Modalities of Child Labor in the Context of Family Life: Nine Cases of ChildWorkers in Honduras
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Types of child labor, Family context, Working conditions, Community preventionAbstract
This study examines the case of nine child workers in Honduras, exploring in depth the interaction between working conditions, the family context and the modalities of child labor. Three iterations of information collection were carried out, with 36 accumulated hours of qualitative interview. Each case was observed throughout eight months of implementation of a psychoeducational program, and a follow-up observation was made three months after the intervention ended. To triangulate the data, information was collected from parents, teachers, and program facilitators. The results showed that participation in household chores and collaboration with the family business had a lower potential psychological impact than shellfish fishing on foot or organizing tourist visits by boat. The Discussion reflects on the influence of family living conditions on the diversity of child labor modalities. Practical implications are also suggested for adapting preventive strategies to the type of family context.
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