Youth Interest Research Articles

Evaluating factors influencing youth participation in agricultural enterprises: Implications for food security and agribusiness

Background: Agriculture is crucial for economic growth, yet youth engagement in agricultural enterprises is declining due to concerns related to perceived profitability, resource access, and social stigmas. Understanding these determinants is vital for fostering youth interest in agriculture and promoting sustainable rural development and food security.Aim: This study examines the factors affecting youth engagement in agricultural enterprises in Umzimvubu Local Municipality, South Africa, and their implications for food security and agribusiness.Setting: Addressing youth unemployment and enhancing agriculture’s contribution to gross domestic product (GDP) require understanding barriers to youth participation. This study was conducted in Umzimvubu Local Municipality, South Africa.Methods: A structured questionnaire was administered to 210 youths through stratified random sampling. Descriptive statistics and a univariate probit regression model were used for analysis.Results: Findings indicate male dominance in agriculture, with educational background positively correlating with participation. Single youths showed greater interest than married counterparts. Challenges like land availability and a lack of financial support hinder engagement. Significant determinants include age, education, farming skills, social group membership, and household revenue, while factors like household size, gender, and limited access to credit negatively impact willingness to participate.Conclusion: Addressing financial barriers through improved access to loans is essential to enhance youth involvement. Policies should cater to youth-specific traits and environmental challenges to build a resilient agricultural sector driven by young innovators.Contribution: The study emphasises the need for a comprehensive policy framework collaboratively developed by the government, the Department of Agriculture, and non-governmental organisations.

Pengembangan Game Edukasi Gerabah-Rush sebagai Game Unggulan Industri Gerabah Pagelaran

This community service program aims to develop the educational game "Gerabah-Rush" as a flagship game for the pottery industry in Pagelaran Village. The methodology includes educational and promotional needs analysis, game content design, and evaluation of the game's effectiveness in increasing youth interest and engagement with pottery crafts. The game is designed to provide an interactive and immersive experience about the pottery-making process, history, and cultural values embedded within it. Program results show a significant increase in young people's interest and awareness of local pottery crafts. Evaluations through surveys and in-depth interviews confirm that this educational game is effective in promoting pottery crafts and enhancing their educational value. This program makes a significant contribution to modernizing educational and promotional assets for pottery crafts and ensuring the sustainability of the pottery industry in Pagelaran Village.

Interest of Youth of the Batak Karo Protestant Church (GBKP) Cikarang in Using Regional Language Communication

This study examines the interest of the youth of the Batak Karo Protestant Church (GBKP) Cikarang in the use of regional language communication. There is a phenomenon of the lack of interest of GBKP youth in using regional languages ??in communicating. Regional languages ??play an important role in describing cultural identity. Along with the shifting developments in the era of globalization, the interest in using regional languages ??will gradually be replaced by contemporary languages ??that change the way of communication between fellow GBKP Cikarang youth. The purpose of this study was to determine the interest of GBKP youth in using Karo language in the era of globalization. The research method used Qualitative research. The location of the research was at the GBKP Cikarang Church, West Java. Data collection techniques used interviews, observation, and documentation. This study used the Ethnolinguistic Vitality Theory to determine the factors influencing the use of regional languages. The results of the study showed that: (1) the interest of GBKP youth in using Karo language in Cikarang experienced a real decline, this finding also revealed that interest was not completely lost, because GBKP youth were more pressured by an irregular or changing environment. (2) factors that influence the use of Karo language in communicating the role of family, environment and the era of globalization and the demands of the times. The use of Karo language among GBKP youth in Cikarang, West Java, has experienced a significant decline. Although there are variations in the understanding and use of Karo language depending on family background, place of residence and social interaction, in general the interest of GBKP youth in using their mother tongue has declined.

PEMBINAAN YOGA ASANAS UNTUK MEWUJUDKAN KESEIMBANGAN JASMANI DAN ROHANI PADA SISYA PASRAMAN DI KECAMATAN JOGONALAN

Yoga is known as the philosophical system of life in ancient India. Yoga is already a part of lifestyle, everyone can enjoy yoga and feel the benefits of yoga itself. In this modern era, the interest of the Hindu generation to practice yoga tends to be low. For this reason, it is necessary to preserve culture in Hinduism including yoga itself. In order to improve health and physical fitness, therefore we held yoga simultaneously in Gentan Hamlet, Dompyongan Village, Jogonalan District, Klaten Regency. The solution method is to practice yoga, one of which is Yoga Asanas and the indicators can measure the effectiveness of efforts in increasing the interest and participation of Hindu youth in yoga, as well as ensuring that Hindu culture is preserved in a modern context. This activity was attended by pasraman Saha Dharma Saraswati and also several pasraman around Pura Genta Buana Sakti. This activity was attended by 40 sisya participants and accompanied by sisya guardians who participated in participating in the simultaneous yoga activities. This activity was held to realize physical and spiritual balance in sisya pasraman in Jogonalan District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. By holding this simultaneous yoga activity, the enthusiasm of sisya and the Hindu community is very good in this village.

Stimulation of Youth Interest in Agribusiness for Employability

Stimulation of Youth Interest in Agribusiness for Employability

Shared reading aloud to enhance language and literacy

ABSTRACT In an era of evolving literacy challenges, an Italian based project ‘Leggere: Forte!’ (Reading Strong) is promoting shared reading aloud to spark youth interest in reading and improve language skills. Now in its third year, the project team have analysed the impact of daily shared reading on 1829 children aged 3-10. The results show significant benefits in language, comprehension, and literacy, and highlight disparities between the experimental and the control groups. Teacher feedback underscores the positive effects of this version of shared reading. The initiative demonstrates the educational value of shared reading and calls for its integration into modern education, suggesting it as a foundation for further research and the development of rich, diverse learning environments.

Survey on the awareness and behavior of urban youth in rights protection

With the continuous development of the economy and the comprehensive progress of society, the legitimate rights and interests of urban youth in China, such as the right to survival, development, participation, and protection, have been realized to a greater extent. The awareness and ability of youth to protect their rights have been continuously enhanced. However, there are still issues and situations where the awareness and behavior of rights protection are inconsistent, and the education on the rule of law is not ideal. A variety of measures should be taken to further strengthen and improve the awareness and ability of youth to protect their rights, and to enhance their sense of social responsibility. This is not only conducive to the healthy growth and comprehensive development of youth but also aligns with the goals of building a country governed by the rule of law.

Factors Influencing Youth Interest in Agriculture in Karangan Village

The role of youth in agricultural development is very important, but youth who are interested in agriculture tend to decrease every year. Youth in Karangan Village consider farming to be an unprofitable profession. They consider the economics of agricultural products to be very low so that most of them are not interested in agricultural activities. Therefore, the number of farmers decreases every year. So efforts to increase the interest of the younger generation to be involved in the agriculture sector. Motivational factors are needed to encourage someone to want to do something, and the motivational factor in question is interest. There are several factors that determine a person’s interest. This research aims to analyze the factors that influence youth interest in agriculture. This research was conducted on youth from Karangan Village, Kepohbaru District, Bojonegoro Regency, with 88 respondents from a total population of 785. Observation and questionnaires are techniques used by researchers to collect data. This research is quantitative research with data analysis using the SEM PLS method. This research uses 3 independent variables, namely individual characteristics (age, education, family), external factors (training and counseling, availability of natural resources, government support), and motivational factors (rewards, achievement, life demands) on the dependent variable, namely youth interest (enjoyment, involvement, interest). Factors that influence youth interest based on the result of the analysis are age, family, availability of natural resources, life demands and involvement.

Visitor’s Perception towards Event Management in Kathmandu Valley

Background: Events are significant drivers of tourism and play a key role in the development and marketing of destinations. In Kathmandu Valley, the increasing trend of event organization has raised questions about visitor perceptions toward event management. However, no previous study has explored this topic in Nepal. Objective: The study aims to analyze visitor perceptions of event management in Kathmandu Valley, focusing on how affective engagement influences these perceptions and identifying areas for improvement. Method: An exploratory research design was adopted to uncover the realities of visitor perceptions. Quantitative data was collected from 343 respondents and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed to examine the relationships between variables. Result: The study found that affective engagement significantly impacts visitor perceptions. Attendees expect high-quality service from event companies and are likely to share their experiences on social media platforms like Facebook. Most respondents were between the ages of 21-30, indicating a strong youth interest in event attendance. The analysis revealed that one independent variable, affective engagement, had a significant effect on one hypothesis related to contingent factors, while another hypothesis was rejected. Conclusion: Event management companies in Kathmandu Valley should prioritize affective engagement, addressing attendees' emotions and feelings. Enhancing internal management practices can lead to better service delivery, addressing common issues such as overcrowding, location, and security. Additionally, adopting modern technologies could further attract and satisfy attendees, improving overall event experiences. Paper Types: Research Paper Key words: Event management, Planned behavior, Affective engagement, SEM, Quality of the event JEL Classification: C38, D9, N95, N3

Краткосрочная динамика интересов студентов гуманитарного направления на основе анализа семантического поля понятия «интересы» (по данным психолингвистического эксперимента)

The aim of the research is to identify the short-term dynamics of youth interests based on psycholinguistic experiment data. The article examines the semantic field of the notion “interests”, obtained through a series of psycholinguistic experiments conducted from 2019 to 2023. The scientific novelty of the research lies in considering interests as an independent system, whose structure provides insight into its social context (values, identity characteristics, socialization features, and social activity of youth) and the factors influencing its changes. As a result, the core and periphery of the “Interests” field have been identified through graphosemantic analysis. The core and near-periphery zones include the fields “Creativity”, “Commercial Activity”, “Internet”, and “Information”. The analysis reveals connections between individual groups of hobbies, gender-based differences in the field structures of the informants, and describes the dynamic changes in interest towards specific activities. Factors such as professional activities and digitalization are identified as determining the stability and dynamic changes in interests.

Minat Generasi Muda dalam Usaha Tani Padi Organik di Desa Gentungan Kecamatan Mojogedang Kabupaten Karanganyar

<p>The development of organic rice farming in Gentungan Village faced aging farmers. This research aims to assess the interest of the younger generation in organic rice farming in Gentungan Village, analyze the efforts made to increase youth interest in organic rice farming, and the impact of the existence of the Taruna Tani Lestari group. This research method uses descriptive qualitative. The location selection was purposively in Gentungan Village, Mojogedang Sub-district, Karanganyar. The number of informants in this research was 18, consisting of youth members of the Taruna Tani group, youth farmers not members of the Taruna Tani groups, and non-youth farmers—data analysis using Miles and Huberman using the Promethee method. Data validity used triangulation of sources and data collection methods. The results showed that youth interest in organic rice farming began to increase due to various efforts made by the village in collaboration with universities and other agricultural start-ups. The existing efforts include forming the Taruna Tani group, introducing technology and development of agricultural infrastructure, education and training in agriculture, collaborating with various stakeholders, establishing agro-tourism, and developing other commodities. However, the Gentungan Village government needs to formulate multiple policies in the Village Medium Term Development Plan (RPJM) related to efforts to increase youth interest in organic farming businesses to realize Gentungan Village as an Organic Village in 2030.</p>

Adolescent Perspectives on Their E-Cigarette Initiation Experiences.

To examine adolescents' perspectives regarding external and internal influences of the e-cigarette initiation process. Semi-structured, in-depth qualitative interviews. California, remote videoconference. Adolescents ages 13-17 who currently or previously used e-cigarettes (n = 47). Interviews occurred from May 2020-February 2021. Two researchers coded transcripts based on a codebook developed inductively. Coded excerpts were reviewed to identify encompassing themes related to adolescent e-cigarette initiation. Adolescents were often near e-cigarette use by peers, family members, and others, creating ample opportunities to try e-cigarettes in response to curiosity, peer pressure, and desires to cope with stress or belong to a group. Adverse first experiences were common (eg, throat irritation, nausea), but many adolescents vaped again or continued to use regularly in attempts to cement friendships or alleviate symptoms of stress and anxiety. Specific characteristics of e-cigarette devices, including low-cost, concealability, and variety in designs and flavors facilitated initiation, continued use, and nicotine dependence. Adolescents progress to e-cigarette use via a multistage process, starting where social expectations and opportunity converge. While individual circumstances vary, many continue to vape as a perceived coping tool for emotional issues, to gain social belonging, or influenced by e-cigarette characteristics that contribute to ongoing use and dependence. Efforts to deter use should address the devices themselves and the social forces driving youth interest in them.

Regional youth policy tools to enhance youth civic and political participation of “risk group” (using the example of the Republic of Bashkortostan)

The relevance of the article is due to the trends of modern society, in which close attention is paid to the processes of formation of the civic and political identity of young people. The very interest in youth, as a subject of regional history, is associated with a special type of perception of time and progress, which is inherent in a constantly changing post-industrial society. The goal is to consider what tools can be used to enhance the participation of at-risk youth in shaping the public history of their region. Research results. Challenges associated with civic and political engagement among at-risk youth include alienation of youth from their communities and institutions, limitations in opportunities and resources, formal rather than substantive participation, and challenges to involvement in shaping the sociopolitical history of the region. The author clarified the instrumental nature of regional youth policy to enhance the civic and political participation of at-risk youth, which includes youth work, deliberative forums, volunteering, art, sports and media, technology and social networks. The theoretical significance of the article lies in expanding the understanding of the role of civic identity of urban youth in the formation of the socio-political history of the region, as well as the study of socio-political processes in the context of social and political philosophy. The practical significance of the study is that the results obtained can be used to develop specific activities to develop the civic identity of youth at risk.

Factors Influencing the Interest of Youth In Rice Farming at Trenggalek Regency

Factors Influencing the Interest of Youth In Rice Farming at Trenggalek Regency

The Influence of Youth Perceptions in Prambatan Village on Interest in Business in the Agricultural Sector Using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Methods

Youth tend not to be interested in the agricultural sector. This study aimed to determine the perceptions that influence the interest of rural youth in the agricultural sector. This research was conducted using a quantitative approach and was conducted in Prambatan Village, Balen Sub-district, Bojonegoro Regency. The determination of informants was carried out using random sampling method and 70 youth in Prambatan Village were obtained as informants. Data analysis was conducted using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method. The result was that there were three perceptions that significantly influence the interest of youth in Prambatan Village to do business in the agricultural sector, namely social perceptions (X2), psychology (X3), and convenience (X4). Meanwhile, economic perceptions (X1) and benefits (X5) had T statistics less than 1.96 and P values greater than 0.05. So for X1 and X5, Ho was accepted and H1 was rejected so that it was stated that it had no effect.

Exploring the Associations of Afterschool Science Participation and Friendships with Science Identities.

Building on previous research that demonstrates the association of youth experiences in afterschool science and higher science identities, this paper presents a network study of 421 middle school students that examines afterschool science participation, friendship ties, and science identities. Participation in afterschool science clubs is associated with higher science identity, but the mechanisms and order of causality are unclear. Youth form friendships inside and outside of school, and peers may influence participation in afterschool activities, as empirical research on friendships shows that they are associated with youth interests. These peer interactions also have the potential to shape identity development during adolescence. In this study, we explore associations among youth participation in afterschool science clubs, peer friendship groups, and science identity. We find that youth who participate in afterschool science clubs have higher science identities than those who do not participate. Additionally, having friends in afterschool science clubs is associated with higher science identity, even among students who report not participating in clubs themselves. Results suggest that afterschool science clubs support youth science identities, even beyond those who directly participate.

Cultural Studies: Degradation of Youth's Interest in Karawitan Arts Due to Current Developments and the Role of Culture in Economic Progress in Gawok Village, Wuluhan District, Kab. Jember

Culture is one of the ancestral heritage that needs to be maintained and preserved. One of the typical Javanese local cultures is karawitan. In Gawok Village, it used to be very famous for its karawitan art. Nowadays, this art is less attractive among young people, so the regeneration process of karawitan activists becomes hampered. This condition can be dangerous, even in the long term, causing the extinction of this local culture. In fact, if utilized properly this local culture, it becomes its own icon that can bring the economic life of the community forward. We will describe this phenomenon using Frederich Jamesson's thoughts on the end of capitalism. This research uses a qualitative approach.

Interest of Muslim Youth: Purchasing Halal Korean Restaurants in West Java

Purpose: The objective aim this study is to investigate the factors influencing young Muslims' inclinations in West Java to purchase Korean food through visits to Halal-certified Korean restaurants, Employing the Knowledge-Based Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) framework as the main variables under investigation.Design/Method/Approach: The research methodology utilizes purposive sampling, targeting individuals aged between 16 and 30 years old. Data analysis employs the Structural Equation Modeling with Partial Least Squares (PLS-SEM) method.Findings: Consumer knowledge exerts a positive and notable influence on attitudes, similar to the effects observed with attitudes and subjective norms, which positively and significantly influence the interest of Muslim youth in Halal-certified Korean restaurants. However, perceived behavioral control variables could not be identified as factors significantly influencing the purchase interest of Muslim youth in MUI-certified Halal Korean restaurants.Originality/Values: This article presents several updates, including geographical scope limitations, explanations of the variables used, and novelties in the research period. It is anticipated that the research's findings will significantly enhance marketing tactics and the administration of Halal-certified Korean restaurants in the culinary industry. Additionally, it is hoped that it will also assist business players in this sector in understanding the factors driving the purchase interest of Muslim youth to increase visits to Halal-certified Korean restaurants.

Young Kosovars, Their Preferred Television and Use of Viewing Devices

Objective: To ascertain the interest of youth in this information medium at a time when television is no longer the primary media, as each individual carries a cellphone and when young people utilize alternative information sources through social networks Theoric Framework: Other studies concerning media preference have argued that preference in media is a complex concept that needs to be studied on different levels. Methods: During the research, an empirical study was conducted, specifically a survey with a focus group of young people aged 18-30, to explore their access to information, using television as the primary source, as well as other practical sources that replace it. Results and Coclusions: This study made a distinction between television program viewership, creativity, reliability, and the way information is accessed because ultimately every preference and viewership is related to believing in facts or alternative truths. In this context, it can be observed that low television screen usage is associated with the possibility for young people to use alternative devices such as cell phones and laptops. Implications of research: The research is focused on watching television channels by young people from Kosova, as their preferences, namely the young people's perception of the most reliable programs. Originality/value: This study made a distinction in television program viewership, creativity, objectivity, and the way information is accessed among specific age groups of young people.

Influence of recreation activities with the priority use of badminton exercises on indicators of physical fitness and motor activity of boys 13-14 years old

Scientists and practitioners in the field of physical culture and sports are trying to solve issues related to increasing the interest of children and youth in physical activity, especially during leisure time. One of the ways to increase physical activity is rationally organized leisure time based on the application of various health and recreational activities. The use of games in the recreational and health-improving activities of children and youth helps to optimize their motor activity, promotes the development of motor skills. The purpose of the study was to develop a program of leisure activities with priority use of badminton exercises for boys aged 13-14. The program development process included three stages: organizational, practical and control. The development of the program was based on the principles of leisure activities: principle of interest, individual approach, differentiated approach, consistency, systematicity, voluntariness, and compliance of leisure services with the existing conditions of the classes. The program lasted 6 months. The study involved 10 boys who attended classes three times a week. Each lesson lasted 60 minutes. The content of the program material was divided into blocks: general physical training, special physical training, technical training, and games, which also included outdoor games. The effectiveness of the training program is proven by the results obtained at the end of the study, which indicate an improvement in physical fitness indicators (strength by 13.6 %, agility by 2.8 %, flexibility by 15.5 %, speed and strength qualities by 5.1 %, speed - by 2.9 %) and motor activity of boys aged 13-14.