Topic: The Impact of Unemployment in Belfield

Topic: The impact of unemployment in Belfield.
Objectives: The researcher intends to achieve:

1. The number of unemployed residents in Belfield.
2. The challenges associated with finding a job.
3. The effect on the village as a result of unemployment.
Overview
Unemployment has been an issue not only in my community but nationwide. This
being, because unemployed individuals have no source of income, they resort to
crimes to gain some sort of money. This however is mostly prevalent among the
youths that have recently, within 1-9 years, graduated from secondary school and
sought no higher form of education. This has resulted and a significant percentage of
youths being incarcerated with petty crimes before they “have a chance to live”.
Methodology
This research was conducted with the help/ use of a questionnaire to acquire the views
and insight of unemployed individuals in Belfield. There were twenty volunteers in
the conduction and completion this survey. The survey consisted of 16 questions.
These comprised of 10 enclosed questions and 6 essay type questions.
Type of Data
 Quantitative: Quantitative data is any data that is in numerical form such as
statistics, percentages, etc. The researcher examines the data with the help of
statistics and believes the numbers will yield an unbiased result that can be
generalized to some larger population.
 Qualitative: Qualitative data is data that is observed and can generally not be

measured with a numerical result. It is contrasted to quantitative data which has
numerical attributes.
 Quantitative Research- this method of data collection was chosen because it

provided a simple and accurate way of acquiring data and made it easier to
quantify the respondents’ views.
Reason for Unemplyment
10%
Unqualified
Not Interested
25% Over Qualified
65%
Presentation of Results
Table Showing Age Range in Relation to Unemployment

Age Range Yes No
16-18 5 1
19-21 3 1
22-24 2 3
25-27 1 4
Chart Showing Reason for Unemployment
As shown on the graph, 65% of respondents were unqualified for a job, 25% weren't
interested in getting a job and 10% were over qualified for a job.
Discussion
Based on the data collected majority of the unemployed individuals are between the
ages of 16-21.
Views on Higher Education
 Nineteen of the 20 residents interviewed that intend on achieving a higher form of

education intend to do such to improve their qualifications, while the one
respondent that doesn't intend on achieving higher education said that they can
get by with just basic secondary school education.
Effect on the Village

 Eleven respondents had their contribution to the household affected by their lack
of a job while nine did not.
 Sixteen of the 20 respondents stated that there was a high crime rate in their
community as a result of unemployment.
 Twelve respondents believed that there was a link between crimes and
unemployment in their community. Sixteen respondents believed that crimes
were being committed by unemployed individuals.
Conclusion
From our findings, it is evident that unemployment is most prevalent among the
younger adults and those that haven't sought or think of seeking higher education. It is
also noticed that unemployment is higher among the males than the females.
However, for those that are employed, their job is not what they planned on doing but
is primarily just a source of income. As such, we conclude that it is difficult to find a
secure job without a form of education higher than what the secondary school
provides.
Recommendations
 Young adults should be provided with more opportunities to attend programs

which will supply them with a higher form of education, thus improving their
qualifications.
 Young adults should seek some form of higher education or work experience.
 Employers should be more willing to accept recent graduates to give them some
form of working experience.
References
Wikipedia.org
Introduction
This S.B.A includes the results of a research on Belfield residents on their views and
status of unemployment or employment and a sample of the survey used to conduct
this research.
Acknowledgement
The researchers wish to thank the lord for granting her with health and strength to
complete this project; family members and friends for providing help and moral
support during the process of completing this project as well as participants who took
the time to complete the survey. The researcher also wishes to extend heartfelt
gratitude to the wonderful Principles of Business teacher for providing her skills and
expertise; teaching and explaining the methods used in completing this project.

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Topic: The impact of unemployment in Belfield.

Objectives: The researcher intends to achieve:

 Qualitative: Qualitative data is data that is observed and can generally not be

 Quantitative Research- this method of data collection was chosen because it

Table Showing Age Range in Relation to Unemployment

Chart Showing Reason for Unemployment

 Nineteen of the 20 residents interviewed that intend on achieving a higher form of

Effect on the Village

 Young adults should be provided with more opportunities to attend programs

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