Research Questionnaire

Section A: Basic Information

1. Name of Respondent: ID: 77123101

2. Age:
 Below 15  15–18  19–22  Above 22
3. Gender:
 Male  Female  Other
4. Family Size:
 1–3 members  4–6 members  More than 6 members

5. Parental Occupation:

• Father’s occupation: _______________ • Mother’s occupation: _______________

6. Ownership of Family assets (Tick all that apply):

 Agricultural land  Livestock

 Shop/business  Motorized vehicle (motorcycle/van)

 Other (please specify): ___________________________________________

7. Current Educational Level:
 Secondary  Higher Secondary  Undergraduate  Other (Please specify): _______
8. Type of Educational Institution:
 Public  Private  Madrasa  NGO/Charitable  Other (Please specify): _______
9. Family Monthly Income (Approximate in BDT):
 Below 10,000  10,000–20,000  20,000–30,000  Above 30,000
10. Are you the main contributor to your family income?
 Yes  No

Section B: Employment Details

11. Are you currently working in an informal job?
 Yes  No
12. If yes, what type of job are you involved in?
 Retail (e.g., shop assistant, market vendor)  Manual labor (e.g., construction, agriculture)
 Service (e.g., waiter, delivery, domestic work)  Tutoring  Transport (e.g., driving)
 Freelance  Other (please specify): _____________________________________
13. Why did you start working? (Select the most relevant):
 To support family income  To pay for personal education
 Lack of financial stability in the family  Limited access to scholarships or aid
 To support family income  To pay for personal education
 Family debts/financial difficulties  Lack of parental support for education
 To gain skills and work experience  No formal job opportunities available
 Other (please specify): _______________________________________________
14. Who encouraged or influenced your decision to work?
 Family  Friends/peers  Employer
 Self-decision  Other (please specify): ____________________
15. How did you find this job?
 Through family  Through friends
 Advertisement/community notice  Other (please specify): ______________
16. Is your work seasonal or continuous?
 Seasonal  Continuous
17. How long have you been working in this job?
 Less than 6 months  6 months to 1 year  1–2 years  More than 2 years
18. How many hours do you work per day?
 Less than 2 hours  2–4 hours  5–7 hours  More than 7 hours
19. What is your average monthly income from your job (Approximate in BDT)?
 Less than 2,000  2,000–5,000  5,000–10,000  Above 10,000
20. How many people are dependent on this income in your household?
 1–3  4–6  More than 6
21. Do you work in Shibopasha village, or do you commute elsewhere for work?
 Within the village  Nearby areas  Far from the village

Section C: Balancing Education and Work

22. How do you divide your time between education and work?
 Prioritize education, adjust work schedule  Prioritize work, adjust education schedule
 Balance both equally  Struggle to manage both
23. What challenges do you face in balancing education and work? (Select all that apply)
 Lack of time for studying  Physical/mental exhaustion  Missing classes or deadlines
 Social stigma  Financial pressure  Lack of motivation
 Other (Please specify): ___________________________________________________
24. How many hours do you spend studying daily?
 Less than 1 hour  1–2 hours  3–4 hours  More than 4 hours
25. Do you feel physically or mentally exhausted balancing work and education?
 Always  Often  Sometimes  Rarely
26. Have you ever missed school or classes due to work?
 Frequently  Occasionally  Never
27. Have you ever considered dropping out of school due to work pressure?
 Yes  No
28. Do your teachers or classmates know about your job?
 Yes, they are supportive  Yes, but they are indifferent  No, I haven’t told them
29. Do you receive any support from your school or teachers or the community regarding your situation as
a working student?
 Yes, significant support  Some support  No support

Section D: Gender-Based Differences

30. Do you think gender influences the challenges of balancing work and education?
 Yes  No
31. If yes, what specific challenges do you face due to your gender?
 Family expectations  Safety concerns  Social stigma
 Physical demands of work  Lack of focus on education by family/community
 Household responsibilities in addition to work  Other (please specify): _____________
Section E: Access of Resources and Future Aspirations
32. How important is education to you in improving your socio-economic status?
 Very important  Somewhat important  Not important
33. What motivates you to continue your education? (Tick all that apply):
 Personal ambition  Family expectations
 Desire for a better career  Other (please specify): ________
34. What are your future career goals?
 Government job  Private sector job  Business/entrepreneurship
 Continue informal work  Other (Please specify): _______
35. Do you believe formal education will help you achieve your goals?
 Yes  No  Not sure
36. Do you feel your current job is helping you achieve your career goals?
 Yes  No  Not sure
37. Do you have access to the following educational resources?
 Textbooks: [ ] Yes [ ] No  Stationery: [ ] Yes [ ] No  Internet: [ ] Yes [ ] No
 Digital devices : [ ] Yes [ ] No  Teachers or private tutors: [ ] Yes [ ] No
38. Do you receive any external support (e.g., scholarships, NGO assistance)?
 Yes (please specify): _____________________  No
39. Have you applied for any scholarships or grants?
 Yes  No
40. Do you have access to savings, loans, or credit facilities for education-related expenses?
 Yes  No
41. Have you ever received any vocational training or skill development support?
 Yes  No
42. Do you attend any skill development or vocational training programs?
 Yes  No
43. If Yes, what type of training do you attend?
 Computer skills  Sewing/Tailoring  Farming/Agriculture
 Others (please specify): ___________________________________________________________
44. If No, what type of training you want to attend?
 Computer skills  Sewing/Tailoring  Farming/Agriculture
 Others (please specify): ___________________________________________________________
45. What is the biggest challenge you face in accessing economic resources for education?
 Lack of awareness about scholarships or grants  High cost of education
 Difficulty in applying for financial aid  Others (please specify): ___________________
46. What additional support would help you achieve your career goals? (Select all that apply)
 Financial aid or scholarships  Flexible work hours
 Access to better educational resources  Mentorship or career guidance
 Skill development programs  Other (Please specify): ________________

Signature of Respondent Signature of Interviewer