An Interdisciplinary Model of School Absenteeism in Youth to Inform Professional Practice and Public Policy

Kearney, Christopher A.

doi:10.1007/s10648-008-9078-3

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“…The findings of this study is further supported by [18] whose study on Causes and structural effects of student absenteeism: a case study of three South African Universities revealed a multifactorial cause. Studies by [19]; [20] also lend their support to the findings of this study.…”

Section: Factors Influencing Absenteeism Among Nursing Studentssupporting

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Absenteeism Among Nursing Students: A Case Study at University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Chukwu¹,

Yakubu²,

Haruna³

et al. 2017

IJMFS

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Abstract:Absenteeism from clinical areas and lectures among nursing students is a significant problem that if not addressed will adversely affect the quality of nursing care. This cross-sectional descriptive survey design was to assess factors influencing absenteeism among nursing students in University of Maiduguri. A total of 270 respondents were selected using convenient sampling technique after stratified sampling technique was used to ensure that all levels (class) of the nursing students were represented. Data were collected through the use of self-constructed questionnaire which was administered by the researchers and trained assistants. Collected data were presented in frequency and percentage. Mean scores were used to analyze the data. 2.50 was chosen as the bench mark (≥ 2.5 as criteria of acceptance). Inferential statistics (chi-square) [x2] was used to test the hypothesis at 0.05 level of significance. The study findings revealed that majority of students do absent themselves from lectures and clinical postings. Ill-health, nursing a baby, participation in other roles besides academic activities and transportation difficulties are important contributions to absenteeism. Poor grades and carry-over are effects of absenteeism. The researchers recommends among other things that; clinical supervision and attendance list should be taken serious during lectures and clinical posting. The school management board should provide free transportation to clinical areas and accommodations should also be provided for students within campus. Lecture halls and theaters should be made as conducive as possible.

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Absenteeism Among Nursing Students: A Case Study at University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Chukwu¹,

Yakubu²,

Haruna³

et al. 2017

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“…Bei Weitere wünschenswerte Schritte zukünftiger Forschung sind in einem integrativerem und fächerübergreifenden Forschungsansatz sowie einer stärkeren Betonung des Zusammenwirkens einzelner Faktoren zu sehen (Ingul, Klöckner, Silverman, Nordahl, 2012;Kearney, 2008). Da Schulabsentismus als komplexes Problem zu verstehen ist, sollten kindbezogene, schulbezogene und familiäre Faktoren berücksichtigt, verbunden und in Beziehung zueinander statt unabhängig voneinander untersucht werden.…”

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Schulabsentismus in Deutschland - Die Prävalenz von entschuldigten und unentschuldigten Fehlzeiten und ihre Korrelation mit emotionalen und Verhaltensauffälligkeiten

Lenzen¹,

Fischer²,

Jentzsch³

et al. 2013

Praxis der Kinderpsychologie und Kinderpsychiatrie

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Summary School Absenteeism in Germany: Prevalence of Excused and Unexcused Absenteeism and its Correlation with Emotional and Behavioural ProblemsData about the prevalence of school absenteeism and its correlation with emotional and behavioural problems in Germany is scarce, in particular regarding excused absenteeism. This study aims to close the gap by examining a sample of 2,679 pupils attending the different types of secondary school (Hauptschule, Realschule, Gymnasium), who participated in a clinical trial for the prevention of truancy (WE-STAY-Project). Pupils' mean age was 14 years (M = 13.94, SD = 0.85, Range = 11-19) and gender distribution was balanced (49,35 % males, 50,65 % females). Using a self-report questionnaire, pupils where asked on how many days they had missed school on average per month during the last school year (excused and unexcused). Emotional and behavioural problems were measured by using the "Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire" (SDQ). 4.1 % of the pupils reported to have missed school without a valid excuse on more than four days per month (unexcused absenteeism). 6.1 % had missed school having an excuse on more than ten days per month (excused absenteeism). Both, unexcused and excused absenteeism, showed an increase of emotional and behavioural problems dependent on the intensity of absenteeism. In conclusion, these findings show the relevance of school absenteeism in Germany. In the future, more attention should be given to pupils with also excused absenteeism.Prax. Kinderpsychol. Kinderpsychiat. 62/2013, 570-582

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“…Some children may be able to attend school in some instances but choose to stay at home with the full knowledge that their parents are under scrutiny for their school refusal (Lauchlan, 2003). Kearney (2008) identified four reasons for school refusal: (1) avoidance of stimuli provoking negative affectivity; (2) escape from aversive social situations; (3) pursuit of attention from significant others; and (4) pursuit of tangible rewards outside of school. Moreover, school refusers commonly combine reasons 1 and 4.…”

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School-Based Behavioural Consultation for School-Refusal Behaviour

Maeda

2015

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Through three case reports, the present study explores a school-based behavioural consultation for school-refusal behaviour. A two-part intervention was established in this study. The first part consisted of a school counsellor providing behavioural consultation for school-refusal behaviour to the parents and school staff and the second part used an attendance process which parents and school staff escorted children who are unwilling to engage in treatment process to school. Through a series of intervention, all participants were able to attend school from the first week of intervention, and a school-based behavioural consultation using escorting school attendance was effective in treating these children. In addition, this study found that all the parties involved in this process should spend most of their energy during the first crucial week of intervention.

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An Interdisciplinary Model of School Absenteeism in Youth to Inform Professional Practice and Public Policy

Cited by 206 publications

References 157 publications

Absenteeism Among Nursing Students: A Case Study at University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Absenteeism Among Nursing Students: A Case Study at University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

Schulabsentismus in Deutschland - Die Prävalenz von entschuldigten und unentschuldigten Fehlzeiten und ihre Korrelation mit emotionalen und Verhaltensauffälligkeiten

School-Based Behavioural Consultation for School-Refusal Behaviour

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