The role of time spent in unpaid domestic work on educational outcomes among adolescents and young adults: Quantitative evidence from India
Anupam Sharma,
Ankita Shah
Abstract:Higher education among youth is crucial for India's socio-economic development. Despite policy efforts, challenges persist in retaining students beyond elementary school and improving inclusivity and education quality. Using the UDAYA dataset from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, we examined how unpaid domestic work affects educational outcomes. Findings from survey-adjusted logistic regression models showed that more time spent on unpaid domestic work was associated with greater likelihood of discontinuing education,… Show more
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