| Author(s) |
Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) |
| Date |
2011-08-01 |
| Country |
Sri Lanka |
| Language |
English |
| Contributor(s) |
sponsored by International Labour Organization (ILO) |
| Publisher(s) |
Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) |
| Description |
This report is compiled on the basis of data gathered during the survey conducted in 2008/09. The survey gathered vital information on children encompassing diverse fields of their activity such as demography, economic activity, health and safety, housing and household characteristics and perception of parents / guardians and their bearing on child activity. Furthermore, the report provides information on Child population, Working children, Child labour and Hazardous forms of child labour in Sri Lanka, based on national definitions that are contained in the report. |
| Table of contents |
Executive summary
List of Tables
List of figures
Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 General Background
1.2 Objective of the Survey
1.3 Content and coverage
1.3.1 Section A: Demographic Characteristics
1.3.2 Section B: Activity Status of Children (for children 5 - 17 years old)
1.3.3 Section C: Health and Safety
1.3.4 Section D: Perception of Parents / Guardians of the currently working child
1.3.5 Section E: All children 5–17 years - living away from Household/family
1.3.6 Section F: Housing and Household Characteristics
1.4 Concepts and Definitions
1.4.1 Economic Activity
1.4.2 Family Work
1.4.3 Educational Activities
1.4.4 Employee with salary or wage (permanent)
1.4.5 Employee (temporary)
1.4.6 Employer
1.4.7 Own account worker
1.4.8 Unpaid family worker
1.4.9 Reference Period
1.4.10 Unemployed
Chapter 2 - Survey Methodology
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Scope and Coverage
2.2.1 Survey Population
2.2.2 Geographical Coverage
2.2.3 Survey Instruments
2.3 Sample Design
2.3.1 Sampling Frame
2.3.2 Sample Size
2.3.3 Stratification
2.3.4 Primary Sample Allocation and Selection
2.3.5 Secondary sample selection
2.4. Estimation Procedure
2.4.1. Estimation Under Different Characteristics
2.4.2. Sample Weights
2.4.3. Adjustment for Unit non- response
2.5. Field Operation
2.5.1 Appointment of survey Staff and Training
2.5.2 On Field Management of the Survey
2.6. Data Processing
2.6.1 Computer Data Entry
2.6.2 Computer editing
2.6.3 Tabulation
Chapter 3: Child Population
3.1 Age, Gender and Sector Composition
3.2 School Attendance Status of Children
3.3 Reasons for Non attendance
3.4 Activity Status of Children
Chapter 4: Working Status of Children
4.1 Age, Gender and Sector composition
4.2 School Attendance
4.3 Children in Economic Activity by major occupation
4.4 Children Engaged in Economic Activity by major Industry
4.5 Employment status of working children
4.6 Hours of work of Children in economic activity
4.6.1 Place of work
4.7 Paid Child Workers
4.7.1 Basis of payment
4.8 Children engaged in Family Work
Chapter: 5. Child Labour and Hazardous work
5.1 Age, Gender and Sector composition
5.2 School attendance
5.3 Industry, Occupation and Employment
5.3.1 Industry
5.3.2. Occupation
5.3.3 Employment status
5.4 Hours of work and Earnings
Chapter 6: Health and Safety of Children
6.1 Children and Parents
6.1.1 Children
6.1.2 Parental care
6.1.3 Attitudes and Perceptions of Parents/ Guardians of working children
6.1.4 Reasons for working
6.2 Exposure to Health and Safety risks
6.2.1 Work duration
6.2.2 Health and safety risks faced due to work
6.2.3 Frequency and Seriousness of Injuries or Illnesses
6.2.4 Working Environment
6.3 Household Social Status
6.3.1 Housing and Sanitation
6.3.2 Ownership of Household Equipments
6.3.3 General Household Affluence
Annexure
1. Additional tables
2. Reliability statistics
3. Survey schedule |
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