Dropout Rate at Elementary Level in Two Primary Schools of Backward Area, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal: A Comparative Approach

Jana, Mrityunjoy; Khan, Asghar; Chatterjee, Soumendu; Sar, Nityananda; Das, Arosikha

doi:10.12691/education-2-12-25

EDUCATION

2014

DOI: 10.12691/education-2-12-25

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Dropout Rate at Elementary Level in Two Primary Schools of Backward Area, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal: A Comparative Approach

Mrityunjoy Jana¹,

Asghar Khan²,

Soumendu Chatterjee³

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Abstract: A dropout is considered a student who for any reason other than death leaves school before graduation without transferring to another school. Dropping out of school is a well documented social problem and often present daunting circumstances for adolescents. Dropping out is also associated with delinquency, and low school achievements. The study was conducted in two primary school of Gopiballavpur Circle (west) of Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal. For selection of 'Schools with lower primary grades only' within … Show more

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“…al., 2018), it should be regarded as both a social issue and a public health concern (Valkov, 2018). Drop-out is a critical social phenomenon and often leads to daunting conditions for adolescents and is linked to low academic achievement (Jana, et. al., 2014).…”

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“…In addition, SD disproportionately affects several disadvantaged groups, with higher dropout rates. Especially in rural areas, such factors as parents' reluctance towards education, students' helping out with housework, financial difficulties, and giving more importance to the education of boys than girls often lead to school dropouts among all relevant demographic groups, including girls (Jana, et. al., 2014).…”

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School Dropout Causes in Turkish Education System (2009-2022): A Pareto Analysis by Grade Level

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2024

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The aim of this research is to examine the reasons for school dropout occurring at varying education levels in the Turkish education system (TES). In this direction, research on school dropout pertaining to TES has been targeted. The systematic data analysis method was used in the research. 47 studies suitable for the purposes of the study were analyzed through content analysis. A total of 290 coding processes were carried out. According to the results of the research, the family factor comes to the fore in the causes of school dropout in primary education in TES. The inadequacy of families’ financial situation and low interest in education are effective. At the high school level, students' academic failure, absenteeism, peer pressure, and indifference of families appear as the causes of school dropouts. In higher education, difficulties learners experience in adapting to novel social environments, academic failure, financial problems and the thought of being a misfit for the selected department seem to be amongst the causes of school dropout. In the other group, the reasons of dropping out are determined as academic failure, financial difficulties, early marriages, dislike of school, indifference of family, negative effects of friend groups and indifference towards school.

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School Dropout Causes in Turkish Education System (2009-2022): A Pareto Analysis by Grade Level

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Determinants of School dropouts among adolescents: Evidence from a longitudinal study in India

Kumar

Patel²,

Debbarma³

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Introduction India has the largest adolescent population in the world. However, many unprivileged Indian adolescents are still unable to complete schooling. Hence, there is a need to understand the reasons for school dropout among this population. The present study is an attempt to understand the determinants of school dropout among adolescents and identify the factors and reasons that contribute to it. Material and methods Longitudinal survey data- Understanding Adults and Young Adolescents (UDAYA) for Bihar and Uttar Pradesh has been used to identify the determinants of school dropout among adolescents aged 10–19. The first wave of the survey was conducted in 2015–2016, and the follow-up survey in 2018–2019. Descriptive statistics along with bivariate and multivariate analysis was used to observe school dropout rates and factors associated with it among adolescents. Results Results show that the school dropout rate was highest among married girls aged 15–19 years (84%), followed by unmarried girls (46%), and boys (38%) of the same age group. The odds of school dropout among adolescents decreased with an increase in household wealth status. School dropout was significantly less likely among adolescents whose mothers were educated as compared to mothers who had no education. Younger boys [AOR: 6.67; CI: 4.83–9.23] and girls [AOR: 2.56; CI: 1.79–3.84] who engaged in paid work were 6.67 times and 2.56 times more likely to drop out of school than those who were not. The likelihood of school dropout was 3.14 times more likely among younger boys [AOR: 3.14; CI: 2.26–4.35], and it was 89% more likely among older boys [AOR: 1.89; CI: 1.55–2.30] who consumed any substances as compared to those who did not consume any substances. Both younger [AOR: 2.05; CI: 1.37–3.05] and older girls [AOR: 1.30; CI: 1.05–1.62] who acknowledged at least one form of discriminatory practice by parents were more likely to drop out of school than their counterparts. Lack of interest in studies/education not necessary (43%) was the predominant reason among younger boys for school dropout, followed by family reasons (23%) and paid work (21%). Conclusions Dropout was prevalent among lower social and economic strata. Mother’s education, parental interaction, participation in sports and having role models reduce school dropout. Conversely, factors such as being engaged in paid work, substance abuse among boys, and gender discriminatory practices towards girls, are risk factors for dropout among adolescents. Lack of interest in studies and familial reasons also increase dropout. There is a need to improve the socio-economic status, delay the marital age of girls, and enhance the government incentives for education, give rightful work to girls after schooling, and provide awareness.

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Student Attrition in Adilabad District Telangana: Incidence, Influential Factors and Preventive Strategies

Kachoora¹

2016

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Dropout Rate at Elementary Level in Two Primary Schools of Backward Area, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal: A Comparative Approach

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School Dropout Causes in Turkish Education System (2009-2022): A Pareto Analysis by Grade Level

School Dropout Causes in Turkish Education System (2009-2022): A Pareto Analysis by Grade Level

Determinants of School dropouts among adolescents: Evidence from a longitudinal study in India

Student Attrition in Adilabad District Telangana: Incidence, Influential Factors and Preventive Strategies

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