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Peer reviewedBeck, Lisa; Muia, Joseph A. – High School Journal, 1980
Reviews research on the characteristics of the dropout (relationships, socioeconomic status, attitudes, behavior, school performance); the economic and social costs of dropping out; and current efforts for dropout assistance or dropout prevention. (SJL)
Descriptors: Dropout Attitudes, Dropout Characteristics, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
Download full textChan, Chi-Keung; Kato, Kentaro; Davenport, Ernest C., Jr.; Guven, Kamil – 2003
This study used data for a representative sample of 8th graders from the National Educational Longitudinal Study of 1988. The intent was to (1) compare student's dropout status with variables such as demographics, academic and economic factors, limited English proficiency status, and other risk factors of dropping out, (2) distinguish factors…
Descriptors: Academic Aptitude, Comparative Analysis, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Programs
