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Attitude toward education and dropout intention among secondary school students in West Bengal: A theory of planned behaviour approach
Authors
Luthfor Ali, Dr. Ankhi Goon
Abstract
The present study
examines the psychological determinants of dropout intention among secondary
school students in West Bengal using the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB). A
quantitative cross-sectional design was adopted, and data were collected from
800 secondary school students selected through stratified random sampling from
North and South 24 Parganas districts. Standardized instruments were used to
measure attitude toward education, subjective norms, perceived behavioral
control, and dropout intention. Multiple regression analysis revealed that the
TPB model significantly predicted dropout intention, F(3, 796) = 202.00, p <.
001, explaining 43.3% of the variance (R² =. 433). Attitude toward education (β
=. 313, p <. 001) and perceived behavioral control (β =. 490, p <. 001)
emerged as significant predictors, whereas subjective norms did not show a
statistically significant effect (β =. 008, p =. 784). The findings indicate
that students’ personal evaluation of education and perceived control over
continuing schooling play a decisive role in shaping dropout intention. The
study highlights the importance of psychological and motivational interventions
for reducing secondary school dropout in West Bengal.
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Pages:11-13
How to cite this article:
Luthfor Ali, Dr. Ankhi Goon "Attitude toward education and dropout intention among secondary school students in West Bengal: A theory of planned behaviour approach". International Journal of Academic Research and Development, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 11-13
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