youth employment student name social science 193b winter 2005
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Youth EmploymentStudent Name
Social Science 193BWinter 2005
General Background
In July 2004:In July 2004:
~ 21.4 million youth employed~ 21.4 million youth employed
~ 52.3% Asians~ 52.3% Asians
~ 62.6% Latinos~ 62.6% Latinos
~ decreased 55.5% women~ decreased 55.5% women
~ increased 62% males~ increased 62% males(Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S Department of Labor)(Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S Department of Labor)
~ 69.9% Caucasians~ 69.9% Caucasians
~ 57.7% African Americans~ 57.7% African Americans
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The Committee on the Health The Committee on the Health and Safety Implications of Child and Safety Implications of Child Labor proposed a state law Labor proposed a state law limiting students to 20 hours a limiting students to 20 hours a week to allow enough time for week to allow enough time for school work and a successful school work and a successful academic performanceacademic performance
Statement of the Problem
Due to the increase of youth employment, researchers speculate problems: CHANGE ORDER OF LIST
~ familial closeness decreases – 1st~ academic achievement decreases 2md~ exposure to drugs and alcohol increases – 4th
~ youth are not finding pertinent jobs – 3rd
Familial InfluenceDisadvantages: Work gives students less time with the family
Advantages:
Students from poorer backgrounds must usually give their paycheck to the family
Acquisition of skills alleviates stressors, as well as increase confidence and self-efficiency
Academic Performance
Inverted U Theory
-less likely to complete high school
-lower GPA than unemployed students
Socio-Motivation
- motivation to do well in school
- low paying minimum wage jobs
Free meals
Employee discounts
Fun environment
Flexible schedules
Good pay
Employment Sought
expose to greater network
work conditions increase stress levels greater rate of substance abuse among employed youth can be attributed to having access to income
DrugExposure
MethodologySite Selection
• Irvine Youth Employment Services is a FREE service offered through the City of Irvine, Community Services department.
• The program assists youths age 16 to 25 with finding jobs and local employers with finding qualified applicants.
IYES matches 700 participants each year with local Orange County Employers
Methodology Field observation
Extensive field notes
Enumeration tables
Client Description
Demographic surveys
Open-ended surveys
Eileen CalivaWeek 1- Wed
Youth Employment 1:30-5:00pm
As I walked into theoffice, I immediatelywalked towards mydesk are to prepare
for my 2:00 appt.
Client A walks intothe office. A is a 1717year oldyear old Caucasian
girl. She is currentlya junior at Irvine
High School.
A: Hello! I'm here tolook for a job. Can
you help me?
FIELD NOTE EXAMPLE
Enumeration TableClientCode
F/M Maj/Min
Age LevelOfPart.
Mood Com.
A F Maj 16 8 =) $$ for colleg.
B M Min 15 5 =I HardSituat.
C M Maj 18 7 =) $$ for car
D F Min 19 10 =) Mom in Cuba
Sample Survey Sample Survey QuestionsQuestionsDemographic SurveyDemographic Survey
-What is your family What is your family income?income?
-Household structure?Household structure?
-What is your ethnicity?What is your ethnicity?
-Class standing?Class standing?
-Gender?Gender?
-Highest intended? Highest intended? degree?degree?
Open-Ended SurveyOpen-Ended Survey- What benefits do you What benefits do you
hope to gain from hope to gain from employment?employment?
- What are your What are your educational goals educational goals after graduating high after graduating high school?school?
- What are your reasons What are your reasons for seeking for seeking employment?employment?
SurveyEnumeration Table
Part.Code
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A M 17 11th SP PT IHS 70-79,000
Yes B
B F 16 12th 2 P PT WHS
30-39,000
No B
C M 18 10th 2 P PT UHS 80,000
And above
Yes M
Data AnalysisDecoding-
Field Notes Demographic
SurveysOpen-ended Surveys
Findings themes and correlationsMatricesTally sheetsTriangulation
Field Notes
Demographic & Open-endedSurveys
Finding themesAnd correlations
Matrices
Tally Sheets
FINDINGS
Participants By Age (36)
5% 9%
37%31%
16% 2%
15 years old
16 years old
17 years old
18 years old
19 years old and older
No answer
28
118
1 1 13 3
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
1
Participants
Caucasian
Asian/Asian American
Latino
Afghan
Indian
Italian
Pacific Islander
African American
Participants By Race/Ethnicity (36)Participants By Race/Ethnicity (36)
Participants By City
Average income for Irvine residents is $62,469Unemployment rate for Irvine residents is 3.7%
vs. Average income in Santa Ana is $36,962
Unemployment rate for Santa Ana is 5.8%.
70%
8%
8%
8% 3% 3%
Irvine Tustin Santa Ana Mission Viejo Laguna Niguel Costa Mesa
Model
Family Pressure
YouthEmployment
FamilyIncome
AcademicFuture Goals
# ofSiblings School
Hours Worked
“ “ I think it would improve my I think it would improve my family relationship because I family relationship because I get to support my family with get to support my family with the check I get” – 17 years oldthe check I get” – 17 years old
Familial Influence - How do you believe employment will affect your family relationships?
Is there family pressure Is there family pressure to find employment?to find employment?
Yes 14
Somewhat 7
No 12
Negatively affect Negatively affect family relationships?family relationships?
YesYes 11
NoNo 1717
FindingsAcademic Performance
How do you feel employment will How do you feel employment will affect your academic performance?affect your academic performance?
It won’t 14
Make me lazy to do homework 1
Affect me a little bit 2 (Make life a little more hectic)
Teach me more patience 1
Make me more responsible 1
Teach me time management 1
“ No, not at all! I mean, I come home and do my homework and that doesn’t take too long. The rest of the time I’m just playing video games anyway.”- 15 years old
Irvine High School Statistics"College is a goal for ninety-five percent of
the freshmen entering Irvine High School. Approximately fifty percent of our graduating seniors enter a four year university, forty-five percent enter a community college for transfer to a university or a trade/technical school, and five percent go from school to work or military service."
(http://irvinehigh.org/information/wasc)
FindingsAcademic Performance
School Status
87%
9% 4%
In School
Not In School
Thinking About Going Back
Highest Intended Degree
56%
17%
7%
20%
Bachelors AA High School Masters
FindingsEmployment Sought
Desired Jobs
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
1
Types of Jobs
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articip
an
ts
Food Services
Unloader/Loader
Office Job
Police
Childcare
Retail
Sales
Any
“ I get really good discounts on my clothes?! I just hope all the money I make won’t go into
me shopping at the store!” – 16 years old
Employment Factors
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Factors
Nu
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f P
arti
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ants
Fun work experience
Gain experience
Discounts
Good location
Flexible hours
Money
Easy
Research LimitationsLimited to one location
Limited on time – lack of longitudinal study
Because researcher is a part of the IYES team, participants might be afraid to answer some questions truthfully
Implications• Research- More data needs
to be collected from a diverse and wide range of participants
- Longitudinal studies need to be conducted in order to receive better accurate information
• Practice- Employment agencies and
school need to provide resources for students to gain experience (not just fast food, retail, etc.)
- Schools and parents need to take responsibility of their students/children and follow up on academics during employment
- Employers need to be flexible and open with student workers and follow the hourly laws
THANK YOU!