The Role of Social Innovation in Promoting Sustainable Development at Al-Balqa Applied University

Abstract

This research aimed to identify the impact of social innovation in its dimensions (increasing social capabilities, community need, changes in social relations) on sustainable development in its dimensions (environmental, economic, social, and technological). It also aimed to identify the level of social innovation at Al-Balqa Applied University and the level of sustainable development at the university. The study uses the descriptive analytical approach, with the questionnaire as the study tool.The study sample, which was drawn from the study population in a simple random way, reached (150) faculty members at Al-Balqa Applied University.The results showed that the levels of social innovation and sustainable development at Al-Balqa Applied University were average. The results also showed a statistically significant effect at a significant level (α ≤ 0.05) for social innovation in terms of its dimensions (increasing social capabilities, societal need, changes in social relations) on sustainable development in terms of its dimensions (environmental, economic, social, and technological) at Al-Balqa Applied University. The research recommended preparing and conducting courses, seminars, and workshops on an ongoing and periodic basis for employees, especially with regard to developments in social innovation.