Coping Strategies of Unemployed Post-secondary School Holders
CHAPTER ONE
OBJECTIVES OF STUDY
The general objectives of this study is to determine the coping strategies among unemployed youths in Akala, Mushin Local government area.
The specific objectives include;
- Understanding the socio-economic implications of unemployment.
- Identifying the coping mechanisms among unemployed graduate.
- To recommend and suggest measures at reducing unemployment in Lagos State in Nigeria.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Unemployment
According to International labour organization (ILO) being unemployed is the figure of all economically active population who are without work but are available for and are seeking work, including those who have lost their jobs and those who have voluntarily left work (World Bank, 2019). Likewise, in the view of Fajana (2000), unemployment refers to circumstances where people who are willing and capable of working are unable to find suitable paid employment. n Similarly, Adebayo (1991), unemployment occurs when members of the labour force desire to work but cannot get jobs. Youth unemployment, hence could be defined as the number of youths with varied background willing and able to work but cannot find any, or cannot find the type of job that they are trained to do and which they will be proud to do as their area of proficiency (Adegboyega, Okesina & Mustapha, 2016). As soon as the supply of labour exceeds the demand for labour, this results to joblessness and unemployment. Considering the insufficient employment opportunities in the formal sector, young people may have no choice but to engage in casual work and other unconventional livelihood sources, consequently leading to underemployment (Gibb & George, 1990; Onah, 2001; Echebiri, 2005; Adegboyega, Okesina & Mustapha, 2016).
CHAPTER THREE
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
In this chapter, we described the research procedure for this study. A research methodology is a research process adopted or employed to systematically and scientifically present the results of a study to the research audience viz. a vis, the study beneficiaries.
RESEARCH DESIGN
Research designs are perceived to be an overall strategy adopted by the researcher whereby different components of the study are integrated in a logical manner to effectively address a research problem. In this study, the researcher employed the survey research design. This is due to the nature of the study whereby the opinion and views of people are sampled. According to Singleton & Straits, (2009), Survey research can use quantitative research strategies (e.g., using questionnaires with numerically rated items), qualitative research strategies (e.g., using open-ended questions), or both strategies (i.e., mixed methods). As it is often used to describe and explore human behaviour, surveys are therefore frequently used in social and psychological research.
CHAPTER FOUR
DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
INTRODUCTION
This chapter presents the analysis of data derived through the questionnaire and key informant interview administered on the respondents in the study area. The analysis and interpretation were derived from the findings of the study. The data analysis depicts the simple frequency and percentage of the respondents as well as interpretation of the information gathered. A total of eighty (80) questionnaires were administered to respondents of which only seventy-seven (77) were returned and validated. This was due to irregular, incomplete and inappropriate responses to some questionnaire. For this study a total of 77 was validated for the analysis.
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
It is important to ascertain that the objective of this study was to ascertain coping strategies of unemployed post secondary school holders. In the preceding chapter, the relevant data collected for this study were presented, critically analyzed and appropriate interpretation given. In this chapter, certain recommendations made which in the opinion of the researcher will be of benefits in addressing the challenges of coping strategies of unemployed post secondary school holders
Summary
This study was on coping strategies of unemployed post secondary school holders. Three objectives were raised which included; Understanding the socio-economic implications of unemployment, Identifying the coping mechanisms among unemployed graduate and to recommend and suggest measures at reducing unemployment in Lagos State in Nigeria. A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from selected youths in Akala, Mushin Local government of Lagos state. Hypothesis was tested using Chi-Square statistical tool (SPSS).
Conclusion
The results of the study revealed that unemployed youths adopt coping strategies such as attending vocational training workshops, engaging in casual labour and involving in commercial motor cycle (okada) and business among others to adjust with the unemployment condition. The research hypotheses tested revealed no significant difference in the coping strategies of unemployed youths in Akala, Mushin local government of Lagos State based on educational qualification while there were significant differences based on gender and age
Recommendation
Based on the findings of this study, the following recommendations were made: Nigeria government should create more employment opportunities for youths in all sectors. The agricultural sector of the Nigeria economy which employs larger percentage of Nigerians should be resuscitated. Parents should support their children to choose good coping strategies that will benefit the society. The counsellors with the help of all stake holders should organize programmes that will create appropriate employment opportunity for youths in Nigeria
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