Social Issues In Malaysia and Its Effect to the Country
I am a proud Malaysian. Even if that's the case, i can't deny that Malaysia is indeed full of its own issues, in tgis case, it is the social issues. Most of it that you might be familiar with or even experienced it yourself. Here are some that i think is quite major in Malaysia.
High Rate Of Unemployment Among Graduates
The cause of unemployed graduates nowadays is lack of necessary skills needed by employers. These happened because of the fact that they are spoiled. Those skills such as soft skills which are lacking in graduates. More about teenagers and soft skills in my previous post. In addition, there is an increase of competitiveness in the labor market. The work environment nowadays require graduates to have some work experiences in order to the requirement of qualified employee. Besides that, incompatibility in the knowledge acquired in higher education institution is one of the factor. The number of unemployed female graduates is much higher in comparison male graduates. Moreover, those graduates with essential skills are more preferable compared to them who does not have any skills. They also should have proficiency in English. Other than that, university graduates have to possess their interpersonal skills in order to decrease the number of unemployment among them.
Alcohol Abuse among Teenagers
Teenagers who abuse alcohol increase their risk of negative health effects because their organs, brain and mental capabilities are still growing. There are few most notable negative effects of alcohol abuse on teens, such as:
(i) Addiction and dependence
Studies prove that the younger a person is when they start drinking the more likely they are to develop a problem with alcohol. In fact, people who reported drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who started drinking later in life.
(ii)Brain damage.
Heavy drinking among teens over many years can result in serious mental disorders or permanent, irreversible damage to the brain or nervous system. According to the American Medical Association, scientific evidence suggests that even modest alcohol consumption in adolescence can result in permanent brain damage.
(iii) Car accidents
When they consume too much alcohol, car accidents do happen. Alcohol-related traffic accidents are a major cause of death among teens. A recent study showed that 28 percent of 15- to 20-year-old drivers who were killed in car crashes had been drinking. Alcohol is often a gateway drug to other illicit substances. Teens that drink are more likely than non-drinking teens to use other drugs like marijuana, cocaine, Ecstasy or heroin.
Drug Abuse among Teenagers
Young people engage in drug use for different reasons than do adults, and as such, they need different treatment methods to help them break the cycle of addiction. Some of the root causes and co-occurring issues that are addressed in teen-specific drug rehab include:
(i) Peer Pressure
A young person’s social group plays an incredibly important role in the choices they make. Being involved with a circle of friends that experiments with drugs makes the individual much more likely to take part in that behavior themselves.
(ii) Self-image issues
The cause of many problems among teenagers, including drug addiction, alcohol addiction and eating disorders, coping with a poor sense of self can lead to escapist behavior that includes substance abuse.
(iii) Problems at Home
Many teenagers turn to drugs as a means of escaping their problems at home. This is most common in families where there is physical abuse, sexual abuse or other forms of neglect and conflict.
(iv) Co-occurring disorders
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and eating disorders are among the most common mental health disorders among teens that co-occur with drug abuse and addiction. These problems will need to be addressed at the same time that drug abuse is treated in order to achieve optimum success.
Baby Abortion among Teenagers
Abortion means termination of pregnancy, it can either be spontaneous or induced. Spontaneous is known as miscarriage, while induced simply means termination of a pregnancy which is planned. Recently, the statistics have shown an increase in abortion
rate year after year. Abortion can cause by social, economic or pregnant women health condition as well. To make the topic interesting, i found a story of a girl who had involved herself in baby abortion.
Teen Suicide
Causes of teenage suicide can be difficult to pinpoint and may involve several factors. Teens go through a vulnerable period at this stage in their lives. No matter how small or big their problems, their troubles may feel unbearable or overwhelming. Noticeable changes in behavior, such as withdrawal from friends and family or violent and aggressive behavior, are among the many signs of potential teen suicide, but parents and mental health care providers also need to understand the causes of suicide in teens for effective prevention.
Believe or not, i've encountered many cases of suicidal attempts. Thank god those are just attempts and i was able to stop them. And most of them said that they feel like the act of ending their lives is more painless than dying, hence the attempts. Through these experiences, i realize that we should pay more attention to those around us because some hide away their feelings and ended up consuming themselves with these pointless act.
That's all for today, untill next time.
XOXO -sunflower-
High Rate Of Unemployment Among Graduates
The cause of unemployed graduates nowadays is lack of necessary skills needed by employers. These happened because of the fact that they are spoiled. Those skills such as soft skills which are lacking in graduates. More about teenagers and soft skills in my previous post. In addition, there is an increase of competitiveness in the labor market. The work environment nowadays require graduates to have some work experiences in order to the requirement of qualified employee. Besides that, incompatibility in the knowledge acquired in higher education institution is one of the factor. The number of unemployed female graduates is much higher in comparison male graduates. Moreover, those graduates with essential skills are more preferable compared to them who does not have any skills. They also should have proficiency in English. Other than that, university graduates have to possess their interpersonal skills in order to decrease the number of unemployment among them.
Alcohol Abuse among Teenagers
Teenagers who abuse alcohol increase their risk of negative health effects because their organs, brain and mental capabilities are still growing. There are few most notable negative effects of alcohol abuse on teens, such as:
(i) Addiction and dependence
Studies prove that the younger a person is when they start drinking the more likely they are to develop a problem with alcohol. In fact, people who reported drinking before the age of 15 are four times more likely to become dependent on alcohol than those who started drinking later in life.
(ii)Brain damage.
Heavy drinking among teens over many years can result in serious mental disorders or permanent, irreversible damage to the brain or nervous system. According to the American Medical Association, scientific evidence suggests that even modest alcohol consumption in adolescence can result in permanent brain damage.
(iii) Car accidents
When they consume too much alcohol, car accidents do happen. Alcohol-related traffic accidents are a major cause of death among teens. A recent study showed that 28 percent of 15- to 20-year-old drivers who were killed in car crashes had been drinking. Alcohol is often a gateway drug to other illicit substances. Teens that drink are more likely than non-drinking teens to use other drugs like marijuana, cocaine, Ecstasy or heroin.
Drug Abuse among Teenagers
Young people engage in drug use for different reasons than do adults, and as such, they need different treatment methods to help them break the cycle of addiction. Some of the root causes and co-occurring issues that are addressed in teen-specific drug rehab include:
(i) Peer Pressure
A young person’s social group plays an incredibly important role in the choices they make. Being involved with a circle of friends that experiments with drugs makes the individual much more likely to take part in that behavior themselves.
(ii) Self-image issues
The cause of many problems among teenagers, including drug addiction, alcohol addiction and eating disorders, coping with a poor sense of self can lead to escapist behavior that includes substance abuse.
(iii) Problems at Home
Many teenagers turn to drugs as a means of escaping their problems at home. This is most common in families where there is physical abuse, sexual abuse or other forms of neglect and conflict.
(iv) Co-occurring disorders
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression and eating disorders are among the most common mental health disorders among teens that co-occur with drug abuse and addiction. These problems will need to be addressed at the same time that drug abuse is treated in order to achieve optimum success.
Baby Abortion among Teenagers
Abortion means termination of pregnancy, it can either be spontaneous or induced. Spontaneous is known as miscarriage, while induced simply means termination of a pregnancy which is planned. Recently, the statistics have shown an increase in abortion
rate year after year. Abortion can cause by social, economic or pregnant women health condition as well. To make the topic interesting, i found a story of a girl who had involved herself in baby abortion.
Teen Suicide
Causes of teenage suicide can be difficult to pinpoint and may involve several factors. Teens go through a vulnerable period at this stage in their lives. No matter how small or big their problems, their troubles may feel unbearable or overwhelming. Noticeable changes in behavior, such as withdrawal from friends and family or violent and aggressive behavior, are among the many signs of potential teen suicide, but parents and mental health care providers also need to understand the causes of suicide in teens for effective prevention.
Believe or not, i've encountered many cases of suicidal attempts. Thank god those are just attempts and i was able to stop them. And most of them said that they feel like the act of ending their lives is more painless than dying, hence the attempts. Through these experiences, i realize that we should pay more attention to those around us because some hide away their feelings and ended up consuming themselves with these pointless act.
That's all for today, untill next time.
XOXO -sunflower-
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