Selected demographic variables affecting the educational attainment of children in the Philippines

Date of Publication

2007

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics

College

Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business

Department/Unit

Economics

Defense Panel Chair

Mitzie Irene P. Conchada

Defense Panel Member


Emily Christi A. Cabegin
Andrew Adrian Y. Pua

Abstract/Summary

This paper examines the determinants of educational attainment of children in the Philippines. The study uses merged data sets from the nationally-representative 2003 labor force and family income and expenditures survey. The highest grade attained of children aged 13-22, 17-22, and 21-22 for primary schooling, secondary schooling, and tertiary schooling, respectively are examined using ordered probit models that are buttressed by a diverse conceptual framework. Schooling attainment of males and females are also examined separately so as to shed light on the potential disparity between the education levels between sexes. Estimation results show that parental education has a positive and statistically significant effect on the educational attainment of children, and mother's education has a stronger effect compared with father's education. While an increase in permanent income of the household is not always associated with increased attainment, households still face severe resource constraints.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14332

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

91, [xiv] leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Education--Demographic aspects--Philippines; Education--Parent participation--Philippines

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