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Exploring the Determinants of Child Labor in District Peshawar

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study investigates the relationship between skilled labor, poverty and child labor in district Peshawar. OLS and Multinomial Logistic Regression model is used for empirical findings. 150 boys (5-17 years) are randomly selected for survey. The methodology employed in the present study involves collecting primary data through questionnaires from two distinct populations: physically demanding laborers in Shoba Bazaar's mechanic shops and children engaged in online work. The majority of the little boys had no or little education. Most of their fathers had little education and were in poorly paid jobs, unemployed or deceased. Moreover, the study suggests that educational years of children and head’s educational status have strong negative impact on child labor. In addition, the study finds that age of children has positive relationship with child labor while joint family system has negative impact on child labor. Poverty serves as a driving force for child labor.

Source: The critical review of social sciences studies

DOI: 10.59075/ygx9fn50

Authors: Aneela Ejaz, Nadeem Iqbal, Aisha Rehman, Khadija Zia

Institution: University of Peshawar

Language: English

Topic: Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4404484075

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