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The decision to leave early: motivation affecting young men

Gellion, Stephen J. ( 1999)

The schooling system seeks to provide access to education for all students at the compulsory school age level. The system devises policies and programs which attempt to meet the needs of the individual student whilst it attempts to remain cohesive and manageable. The evolution of educational policy in recent decades has been influenced by financial and economic rationalisation which has resulted in significant changes in the workplace. Young people now experience restrictive options as they attempt to enter a diminishing workplace environment and hence there have been changes in the focus and function of the education system. Increased school retention rates and an emphasis on post-compulsory educational credentials have generated pressure on young people to stay at school longer. The outcomes for those who do not wish to remain at school are significant, and invite further research to be able to identify factors which need to be addressed by policy makers and school administrators. This study attempts to explore the current literature, the perceptions of young males regarding their schooling and other relevant factors which may influence the motivations of young males. It hopes to confirm relevant research findings and raise issues which may require further research.