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Current status of research on school refusal

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Inglés, Cándido J., Gonzálvez-Maciá, Carolina, García-Fernández, José M., Vicent, María, Martínez-Monteagudo, M. Carmen·2015·European Journal of Education and Psychology

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School refusal behavior refers to the avoidance of a child attending school and/or persistent difficulty staying in the classroom throughout the school day. Based on a review of the scientific literature, the aim of this study is to describe the current state of research on school refusal, differentiating between the findings and progress made in Spain from those achieved in the international field. For this purpose, the significance of this phenomenon, in addition to associated risk factors and variables, will be reviewed in the child and youth population. In turn, the commonly used assessment methods and most recommended treatment proposals, mainly based on cognitive behavioral therapy, are discussed. The results reveal several gaps and subjects for debate in some areas of knowledge about school refusal behavior, with differences being found between Spanish and international studies. In conclusion, future studies and challenges in this field are required. El comportamiento de rechazo a la escuela se refiere a la negativa de un niño a asistir al centro educativo y/o la dificultad persistente para permanecer en el aula durante toda la jornada escolar. A partir de la revisión de la literatura científica, es objeto de este trabajo describir el estado actual de la investigación sobre el rechazo escolar, diferenciando los hallazgos y avances alcanzados en España de aquellos conseguidos en el ámbito internacional. Para ello, se revisará la trascendencia de este fenómeno en población infanto-juvenil y los factores de riesgo y variables asociadas. A su vez, se discutirán los métodos de evaluación generalmente utilizados y las propuestas de tratamiento más recomendadas, basadas, principalmente, en la terapia cognitivo-conductual. Los resultados obtenidos revelan diversas lagunas y debates en algunos campos de conocimiento sobre el rechazo escolar, con diferencias en la investigación española respecto a la internacional. A modo de conclusión, se proponen futuras líneas de investigación y desafíos en este campo.

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Authors
Inglés, C. J., Gonzálvez-Maciá, C., García-Fernández, J. M., Vicent, M., & Martínez-Monteagudo, M. C.
Affiliations
  • Universitat de Miguel Hernández d'Elx (ES)
  • University of Alicante (ES)
Corresponding author
Inglés, Cándido J.
Venue
European Journal of Education and Psychology
Published
2015-06
Volume
8
Issue
1
Pages
37-52
ISSN
1888-8992 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2125795047
Cited by
123
References
140
Citations by year
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FWCI
83.40
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • European Journal of Education and Psychology (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
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  • Redalyc (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México) (submittedVersion)
  • RUA, Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Alicante (Universidad de Alicante) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc-nd)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Speech and Hearing › School Health and Nursing Education
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
Keywords
school refusal, risk factors, child and youth mental health, assessment methods, cognitive behavioral therapy, treatment

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