FACTORS OF EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE IN THE PHENOMENON OF MASS HYSTERIA AMONG MUSLIM ADOLESCENTS
Faktor Gangguan Emosi dalam Fenomena Histeria Massa Remaja Muslim
Abstract
The phenomenon of mass hysteria is a longstanding social issue in Malaysia. Mass hysteria mostly occurs in school communities, dormitories, and factories. In Malaysia, this phenomenon is more frequently observed among Muslim adolescents in schools. The impact of mass hysteria results in various negative effects, especially on emotions and social harmony. The epidemic causes a panic and tense atmosphere, disrupting the course of school activities. Therefore, this study aims to identify the factors of emotional disturbance in the phenomenon of mass hysteria among Muslim adolescents in schools. The study uses a survey method with questionnaires as the research tool. The sample consists of 105 students who have experienced hysteria from several schools around the state of Selangor. The results show that mass hysteria incidents stem from moderate to high levels of stress and emotional disturbance, leading to hysterical behavior outbursts. The symptoms of hysteria exhibited reflect elements of confusion and disturbance in affective functioning. Additionally, the study has identified several types of emotional disturbances that can trigger the hysteria epidemic among Muslim adolescents, including guilt over past mistakes, pent-up feelings, imagining frightening scenarios, sadness, anxiety, stress, panic, and fear. The implications of this study can help schools address mass hysteria by identifying these emotional disturbance factors.
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