Revista Brasileira de Educação do Campo (Aug 2024)
Dropout phenomenon in areas of high vulnerability: results of a meta-analysis
Abstract
The article presents the results of a meta-analysis conducted to understand if and to what extent there is evidence that shows whether catastrophic events have an influence on school dropout rates or student dropout rates. Research highlights that destructive events such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, etc., can lead to disruptions in the learning environment, increasing stress levels and the risk of dropping out among students residing in affected and low-income areas. School closures due to disasters have been shown to have a detrimental effect on academic performance and dropout, in those previously at risk and in those pre-disaster populations that are already vulnerable, which would cause students to be more likely to drop out of school. However, different types of disasters, such as geological and climatic events, can have different impacts on dropout, with climate disasters such as drought hindering, in some cases, significantly the attainment of education by more than 40% and increasing early school leaving, especially among young women and students who are weaker or at risk. These findings underscore the need for tailored interventions and support systems to mitigate the negative effects of natural disasters on students' education.
