Influence of Parental Behavior and Economic Challenges on the Psychological Tendencies and Dropout Rates of Secondary School Students in Rural Communities of Nadia District – Volume 1 Issue 5

Parental behavior and socio-economic constraints play crucial roles in shaping the psychological well-being and educational trajectories of adolescents (Hill & Tyson, 2009; Steinberg, 2014). This paper investigates how parental support, communication patterns, and disciplinary practices interact with economic challenges to influence the psychological tendencies and dropout rates of secondary school students in Nadia District. Using a mixed-method design, both quantitative and qualitative insights were gathered to analyze how family background, financial constraints, and emotional environments affect students’ attitudes toward schooling (Das & Sarkar, 2021; Roy & Ghosh, 2020). The findings reveal that negative parental behavior, coupled with poverty-induced stress, significantly contributes to low academic motivation, anxiety, and school discontinuation (UNESCO, 2021; Ryan & Deci, 2017). The study underscores the urgent need for targeted parental awareness programs and socio-economic support interventions to mitigate dropout risks (Banerjee & Mukherjee, 2020).

The study on the Influence of Parental Behavior and Economic Challenges on the Psychological Tendencies and Dropout Rates of Secondary School Students in Nadia District reveals that both family environment and financial conditions play a critical role in shaping students’ psychological well-being and educational continuity. Supportive parental behavior significantly enhances motivation and self-esteem while reducing academic anxiety, whereas negative parenting increases the risk of school disengagement. Economic challenges, including financial hardship and child labor, directly impact dropout rates and indirectly affect psychological tendencies. Psychological factors mediate the influence of parental behavior and economic stress on dropout, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to prevent school discontinuation. Overall, students exposed to both negative parental behavior and financial stress are most vulnerable to dropout, highlighting the urgency for targeted interventions.

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