Child labour in Ghana: Implications for children's education and health

Emma Seyram Hamenoo, Emmanuel Aprakru Dwomoh, Mavis Dako-Gyeke

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Abstract

Drawing on Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, this study investigated child labour experiences of children in Ghana. Using a qualitative research approach, in-depth interviews were conducted with 25 participants who were purposively selected. Data collected were analyzed thematically and the findings indicated that reasons why children engaged in child labour included poverty, parental absence, and poor enforcement of educational and child labour laws. The findings further revealed that children's engagement in selling on the highway could negatively affect their health and education. Based on the findings, we recommend that there should be effective implementation of educational and child labour laws in order to mitigate this menace.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)248-254
Number of pages7
JournalChildren and Youth Services Review
Volume93
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Oct 2018

Keywords

  • Child labor
  • Children's health
  • Education
  • Health
  • Labor Laws
  • Parental absence

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