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Peer reviewedAlhassan, A. B. – Educational Management and Administration, 1990
Interviews with 200 Nigerian students and 40 teachers revealed that parental illiteracy, pupils' perceived irrelevance of school curriculum, and poor teacher-student relationships were significantly associated with truancy. However, measures taken by the schools included administration of punishment and consultation with disaffected pupils. (32…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Literacy, Foreign Countries, Parent Attitudes
