Effect of Poor Living Conditions of Orphan Children in Acquiring Education in Singida Municipality, Tanzania
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Poor living conditions, Orphan children, Municipality, TanzaniaAbstract
Education is a fundamental human right for all children, as recognized by the Committee on the Rights of the Child in 1989 in the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The aim of this study is to examine the poor living conditions of orphan children in acquiring education in Singida Municipality. The target population for this study comprises orphaned children and their guardians residing in Singida Municipality. A non-probability sampling method was used to select a sample size of 190 orphaned children as respondents to the study. The primary data collection instrument utilized in this study was a questionnaire, chosen for its ease of administration and its ability to gather substantial information from a large number of respondents. The study adopts a quantitative approach and employs both descriptive and inferential statistics for data analysis using SPSS. The linear regression model was used to assess the effect of poor living conditions of orphan children on acquiring education in Singida Municipality. In cases where there are multiple independent variables, a multiple linear regression model is employed. To ensure the validity of the data and the appropriateness of the linear regression model, several tests were conducted. The study’s findings indicate that orphaned children in Singida Municipality face a number of difficulties in getting an education. The difficulties include shelter, food, clothing, and access to water. The findings could help inform policymakers and educators on strategies to improve educational opportunities and outcomes for orphaned children, ultimately promoting their well-being and future prospects. Therefore, the study recommends that the government must look for marginalized populations, such as orphans, who are falling behind in gaining possession of crucial social services. Also, the management of the school ought to be prepared to recognize the orphaned children that are falling behind in receiving a high-quality education. Also, as a way to create a local registry for this, the community must work together to recognize the orphaned children living in their midst, understand the difficulties they face, and have the ability to provide for them in a variety of ways.
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