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
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
Recommended Citation
Borromeo, M. V., Castillo, J. D., & Lopez, E. N. (2007). Selected demographic variables affecting the educational attainment of children in the Philippines. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/6783