Barriers to formal volunteering among married Qatari youth

Purpose This paper aims to identify key factors influencing the lack of formal volunteering among married Qatari youth. Methodology Utilizing data from the Qatar Youth Survey with a sample of 598 married individuals, factor analysis and multiple regression were employed for analysis. Findings The principal findings highlight significant associations with non-volunteerism, including a negative work environment, preference for a male boss, parents’ engagement with food and play, home-based parental involvement, and spousal caregiving responsibilities. Practical Implications The proposed study is expected to assist policymakers and decision-makers in Qatar draw strategies based on volunteers’ rebuttals when calling for community service and unpaid helpers from local youth. Originality This research contributes to existing knowledge as the first study in Qatar exploring the causes of non-volunteerism using multiple observed statements derived from previous research. Other Information Published in: Cogent Social Sciences License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ See article on publisher's website: https://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311886.2024.2386048