Absenteeism due to sickness in trade schools

Abstract

The purpose of this dissertation is to analyse, from a social work perspective, the considerable absenteeism due to sickness in Government trade schools in Malta. After reviewing the principal theoretical perspectives on what is an illness, the degree of schools in Malta absenteeism in last ten years in the Government trade would be analysed. Then, the current situation in Government trade schools is to be investigated. A cross-sectional sample of about 10% over the 13 trade schools in Malta is to be taken. With the help of questionnaires, this investigation would illustrate not only the gravity of the situation, but also the factors contributing to this situation. After conclusions are drawn, any possible recommendations to remedy the situation will be provided. The three types of questions that shall be asked are: 1. What sort of youngsters tend to be absent from these schools? 2. · Are there any factors at the schools which demotivating the students from attending? 3. How is malingering contributing to the rate absenteeism in these schools?