Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi <p style="text-align: justify;">Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) is a biannually social science journal, scholarly open access and published by the publication of University Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP). This particular journal demonstrates competitive advantages against its counterparts as it emphasises on the use of new technologies with focus on ‘internet of things’ (iOT) in education. The journal’s visibility is amplified by drawing on high quality characteristics, distributed coverage, knowledge coreness and exclusivity of cutting edge issues. This will indirectly lead to indexing in well-recognised scientific data base such as Scopus or ISI which will promote it to a much higher level of quality in time.</p> en-US jcsi@unimap.edu.my (Prof. Dr. Harshita Aini Haroon) norhanim@unimap.edu.my (Norhanim Hashim) Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:18:13 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.13 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Exploring Students’ Perspectives on Using AI in English Speaking Education with Metaphorical Expressions https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1917 <p><span class="s12">This </span><span class="s13">qualitative</span><span class="s12"> study explores university students’ perceptions of using artificial intelligence (AI) in their English-speaking learning through metaphor analysis. As AI becomes more integrated into language education, understanding how students conceptualize its role offers valuable insights for designing effective AI-assisted learning environments. The research examines 244</span><span class="s12"> metaphorical expressions provided by</span><span class="s12"> English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students from various majors at a public university in main</span><span class="s12">land China. Students completed open-ended survey question to express their metaphorical representations of AI in their language learning journey. The responses were systematically categorized and analyzed, revealing a variety of positive and negative attitudes. Positive metaphors included concepts such as “enhanced practice opportunities,” “language learning facilitator,” “future necessity,” and “personalized assistance,” highlighting AI’s potential to support individualized learning, provide meaningful pra</span><span class="s12">ctice, and aid in mastering spoken English. Conversely, negative metaphors like “complexity” and “over-reliance” pointed to concerns about navigating AI tools and the risk of excessive dependence on technology. These metaphorical insights shed light on students’ underlying beliefs about AI and its role in developing English-speaking skills. Understanding these perceptions is crucial for educators and curriculum designers to ensure AI tools are integrated in ways that enhance student engagement, improve spea</span><span class="s12">king proficiency, and address potential challenges.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span class="s12">Kajian kualitatif ini meneroka persepsi pelajar universiti terhadap penggunaan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam pembelajaran bertutur bahasa Inggeris melalui analisis metafora. Seramai 244 pelajar Bahasa Inggeris sebagai Bahasa Asing (EFL) dari pelbagai jurusan di sebuah universiti awam di China telah memberikan ungkapan metafora melalui soalan tinjauan terbuka. Hasil analisis menunjukkan pelbagai pandangan positif dan negatif. Metafora positif seperti “peluang latihan,” “pemudah cara pembelajaran,” dan “bantuan diperibadikan” mencerminkan potensi AI dalam menyokong pembelajaran individu dan meningkatkan kemahiran bertutur. Sebaliknya, metafora negatif seperti “kompleks” dan “kebergantungan” menunjukkan kebimbangan terhadap penggunaan teknologi ini secara berlebihan. Dapatan ini penting untuk membantu pendidik dan perekabentuk kurikulum mengintegrasikan AI secara berkesan dalam pengajaran bahasa.</span></p> Yi Han, Nazifah Hamidun, Rozilawati Mahadi Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1917 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Navigating Diversity: The Emotional Toll and Educational Imperatives of Student Social Interaction in Multicultural Campuses https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1916 <p>In multicultural and multilingual societies, understanding communication dynamics and their impacts is crucial. This study explores the management of communication and social interactions among university students within academic and social contexts. Through a questionnaire survey, the research analyses students’ experiences related to communication and social interaction on campus, including interactions with peers, lecturers, and administrative staff. The study focuses the experience of negative emotions s, such as feelings of anger, sadness, and disappointment and examines the strategies students employ to address these issues, both internally and externally. Additionally, the research investigates the role of social support from friends, family, and surrounding environment in overcoming communication problems. The study also evaluates the impact of negative emotions on students’ academic performance and social life and identifies the perceived needs for communication education and social interaction skills among students. Based on a survey of 126 students, the study finds that most respondents have experienced negative emotions the negatively affect their social and academic lives. The results also indicate that, although most students have received some form of communication training, there remains a need for more comprehensive communication education, particularly in verbal communication, public speaking, and communication ethics. These findings highlight the importance of developing a more effective communication curriculum to enhance the quality of social interactions on campus.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Dalam masyarakat berbilang budaya dan bahasa, memahami dinamika komunikasi dan kesannya adalah penting. Kajian ini meneroka pengurusan komunikasi dan interaksi sosial dalam kalangan pelajar universiti dalam konteks akademik dan sosial. Melalui tinjauan soal selidik, kajian menganalisis pengalaman pelajar berkaitan komunikasi di kampus, termasuk interaksi dengan rakan sebaya, pensyarah, dan kakitangan pentadbiran. Fokus diberikan kepada pengalaman emosi negatif seperti marah, sedih, dan kecewa serta strategi dalaman dan luaran yang digunakan pelajar untuk mengatasinya. Kajian ini turut meneliti peranan sokongan sosial daripada rakan, keluarga dan persekitaran dalam menangani masalah komunikasi. Selain itu, kajian menilai kesan emosi negatif terhadap prestasi akademik dan kehidupan sosial pelajar serta keperluan terhadap pendidikan komunikasi dan kemahiran interaksi sosial. Berdasarkan data daripada 126 pelajar, didapati kebanyakan responden pernah mengalami emosi negatif yang memberi kesan terhadap kehidupan sosial dan akademik mereka. Walaupun majoriti pelajar pernah menerima latihan komunikasi, masih terdapat keperluan untuk pendidikan komunikasi yang lebih menyeluruh, khususnya dalam komunikasi lisan, pengucapan awam dan etika komunikasi. Dapatan ini menekankan kepentingan membangunkan kurikulum komunikasi yang lebih berkesan bagi meningkatkan kualiti interaksi sosial di kampus.</p> Hermanto, Umi Trisyanti, Alfi Rohmatul Hidayah Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1916 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Risk Taking Behaviour and Imprisonment Among Young Adolescent https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/2205 <p>This study analysed the cases of risk-taking behaviour among young adolescent and imprisonment from between 2002 up to 2015. It has been found out there were a rise of numbers of risk-taking behaviour elicited by the youngsters over the span of 13 years which resulted in detention facilities. The risk of acquiring more and high delinquent behaviour such as bullying among inmates were prominent among the juveniles. They were also experiencing long term traumatized experience of loss of freedom, mental disorders such as depression, self-injuries, suicidal thought and hopelessness in life.</p> <p> </p> <p>Kajian ini menganalisis kes-kes tingkah laku berisiko dalam kalangan remaja awal dan pemenjaraan dari tahun 2002 hingga 2015. Hasil kajian menunjukkan peningkatan dalam bilangan remaja yang terlibat dalam tingkah laku berisiko sepanjang tempoh 13 tahun tersebut, yang akhirnya membawa kepada penahanan di institusi pemulihan. Risiko berlakunya tingkah laku delinkuen yang lebih serius seperti membuli dalam kalangan tahanan juvana juga didapati semakin ketara. Remaja ini turut mengalami kesan trauma jangka panjang akibat kehilangan kebebasan, gangguan mental seperti kemurungan, kecederaan kendiri, pemikiran untuk membunuh diri serta perasaan putus harapan dalam kehidupan.</p> <p> </p> Junainor Hassan, Sharmini Abdullah, Zuhairah Idrus, Loo Shih Min, Sharifah Anis Zarith Syed Dziauddin, Jasin Abd Halim, Nur Hafifa Iswati Ishak Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/2205 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 'Orang Kurang Upaya' dan 'Orang Kelainan Upaya': Analisis Kesantunan Berbahasa Dalam Penulisan Media Akhbar https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/2237 <p>Pemilihan kata dalam konsep kesantunan berbahasa merupakan aspek yang penting dalam penulisan. Pemilihan kata bukan hanya sekadar menyampaikan idea yang difikirkan, namun pemilihan kata seharusnya sesuai dengan komunikasi interaksi sosial. Kajian ini membincangkan penggunaan kata ‘Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU1)’ dan ‘Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU2)’ berasaskan data akhbar dalam talian di Malaysia. Aspek yang ditumpukan ialah gelagat kehadiran penggunaan kata OKU1 dan OKU2 dalam data akhbar dalam talian. Permasalahan kajian ini adalah wujudnya penggunaan istilah yang tidak seragam dalam penulisan akhbar bagi OKU yang merujuk “Orang Kurang Upaya” dan “Orang Kelainan Upaya”. Penggunaan kata OKU telah termaktub dan digunakan dalam Akta 685, iaitu Akta Orang Kurang Upaya 2008. Teori Kesantunan oleh Brown &amp; Levinson (1987) dimanfaatkan bagi menghuraikan pemilihan penggunaan kata tersebut. Analisis kajian mendapati bahawa penggunaan kata OKU2 “Orang Kelainan Upaya” adalah lebih santun dan sesuai digunakan dalam penulisan media, komunikasi rasmi dan interaksi sosial. Menurut Teori Brown &amp; Levinson (1987), pemilihan kata “Orang Kelainan Upaya” berupaya memelihara muka positif dan negatif seterusnya dapat mengelakkan rasa rendah diri atau stigma negatif berbanding istilah “Orang Kurang Upaya” yang kurang sesuai kerana menonjolkan kekurangan golongan tersebut.</p> <p> </p> <p>The choice of words in the concept of linguistic politeness is an important aspect of writing. Word selection is not merely about conveying ideas but should also align with the norms of social interaction. This study discusses the use of the terms ‘Orang Kurang Upaya (OKU1)’ [Persons with Disabilities] and ‘Orang Kelainan Upaya (OKU2)’ [Persons with Different Abilities] based on data from online newspapers in Malaysia. The focus is on the patterns and frequency of the use of OKU1 and OKU2 in online news content. The research problem lies in the inconsistency of terminology used in newspaper writing when referring to persons with disabilities, where both 'Orang Kurang Upaya' and 'Orang Kelainan Upaya' are used interchangeably. The term OKU is officially defined and used in Act 685, namely the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008. Brown and Levinson’s (1987) Politeness Theory is employed to explain the choice of terms. The analysis reveals that the use of OKU2, ‘Orang Kelainan Upaya’, is more polite and appropriate for media writing, official communication, and social interaction. According to Brown and Levinson’s (1987) theory, the term ‘Orang Kelainan Upaya’ better preserves both positive and negative face, helping to avoid feelings of inferiority or negative stigma, compared to ‘Orang Kurang Upaya’, which is less appropriate due to its emphasis on deficiency.</p> Wan Norhaizar Harun, Noriha Basir , Nurul Syazwani Zulkifli, Faharol Zubir Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/2237 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Digital Shift of Print Media in North Sumatra: Monetization & Impact https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1979 <p>The transition of print media to digital platforms is a global phenomenon influenced by technological advancements, shifing consumer preferences, and economic challenges. This study examines the transformations of local print media in North Sumatra, Indonesia, focusing on the challenges of monetization and its impact on public information consumption. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, data were collected through in-depth interviews with media practitioners, document analysis, and literature reviews. Thefining reveal that local print media in North Sumatra, such as Harian <em>Waspada</em>, <em>Analisa</em> and <em>Sinar Indonesia Baru</em> have adopted digital platforms to survive amidst declining readership and advertising revenue. However, these outlets face significant challenges in monetizations, including competition with global platforms like Google and Facebook, limited success with paywalls, and dependence on digital advertising. The transformation has alos reshaped public information consumption patterns, with a shift toward online platforms and social media for instant and accessible news. While digital platforms offer broader reach and reduced operational coasts, conserns about declining journalistic quality and the proliferation of sensational news remains. This study highlights the need for innovative digital business models and collaboration among stakeholder to unsure the sustainability of local media in Nort Sumatra. The findings contribute to understanding the regional dynamics of media transformation in rapidly.</p> <p> </p> <p data-start="69" data-end="598">Peralihan media cetak kepada platform digital merupakan satu fenomena global yang dipengaruhi oleh kemajuan teknologi, perubahan keutamaan pengguna, dan cabaran ekonomi. Kajian ini meneliti transformasi media cetak tempatan di Sumatera Utara, Indonesia, dengan memberi tumpuan kepada cabaran penjanaan pendapatan dan kesannya terhadap corak penggunaan maklumat oleh masyarakat. Menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kualitatif, data dikumpul melalui temu bual mendalam bersama pengamal media, analisis dokumen, dan ulasan literatur. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa media cetak tempatan di Sumatera Utara seperti <em data-start="681" data-end="697">Harian Waspada</em>, <em data-start="699" data-end="708">Analisa</em>, dan <em data-start="714" data-end="736">Sinar Indonesia Baru</em> telah beralih kepada platform digital bagi mengekalkan kelangsungan operasi di tengah-tengah kemerosotan jumlah pembaca dan hasil iklan. Namun begitu, media ini berdepan cabaran besar dalam usaha penjanaan pendapatan, termasuk persaingan dengan platform global seperti Google dan Facebook, kejayaan yang terhad dalam pelaksanaan sistem bayar-untuk-akses (paywall), serta kebergantungan kepada iklan digital. Transformasi ini turut mengubah pola penggunaan maklumat masyarakat, yang kini lebih cenderung mendapatkan berita secara dalam talian dan melalui media sosial kerana kemudahannya yang segera dan mudah diakses. Walaupun platform digital menawarkan jangkauan yang lebih luas dan kos operasi yang lebih rendah, kebimbangan tetap wujud terhadap penurunan kualiti kewartawanan dan penyebaran berita sensasi. Kajian ini menekankan keperluan kepada model perniagaan digital yang inovatif dan kerjasama antara pihak berkepentingan untuk memastikan kelestarian media tempatan di Sumatera Utara. Dapatan ini menyumbang kepada pemahaman tentang dinamika serantau dalam transformasi media yang pesat berkembang.</p> <p> </p> Muhammad Thariq, Ribut Priadi Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1979 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Sustainability of Strengthening Family Communication Post Covid-19 Pandemic https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1874 <p class="s9"> </p> <p class="s14"><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">The Covid-19 pandemic led to a strengthening of family communicati</span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">on aimed at preventing children </span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">from contracting the virus. But will this strengthened communication continue in the post-pandemic era? This study aims to explore the sustainability of strengthened family communication after the Covid-19 pandemic. The research focuses on parent-child communication, which includes informative, pe</span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">rsuasive, and coercive messages </span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">delivere</span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">d face-to-face or through media </span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">to maintain hygiene and health, ultimately preventing various diseases and health disorders in children.</span></span> <span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">This study employs a qualitative approach using a case study method. The findings indicate that parents' habit of reminding their children to maintain hygiene, health, and adhere to health protocols has continued beyond the pandemic. Howe</span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">ver, the motivation has shifted </span></span><span class="s13"><span class="bumpedFont17">not to prevent Covid-19 infection, but to protect children from other diseases and health issues caused by food and unhealthy behaviors. The strengthening of family communication has persisted post-pandemic, driven by the habits formed during the Covid-19 crisis. These habits have continued, with parents regularly encouraging their children to maintain cleanliness and health to prevent various illnesses.</span></span></p> <p data-start="0" data-end="705">Pandemik Covid-19 telah membawa kepada pengukuhan komunikasi dalam kalangan ahli keluarga yang bertujuan untuk mencegah anak-anak daripada dijangkiti virus tersebut. Namun, adakah komunikasi yang diperkukuh ini akan berterusan dalam era pasca pandemik? Kajian ini bertujuan untuk meneroka kesinambungan komunikasi keluarga yang diperkukuh selepas pandemik Covid-19. Penyelidikan ini memberi tumpuan kepada komunikasi antara ibu bapa dan anak, yang merangkumi mesej bersifat informatif, persuasif, dan paksaan yang disampaikan secara bersemuka atau melalui media untuk mengekalkan tahap kebersihan dan kesihatan, dengan matlamat mencegah pelbagai penyakit dan gangguan kesihatan dalam kalangan kanak-kanak. Kajian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan kaedah kajian kes. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa tabiat ibu bapa yang sering mengingatkan anak-anak untuk menjaga kebersihan, kesihatan, dan mematuhi protokol kesihatan telah diteruskan walaupun selepas pandemik. Namun begitu, motivasi mereka telah berubah, bukan lagi untuk mencegah jangkitan Covid-19, tetapi untuk melindungi anak-anak daripada penyakit dan masalah kesihatan lain yang berpunca daripada makanan serta tingkah laku tidak sihat. Pengukuhan komunikasi dalam keluarga masih berterusan dalam era pasca pandemik, didorong oleh tabiat yang telah terbentuk semasa krisis Covid-19. Tabiat ini kekal diamalkan, di mana ibu bapa secara konsisten menggalakkan anak-anak untuk mengekalkan kebersihan dan kesihatan bagi mencegah pelbagai jenis penyakit.</p> <p class="s14"><span class="s12"><span class="bumpedFont17">Keywords</span></span><span class="s15"><span class="bumpedFont17">: </span></span><span class="s15"><span class="bumpedFont17">Sustainability, Strengthening, Family Communication, Post-Pandemic, Covid-19.</span></span></p> Yan Hendra, Rudianto Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1874 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Analisis Psikolonguistik Wanita di Luar Bandar Terhadap Kesedaran serta Pengetahuan Tentang Fibroid https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1504 <p>Masalah kesihatan wanita seperti <em>fibroid </em>sering berlaku dan menjejaskan aspek emosi wanita yang mengalaminya. Oleh yang demikian, tahap kesedaran wanita terhadap masalah <em>fibroid </em>amat penting dalam meningkatkan kualiti kesihatan wanita di Malaysia. Oleh itu, kajian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan mengenal pasti sejauh mana pengetahuan wanita di luar bandar tentang <em>fibroid</em>. Kemudian, membincangkan kesan terhadap emosi wanita melalui aspek linguistik secara lisan dan bertulis. Seterusnya, mencadangkan langkah wanita dalam mengawal emosi dan meningkatkan pengetahuan tentang <em>fibroid</em>. Selian itu, kajian ini mengaplikasikan Teori Perkembangan Psikososial Erik Erikson dalam analisis data kajian. Keputusan kajian memperlihatkan bahawa wanita yang mengalami masalah <em>fibroid </em>cenderung memberikan fokus terhadap kesan jangka masa panjang dan aspek keintiman pasangan. Malah, masalah <em>fibroid </em>berupaya menggangu psikologi wanita dalam kehidupan harian mereka. Selain itu, tahap pengetahuan yang mendalam tentang <em>fibroid </em>masih lagi berada pada tahap yang rendah di luar bandar. Oleh yang demikian, kesedaran tentang <em>fibroid </em>kepada wanita di luar bandar perlu ditingkatkan oleh pihak berwajib. Adalah diharapkan, kajian ini dapat membantu meningkatkan pengetahuan serta kesedaran wanita tentang <em>fibroid </em>bagi membantu mereka memahami dengan terperinci tentang aspek rawatan, kesan dan alternatif untu membantu mengurangkan risiko buruk terhadap masalah <em>fibroid </em>yang dihidapi wanita.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Women’s health problems such as fibroids often occur and affect the emotional aspects of women who experience them. Therefore, the level of women’s awareness of fibroid problems is very important in improving the quality of women’s health in Malaysia. Therefore, this study was carried out the aim of identifying the extend of knowledge of women in rural areas about fibroids. Then, discuss the impact on women’s emotions through verbal and written linguistic aspects. Next, suggest women’s steps in controlling emotions and increasing knowledge about fibroids. In addition, this study applies Erik Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development in the show that women who suffer of fibroid problems tend to focus on the long-term effects and aspects of partner intimacy. In fact, the problem of fibroids can interfere with the psychology of women in their daily lives. In addition, the level of in-depth knowledge about fibroids is still at low level in rural areas. Therefore, awareness about fibroids to women in rural areas needs to be increased by the authorities. It is hoped that this study can help increase women’s knowledge and awareness about fibroids to help them understand in detail about treatment aspects, effects and alternatives to help reduce the adverse risk of fibroid problems that women suffer this.</p> Siti Noridayu Ab. Nasir, Hazlina Abdul Halim, Ahmad Shuib Yahaya Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1504 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Communicating Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment Among Sarawakian Women: An Extended Parallel Process Model Analysis https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1866 <p style="font-weight: 400;"><em>Breast cancer is the most common cancer among Malaysian women, with an incidence rate of 38.9 per 100,000 from 2017 to 2021. However, many women in Sarawak are hesitant to engage in regular screening and treatment for various reasons but the main barriers have yet to be investigated. This study examined barriers towards seeking breast cancer screening and treatment among Sarawakian women. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with nine women aged 20 to 70. The interview transcripts were analysed using Extended Parallel Process Model (EPPM). The results showed that fear control responses causing women to disengage from preventive healthcare, that is, denial of personal vulnerability and avoidance of cancer-related discussions. Many participants expressed a belief that discussing or thinking about breast cancer would invite bad luck or bring about anxiety. Financial constraint is not a major barrier, but psychological avoidance or downplaying personal risk is a bigger barrier in seeking breast cancer screening and treatment. Fear of diagnosis or treatment outcomes lead to reluctance in seeking medical advice, even when they are aware of the potential severity of the disease. The study highlights the critical need for communication strategies that confront fear-driven avoidance and provide emotional and psychological support to reduce fear control mechanisms, encouraging more proactive engagement in screening and treatment.</em></p> <p style="font-weight: 400;"> </p> <p data-start="0" data-end="738">Kanser payudara merupakan kanser yang paling kerap berlaku dalam kalangan wanita di Malaysia, dengan kadar insiden sebanyak 38.9 bagi setiap 100,000 wanita bagi tempoh 2017 hingga 2021. Namun begitu, ramai wanita di Sarawak masih berasa ragu-ragu untuk menjalani saringan dan rawatan secara berkala atas pelbagai sebab, tetapi halangan utama masih belum dikenal pasti secara menyeluruh. Kajian ini meneliti halangan-halangan yang dihadapi oleh wanita Sarawak dalam mendapatkan saringan dan rawatan kanser payudara. Temu bual separa berstruktur telah dijalankan bersama sembilan orang wanita berumur antara 20 hingga 70 tahun. Transkrip temu bual dianalisis menggunakan Model Proses Selari Lanjutan (Extended Parallel Process Model, EPPM). Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahawa tindak balas kawalan ketakutan telah menyebabkan wanita menjauhkan diri daripada penjagaan kesihatan pencegahan, iaitu melalui penafian terhadap kerentanan diri dan penghindaran daripada berbicara tentang isu berkaitan kanser. Ramai peserta menyatakan kepercayaan bahawa berbincang atau memikirkan tentang kanser payudara boleh membawa nasib malang atau menimbulkan keresahan. Kekangan kewangan bukanlah halangan utama, sebaliknya penghindaran psikologi atau kecenderungan untuk memperkecilkan risiko peribadi menjadi halangan yang lebih besar dalam mendapatkan saringan dan rawatan kanser payudara. Ketakutan terhadap diagnosis atau hasil rawatan turut menyebabkan keengganan untuk mendapatkan nasihat perubatan, walaupun mereka sedar akan tahap keterukan penyakit ini. Kajian ini menekankan keperluan penting untuk merangka strategi komunikasi yang dapat menangani penghindaran yang dipacu oleh ketakutan serta menyediakan sokongan emosi dan psikologi bagi mengurangkan mekanisme kawalan ketakutan, sekali gus menggalakkan penglibatan yang lebih proaktif dalam saringan dan rawatan.</p> Monica Kah-Pei Liaw, Su-HIE Ting Copyright (c) 2025 Journal of Communication in Scientific Inquiry (JCSI) https://ejournal.unimap.edu.my/index.php/jcsi/article/view/1866 Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000