Socioeconomic Aspects of Child Labour-
A Case Study of Children in Auto Workshops

Khan, Rana Ejaz Ali

doi:10.35536/lje.2001.v6.i1.a5

LJE

2001

DOI: 10.35536/lje.2001.v6.i1.a5

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Socioeconomic Aspects of Child Labour- A Case Study of Children in Auto Workshops

Rana Ejaz Ali Khan¹

Abstract: Federal Minister for Labour Manpower and Overseas Pakistanis, Omar Asghar Khan has announced the draft of the labour policy. The policy focuses on the law to eliminate child labour in the country. According to the Minister the law would be implemented from January 2001 and before the year 2005 there would be no child or bonded labour in Pakistan. Moreover, Under ILO obligation Pakistan has to achieve the objective of elimination of child and bonded labour by the year 2005. ILO plans to impose sanctions on the … Show more

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Child labour in Pakistan: Addressing supply and demand side labour market dynamics

Fatima

2017

Econ. labour relat. rev.

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This article uses empirical evidence, based on labour market indicators, to analyse the factors influencing the incidence of child labour in Pakistan, from both supply and demand sides. The level of demand for child labour is shown to be linked mainly to adult wage levels, the adult unemployment rate in an area, and the size of the informal and agriculture sectors. The supply of child labour is seen to be positively linked to the proportion of adult unemployment in the household. Unlike previous studies, the article analyses both demand and supply side factors in a context of poverty and takes account of the co-existence of formal and informal labour markets. Furthermore, to generalise the issue for a longer span of time (which previous studies fail to do), it adopts the methodology of a pseudo-panel approach based on that proposed by Deaton. This approach makes it possible to pinpoint more accurately the factors, and their interaction, that need to be considered in any effective policy approach to the issue of child labour. To prevent unintended consequences, a multi-faceted development approach is required.

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Child labour in Pakistan: Addressing supply and demand side labour market dynamics

Fatima

2017

Econ. labour relat. rev.

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Child labor and mental health status of in-school adolescents in a municipal local government area of Lagos state, Nigeria

Famodu

Adebayo

2018

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health

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Background Child labor (CL) is on the increase in developing countries with its adverse consequences. Many studies have related CL to physical and social well-being and not mental health (MH). This study was designed to assess the experience of CL and mental health status (MHS) among in-school adolescents and determine the association between them, if any, in a metropolitan area of Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in eight private and four public secondary schools using a two-stage cluster sampling method. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was used to obtain information on CL and MH. Experience of CL was assessed through a “yes” or “no” response to whether respondents had ever worked or were currently working in exchange for money or not. MHS was measured with the Strength and Difficulty Questionnaire (SDQ). The SDQ is a 25-item instrument with two subdivisions: strength (prosocial) and difficulty scales. Difficulty scale is categorized into emotional, conduct, hyperactivity and peer problems. Each category of the subdivision was scored as normal (low need), borderline (some need) and abnormal (high need). The scores were modified into “positive” (low need) and “negative” (some need and high need). Total difficulty was scored “positive” (0–15) and “negative” (16–40) and prosocial behavior was scored “positive” (6–10) and “negative” (0–5). Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics, Chi-squared test and logistic regression at α < 0.05. Results The mean age of respondents was 14.1 ± 1.9 years with 61.4% aged 14 years and above and 59.2% were female. About a quarter (23.8%) experienced CL with apprenticeship being the most common form (55%) followed by street trading (10%). About 20% of the respondents had negative MHS on the overall difficulty scale and 8.0% on the prosocial scale. Based on the ratings of the difficulty scale, 39.1% of them had problems with peers, 19.3% had emotional problems, 17.2% had conduct problems and 7.6% were hyperactive. Sex, mothers’ and fathers’ levels of education, and school absenteeism were predictors of CL experience. Respondents who lived with both parents had lower odds of having negative MHS [adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 0.39; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 0.187–0.815]. Conclusion The study revealed that among in-school adolescents in the study area, a considerable percentage of children were involved in CL and had poor MHS especially peer and conduct problems. Concerted efforts at reducing the menace of CL and interventions to promote the MH of in-school adolescents are hereby advocated.

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Socio-economic Causes of Child Labor in Carpet Weaving Industry: A Case Study of Union Council Ali Wahan

Avais

Wassan

2014

SSRN Journal

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Socioeconomic Aspects of Child Labour- A Case Study of Children in Auto Workshops

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Child labour in Pakistan: Addressing supply and demand side labour market dynamics

Child labour in Pakistan: Addressing supply and demand side labour market dynamics

Child labor and mental health status of in-school adolescents in a municipal local government area of Lagos state, Nigeria

Socio-economic Causes of Child Labor in Carpet Weaving Industry: A Case Study of Union Council Ali Wahan

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