Influence of Parental Behavior and Economic Challenges on the Psychological Tendencies and Dropout Rates of Secondary School Students in Rural Communities of Nadia District

Abstract Parental behavior and socio-economic constraints play crucial roles in shaping the psychological well-being and educational trajectories of adolescents (Hill & Tyson, 2009; Steinberg, 2014). This paper investigates how parental support, communication patterns, and disciplinary practices interact with economic challenges to influence the psychological tendencies and dropout rates of secondary school students in Nadia District. Using a mixed-method design, both quantitative and qualitative insights were gathered to analyze how family background, financial constraints, and emotional environments affect students’ attitudes toward schooling (Das & Sarkar, 2021; Roy & Ghosh, 2020). The findings reveal that negative parental behavior, coupled with poverty-induced stress, significantly contributes to low academic motivation, anxiety, and school discontinuation (UNESCO, 2021; Ryan & Deci, 2017). The study underscores the urgent need for targeted parental awareness programs and socio-economic support interventions to mitigate dropout risks (Banerjee & Mukherjee, 2020). Keywords: Parental Behavior, Economic Challenges, Psychological Tendencies, Dropout, Secondary Education, Nadia District