Truancy, Psychosocial Distress, and Risk Behaviors in School‐Going Adolescents: Insights From a National School‐Based Survey in the Philippines | Synapse
April 10, 2026Open Access
Truancy, Psychosocial Distress, and Risk Behaviors in School‐Going Adolescents: Insights From a National School‐Based Survey in the Philippines
Key Points
The aim is to explore the connection between truancy, psychosocial distress, and risk behaviors in adolescents.
Conducted a national school-based survey
Analyzed data on truancy and psychosocial factors
Identified at-risk adolescents based on survey responses
Truancy is linked to higher levels of psychosocial distress
Adolescents exhibiting risk behaviors tend to be more truant
Need for tiered support strategies for at-risk students is highlighted
Abstract
Truancy may reflect underlying psychosocial challenges, underscoring the need for proactive, tiered school-based identification and support strategies for at-risk adolescents.