Phenomenon and determinant characteristics of NEET (Not in Employment, Education or Training) youth in matrilineal province

Abstract

Economic development positions human as an important factor of production. Therefore quality human resources are needed for sustainable development. Indonesia as a country with a large population potential is expected to take advantage of the opportunity through demographic bonuses that will occur in 2020-2030. However, the emergence of NEET (not in employment, education or training) has become a new problem that threatens the success of development. NEET is a measure that includes young people in the age range of 15-24 years old, who are not in employment, education or training. NEET is considered more comprehensive than unemployment because it can see the dynamics and activeness of youth in the labor market. The presence of NEET is inseparable from the determinant characteristics the chances of someone becoming a NEET youth. This study uses Sakernas data for 2017 and 2018 to see the phenomenon and determinant characteristics of NEET status. The result showed NEET youth in West Sumatera was dominated by economically inactive youth. And by using logistic regression analysis, obtained several characteristic that significantly influence the chance of youth's vulnerability to become a NEET. Youth who live in rural areas have a greater opportunity to become NEET youth, while youth with high level education are even more vulnerable to becoming NEET. Gender does not have a significant effect on determinants of NEET status in areas that adhere to this matrilineal kinship system. Based on the result of this study, the government as the holder of authority is expected to implement policies to reduce the proportion of NEET youth.

Characteristics and Determinants of NEET Youth in Kalimantan Barat

“…Young people whose household heads graduated from junior high school and below had a 17.1 times greater risk than youth with high school graduates and above. This finding confirms several previous studies, namely: Chintia Anggraini et al (2020) and Byoung-Hoon & Jong-Sung (2012), which stated that the higher the parent's education, the lower the education level of parents. Young people's risk of falling into NEET status.…”

“…A population aged 15-24 years unmarried has a higher risk of becoming a NEET, which is 0.223 times compared to those who are married/never married. This fact is in line with Anggraini et al (2020), Susanli (2016), Zoraya & Wulandari (2020), who stated that marriage is a significant factor for someone to become a NEET. Married people, especially women, tend to be more easily involved in taking care of the household.…”

“…These studies include at the national level by Pattinasarany (2019), Zoraya &Wulandari (2020), andAhmad (2021). At the regional level, such as Aceh by Abrar et al (2019), West Sumatra by Chintia Anggraini et al (2020), West Java by Citra (2022), and West Sulawesi by Handayani & Yuliani (2022). However, little research concentrates on West Kalimantan Province as one of the contributors to the NEET number in Indonesia.…”

Apakah Merantau Solusi Terbaik Bagi Pengangguran Muda? (Analisis Pengaruh Migrasi Seumur Hidup Dan Migrasi Risen Terhadap Status Not in Employment, Education or Training Di Indonesia)

“…Hasil serupa juga ditemukan pada Anggraini (2020) Citra (2022) dan Zoraya dan Wulandari (2021). Anggraini et al (2020) mencermati hal ini dari sisi sulitnya kaum muda berpendidikan tinggi untuk mencari pekerjaan yang sesuai dengan latar belakang pendidikan mereka (Anggraini, Taifur, & Zulkifli, 2020). Alam (2016) juga menyatakan bahwa fenomena ketidaksesuaian lapangan pekerjaan dengan pendidikan masih banyak terjadi di Indonesia (Alam, 2016).…”