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The chronic absenteeism assessment project: Using biometrics to evaluate the magnitude of and reasons for student chronic absenteeism in rural India

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  • Ben Amor, Yanis
  • Dowden, Justine
  • Borh, Klubosumo Johnson
  • Castro, Emma
  • Goel, Natasha

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In India, student absenteeism is particularly acute but little is known about its reasons. This study investigated the magnitude and causes of chronic absenteeism in ten schools in rural Telangana state using a biometric attendance system paired with home visits. 75.4 % of students missed 10 % or more of all school days and 56.2 % missed 15 % or more. Common reasons for absence as reported by students were illness, menstruation, going to family functions, and a death/illness in the family. Being female and of higher social standing were protective factors against chronic absenteeism. The biometric system paired with home visits show potential to decrease absenteeism.

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  • Ben Amor, Yanis & Dowden, Justine & Borh, Klubosumo Johnson & Castro, Emma & Goel, Natasha, 2020. "The chronic absenteeism assessment project: Using biometrics to evaluate the magnitude of and reasons for student chronic absenteeism in rural India," International Journal of Educational Development, Elsevier, vol. 72(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:injoed:v:72:y:2020:i:c:s0738059318309246
    DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2019.102140
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