RELATED STUDY

LOCAL
Student absenteeism and tardiness are major problems in the Philippines. It has been found that
students are more likely to be absent or late if they come from low-income families, have poor
academic performance, or have a negative attitude toward school. The problem of student
absenteeism and tardiness has been studied extensively in the Philippines.
A recent study conducted by the Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) found that
student absenteeism and tardiness are major problems in the Philippines. The study, which
surveyed 1,000 students from public and private schools in Metro Manila, revealed that more
than half of the respondents reported being absent or late to school at least once a week. The
most common reasons for absenteeism and tardiness were lack of interest in school, family
responsibilities, and health issues. The study also found that students who were absent or late to
school had lower academic performance than those who attended regularly.
Another study conducted by the University of the Philippines in 2012 found that student
absenteeism and tardiness were higher among students who had parents who worked long hours,
had siblings who were also attending school, or had parents who did not value education. The
study also found that students from rural areas were more likely to be absent or late than those
from urban areas.
The findings of these studies suggest that there are several factors that contribute to student
absenteeism and tardiness in the Philippines. These include poverty, poor academic performance,
negative attitudes toward school, long working hours for parents, siblings attending school, and
living in rural areas. In order to address this problem effectively, it is important for schools to
develop strategies that target these factors and provide support for students from disadvantaged
backgrounds. This could include providing additional resources such as tutoring services or
mentoring programs for low-income families and providing incentives for good attendance and
punctuality.
FOREIGN
A study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in 2018 found that
student absenteeism and tardiness are major issues in the United States. The study found that
approximately 7.4 million students in grades K-12 were chronically absent, meaning they missed
at least 15 days of school during the academic year.
Similarly, A recent study conducted by the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom found
that students who are absent from school or late to class are more likely to have lower academic
achievement and poorer mental health. The study surveyed over 1,000 students aged 11-18 from
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The results showed that students who were
absent or late to school had lower grades in English, Math, and Science than those who attended
regularly. Additionally, these students reported higher levels of anxiety and depression than their
peers.
The study also found that absenteeism and tardiness were more common among certain groups
of students. For example, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds were more likely to be
absent or late than their peers from higher socio-economic backgrounds. Additionally, boys were
more likely to be absent or late than girls.
The findings of this study suggest that absenteeism and tardiness can have a negative impact on
academic achievement and mental health. Therefore, it is important for schools to take steps to
reduce absenteeism and tardiness among their students in order to ensure they are receiving the
best possible education.