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Teacher–student relationship, student mental health, and dropout from upper secondary school: A literature review

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the status of knowledge regarding the association between teacher–student relationship (TSR), dropout from upper secondary school, and student mental health. A literature search was conducted in Eric, PsycInfo, Medline, Scopus, Norart, and Idunn covering the period spanning 2000 to 2015. Sixteen articles were identified for review. These articles were analyzed via thematic analysis. The results indicate that the TSR in upper secondary school is associated with students’ dropout and their mental health. We suggest that the TSR in upper secondary school, identified with key attributes, might be both a protective as well as a risk factor for student mental health and dropout. Finally, we present some future directions for research and practice.

Source: Scandinavian Psychologist

DOI: 10.15714/scandpsychol.3.e11

Authors: Vibeke Krane, Bengt Karlsson, Ottar Ness, Hesook Suzie Kim

Institution: University of South-Eastern Norway

Language: English

Topic: Educational Environments and Student Outcomes

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2474862970