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Research paper thumbnail of Online Shopper Satisfaction: Exploring the Impact of e-Service Quality

Information management and business review, Apr 27, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of The Factors Affecting Consumer Purchase Intention through Social Commerce – A Concept Paper

Information Management and Business Review, Nov 11, 2023

Emerging economies are not excluded, where the emergence of e-commerce has now advanced towards a... more Emerging economies are not excluded, where the emergence of e-commerce has now advanced towards a new branch of social commerce as a platform for business transactions as well as in attracting, creating, and maintaining customer relationships. E-commerce on social media platforms offers a practical means for businesses to connect with and sell to consumers. Major social networking sites have been actively developing their e-commerce features, allowing users to make purchases without leaving the site. Major social networking sites have been actively developing their e-commerce features, allowing users to make purchases without leaving the site. Social commerce has become popular due to its importance in ecommerce. The research in this area is still limited, especially on the factors that influence purchase intentions when using social commerce platforms. The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution and significance of affordance and trust theories among Malaysian users that underpin purchase intentions on social commerce platforms. This paper establishes a conceptual framework for consumers' purchase intentions based on the SOR model. Social media platforms can be used by businesses to interact with customers and increase sales once they recognize their potential. PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling) will be used to examine the data.

Research paper thumbnail of Using McClelland’s Theory of Need to Determine the Relationship between the Motivational Factor and Social Entrepreneurship Activity among People with Disabilities

Information Management and Business Review

Social entrepreneurship (SE) refers to an activity where a social element is used to create busin... more Social entrepreneurship (SE) refers to an activity where a social element is used to create business opportunities. It describes the efforts of certain non-profit organizations or government agencies to improve the social and economic conditions of impoverished communities. This paper proposes a conceptual model to examine the relationship between motivational factors and the engagement of people with disabilities (PWD) in SE activities. Using McClelland's need theory for measuring motivation, examines achievement, affiliation, and power needs. When these needs go unfulfilled, motivation declines, leading to decreased performance and turnover within the organization. This theory holds significant influence in entrepreneurship and has been widely adopted in various research studies. Conducting a quantitative survey among actively engaged PWDs in SE activities under the Social Welfare Department institution will help identify the motivational factors driving PWDs to prioritize soc...

Research paper thumbnail of Navigating the COVID-19 Storm: Assessing Well-being in University Students from Lower-Income Backgrounds

Information Management and Business Review

The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe repercussions on individuals' lives, with particularly d... more The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe repercussions on individuals' lives, with particularly detrimental effects on those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The quality of life and overall well-being of this vulnerable demographic have been profoundly shaken. In the context of increasing research segmentation based on specific population profiles, this study is designed to investigate the well-being of university students hailing from lower-income groups during the pandemic, particularly when stringent movement control orders were in effect. Furthermore, this research scrutinizes variations in well-being with respect to gender and locality. A quantitative comparative approach was employed, and data were collected through a convenient online survey sampling method. The assessment of the subjects' quality of life was carried out using a standardized WHO-QOL BREF questionnaire, consisting of 26 items that measure various domains encompassing environment, physical healt...

Research paper thumbnail of Work Motivational Factors Affecting Job Performance among government Servant

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Given the increasing job performance among employees, the purpose of this study is to investigate... more Given the increasing job performance among employees, the purpose of this study is to investigate the motivating factor that leads to job performance among employees in the public sector at Putrajaya. The questionnaire was distributed to 200 employees at the headquarters of Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia (JKSM) using convenience sampling. Analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistic 26 to investigate the relationship between motivation variables that can influence employee job performance. The results revealed that workplace design and job performance have a significant correlation while the reward element does not show a significant relationship with job performance. As a result, Malaysian public institutions in Malaysia can use the data acquired and the conclusion drawn to improve work performance among their employees. In addition, this study can enrich the existing literature and provide additional information for future research. Aside from that, this research can directly a...

Research paper thumbnail of The Relationship between Demographic Characteristics, Job Stress, Work Culture and Work-Life Balance with Job Satisfaction

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Job satisfaction is a topic of great interest and a critical factor that affects organizational s... more Job satisfaction is a topic of great interest and a critical factor that affects organizational success. Job satisfaction is a complex phenomenon which is determined by multiple variables. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the factors influencing job satisfaction for the benefit of both employees and employers. Guided by Frederick Herzberg Two Factor Theory (1959), this correlational study attempted to examine the relationship between demographic characteristics, job stress, work culture and work-life balance with job satisfaction among the employees in one Port in Malaysia. Questionnaires were used as the main instrument. A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed online to the employees through a convenience sampling technique. The findings revealed a significant relationship between gender, work culture, job satisfaction, and work-life balance with job satisfaction among employees. Understanding factors related to job satisfaction is crucial for improving organization...

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Phenomenon of Selfie-Posting Behavior among Social Media Users

Information management and business review, Apr 27, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Blockchain Technology a Structural Shifts in Banking Sector: Consumer-Oriented Measures

International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of Information Technology Towards Organizational Performance

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Since the beginning of the 21st century, numerous organizations have extensively implemented info... more Since the beginning of the 21st century, numerous organizations have extensively implemented information technology into their operations. With regard to this, it captures the interest of researchers, practitioners, academicians, and policymakers to comprehend the role of organization dynamic capability in information technology and the role of digital leadership in enhancing organizational performance and enabling the information technology process. There was limited study on the impact of technology on the performance of government agencies. Therefore, this research focuses on government agencies in Malaysia. This study was conducted to seek the true role of information technology in organizational performance and the impact of information technology on organizational performance. Through an analysis of the 131 randomly selected workers, this paper investigates the impact of information technology on organizational performance. This study examines the effects of IT Operation, IT K...

Research paper thumbnail of Determinants of customer satisfaction and customer loyalty : exploring the moderating role of switching cost and customer experience among Malaysian postpaid mobile phone users

Kuala Lumpur : Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2019, Sep 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of The nature of the relationship between an entrepreneurial marketing orientation small business growth: Evidence from Malaysia

Loughborough University, Sep 15, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Coping with service failure and recovery in restaurant: does being religious matter?

Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 2021

This study explores the moderating role of religiosity on the relationship between service recove... more This study explores the moderating role of religiosity on the relationship between service recovery dimensions namely distributive justice, procedural justice, and interactional justice on recovery...

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurship and Facebook Engagement: A Case Study of the Online Community in Malaysia

Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of The Nature of the Relationship Between an Entrepreneurial Marketing Orientation and Small Business Growth:Evidence from Malaysia

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Research paper thumbnail of Organ donation intention: The influence of attitude, altruism and spiritual belief in Malaysia

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2018

Organ shortage is widely discussed in many countries despite the growing acceptance of organ tran... more Organ shortage is widely discussed in many countries despite the growing acceptance of organ transplantation procedure worldwide. In Malaysia itself, only 420, 601 pledgers which only represent 1.3 percent of the total population of Malaysia. This is not sufficient to meet the demand from patients in the organ waiting list. Literature reported that the level of awareness in Malaysia is still low with respects to organ donation. Malaysia as a multi-cultural nation, organ donation becomes very complex due to personal belief, emotions, rituals and practices. Religious views are thought to be one of the major barriers to organ transplantation. Though, no major religion strictly prohibits it, although there are differences in opinion within some religions. Therefore, the primary focus of this study is to identify the factors that influence the society towards organ donation intention. A quantitative approach was used to explore the relationship among the variables. A survey was conducted among 200 respondents using validated questionnaire. The data was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The result revealed that spiritual belief and altruism significantly influenced intention regarding organ donations. The outcome of this study aims to inform future health campaigns as there will be a better insight on the role that these elements play in the population's decision to be an organ donor. It is suggested that future studies should look into the possibility of positioning education level as moderator to affect the relationship between the factors that influence the society to pledge for organ donation and organ donation intention. Future studies should also look into the possibility investigating the effect of gender, age and religion on the relationship between factors that influence society to donate dimensions and organ donation intention dimensions.

Research paper thumbnail of Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model to Job Satisfaction

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014

This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham's job charact... more This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model to job satisfaction from the viewpoint of fast food outlet managers. The main objective of this study is to determine the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction among managers at fast food outlets and to determine which of the five dimensions of the job characteristics model contribute most to job satisfaction among fast food outlet managers. For this research, the population of 212 respondents who are from the managerial level from fast food outlet involved was being surveyed. 122 questionnaires were distributed to all the respondents. The five p o in t s likert-scales were used to the statements based on job characteristics and job satisfaction. The researcher asked the respondents to rate the series of statement that evolve from their viewpoints of job characteristics and job satisfaction. Meanwhile the factors that contribute to job characteristics are autonomy, feedback, skill variety, task identity and task significance. The five main factors may become the strong or weakness factors that contribute to the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction. Then, the strongest relationship may be as the primary factor that should consider in ensuring the job satisfaction among manager at fast food outlet.

Research paper thumbnail of The application of Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model to job satisfaction: view point from fast food outlet’ managers / Syukrina Alini Mat Ali , Noor Azzah Said and Rudzi Munap

This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham’s job charact... more This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model to job satisfaction from the viewpoint of fast food outlet managers. The main objective of this study is to determine the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction among managers at fast food outlets and to determine which of the five dimensions of the job characteristics model contribute most to job satisfaction among fast food outlet managers. For this research, the population of 212 respondents who are from the managerial level from fast food outlet involved was being surveyed. 122 questionnaires were distributed to all the respondents. The five likert-scales were used to the statements based on job characteristics and job satisfaction. The researcher asked the respondents to rate the series of statement that evolve from their viewpoints of job characteristics and job satisfaction. Meanwhile the factors that contribute to job characteristics are auto...

Research paper thumbnail of The Relationship between Compulsive Internet Use and Psychosocial Well-Being among University Students: A Study Using PLS-SEM

According to Andrews and McKennell (1980), psychological well-being is a knowledgeable component,... more According to Andrews and McKennell (1980), psychological well-being is a knowledgeable component, life satisfaction is seen as complementary to happiness and a more affective measurement of positive functioning.

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding Blood Donor Intention: Towards Sustainable Blood Supply in Malaysia

Malaysia is facing a shortage of blood supply despite blood donation campaigns and drives; the nu... more Malaysia is facing a shortage of blood supply despite blood donation campaigns and drives; the number of donors remains low. Understanding donors and potential donors will provide a basis to develop effective approaches of reaching them. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify specific socio-demographic characteristics and factors influencing the intention to donate blood among working adults in Malaysia. Driven by positivist approach and based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, data were collected from 295 working adults. The data was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The findings indicated that attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control are the predictors for working adult’s intention to donate blood. The results revealed are believed to be valuable for the National Blood Centre to develop strategies to motivate, recruit and sustain sufficient number of blood donors. It is suggested that future studies ...

Research paper thumbnail of Wellbeing of Lower Income Group University Students During Covid19 Pandemics: Multi-Group Analysis of Male-Female and Urban-Rural Origin

This research was conducted during the COVID 19 pandemic to determine if there is a significant d... more This research was conducted during the COVID 19 pandemic to determine if there is a significant difference in the wellbeing of the lower-income group university students between (1) males and females and (2) urban and rural origin. A quantitative non-experimental comparative study was adopted, and data was collected via an online survey using a convenience sampling technique. A standardized World Health Organization-QOL BREF questionnaire containing 26 items was used for assessing the QOL of the subjects. Partial Least Square – structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and multigroup analysis (MGA) was utilized to perform the analysis. The respondents comprised of 305 students, 112 from the urban and 193 rural areas. The results suggest there are significant differences between male and female students for physical and psychological health domain. However, the findings did not support for any differences between urban and rural origin towards the four domains of quality of life. The f...

Research paper thumbnail of Online Shopper Satisfaction: Exploring the Impact of e-Service Quality

Information management and business review, Apr 27, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of The Factors Affecting Consumer Purchase Intention through Social Commerce – A Concept Paper

Information Management and Business Review, Nov 11, 2023

Emerging economies are not excluded, where the emergence of e-commerce has now advanced towards a... more Emerging economies are not excluded, where the emergence of e-commerce has now advanced towards a new branch of social commerce as a platform for business transactions as well as in attracting, creating, and maintaining customer relationships. E-commerce on social media platforms offers a practical means for businesses to connect with and sell to consumers. Major social networking sites have been actively developing their e-commerce features, allowing users to make purchases without leaving the site. Major social networking sites have been actively developing their e-commerce features, allowing users to make purchases without leaving the site. Social commerce has become popular due to its importance in ecommerce. The research in this area is still limited, especially on the factors that influence purchase intentions when using social commerce platforms. The purpose of this study is to examine the contribution and significance of affordance and trust theories among Malaysian users that underpin purchase intentions on social commerce platforms. This paper establishes a conceptual framework for consumers' purchase intentions based on the SOR model. Social media platforms can be used by businesses to interact with customers and increase sales once they recognize their potential. PLS-SEM (Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling) will be used to examine the data.

Research paper thumbnail of Using McClelland’s Theory of Need to Determine the Relationship between the Motivational Factor and Social Entrepreneurship Activity among People with Disabilities

Information Management and Business Review

Social entrepreneurship (SE) refers to an activity where a social element is used to create busin... more Social entrepreneurship (SE) refers to an activity where a social element is used to create business opportunities. It describes the efforts of certain non-profit organizations or government agencies to improve the social and economic conditions of impoverished communities. This paper proposes a conceptual model to examine the relationship between motivational factors and the engagement of people with disabilities (PWD) in SE activities. Using McClelland's need theory for measuring motivation, examines achievement, affiliation, and power needs. When these needs go unfulfilled, motivation declines, leading to decreased performance and turnover within the organization. This theory holds significant influence in entrepreneurship and has been widely adopted in various research studies. Conducting a quantitative survey among actively engaged PWDs in SE activities under the Social Welfare Department institution will help identify the motivational factors driving PWDs to prioritize soc...

Research paper thumbnail of Navigating the COVID-19 Storm: Assessing Well-being in University Students from Lower-Income Backgrounds

Information Management and Business Review

The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe repercussions on individuals' lives, with particularly d... more The COVID-19 pandemic has had severe repercussions on individuals' lives, with particularly detrimental effects on those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The quality of life and overall well-being of this vulnerable demographic have been profoundly shaken. In the context of increasing research segmentation based on specific population profiles, this study is designed to investigate the well-being of university students hailing from lower-income groups during the pandemic, particularly when stringent movement control orders were in effect. Furthermore, this research scrutinizes variations in well-being with respect to gender and locality. A quantitative comparative approach was employed, and data were collected through a convenient online survey sampling method. The assessment of the subjects' quality of life was carried out using a standardized WHO-QOL BREF questionnaire, consisting of 26 items that measure various domains encompassing environment, physical healt...

Research paper thumbnail of Work Motivational Factors Affecting Job Performance among government Servant

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Given the increasing job performance among employees, the purpose of this study is to investigate... more Given the increasing job performance among employees, the purpose of this study is to investigate the motivating factor that leads to job performance among employees in the public sector at Putrajaya. The questionnaire was distributed to 200 employees at the headquarters of Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia (JKSM) using convenience sampling. Analysis was conducted using SPSS Statistic 26 to investigate the relationship between motivation variables that can influence employee job performance. The results revealed that workplace design and job performance have a significant correlation while the reward element does not show a significant relationship with job performance. As a result, Malaysian public institutions in Malaysia can use the data acquired and the conclusion drawn to improve work performance among their employees. In addition, this study can enrich the existing literature and provide additional information for future research. Aside from that, this research can directly a...

Research paper thumbnail of The Relationship between Demographic Characteristics, Job Stress, Work Culture and Work-Life Balance with Job Satisfaction

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Job satisfaction is a topic of great interest and a critical factor that affects organizational s... more Job satisfaction is a topic of great interest and a critical factor that affects organizational success. Job satisfaction is a complex phenomenon which is determined by multiple variables. Therefore, there is a need to investigate the factors influencing job satisfaction for the benefit of both employees and employers. Guided by Frederick Herzberg Two Factor Theory (1959), this correlational study attempted to examine the relationship between demographic characteristics, job stress, work culture and work-life balance with job satisfaction among the employees in one Port in Malaysia. Questionnaires were used as the main instrument. A total of 150 questionnaires were distributed online to the employees through a convenience sampling technique. The findings revealed a significant relationship between gender, work culture, job satisfaction, and work-life balance with job satisfaction among employees. Understanding factors related to job satisfaction is crucial for improving organization...

Research paper thumbnail of Exploring the Phenomenon of Selfie-Posting Behavior among Social Media Users

Information management and business review, Apr 27, 2024

Research paper thumbnail of Blockchain Technology a Structural Shifts in Banking Sector: Consumer-Oriented Measures

International Journal of Academic Research in Accounting, Finance and Management Sciences

Research paper thumbnail of Impact of Information Technology Towards Organizational Performance

Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal

Since the beginning of the 21st century, numerous organizations have extensively implemented info... more Since the beginning of the 21st century, numerous organizations have extensively implemented information technology into their operations. With regard to this, it captures the interest of researchers, practitioners, academicians, and policymakers to comprehend the role of organization dynamic capability in information technology and the role of digital leadership in enhancing organizational performance and enabling the information technology process. There was limited study on the impact of technology on the performance of government agencies. Therefore, this research focuses on government agencies in Malaysia. This study was conducted to seek the true role of information technology in organizational performance and the impact of information technology on organizational performance. Through an analysis of the 131 randomly selected workers, this paper investigates the impact of information technology on organizational performance. This study examines the effects of IT Operation, IT K...

Research paper thumbnail of Determinants of customer satisfaction and customer loyalty : exploring the moderating role of switching cost and customer experience among Malaysian postpaid mobile phone users

Kuala Lumpur : Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, 2019, Sep 1, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of The nature of the relationship between an entrepreneurial marketing orientation small business growth: Evidence from Malaysia

Loughborough University, Sep 15, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Coping with service failure and recovery in restaurant: does being religious matter?

Journal of Foodservice Business Research, 2021

This study explores the moderating role of religiosity on the relationship between service recove... more This study explores the moderating role of religiosity on the relationship between service recovery dimensions namely distributive justice, procedural justice, and interactional justice on recovery...

Research paper thumbnail of Entrepreneurship and Facebook Engagement: A Case Study of the Online Community in Malaysia

Journal of Reviews on Global Economics, 2019

Research paper thumbnail of The Nature of the Relationship Between an Entrepreneurial Marketing Orientation and Small Business Growth:Evidence from Malaysia

International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business

Research paper thumbnail of Organ donation intention: The influence of attitude, altruism and spiritual belief in Malaysia

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2018

Organ shortage is widely discussed in many countries despite the growing acceptance of organ tran... more Organ shortage is widely discussed in many countries despite the growing acceptance of organ transplantation procedure worldwide. In Malaysia itself, only 420, 601 pledgers which only represent 1.3 percent of the total population of Malaysia. This is not sufficient to meet the demand from patients in the organ waiting list. Literature reported that the level of awareness in Malaysia is still low with respects to organ donation. Malaysia as a multi-cultural nation, organ donation becomes very complex due to personal belief, emotions, rituals and practices. Religious views are thought to be one of the major barriers to organ transplantation. Though, no major religion strictly prohibits it, although there are differences in opinion within some religions. Therefore, the primary focus of this study is to identify the factors that influence the society towards organ donation intention. A quantitative approach was used to explore the relationship among the variables. A survey was conducted among 200 respondents using validated questionnaire. The data was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The result revealed that spiritual belief and altruism significantly influenced intention regarding organ donations. The outcome of this study aims to inform future health campaigns as there will be a better insight on the role that these elements play in the population's decision to be an organ donor. It is suggested that future studies should look into the possibility of positioning education level as moderator to affect the relationship between the factors that influence the society to pledge for organ donation and organ donation intention. Future studies should also look into the possibility investigating the effect of gender, age and religion on the relationship between factors that influence society to donate dimensions and organ donation intention dimensions.

Research paper thumbnail of Hackman and Oldham's Job Characteristics Model to Job Satisfaction

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, 2014

This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham's job charact... more This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham's job characteristics model to job satisfaction from the viewpoint of fast food outlet managers. The main objective of this study is to determine the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction among managers at fast food outlets and to determine which of the five dimensions of the job characteristics model contribute most to job satisfaction among fast food outlet managers. For this research, the population of 212 respondents who are from the managerial level from fast food outlet involved was being surveyed. 122 questionnaires were distributed to all the respondents. The five p o in t s likert-scales were used to the statements based on job characteristics and job satisfaction. The researcher asked the respondents to rate the series of statement that evolve from their viewpoints of job characteristics and job satisfaction. Meanwhile the factors that contribute to job characteristics are autonomy, feedback, skill variety, task identity and task significance. The five main factors may become the strong or weakness factors that contribute to the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction. Then, the strongest relationship may be as the primary factor that should consider in ensuring the job satisfaction among manager at fast food outlet.

Research paper thumbnail of The application of Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model to job satisfaction: view point from fast food outlet’ managers / Syukrina Alini Mat Ali , Noor Azzah Said and Rudzi Munap

This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham’s job charact... more This study examined to give the picture about the application of Hackman and Oldham’s job characteristics model to job satisfaction from the viewpoint of fast food outlet managers. The main objective of this study is to determine the relationship between job characteristics and job satisfaction among managers at fast food outlets and to determine which of the five dimensions of the job characteristics model contribute most to job satisfaction among fast food outlet managers. For this research, the population of 212 respondents who are from the managerial level from fast food outlet involved was being surveyed. 122 questionnaires were distributed to all the respondents. The five likert-scales were used to the statements based on job characteristics and job satisfaction. The researcher asked the respondents to rate the series of statement that evolve from their viewpoints of job characteristics and job satisfaction. Meanwhile the factors that contribute to job characteristics are auto...

Research paper thumbnail of The Relationship between Compulsive Internet Use and Psychosocial Well-Being among University Students: A Study Using PLS-SEM

According to Andrews and McKennell (1980), psychological well-being is a knowledgeable component,... more According to Andrews and McKennell (1980), psychological well-being is a knowledgeable component, life satisfaction is seen as complementary to happiness and a more affective measurement of positive functioning.

Research paper thumbnail of Understanding Blood Donor Intention: Towards Sustainable Blood Supply in Malaysia

Malaysia is facing a shortage of blood supply despite blood donation campaigns and drives; the nu... more Malaysia is facing a shortage of blood supply despite blood donation campaigns and drives; the number of donors remains low. Understanding donors and potential donors will provide a basis to develop effective approaches of reaching them. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify specific socio-demographic characteristics and factors influencing the intention to donate blood among working adults in Malaysia. Driven by positivist approach and based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, data were collected from 295 working adults. The data was analysed using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) approach. The findings indicated that attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control are the predictors for working adult’s intention to donate blood. The results revealed are believed to be valuable for the National Blood Centre to develop strategies to motivate, recruit and sustain sufficient number of blood donors. It is suggested that future studies ...

Research paper thumbnail of Wellbeing of Lower Income Group University Students During Covid19 Pandemics: Multi-Group Analysis of Male-Female and Urban-Rural Origin

This research was conducted during the COVID 19 pandemic to determine if there is a significant d... more This research was conducted during the COVID 19 pandemic to determine if there is a significant difference in the wellbeing of the lower-income group university students between (1) males and females and (2) urban and rural origin. A quantitative non-experimental comparative study was adopted, and data was collected via an online survey using a convenience sampling technique. A standardized World Health Organization-QOL BREF questionnaire containing 26 items was used for assessing the QOL of the subjects. Partial Least Square – structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) and multigroup analysis (MGA) was utilized to perform the analysis. The respondents comprised of 305 students, 112 from the urban and 193 rural areas. The results suggest there are significant differences between male and female students for physical and psychological health domain. However, the findings did not support for any differences between urban and rural origin towards the four domains of quality of life. The f...