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The negative impact of violence on children’s education and well-being: Evidence from Northern Nigeria

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  • Smiley, Anne
  • Moussa, Wael
  • Ndamobissi, Robert
  • Menkiti, Azuka

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This study provides comprehensive evidence on the negative effects of physical, sexual, and emotional violence on children’s well-being and educational outcomes in Northern Nigeria. In this paper, we analyzed household survey data, conducted surveys with a representative sample of pupils, and carried out interviews and focus groups with stakeholders. We provide some evidence that exposure to physical or emotional violence is negatively associated with social-emotional skills and self-efficacy. Subsequently, we find that children who experience any kind of violence are more likely to be out of school, have reduced learning, and are less likely to feel safe traveling to and from school. Exposure to sexual violence has a pronounced negative relationship with children’s mental health, an increased the likelihood of early marriage, and a lower likelihood of attending school.

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  • Smiley, Anne & Moussa, Wael & Ndamobissi, Robert & Menkiti, Azuka, 2021. "The negative impact of violence on children’s education and well-being: Evidence from Northern Nigeria," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 81(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:81:y:2021:i:c:s0738059320304867
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2020.102327
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    1. Blackwell, Alexandra & Colleen, Gunnar & Scharf, Jodi & Hussein, Thomas & Lomena, Ambaku Peter & Ayella, Cosmas & Okot, Anywar Sam & Mansi, Eleonora & Yimam, Kedir Ahmed & Falb, Kathryn, 2023. "Children’s schooling experiences and child hope in South Sudan," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 97(C).
    2. Delprato, Marcos & Chudgar, Amita & Frola, Alessia, 2024. "Spatial education inequality for attainment indicators in sub-saharan Africa and spillovers effects," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 176(C).

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