SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS OF STREET CHILDREN IN INDUSTRIAL ARE, MBALE CITY
| dc.contributor.author | NAMBAFU P_BSW_2025.pdf | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-11-12T11:49:05Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-11-12T11:49:05Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-09-19 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study sought to find out the socio-economic factors influencing prevalence of street children in industrial and the literature was reviewed according to the three objectives which include; to find out the social factors influencing prevalence of street children in industrial area, to find out the economic factors influencing prevalence of street children in industrial area, to find out the relationship between socio-economic factors and prevalence of street children in industrial area. The researcher used a sample size of 63 respondents and used questionnaires to collect data and later the data was analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). Results of the first objective showed that social factors such as family breakdown, domestic violence, peer influence, and societal stigma significantly contribute to the prevalence of street children in the Industrial Area of Mbale City. Supported by the following responses; 54% of respondents agreed that family breakdown leads to the loss of parental care, pushing children to the streets, 62% supported the view that stigma and discrimination against poor families increase children's vulnerability, 61% believed that domestic violence drives children out of hostile homes. Results of the second objective revealed that economic factors including poverty, unemployment, and lack of access to affordable education are critical drivers behind the increasing number of street children in the Industrial Area of Mbale City and were supported by; 56% of respondents indicated that poverty limits the ability of families to meet children's needs, 80% agreed that parental unemployment increases the risk of neglect and street migration. Results of the third objective showed that that there is a strong, positive relationship between socio-economic factors and the prevalence of street children in industrial area. 75% of respondents acknowledged that social exclusion combined with economic hardship increases the likelihood of street life, 68% agreed that financial deprivation weakens family care structures, prompting children to flee. There is need for the government to establish a comprehensive national child protection policy that prioritizes prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration of street children into society. This policy should be backed by adequate funding and implemented in collaboration with local governments, nongovernmental organizations, andccccvvvvvvvvvcommccommunities. xiii | |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Self sponsored | |
| dc.identifier.citation | Thesis | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12311/3075 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Uganda Christian university | |
| dc.title | SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS OF STREET CHILDREN IN INDUSTRIAL ARE, MBALE CITY |