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- Title
Current status of research on school refusal.
- Authors
Inglés, Cándido J.; Gonzálvez-Maciá, Carolina; García-Fernández, José M.; Vicent, María; Martinez-Monteagudo, M. Carmen
- Abstract
School refusal behavior refers to the avoidance of a child attending school and/or persistent difficulty staying in the classroom throughout the school day. Based on a review of the scientific literature, the aim of this study is to describe the current state of research on school refusal, differentiating between the findings and progress made in Spain from those achieved in the international field. For this purpose, the significance of this phenomenon, in addition to associated risk factors and variables, will be reviewed in the child and youth population. In turn, the commonly used assessment methods and most recommended treatment proposals, mainly based on cognitive behavioral therapy, are discussed. The results reveal several gaps and subjects for debate in some areas of knowledge about school refusal behavior, with differences being found between Spanish and international studies. In conclusion, future studies and challenges in this field are required.
- Subjects
SCHOOL phobia; SCHOOL absenteeism; BEHAVIOR therapy; BEHAVIORAL assessment; SEPARATION anxiety in children; PSYCHOLOGY
- Publication
European Journal of Education & Psychology, 2015, Vol 8, Issue 1, p37
- ISSN
1888-8992
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1016/j.ejeps.2015.10.005