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Making Friends To Last A Lifetime: An Ethnographic Study Of Parasocial Relationships And Soap Opera Characters, Emmalee Elizabeth Haight Pryor Jan 2002

Making Friends To Last A Lifetime: An Ethnographic Study Of Parasocial Relationships And Soap Opera Characters, Emmalee Elizabeth Haight Pryor

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to build theory about parasocial relationships and to examine what affect, if any, religion had on parasocial relationships. Using qualitative methods, the researcher watched the show three times with five women followed by an in-depth interview. The women chosen were LDS stay-at-home moms who had watched a soap opera for at least a year.
From this data came several surprising findings about religion and soap opera viewing. The women said they did not feel guilty about the content of the shows, rather the time required to watch. This guilt was alleviated by structuring their …

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Hubungan Petempatan Kampung Air Sarawak Dengan Negara Brunei Darussalam : Kajian Kes Di Kampung Seberang Kedai, Limbang, Amaluddin Bakeri Jan 2002

Hubungan Petempatan Kampung Air Sarawak Dengan Negara Brunei Darussalam : Kajian Kes Di Kampung Seberang Kedai, Limbang, Amaluddin Bakeri

Student Works (2000-2009)

Limbang district in Sarawak and Negara Brunei Darussalam were initially under the same ruler that is the Brunei Sultanate. In 1890, Limbang district has been colonized by Rajah Charles Brooke and become a part of Sarawak. As a result to this colonization had cause separation between water villages in both areas. Water villages in Limbang district is govern by Sarawak, whereas 'Kampong Ayer' former capital of Brunei Sultanate before 1906 stay under the rule of Sultan of Brunei. Although it was parted by political border, the relationship that was form since 1 ih century between both maritime settlements still remains …

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Mut'ah : Pelaksanaannya Menurut Akta Undang-Undang Keluarga Islam (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1984, Azman Yusof Jan 2002

Mut'ah : Pelaksanaannya Menurut Akta Undang-Undang Keluarga Islam (Wilayah-Wilayah Persekutuan) 1984, Azman Yusof

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research explains the actual concept of mut'ah as stated In al­-Quran and al-Hadith by taking into consideration the opinions of fuqaha' from different teachings. The research emphasizes on the practice of the division of mut'ah after divorce in the Mahkamah Syariah Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur with reference to the Islamic Family Law (Federal Territories) Act 1984. This research also covers a few procedures and judgments in cases of mut'ah in this court. The research finds the practice which ensures the rates of the claims parallel the needs of Syarie Law. If there is an argument over the rates of …

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Perkembangan Dan Pencapaian Umno Melaka 1946-1988, Nor Fazilah Abdul Hamid Jan 2002

Perkembangan Dan Pencapaian Umno Melaka 1946-1988, Nor Fazilah Abdul Hamid

Student Works (2000-2009)

This dissertation in titled Perkembangan clan Pencapaian UMNO Melaka 1946-1988: Satu Sorotan (The development and Achievement of UMNO Malacca 1946-1988: Over View). Aims to enlighten on the curly political activities in Malacca up to the formation of the Malacca UMNO branch. The Malacca UMNO branch was porn out of an amalgamation of the various Malay societies. She began more stable after 1948 when the registration for member ship was implemented. UMNO Malacca played and created its own role in its effort together the people of Malaya to hear the declaration of the date for the independence by Tengku Abdul Rahman. …

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Perkembangan Idea Nasionalisme Di Filipina Sehingga Pembentukan Republik Malolos : Suatu Perjuangan Daripada Pasif Kepada Aktif, Krishna Murthy Chinnakannu Reday Jan 2002

Perkembangan Idea Nasionalisme Di Filipina Sehingga Pembentukan Republik Malolos : Suatu Perjuangan Daripada Pasif Kepada Aktif, Krishna Murthy Chinnakannu Reday

Student Works (2000-2009)

Nationalism has several definitions culminating in the love for one's motherland. This becomes a reality when nationalists hasten the tides of nationalism thereby arousing the intelectuals and awakening the masses. All efforts and sacrifices amount to freeing the motherland from the chains of colonial bondage. The Philippines which was under Spanish domination since 1565 rises against its colonial masters to herald a free nation. The roles and aspirations of the nationalist leaders cannot be denied. They serve as instruments in uniting the intellectuals and the masses and are seen as the prime initiators in the road to revolutions. Jose Rizal, …

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Kajian Imej Etnik Lain Dalam Cerpen-Cerpen Mahua (1970an-1990an), Kok Keong Ng Jan 2002

Kajian Imej Etnik Lain Dalam Cerpen-Cerpen Mahua (1970an-1990an), Kok Keong Ng

Student Works (2000-2009)

Sastera Mahua adalah sastera yang unik. Keunikan bukanlah sahaja terletak pada fungsinya sebagal penyampai dan cermin hasrat serta fikiran masyarakat, sebaliknya ia mempamerkan pelbagal cirl-clrl yang lstimewa berbandlng dengan sastera China. Salah satu faktor perlu dltegas, ialah tempat kelahirannya yang berlatarkan struktur masyarakat majmuk dengan bahasa, budaya serta agama sesama etnik berbeza, secara semula jadi telah menyediakan sumber-sumber penulisan yang subur bagi penulls Cina di Malaysia. Apabila suatu fenomena hendak dipapar ataupun perasaan hendak diluah, mahupun mesej hendak disampai oleh karyawan Cina, secara tidak langsung sudah pasti mereka tldak dapat lari dari realltl masyarakat Malaysia yang merangkuml semua perbezaan ahli …

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Stereotypes In The Language Of Beauty Product Advertisements, J.R. Shanmugam Jan 2002

Stereotypes In The Language Of Beauty Product Advertisements, J.R. Shanmugam

Student Works (2000-2009)

This study focuses on the connotative language used in printed facial and slimming advertisements, which may be adhering to any common stereotypes of tile ideal Malaysian beauty in terms of complexion and figure or body weight. It was found that beauty product advertisements do convey a stereotypical beauty to the potential consumer. This so-called ideal beauty has a fair and youthful-looking complexion and a slim figure However, this stereotypical beauty is only implied subtly through the advertisement The research methodology has been carried out in 4 stages Stage 1 consisted of mere extraction of words from the advertisements Stage 2 …

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Pemuda Indonesia : Keterlibatan Dalam Politik Dan Pembangunan Negara, Zainal Arifin Jan 2002

Pemuda Indonesia : Keterlibatan Dalam Politik Dan Pembangunan Negara, Zainal Arifin

Student Works (2000-2009)

Youth movements are an important element in any country as they are able to change the political situation as well as development policy, including social and economic development policy. The most important objective of youth movement is to mature the process of democracy and to democratize the country besides their intentions to ensure that political decision making process is always conducted in a fair, open and most transparent manner. In Indonesia, the role of youth movement is very important and can't be separated from any power or movement, which resulted in presidential changes, or at least in the changes of …

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Penghayatan Ajaran Al-Qur'an Dalam Khidmat Nasihat Pusat Pembangunan Keluarga Islam, Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Rozia Hanis A. Rahman Jan 2002

Penghayatan Ajaran Al-Qur'an Dalam Khidmat Nasihat Pusat Pembangunan Keluarga Islam, Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Rozia Hanis A. Rahman

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research focuses on an important issue that is Islamic family. Therefore, the author tried to discuss a fundamental issue about Islamic family briefly in the light of al-Qur'an and al-Sunnah. Then the author chose an organization that involves directly in counseling services of" Pusat Pembangunan Keluarga Islam", Bandar Baru Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. Objectives of this research are: - i) Preparing a helpful guidelines and ideas in order to create the family institution that based on the perspective of al-Qur'an and al-Sunnah. ii) To study the function of " Pusat Pembangunan Keluarga Islam" and to identify services offered are in …

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The Turkics Of Xinjiang : Nationalism And Chinese Subjugation (1756-1997), Roy Anthony Rogers Jan 2002

The Turkics Of Xinjiang : Nationalism And Chinese Subjugation (1756-1997), Roy Anthony Rogers

Student Works (2000-2009)

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Hikayat Bahram Syah : Transliterasi Dan Analisis Teks, Zahariah Zainuddin Jan 2002

Hikayat Bahram Syah : Transliterasi Dan Analisis Teks, Zahariah Zainuddin

Student Works (2000-2009)

This dissertation is based on the textual study of Hikayat Bahram Syah. It has six chapters which discuss certain aspects that attempt to signify Hikayat Bahram Syah as an important literary work rich with universal humanistic values. Chapter I presents the identification of the research problem. the summary of the problem. the rationale of the study, the limitation of this study, previous research related 10 this study, the position of Hikayat Bahram Syah in Malay literature, the theoretical framework, methodology, concept and conclusion in order to initiate a more elaborate discussion towards other aspects of this research. Chapter ll focuses …

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School Climate : A Review Of Literature, Sarah Galloway Jan 2002

School Climate : A Review Of Literature, Sarah Galloway

Graduate Research Papers

The purpose of this paper is to review the current literature and research on school climate to determine how school climate affects achievement, social, emotional and behavioral development, school safety, and school attendance and completion. Reviewing these outcomes for students leads the author to address principles for school climate measurement and improvement, as presented in the school climate literature. The measurement and improvement programs are reviewed in the context of school psychologists contributing to climate interventions.

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Performing Blackness: What African Americans Can Teach Sociology About Race, Sarah Willie-Lebreton Jan 2002

Performing Blackness: What African Americans Can Teach Sociology About Race, Sarah Willie-Lebreton

Sociology & Anthropology Faculty Works

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The Communicative And Psychological Causal Dynamics Leading To Athletic Sub-Performance Relative To Previously Successful Athletes, Justin J. Acquaviva Jan 2002

The Communicative And Psychological Causal Dynamics Leading To Athletic Sub-Performance Relative To Previously Successful Athletes, Justin J. Acquaviva

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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A Study Of The Therapeutic Working Alliance, Client Motivation For Therapy And Subsequent Self-Reported Charges In Abusive Behavior Among A Sample Of Male Batterers From The Abuse Ceases Today Program, Jennifer M. Lauretti Jan 2002

A Study Of The Therapeutic Working Alliance, Client Motivation For Therapy And Subsequent Self-Reported Charges In Abusive Behavior Among A Sample Of Male Batterers From The Abuse Ceases Today Program, Jennifer M. Lauretti

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

This study examined the impact of the therapeutic alliance and client motivation for therapy on program completion and changes in self-reported abusive behavior among a sample of 88 adult male domestic violence perpetrators who attended a group counseling program for male batterers. Results revealed evidence of significant differential Group change (completers vs. noncompleters) with regard to treatment outcome, as measured by decreased husband-to-wife psychological and physical aggression. In addition, Internal Motivation for Therapy and a strong Working Alliance were not significantly related to treatment completion. Level of education was not found to be a significant predictor of self-reported changes in …

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A Study Of African American Fathers' Involvement With Their Preschool Children, Susan Rich Jan 2002

A Study Of African American Fathers' Involvement With Their Preschool Children, Susan Rich

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Alienation And Race-Related Stress: A Comparison Of Clinical And Counseling Psychology Students Of African Descent, Kenya T. Humphries Jan 2002

Alienation And Race-Related Stress: A Comparison Of Clinical And Counseling Psychology Students Of African Descent, Kenya T. Humphries

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Families And Learning In Classified And Non-Classified First Graders, Howard Baigas Jan 2002

Families And Learning In Classified And Non-Classified First Graders, Howard Baigas

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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Role And Status Of Elderly In The Family : A Case Study In Kampung Sg. Kayu Ara, Yeong An Gan Jan 2002

Role And Status Of Elderly In The Family : A Case Study In Kampung Sg. Kayu Ara, Yeong An Gan

Student Works (2000-2009)

The purpose of this study is to understand the role and status of the respondents in the family as well as in the society and community. The study looks at among others, their health status; economic participation and contribution; and participation in social and other community activities. The result of this study shows that many older persons remain able and capable. Due to lack of activities at the local level, many older persons are compelled to retire to their own home. They are also ignorance about their own sickness especially when they have limited financial resources. Simple health checks and …

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Pemakaian Asas Astronomi Dalam Menentukan Arah Qiblat Di Malaysia : Suatu Pendekatan Hukum, Mohamad Amin Abu Bakar Jan 2002

Pemakaian Asas Astronomi Dalam Menentukan Arah Qiblat Di Malaysia : Suatu Pendekatan Hukum, Mohamad Amin Abu Bakar

Student Works (2000-2009)

This research is about the belief of native of Kelantan Society towards Nur Muhammad doctrine which is well-accepted doctrine amongst those who practice Islamic mysticism (Sufism) particularly in the Malay Archipelago. The purpose of this research is to see how far the impact of this doctrine on the religious belief of the native of the stated It is also aimed at seeing how much other philosophies, teachings and religious beliefs have absorbed into the Islamic belief resulting in the birth of various polemics in the religious practise among the native of Kelantan in particular. This research is divided into five …

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Pemikiran Abul A'La Al Maududi Dan Pembentukan Peradaban Islam Di Benua Kecil India, Osman Md. Rasip Jan 2002

Pemikiran Abul A'La Al Maududi Dan Pembentukan Peradaban Islam Di Benua Kecil India, Osman Md. Rasip

Student Works (2000-2009)

Disertasi ini menilai pemikiran dan sumbangan Maududi dalam peradaban Islam dan pendekatan-pendekatan yang dilaksanakan bagi pembentukan peradaban Islam khususnya di benua kecil India. Kajian ini akan memfokuskan kepada Liga aspek ulama Pertamanya latar belakang yang melatari suasana dan faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi pemikiran Maududi. Kedua, rnelihat pemikiran beliau mengenai pembentukan peradaban Islam serta yang yang terakhir adalah aktiviti Maududi bersama Jama'ati-i lslami dalam merealisasikan idea-idea beliau. Maududi dipilih memandangkan beliau mempunyai keistimewaan tersendiri mengenai idea dan pendekatan yang digunakan dalarn era kebangkitan Islam. Beliau berbeza dengan golongan modernis yang terlalu longgar dalarn usaha memajukan urnat Islam dengan menafikan sebahagian daripada hukum-hukum …

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Penglibatan Wanita Dalam Parti Politik Menurut Islam : Suatu Kajian Pemahamannya Di Kalangan Masyarakat Lembah Pantai, Aiedah Abdul Khalek Jan 2002

Penglibatan Wanita Dalam Parti Politik Menurut Islam : Suatu Kajian Pemahamannya Di Kalangan Masyarakat Lembah Pantai, Aiedah Abdul Khalek

Student Works (2000-2009)

Women's involvement in political parties in Islamic perspective is an issue which carries different interpretation amongst the Islamic scholars. Nevertheless, previous researches and data in this research have shown that most Islamic scholars recommend women's involvement in politicaI parties but subject to certain conditions. The author have a view that such recommendation given by Islam for women to involve in political parties is supposed to be understood by Muslim women themselves in particular and by Muslim society in general. Therefore, apart from looking into opinions and discussions of the scholars, this dissertation shall also dig into the extent of understanding …

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Peranan Agama Islam Dan Kesannya Ke Atas Perkembangan Peradaban Umat Islam Khususnya Di Alam Melayu, Zawiah Mat Jan 2002

Peranan Agama Islam Dan Kesannya Ke Atas Perkembangan Peradaban Umat Islam Khususnya Di Alam Melayu, Zawiah Mat

Student Works (2000-2009)

This six parts dissertation is on "The Role of Islam and its Impact on Muslim Civilization Specifically in the Malay World". In the first chapter, the author introduces as an introduction, its definition and the significance of this topic, so as to give the readers overall view on this topic. Analyzing books, dissertations and academics study of scholars and also using data accumulation and data analysis has produced this historical-based dissertation by. The author also justifies the three of objectives and the methods of this study. Accumulation data method is based on library-research and fieldwork. Fieldwork involves some archaeological works …

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Pemikiran Ali Shariati Tentang Ketamadunan, Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar Jan 2002

Pemikiran Ali Shariati Tentang Ketamadunan, Ros Aiza Mohd Mokhtar

Student Works (2000-2009)

Ali Shariati was a two dimensional civilization scholar. In one dimension, he was a firm believer of the tawhidul concept. On the hand, such belief does not prevent him for being receptive and open to modem ideas as well as positive values which he saw in his people's tradition, the West and Marxisme. He came up with a practical theory and concept of civilization, capable of predicting the future. And although he had a complete ideology serving as a foundation to civilization known as Islamology, he did not deny the role of intellectuals of the society as civilization builders. His …

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Adat Dalam Masyarakat Bidayuh : Peranan Dan Sumbangan Dalam Mencorakkan Tamadun Pribumi Sarawak, Siang Prede Jan 2002

Adat Dalam Masyarakat Bidayuh : Peranan Dan Sumbangan Dalam Mencorakkan Tamadun Pribumi Sarawak, Siang Prede

Student Works (2000-2009)

Civilization in indigenous society were either created from philosophy ideology or strong belief based on [adat] that has been practiced in their daily lives. Adat on the other hand was reflected through the act of individual behaviour or society, which they practiced it in every aspect of their lives. Adat would be meaningless if it does not have intensity and integrity. Therefore society, which lives without adat, is like lives without identity and cultures. ln this context, Civilization in indigenous society was reflected through their demeanour behaviour or action that does not deviate from their norms and values. For the …

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Pengaruh Falsafah Pascamoden Dalam Pemikiran Barat, Nafisiah Abdul Rahman Jan 2002

Pengaruh Falsafah Pascamoden Dalam Pemikiran Barat, Nafisiah Abdul Rahman

Student Works (2000-2009)

Postmodermisme is one of the idea which first discussed since the First World War. The prime development of the idea is obviously seen since the last three decades until now, especially in the aspects of epistemology, art, music and architecture. The development of the idea has urged the writer to study the pattern of this idea specially on how it adopts/spreads into the western thought. To complete this writing, the writer took nearly six months just to study on all relevant references of available resources before the writing began. All the references were borrowed from the main library of University …

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Penyesuaian Imigran Dalam Masyarakat Majmuk : Satu Kajian Ke Atas Peradaban Orang Cina Dalam Era Kemerdekaan Malaya, Jin Yih Ching Jan 2002

Penyesuaian Imigran Dalam Masyarakat Majmuk : Satu Kajian Ke Atas Peradaban Orang Cina Dalam Era Kemerdekaan Malaya, Jin Yih Ching

Student Works (2000-2009)

This dissertation aims to study about the civilizational adaptation of the Chinese immigrants from China to Malaya during the era of independence in Malaya. After migrating to Malaya between the late 19th century and early 20th century, the Chinese as the " torch-bearers" or inheritors of Chinese civilization were put in direct encounter with the indigenous people in Malaya. Thus, in orders to survive, the Chinese had to adjust themselves so as to be able to adapt to the new environment and adopt local lifestyles in solving their everyday problems of livelihood. The resulting of civilizational adaptation of the Chinese …

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Rawatan Kaunseling Terhadap Penagih Dadah Di Rumah Pengasih Kuala Lumpur : Satu Kajian Perbandingan Dengan Islam, Nik Asilah Nik Ali Jan 2002

Rawatan Kaunseling Terhadap Penagih Dadah Di Rumah Pengasih Kuala Lumpur : Satu Kajian Perbandingan Dengan Islam, Nik Asilah Nik Ali

Student Works (2000-2009)

In this research, the writer has attempted to observe and study the counseling approach to drug addicts specifically with the look out for questions and observation on the counselling carried out at Rumah Pengasih, Jalan Syers, Bukit Tungku, Kuala Lumpur. In this study, the writer has attempted to familiarise with the counselling procedures and techniques as well as to observe the problem etc. Besides that, through this research the writers has attempted to study whether the style of counselling carried out at Rumah Pengasih follows the Islamic approach or on the contrary. To unveil the said question, in this research …

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Bon Islam : Kajian Ke Atas Bon Mudharabah Cagamas, Rohayu Omar Jan 2002

Bon Islam : Kajian Ke Atas Bon Mudharabah Cagamas, Rohayu Omar

Student Works (2000-2009)

The emerging of Islamic bond in the Islamic financial system is arised from the impact of deep understanding and well received among the Islamic society towards the Islamic instrument. The Islamic bond is set up by a group of enthusiatic Islamic economist practice in finding alternative to replace the conventional bond which had been rooted long time in the financial economic system. Beside to fulfil the vital need of Islamic economic. Despite of having some progress which motivate the new era of Islamic financial system, there are some in the community who are not sure and untrustfully about the operation …

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Peranan Institusi Dakwah Dalam Menangani Masalah Murtad Di Lembah Klang, Norhafizah Musa Jan 2002

Peranan Institusi Dakwah Dalam Menangani Masalah Murtad Di Lembah Klang, Norhafizah Musa

Student Works (2000-2009)

The research discussed extend of misionary by the Missionary institutions in the Klang Valley 10 eradicate apostasy issue especially in the Klang Valley. Apostasy problem is the greatest degree of problem that can be fafed by a muslim. Based on media views and latest/uo to date reports by various parties, the rate of apostasy amongst muslims in the Klang Valley is increasing from time to time. Hence, this dissertation focused on two important aspect; First, to study the management and role of major Missionary institution such as JAKIM, JAWI JAIS, PERK.IM and ABIM in implementing their programs. 1n producing this …

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