Youth People Research Articles

Influence of Tiktok video content on youth people's online shopping intention for fashion items

This study delves into the influence of TikTok video content factors - Entertainment, Information, Usefulness, and Interaction - on the online purchase intention of fashion items among young consumers. Drawing upon the Integrated Theory of Planned Behavior, ABC model (Attitude, Behavior, Context), and Mobile Technology Acceptance Model framework, the research examines how these factors shape consumer behavior on popular social media platforms. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing survey data collected from 620 young respondents in Vietnam. The findings reveal that Entertainment, Information, Usefulness, and Interaction significantly impact online purchase intention, with Usefulness and Interaction emerging as the primary drivers. However, the study also acknowledges several limitations, including sample size constraints and potential biases inherent in self-reported data. Future research directions include longitudinal studies to explore the dynamic nature of consumer behavior on TikTok and comparative studies across different demographic groups to enhance generalizability. This study contributes valuable insights for marketers and advertisers seeking to leverage TikTok as a platform for engaging young consumers and driving online purchase behavior in the fashion industry.

Youth as Death

Since the end of apartheid, life in South Africa has been marked by an epidemic of death among the youth—people between the ages of fifteen and thirty-five. First as a result of HIV/AIDS and political violence, and more recently as a result of “these diseases,” a broad group of illnesses that affect the youth, homicide and suicide, this epidemic is in part a consequence of ongoing processes of settler colonialism and racial capitalism in South Africa. This epidemic of death can also be understood as an example of necropolitics—the failure of the postapartheid state. At the same time, as the stories in this article reveal, no one or two analytical approach(es) can fully make sense of what it means to live in a place where the youth are dying at such a high rate. Drawing inspiration from work in Black studies, and Black feminisms more specifically, and driven by the stories of those living through loss in South Africa, this article sketches what it means to live in a place where youth is defined by death.

Youth and their participation in the political process

Youth people are the most important basis for the development of social and political systems and heritage change in different societies, so that their influence and dominance over various areas of life appears strongly, especially with regard to lifestyle, thinking, behavior and their point of view in the way of managing the political system. young people plays a powerful role in their Participation in the Political process, such as participation and representation in the electoral process, Pressure on the political system to achieve their demands, who were always been on the forefront of political, cultural and social changes and They were part of the process of changing and rebuilding political systems , when their demands are not met and they do not feel their presence in the political sphere, they do not allow political stability and continuity, so their presence and role appear strongly in society. this research is quantitative research, and the aim of the research is to display the active participation of young people in the political process. The research community is represented by universities and institutes in Erbil, sample research study from university and institute students through data collected from a data collection questionnaire. As a result of this research, we have found that 17.4 % members in student unions and youth organizations. However, 82.6% were not members of any organization, and only 29.4% of the participants were members of political parties. With regard to their active participation in the political process, it is interesting to note that 60.7% of the respondents do not have information about single-constituency and multiple-constituency system for the elections in the Kurdistan Region.

A ministry to at-risk homeless street youths in the central region of Lusaka, Zambia

The study examined the plight of homeless at-risk street youth who patronize the Lusaka Central Business District. Through observation and interaction, it was revealed that the Seventh-day Adventist Church is not providing an adequate and holistic ministry to the street youth people group. The purpose of this study was to develop, implement, and evaluate a viable intervention and ministry model that seeks to account for both the physical and spiritual needs of street youth. This model is here dubbed the PSR2D model consisting of meeting physical needs, equipping with skills, reform and rehabilitation, and most importantly, discipleship as a way of reaching the street youth. To adequately and meaningfully minister to at-risk street youths, the researcher used the qualitative method to approach the research process. After examining the problem through data derived from focus groups and observations, the researcher designed and implemented a multi-faceted ministry to reach at-risk street youth and thereby create an entering wedge for discipleship. The program started in December 2023 and was completed in March 2024.

Teen dating violence and the COVID-19 pandemic: trends from a longitudinal study in Texas

PurposeTeen dating violence (TDV) is a global public health and safety issue causing health impacts to youth people. This study aimed to examine: (1) the impact of the pandemic on...

Sakit Rindu: Romanticization of Manthous's Songs in Commodification Practices by Dapur Musik Project

The phenomenon of music cover in new media is now increasingly mushrooming, especially in Indonesia. Dapur Musik Project, as a keroncong music group consisting of young people, also works on cover versions of Manthous's songs, who is considered a predecessor to them. Sakit Rindu is one of Dapur Musik Project content that is most popular with the audience, as evidenced by the acquisition of million viewers. 
 This research uses qualitative methods to analyze how Dapur Musik Project commodifies the songs composed by Manthous. In general, this research uses the framework of Adorno and Horkheimer (1944) which expresses the cultural industry theory, commodification theory put forward by Mosco (2009), and social practice theory or structural-constructive theory from Bourdieu's (1984) framework. The results of this research explain the commodification practices carried out by Dapur Musik Project in the realm of musicals and performances, as well as in the realm of packaging and marketing, with an attachment to industry and economic value. Dapur Musik Project also utilizes the symbolic power they have over relational relationships as the Manthous family in perpetuating commodification practices. 
 The various changes in form, composition, packaging and strategy carried out by Dapur Musik Project are not considered renewal, but only a form of romanticization of Manthous's songs. Dapur Musik Project is an example of how youth people try to mediate the standardization polemic in keroncong music with their own roles and methods. This research annunciating the keroncong music community about the urgency of commodification practices in the discourse on the preservation and development of keroncong music in the Indonesian music scene.

Youth Engagement in Decision-Making: European Approaches to Inclusive Participation and Albanian Perspective

Integration in the European Union remains one of the key objectives of the Western Balkans countries. The institutions of the European Union are giving greater importance to the opportunities for greater involvement of young people in democratic life, influencing the strengthening of the sense of citizenship for the countries that are part of the European Union and, on the other hand, to develop a European perspective for countries that aspire to become part of the union. In this paper we explore the perceptions of young people in Albania, aged 18-31, regarding their engagement in democratic life and more specifically their involvement in political decision-making processes. To explore this issues we use a mixed research methods, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches. For this purpose, is conducted an evaluation of documents and political iniciatives, in the level of European Union and also Albanian state. It was also conducted a survey in a national context, with the participation of 186 youth people, mainly young activists, to explore their perception regarding these issues. According to the main findings, the level of engagement of young people in these processes is low, regardless of their desire and willingness to engage.

Game Asset Design As A Culture Conservation Effort Through New Media

Indonesia has a very rich culture, but not much is known by the wider National community, even though some are known but are slowly being forgotten because they have been defeated by technological developments. The purpose of this research is to conserve culture in Toba Batak through new media packaged in digital game technology. Through this method, it is hoped that it can indirectly introduce regional culture to its target audience, namely youth people from the millennial generation. The methods Narrative Literature Review (NLR) that used are collecting data, analyzing data, determining assets, illustrating assets (sketching, coloring), assisting with asset illustrations, revising, and finalizing 2D asset designs. This design asset is succeeded creating 6 (six) game assets design in the form of 2D illustrations of the Batak Toba culture. That is, legendary figures, traditional clothing (men and women), traditional houses, traditional weapons, traditional food, and landscapes. In the future, this asset design will be made into a 3D model to be implemented into the game engine.

Sexuality and gender diversity in children and young people: opportunities, limits and challenges in training for professionals via a MOOC course

ABSTRACT Various studies have demonstrated how the discrimination and violence experienced by LGBT+ children and young people affect their mental health and quality of life. Training for professionals working with children and young people is a key means of helping them provide the necessary support to LGBT+ children and youth people, for handling any violence that may occur in their immediate environment, as well as for empowering them. This article discusses changes in the attitudes, beliefs and practices of professionals working with children and young people following their participation in a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) delivered through the online platform of the University of Girona. Two surveys were carried out with the participants – the first at the beginning of the course, and the second at the end – in order to evaluate possible changes. Participants’ attitudes, beliefs and practices regarding sexuality and gender diversity in childhood improved, even when taking into account the fact that many began from an initial position of support. The use of MOOC training has value, given the need to engage with sexuality and gender diversity as part of formal training for a variety of professionals working with children and young people.

Intention to use sharia e-commerce: Applying a combination of the technology acceptance model and theory of planned behavior

This study aims to build a framework for the variables affecting interest in sharia e-commerce, such as attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, and religiosity. Using a convenience sampling method, this analysis involved 212 young people, who represent the most significant proportion of e-commerce clients. The survey measurements and hypotheses testing used the partial least square structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. The results of the study show that attitude (ß = 0.261, p = 0.000), subjective norm (ß = 0.264, p = 0.000), perceived usefulness (ß = 0.241, p = 0.013), and perceived ease of use (ß = 0.185, p = 0.032) have a positive relationship with intention to use sharia e-commerce for youths. In addition, perceived ease of use (ß = 0.759, p = 0.000) also significantly affects perceived usefulness as a moderator to intention. In comparison, perceived behavior control (ß = –0.042, p = 0.505) was an insignificant factor in using sharia e-commerce. This study also shows that religiosity (ß = 0.648, p = 0.000) is essential in a person’s attitude toward intending to use sharia e-commerce. The insignificant relationship between perceived behavior control and intention to use sharia e-commerce is believed to be because both conventional and sharia e-commerce are easily operated. Thus, youth people have not noticed many differences in using sharia e-commerce.

Preventive Covid-19 behavior among Youth using the health belief model in Khomeyni Shahr, Isfahan

Abstract
 Introduction: Corona virus infected all the countries of the world due to its high spread in less than a few months, so it became necessary to promote preventive behaviors of the disease in correct health plans. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of determining the Preventive Covid-19 behavior among Youth using the health belief model.
 Methods: This descriptive-cross-sectional study was conducted on 412 youth people aged 18-30 in Khomeyni shahr of Isfahan province. The information was collected using a standardized researcher-made questionnaire based on the health belief model using available sampling. The collected data were analyzed by SPSS 22 software.
 Results: Preventive behaviors and obstacles to doing it were more in women than in men. A positive and significant correlation was observed between age, education level and preventive behaviors of covid-19. There was a positive and significant correlation between preventive behaviors from Covid-19 with perceived sensitivity, perceived benefits, perceived barriers and self-efficacy. Meanwhile, the strongest correlation in this study was between self-efficacy and perceived benefits.
 Conclusion: According to the findings of the research and the relationship between the structures that make up the health belief model and the preventive behaviors of the corona disease in young people, it seems that the use of methods based on the health belief model to increase the preventive behaviors of the Covid-19, especially in men, is effective and recommended. It is also suggested that changing self-efficacy structures and perceived benefits should be prioritized in the design of future interventions to promote preventive behaviors against corona disease in young people.

Actualization of Sakai Sambayan Local Wisdom Values in Strengthening Citizen Engagement in Kedaloman Village, Tanggamus Regency

Citizen Engagement is one of the most important elements in social life. This engagement can bring up various positive contributions to a community. This activity is an important aspect of social responsibility as an active citizen. Youth participation in community activities involves community service (gotong-royong). Mutual cooperation will contribute to the growth and development of youth, as well as efforts to create community welfare. This research aims to determine the actualization of the Sakai Sambayan philosophy of youth people's life in the Kedaloman, Tanggamus district, Lampung, community in strengthening citizen engagement. The research method used in this study is a qualitative approach using studies cases. The observation technique employed participant observation by becoming a member of Ikatan Muli-Mekhanai Kebandakhan in Pekon Kedaloman (local youth association). Then, interviewing the head of the organization and village officials to find out about the actualization of Sakai Sambayan local wisdom values. This study indicates that understanding the concept of Sakai Sambayan itself influences the actualization of local wisdom values in young people. Through understanding these life principles, young people have a culture of shame if they do not participate in community activities. The actualization value of Sakai Sambayan among the youth of Kedaloman can be seen in their various efforts to actively participate in the community activities, such as community service, religious activities, and the preservation of the cultural heritage in Pekon Kedaloman.

Navigating Intersectionality and Positionality Within Black and Latinx Youth Organizing Spaces

This study examines how Black and Latinx youth organizers navigate intersectionality and positionality as they campaigned for community and educational justice. Studies have shown the value of youth organizing for Black and Latinx populations but there is limited knowledge of how members navigate their differences to deepen solidarity efforts. The research questions are (1) how do youth organizers negotiate their positionality in terms of privileges and vulnerabilities? and (2) how do youth organizers show up for each other when addressing issues that do not affect everyone the same? We draw on a longitudinal, mixed-methods study that follows multiple cohorts of youth organizers, which revealed that young people in youth organizing spaces had a sophisticated understanding of their own identities and positionality in relation to their campaigns and other youth who did not share the same identity.

Menjangkau Sasaran melalui Sosial Media: Inovasi Edukasi Kesehatan Masyarakat di Era Pandemik Covid-19

Globally, health literacy on the Covid-19 is poor and underestimated. The intensive health education will improve the health literacy on the Covid-19 and important to control and prevent the Covid-19. The health protocol suggest that everyone should apply the physical distancing. Thus, the health education through social media was applied to reach the target audiences for improving the health literacy on the Covid-19. Instagram was chosen as the communication chanell for the program that targeted to youth. This program had been done in March 2020 which targeted to the Indonesian youth people who access internet and Instagram. The health message was developed based on the newest version of the Covid-19 control guidance that issued by the Ministry of Health Republic Indonesia. There were more than 3.500 people viewed the message on the Instagram, and part of them gave positive response and tried to send the message forward to their social network. This program indicated that Instagram was became the alternative communication channel to increase health literacy on the Covid-19, especially for youth.

Seeing the pandemic through children's eyes: Exploring Turkish children's views on COVID-19 pandemic by focus-group discussions.

The direct and indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and youth people are well documented. Little is known about children's experiences of the pandemic in their own words. We aimed to explore Turkish children's experiences and views about the pandemic, across private and public educational systems. Six focus group discussions were conducted online with 30 children aged between 7 to 18 years in 2021. Children were enrolled through snowball sampling technique according to developmental age groups. A thematic analysis was conducted. We identified five themes: Compliance with public health measures about preventing the spread of COVID-19, changes in daily routines, emotional responses to the pandemic, distance education, and adaptive responses. Overall, children were well informed and receptive to the public health preventive measures with the exception of older children's tendency to disregard physical distancing with friends. They reported frustration with those who did not comply with measures and believed that the authorities should strictly enforce public health requirements. Emotional responses comprised fear of family members and themselves being infected, anxiety produced by the uncertainty of the virus, and the loss of social support. There was a perceived disparity between students from public and private schools regarding academic self-competence. Positive aspects of the pandemic included positive interactions with family members and the acquisition of new hobbies. Although most children acknowledged the support of their parents to deal with challenges, children of health workers were particularly isolated in terms of emotional support. Our findings offer additional insights and validate previous research on the negative and positive effects of COVID-19 from the child's perspective across private and public educational systems. This study contributes to global advocacy efforts aimed at understanding the impact of the pandemic on children.

Are delay ages at marriage increasing? Pre-marital sexual relation among youth people in the place of residence in India

BackgroundAdolescent sexual and reproductive health is a major public health issue throughout the world. At the same time shifting of marriage are undergoing discernible changes in country like India. This paper attempts to examine the effect of delay age at marriage on the risks of pre-marital sexual intercourse for the youth people in the place of residence.MethodsData used in the present study is from various annual publications of Sample Registration System (SRS) and four round of National Family Health Survey, which was conducted in 2015–2016. The Kaplan–Meier life table technique and multivariate regression models are used to examine the premarital sex by the place of residence and marriage cohort.ResultsFindings of the study indicate that the reasons underlying delayed marriage differs between blow 21 years age group and 22–30 years age group. Multinomial analysis clearly shows education, wealth quintile and mass media are major controlling factors of delayed age at marriage. Residing in urban adolescent women who belonged to better economic family background and exposed to mass media had a higher probability to experience premarital sexual intercourse than the rural adolescent in delay age group.ConclusionThe study concludes that the restorative the empowerment of youth especially for women and health care provider should consider a multidimensional approach for higher education among youth people and safe sexual behaviour in pre-marital sexual intercourse.

HETEROGENEOUS IMPACTS OF COVID-19 ON YOUTH EMPLOYMENT: A STUDY FOR BRAZILIAN REGIONS

This paper seeks to identify differences in unemployment among Brazilian youth during the Covid-19 pandemic using the least squares method and PNAD data. Among the results obtained, it is observed that the loss of occupation of youth decreases with income, being significant for the three lower per capita income groups, up to 2 minimum wages. This is true both for the general sample and for the subgroups considered, divided by gender and by large regions of the country. Another relevant fact is that women suffered a greater impact than men, characterised by an additional loss of 7 percentage points in occupation. These results show the importance of inclusion programs in the labour market to focus on socially vulnerable populations, giving greater support to the youth people from low-income families and considering the gender issues.

The algorithm of political socialization of youth people in the virtual space

The algorithm of political socialization of youth people in the virtual space

Causes and Consequences of Emigration in Chagunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur District

Large proportion of the Nepalese citizens are emigrating from own country in search of better employment opportunities and prosperity. The study aims to assess causes and consequences of emigration particularly in Changunarayan Municipality of Bhaktapur district. The study employed case study research design followed by quantitative and qualitative approaches of data collection. The required data are collected from randomly selected 50 HHs residing in four settlements (i.e. Chagunarayan, Jhaukhel, Duwakot and Chhaling) of the municipality ward number four. This study found that unemployment, difficulties in transportation, attraction towards foreign countries, perverting other people from neighbor, disrespect to owns' occupation, wanting to earn more are the major causes of emigration. The emigrants are enjoying in the destinations with various facilities and they are able to improve the living standard of their family members and prosperity. The emigrants' household members get an opportunity to spend a considerable portion of their family income in child education, health treatment and also for buying land property. The availability of communication facilities, adjustments in native people's way of life and achieving better social status have been noted as other positive outcomes of the emigration. However, emigration of youth people also has negatively affected social and cultural structures in the study area. The festivals are compelled to celebrating by less active group member in the community with less enjoyment and excitement. Even the returned migrate people are not giving interest in the social and cultural and religious festivals. This might be reason that most people have feeling that one should develop the own area rather than migrating to other areas. Therefore, local government need to become responsive and responsible in addressing the negative consequences of emigration as far as possible.

Economic and social inclusion of person with disability and transgender through skills development program of BRAC: A qualitative study

AbstractThis article is based on the Skills Training for Advancing Resources (STAR) project for the youth initiative of the Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee (BRAC) in Bangladesh. The objective was to explore the consequences of social and economic inclusion of this project for the persons with disability (PWDs) and transgender (TG) youth people. The research focused on how inclusive programmatic interventions created multidimensional impacts among the “marginalized” and “excluded” PWD and TG youths at the grassroots level. This study adopted a qualitative approach where in‐depth case interviews and observation were applied for data collection. PWD and TG graduates, master craft persons (MCPs), employers, and program staff members were the participants in this study. Results found that PWD and TG youths faced vulnerabilities and social stigma in their lives and livelihood trajectories due to their physical inability and low level of social dignity. The STAR project has a certain level of contribution to the livelihoods of PWD and TG people, where these helped them to gain their social, cultural, and economic capital. Findings would be an important guideline for policymakers, NGO managers, and human rights workers.