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Article Open Access June 18, 2025

The socio-economic influencers of school dropout amidst the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy in Ghana: A case study approach

Samuel Mojom 1 and Joseph Baffour-Annor 1
1
University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Publihed in: Universal Journal of Food Security (Volume 5, Issue 3, 2025)
Page(s): 111-127
DOI: 10.31586/ojer.2025.6117
Received
March 29, 2025
Revised
May 28, 2025
Accepted
June 13, 2025
Published
June 18, 2025
Keywords
School dropout; Free Senior High School; Socio-economic factors; Abofour community
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Mojom, S. , & Baffour-Annor, J. (2025). The socio-economic influencers of school dropout amidst the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy in Ghana: A case study approach. Universal Journal of Food Security, 5(3), 111-127. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2025.6117
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Mojom, S. ; Baffour-Annor, J. The socio-economic influencers of school dropout amidst the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy in Ghana: A case study approach. Universal Journal of Food Security 2025 5(3), 111-127. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2025.6117
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Mojom, Samuel, and Joseph Baffour-Annor. 2025. "The socio-economic influencers of school dropout amidst the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy in Ghana: A case study approach". Universal Journal of Food Security 5, no. 3: 111-127. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2025.6117
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Mojom S, Baffour-Annor J. The socio-economic influencers of school dropout amidst the implementation of the Free Senior High School policy in Ghana: A case study approach. Universal Journal of Food Security. 2025; 5(3):111-127. https://doi.org/10.31586/ojer.2025.6117 
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ABSTRACT = {The Free Senior High School (FSHS) policy implementation in Ghana has garnered significant attention in academic research, with various studies delving into its advantages and implementation obstacles. Nevertheless, there has been a rise in school dropout rates among secondary school students amidst the programme implementation. There is therefore the need for a more localized scientific inquiry into the socio-economic factors contributing to school dropout among Senior High School (SHS) students in the Abofour community. The study employed a qualitative approach, using the case study design to conduct interviews with 22 students who had dropped out of SHS, to explore their experiences and identify key socio-economic factors influencing their decisions to leave school. Thematic data analysis revealed six main themes, namely, lack of parental support, peer influence, early marriage and pregnancy, economic conditions, and unsupportive school environment, as among the causative factors. The findings suggest that while the Free SHS policy has removed some direct financial barriers, other social, economic, and institutional factors continue to spur up dropout rates. The study concludes that addressing these underlying issues requires a multi-faceted approach that includes strengthening family support systems, improving school environments, and providing targeted interventions for at-risk students. In this regard, policymakers and other educational stakeholders are required to provide targeted supports to enhance student retention and reduce dropout rates in the Abofour community.},
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