NEET is a concept created for young people who have difficulties in getting into business and education life for various reasons. This difficulty also causes them to stay at home most of the time. So, what are the reasons that make NEET youth, who are so present in Turkey, not even wanting to leave their homes?
The concept of NEET, which has different terms in different parts of the world, has recently emerged as a very common way of life. “Neither in education nor in employment” NEET, short for Not in Education, Employment, or Training, refers to people who are unemployed and do not wish to receive education or training.
More Covering young people aged 16-24 Although this concept first emerged in England while researching unemployment rates, it has spread to other countries, causing different terms to be derived over time.
We can cite the Japanese term “Hikikomori” as an example of one of them.
Hikikomori expression “withdrawal, don’t give up” It means a lot and since it is a concept that is widely used in Japan, it is possible to see characters who adopt this concept in real life and in many animes. These Hikikomori youths, who are not involved in any educational or business process, living with family They classify them as individuals who refuse to leave their room and are against socializing.
According to statistics, there are more than enough NEET youth in Turkey.
In Turkey, which is one of the countries where Neet youths are commonly seen, “house boy” There is a concept put forward by the Habitat Association. Young people who have completed their education but cannot find a job fall into this category. As a result of the research carried out by the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), the most improved NEET rate 2nd country It says it’s Turkey. However, among the countries included in the study, the young population with NEET in Turkey is higher than that of other countries. twice as much. Considering these rates, we can say that there is a serious lack of motivation in the field of business and education in our country.
So what are the reasons that push young people to become NEETs?
Of course, it would be wrong to attribute young people’s NEETs to a single reason. As a result of the researches, besides being disabled, immigrant/refugee, unemployment It would not be wrong to say that factors such as high rates of employment, living in rural areas, working conditions, and overprotective family attitudes are in the majority. In addition, young people dependency on the household’s economy One of the main reasons that cause them to stay at home and disconnect from their social life is the low or even no desire to study or work due to
Researchers also reported that time spent as a NEET to increase depending on the situation of embarking on business or education life. it will get harder stating. In order to prevent this process or to keep it as short as possible, both NEET youth and country non-governmental organizations are needed. In your opinion, what measures can be taken to prevent the existence of NEET?
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