Demographic and Socio-economic Determinants of Primary School Dropouts in Addis Ababa: The Case of Akaki Kality Sub-City
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2010-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This study examined the individual and household socioeconomic and demographic Actors that
determine the chances of children's dropping out of school before completing grade eight. It is
conducted in the Akaki KaliN sub-city, which is one of the peripheral sub-cities of Addis Ababa
City Administration. Apart from identifying the main socioeconomic and demographic
determinants oj primary school drop out, the study attempts to Jorward detail accounts oj
individual and household characteristics related to children's dropout. Along the course oj the
investigation structured questionnaire undJocus group discussion has been employed in order to
collect the household survey data and other related factors. Besides these the combination of
quantitative and qualitative methods has been used to analyze the determinants of children
school dropout from primary school. The quantitative data analysis was undertaken by various
statistical methods and logistic regressionJor the examination oJthe influence oJthe explanatory
variables.
Concerning the findings of the study; parental education. age of the child and the household
head, place of residence, the presence of younger children in the household shows significant
effect on pupil 's dropping out of school. Where as, sex of children and the household head,
household size and the presence primary school age children and elderly people in the
household demonstrate insignificant effect for primary school dropout. Parallel to the
quantitative analysis qualitative data are analysis and discussed separately and produce
supportive conclusions. On the basis oJthe results the paper finally suggests possible solution's
the reduction of the problem.
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Demographic, Socio-economic Determinants