Is the distribution of NEETs and early leavers from education and training converging across the regions of the European Union?

Rambla, Xavier; Scandurra, Rosario

doi:10.1080/14616696.2020.1869282

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“…In terms of ELET rates, although this indicator has largely fallen back since the start of the economic crisis to the present day −31.7% in 2008 vs. 16% in 2020- (Ministry of Education and Training, 2021), Spain continues to be one of the EU countries with the highest levels of ELET and has failed to attain the target set by the Europe 2020 Strategy for Spain of 15%. In this sense, Rambla and Scandurra (2021) have demonstrated the positive effect of the development of regional and local policies in reducing ELET. In the case of Spain, local authorities have had limited influence, especially in the management of the EU-sponsored Youth Guarantee Scheme.…”

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“…In addition, there is a great inter-regional variability in ELET data (Rambla & Scandurra, 2021). Our research is conducted in one of the Spanish regions with the highest ELET rates – the Balearic Islands – a Mediterranean region with a tourism-based economy characterised by seasonality and an easy entry of low-skilled (mostly men) into the labour market.…”

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Early School Leaving and Transition to Adulthood: A Case Study of a Spanish Mediterranean Region

2022

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In this study, the processes of transition to adulthood of early school leavers were analysed with special emphasis on the heterogeneity of situations that arise in this group. A quantitative methodology has been used including data collection via questionnaires with a total sample of 580 participants (306 women and 274 men) in the age range 26–28. Firstly, we have analysed the influence of educational level and gender in emancipation, employment, and parenting processes. Secondly, seven models of transition were identified based on the combination of main markers of transition to adulthood. Results showed the strong impact of educational level and gender on youth transitions, and the great vulnerability of youth with a low educational level specifically in employment and being these difficulties greater for women.

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Early School Leaving and Transition to Adulthood: A Case Study of a Spanish Mediterranean Region

2022

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“…Scandurra et al (2021a) show that the regional scale is highly relevant in explaining within-country variation in school-to-work transitions outcomes. Further empirical evidence using regions as units of analysis also shows variations in regional youth unemployment, NEET and youth employment rates (Bruno et al, 2014;Cefalo and Scandurra, 2021;Rambla and Scandurra, 2021;Scandurra et al, 2021b). When looking at regional drivers of youth employment, this literature draws from investigations at national level that point towards sectoral economic and labour market characteristics (De Lange et al, 2014;Tomić, 2018); and demographic trends, such as the dynamics of youth mobility (King and Williams, 2019).…”

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What, for whom, and under what circumstances: Do activation policies increase youth employment in the EU?

Cefalo,

Scandurra

2023

Journal of European Social Policy

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Activation measures have assumed a prominent role within policy perspectives aimed at increasing labour market participation to support welfare sustainability. Most comparative studies on active labour market policies (ALMPs) have been conducted at the national level, although several scholars recently stressed the need to consider more carefully the territorial dimension of social policies. This article addresses this research gap by providing quantitative estimates of the territorial effect of national ALMPs provision on youth employment in European regions. We find that regional contextual traits, which can present a variety of configurations, play a significant role in moderating the effects of ALMPs. Divergent outcomes per type and level of education also highlight the complexity of the landscape for ALMPs’ design and implementation. Our analysis helps identify the institutional and contextual conditions that require evaluation when designing and implementing policies targeting young people.

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“…The literature has pointed to the fact that mental health 1 is a critical factor in educational success [2,3]. On the other hand, literature shows that Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET) 2 has become an increasingly worrying problem in the European Union [5][6][7], particularly in Spain, where ELET rates have been high for more than ten years and are seen as a hindrance to economic growth and social cohesion both in the country and in the Union [8]. This article examines the overlap between these two topics: exploring the potential causes of this issue and its effects on youth.…”

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Exploring the Relationship between Early Leaving of Education and Training and Mental Health among Youth in Spain

Puerta

Guerrero

2023

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This study aimed to explore the relationship between Early Leaving Education and Training and mental health perceived by young Spanish school leavers, as well as develop mid-range theories to better understand this relationship. The study uses a grounded theory approach; specifically, Charmaz’s constructivist approach and its informed version have guided the study. Through qualitative interviews with individuals who had left school prematurely, the results of this study showed a bidirectional relationship between ELET and mental health, where the detriment in the mental health of young people who leave school early should be understood as both a cause and an effect of the process of ELET. In addition, the findings suggest that certain socio-economic and educational factors, such as bullying, academic stress, self-responsibilization of failure, and labels such as “NEET” can contribute to a decrease in mental health. Overall, this study has provided new insights into the ELET-mental health relationship, contributing to the development of mid-range theories that can inform future research and interventions to minimize these problems.

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Is the distribution of NEETs and early leavers from education and training converging across the regions of the European Union?

Cited by 10 publications

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Early School Leaving and Transition to Adulthood: A Case Study of a Spanish Mediterranean Region

Early School Leaving and Transition to Adulthood: A Case Study of a Spanish Mediterranean Region

What, for whom, and under what circumstances: Do activation policies increase youth employment in the EU?

Exploring the Relationship between Early Leaving of Education and Training and Mental Health among Youth in Spain

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