EMPATHY, PROFESSIONAL VALUE AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES OF LIFE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS AT A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN SELANGOR Work stress and burnout are common among healthcare workers, including nursing students, due to heavy workloads and long-term exposure to patient care. Adaptation of empathy and professional values can affect the quality of life among nursing students. This study aimed to determine the relationship between empathy, nursing professional value, and professional quality of life (ProQOL) among nursing students at a public university in Selangor. A cross-sectional study was done using purposive sampling, and 128 nursing students from UiTM Puncak Alam were recruited to participate in this study. Students completed a self-report online questionnaire that included the Jefferson Scale of Empathy, the Nursing Professional Values Scale, and the Professional Quality of Life Scale. The finding shows that students reported a higher level of nursing professional value, an average level of empathy, and a medium level of ProQOL. A fair, positive correlation exists between empathy and nursing professional value (r = 0.309, p < 0.01). Empathy and professional values are essential for fostering resilience and reducing burnout among nursing students in clinical settings. Self-awareness and a firm grasp of these values help mitigate compassion fatigue and negative workplace patterns, promoting emotional well-being and high-quality care.

INTERNET ADDICTION AND DEPRESSION AMONG ADOLESCENTS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN PUNCAK ALAM: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY The global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has led to substantial disruptions on a worldwide scale. People all over the world were expected to face a variety of mental health issues during this outbreak. Internet addiction may become a serious problem among adolescents, especially during online distance learning. Assessing adolescents' heavy Internet use is crucial for determining their psychological health. Thus, this study aimed to determine the level of internet addiction and depression among adolescents in Puncak Alam, Selangor, during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 174 respondents aged 13 to 17. The convenience sampling method was employed, where respondents completed questionnaires comprising eight items related to demographic information, 19 items based on the Internet Addiction Test (IAT), and 10 items related to the Depression scale, all specific to the COVID-19 pandemic period. The study revealed that 36.8% of respondents exhibited a mild level of Internet addiction, and 45.5% displayed a mild level of depression. A statistically significant (p = 0.01) yet weak positive correlation (r = 0.195) was identified between Internet addiction and depression, indicating that as Internet addiction increases, so does the level of depression, albeit weakly. These findings highlight the presence of mild Internet addiction and depression among adolescents. In the wake of the pandemic, it becomes crucial to tackle these issues through focused interventions and continuous research, aiming to bolster the mental health of young individuals in this digital era.