Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion

Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion

<p>The National Service Training Programme better known as Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) was</p><p>launched by the government on the 16th of February 2004 to foster national unity and integration.</p><p>However, since its...

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Main Author: Jeffry Zakaria
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spelling oai:ir.upsi.edu.my:102622024-05-27 Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion 2012 Jeffry Zakaria GV Recreation Leisure <p>The National Service Training Programme better known as Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) was</p><p>launched by the government on the 16th of February 2004 to foster national unity and integration.</p><p>However, since its inception, no specific empirical study has been conducted on the physical</p><p>activity module (adventure-based activity) to measure the effectiveness of the programme in</p><p>improving the process of national unity and integration. Therefore, the present research attempts</p><p>to measure the effectiveness of physical activity module of the programme which consists of the</p><p>adventure-based activity curriculum and to study the effects of outdoor activities on team cohesion</p><p>among the participants of the programme at three camps namely, Tasik Meranti Camp, Tasoh Camp and</p><p>Guar Chenderai Camp in the state of Perlis, Malaysia. Pre and post-test were conducted in order to</p><p>investigate the effects of adventure-based activity towards cohesiveness among participants in</p><p>groups at the camps. The study also explores the influence of socio-demographic variables (age,</p><p>gender and place of residence), physical activities as well as interpersonal relationships among</p><p>the participants towards improving team IV</p><p>cohesion. Herein, respondents comprised of a total of 994 participants. A modified Group</p><p>Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) was used to collect the required data which was administered during</p><p>the pre and post-test at the respective camps. The GEQ measured four different dimensions: (1)</p><p>Group Integration-Task (GI-T), (2) Group Integration-Social (GI-S), (3) Individual Attractions to</p><p>the Group-Task (ATG T) and (4) Individual Attraction to the Group-Social (ATG-S). Among the four</p><p>sub scales, Individual Attractions to the Group-Task (ATG-T) was found to be most significant</p><p>while Group Integration-Task (GI-T) sub-scale were found to be not significantly different between</p><p>the pre and post-test. Nevertheless, after the physical activity curriculum at the camps was</p><p>accomplished, team cohesion was successfully developed in all sub-scales investigated. The data</p><p>collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The statistical</p><p>analysis of GEQ on the pre and post-test proved that team cohesion among the participants was</p><p>achieved and significantly different during pre and post-test. Concisely, it can be concluded that</p><p>the physical activity module (adventure-based activity) had increased the level of participants'</p><p>group cohesiveness and resulted in positive group binding. Participants showed shared vision and</p><p>unity of purpose, developed complementary roles and synergistic teamwork, displayed strong</p><p>internal leadership and effective communication. Overall, the present study found that physical</p><p>module (adventure based activity) in the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) was effective</p><p>in developing cohesion and integration among participants. The study also indicated that there was</p><p>a positive correlation between the Group Development Component</p><p>and the Theory of Group Development as propounded by Tuckman (1965).</p><p></p> 2012 thesis https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=10262 https://ir.upsi.edu.my/detailsg.php?det=10262 text eng closedAccess Masters Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris Fakulti Sains Sukan dan Kejurulatihan N/A
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Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion
description <p>The National Service Training Programme better known as Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (PLKN) was</p><p>launched by the government on the 16th of February 2004 to foster national unity and integration.</p><p>However, since its inception, no specific empirical study has been conducted on the physical</p><p>activity module (adventure-based activity) to measure the effectiveness of the programme in</p><p>improving the process of national unity and integration. Therefore, the present research attempts</p><p>to measure the effectiveness of physical activity module of the programme which consists of the</p><p>adventure-based activity curriculum and to study the effects of outdoor activities on team cohesion</p><p>among the participants of the programme at three camps namely, Tasik Meranti Camp, Tasoh Camp and</p><p>Guar Chenderai Camp in the state of Perlis, Malaysia. Pre and post-test were conducted in order to</p><p>investigate the effects of adventure-based activity towards cohesiveness among participants in</p><p>groups at the camps. The study also explores the influence of socio-demographic variables (age,</p><p>gender and place of residence), physical activities as well as interpersonal relationships among</p><p>the participants towards improving team IV</p><p>cohesion. Herein, respondents comprised of a total of 994 participants. A modified Group</p><p>Environment Questionnaire (GEQ) was used to collect the required data which was administered during</p><p>the pre and post-test at the respective camps. The GEQ measured four different dimensions: (1)</p><p>Group Integration-Task (GI-T), (2) Group Integration-Social (GI-S), (3) Individual Attractions to</p><p>the Group-Task (ATG T) and (4) Individual Attraction to the Group-Social (ATG-S). Among the four</p><p>sub scales, Individual Attractions to the Group-Task (ATG-T) was found to be most significant</p><p>while Group Integration-Task (GI-T) sub-scale were found to be not significantly different between</p><p>the pre and post-test. Nevertheless, after the physical activity curriculum at the camps was</p><p>accomplished, team cohesion was successfully developed in all sub-scales investigated. The data</p><p>collected was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS). The statistical</p><p>analysis of GEQ on the pre and post-test proved that team cohesion among the participants was</p><p>achieved and significantly different during pre and post-test. Concisely, it can be concluded that</p><p>the physical activity module (adventure-based activity) had increased the level of participants'</p><p>group cohesiveness and resulted in positive group binding. Participants showed shared vision and</p><p>unity of purpose, developed complementary roles and synergistic teamwork, displayed strong</p><p>internal leadership and effective communication. Overall, the present study found that physical</p><p>module (adventure based activity) in the National Service Training Programme (PLKN) was effective</p><p>in developing cohesion and integration among participants. The study also indicated that there was</p><p>a positive correlation between the Group Development Component</p><p>and the Theory of Group Development as propounded by Tuckman (1965).</p><p></p>
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author Jeffry Zakaria
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title Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion
title_short Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion
title_full Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion
title_fullStr Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion
title_full_unstemmed Impact of physical module (advanture-based activity) of Malaysia\'s National Service Training Programme on team cohesion
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