Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of youths and parents seeking psychological treatment for school attendance problems.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Knowledge of school attendance problems (SAPs) is needed to inform treatments targeting SAPs and protecting youths from negative outcomes associated with SAPs.

Objectives

This study examined the school absence, absence categories (i.e., absence due to illness, excused, non-excused), sociodemographic characteristics, and mental health problems among youths seeking psychological treatment for SAPs.

Methods

The study used a cross-sectional design. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of 152 help-seeking youths with SAPs (i.e., >10% absenteeism) and their parents were examined. The data were derived from the baseline assessment conducted before treatment start.

Results

Older youths, youths with mental health problems, and youths whose parents ha

SUBMITTER: Johnsen DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8791456 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature