Title of article
Exploring the Family Factors in Influencing Problems of Runaway Children
Author/Authors
Sarnon, N. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Psychology and Human Development, Malaysia , Alavi, K. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Psychology and Human Development, Malaysia , Hoesni, S. M. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Psychology and Human Development, Malaysia , Mohamad, M. S. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Psychology and Human Development, Malaysia , Nen, S. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, School of Psychology and Human Development, Malaysia
From page
109
To page
119
Abstract
This study serves to explore the implication of family as a main contributor to runaway children. The respondents encompass a total of 53 children, aged between 7-12 years, listed and subsequently reported as missing in the Malaysian Royal Police. The data collection uses the qualitative method of interviews. Apart from narrative data, research findings show that dysfunctional family and parenting style are the main contributors to this particular issue. The findings also demonstrate that family economic status is also influential in contributing to this problem.
Keywords
Runaway children , families , parenting style , family dysfunction
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH)
Journal title
Pertanika Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (JSSH)
Record number
2651768
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