The Status-quo of Kuwaiti Youth Participation in Community Development and the Requirements for Its Enhancement: A Field Study

This study aims to explore the current state of Kuwaiti youth participation in community development and to identify the requirements necessary for its enhancement. To achieve this objective, a descriptive research methodology was employed, utilizing a survey for data collection. The study sample consists of 986 Kuwaiti youths, selected and distributed according to variables such as gender, governorate, and nature of employment. The findings reveal that the level of Kuwaiti youth participation in community development is moderate, while the obstacles they face are significantly high. Moreover, the study participants expressed strong agreement with the proposed requirements for enhancing youth participation in community development. The results also indicate no statistically significant differences in responses based on gender or governorate. However, statistically significant differences were observed in relation to educational level, favoring those with higher education, and in relation to the nature of employment, favoring those working in government sectors. In light of these findings, the study recommends implementing the identified requirements to enhance Kuwaiti youth participation in community development, by integrating them into certain youth training programs and academic curricula; forming specialized committees to address the obstacles identified by the study that hinder youth participation in community development; and directing efforts towards educating and training families on how to raise their children to engage in collective work and community development.