Investigating the causes of academic failure in schools and ways to reduce it (family-individual-school factors)

The purpose of this study is to investigate the causes of academic decline among students in schools and to propose strategies for its reduction, focusing on family, individual, and school-related factors. Academic decline is considered one of the major challenges of educational systems, leading to negative consequences such as reduced motivation, poor learning outcomes, and increased dropout rates. Using a descriptive–analytical approach, data were collected from students, parents, and teachers to identify the most influential factors. The findings revealed that family-related issues such as lack of emotional support, economic difficulties, and insufficient parental supervision, individual factors including low self-confidence, behavioral or psychological problems, and poor study skills, as well as school-related factors such as ineffective teaching methods, inadequate educational facilities, and weak teacher–student relationships, all contribute significantly to academic decline. The study further emphasizes that strengthening family–school cooperation, improving teaching practices, addressing individual student needs, and creating a supportive and motivating learning environment can effectively reduce academic decline and enhance educational performance.