Chapter 1

Statement of the Problem

I the investigator wishes to find out How has youth unemployment affected residents of LaFargue Choiseul
Objectives:
The investigator hopes to:
1. State the approximate number of unemployed young people.
2. Determine the reasons for being unemployed.
3. Describe how the unemployment of people has affected the community.
4. Suggest ways to solve or reduce the number of unemployed young people in LaFargue Choiseul.

Chapter 2
Reason for Selecting the Area Of Research
Unemployment is a person without a job. In my investigation I am focusing on youth
unemployment. It is a big problem in my area of La-Fargue Choiseul and I, the investigator,
wishes to find out how it affects young people in particular.
The investigator has observed that there is a correlation between youth unemployment
and crime rates. It has been observed that young people join gangs that pay them to take part
in illegal activities for example robberies and drug dealings. They also join gangs to feel a
sense of belonging. Secondly, youth unemployment has a physiological effect at the
beginning of career which can lead to a general loss of confidence and a lower self-esteem of
the individual. If they are turned down more than once they will eventually lose hope.
However, there are different ways to help alleviate the problem. Firstly, the
government can put in place more internship programmes. Secondly, the private sector should
hire fewer foreigners and leave job openings to citizens of the country. Lastly, private sectors
can also expand their businesses to create more jobs.
The investigator wants to investigate why young persons are not working and how
they cope with the issue.

Chapter 3
Method of Investigation
The investigator has chosen the questionnaire as a method of research.
According to Wikipedia a questionnaire is a research instrument consisting of a series of
questions and other prompts for the purpose of gathering information from respondents.
The questionnaire consists of bio questions as well as open and close ended data
questions. The investigators chose this method because it allows the investigator to be carried
out with limited effects to validity as well as reliability. Also, using a questionnaire can
enable the investigator to collect a large amount of information from a large group of people
in a short period of time.
When responding to a questionnaire people may interpret questions differently and
answer questions based on interpretation. It can be said that there is a level of subjectivity
that is not acknowledged. A questionnaire has limitations but is more advantageous than other
methods of investigation.

Chapter 4
Questionnaire
Bio Data Questions:
What is your sex?
Male Female
What is your age range?
18-24 25-30
How many unemployed persons did you know?
1-4
6-10 10-15
What is your level of education?
Primary Secondary Tertiary
1. How would you rate unemployment in your community?
Mild
Moderate
Serious
2. Why are you unemployed?
Uneducated
Lack of Skills Not looking for a job
Overqualified
3. What factors in your country encourage the high rate of youth unemployment?
High population
failing economy
few job opportunities
High level of competition

little capital to start businesses

4. How often do you apply for jobs?

Weekly
Every 2 weeks
monthly
5. Do you feel employers give young people equal opportunity at job openings?
Yes
No
6. Are your salary expectations in line with the job being offered?
Yes
No
7. On a scale of 1-5 how frustrating is it to not be employed?
1 being not to frustrating
5 being very frustrating
8. Has being unemployed affected your mind set?
Yes
No
9. How are you supporting yourself?
Living off savings Taking loans from family members

10. Has the high rate of unemployment affected social activities in your community?
Yes
No
11. Has the level of crime increased due to unemployment?
Yes
No
12. Has the level of youth unemployment affected the population in your community?
Yes
No
13. Are you willing to accept a job below your qualifications?
Yes
No
14. Are you prepared to further your education to meet job qualifications?
Yes
No
15. Do you have skills beyond your qualifications that can help you seek
employment? If so what are they?
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16. How do you think the government can help create employment?
_____________________________________________________________________
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17. What can the private sector do to create employment?
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18. Do you feel businesses offer enough promotion opportunities for citizens? Explain
why.
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Chapter 5
Procedures for Data Collection
The La-Fargue Community as approximately 100 young unemployed
individuals between the ages of 18-30. Ten percent of the distinct youth was thought
to produce an adequate number of respondents. A total of ten (10) questionnaires were
distributed randomly to every forth house where at least one young unemployed
person resides. The questionnaires were handed to the respondents on the 5th
November, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. The questionnaire was collected on the 9th November,
2015 at 3:00 p.m. The investigator gave the respondents four days in which to answer
the instrument. All questionnaires were answered and received with no problems
experienced.
There were six females and four males out of the ten questionnaires
distributed. Most respondents were between the ages of _18.24. The information
gained will be interpreted, analysed and presented. Recommendations will be made
known to the necessary authorities to improve the issue.

Chapter Six
Presentation of Data

Chapter 8
Statement Of Findings
In my investigation I found that six out of my ten respondents are unemployed
because they are overqualified for jobs available. Eight of my ten respondents agreed
that unemployment is a serious issue in the community of La-Fargue Choiseul.
Secondly, I investigated that all ten of my respondents have realized the level of crime
has increased in our community due to unemployment. Also, eight respondents agree
that unemployment has affected social activities in our community.
Thirdly, too reduce unemployment five of respondents are willing to accept a job
below their qualifications and nine of them are willing to further their education too
meet certain job qualifications.

Chapter 9
Recommendations and Implementation Strategy
1. Firstly, too reduce the rate of unemployment the private sector should higher less
foreigners and give locals a chance to apply for those jobs.
2. Secondly, the government can put in place more internship programmes for the
young people too learn and gain experience.