ABSENTEEISM: ITS EFFECT ON THE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ON THE SELECTED SHS

STUDENTS

LITERATURE REVIEW

A major problem faced by schools across the country is student

absenteeism. Although the problem is pervasive in American schools, the attention
focused on this issue has been inadequate. Poor student attendance has far
reaching effects on the individual, the school, and society in general. The intent of
this paper is to document the problem, summarize existing research on mediating
factors, provide a summary of interventions for improving student attendance
rates in schools, and to offer specific suggestions for school psychologists. In
addition, specific attention is given to suggestions for future research to help
expand the current understanding of the causes and remediation of poor student
attendance.

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