Socio-psychological predictors of school dropout intention among Italian adolescents: evidence from a large-scale study
Pietro Pietrini
IntroductionSchool dropout is the premature interruption or extended completion of education, posing significant challenges for both individuals and educational systems worldwide.MethodsThis study explores how psychosocial factors influence the intention to dropout of school among 2,646 students from 13 secondary schools in Italy. By assessing individual (e.g., personality, behavior, mental health) and environmental (e.g., family, school context) factors, the study seeks to understand the role o