Truant Behavior Research Articles

Demographic Factors and Truancy Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State

Background: Contemporary secondary school students exhibit a wide range of social maladjustment behaviours, especially truancy. Given this, the present study looked into the Demographic Factors Influencing Truancy Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. Method: The study used descriptive survey design with a multi-stage sampling procedure which involved purposive, stratified, and simple random methods. The research involved a total of 400 participants. The "Truancy Behaviour Scale (TBS)", was adapted to gather pertinent data. The instrument underwent validation by five seasoned lecturers specializing in Guidance and Counseling Educational Management and Test and Measurement. To assess the instrument's reliability, the researcher utilised the test Split-half method, yielding a reliability coefficient of 0.74. Demographic data was analyzed with frequency counts and percentages, and the four hypotheses formulated were tested using t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at a significance level of 0.05. The findings show that demographic variables of student, family and school contributed significantly to truancy behaviour. The four null hypotheses tested in this study indicate that there was a significant difference in the demographic factors contributing to truancy behaviour among secondary school students in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, based on gender and family type (t = 2.88, p <0.05); (t = 2.56, p <0.05). Nonetheless, no significant differences were found based on the respondents' age and religion.

Truancy, the Act of Students Being Absent from School without Legitimate Reasons: A Case of Wesley College Demonstration ‘B’ Junior High School

Truancy, the act of students being absent from school without legitimate reasons, has been a persistent concern in the realm of education, posing challenges to students, teachers, and educational institutions alike. This action research study aimed to investigate the effects of students' truancy on academic performance in a secondary school setting. The primary objective was to explore the relationship between students' absenteeism and their academic achievement across various subjects. Over a three-week period, data was collected from a sample of 15 students from different grade levels. Quantitative data was gathered through attendance records and academic performance data, while qualitative data was obtained through questionnaires and tests with teachers, students, and school administrators. The data was analysed to identify patterns and correlations between truancy and academic performance. The findings revealed a significant negative correlation between students' truancy and their academic achievement. Students with high levels of absenteeism exhibited lower grades and decreased academic performance across subjects. Questionnaire responses from teachers and students provided insights into the impact of truant behaviour on classroom engagement, missed learning opportunities, and reduced motivation to excel academically. The implications of this study underscore the need for proactive interventions to address truancy and its detrimental effects on academic success. Furthermore, the study highlights the importance of using technology for efficient attendance monitoring and early intervention. While this study provides valuable insights, further research is warranted to explore the longitudinal effects of truancy on academic achievement and to assess the effectiveness of various truancy prevention programmes. A holistic approach that involves collaboration among stakeholders is crucial to fostering a positive learning environment that nurtures student attendance and academic success.

Exposure to drug trafficking and school truancy: Empirical evidence from Costa Rica

Exposure to crime and violence associated with drug trafficking has been shown to have negative consequences on students’ health, peer relationships, and educational outcomes. However, little attention has been devoted to analyzing the effects of exposure to drug trafficking on students’ truancy behavior, a critical outcome with a high cost at an individual and societal level. This study investigates the connection between exposure to drug trafficking (an increasingly common form of chronic crime and subsequent violence in Latin America) and school truancy in Costa Rica. To do so, we use a unique and comprehensive microdata set that merges detailed information on a specific measure of exposure to drug trafficking (cocaine seizures) and socioeconomic characteristics of Costa Rican districts with student and school data from the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). In total, we obtain a sample of 4,584 students in secondary education attending 195 schools in 147 districts. Using logistic regression, we find that students in districts with higher exposure to drug trafficking (measured by cocaine seizure rate) are more prone to school truancy. This finding suggests that strategies to tackle school truancy should consider a neighborhood context perspective.

Peran Guru BK Dalam Menangani Perilaku Membolos di SMAN 8 Kota Cirebon

This research aims to deal with educational problems, namely truant behavior, the method used is a qualitative method with the type of observation at SMAN 8 Cirebon City school. Observation is a strategy for obtaining information by direct observation. Truant behavior is a deviant act which, if left unchecked, will hamper the success of an education, truancy or absence without permission has become commonplace now. In America, absenteeism is considered a problematic issue. This is because according to several studies, truant behavior is considered a predictor of juvenile delinquency. This truant behavior occurs due to two factors, namely internal factors and external factors, one example of which is the low level of student motivation, and problems in the community or family environment experienced by students. Here the role of the Guidance Teacher is needed to provide solutions and motivation, as well as appropriate direction in providing the approaches and techniques that students need.

Gender-Based Biopsychosocial Correlates of Truancy in Physical Education: A National Survey among Adolescents in Benin

Truancy among in-school adolescents has long been established as a major issue that negatively impacts educational attainment or goals and mental health-related issues. However, research on subjects such as physical education (PE) truancy and its correlates is somewhat limited. This study estimated the prevalence of PE and assessed the factors associated with PE truancy in Benin among in-school adolescents. The 2016 Benin’s Global School-Based Health Survey (GSHS) data from a sample of in-school adolescents (n = 2496; 13–17 years) were used for data analysis. The overall prevalence of past 30-day truancy in PE class was 15.4%, with female adolescents reporting a higher prevalence of PE truancy than their male counterparts. Stratified by gender, the regression analyses showed that males in 3rd–6th grade (aOR = 0.69, CI = 0.50–0.96) experiencing hunger (aOR = 0.51, CI = 0.32–0.81) and having suicidal ideations (aOR = 1.64, CI = 1.07–2.53) predisposed adolescents to PE truant behaviour. For female in-school adolescents experiencing hunger (aOR = 1.75, CI = 1.15–2.65), drinking alcohol (aOR = 0.62, CI = 0.44–0.87), having sedentary lifestyles (aOR = 0.62, CI = 0.40–0.96), and being physically attacked (aOR = 0.53, CI = 0.33–0.87) were significantly associated with PE truancy. However, understanding and supportive parents [aOR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.41–0.91] was a protective factor against PE truancy. The present findings suggest the design of gender-sensitive school-based interventions to help minimise or prevent PE truancy among in-school adolescents in Benin based on the predisposing factors while emphasising the protective influences.

Relationship Between Parents' Attention And Learning Motivation On The Trutching Behavior Of Private Madrasah Aliyah (MAS) Alwashliyah Tebing Tinggi City Students

Adolescence is a period of human development. This period is a period of change or transition from childhood to adulthood which includes biological changes, psychological changes, social changes. Truant behavior is one of the negative behaviors of students who often leave school or class without any clear reason. The aim of this research is to determine and analyze the relationship between parental attention and learning motivation and the expected behavior of Alwashliyah MAs students in Tebing Tinggi City. This research uses a quantitative research method, namely the method for collecting research data using a questionnaire with respondents to obtain information about the variables studied using a questionnaire. The research results show a significant negative relationship between parental attention and supportive behavior as seen from the coefficient value (Rxy) = -0.572 with p = 0.000 < 0.050. , the terminant coefficient (R2) value is 0.327, meaning that parental attention contributes 32.7% to students' correct behavior at MAs Alwashliyah, Tebing Tinggi City.

The Role of Pancasila and Citizenship Education Teachers in Forming Students' Character in Primary Schools

This research aims to examine the role of Pancasila and Citizenship Education (PPKn) teachers in shaping student character in elementary schools. The qualitative method was chosen as the approach in this research, where analysis was carried out on documents related to the Pancasila education program in elementary schools to understand the strategies and practices implemented by teachers in character formation. The research results show that PPKn teachers play a key role in providing good examples, directing, and collaborating with parents in creating an educational environment that is conducive to student character development. Obstacles faced include students' non-compliance with rules, tardiness, and truant behavior. This study confirms that collaboration between schools, families, and students is very important in the effective implementation of character education. Based on these findings, further research is recommended to conduct deeper exploration of the impact of this interaction on student character formation. This research provides important insights for the development of character education strategies in elementary schools.

Psycho-Demographic Prevalence of Truancy among Adolescents in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State

The study investigated the Psycho-demographic prevalence of truancy among adolescents in Ihiala local government area of Anambra State. The study employed a descriptive survey design. The sample of 300 students was used for the study using simple random sampling (balloting). Four research questions were answered while four hypotheses were tested in the study. The instrument for the study was a questionnaire tagged “Psycho-demographic prevalence of Truancy Questionnaire (PDPTQ)”. The data collected were analyzed with mean and standard deviation to answer the research questions while the hypotheses were tested with z-test. From the analysis, it was concluded that male exhibit truant behaviour than female students. Also, the finding of the study showed that fear significantly influence prevalence of truancy among adolescence students in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State. Based on the findings, it was recommended that Parents and guardians should collaborate with school authorities and teachers to monitor students in and out of school compound to reduce the incidence of truancy.

Effects of Individual and Group Counseling on Truant Behaviour among Secondary School Students in Taraba State Nigeria

There has been concerns of truancy among students in secondary schools in Taraba State Nigeria. This menace has contributed to students’ poor academic performance. Truancy is about learners who have not been attending school regularly as required by the school, parents and even the authorities. Truant behaviour is a problem for the individual, the family, the school and society in general. This study was carried out to determine effects of individual and group counseling on secondary school students’ truant behaviour in Taraba State, Nigeria. Quasi-Experimental Design was used for the study. A questionnaire coded Truant Habit Scale (THS) was developed by the researchers and used for the collection of data. The Truant Habit Scale (THS) was validated and a reliability index of 0.80 was obtained using test-retest method. The reliability of the instrument was determined using test retest method and the correlation coefficient score of 0.80 was obtained. The population of the study consisted of 14, 196 senior secondary school two (SS2) students in the 2018/2019 session. A sample of 450 SS 2 students was drawn from the 9 secondary schools cutting across the 9 education zones of Taraba State Nigeria. A simple random technique was used in drawing the sample. The research questions were answered with mean and standard deviation while the null hypotheses were tested with t-test and ANOVA at p < 0.05. The researchers found out that there is a significant difference in the effects of individual and group counseling on students with truant behaviours; however the effects of individual and group counseling on students’ truant behaviour do differs significantly based on gender. Based on the result, it was recommended that both individual and group counseling should be used by the counselor because the combination will produce a positive effect to make the students realize the need to stay and be stable in school for better academic performance. Counsellors, education policy makers and would be researchers will definitely benefit from this research.

Effectiveness of individual counseling self-management techniques to reduce truancy behavior in students: Enhancing Education Quality (SDGs 4)

Effectiveness of individual counseling self-management techniques to reduce truancy behavior in students: Enhancing Education Quality (SDGs 4)

THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE QUALITY OF SCHOOL LIFE WITH THE TRUTCHING BEHAVIOR OF PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KURANJI DISTRICT, PADANG CITY

Truant behavior is a problem in the world of education that has a negative impact on students, such as missing lessons and being expelled from school. The aim of this research was to determine the relationship between the quality of school life and truant behavior. This research is a quantitative correlation type research. Data collection techniques in this research were a quality of school life scale and a truant behavior scale. The research subjects of this study were 62 grade 11 students from 3 private high schools in Kuranji District, Padang City. The sampling technique uses total sampling. The data analysis technique used is product moment analysis. The results of this hypothesis test show that the correlation coefficient is r=-0.836 with a significance of p=0.00 (p<0.05). The results of this research show that there is a negative relationship between the quality of school life and truancy behavior among private high school students in Kuranji District, Padang City.

Optimasi konseling behavioral melalui teknik self management untuk mengatasi perilaku membolos

This study aims to determine the effect of a behavioral approach with self-management techniques to minimize truancy behavior in class XI students of SMAN 4 Singaraja. The design in this study used "Pre-Experimental Design: One Group Pre Test-Post Test Design", a purposive sampling method involving 10 students and obtained research samples in class XI IPS 1, XI IPS 2, XI IPS 3, XI IPA 1, XI IPA 6, and XI BB 2. The data collection method used was observation and counseling documentation. In data analysis using a list of student attendance. Next, the calculation of the test analysis will be carried out using the Wilcoxon Marked-Level Test calculation. After obtaining the calculated t value, then proceed with consulting the t table value of a significance level of 0.05 of -1.96 or in other words Z0.025 = -1.96. The Z value obtained in the study was 2.26. The Z value in the table with a significance level of 0.05 is -1.96. Or in other words Z0.025 = -1.96. This means Zhit>Za/2, so H0 is rejected, H1 is accepted. So, the application of behavioral counseling using self-management techniques is effective in minimizing truant behavior in class XI students of SMAN 4 Singaraja.

Effects Of Truancy Behaviour on Academic Performance of Secondary Schools Students in Ndokwa Ea

This study investigated effects of truancy behaviour on academic performance of secondary schools students in Ndokwa East L. G . A of Delta State. Two (2) research questions and two (2) null hypothesis was raised to guide the study. The study adopted correlational research design. The population of this study comprised all the SS1 and SS11 students of the 12 public secondary schools in Ndokwa East L.G.A of Delta State which are about 1,151 students in 2022/2023 session. The researchers used random sampling procedure to select six (6) schools from the 12 schools, and selected 77 students from the six (6) schools, that is SS1 is 40 while SS11is 37 student. Instruments use for this study was truancy Behaviour scale (TBS) while students academics performance was collected from the school. Truancy behaviour variables has 87.87% content validity while its construct validity was ranged from .35 and .89. The reliability index for truancy baheviour scale is alpha=.96 P ? 0.5 level of significance. Regression Analysis was use to answer both research questions and hypotheses at .05 level of significance. The result showed that there is a relationship between Truancy behaviour and academics performance and also there is no significant relationship between Truancy behaviour and academic performance among secondary school students in delta state based on their gender . Based on the findings, recommendations were made that the school Authorities should give special recognition/award to well-behaved students as a mark of encouragement, teachers should make learning attractive for the students, also the school counselors, teachers and parents should try to counsel the students with truant behaviour to understand that they can perform well in academic activities if they take learning seriously.

PENERAPAN LAYANAN KONSELING BEHAVIORISTIK DENGAN TEKNIK SELF MANAGEMENT UNTUK MENGATASI PERILAKU MEMBOLOS SISWA VIII SMP TERPADU AKN MARZUQI

The aims of this research are: 1) To find out the factors that cause students to experience frequent truancy. 2) To overcome student truancy behavior by applying behavioristic counseling with self-management techniques to AKN Marzuqi Integrated Junior High School students. Ditching behavior is an act that is not approved by the school, usually without the knowledge of parents. The act of skipping school is something that is put forward as an answer to the boredom that students often experience with teaching and learning activities at school. In the end, truancy becomes a phenomenon that hinders the learning process of students. Skipping is something that is intentional by students that often occurs in junior high school (SMP) or high school (SMA) students.

Application of Behavioral Counseling with Reward and Punishment Techniques in Handling Violation of Student Rules

The purpose of this study was to determine the application of behavioral counseling with reward and punishment techniques in dealing with violations of the rules on students at Subulussalam Sayurmaincat Kotanopan. The research methodology in this study was PTBK, namely the research was conducted through two cycles. Each cycle I and II consists of four stages, namely: the planning stage, the action/implementation stage, the observation stage, the reflection stage. The subjects of this study were 15 students of Class XI MA Subulussalam Sayurmaincat Kotanopan. The results of this study indicate that the application of behavioral counseling with reward and punishment techniques can handle violations of the rules of conduct for students in Subulussalam Sayur Maincat, Nopan City. Through the application of Behavioral counseling with Reward and Punishment techniques, it is possible to handle students who violate the rules at MA Subulus salam Sayur Maincat Nopan City. Of the 15 students before being given the application of Behavioral counseling with Reward and Punishment techniques in dealing with students who violated the rules in the MA Subulussalam Sayur Maincat Kotanopan school, violations of the rules were still quite high. Furthermore, after being given the application of behavioral counseling with reward techniques in the form of praise and gifts both verbally and non-verbally, also given punishment in the form of memorizing youth oaths, their truant behavior can be reduced and they can be handled properly.

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 The Guidance and Counseling Instructor's Role in Supervising Private Vocational School Students at School Students' bad behavior known as truancy includes not attending school without permission, missing certain class hours, and returning home after school has begun. The purpose of this study is to ascertain the causes of truancy among students and the consequences of such behavior at school. It is common knowledge that truancy results in learning failure. The descriptive qualitative method was utilized in this study. According to the findings of the research that was carried out, the behavior of truancy is influenced by both internal and external factors like a lack of motivation and interest in learning, juvenile delinquency, and friends who like truants but don't like certain teachers or lessons. They frequently receive calls from counseling teachers as a result of truancy, and they miss lessons, which can result in lower grades or, the most serious outcome, expulsion from school.
 Keywords: Internal and external factors, truancy behavior

Analysis of the Current Situation of the Research on the Influencing Factors of Online Learning Behavior and Suggestions for Teaching Improvement

With the rapid development in online education and the recurrence of COVID-19 around the world, people have temporarily turned to online education. To identify influencing factors of online learning behavior and improve online education, this study used CiteSpace to visually analyze research on influencing factors of online learning behavior on WoS. It discusses the research status, hotspots, and trends. Then, through cluster analysis and literature interpretation, the paper summarizes the types of online learning behavior and the influencing factors of different online learning behaviors from positive and negative dimensions. The findings of this paper are as follows. (1) The number of studies on the influencing factors of online learning behavior has increased in the last decade, especially after the outbreak of COVID-19. The research countries and institutions in this field lack contact and cooperation. (2) Online learning behaviors mainly include online learning engagement behavior, continuous behavior, procrastination behavior, and truancy behavior. (3) Online learning engagement behavior is mainly affected by perceived usefulness, perceived ease of use, individual characteristic differences, and other factors. (4) Online learning continuous behavior is mainly affected by quality, perceived usefulness, learning self-efficacy, and other factors. (5) The influencing factors of online learning procrastination mainly include learning environment, individual characteristics, social support, and pressure. (6) The main influencing factors of online learning truancy behavior are social interaction, participation, and learner control. At the end of this paper, according to the action mode of the influencing factors of online learning behavior, some suggestions for teaching improvement are put forward from the two perspectives of promoting positive online learning behavior and avoiding negative online learning behavior, which can provide a reference for teachers and schools in the future when conducting online education.

PENERAPAN KONSELING BEHAVIORISTIK DENGAN TEKNIK SELF MANAGEMENT UNTUK MENGATASI PERILAKU MEMBOLOS SAAT PEMBELAJARAN DARING

The purpose of this study: 1. To describe the factors that cause student truancy behavior during online learning. 2. Overcoming truancy behavior during online learning through behavioristic counseling with self-management techniques. The subjects of this study were 2 students of SMA PGRI 2 Kayen who had truant behavior during online learning. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that caused by internal factors and external factors. The factors that cause AK and DC to have truant behavior are caused by the lack of parental attention, as well as a sense of laziness from within. After counseling using a behavioristic approach and self-management techniques, AK and DC were able to gradually eliminate maladaptive behavior and were able to manage themselves not to do bad deeds. Based on these results, the behavioristic counseling approach with self-management techniques is able to overcome truancy behavior during online learning.

PERAN KONSELING INDIVIDU DALAM MENGATASI PERILAKU MEMBOLOS SISWA MTs MUKHTAR SYAFA’AT BLOKAGUNG TEGALSARI BANYUWANGI

Ditching behavior is a form of juvenile delinquency that reflects student violations in school rules and regulations that will harm themselves and others, such as missing subject matter. The purpose of this study was to determine the forms, factors that encourage students to play truant as well as to determine the methods of guidance and counseling used by BK teachers based on the factors encountered. As understood, the impact of truancy behavior is failure in learning, failure in learning. The research method used in this research is qualitative. The subjects in this study were students of MTs Mukhtar Syafa'at Blokagung Banyuwangi. Data collection techniques in this study were interviews to obtain information about forms, factors, and methods of guidance and counseling, observations to obtain other information that supported the data obtained and documentation to obtain data including descriptions of schools and student development. The causes of truancy behavior are problems that come from self, family, school, and environmental factors with truant behavior, namely sleeping in the dormitory, hanging out in the shop, truant in certain subjects because they don't like the teacher and chatting when they meet their friends.

Perception of Teachers and Mothers about Impact of Father Absence and Presence on the Truancy Behavior of Secondary School Students

A child is born innocent and if nurtured with tender care and attention, then grows in positive way. Physical, mental, moral and spiritual development of the children makes them capable of realizing fullest potential. On the contrary, harmful surroundings, negligence of basic needs, wrong company and other abuses may turn a child to a negative action like truancy. The present study was designed to analyze the impact of father’s absence on truancy behavior of secondary school students. The major objectives of the present study were: i) to find out the views of teachers about the truancy behavior of secondary school students in father’s absence. ii) to find out the views of teachers about the truancy behavior of secondary school students in father’s presence. iii) to investigate the mother’s views about the truancy of their children in father’s absence. iv) to investigate the mother’s views about the truancy of their children in father’s presence. A sample of four hundred students was selected through convenient sampling. This group was further divided equally on the students whose fathers were present and absent from home. Data was collected from sample student’s mothers and teachers through questionnaire. Data was analyzed through Chi-Square. Teachers and mothers opined that students showed more truancy behavior in the absence of father. The study may be helpful both for teachers and students to overcome the anti-social behavior to increase the academic performance at secondary level. The study may also beneficial to prepare positive members of the society. It is recommended that proper programs and campaigns be launched for mothers to highlight and realize the difficulties of truancy behaviors through media and social media. In-service training for teachers may be conducted to recognize and solve the truancy behavior of students. In this way teacher may able to solve the truancy behavior and solve problems.