Importance of Technical Specialization in Integrating University Students into the Labor Market to Lower Crime Rates

Abstract

This study sought to determine the significance of technical specializations in integrating young people into the labor market and lowering crime rates from the perspective of university students. A descriptive survey approach was employed to meet the study's objectives. This was accomplished by developing the study tool (the questionnaire), which contained (23) items spread over two axes: integrating young people into the job market, which comprised (18) items, and lowering crime, which included (5) items. After establishing the questionnaire's validity and reliability, it was administered to a random sample of 289 male and female students from Al-Balqa Applied University's colleges in the southern region. The findings revealed a mean total score for integrating youth into the job market of 3.68, a standard deviation of 0.29, and a high degree. The findings also revealed a mean total score for lowering the crime rate of 4.11, a standard deviation of 0.45, and a high degree. The high degree here indicates that choosing technical specializations significantly influences the integration of young people into the labor market, consequently lowering the crime rate. The findings revealed no disparities in the responses in terms of gender, salary, or GPA. The study suggests the provision of academic and vocational advice in universities to encourage students to enroll in technological specializations to increase the employment rate and, subsequently, decrease the crime rate.