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The Perceived Value of Risk Reduction Programs in High-Risk Areas in Malaysia
Seuk Yen Phoong1, Seuk Wai Phoong2, Xi Zhu2
1Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, Tanjung Malim, Perak, Malaysia.
Journal of Psychoactive Drugs
|August 2, 2026
Summary
Drug prevention programs in Malaysia are most effective when they build emotional and social support, not just provide information. Community-based approaches focusing on psychosocial well-being significantly impact participants.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Substance Abuse Prevention
- Social Psychology
Background:
- High-risk areas in Malaysia face significant challenges with drug-related crime.
- Existing drug prevention strategies often focus on information dissemination or enforcement.
- The perceived value of interventions is crucial for their effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the perceived value of various drug prevention activities in Malaysian high-risk areas.
- To determine the correlation between different types of perceived value (functional, emotional, social) and program effectiveness.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for improving drug prevention interventions.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative, cross-sectional survey design.
- Involved 332 participants from seven high-risk regions in Peninsular Malaysia.
- Assessed participant perceptions of counseling, outreach, workshops, and programs.
Main Results:
- Emotional and social values demonstrated a strong positive correlation with program effectiveness.
- Functional value showed only a marginal influence on the perceived effectiveness of drug prevention activities.
- Community-based interventions emphasizing emotional support and social cohesion were more impactful.
Conclusions:
- Perceived value theory is applicable to substance abuse prevention contexts.
- Policy approaches should prioritize psychosocial support mechanisms over purely information-driven or enforcement-focused strategies.
- Future research should explore longitudinal studies across diverse regions to assess sustainability and adaptability.
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