A Qualitative study on the Causes and Process of the Dropouts（stop halfway）from the Point of View of Ecosystem

• Main Authors: Heng-Ling Chen, 陳恆霖
• Other Authors: Chia-Nan Tai
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2005
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/49482191548365468815

博士 === 國立高雄師範大學 === 輔導與諮商研究所 === 93 === Based on the point of view of ecosystem, the purposes of this study were to explore different aspects of the dropouts, including the process of their dropping out, and the factors contributed to this process, and the possible influences of their personal lives, families and educational systems. The personal meaning of dropping out for these students was also examined through their own reflection. Data were collected through the methods of in-depth interviews and focus groups of four dropouts. Documents of the students and information from their class teacher were also collected to enrich and verify the data. All the data from different resources were then subjected to content analysis and categories were developed and described. The emerging categories were also subjected to peer reviews to ensure reliability and validity of findings. The results were as follows: 1) Family system is one of the contributing factors of the students’ dropping out. 2) A dysfunctional family will impact children’s personality and behaviors. 3) The students’ irregular lifestyle will influence their school performance. 4) Absenteeism at school is an indicator of future dropping out possibility. 5) Dropouts usually have a poor relationship with their classmates and teachers. 6) In mesosystem, weak communication among the students, their families and their school also contributes to the factors of dropping out. 7) Exosystem has an impact on the students’ behavior. For example, internet stores are the respites for those dropouts. 8) Exosystem is able to provide an external control for those dropouts. Finally, some practical suggestions were provided to professional helpers.