scholarly journals Psycho-Social Effects of Teenage Pregnancy in Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 96
Author(s):  
Viola Ingwani ◽  
Shamiso Iline Chingombe ◽  
Loveness Chindanya ◽  
Sarah Moyo
Keyword(s):  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Girl Child ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
The Family ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Out Of School

<div><p><em>This qualitative research design focused on the psychological effects of teenage pregnancy in Masvingo Zimbabwe. In depth interviews were employed for data collection .The sample compromised five school girls with friends who dropped out of school due to teenage pregnancy, five girl child drop outs and three elders knowledgeable in Shona culture. The analysis was concerned with the attitudes of Shona society on teenage pregnancy and dropping out of school; in particular the girls’ family, the girls’ prospective in-laws, her school peers and the church. Findings revealed the trauma that the pregnant girl-child faces.  It was noted that she suffers rejection, isolation, shame and low self esteem. Furthermore due to economic hardships the boys responsible for the pregnancy are not economically ready to start a family. Prospective in-laws discourage marriage because they feel that their boy children are not ready for marriage and are being taken advantage of. Recommendations were made that the family and the society should take a more supportive role when faced with pregnant teenagers.</em></p></div>

The experiences of grandparents raising grandchildren in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-26
Author(s):  
Rista Fauziningtyas ◽  
Retno Indarwati ◽  
Delisa Alfriani ◽  
Joni Haryanto ◽  
Elida Ulfiana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Cultural Aspects ◽  
Cultural Aspect ◽  
Supportive Role ◽  
The Family ◽  
Rest Time ◽  
Depth Interviews

PurposeThe raising of grandchildren by grandparents is a global phenomenon, and it is common in Indonesia. This is because parents are often unable or unwilling to raise their own children. However, the debate around “grandparenting” is still limited in Indonesia. The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the experience and views of grandparents on “grandparenting.”Design/methodology/approachThe methodology employed was qualitative and informed by phenomenology. The authors conducted in-depth interviews with 13 grandparents who were raising their grandchildren who were under five years old. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis.Findings5 main themes and 13 subthemes emerged from the analysis of the data. The themes were responses, strategies for overcoming negative responses, the grandparents’ role, the reason for raising grandchildren, and the cultural aspect of “grandparenting” in Java. All of the grandparents enjoyed their roles as grandparents. They felt that they helped fulfill their grandchildren’s physical and educational needs.Social implicationsThe experience of raising a grandchild can be both positive and negative, depending on the cultural aspects in the Java and the family as a whole system. Grandparents require healthcare and informal support to maintain their well-being.Originality/valueThis paper provides new insights into “grandparenting” closely related to social and cultural aspect within the community. Grandparents enjoy being a part of the Javanese tradition. The supportive role of grandparents in Indonesia is important. However, older adults need to balance the role of “grandparenting” and rest time so that they remain healthy and happy.

Critical Analysis of the Right to Education for Pregnant School-going Teenage Girls in South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-85
Author(s):  
Isaiah M. Sefoka ◽  
◽  
Kola O. Odeku
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Teenage Pregnancy ◽  
Legal Protection ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Human Right ◽  
Right To Education ◽  
Teenage Girls ◽  
The Right ◽  
Out Of School

Most inadvertently, teenage girls in school fall pregnant. Over recent years, South Africa has seen an exponential increase in teenage pregnancy. A significant number of pregnant teenage girls end up dropping out of school as often they are unable to cope with the huge responsibility associated with pregnancy, and some schools are not supportive of pregnant learners. However, pregnant teenage girls still have the right to education. To make it methodologically sound, this study utilized a literature review research approach, mainly sourced from google scholar search engine, to address issues relating to the legal protection of pregnant teenagers. The study found that, in schools, pregnant girls were discriminated against on different grounds, and sometimes expelled. The research presented consequences of teenage pregnancy such as, dropping out of school, loneliness, anxiety/stress, and so on. More importantly, using the jurisprudence of the South African courts, the paper accentuates that pregnant teenagers still have the right to education, and being pregnant cannot be used to deprive or deny them this fundamental human right. It prohibits discrimination in schools on the basis of pregnancy, and presents arguments for continuation of schooling, and all assistance needed to ensure that the right to education is protected at all costs, even during pregnancy.

Why We Drop Out of School: Voices of San School Dropouts in Botswana

2014 ◽  
Vol 43 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eureka B. Mokibelo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Educational Goals ◽  
Education Students ◽  
School Dropouts ◽  
Junior Secondary School ◽  
Junior Secondary ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Out Of School

Among San communities in Botswana, the rate of student disengagement from both primary and junior secondary school is an ongoing concern for educators. San learners leave school at all levels of primary and junior secondary education. Students who leave school have tended not to provide reasons as to why they are dropping out. This study investigated some of the reasons why San learners decided to drop out at primary and junior secondary school levels in the Central District in Botswana. In-depth interviews were undertaken with 20 former students living in five cattle-posts where the participants worked as cattle herders. The results indicate that some San drop out of school for reasons of survival, both within and outside school. The findings of the study offer insights into some of the issues that impede students within San communities in achieving their educational goals. Further, the findings could assist educational authorities in their review of current educational practices in Botswana so that that all citizens can be appropriately accommodated within the education system.

scholarly journals University Drop-outs and Disparities: What’s the Relationship?

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 163 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelaziz Razouki ◽  
Laila Rafouk ◽  
Widad Bouab ◽  
Khadija EL Hariri ◽  
Abdelhakim Alagui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Student Affairs ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Social Background ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
First Year ◽  
Academic Difficulties ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Out Of School

Dropping out of school has been a major concern at the Moroccan university for several years and is apparent in several university reports.  28% to 30% of students drop out in their first year. The risk factors for dropping out are numerous. The risk of dropping out of school is higher for a student from a disadvantageous social background than for those from a privileged background, with identical academic skills. Research shows that many factors, such as anxiety, uncertainty, Lack of guidance, isolation or alienation, academic difficulties, teaching methods and the teachers’ attitude are key determinants of students’ disengagement from their studies. Actions have been taken by the Moroccan government to reduce this phenomenon; particularly in the form of the “Programme d’Urgence” launched by the Ministry (2008-2012), but the situation has not improved significantly.This publication reports the results of a research conducted at the Cadi Ayyad University since 2015. The tool used to run this investigation is a questionnaire while withdrawing their baccalaureate’s degree from the student affairs service, canceling their registration.

scholarly journals Struggles of Tamang children in achieving elementary education

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 131-138
Author(s):  
Sapana Adhikari
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Education ◽  
Parental Education ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Living Condition ◽  
Socioeconomic Conditions ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Job Opportunities ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Drop Outs

This paper explores on how Tamang children achieve elementary education along with their socioeconomic conditions. This study tries to assess the impact of living condition, home and surrounding environment, parental education, and economic condition of the family on elementary education of Tamang children of Dhankuta district, aged 6-14 of. Data were collected from 15 households, purposively selected, through interview and observation, and the thematic analysis was done employing qualitative research design. It was found that, of the total 18 children,27.27% were non-enrolled, 24.14% drop-outs while 48.56% were continuing formal education. It was also found that the economic factors (poverty), family size, and home condition were the major struggle of the Tamang children in achieving elementary education. To combat with these issues income generation and poverty alleviation programs should be properly implemented; more job opportunities and shelters for the shelterless families are to be provided at low and affordable prices; and teachers and school authorities should make the parents aware about the importance of sending children regularly to school.

scholarly journals PEMETAAN KEBUTUHAN PENDIDIKAN NON FORMAL TERHADAP PEMUDA PUTUS SEKOLAH DI DESA MALLASORO KECAMATAN BANGKALA KABUPATEN JENEPONTO

LaGeografia ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Sriwulangdari Sriwulangdari
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
School Age ◽  
Education Needs ◽  
Out Of School Youth ◽  
Drop Outs ◽  
School Youth ◽  
Goat Farming ◽  
Out Of School

This study aims to determine: 1) Characteristics of out-of-school youth; 2) Non Formal education required by youth dropping out of school; And 3) Mapping of non formal education needs to out of school youth. The population in this study were youth dropping out of school age 15-30 years while the sample in this study is the youth who have dropped out of school age 15-30 years amounted to 100 people. Data collection using interviews, documentation and observation, after data collected data analysis done by data reduction, mendisplay data, and draw conclusions. The results showed that: 1) Characteristics of youth drop out of school in terms of age most are age 27-30 years 41%, the number of siblings most is 3-4 people 32%, the largest number of household members is 5-6 people 39%, education level The highest formal achieved is the 53% SD level. Factors that cause drop outs are inadequate costs, marriage, interest in going to school, distance to school and help parents earn a living; 2) Non-formal education required by out-of-school youth is 36% sewing / 36% skill, 33% cooking / culinary skill, 11% goat farming skills, 9% crafting / handmaking skills, 4% woodworking skills, Computer 4%, facial / bridal make up 3%; And 3) Mapping of the need for non formal education to out-of-school youth indicates that out-of-school youth need non-formal education for their life needs. The types of skills that young people need to drop out of school are the types of sewing / dressing skills, cooking / culinary skills, goat farming skills, handicraft / wicker skills, woodworking skills, computer skills, and facial / bridal makeup skills.

scholarly journals Continuing Education During Times of War: Experiences of Children in Northern Sri Lanka

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (35) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iresha M. Lakshman ◽  
Rajeswaran Rajeshkannan ◽  
Mark Schubert
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
The Family ◽  
Key Informant ◽  
War Experiences ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Depth Interviews

The primary objective of the study was to explore the experiences of children during and after 30 years of civil war with particular attention on its impact on their academic learning. The research intended to answer two research questions, namely 1) How did the war impact on children’s education? and 2) What support networks were available for children affected by war to remain in school and/or to continuously engage in academic learning? The research was carried out in the Jaffna District of Northern Sri Lanka and depended entirely on qualitative data generated through in-depth interviews, key informant interviews, focus groups discussions and observations. Multiple displacements caused by war, the impact of war on livelihoods and the trauma caused by war has resulted in some students losing interest in school and eventually dropping out. In spite of various financial and other support provided by local and international NGOs only some children have remained in school with a sustained interest in education. A characteristic common to these children was that they came from more ‘secure’ family backgrounds. The security offered by intimate relationships within the family seems crucial for educational success even during times of war. The findings suggest the need for strengthening family well-being and stronger emotional support to ensure sustained interest in education during times of war.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Status and Dropout of Children in Community Reading Center

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 341
Author(s):  
Aidhil Putra ◽  
Irmawita Irmawita
Keyword(s):  
Ideal Theory ◽  
Social Conditions ◽  
Drop Out ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Analysis Technique ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Family ◽  
New Variables ◽  
Reading Center ◽  
Out Of School

This research was motivated by the low encouragement of dropouts at the Community Reading Center of the Balai Gadang Village to continue their education, which was allegedly due to the low social condition of the family. The purpose of this study (1) is to describe how the social conditions of the family (2) describe the encouragement of children dropping out of school (3) to describe the relationship between family social conditions and the encouragement of children to drop out of school. The type of research used is quantitative correlation. There are 30 people as the population in this study. The technique for taking samples using random sampling, while the sample is 66% of the population to 20 people. The technique for collecting data is a questionnaire/questionnaire. The data analysis technique used theoretical ideal theory, percentage and Spearman Rho. The results of this study found that (1) the social conditions of the family were mostly quite low. (2) the encouragement of children dropping out of school is mostly quite low. (3) There is a significant relationship between family social conditions and the encouragement of children dropping out of school at the Community Reading Center of the Science Post, Balai Gadang Village. In connection with the existing conclusions, the researcher conveys that (1) It is hoped that parents will optimize in terms of looking for daily income and additional income so that their children can get a proper education. (2) It is expected that children who drop out of school can increase their motivation to learn. so that they can get a proper education and can learn both formally and non-formally. (3) It is hoped that more researchers can innovate by researching new variables in order to add and multiply existing variables.Keywords: family social conditions, encouragement of children dropping out of school

scholarly journals POLA ASUH ORANG TUA PADA ANAK PUTUS SEKOLAH KELUARGA BURUH DI KELURAHAN KOLONGAN AKEMBAWI KECAMATAN TAHUNA BARAT

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-34
Author(s):  
Christiansy Manoppo ◽  
Hamdi Gugule ◽  
Y. D. A Santie
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Parenting Style ◽  
External Validation ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Internal Validation ◽  
Authoritarian Parenting ◽  
The Family ◽  
Permissive Parenting ◽  
Depth Interviews

The purpose of this study was to determine the parenting style of children dropping out of school in the family of workers in Kolongan Akembawi, Tahuna Barat sub-district. This study used qualitative research, with techniques such as observation and in-depth interviews, data collection in this study used internal validation and external validation. , dependability and confirmability Sugiyono, 2010. The results show that the parenting style applied in families whose parents work as laborers in the Kolongan Akembawi sub-district, Tahuna Barat district, is a combination of authoritarian and permissive. Authoritarian parenting is characterized by the existence of absolute rules from parents that cannot be denied by children, especially in selecting schools for children aged 6-12 years. Permissive parenting is characterized by the behavior of parents who always agree with the wishes of the child, the choice of the child is considered by the parents as a policy in the family.

scholarly journals Responding to Maternal Loss: A Phenomenological Study of Older Orphans in Youth-Headed Households in Impoverished Areas of South Africa

Healthcare ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 259
Author(s):  
Busisiwe Ntuli ◽  
Ephodia Sebola ◽  
Sphiwe Madiba
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Phenomenological Study ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Dropping Out ◽  
Future Goals ◽  
Death Of A Parent ◽  
The Family ◽  
Prolonged Pain ◽  
The City ◽  
Out Of School

The aim of this study was to explore how older orphans in youth-headed households (YHHs) experience and respond to maternal death and to examine the strategies they employ to care for their younger siblings. We interviewed 18 older orphans who were purposively selected from YHHs located in informal settlements in the City of Tshwane, South Africa. After the death of their mothers, the orphans lost the family home, lost support from their relatives, lost friendships, lost educational opportunities, and lost childhood. The orphans experienced prolonged pain, sadness, anxieties, fear, loneliness despondency, and deep-rooted and persistent anger towards their mother for dying. They suffered from prolonged bereavement because they had been denied the opportunity to mourn the loss of their parents and yearned persistently but silently for their dead mothers. Dropping out of school to seek employment in order to care for their siblings was one of the main coping strategies that older orphans used. However, dropping out of school early robbed them of their future goals of getting an educational qualification. The orphans had not been prepared for taking on an adult role and were given no support or counselling to help them recover from their parents’ death. Continuous grief counselling should form an integral component of the psychosocial support services that are provided to orphans soon after the death of a parent.

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