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One in three students in years 7–9 show signs of school disengagement. What’s causing it? Original
Starting high school can be an exciting time. Students meet new people, study new subjects and gain more independence. But for many, high school can also feel harder to manage. The Institute for Educational Reform reports about one in three Victorian students in years 7 to 9 show signs of disengagement from school. This can include patterns of student absences, drops in students’ willingness to learn, and a disconnect between students and their broader school community.
One in three students in years 7–9 show signs of school disengagement. What’s causing it?
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Credit: Shutterstock For students, as for all of us, life is a matter of balance, trade-offs and compromise. Studying for hours on end is unlikely to lead to best academic results. And it could have negative impacts on young people's physical, mental and social well-being. Our recent study found the best way for young people to spend their time was different for mental health than for physical health, and even more different for school-related outcomes.
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For students, as for all of us, life is a matter of balance, trade-offs and compromise. Studying for hours on end is unlikely to lead to best academic results. And it could have negative impacts on young people’s physical, mental and social well-being. Our recent study found the best way for young people to spend their time was different for mental health than for physical health, and even more different for school-related outcomes.
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