TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER ONE: BACK GROUND OF THE STUDY
Introduction
Background of the study
Statement of the problem
Purpose of the study
Objectives of the study
Research questions
Significance ofthc study
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
Theoretical framework
Causes of absenteeism
Students perfom1ance in Relation to absenteeism
Measures to curb absenteeism
Effects of absenteeism and performance
CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY
Introduction
Research design
Area of study
Population of study
Sample procedure
Sample size
Research tool
Interview
Observation
Questionnaire
Reliability and validity
Procedure for data collection
Data processing
Editing and spot check
Coding
Data analysis
Imitation and solutions encountered during the study
CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS
AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
Introduction
Background information
Objective I: Common causes of absenteeism
Objective2: Measure to curb absenteeism
Objective 3: Effects of absenteeism on performance
CHAPTER FIVE: DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND
RECOMMENDATION
Introduction
Discussion: Common causes of students' absenteeism
Discussion: Possible measures to curb absenteeism
Discussion: How absenteeism affects students academic performance
Conclusion
Recommendation
Areas of further research
References
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction This study was undertaken to investigate the relationship between student absenteeism and performance in Kenya. This chapter presented the background to the study, statement of the problem, objectives of study, scope of the study, research questions and significance of the study. 1.1 Background of the study Student absenteeism affects more than student academic performance. Because public school funding formulas are based on attendance numbers, increased absenteeism directly translates to fewer federal and state dollars for school programs. When sick students need to be cared for at home, parents are absent from the workplace which in turn, negatively affects the economy (Master, Hess, & Dickson. 1997). Student and staff absenteeism also results in increased school administrative costs (e.g., student tracking, hiring substitutes) and greater health-care expenditures.
