Exploring Motivational Drivers and Economic Impact of Youth Volunteerism in Malaysia

Norashida Othman; Siti Norida Wahab; Rosli Atan; Safwan Kamal

doi:10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6434

Authors

Norashida Othman Department of Economics and Financial Studies Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia.
Siti Norida Wahab Department of Technology and Supply Chain Management Studies, Faculty of Business and Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), 42300 Bandar Puncak Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Rosli Atan Yayasan Budi Ihsan Malaysia, L-01-07, Conezion Commercial Lebuhraya IRC 3 IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Safwan Kamal Department of Zakat dan Waqf Management, Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, IAIN Langsa, Langsa, Indonesia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v10i31.6434

Keywords:

Youth, Volunteerism, Motivation, Education

Abstract

This study examines the motivational factors influencing youth volunteerism in Malaysia, focusing on six key drivers: social, understanding, values, career, protective, and enhancement motivations. Using a quantitative approach, data were collected from 385 Malaysian youth volunteers and analyzed through structural equation modeling. The findings reveal that values, social, and enhancement motivations significantly influence youth volunteerism, while understanding, career, and protective motivations have no significant impact. Policy implications include designing volunteer programs that emphasize altruistic values and personal growth opportunities. These insights aim to foster sustained youth engagement in volunteerism, contributing to national development and social cohesion.

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