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

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

International Journal of Educational Development, 2020, vol. 72, issue C

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Attendance; Educational policy; Attendance patterns; Measurement techniques; Indians; Educational research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijedudev.2019.102140

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