1. Poverty Among Youth-Headed Households in South Africa: Quo Vadis.
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Mdluli-Maziya, Phindile, Mncayi, Precious, and Sere, Kebitsamang
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YOUNG adults , *STANDARD of living , *HOUSEHOLDS , *FACTOR analysis , *HOUSEHOLD surveys , *POVERTY - Abstract
In South Africa, youth (15–34 years) are the most vulnerable age group, assuming a large share of unemployment and NEET rates. This has raised concerns of their living standards, which have a great influence on their overall development. Although much has been written on poverty in South Africa, poverty specifically among the youth remains under-researched. This study analyses factors that determine poverty among youth-headed households in South Africa using the 2018 General Household Survey data from Statistics South Africa. Using a binary logistic regression, the paper provides findings and makes recommendations and imperative insights to policy-makers in advancing the socio-economic status of young people. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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