Internal and External Determinants of Youth Engagement in Organizations

Abstract

This study employs a quantitative research design aimed at examining the causal relationships between exogenous and endogenous variables using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) analysis. The study investigates the effects of Social Support, Organizational Leadership, and Self-Efficacy on Youth Organizational Participation in Berau Regency.The research method adopted a quantitative approach. Sampling was conducted using purposive sampling. The research subjects were youth aged 16–30 years residing in Berau Regency who were actively involved in organizations, communities, or other social activities.The results indicate that Social Support, Organizational Leadership, and Self-Efficacy do not have a significant effect on Youth Organizational Participation in Berau Regency. Directly, Social Support and Organizational Leadership have no significant effect on Organizational Engagement, whereas Self-Efficacy has a positive and significant effect on Organizational Engagement. Organizational Engagement has a positive and significant effect on Youth Organizational Participation. The mediation test results reveal that Organizational Engagement does not mediate the relationship between Social Support and Organizational Leadership on Youth Organizational Participation. However, Organizational Engagement successfully mediates the relationship between Self-Efficacy and Youth Organizational Participation in Berau Regency.

Keywords:  Social Support, Organizational Leadership, Self Efficacy, Organizational Engagement, Youth Organizational Engagement