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Young people’s stories of school failure and remedial trajectories – clues to prevention of school absenteeism and early school leaving.

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Sundelin, Åsa, Lindgren, Joakim, Lundahl, Lisbeth·2023·European Education
DOI 10.1080/10564934.2023.2251023
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This article aims to increase knowledge of ways to counter school absenteeism and early school leaving.It analyses stories of youths who either attended or probably would be referred to a Swedish remedial program because of failure to complete compulsory education.Histories of school absenteeism were frequent in both groups.Most participating students reported that a holistic approach, individually adapted support, and a respectful socio-emotional environment helped them to regain self-esteem and school motivation.The findings indicate essential factors for prevention of school absenteeism and early school leaving.

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Authors
Sundelin, Å., Lindgren, J., & Lundahl, L.
Affiliations
  • Stockholm University (SE)
  • Umeå University (SE)
Corresponding author
Sundelin, Åsa
ORCID
Venue
European Education
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2023-09-06
Volume
55
Issue
3-4
Pages
202-215
ISSN
  • 1056-4934 (ISSN-L)
  • 1944-7086
DOI
10.1080/10564934.2023.2251023
OpenAlex
W4386482567
Cited by
17
References
2
Citations by year
2026: 6 · 2025: 7 · 2024: 4
FWCI
12.60
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Licence
Locations
  • European Education (publishedVersion, cc-by)
  • DiVA at Umeå University (Umeå University) (submittedVersion, other-oa)
Funders
Vetenskapsrådet (2017-03591)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Youth Substance Use and School Attendance
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Youth Education and Societal Dynamics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Educational Outcomes and Influences
Keywords
school absenteeism, school dropout, school failure, remedial education, compulsory education, youth narratives, prevention, self-esteem, academic motivation, individualized support

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