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Research Paper | Social Science | India | Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017

Factors Influencing Student Absenteeism in School

Dr. K. Vidyakala | M. Vaishnavi Priya

Abstract: Attendance in classrooms ensures continuity in the students learning process. When a student is absent from class, it has an adverse effect on their academic performance. There are many factors like family health or financial concerns, poor school environment, transportation problems, and differing community attitudes towards education that affect student absenteeism directly and indirectly. The main purpose of this study was to investigate the factors that influence student absenteeism in schools.

Keywords: Student Absenteeism, Absenteeism in school

Edition: Volume 6 Issue 6, June 2017,

Pages: 2762 - 2764