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Paper ID:
IJSREM66151
Volume:
10 |
7 |
Jul 2026
Pages:
1-11
Publication Frequency:
Monthly (12 issues per year)
License:International Journal of Scientific Research in Engineering and Management follows the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0) License, allowing free use and distribution with proper attribution.
MBA Student,
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru.
Assistant Professor
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology, Mysuru.
Youth unemployment is one of the major socio-economic issues affecting the world today especially developing nations such as India where there is an increasing number of educated youths struggling with unemployment. This study explores the various effects of unemployment on the lives of these youth in terms of economics, psychology and sociology. This is done using a quantitative research method that involved a survey using a structured questionnaire on a sample size of 51 respondents from rural, semi-urban and urban areas. The results show that 80.39% of respondents were within the 18-25 years category showing good internal reliability with a Cronbach's Alpha of 0.784. According to the results, while 52.94% blame the market failure and unavailability of jobs in the market for their unemployment, 47.06% consisting of post-graduate students and those with diplomas admit that the "educational mismatch" is because formal education does not prepare them for practical professional skills necessary for the industrial sector. The effects of the problem have been seen to be devastating as indicated by 80.39% experiencing immediate economic problems and 52.94% suffering stress and anxiety in all locations surveyed.
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Overall, the study shows that unemployment carries substantial economic, social, and psychological consequences for young people, with limited job openings and gaps in professional skills standing out as the leading causes. Efforts to build stronger skill-development programs, expand employment opportunities, and provide accessible mental health support are likely to improve both the employ ability and the overall well-being of youth.
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Publication Date
7/20/2026
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Double-Blind Peer Review
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