Prepared By :Kamarul Feihairuz b. Haron

Muhammad Akram b. NasaruddinAbdul Bari b. Ruslee

Muhammad Hanif b. SaharuddinKhairul Waliuddin b. Azmi

Background of The Study

A teenager, or teen, is a young person whose age falls within the range from thirteen

through nineteen (13–19). They are called teenagers because their age number ends in "teen". Someone aged 18 or 19 is also considered a young adult. Usage by ordinary people varies,

and also varies in different societies. Most societies traditionally had a formal ceremony to mark the change from childhood to adulthood. During puberty, rapid mental and physical development occurs (Wikipedia, 2013).

Secondary school in Malaysia is considered as high school. Students attend secondary school in the age of 13 and usually graduated on 17 (Wikipedia, 2013).

Statement of the Problem

Nowadays many teenagers are involved in social problem. From this problem, we want to figure out what are the cause and effect of social problem to secondary school students.

Purposes of the Study

This report is to access the result of a survey carried out among teenagers in secondary school to find out what kind of social problem they involved. This survey was carried out on 100 students from Sekolah Menengah Teknik Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. The students were both sexes and were asked.

Objectives of the Study To identify the type of social problems among teenagers.To determine the cause and effects of social problems among teenagers.To recommend a solution to solve social problems among teenagers.

Research Questions 

The following are the research question of the study. The question will help us to figure out the cause and effect of the social problem among teenagers in secondary school.

Significance of the Study

Based on the research, we will study the cause and effect of social problem. As we recognize the cause and effect of social problem, we will recommend ways to

overcome the problem.

Scope of Study

There were 100 respondents of this research. The respondents of this research were secondary students from Sekolah Menengah Teknik Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.

Definition of Social Problem

A social issue (also called a social problem or a social ill) is an issue that relates to society's perception of people's personal lives. Different societies have different perceptions and what may be "normal" behavior in one society may be a significant social issue in another society. (Wikipedia, 2013)

Introduction

This section discusses the methodology of the research. The main purpose of

the research was to investigate the social problems among secondary school

students between the ages of 13 – 17 year old. To asses and evaluate the social problem a set of questionnaire were distribute out to collect a sufficient amount of data.

Research InstrumentsTo obtain the result of the study, a set of questionnaires were built to collect the data. Various type of questions were asked such as

yes-no, listing and close- ended. The questionnaire consists of different sections which demographic questions, type of social problem, the factor influence.

Respondents of StudyThe respondent of the study were a secondary school student at Sekolah Teknik Setapak,

Kuala Lumpur. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed among them. A total of 100 respondents return the question, which consist about 60 male students and 40 female students.

Research Procedure

Before the actual data collection period, a pilot study was conducted to assess the reliability and validity of the research instrument. A total of 5 students were involved in the pilot study.

Data Analysis

To analyze the data, several variables were taken into considerations which are gender, type of social problem, factor that attract, and effect. The data were enter into the computer using Microsoft Excel software and the result were presented through frequency counts and statistical chart.

Introduction

DISCUSSION OF RESEARCH QUESTIONS

1)What type of social problems do the teenagers face?

SmokingIllegal racingGangsterism

2) What are the causes and effects of social problems among teenagers in secondary school in Malaysia?

Mass media - Tv,computer,internet Environment Friend and Family

EffectsPuts the future of country in jeopardy

3) What can be done to overcome the social problems among teenagers in secondary school in Malaysia?

Mass mediaselective of their materials ParentsHold a great influenceGood moral and religious upbringing SchoolEducation institutionPhilosophy of education : holistic

development of individuals