Youth Participation in the Gig Economy: A Scoping Review of Socioeconomic and Maqasid Shariah Perspectives
Penglibatan Belia dalam Ekonomi Gig: Scoping Review terhadap Sosioekonomi dan Maqasid Syariah Perspektif
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https://doi.org/10.53840/ejpi.v12i4.300Keywords:
Gig economy, Youth participation, Socioeconomic sustainability, Maqasid Shariah, Scoping reviewAbstract
This study aims to explore youth participation in the gig economy and examine how socioeconomic sustainability and Maqasid Shariah are reflected in existing research. Using a scoping review guided by the PRISMA-ScR framework, relevant literature published between 2017 and 2025 were systematically reviewed. Searches in Google Scholar yielded 158 records and after screening, 44 peer-reviewed articles were analysed through descriptive and thematic synthesis. The findings reveal a growing research trend after 2021 with Malaysia and Indonesia leading studies on Islamic fintech, halal economy, and sustainability. Early studies focused mainly on employment conditions and governance, while more recent works incorporate ethical and Maqasid-based perspectives. Conceptual and mixed-method approaches dominate with limited empirical validation and minimal cross-regional comparison. The review identifies four main gaps: lack of longitudinal studies, limited empirical research, insufficient comparative analysis and the absence of an integrated Maqasid-based framework. Addressing these gaps can advance understanding of how gig work influences youth welfare and sustainable development. Future studies should apply mixed-method and longitudinal approaches while expanding comparative analyses between Islamic and non-Islamic economies. The study highlights the need for inclusive policies, digital literacy programmes, and Islamic financial instruments such as micro-Takaful to strengthen ethical and sustainable participation in the gig economy.
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