When child marriage and child welfare intersect: Understanding the barriers to education

Mbamba, Crispin Rakibu; Yeboaa, Portia Akua; Gyimah, Clinton; McCarthy, Mary

doi:10.1111/chso.12640

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“…Preventing child marriage requires heightened awareness, law enforcement, and strengthened legal and policy frameworks ( 6 ). Sensitisation campaigns in rural areas and making educational institutions more accommodating for young married girls are essential strategies to deter child marriage and encourage girls' educational continuity ( 15 ).…”

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Early marriage, education and mental health: experiences of adolescent girls in Mozambique

Nhampoca,

Maritz

2024

Front. Glob. Womens Health

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Introduction and backgroundEarly marriage and maternity represent a violation of human rights and a barrier to achieving gender equality in education. Studies conducted across various regions and countries, including Mozambique, have highlighted the negative consequences of early marriage and maternity, particularly on adolescent girls' physical, educational and mental health. Adolescent girls who marry before the age of 18 are more prone to a broad spectrum of mood, anxiety, and other psychiatric disorders. In the districts of Maganja da Costa and Morrumbala in Zambézia Province, Mozambique, high rates of early marriage persist despite government policies and interventions.Purpose statementThis study aims to understand early marriage's socio-cultural, economic, and psychological drivers and impacts on adolescent girls' lives, focusing on education, mental health, and well-being.Design and methodsThis paper used a qualitative research design. We employed a life-story approach and used purposeful sampling to identify participants. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 25 participants and the data were analysed using Tesch's thematic analysis approach.ResultsElements contributing to early marriage and pregnancy are intricately linked with socio-cultural elements. These include the induction into specific societal roles, the affirmation of childbearing, the perceived importance of dowry, the impact of rite-of-passage ceremonies, and the cultural significance associated with a girl's initial menstruation. School dropout often originates from geographical and transportation challenges, nudging adolescent girls towards early marriage. In some instances, termination of pregnancy was viewed as a solution, while engaging in sexual activities was seen as a means to inject purpose into their lives or as a response to poverty. Positive changes and emotions were evident, yet regrettably, the ramifications of early pregnancy and marriage were primarily detrimental. These influenced the adolescent girls' interpersonal connections, educational and career opportunities, emotional well-being, and access to support networks.ConclusionsThe modern perspective, which advocates for equal educational rights for boys and girls and posits that marriage should occur after the age of 18, contradicts the socio-cultural perspective of adulthood.ContributionThis study adds to the ongoing efforts to prevent and combat early marriage and maternity in Africa.

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Early marriage, education and mental health: experiences of adolescent girls in Mozambique

Nhampoca,

Maritz

2024

Front. Glob. Womens Health

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“…Besides, customs and cultural lifestyle give rise to child marriages. For instance, according to research conducted in Ghana, when girls insist on continuing their education and pursuing their career goals, they are accused of being disrespectful (Mbamba et al., 2022, p. 973). In such communities, children do not have the right to object to the marriage decisions made by their families.…”

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Child marriage: Representation of the marriage of underage girls problem in the Turkish print media

Bayhantopçu

2023

Children & Society

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Child marriage, specifically the marriage of underage girls, is a crucial social problem that cuts across religions and cultures and can be considered as violence against children and women. Currently, the media is one of the strongest public spheres to combat this problem apart from national and international laws and agreements. This study aims to analyse how the child marriage problem is represented in the Turkish print media within the framework of feminist theory. The analysis is based on 246 news reports related to child marriages. The study found that even though the issue has been identified as a problem in the Turkish print media, it has not come to the forefront. Rather, the newspapers have normalized the issue of underage marriage, especially through the use of language.

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“…Preventing child marriage requires heightened awareness, law enforcement, and strengthened legal and policy frameworks (6). Sensitisation campaigns in rural areas and making educational institutions more accommodating for young married girls are essential strategies to deter child marriage and encourage girls' educational continuity (15).…”

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When child marriage and child welfare intersect: Understanding the barriers to education

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Early marriage, education and mental health: experiences of adolescent girls in Mozambique

Early marriage, education and mental health: experiences of adolescent girls in Mozambique

Child marriage: Representation of the marriage of underage girls problem in the Turkish print media

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