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
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
