EKSPANSI
Vol 18 No 1 (2026)

EDUCATION, DIGITAL ACCESS, AND RURAL YOUTH EMPLOYMENT: EVIDENCE FROM MICRODATA IN MAGELANG REGENCY, INDONESIA

Muh Syaiful Bakhri (Unknown)
Rebecca Cindy Sartika (Tidar University)
Firdan Thoriq Faza (Tidar University)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 May 2026

Abstract

This study examines the determinants of youth employment in Magelang Regency, Indonesia, with a particular focus on the roles of education and digital access. Using microdata from the 2024 National Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS) and employing a binary logistic regression model, the analysis covers 560 individuals aged 15–29 years. The findings reveal that age significantly increases the likelihood of employment, suggesting that older youth are more likely to work due to accumulated experience and completed education. Female youth exhibit higher employment odds than males, reflecting the predominance of informal and home-based work among women in rural Magelang. In contrast, higher educational attainment negatively affects employment probability, indicating a mismatch between formal qualifications and the limited local labor demand for skilled workers. Urban residence positively influences employment chances, while marital status slightly reduces them, particularly among married women. Notably, internet access shows a negative and significant relationship with employment, implying that digital connectivity does not necessarily enhance job opportunities without productive and skill-oriented usage.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

akuntansi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

The Ekspansi journal (Jurnal Ekonomi, Keuangan, Perbankan dan Akuntansi), with registered number ISSN 2085-5230(print) and ISSN 2580-7668 (Online) is a scientific multidisciplinary journal published by Accounting depatment, Politeknik Negeri Bandung. The Ekspansi Journal provides a specialized forum ...