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- Title
PENGETAHUAN IBU BAPA DI KAWASAN DENGKIL BERKENAAN PEDOFILIA TERHADAP KANAK-KANAK.
- Authors
Aun, Nur Saadah Mohamad; Yusof, Siti Aishah Mohd
- Abstract
Children are often being victims of abuse, including pedophilia. Hence, the knowledge of parents is very important, especially in abusing children for sexual purposes such as pedophilia. This study conducted to explore knowledge of parents regarding pedophilia. The research design used was qualitative by using semi-structured interviews. Seven informants who were parents stayed in Dengkil town were interviewed. The data were analyzed by using thematic analysis to explore knowledge of parents regarding pedophilia against children. The results showed that the knowledge among parents were lack based on their respond to the term, the existence cases of pedophilia and the age of the target victims. This study also stated that the age of the victims was obtained based on their opinions and experiences in following up cases of pedophilia that have been reported on television, newspapers or the internet. The majority of the informants thought that children in primary schools have always been high-potential individuals as victim than adults due to their naïve attitude and lack of knowledge. Accordingly, the sensitivity in terms of parents' knowledge was very important to ensure the safety of children.
- Publication
e-BANGI Journal, 2017, Vol 12, Issue 3, p1
- ISSN
1985-3505
- Publication type
Article