Reasons for High School Dropout: A Descriptive Phenomenological Study Based on Students' Common Experiences

The purpose of this study is to describe the shared experiences high school students who have left school. based on qualitative research pattern "Descriptive Phenomenology". sample consists 10 at secondary level. "Criteria sampling" which among purposeful sampling methods was used when determining sample. data obtained from semi-structured interviews with had were subjected content analysis, a analysis method. MAXQDA program carried out. As result it seen that leave due reasons such as low academic achievement, class repetition, absenteeism, poor economic situation, work, reluctance, apathy, negative behaviors, bad peer group, social environment, disciplinary referrals, bullying, different career orientations and role models. In study, these classified motivation, risky behaviors disadvantage.