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Economic inactivity of young people aged 16-24: Definition, reasons and potential future focus
Report brings together evidence on inactivity and build knowledge on the reasons for inactivity amongst young people aged 16 to 24. In this report, we used published ONS data and have summarised the main results from existing published qualitative research for Scotland and the UK in the last 5 years
Summary of reasons and barriers for economic activity
The data presented have identified the possible barriers that young people in this cohort face. These can be summarised as:
- Health-related factors: physical and mental ill health play a role in economic inactivity.
- Disability: evidence reports the impact that disability can have in both searching for and getting work.
- Gender differences: women report high caring responsibilities (of both family and children).
- Location: included the lack of opportunities in rural areas.
- Personal experiences with the job market: reported feelings of discouragement from available job opportunities, lack of confidence in their experience, lack of work experience.
- Lack of support and financial instability: evidence shows the lack of emotional and financial support, particularly for women with children, to enrol in employment.
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