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[Risk Factors for School Based Anxiety: An Empirical Study]
Ann-Christin Fischer1, Imke Dunkake1, Heinrich Ricking1
1Institut für Sonder- und Rehabilitationspädagogik, Universität Oldenburg, Deutschland / Institut für Förderpädagogik, Universität Leipzig, Deutschland.
Summary
Anxiety in school and low self-efficacy are significant risk factors for school absenteeism and school refusal behavior. Addressing these issues is crucial for improving student attendance and well-being.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Context:
- School absenteeism and school refusal behavior are prevalent issues.
- Student self-efficacy plays a critical role in academic engagement.
Purpose:
- To investigate the relationship between school-based anxiety, self-efficacy, and school absenteeism.
- To identify risk factors contributing to school refusal behavior.
Summary:
- This quantitative study surveyed students in Lower Saxony, Germany.
- Findings indicate that higher anxiety and lower self-efficacy correlate with increased school absenteeism.
- Risk factors identified may precipitate avoidance and disintegrative processes.
Impact:
- Provides empirical evidence for the link between psychological factors and school attendance.
- Informs interventions aimed at reducing school absenteeism and supporting student mental health.
- Highlights the importance of self-efficacy in maintaining consistent school attendance.
Keywords:
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