title: Child labor in Pakistan: a study of the Lahore area.
abstract: Child labor is deeply rooted and exceptionally extensive in Pakistan. An interview survey of children in the Lahore area documents the causes. Although fundamental changes can evolve only over a long time, some recommendations emerge from the study for early steps for improvement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Psychology, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Aftab Ahmed
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D003906:Developing Countries; D004522:Educational Status; D004651:Employment / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology* / Q000639:trends; D005191:Family Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010154:Pakistan; D011203:Poverty; D012931:Social Environment