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

Pradeep KumarSangram Kishor PatelSolomon DebbarmaNiranjan Saggurti
Published in: PloS one (2023)
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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