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Download full textPikkarainen, Merja Tellervo; Hakala, Juha T.; Kykyri, Virpi-Liisa – International Journal of Educational Psychology, 2021
The present study aims to provide insights into the experiences of early school leavers within the Finnish context. We conducted a narrative inquiry among eleven early school leavers who were in prison when they were interviewed. Self Determination Theory (SDT), more specifically the concept of frustration of the three basic psychological needs of…
Descriptors: Dropouts, Dropout Attitudes, Foreign Countries, Self Determination
Aarreniemi-Jokipelto, Päivi; Bäck, Asta – International Association for Development of the Information Society, 2014
Drop-outs and delays of graduation is currently a huge problem in adult education. The main reason for the drop-outs and delays is usually stated to be the difficulty of combining studies with family and work. This study was based on interviews where students studying in the bachelor's or master's degree programme were interviewed to find out the…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Graduation, Dropouts, Undergraduate Students
Direct linkAhola, Sakari; Kivela, Suvi – Educational Research, 2007
Background: Early school leaving and dropout are widely recognized as problems, leading to further marginalization and exclusion of young people from society at large. The Finnish government has set a target that, by the year 2008, 96% of those who complete compulsory education will continue without interruption in secondary education or in the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Social Problems, Leisure Time, Out of School Youth
