مجلة علوم الإنسان والمجتمع
Volume 13, Numéro 2, Pages 511-541
2024-06-24

Causes Of Academic Failure Among Middle School Students: A Field Study In Some Middle Schools In Ain El Ibel - Djelfa

Authors : Rahmoun Mohamed . Gherbi Sabah .

Abstract

This study aims to identify the major factors leading to academic failure or its manifestations, while providing practical suggestions to mitigate the spread of this phenomenon and offer a new perspective to those involved in the educational process to combat academic failure and reduce its occurrence. The findings of the study revealed that the causes of academic failure can be categorized into three main areas. Firstly, student-related factors such as lack of attention and concentration. Secondly, school-related factors including the intensity and difficulty of lessons, as well as classroom overcrowding. Lastly, family environment and peer group factors were identified, which included the student's immersion with peers in the world of social media and their possession and use of smartphones for electronic gaming. Keywords: academic failure, academic stumbling, academic dropout, academic attrition

Keywords

academic failure, academic stumbling, academic dropout, academic attrition