TEOH GAIK KIN



Salutation
Dr

School/Centre
School of Psychology and Social Sciences

Department
Psychology and Counselling

Appointment
Associate Dean, Academic & Quality (School of Psychology and Social Sciences)

Position
Senior Lecturer

Email
gaikkinteoh@imu.edu.my

Professional Network


Education

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Doctor of Philosophy (Counselling), 2015 University of Malaya
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Master in Counselling (Counselling), 2011 University of Malaya
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Master of Arts (General Bible), 2000 Lincoln Christian Seminary
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Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), 1997 Bowling Green State University, USA

Memberships

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Lembaga Kaunselor Malaysia Member 2022 - 2024
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PERKAMA International (Persatuan Kaunseling Malaysia Antarabangsa) Member 2014 - Present

Research Funding
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Effectiveness of Stress Management interventions on high perceived stress level among chiropractic students IMU Internal Research Grant | 10 Oct 2024 - 31 Aug 2025
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Paediatric Palliative Care in Malaysia: A Narrative Review IMU Internal Research Grant | 13 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026
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Understanding Malaysian women healing experience from childhood emotional neglect IMU Internal Research Grant | 13 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026
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The Challenges of Chinese Medicine Alumni of Malaysian University: A Survey on Language, Racial and Cultural Backgrounds IMU Internal Research Grant | 22 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025
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The role of mediating parental conflict and its impact on romantic relationship among emerging adults IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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In-depth inquiry on commuter marriage in parenting: Voice of parents in parenting and managing children's well-being with minimal presence of the commuter spouse in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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An in-depth qualitative inquiry into therapeutic elements facilitating clients’ satisfaction with psychological and counselling services offered by private centres in Malaysia. IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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Exploring the Lived Emotional Support Experiences of Malaysian Working Mothers Practicing Extended Breastfeeding: A Qualitative Study IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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A Qualitative Study: Understanding the experience and coping strategies in reintegration for people who were formerly incarcerated IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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Perception of Malaysian Youth with Depression on Quality of Relationship with Both Parents. IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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Conflict Management in Emerging Adult Sibling Relationship in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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Exploring the marital strengths of long-term marriage among Chinese couples in Malaysia IMU Internal Research Grant | 15 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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The Lived Experiences and Coping Strategies of Married Malaysian Muslim Female Counsellors in Managing Work-Family Conflict IMU Internal Research Grant | 15 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2026
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A Framework for Data Collection for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Symptoms via XR Experiences FRGS | 01 Oct 2023 - 30 Sep 2025
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A qualitative research: Understanding Malaysian Chinese dual-earner married couples’ lived experience for opting to be childfree. IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Aug 2023
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Understanding Pre-Death Grief and Losses Experienced by Female Spousal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia in Malaysian Rural Community Setting: A Qualitative Study IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Aug 2023
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A qualitative study: Understand the experience of older persons with dementia towards elderspeak at a daycare center in Klang Valley IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Aug 2023
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Understanding the Experience of Malaysian Muslim Malay Women in Post-Divorce Adjustment IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Dec 2023
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists and Dental Students IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Aug 2023
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Qualitative study on Coronavirus (Covid-19) related health literacy and preventive behaviours of the older person in the pandemic IMU | 06 Sep 2021 - 28 Feb 2022
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Investigating the applicability of a self-sustaining health promotion model for underserved communities: Community-based participatory research MoHE Fundamental Research Grant Scheme (FRGS) | 01 Jul 2021 - 01 Jul 2024
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A Qualitative Research on the Adolescent Emotional Experience among Adults Who Grew Up in Divorced Single Parent Families IMU | 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021
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Quit Intention Induced by Pictorial Health Warnings (PHWs) on Manufactured Cigarette Packages among Johor Bahru Adult Smoker. IMU | 01 Sep 2020 - 01 Feb 2021
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The Effectiveness of Sexual Health Education Videos for Pre-University Students IMU | 01 Apr 2020 - 30 Jun 2022
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A qualitative inquiry on reduction in recidivism, reconnection to social network and employability based on the voices of ex-convicts IMU | 01 Feb 2020 - 01 Sep 2021
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In-depth exploration: Experience of housewives with the gardening activity IMU | 01 Dec 2019 - 01 Jun 2020

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Publications

Research Articles

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COVID-19 related health literacy and preventive behaviours of the older person in Perak state, Malaysia: A qualitative study ARCHIVES OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS PLUS 2024
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Health benefits of social participation interventions among community-dwelling older persons: a review article EXPERIMENTAL AGING RESEARCH 2022
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Adult Children as Caregivers: Preliminary Study on the Experiences and Coping Strategies of Adult Children as Primary Caregivers of Parents with Alzheimer’s Disease in Malaysia GLOBAL JOURNAL OF HEALTH SCIENCE 2022
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Self‐concept, attitudes toward career counseling, and work readiness of Malaysian vocational students THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT QUARTERLY 2020
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LEFT BEHIND MALAYSIAN AGED PARENTS AND THEIR EXPERIENCES WITH ADULT CHILDREN’S MIGRATION: Received 2019-02-11; Accepted 2019-11-12; Published 2020-04-17 JOURNAL OF HEALTH AND TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE (JUMMEC) 2020
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Conducting community‐based participatory research in an urban Malaysian community: Lessons learned and challenges in establishing partnerships JOURNAL OF COMMUNITY & APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2018
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Understanding The Strengths Of Long Term Marriages Among The Malaysian Chinese Discussion On Preliminary Proposed Ethodology INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIETY (IJSPS) 2016
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Exploring the Strengths of Long Term Marriages Among Malaysian Chinese Couples PQDT-GLOBAL 2015
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Discussion on the Proposed Methodology and Preliminary Field Experienceof a Qualitative Research INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 2015
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A preliminary study on the proactive position of Malaysian counselors in integrating Western and Eastern values in marriage intervention programs JURNAL PERKAMA 2014
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Towards Understanding the Strengths of Long Term Marriages among the Malaysian Chinese NATIONAL RESEARCH & INNOVATION CONFERENCE FOR THE GRADUATE STUDENTS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES 2014 2014

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Other Publications

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Promoting Mental Health in HPE and Healthcare: Partnering for Change Asia Pacific Medical Educa􀆟on Conference (APMEC) 2025 | 13 Jan 2025
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A Preliminary Study on the Challenges and Adaptations of Mothers Raising Children with Dyslexia in Pseudo-Single Parenting Families of Johor Bahru THE 15th ASIAN POST- DISASTER COUNSELLING & PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT CONFERENCE (APDCPC) | 26 Oct 2024
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Counselling Supervision Counsellors Training | 12 Oct 2024
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Unnamed Pain - Understand Ambiguous Grief in Close Relationship Ai FM National Radio | 26 Jul 2024
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Menopause and Marital Relationship II Ai FM National Radio | 26 Jan 2024
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Menopause and Marital Relationship Ai FM National Radio | 19 Jan 2024
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Senior and Mental Health Community Talk | 12 Oct 2023
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When Couple Communication Breakdown II Ai FM National Radio | 14 Jul 2023
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When Couple Communication Breakdown Ai FM National Radio | 07 Jul 2023
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Emotional Regulation for Parents who have Special Kids Community Talk | 07 May 2023
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Harmonised Couple Relationship: Celebrating CNY Ai FM National Radio | 20 Jan 2023
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Chinese New Year: Happily Go Back to Hometown? Ai FM National Radio | 13 Jan 2023
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Framework and Exprience on Supervising Undergraduate Research School of Medicine Research Advisory Talk | 15 Dec 2022
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Explore Sexless Marriage Ai FM National Radio | 16 Sep 2022
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Psychological Impact of Dementia Webinar by Dementia Care Centre | 23 Jul 2022
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Ethical Issues in Clinical Supervision 2022/2023 Clinical Supervision | 18 Mar 2022
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Strategies for social conectivity in times of pandemic and the future 10th Malaysian Hybrid Conference on Healthy Aging (MCHA 2021) | 15 Mar 2022
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Caregivers Forum - Care and Support Commemoration World Alzheimer's Month | 19 Sep 2021
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What about social activity? A to Z of Caring for the Elderly during Pandemic | 28 Aug 2021
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Conformity and Social Interaction Global Engagement Series: Lecturer Exchange | 25 May 2021
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Why Research Matters to Counsellors? Forum | 08 May 2021
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Ways to Resolve Marital Conflict Organized by The Centre for Applied Psychollogy, UTAR | 27 Apr 2021
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ECM Talk - Is there such thing as a "Perfect Family" EDUCHANNEL Malaysia (ECM) Talk | 01 Dec 2020
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How to do online counselling" The Dos and Don'ts International Seminar on Counselling and Well-Being (ISCWB 2020) | 19 Nov 2020
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Ageing Society: Facing Life Challenges with Spouse Ai FM National Radio | 01 Oct 2020
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Community-Based Initiatives for Stroke Malaysia Stroke Virtual Conference 2020 | 14 Aug 2020
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Managing Finance and Sex in Marriage LPPKN SMART START | 26 Jul 2020
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Managing Finance and Sex in Marriage SMARTSTART Premarital Education Programme by LPPKN | 26 Jul 2020
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Exploring the marital strengths among Malaysian Chinese Organizer: Malaysian Chinese Community Counselling Malaysia | 30 May 2020
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Closed Relationship Ai FM National Radio | 10 Jan 2020
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Mental Health National Radio Station - Ai FM | 10 Jan 2020
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Capacity building for teachers of the refugee educational center through community-based participatory research: A pilot study International Conference on Humanitarian Medical Missions | 22 Nov 2019
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Social Participation among older person in community UM Wednesday Symposium | 20 Nov 2019
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Sandwich Generation 9th Malaysian Conference on Healthy Ageing | 24 Jul 2019
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Preliminary understanding towards the impacts of migration on elderly mental health and support in Malaysia The 4th Putrajaya International Conference on Children, Women, Elderly and People with Disabilities | 24 Feb 2018
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Promote social participation among older persons in an urban residential community by adopting community empowerment The 4th Putrajaya International Conference on Children, Women, Elderly and People with Disabilities | 24 Feb 2018
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Factors that motivate or hinder social participation among community dwelling older persons in an urban Malaysian community 5th AHLA International Health Literacy Conference | 12 Nov 2017
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Sharing the joys and struggles of community engagement International Conference on Social Innovation | 22 Nov 2016
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Nurturance of companionship among long term married couples. International Seminar of Old Age 2015 | 01 Jan 2015
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How socio environment and social policies become daily challenges for the elderly: Voices of elderly couples National Seminar on Protecting Elderly Against Abuse and Neglect 2015 | 01 Jan 2015
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Towards understanding the strengths of long term marriages among the Malaysian Chinese National Research and Innovation Conference for Graduate Students in Social Sciences | 05 Dec 2014
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A preliminary study on the proactive position of Malaysian counselors in integrating Western and Eastern values in marriage intervention programs First Malaysia International Counselling Conference | 29 Oct 2014

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Books

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USIM Press (2021). How forms of marriage and family change through time in Malaysia.

Medias

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【愛要性福系列303】忍耐+責任感 夫妻相處貴在美德 Guang Ming Daily | 07 Mar 2023
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Through thick and thin: An academician seeks the secrets to long lasting, happy marriages among Chinese couples in Malaysia STAR | 23 Sep 2016
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All for one, one for all STAR | 19 Aug 2016


Supervisions
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Lim Pui Yee Michelle | Master (Coursework) | 13 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026 Thesis: Paediatric Palliative Care in Malaysia: A Narrative Review
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Au Yong Ying Ying | Master (Coursework) | 13 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026 Thesis: Understanding Malaysian women healing experience from childhood emotional neglect
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Chong Chee Yin | Master (Coursework) | 22 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 Thesis: The Challenges of Chinese Medicine Alumni of Malaysian University: A Survey on Language, Racial and Cultural Backgrounds
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Tan Qiao Zhi | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: The role of mediating parental conflict and its impact on romantic relationship among emerging adults
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Radika A/P Ratnakumar | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: In-depth inquiry on commuter marriage in parenting: Voice of parents in parenting and managing children's well-being with minimal presence of the commuter spouse in Malaysia
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Anil S Naidu | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: An in-depth qualitative inquiry into therapeutic elements facilitating clients’ satisfaction with psychological and counselling services offered by private centres in Malaysia.
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Chian Chui We | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: Exploring the Lived Emotional Support Experiences of Malaysian Working Mothers Practicing Extended Breastfeeding: A Qualitative Study
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Priscilla Edna Moreira | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: A Qualitative Study: Understanding the experience and coping strategies in reintegration for people who were formerly incarcerated
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Lee Xin Ying | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: Conflict Management in Emerging Adult Sibling Relationship in Malaysia
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Lim Yen Teng | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: : Perception of Malaysian Youth with Depression on Quality of Relationship with Both Parents
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Syukrina Binti Bistamam Siru, Ms Nur Indah Bte Sukir | Master (Coursework) | 15 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: The Lived Experiences and Coping Strategies of Married Malaysian Muslim Female Counsellors in Managing Work-Family Conflict
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Ng Shu Lin | Master (Coursework) | 15 Feb 2024 - 28 Feb 2026 Thesis: Exploring the marital strengths of long-term marriage among Chinese couples in Malaysia
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Puteri Jasmine Tan binti Kamarulzaman Tan | Master (Coursework) | 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Dec 2023 Thesis: Understanding the Experience of Malaysian Muslim Malay Women in Post-Divorce Adjustment
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Lye Ca-Ryn | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 Thesis: Understanding Pre-Death Grief and Losses Experienced by Female Spousal Caregivers of Persons with Dementia in Malaysian Rural Community Setting: A Qualitative Study
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Lean Yi Wen | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 Thesis: A qualitative study: Understand the experience of older persons with dementia towards elderspeak at a daycare center in Klang Valley
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Ching Wei Chean | Master (Coursework) | 01 Mar 2023 - 27 Nov 2023 Thesis: A qualitative research: Understanding Malaysian Chinese dual-earner married couples’ lived experience for opting to be childfree.
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Hum Yvonne | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2022 - 31 Dec 2022 Thesis: Lived Experiences of The Unintended Effects of Meditation: A Qualitative Study
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Kong Hong Liang & Tan Kai Meng | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2022 Thesis: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists and Dental Students
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Low Hee Ying | Undergraduate | 01 Apr 2022 - 30 Aug 2023 Thesis: Prevalence and Associated Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Dentists and Dental Students
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Wong Sheau Tyan | Master (Coursework) | 03 Mar 2022 - 01 Sep 2022 Thesis: Explore the challenges and adaptation experiences of mothers towards raising children with Dyslexia in pseudo-single parenting families in Johor Bahru
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Lim Shuang Ao | Master (Coursework) | 03 Mar 2022 - 01 Sep 2022 Thesis: An in-depth inquiry into the role of cultural grief rituals in coping with loss among the bereaved Malaysian Chinese
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Lim Chu Yueh | Master (Coursework) | 03 Mar 2022 - 01 Sep 2022 Thesis: An in-depth understanding of the psychological experiences on the transition from work to retirement amongst urban older Malaysian
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Lim Xin Jie | Master (Research) | 01 Sep 2021 - 01 Feb 2022 Thesis: QUALITATIVE STUDY ON CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RELATED HEALTH LITERACY AND PREVENTIVE BEHAVIOURS OF THE OLDER PERSON IN THE PANDEMIC
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Ailene Lee | Undergraduate | 01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 2021 Thesis: Explore father's awareness towards parental burnt out during the COVID 19 pandemic
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Tan Ka Cheng | Undergraduate | 01 Jan 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 Thesis: A Qualitative Research on the Adolescent Emotional Experience among Adults Who Grew Up in Divorced Single Parent Families
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Bong Yee Kar | Master (Research) | 01 Sep 2020 Thesis: Improving the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program in Klinik Kesihatan Kampar,Perak
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NANCY CHOON -SI NG | Master (Mixed Mode) | 01 Sep 2020 - 01 Feb 2021 Thesis: Quit Intention Induced by Pictorial Health Warnings (PHWs) on Manufactured Cigarette Packages among Johor Bahru Adult Smoker.
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Yu Kong Siong | Master (Research) | 23 Mar 2020 Thesis: A study to determine the factors associated with delayed recovery among Orang Asli children on the PPKZM program in Cameron Highlands: a cross sectional mixed methods study
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Nurul Amalina Amirah | Undergraduate | 01 Feb 2020 - 01 Sep 2021 Thesis: A qualitative inquiry on reduction in recidivism, reconnection to social network and employability based on the voices of ex-convicts
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Daarshini A/P Ramesh | Undergraduate | 01 Dec 2019 - 01 Jun 2020 Thesis: In-depth exploration: Experience of housewives with the gardening activity
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Ong Shi Joe & Khairul Nisya | Undergraduate | 01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 Thesis: The experiences and the coping strategies of adult children as primary caregivers of Alzheimer’s disease parents in Malaysia

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