Jamiah Manap, Arena Che Kassim, Mohammad Rezal Hamzah and Fazilah Idris
Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, Volume 21, Issue S, December 2013
Keywords: Professional virtues, positive parenting, parenting role model, motherhood, educational psychology
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Ibu Mithali is a national award bestowed to the best mothers in Malaysia. Research is conducted using Grounded Theory in qualitative research paradigm to explore their professional virtues as the role model to their children. Rich data are collected using semi-structured interviews, document analysis and observations. The research has discovered six main professional virtues of Ibu Mithali: hardworking; bravery; patience; healthy life style; cleanliness and punctuality. The virtues are pertinent to efficient family management, individual success, career development and community well-being. Thus, more researches should be conducted on successful people in the community as the positive role model and clear guidance of successful and meaningful life.
ISSN 1511-3701
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