SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FOR DEVELOPING MALAYSIA MADANI: THE IMPACT OF GENDER AND RESIDENTIAL AREA ON STUDENT LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP AND DEMOCRATISATION IN ISLAMIC UNIVERSITIES

• Published in: Journal of Lifestyle and SDG'S Review
• Main Author: Johari M.E.; Mokhtar W.K.A.W.; Ibrahim A.; Anas N.; Ahyar; Jalil M.S.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Editora Alumni In 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85207834300&doi=10.47172%2f2965-730X.SDGsReview.v4.n04.pe02406&partnerID=40&md5=fff492c6437bbc3f1fb95b4e1bdfbcf3

Introduction: The impact of gender and residential area on student leadership, citizenship, and democratization in Malaysian Islamic universities is a key but underexplored area within the Sustainable Development Goals for advancing the Malaysia Madani agenda. Objective: This study aims to assess how gender and residential area influence student interactions in leadership, citizenship, and democratization activities in Islamic universities. Theoretical Framework: The framework suggests that student gender and residential area may affect their involvement in leadership and civic engagement, exploring the relationship between these factors and student participation. Method: Data was collected from 593 randomly selected students across three Islamic universities using questionnaires. Analysis was conducted using SPSS version 26, with T-tests comparing groups by gender and residential area. Results: No significant gender differences were found in leadership and citizenship, though females rated slightly lower in democratization. Urban students outperformed rural students in democratization, with no major differences in leadership or citizenship by residential area. Implications: These findings can inform policies that promote equitable and inclusive educational experiences in Malaysian Islamic universities. Originality/Value: This study uniquely examines the influence of gender and residential area on student leadership, citizenship, and democratization in Islamic universities, filling a research gap and offering insights for shaping inclusive educational policies. © 2024, Editora Alumni In. All rights reserved.