Análise das implicações do abandono escolar na vida adulta (35 a 40 anos de idade) – um estudo de caso, localidade Maciana (Manhiça)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the implications of school dropout in adulthood (aged 35 to 40) among residents of Maciana (Manhiça). Following a qualitative methodology, five (5) residents of the Maciana neighborhood, aged 35 to 40, participated in this research. They dropped out of school in childhood and did not return later. The data collected through semi-structured interviews were subsequently subjected to content analysis, seeking to identify the reasons for school dropout and its implications for adulthood. The results indicate that financial difficulties, poor academic performance, early pregnancy, and the lack of nearby secondary schools are the main causes of school dropout. The data indicate the following implications of school dropout in adulthood: the inability to find decent employment, stigmatization, and the loss of opportunities for better jobs. However, despite these constraints, some have managed to rise in life and have jobs. However, others find themselves in difficult situations and depend primarily on what they produce on their farms. It was concluded that dropping out of school can hinder professional integration into adulthood. Therefore, it is suggested that parents be made aware of the importance of school, that parents engage frequently with their children about the importance of school, and that parents be involved in their children's school lives through participation in meetings, support with school supplies and morale, among other practices.(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)