers and female racers identified ‗social contact with the street racers', ‗learned attitudes which encourage street racing', ‗mass media and peer influences' as causes of street racing. Both groups of respondents cited ‗social pressure', ‗social labeling', ‗social isolation', ‗opportunities for joining street racing', ‗limited surveillance of authority', and ‗limited recreational and sports facilities' as reasons for involvement in street racing. In terms of psychological factors, considerable percentage of male racers and female racers reported ‗self-image', ‗desire for recognition and attention',
SpringerPlus, Jan 15, 2014
This study explores the effect of age and chronic conditions on public perceptions of the health ... more This study explores the effect of age and chronic conditions on public perceptions of the health system, as measured by the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of healthcare, in the province of Alberta in Canada. Drawing from data collected by Government of Alberta's Department of Health and Wellness, this research examines two key questions: (1) Do people in the 65+ age group rate the KPIs of healthcare (i.e., availability, accessibility, quality, outcome, and satisfaction) more favorably compared to people in younger age groups in Alberta? (2) Does the rating of KPIs of healthcare in Alberta vary with different chronic conditions (i.e., no chronic problem, chronic illnesses without pain, and chronic pain)? The findings indicate that people in the older age group tend to rate the KPIs of healthcare more favorably compared to younger age groups in Alberta, net of socio-demographic factors, self-reported health status, and knowledge and utilization of health services. However, peop...
Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
This article presents a review of studies on the conversational aspect of cell-phone use while op... more This article presents a review of studies on the conversational aspect of cell-phone use while operating a motor vehicle. Research has indicated that talking on a cell phone while driving poses a safety threat to people both in the vehicle and on the road. This is because cell phone conversations take considerable cognitive, visual, and physical demands on the person involved in this task. However, research has also shown that people engage in risky driving behavior, even after being cognizant of the dangers associated with it. Therefore, policies need to be implemented to thwart the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle, to educate people about the risks that this behavior poses, and in so doing, to make the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Journal of Islam in Asia (E-ISSN: 2289-8077), 2010
Islamic revivalism led to the development of Islamic awakening throughout the Muslim world by uni... more Islamic revivalism led to the development of Islamic awakening throughout the Muslim world by uniting the Muslim society. In the process of liberating the Muslim countries from the colonists, all Muslims felt the necessity of unity, including the traditionalists and secularists. Historically, Islamic awakening brought about the spirit of establishing principles of Islam in all affairs of the country, including the establishment of Islamic state and implementation of Islamic laws. In the case of Egypt, the Islamic awakening resulted in the emergence of three distinct Muslim groups, namely – moderate Muslims, secularists, and radicals. This paper concentrates on the moderate Muslims, because in our view they are able to successfully incorporate Islamic principles at the grassroot level. The Islamic organization which is established by the moderate Muslims are actively involved in social services and charity activities, such as al-IkhwÉn al-MuslimËn (the Muslim Brotherhood). This movem...
Cyberspace has become a common place for youth to involve in online networking and to make new fr... more Cyberspace has become a common place for youth to involve in online networking and to make new friends. This paper focuses on: a) the dynamics of cyberfriendship formation; b) the role of self-disclosure, alienation, and frequency of online interaction on formation of cyberfriendship; and c) the extent of satisfaction achieved from that relationship. A stratified random sample of 250 youth (Mean age = 21.16, SD = 1.36) studying in different undergraduate faculties from a large Malaysian university responded to self-tailored questionnaires. The results revealed that 85.6% youth have formed online friendship using multiple communication channels. Major findings of this research indicated that the combined use of communication channels (i.e., Instant Messengers, e-mail, and Social Networking Sites), together with preexisting face-to-face friendship and loneliness, mediated through online self-disclosure and frequency of online interaction contributed to the formation of cyberfriendship...
Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not meet in real... more Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not meet in real life situation. This social technology redefines the nature of bonding and relationships that youth develop in the process of social interaction via computer-mediated communication channels. This book empirically explores the nature of friendship formation in the cyberspace among Malaysian youth. It is found that majority of the youth formed online friendship using multiple communication channels, such as Social Networking sites and Instant Messengers in addition to e-mail. The book illustrates how the combined use of communication channels (i.e., Instant Messengers, e-mail, and Social Networking Sites), together with pre-existing face-to-face friendship, online self-disclosure, loneliness, and frequency of online interaction results in the formation of cyberfriendship. The book contributes to the formulation of a new perspective in understanding the cyberfriendship phenomenon.
This study explored the current state of alcohol-impaired driving as well as the changes in alcoh... more This study explored the current state of alcohol-impaired driving as well as the changes in alcohol-impaired driving over time among Albertans. Based on self-report data from the
Journal of Sociological Research, Jun 30, 2012
The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street r... more The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street racing in Malaysia. The study also assessed gender differences in terms of the causes of participation in street racing, and the street racers' personality in terms of spiritual well-being, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. A snowball sample of 122 street racers (males, n=99, Mean age=21.52, SD=4.25; females, n=23, Mean age=19.22, SD=2.47) responded to self-tailored questionnaires and existing scales. For female racers, ‗family violence', ‗parental conflict', and ‗parenting style' were the major familial factors leading to street racing. In case of male racers, ‗parenting style' and ‗relationship with family members' were the main causes of street racing. A sizeable percentage of male racers and female racers identified ‗social contact with the street racers', ‗learned attitudes which encourage street racing', ‗mass media and peer influences' as causes of street racing. Both groups of respondents cited ‗social pressure', ‗social labeling', ‗social isolation', ‗opportunities for joining street racing', ‗limited surveillance of authority', and ‗limited recreational and sports facilities' as reasons for involvement in street racing. In terms of psychological factors, considerable percentage of male racers and female racers reported ‗self-image', ‗desire for recognition and attention',
One of the basic necessities of life is human rights. To live together in the society, human bein... more One of the basic necessities of life is human rights. To live together in the society, human being requires enjoying their rights in every walks of their life. There have been the doctrine of human rights prescribed by Western or secular perspective, and also by Islamic viewpoint. This paper argues that the principle of human rights prescribed by Islam is the best compare to Western perspective of human rights. At the same time, this paper briefly illustrates the rights enjoyed by both Muslims and non-Muslims in Islamic perspective.
The Spectrum, 2010
This paper focuses on the use of SMS [text messaging] and its impact on the transformation of for... more This paper focuses on the use of SMS [text messaging] and its impact on the transformation of formal language in the Bangladeshi context. In particular, it discusses: a) patterns of SMS usage among Bangladeshi youth; b) the factors contributing to the transformation of language due to SMS usage; and c) gender and institutional differences of the SMS language influence among University of Dhaka and private university students of the country. A random sample of 300 youth studying in different faculties of Dhaka University and nine private universities responded to self-tailored questionnaires. The results reveal that Bangladeshi youth are significantly affected by current trend of SMS communication. The youth practice code-switching, and code-mixing; break grammatical rules; use abbreviations and short forms, symbols and emoticons, and use abusive words; and form new slang words. The study found major gender and institutional differences in several aspects of SMS use.
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 2008
The International Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Sciences: Annual Review, 2010
Social influence is the internal and external social-psychological pressure resulting in performa... more Social influence is the internal and external social-psychological pressure resulting in performance of certain behavior in different context. This study explored the social influence theory in explaining alcohol-impaired driving among a representative sample of adults in Alberta, Canada. Data for the current study came from the Annual Alberta Survey 2009. Information on drinking and driving habit in the past 12 months, social influence in impaired driving, and socio-demographic factors in impaired driving behavior, was collected through computer assisted telephone interviews (CATI) from 1,211 respondents across Alberta. Results indicated that in the past 12 months, 4% of the respondents had driven a vehicle while impaired, and 6.1% of the respondents had been passengers in a vehicle driven by an impaired driver. Chi-square test indicated that male, single, employed, non-religious, and younger respondents were more likely to have driven while impaired. Logistic regression analyses showed that a one-unit increase in social influence was associated with 5.78 times greater odds of engaging in impaired driving (OR = 5.78, 95% CI = 3.26–10.25, p
Canadian Graduate Journal of Sociology and Criminology, 2012
International Journal of Business and Management, 2010
Marriage & Family Review, 2013
ABSTRACT: Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not me... more ABSTRACT: Cyberspace has become a common place where youth can make friends who may or may not meet in real life situation. This social technology redefines the nature of bonding and relationships that youth develop in the process of social interaction via computer-mediated communication channels. This book empirically explores the nature of friendship formation in the cyberspace among Malaysian youth. It is found that majority of the youth formed online friendship using multiple communication channels, such as Social ...
American Journal of Health Studies, 2012
This review highlights some recent developments in the area of received and provided support, and... more This review highlights some recent developments in the area of received and provided support, and particularly the effect of such support in promoting better health and well-being. Studies conducted in the past ten years suggest that receiving social support has mixed effects on physical and mental health in that the context of support receipt, provider motivation, reciprocity, and the appropriateness of a match between the nature of stressors and the kind of support provided all determine the outcome of support receipt and ...
Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, Volume 20
The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of and association between measures of spir... more The purpose of this study was to assess the magnitude of and association between measures of spiritual and psychological health in a sample of 358 undergraduate students of International Islamic University Malaysia (Mean age = 22.25 years, SD = 1.87). All the study variables correlated signifi cantly positive with each other. Signifi cant gender difference existed in terms of mean life satisfaction scores only, with females more satisfi ed than males. Overall, spiritual well-being predicted self-effi cacy, self-esteem, and life satisfaction signifi cantly. Surprisingly, existential well-being predicted self-effi cacy, self-esteem, and life satisfaction signifi cantly, whereas religious well-being failed to do so. Discussion includes implications of the present fi ndings for counseling practice and guidelines for future research.
Journal of Sociological Research, 2012
The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street r... more The purpose of this study was to identify social, economic, and psychological factors in street racing in Malaysia. The study also assessed gender differences in terms of the causes of participation in street racing, and the street racers' personality in terms of spiritual well-being, self-efficacy, and self-esteem. A snowball sample of 122 street racers (males, n=99, Mean age=21.52, SD=4.25; females, n=23, Mean age=19.22, SD=2.47) responded to self-tailored questionnaires and existing scales. For female racers, ‗family violence', ‗parental conflict', and ‗parenting style' were the major familial factors leading to street racing. In case of male racers, ‗parenting style' and ‗relationship with family members' were the main causes of street racing. A sizeable percentage of male racers and female racers identified ‗social contact with the street racers', ‗learned attitudes which encourage street racing', ‗mass media and peer influences' as causes of street racing. Both groups of respondents cited ‗social pressure', ‗social labeling', ‗social isolation', ‗opportunities for joining street racing', ‗limited surveillance of authority', and ‗limited recreational and sports facilities' as reasons for involvement in street racing. In terms of psychological factors, considerable percentage of male racers and female racers reported ‗self-image', ‗desire for recognition and attention',
SpringerPlus, Jan 15, 2014
This study explores the effect of age and chronic conditions on public perceptions of the health ... more This study explores the effect of age and chronic conditions on public perceptions of the health system, as measured by the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of healthcare, in the province of Alberta in Canada. Drawing from data collected by Government of Alberta's Department of Health and Wellness, this research examines two key questions: (1) Do people in the 65+ age group rate the KPIs of healthcare (i.e., availability, accessibility, quality, outcome, and satisfaction) more favorably compared to people in younger age groups in Alberta? (2) Does the rating of KPIs of healthcare in Alberta vary with different chronic conditions (i.e., no chronic problem, chronic illnesses without pain, and chronic pain)? The findings indicate that people in the older age group tend to rate the KPIs of healthcare more favorably compared to younger age groups in Alberta, net of socio-demographic factors, self-reported health status, and knowledge and utilization of health services. However, peop...
Encyclopedia of Mobile Phone Behavior
This article presents a review of studies on the conversational aspect of cell-phone use while op... more This article presents a review of studies on the conversational aspect of cell-phone use while operating a motor vehicle. Research has indicated that talking on a cell phone while driving poses a safety threat to people both in the vehicle and on the road. This is because cell phone conversations take considerable cognitive, visual, and physical demands on the person involved in this task. However, research has also shown that people engage in risky driving behavior, even after being cognizant of the dangers associated with it. Therefore, policies need to be implemented to thwart the use of cell phones while operating a motor vehicle, to educate people about the risks that this behavior poses, and in so doing, to make the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
Journal of Islam in Asia (E-ISSN: 2289-8077), 2010
Islamic revivalism led to the development of Islamic awakening throughout the Muslim world by uni... more Islamic revivalism led to the development of Islamic awakening throughout the Muslim world by uniting the Muslim society. In the process of liberating the Muslim countries from the colonists, all Muslims felt the necessity of unity, including the traditionalists and secularists. Historically, Islamic awakening brought about the spirit of establishing principles of Islam in all affairs of the country, including the establishment of Islamic state and implementation of Islamic laws. In the case of Egypt, the Islamic awakening resulted in the emergence of three distinct Muslim groups, namely – moderate Muslims, secularists, and radicals. This paper concentrates on the moderate Muslims, because in our view they are able to successfully incorporate Islamic principles at the grassroot level. The Islamic organization which is established by the moderate Muslims are actively involved in social services and charity activities, such as al-IkhwÉn al-MuslimËn (the Muslim Brotherhood). This movem...
Cyberspace has become a common place for youth to involve in online networking and to make new fr... more Cyberspace has become a common place for youth to involve in online networking and to make new friends. This paper focuses on: a) the dynamics of cyberfriendship formation; b) the role of self-disclosure, alienation, and frequency of online interaction on formation of cyberfriendship; and c) the extent of satisfaction achieved from that relationship. A stratified random sample of 250 youth (Mean age = 21.16, SD = 1.36) studying in different undergraduate faculties from a large Malaysian university responded to self-tailored questionnaires. The results revealed that 85.6% youth have formed online friendship using multiple communication channels. Major findings of this research indicated that the combined use of communication channels (i.e., Instant Messengers, e-mail, and Social Networking Sites), together with preexisting face-to-face friendship and loneliness, mediated through online self-disclosure and frequency of online interaction contributed to the formation of cyberfriendship...
The aim of the present paper is to explore the evolution of language in SMS-mediated communicatio... more The aim of the present paper is to explore the evolution of language in SMS-mediated communication among Bangladeshis, particularly among university students. Key findings indicate that the majority of respondents (69.7%) send 1-5 text messages (SMS) on an average each day, followed by 22.7% who send 6-10 SMS per day; that most young people (49.7%) mix up Bengali and English (known as Benglish) languages (also, Hindi and other languages) while typing SMS on their mobile phones; that most respondents (64.0%) do not follow the rules of capitalization while typing SMS; that most respondents (67.7%) use abbreviations (gr8, ASAP, LOL) in writing SMS; and that males use more words in SMS (20.7%) than females (7.3%). Discussions include implications of SMS in language transformation in Bangladesh in both academic and non-academic settings.