子どもの生活と不登校リスク

Abstract

Currently, Japan is grappling with a notable upsurge in absenteeism. Prolonged absenteeism potentially leads to the marginalization of individuals. Hence, this study's core objective was to analyze the factors influencing children's susceptibility to absenteeism quantitatively. Utilizing Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimates, the research unveiled that children declining to disclose their gender faced a 0.23-point higher risk of absenteeism. Similarly, children exhibiting reluctance towards reading or exercise displayed an elevated risk. Family dynamics analysis indicated that single-parent households encountered a heightened risk of approximately 0.23 points. This risk increased by 0.22 points if the father was unemployed. Concerning academic engagement, children expressing difficulty comprehending their studies encountered a substantial 0.57-point increase in absenteeism risk. Conversely, those excelling in core subjects experienced a significant 0.6-point risk reduction. Instances of bullying correlated with an 0.87-point risk elevation. Moreover, children expressing detachment with the statement "I don't belong anywhere" encountered a 0.61-point higher risk. Effective communication demonstrated risk reduction, first among peers and subsequently with parents. Furthermore, a link emerged between children's involvement in household chores and truancy risk. Children engaged more frequently in chores faced a heightened risk of about 0.04 points. These findings underscore the need for interventions that promote children's educational engagement and ensure stable living conditions. Subsequent efforts should prioritize support for single-parent households and young caregivers. Collaborative initiatives between social services and educational institutions hold the potential to alleviate absenteeism risks rooted in living conditions.