Causative Factors and Impact of Students as Maxim Drivers in Meeting Life Needs (Study at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Halu Oleo University)

Abstrak

This study aims to examine the factors that cause students who work as Maxim drivers at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Halu Oleo University and to find out their impact in an effort to meet their study life needs. The method used is descriptive research with a qualitative approach. The research informants were determined through purposive sampling techniques by considering the relevance and direct involvement of students who worked as Maxim drivers. Data was collected through observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation, then analyzed qualitatively using an interactive model that included data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawn. The results of the study show that there are several factors that encourage students to work as Maxim drivers, including the need to meet living expenses and study needs, the flexibility of part-time working hours that can be adjusted to the lecture schedule, and the motivation to seek work experience while expanding social networks that are considered useful in the future. The impact that arises is divided into two categories, namely positive and negative. The positive impact is the availability of job opportunities that can increase students' income and practice independence in daily life. Meanwhile, negative impacts include reduced study time due to the division of time between lectures and work, which can ultimately affect students' academic achievement. In addition, the aspect of work safety also needs to be considered because risks on the road can threaten the safety of students.

Kata kunci

• Life Necessities
• Online Motorcycle Taxi Drivers
• students