Review and appraisal of the progress made in achieving the goals and objectives of the programme of action of the ICPD in Malaysia
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 2004
Abstract: The role of the civil society organisations and non-government organisations as partners in the implementation of population programmes has been recognised and supported in Malaysia. Their involvement, participation, sharing resources and consultation have been pivotal to the sucess of...[Read More]
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Malaysian Journal of Family Studies ( Volume 1, Number 1, January 2004)
Item Type: Book
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Year: 2004
Abstract: The publication of the Malaysian Journal of Family Studies (MJFS)
by the National Population and Family Development Board marks
another milestone for the Ministry of Women, Family and
Community Development in our quest towards intellectual
excellence. As we strive to be o...[Read More]
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Socioeconomic status of older Malaysians: a gender comparison
Item Type: Article
Year: 2004
Abstract: The feminization of old age is a global phenomenon that brings with it unique and multiple challenges. Cumulative effects of past (and present) gender inequality only further compound the difficulties older women face in later life.The objective of this paper is to provide a comparison...[Read More]
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The effects of economic hardship on parenting behavior of Rungus in Sabah
Item Type: Article
Year: 2004
Abstract: Economic hardship has detrimental effect on parenting behavior. Parents with low and unstable incomes experience more emotional stress, more depressive symptoms and less involved in the children's lives (McLoyd,1990;Taylor et al, 1970). The main objective of this study is to...[Read More]
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Financial problems of university students and its relationship with academic performance
Item Type: Article
Year: 2004
Abstract: This study that has been done in University Putra of Malaysia was to identify the relationship between financial problems and academic performance and to determine the difference in financial problems between male and female students. A total of 1,500 students who received educational...[Read More]
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Financial beliefs and behaviour of college students: cultural differences
Item Type: Article
Year: 2004
Abstract: This study compared the financial beliefs and behaviour of college students in two different cultures; Malaysia and United States. Using the social learning framework, the study assumed that children socialized in different culture will have different beliefs and behaviours. Two sets...[Read More]
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'Family first: bringing the heart home': the Malaysian concept of strengthening the family institution
Item Type: Newsletter
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Year: 2004
Abstract: "Family First: Bringing the Heart Home" was selected in recognition of the importance of having strong, resilient and cohesive families as the key to building peaceful, prosperous and stable communities. It reflects what matters most to all of us and our countries; the family place in...[Read More]
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Implementation of the ICPD-PoA in Malaysia
Item Type: Research Report
Year: 2004
Abstract: The International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994 was regarded as a landmark in the population and development field. At this conference,179 countries,including Malaysia,adopted a 20-year Programme of Action(PoA).The ICPD-PoA calls for empowering...[Read More]
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Laporan Kajian Penduduk dan Keluarga Malaysia, 2004: Semenanjung Malaysia
Item Type: Research Report
Year: 2004
Abstract: The Malaysian Population and Family Survey (MPFS) is a series of studies conducted by the National Population and Family Development Board (NPFDB) every ten years since 1974. This report of the Malaysian Population and Family Survey 2004, Peninsular Malaysia is divided into six main...[Read More]
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