ERIC Number: EJ936242
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 14
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ISSN: ISSN-1745-4999
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Delayed School Entry in Uganda
Moyi, Peter
Research in Comparative and International Education, v6 n2 p222-235 2011
Since 1997 Uganda has seen a large increase in school enrolment. Despite this increased enrolment, universal education has remained elusive. Many children enrol in school, but not at the recommended age, and they drop out before completing school. This article focuses on one of these problems--delayed school entry. What household factors are associated with delayed school entry? Delaying school entry is likely to hinder the achievement of universal education and the development of the cognitive competencies of Ugandan children. Using 2006 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey data, this study examines the household factors associated with school entry. The results show that the survivorship of the mother, female headship, and the head's level of education are all associated with a lower probability of delayed enrolment. (Contains 1 note and 5 tables.)
Descriptors: School Entrance Age, Foreign Countries, Access to Education, Cognitive Development, Parent Influence, Mothers, Fathers, Educational Attainment, Probability, Elementary Education, Attendance Patterns, Dropouts, Enrollment Trends, One Parent Family, Geographic Location, Family Income, Family Structure, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Uganda
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