* Tak Jie Chan
Communication Department, Faculty of Business, Information & Human Sciences, Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Email: chan.tj@klust.edu.my
* Seng Lih Chung, Muhammad Anwar Md Lukman, Nur Ayuni Zahri, & Sheren Min Jun Che
Faculty of Applied Communication, Multimedia University, Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
Email: chunglouis95@gmail.com; Anwar.lukman@gmail.com; Ayunizahri04@gmail.com; chesheren09@gmail.com
* Mohd Feroz Shah De Costa Mohd Faris De Costa
Communication Department, Faculty of Business, Information & Human Sciences, Kuala Lumpur University of Science and Technology, Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.
Email: mohdferozshah@klust.edu.my
Abstract
Family communication patterns play a crucial role in shaping the self-esteem of adolescents; however, the previous studies that utilized the Family Communication Patterns (FCP) framework yield inconsistent results and are mainly focused on childhood or adulthood, but the transition stage of adolescent required further examination. Thus, this study aims to investigate the effects of family communication patterns (consensual, pluralistic, protective, and Laissez-faire) on adolescent self-esteem by focusing on university students. The study applied a quantitative research design and utilized purposive sampling to gather 163 valid respondents. The multiple regression results indicated that consensual and pluralistic, which are under the conversation domain of the FCP framework, are the predictors of self-esteem. However, protective and Laiseer-Faiz (conformity domain) do not. The study contributed to the application of FCPT and human communication psychology scholarship. The study urged the parent-focused initiatives to educate families on the value of fostering, encouraging, and open communication at home. Besides, universities can collaborate with external experts to conduct parental outreach programs, promoting the development of healthier family communication styles that indirectly will benefit students’ academic engagement and well-being.
Keyword: Investment Intention, Mutual Funds, Attitude, Subjective Norm, Perceived Behavioural Control, Financial Literacy, Risk Tolerance.
003-CTJv2