Risk Factors of Being a Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): A Scoping Review

Rahmani, Hamed; Groot, Wim

doi:10.1016/j.ijer.2023.102198

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“…Unstable jobs were also mentioned as a barrier to food access, which is not surprising considering that most adolescent mothers cannot secure high-paying job because they have not yet attained the educational qualification or skill [ 21 , 22 ]. Inconsistent work may impact income, which may increase the risk for food insecurity.…”

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Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Pregnant Adolescents and Adolescent Mothers in Ghana: A Photovoice Method

Posey,

Nsiah-Asamoah,

Fergusson Russell

et al. 2024

Int J Public Health

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Objectives: Food insecurity (FI) remains a major public health problem globally. However, there is limited information about adolescents’ experiences. The current study explored FI experiences of pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers in Cape Coast, Ghana using a Photovoice method.Methods: This study recruited 34 pregnant adolescents and adolescent mothers from communities in Cape Coast, Ghana. Each participated in a training session then was provided prompts to take photos that portrayed food access barriers, facilitators and coping strategies. In a debrief session, each participant selected two pictures they took and explained the image, followed by a group discussion of the selected photos. Debrief sessions were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim to develop themes using a theory-driven approach.Results: Most participants reported several or many experiences with FI (64.7%) in the previous month. Participants discussed money, unwanted pregnancy, and unstable work as barriers to obtaining food and working, selling goods, and family support as facilitators to obtaining food. Coping strategies mentioned include providing services to others, borrowing food and goods, meal stretching, pawning personal items and trading.Conclusion: The FI experience of this population is complex; interventions, including trade training or school retention, should be multifaceted.

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Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Pregnant Adolescents and Adolescent Mothers in Ghana: A Photovoice Method

Posey,

Nsiah-Asamoah,

Fergusson Russell

et al. 2024

Int J Public Health

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“…The high unemployment rate reflects an imbalance between job requirements in the workforce and the qualifications of graduates from educational institutions [9]. One of the reasons for this is the lack of character development and mentoring, as well as graduates' limited understanding of the soft skills required [10], [11]. This issue is also related to teachers' inadequate quality and competence and their difficulties in optimizing their roles as educators [12], [13].…”

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Expert Analysis on the User Interface of an Academic E-Supervision Application Based on Vocational Education Character

Syukhri,

Ganefri,

Tasrif

et al. 2024

JOIV : Int. J. Inform. Visualization

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Designing information systems to accommodate the unique needs of various users receives a lot of attention in contemporary software engineering. One such distinctive requirement in the educational context is academic supervision. Academic supervision encompasses activities to assist educators in enhancing their skills for managing the learning process and achieving educational objectives. In vocational high schools, the primary educational goals are to prepare students for the job market and empower them to initiate their businesses. These goals can only be realized if teachers incorporate technical and entrepreneurial skills into learning. The main goal of this study is to assist school supervisors and principals in assessing and directing teachers as they incorporate ideas of vocational education into the teaching and learning process. The research methodology used in this study is research and development, which includes several stages: initial needs analysis and assessment of the current state of academic supervision; development, which involves the creation of a conceptual system model; system interface design; model validation and revision; and evaluation, which requires system testing, implementation, and deployment. Based on the initial investigation and analysis of academic supervision, particularly in the context of vocational education, this research presents a conceptual model and system interface design. The outcomes of this research encompass the interface, system architecture, and user guide for the academic e-supervision system. An expert analysis of the user interface design indicates that the interface received positive evaluations from experts, with an overall average rating of 88%.

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“…In conjunction with these insights, various scholars have also linked the prevalence of NEET among youth to the presence of economic deprivation, a situation where individuals struggle to fulfil their basic needs and perceive this lack as a denial of what is rightfully theirs (Ripamonti & Barberis 2021;Rahmani & Groot 2023;Su, Wong & To 2020). Within this context, economically deprived youth often find themselves in the category of NEET because of limited access to education, training and employment opportunities, hindering their path to economic independence.…”

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Antecedents of youths who are not in employment, education or training: Micro-level evidence

de Jongh,

Mncayi-Makhanya,

Mdluli-Maziya

2024

Journal of Economic and Financial Sciences

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Orientation: The increasing number of young people not in employment, education or training (NEET) is a concerning global trend.Research purpose: This study aimed to identify the factors that contribute to young individuals being classified as NEET in South Africa.Motivation for the study: Given the rising NEET rates in South Africa and the potential loss of human capital, this study addresses a critical gap in understanding the drivers of youth unemployment and disengagement from education and/or training.Research approach/design and method: Employing cross-sectional data analysis techniques, the study used the Quarterly Labour Force Survey data with a sample of 14 338 youths aged 15–34 years from Statistics South Africa.Main findings: The study identified education level, race and age as significant predictors of NEET status. The research highlighted the role of social capital and geographical barriers in determining the NEET status of young individuals, with location and gender having an impact.Practical/managerial implications: The study’s findings have important implications for policymakers. Possible strategies can target the specific factors identified, such as improving access to education and training, addressing racial disparities and reducing gender-related barriers.Contribution/value-add: This study reveals the causes of NEET among South African youth. Policymakers can use this information to create targeted interventions, reduce the NEET population and promote socio-economic development. The research provides a valuable resource to guide efforts in reducing the NEET population and harnessing the potential of the country’s youth.

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Risk Factors of Being a Youth Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET): A Scoping Review

Cited by 25 publications

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Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Pregnant Adolescents and Adolescent Mothers in Ghana: A Photovoice Method

Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Pregnant Adolescents and Adolescent Mothers in Ghana: A Photovoice Method

Expert Analysis on the User Interface of an Academic E-Supervision Application Based on Vocational Education Character

Antecedents of youths who are not in employment, education or training: Micro-level evidence

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