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Investigating Factors Impacting School Completion Rates Among Boys in Serrekunda, The Gambia: A Qualitative Case Study
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This study explores factors contributing to the rising school dropout rates and irregular migration among schoolboys in Serrekunda, The Gambia. The data was collected through semi-structured virtual interviews with key stakeholders in the Gambia and the United States, using qualitative research design. Guided by a research question, the findings reveal that poverty, peer influence, and social pressures contribute to high dropout rates among boys. The findings emphasize the need for an integrative approach addressing socio-economic, educational, and cultural factors to empower boys with skills, knowledge, and opportunities for socio-economic advancement within their communities.
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