Relationship between Socio-Economic Characteristics and School dropouts of tribal girls: An Exploratory study

Abstract

The study aims to examine the socio-economic characteristics of the tribal families and factor affecting school dropouts among tribal girls. Data were collected from 126 tribal families randomly in Kolli hills taluk of Namkkal district, through the individual survey method. A simple table, percentage analysis and regression analysis were used. The study concluded that the positive resilience coefficient for school dropouts, working mothers, adolescents going home alone, and the economic status of the family affected school dropout rates with low income and high dependence. Students' schooling is affected by the load.