GGGB5683 ASAS KAUNSELING & PENGURUSAN BAKAT 2

Summary

This presentation discusses the rising issue of smoking and vaping among students, focusing on the role of counselors in addressing these challenges. Factors such as peer influence, curiosity, and lack of parental attention are highlighted as key contributors. The negative effects on students' health, social development, and academic performance are emphasized. Counselors play a crucial role in providing emotional support and awareness through individual and group counseling, alongside school and community efforts. The presentation also stresses the importance of education, parental involvement, and stricter regulations to combat this growing problem.

Takeaways

• 😀 The increasing prevalence of smoking and vaping among school students is a growing concern, with statistics showing a rise in usage over the years.
• 😀 Curiosity during adolescence, along with the desire to fit in socially, often leads teens to experiment with smoking and vaping.
• 😀 Peer influence plays a significant role in encouraging unhealthy behaviors, like smoking and vaping, among teenagers.
• 😀 Parental neglect and lack of attention can push children toward unhealthy coping mechanisms, including smoking and vaping.
• 😀 Social media and mass media, including celebrities endorsing smoking or vaping, contribute to normalizing these behaviors among teens.
• 😀 The negative impact of smoking and vaping on students' social development includes isolation and strained relationships with family and teachers.
• 😀 Academic performance is also adversely affected, with students who engage in smoking or vaping showing reduced focus and poor discipline.
• 😀 School counselors play a crucial role in helping students address emotional and psychological issues tied to smoking and vaping through individual and group counseling.
• 😀 Collaboration between school counselors, parents, the community, and health authorities (KKM) is vital in addressing this issue effectively.
• 😀 Preventive education programs aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of smoking and vaping are essential to forming strong resistance against negative peer pressure.
• 😀 Strengthened enforcement of laws regulating the sale and promotion of vaping products, especially near schools, is necessary to prevent access to minors.

Q & A

What is the main topic of the presentation?

The main topic of the presentation is the role of counselors in addressing the issue of smoking and vaping among students, focusing on the social and academic effects.

What statistics highlight the increasing use of e-cigarettes (vaping) among students in Malaysia?

According to statistics from the Ministry of Education, Malaysia, the number of students using e-cigarettes (vaping) increased from 19,450 in 2024 to 20,000 by February 2025.

What are the primary factors influencing students to start smoking or vaping?

The primary factors include curiosity, peer pressure, the desire to fit in, and the misconception that vaping is safer than smoking. Family dynamics, lack of attention from parents, and media influence also contribute.

How do social media and media in general affect student behavior related to smoking and vaping?

Social media and mass media often portray celebrities engaging in unhealthy behaviors, like smoking and vaping, which makes it more likely for students to imitate these behaviors. This is further amplified by the easy access to such content through modern gadgets.

How does smoking and vaping impact students' social and academic development?

Smoking and vaping negatively affect students' social lives by leading to isolation and strained relationships with peers, family, and teachers. Academically, it causes decreased focus, poor academic performance, and behavioral problems.

What role do counselors play in addressing the issue of smoking and vaping among students?

Counselors play a crucial role by providing individual and group counseling, raising awareness about the risks of smoking and vaping, and using therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy to change students' attitudes and behaviors.

How can the school community support counselors in dealing with the vaping and smoking issue?

The school community can support counselors by organizing awareness programs, conducting workshops, and implementing preventive measures such as spot checks for vaping products and promoting a smoke-free school environment.

Why is collaboration with parents and the community necessary in addressing this issue?

Collaboration with parents and the community is essential as they can help monitor students' behavior, provide emotional support, and be active participants in prevention programs, ensuring that students receive consistent messages about the dangers of smoking and vaping.

What steps should the Ministry of Health (KKM) take in tackling this issue?

The Ministry of Health should collaborate with schools and counselors to conduct awareness campaigns, provide information on the health risks of vaping and smoking, and offer smoking cessation programs. They can also intervene when students show signs of severe addiction by offering specialized medical help.

What are some proposed strategies to prevent smoking and vaping among students?

Proposed strategies include individual counseling, prevention education programs, collaboration with parents and the community, and stricter enforcement of laws regulating the sale and promotion of vaping products, especially near schools.