THE INFLUENCE OF ECONOMIC CONDITIONS ON CHILDREN'S EDUCATION LEVEL IN TASIKREJO VILLAGE, ULUJAMI SUB-DISTRICT, PEMALANG DISTRICT

Abstract

One of the main barriers for rural children to optimal access to education is unequal access to education due to factors such as poor family economic conditions, low family income levels, limited access to educational resources and family expenditure levels. This study aims to identify and analyze the effect of economic conditions on children's education levels in Tasikrejo Village, Ulujami Sub-district, Pemalang District. The research method used is a qualitative method to conduct a case study with the intention of providing the results of data analysis regarding the influence of the economy on education in Tasikrejo village. The results show that children's education level is significantly influenced by the economic condition of the family. Several economic components, including family income, access to educational resources and the level of family expenditure, overall affect children's education levels in the village. This finding shows how important economic factors are for improving children's access to and quality of education in rural areas. Consequently, to improve children's economic and educational conditions in Tasikrejo village and similar areas, the government, community and other relevant parties should take focused and integrated actions.