The fragile workforce

Indonesian youth workers vulnerability during the Covid-19 pandemic

Bibliographic Data

ID13899484
AuthorsDevanto Shasta Pratomo (0009-0002-7820-3417, University of Brawijaya, corresponding author), Bahtiar Fitanto (University of Brawijaya), Moh Athoillah (0000-0002-1937-9204, University of Brawijaya), Muhammad Salahudin Al Ayyubi (0000-0001-7645-340X, University of Brawijaya), Dien Amalina Nur Asrofi (0000-0002-5905-2919, University of Brawijaya), Christiayu Natalia (0000-0001-5329-6296, University of Brawijaya), Salma Labita Zenritami (University of Brawijaya), Aulia Widyarini (University of Brawijaya)
Year2025
Volume30
Issue1
Publication date2025-06-30
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Adolescence and Youth (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0267-3843 • E-ISSN: 2164-4527
PublisherTaylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/02673843.2025.2526467
OpenAlexW4411783556
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited29

COVID-19 pandemic has triggered one of the most severe employment crises globally, and Indonesia was among countries hit by this pandemic. Its impact has been disproportionately felt by vulnerable groups, particularly young workers who are still in the early stages of their careers. This study aims to analyse the extent to which pandemic has increased the vulnerability of young workers in Indonesia. Using data from the 2022 National Labour Force Survey (SAKERNAS), this study employs probit regression and Heckman selection model to analyse the risk of job loss and employment transitions. The findings generally indicate that young workers are more likely to lose their jobs compared to other groups. Even after re-employment, young workers experience an average wage reduction. These findings highlight the significant challenges young workers face in labour market resilience, emphasizing the need for policies that enhance skill development and strengthen employment protections

2019-20 coronavirus outbreak · Computer security · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Economic growth · Economics · Indonesian · Outbreak · Pandemic · Personal protective equipment · Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 · Vulnerability (computing · Workforce · Computer Science · COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts · Employment and Welfare Studies · Medicine · Migration and Labor Dynamics · Psychology · Virology

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