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FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS' ABSENTEEISM IN HIGHER EDUCATION OF INDORE REGION

    3 Author(s):  DR. RISHU ROY,DR. VANITA JOSHI,MR. AYUSH CHOUDHARY

Vol -  11, Issue- 8 ,         Page(s) : 56 - 66  (2020 ) DOI : https://doi.org/10.32804/IRJMSH

Abstract

Education plays a crucial role in the economic and social upliftment of a country. In state like Madhya Pradesh, educational success of children is close to the heart of almost every parent. But most of the colleges of Indore are facing the challenge of students’ absenteeism. The purpose of this study is to find out the causes of students’ absenteeism at private colleges of Indore region. The sample comprised of 200 students and self developed, close ended scale was developed (high reliability and validity) to find the clear perception of the respondents. Findings revealed five factors were identified- Incongruity between Faculty Members and Students, Psychological Mindset, Family Issues, Personal Plight, College Ambience which affects absenteeism of students. Also, strategies like Creating Culture, Catch Problem Sign, Student and Faculty Interaction are helpful in reducing absenteeism at higher educational level.

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