International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS)
Vol 11, No 2: June 2022

Psycho-spiritual intervention to reduce anger level among delinquent teenager

Hamizah Muhammad (Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan)
Nor Shakirah Mohd Sakari (Universiti Malaysia Terengganu)
Syed Hadzrullathfi Syed Omar (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2022

Abstract

To this day, delinquent among teenagers remain the most critical social issue facing the Malaysian nation. This study examined the effects of psycho-spiritual intervention in reducing the level of anger among delinquent teenagers from correctional and rehabilitation centers in Terengganu. This study employed quasi-experimental research with one group pretest-posttest. The 24 female delinquent teenagers from correctional and rehabilitation centers in Terengganu were involved in this study. Differences in anger levels were evaluated based on the pretest and posttest scores, using the clinical anger scales (CAS). Descriptive analysis and pair sample t-test were used to analyze data. Overall, the pre and post-test mean scores showed a decrease in delinquent teenager’s anger levels. Pair sample t-test showed a significant difference in anger level before and after the psycho-spiritual intervention. It is shown that psycho-spiritual intervention is effective to reduce the levels of anger among teenagers who are involved in delinquent behavior.

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Journal Info

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IJPHS

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Subject

Health Professions

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International Journal of Public Health Science (IJPHS) is an interdisciplinary journal that publishes material on all aspects of public health science. This IJPHS provides the ideal platform for the discussion of more sophisticated public health research and practice for authors and readers world ...