Identifying the challenges and coping mechanisms of undergraduate malaysian student leaders during their leadership experience
Date Published : 31 July 2024
Contributors
Muhammad Faris bin Jafri
Author
hukran bin Abd Rahman
Author
Keywords
Coping mechanisms
Student leaders
Student leadership challenges.
Proceeding
Track
General Track
Abstract
This study provides an in-depth exploration of the challenges and coping mechanisms of undergraduate Malaysian student leaders in the post-pandemic era. Drawing on qualitative interviews with seven student leaders from various public universities, the study identifies key themes of challenges related to leadership responsibilities and skills, personal well-being and resilience, communication and collaboration, and organizational operations. The study also uncovers a range of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping mechanisms employed by these leaders. While the findings may lack generalisability due to the specific sample, they offer valuable insights into the complex dynamics of student leadership in Malaysia. The study concludes with implications for student leadership development and suggestions for future research.
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Muhammad Faris bin Jafri, M. F. bin J., & hukran bin Abd Rahman, hukran bin A. R. (2024). Identifying the challenges and coping mechanisms of undergraduate malaysian student leaders during their leadership experience. International Students Conference on Islamic Psychology (ISCIP), 1(1). https://conference.uii.ac.id/iscip/paper/view/128