Abstract
Dropping out from high school is becoming a growing trend that necessitates new and more powerful intervention strategies to be utilized. Large numbers of adolescents between the ages of 16- 24 have been shown to receive no high school diploma or equivalent. The effects of dropping out are far reaching, with many students who dropout facing depression and alienation that may lead to other negative consequences. This research focuses on the need for preventative action against the issue of dropout. One hypothesis to be tested is whether or not current dropout prevention techniques can be applied to students who are not at risk for dropping out. The researcher theorizes that if all students are exposed to these strategies then perhaps the overall school environment will yield less students who are at risk to begin with.
Notes
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Thesis Completion
2013
Semester
Summer
Advisor
Mann, Mary
Degree
Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.)
College
College of Health and Public Affairs
Degree Program
Social Work
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Health and Public Affairs; Health and Public Affairs -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
CFH0004481
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
5 years
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Garcia, Daniel, "High School Dropout: A Study of Parental Perceptions of Dropout and Prevention Strategies" (2013). HIM 1990-2015. 1823.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/1823