LONG TERM IMPACTS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN ON EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH AND LABOR MARKET OUTCOMES

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between Violence against Children (VAC) and labor market outcomes in adulthood using mediation analysis to explore both direct and indirect associations through education, physical health and mental health. Labor market outcomes include employment, wages, absenteeism, and presenteeism. Data were collected from 503 working-age individuals in Bangkok using a cross-sectional survey. The findings show that childhood violence is not significantly associated with employment status or wages. However, individuals who experienced violence during childhood tend to report higher absenteeism and higher presenteeism scores, reflecting a greater tendency to continue working despite health problems. The mediation analysis further indicates that mental health is the most important mediator linking childhood violence to labor market outcomes, particularly absenteeism and presenteeism. These findings suggest that adverse childhood experiences may affect long-term work performance and labor productivity through psychosocial pathways.

Keywords: Violence Against Children, Labor Market Outcomes, Absenteeism, Presenteeism, Mediation Analysis, Mental Health, Physical Health, Education