Exploring the Relationship between Early Leaving of Education and Training and Mental Health among Youth in Spain

This study aimed to explore the relationship between Early Leaving Education and Training mental health perceived by young Spanish school leavers, as well develop mid-range theories better understand this relationship. The uses a grounded theory approach; specifically, Charmaz’s constructivist approach its informed version have guided study. Through qualitative interviews with individuals who had left prematurely, results of showed bidirectional ELET health, where detriment in people leave early should be understood both cause an effect process ELET. In addition, findings suggest that certain socio-economic educational factors, such bullying, academic stress, self-responsibilization failure, labels “NEET” can contribute decrease health. Overall, has provided new insights into ELET-mental relationship, contributing development inform future research interventions minimize these problems.