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0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

The research done about the problems faced by adult students when furthering their studies. We do the research to find out and make recommendation how to overcome the problems. Most of the individual now like to further their studies. They looked out for many sources to upgrade their selves. In Malaysia, there are many institution offer further studies to the working adults. There are many courses available such as full time and part time. Most of Malaysian likes to further studies in masters, PhD, degree, PKPG, SPACE and others. Most adults prefer to further their studies in part time. They like to spend more time with their family, able to get full salary, manage their time between family and studies.

1.2 Statement of Problems.

The research to investigate and find out the problems faced by adult students when furthering their studies.

1.3 Purpose of the Study The research about problems faced by adult students when furthering their studies done to identify the main problems and the way to overcome it. 1.4 Objectives of the Study http://tangkapgambar.blogspot.com/

The objectives of this study are: 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 Problems faced by adult students when furthering their studies. The efforts of the problem on students. Make a recommendation how to overcome these problems

1.5 Research Questions Why adult student furthering their studies? How they furthering their studies? What is the main problem faced by adult student when they furthering their studies? How they manage their studies? 1.6 Significance of the study 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.6.3 The students able to solve their problem The KPM/BPG will reduce the item of course or the cost of course Evaluate the result of the research to submit to the head of the department

1.7 Scope of the Study The findings of the study are important to find out the main problem faced by adult students when furthering their studies. UTM students be scope for the research.

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2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 The History of Adult Students. In Malaysia, there are many institution offer further studies to the working adults. There are many courses available such as full time and part time. Most of Malaysian likes to further studies in masters, PhD, degree, PKPG, SPACE and others. Most adults prefer to further their studies in part time. They like to spend more time with their family, able to get full salary, manage their time between family and studies.

2.2 The Major Problems Faced by Adult Students Most of the adult students face financial problems when furthering their studies.

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3.0 Research Methodology

3.1 Introduction The main purpose of the research is to investigate and find out the problems faced by adult students when furthering their studies. To evaluate and assess, 20 students from UTM, Skudai are chosen. Data for the research were collected through questionnaire. 3.2 Research Instrument There are eleven questions were prepared in questionnaire to answers by respondents.

3.3 Respondents of the Study

The respondents of the studies are 20 students from the UTM , Skudai . 3.4 Research Procedure Questionnaires were distributed at various location in campus. 3.5 Data Analysis To analysis data, the 11 variables were taken to identify the problems. The information were transcribed, and data tabulated in tables.

4.0 FINDING AND DISCUSSION http://tangkapgambar.blogspot.com/

4.1

Description of Data 4.1.1 Section A : Demografic Profile

Table 4.1.1.1 Number of adult students according gender N = 20

1. Gender Frequency Male Female Average 17 3 20 Pecentage 85 15 100

The analysis of the data in table 4.1.1.1 shows that 17 adult students are male and 3 of them are male.

Female 15% Male Female Male 85%

Figure 4.1.1.1: Percentage Respondents According Gender Table 4.1.1.2 Number of adult students according age N = 20 http://tangkapgambar.blogspot.com/

2. Age Frequency 25 - 30 31- 35 36 -40 More than 46 12 5 2 0 Pecentage 60 25 10 0

The findings in Table 4.1.1.2 show that twelve students are in twenty five to thirty years old group, five students are in thirty one to thirty five years old group and two students are in thirty until thirty six years group.

36-40 46++ 11% 0% 31-35 26%

25-30 31-35 25-30 63% 36-40 46++

Figure 4.1.1 2: Percentage Respondents According Age

Table 4.1.1.3 Present qualification by adult student N = 20

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3. Present Qualification Frequency Diploma Degree Master PhD 14 0 6 2 Pecentage 70 0 30 0

From the analysis of the data in table 4.1.1.3, it can be concluded that fourteen students already have diploma, six of them have master and two have PhD.

Master 30% Degree 0%

PhD 0%

Diploma 70%

Diploma Degree Master PhD

Figure 4.1.1. 3: Percentage Respondents According Present Qualification Table 4.1.1.4 Number of students according occupation N = 20

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4. Occupation Frequency Public sector Private sector Own business 16 4 0 Percentage 80 20 0

The analysis of the data in Table 4.1.1.4 shows that sixteen of the respondent work in public sectors and four of them work in private sector.

Private Sector 15%

Own Busniness 0%

Public Sector Private Sector Own Busniness

Public Sector 85%

Figure 4.1.1.4: Percentage Respondents According Occuption

Table 4.1.1.5 Number of students according income N = 20 5. Income http://tangkapgambar.blogspot.com/

Frequency RM 1000-2000 RM2001-3000 More than RM 3000 20 0 0

Percentage 100 0 0

The findings in Table 4.1.1.5 show that majority of the students (twenty of the student) earn income RM one thousand to two thousand per month.

RM 20013000 0%

RM 10002000 100%

RM 10002000 RM 20013000

Figure 4.1.1. 5: Percentage Respondents According Income

Table 4.1.1.6 Number of students according race N = 20

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Race Frequency 14 0 0 6 Pecentage 70 0 0 30

Malay Chinese Indian Others

The analysis of the data in table 4.1.1.6 shows that fourteen students are Malay and six of them are from others race such as Somalia, Arab and Cameron.

Others 30% Chinese 0%

Indian 0%

Malay 70%

Malay Chinese Indian Others

Figure 4.1.1. 6: Percentage Respondents According Race

Table 4.1.1.7 Types of program by adult students N = 20 6. Types of program

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Frequency Full time Part time 20 0

Percentage 100 0

From the analysis of the data in Table 4.1.1.7, it can be concluded that majority of the respondents choose to further study in full time course.

Part Time 0% Full Time Part Time Full Time 100%

Figure 4.1.1.7: Percentage Respondents According Types of Program.

Table 4.1.1 .8 Course of program chosen by adult students N = 20

8.Course of program

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Frequency Degree Master PhD 14 3 3

Percentage 70 15 15

The findings in table 3.3.1.8 show that fourteen students stated that they had chosen to do degree course, three of them had chosen master course and another three choose PhD course.

Master 15%

PhD 15%

Degree 70%

Degree Master PhD

Figure 4.1.1. 8: Percentage Respondents According Program Chosen

4.1.2. Section B : Problem Faced by student when furthering their studies. 4.1.2.1.

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Strongly Agree Frequency % 1 0 0 2 7 35 3 3 15 4 8 40 5 6 30 6 7 35 7 4 20 8 5 25 9 4 20 Average 22

Item

Agree Frequency 4 10 13 9 13 13 13 12 14

% 20 50 65 45 65 65 65 60 70 54.5

Disagree Frequency 13 3 4 3 1 0 3 2 2

Strongly Disagree % Frequency % 65 3 15 15 0 0 20 0 0 15 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 0 10 1 5 10 0 0 19.5 4

Total 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 100

Item 1 : I cant concentrate on my studies Strongly Disagree 15% Strongly Agree 0%

Agree 20%

Disagree 65%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Figure 4.1.2.1.1 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 1 Item 2 : I miss my family

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Disagree 15%

Strongly Disagree 0% Strongly Agree 35% Agree 50%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Figure 4.1.2.1.2 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 2 Item 3 : I face financial problem
Strongly Disagree Strongly Disagree 0% Agree 20% 15%

Figure 4.1.2.1.3 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 3

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Agree 65%

Strongly Disagree

Item 4 : I seldom go back to my home town

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Strongly Disagree 17% Disagree 13% Agree 37%

Strongly Agree 33%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Figure 4.1.2.1.4 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 4

Item 5 : Im able to manage time between my family and studies Strongly Disagree Disagree 0% 5% Strongly Agree 30% Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Agree 65%

Figure 4.1.2.1.5 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 5

Item 6 : My family gives full encouragement

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Disagree 5%

Strongly Disagree 0% Strongly Agree 33%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Agree 62%

Figure 4.1.2.1.6 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 6

Item 7 : Im able to work well with other course mates

Disagree 15%

Strongly Disagree 0%

Strongly Agree 20%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Agree 65%

Strongly Disagree

Figure 4.1.2.1.7 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 7

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Item 8 : I can submit my assignment on time Strongly Disagree Strongly Disagree 5% Agree 10% 25%

Agree 60%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Figure 4.1.2.1.8 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 8

Item 9 : Im able to cooperate with group members when doing assignment

Strongly Disagree 17% Disagree 8%

Strongly Agree 17%

Strongly Agree Agree Disagree

Agree 58%

Strongly Disagree

Figure 4.1.2.1.9 : Percentage Answers of Respondents for Item 9.

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Frequency Financial Problem Lack of concentration Lack of support from family Others 15 4 0 1

Percentage 75 20 0 5

Others 5% Lack of Support from family 0% Lack of Concentrration 20% Financal Problem 75%

Financal Problem Lack of Concentrr ation Lack of Support from family Others

Figure 4.1.3.1: The Main Problem Faced By Adult Student.

4.1.3.2 The main reason.

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Frequency To get a degree qualification For self satisfaction To get away from school Other 16 2 1 1

Percentage 80 10 5 5
To get a degree qualification For self satisfaction

To gate away from school 5% Other 5% To get a degree qualification 80% For self satisfaction 10%

to gate away from school Other

Figure 4.1.3.2: The Main Reson Faced By Adult Student.

4.2 FINDING AND DISCUSSION http://tangkapgambar.blogspot.com/

This section will discuss the findings of the study on problems faced by adult student when furthering their studies. The findings are presented in the form of pie chart found from a survey received from 20 adult student from UTM Skudai. Below are the finding of the study. 4.2.1. The main problems faced by adult student

Lack of Support from family, 0 Lack of Concentrration, 20

Others, 5

Financal Problem Lack of Concentrration Lack of Support from family Others

Financal Problem, 75

Figure 4.2.1 : The Main Problem Faced By Adult Student. Figure 4.2.1 Shows the types of main problems faced by adult students when furthering their studies. Majority of the respondent (75 percent) stated that they faced financial problem. Another 20 percent said lack of concentration and 5 percent stated other problem faced by them such as time management and policy of University. Based on figure 1, the result clearly shows that financial problem is the main problem. Faced by adult students. There are several factors that influence this situation. Full time course student got half payment from their monthly salary. They have to divide the money for transportation fees,

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support their family such as children school expenses and support the cost of project paper, thesis and other usage in campus life. There are several factors that make adult students lack of concentration in their studies. In generally, they always went back to their home town. Most of them went back weekly especially for married students. They also miss their family when stay at university. The time management was the least main problem. They can submit assignment on time clearly shows that majority of them can properly managed their time between studies and their family. Apart from that, a student stated that university policy was the main problem which delay his thesis submission process. Financial problem and lack of concentration are the two main problem to be considered when furthering the study among the adult students. 5.0 CONCLUSION This research investigated problem faced by adult student when furthering their studies among University Technology Malaysia, Skudai. Primary data were collected by randomly distributing questionnaire to 20 students. As mentioned earlier in the introduction, the purpose of the study was to investigated the main problem faced by adult students when furthering their studies, effect of the problem on adult students and a recommendation to overcome these problems. The following conclusion can be drawn based on the findings of the study: 5.1 This study has shown that financial is the main problem faced by adult students when furthering their studies compare to other problem. 5.2 Lack of concentration is another problem faced by them especially for married respondent. 5.3 Lastly, time management is the smallest problem faced by adult students . http://tangkapgambar.blogspot.com/

The result of this study indicate that financial and lack of concentration are two main problem faced by adult students. However, these findings are only true for University Technology Malaysia adult students and cannot be generalized to other university adult students. The same study needs to be conducted with students from other universities to see if there are any similarities main problem faced by adult students when furthering their studies. 6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS 6.1 Recommendations based of finding.

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