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Access Type
WSU Access
Date of Award
January 2024
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Department
Economics
First Advisor
Yulya Truskinovsky
Abstract
This dissertation examines the effects of neighborhood characteristics on Detroit Public School Community District students' attendance rates for the 2018-19 school year. First, I analyze the effects of sunrise time relative to school start time on absences for elementary and middle school students. Getting the recommended amount of sleep can lead to better physical and mental health. By observing the change in sunrise time while keeping school start time constant, I find that average absences decrease when students gain an hour of sleep and increase when they lose an hour of sleep. This implies that a later school start time can lead to academic and social benefits for students. Next, I focus on the effects of crime near a students' home and near a students' school. I find that females and males respond differently to violent crimes near their home and students may be less likely to be absent, following an incident, because school is safer than home. I find that elementary and middle school students are negatively effected by crimes that occur near school, during the school day. These findings can help shape school policy to build the best environment for students.
Recommended Citation
Adamczyk, Caroline H., "Do Neighborhood And School Characteristics Impact Students' Attendance Rates?" (2024). Wayne State University Dissertations. 4010.
https://digitalcommons.wayne.edu/oa_dissertations/4010
