Many researchers have conducted several studies to determine why students stop schooling. Although there are multiple reasons why students leave school, each student's situation may be unique in every place. This study aimed to investigate the dropout determinants that influence out-of-school youth in Iligan City and Lanao Del Norte. Purposive sampling was used, with an emphasis on Out-of-School Youth. Two hundred (200) out-of-school youth from Iligan City and Lanao del Norte were the participants of this study. The researchers used a Liker Type item questionnaire to collect the data. In addition, the researcher used descriptive analysis to calculate the median and frequency. The results found that among the identified factors, the respondents agreed that academic experience, especially boredom in the classroom, was the leading dropout determinant influencing the Out of School Youth. The other factor was family financial support, wherein students left school because they could not buy complete requirements in school. The study recommends that government, non-government organizations, and all stakeholders not only focus on providing financial assistance to students but also consider the students' learning experience inside the classroom. Academic boredom is a serious issue that needs immediate solutions.

Authors:
Christopher Dumadag, Mindanao State University-iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines
Adelfa Silor, Mindanao State University-iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines
Gemma Grace Capuno, Mindanao State University-iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines
Sigritch Cortez-David, Mindanao State University-iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines

About the Presenter(s)
Mr. Christopher T. Dumadag is an instructor at Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology. He is interested in in the areas of Technology Education, TVET, Gender and Development, and other social research related to education.

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