Factors influencing confidence in the government during Tun Dr Mahathir’s leadership era among industrial workers

A.Manaf, Aini Maznina and Tengku Mohd Azzman, Tengku Siti Aisha and Idid, Syed Arabi (2021) Factors influencing confidence in the government during Tun Dr Mahathir’s leadership era among industrial workers. Jurnal Komunikasi: Malaysia Journal of Communication, 37 (4). pp. 142-160. ISSN 2289-151X E-ISSN 2289-1528

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Abstract

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was seen as an influential leader when, for the second time in his political life, he was appointed as the Prime Minister of Malaysia at the age of 94 years old. Despite his age, he managed to garner strong support for his leadership when he took over the government following the country’s 14th general election (GE14) in May 2018. Nonetheless, little is known about what contributed to public confidence in the government during his leadership tenure. This paper uses leadership trait theory to discuss the factors influencing public confidence in the government’s capability in managing the country during Tun Dr Mahathir’s tenure as the prime minister. This study is part of a larger study that examines media use, political behavior, and well-being of industrial workers in Malaysia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to 475 industrial workers in Malaysia to gauge their perception of the factors contributing to their confidence in the government led by Tun Dr Mahathir. Overall, the findings revealed positive relationships between perception of the condition of the country, Tun Dr Mahathir’s leadership, and confidence in the government. However, no significant relationship was found between media use and public confidence in the government. Implications of leadership trait theory are also discussed.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3158/95968
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Industrial workers, leadership trait theory, media use, public confidence, Tun Dr Mahathir
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Communication
Depositing User:	Aini Maznina A.Manaf
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2022 11:27
Last Modified:	11 Feb 2022 09:39
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95968

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