A Research Project on Absenteeism and Dropout: The Case of Central and Southeastern Romania

Abstract

The results of this research project have led to a great number of statements in relevant terms of acceptance and commitment. In this specific case, the individuals involved in the survey were mostly Roma people from ten villages of Central and Southeastern Romania (Zizin, Tarlungeni, Rasnov in Brasov County; Porumbacu de Jos, Avrig in Sibiu, Haghig in Covasna County; Adjud, Biliesti, Sihlea, and Tamboieşti in Vrancea County). I assume that well-established approaches to gather information about absenteeism and dropout have substantial predictive validity. Beside this aspect, the project was supported by UNICEF Romania and the University of Bucharest.