A Multilevel Analysis of Out-of-School Children by Gender and Educational Level

IF 1.4 3区社会学 Q2 SOCIAL WORK

Children & Society Pub Date : 2024-12-15 DOI:10.1111/chso.12933

Heng Zhang, Shahla Akram, Mehboob Ul Hassan, Muhammad Farrukh Shahzad

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Children are the builders of the future, and their education is crucial for societal development. This study aims to identify and analyse the barriers that prevent marginalised communities from participating in educational activities and explore strategies for overcoming these obstacles. Focused on Pakistan, which has the second highest number of out-of-school (OOS) children globally according to UNICEF, this research utilises data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) Wave 6. Employing logistic regression and generalised structural equation modelling (GSEM), we investigate the impact of foundational skills, child disabilities, socioeconomic factors and regional differences on school attendance. The study particularly examines the role of financial assistance, including tuition fees and social transfers, in addressing the issue of out-of-school (OOS) children. The findings highlight the need for inclusive policies, adequate funding and enhanced foundational skills to improve school attendance and academic outcomes.

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失学儿童性别与文化程度的多层次分析

儿童是未来的建设者，他们的教育对社会发展至关重要。本研究旨在识别和分析阻碍边缘化社区参与教育活动的障碍，并探索克服这些障碍的策略。根据联合国儿童基金会的数据，巴基斯坦是全球失学儿童人数第二多的国家，本研究利用了多指标类集调查（MICS）第六波的数据。采用逻辑回归和广义结构方程模型（GSEM），我们调查了基础技能、儿童残疾、社会经济因素和地区差异对入学率的影响。这项研究特别审查了包括学费和社会转移在内的财政援助在解决失学儿童问题方面的作用。研究结果强调，需要制定包容性政策、提供充足资金和提高基本技能，以提高入学率和学业成绩。

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Children & Society SOCIAL WORK-

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2.60

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17.60%

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125

期刊介绍： Children & Society is an interdisciplinary journal publishing high quality research and debate on all aspects of childhood and policies and services for children and young people. The journal is based in the United Kingdom, with an international range and scope. The journal informs all those who work with and for children, young people and their families by publishing innovative papers on research and practice across a broad spectrum of topics, including: theories of childhood; children"s everyday lives at home, school and in the community; children"s culture, rights and participation; children"s health and well-being; child protection, early prevention and intervention.