Determining Effective Reinforcement Activities for Addressing Adolescent Self-Concept with Disciplinary Issues: A Fuzzy Delphi method approach

Nurul Fazzuan Khalid; Syed Mohamad Syed Abdullah; Nor Shafrin Ahmad; Akrimi Maswa Sahell

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6358

Authors

Nurul Fazzuan Khalid Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Syed Mohamad Syed Abdullah Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Nor Shafrin Ahmad Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia
Akrimi Maswa Sahell Pusat Pengajian Ilmu Pendidikan, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10iSI24.6358

Keywords:

Adolescent Self-Concept, Disciplinary Interventions, Fuzzy Delphi Method, Reinforcement Activities

Abstract

This study employs the Fuzzy Delphi Method to identify effective reinforcement activities for enhancing self-concept in adolescents with disciplinary issues. A panel of five experts evaluated ten items, achieving strong consensus across all criteria. Defuzzification values ranged from 0.88 to 0.98, indicating high agreement. The findings provide a reliable framework for developing strategies to address adolescents’ self-concept in disciplinary contexts. The study highlights the potential of targeted interventions in improving both self-perception and behavior among adolescents. Future research directions include practical implementation, longitudinal studies, and exploration of cultural variations in the applicability of these reinforcement activities.

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