Under the skin of truancy in Aotearoa (New Zealand): A grounded theory study of young people’s perspectives

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Under the skin of truancy in Aotearoa (New Zealand): A grounded theory study of young people’s perspectives

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Victoria University of Wellington

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Open Access Victoria University of Wellington

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Truancy is a longstanding, unresolved educational issue in countries where there are compulsory attendance policies. Taking time out from class without permission is illegal and negatively influences future functioning for students who truant in regards to employment, family and community. Truancy represents a long-term cost to society in expenditure on health, well-being and incarceration.  Previous research has focused on key demographic variables related to truancy, causal factors, and a v...

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Research paper

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Scholarly text / Thesis

Thesis level

Doctoral

Date created

2019

Creator

Delia Baskerville

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https://figshare.com/articles/thesis/Under_the_skin_of_truancy_in_Aotearoa_New_Zealand_A_grounded...

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Educational administration, management and leadership / Specialist studies in education not elsewhere classified / Truancy / Wagging / Process theory / Student perspectives / Teacher-student relationships / Teacher intentionality / Grounded theory / School: School of Education / Educational Administration, Management and Leadership / Specialist Studies in Education not elsewhere classified / Expanding Knowledge in Education / Degree Discipline: Education / Degree Level: Doctoral / Degree Name: Doctor of Philosophy

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