Authors:
Peter Mubiana, Vinnaras Nithyanantham

Addresses:
Department of Education, DMI St. Eugene University, Chibombo, Zambia. Department of Education, School of Doctoral Studies, UNICAF University, Larnaca, Cyprus. mpundu.peter@gmail.com, v.nithyanantham@unicaf.faculty.org

Abstract:

Marriage is one of society's most significant institutions because it establishes familial relationships. Adults should contact this institution. A girl under 15 can now marry an adult guy. Worldwide, especially in Africa, child marriage is a major concern. Zambia is one of the twenty global hotspots for child marriages, like many African nations. Thus, this study examined the consequences of child marriage on girls in Mangamu, Katongo, and Nakatindi elementary schools in Sesheke. A qualitative case study was performed to obtain data from 60 female participants 45 grade six girls. Five female instructors from each school participated. We employed questionnaires, depth interviews, and conversations to gather data. The findings showed that poverty, economic difficulty, cultural beliefs, and susceptibility of some youngsters induce girl-child marriages. The study also found that early marriages cause pregnancy and health issues. Educational rights are also taken away by child marriage. The report advised communities to educate each other about the effects of child marriage on girl children's academic advancement and stakeholders to warn the community.

Keywords: Child and Adolescent; Child Marriage, Education and Poverty; Teenage Pregnant; Development Issue; Quality of Life; Negative Consequences; Academic and Health; Health Rights.

Received on: 06/01/2024, Revised on: 29/03/2024, Accepted on: 07/05/2024, Published on: 03/06/2024

DOI: 10.69888/FTSSSL.2024.000224

FMDB Transactions on Sustainable Social Sciences Letters , 2024 Vol. 2 No. 2, Pages: 110-118

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