School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool project
IntroductionUnderstanding pupils’ thoughts about leaving school may contribute to better identify those at risk of dropping out. Thus, we explored the associations between perceived psychological demands, decision control, and social support from teacher and fellow pupils, and pupils’ thoughts about...
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| author | Emilie Aas Torland Cecilie Karlstad Mikkel Magnus Thørrisen Mikkel Magnus Thørrisen Tore Bonsaksen Tore Bonsaksen Sturla Inge Haslerud Randi Wågø Aas Randi Wågø Aas |
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| description | IntroductionUnderstanding pupils’ thoughts about leaving school may contribute to better identify those at risk of dropping out. Thus, we explored the associations between perceived psychological demands, decision control, and social support from teacher and fellow pupils, and pupils’ thoughts about leaving upper secondary school.MethodsCross-sectional data from a convenience non-probability sample of 249 pupils from 12 Norwegian upper secondary schools were collected using a school-modified version of the work-focused Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ). Adjusted logistic regression was used to analyze the data.ResultsPupils who experienced higher psychological demands and lower social support from fellow pupils were more likely to experience thoughts of leaving school compared to those who experienced lower demands and high levels of social support. Decision control was not significantly associated with thoughts about leaving school.ConclusionHigh psychological demands may increase the likelihood of considering leaving school. Peer support can lessen such thoughts. Implication: Identifying whether pupils are thinking about leaving school can help identify those who are at risk of dropping out of upper secondary school. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-2ff2684b7c4c4167b4ed5eb44c7bed332024-02-15T14:04:30ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782024-02-011510.3389/fpsyg.2024.12701391270139School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool projectEmilie Aas Torland0Cecilie Karlstad1Mikkel Magnus Thørrisen2Mikkel Magnus Thørrisen3Tore Bonsaksen4Tore Bonsaksen5Sturla Inge Haslerud6Randi Wågø Aas7Randi Wågø Aas8Mestringsenheten (The Coping Unit), Department of Mental Health, Municipality of Sandnes, Sandnes, NorwaySchool Health Services, Municipality of Sola, Sola, NorwayDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, NorwayDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, NorwayDepartment of Health and Nursing Sciences, Faculty of Social and Health Sciences, Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences, Elverum, NorwayDepartment of Health, Faculty of Health Studies, VID Specialized University, Stavanger, NorwayDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, NorwayDepartment of Rehabilitation Science and Health Technology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Oslo Metropolitan University, Oslo, NorwayDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stavanger, Stavanger, NorwayIntroductionUnderstanding pupils’ thoughts about leaving school may contribute to better identify those at risk of dropping out. Thus, we explored the associations between perceived psychological demands, decision control, and social support from teacher and fellow pupils, and pupils’ thoughts about leaving upper secondary school.MethodsCross-sectional data from a convenience non-probability sample of 249 pupils from 12 Norwegian upper secondary schools were collected using a school-modified version of the work-focused Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ). Adjusted logistic regression was used to analyze the data.ResultsPupils who experienced higher psychological demands and lower social support from fellow pupils were more likely to experience thoughts of leaving school compared to those who experienced lower demands and high levels of social support. Decision control was not significantly associated with thoughts about leaving school.ConclusionHigh psychological demands may increase the likelihood of considering leaving school. Peer support can lessen such thoughts. Implication: Identifying whether pupils are thinking about leaving school can help identify those who are at risk of dropping out of upper secondary school.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1270139/fullschool participationschool dropoutschool demandsdecision controlsocial supportupper secondary school |
| spellingShingle | Emilie Aas Torland Cecilie Karlstad Mikkel Magnus Thørrisen Mikkel Magnus Thørrisen Tore Bonsaksen Tore Bonsaksen Sturla Inge Haslerud Randi Wågø Aas Randi Wågø Aas School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool project Frontiers in Psychology school participation school dropout school demands decision control social support upper secondary school |
| title | School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool project |
| title_full | School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool project |
| title_fullStr | School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool project |
| title_full_unstemmed | School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool project |
| title_short | School characteristics and pupils’ thoughts of leaving upper secondary school: The INSchool project |
| title_sort | school characteristics and pupils thoughts of leaving upper secondary school the inschool project |
| topic | school participation school dropout school demands decision control social support upper secondary school |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1270139/full |
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