Dropout refers to the phenomenon where individuals leave or discontinue their participation or enrollment in a program or institution before completing it. This can occur in various settings such as school, college, training programs, or workplace environments. Dropout research typically focuses on identifying the factors that contribute to dropout, understanding the consequences of dropout, and developing strategies to prevent or reduce dropout rates. Researchers may examine individual, family, peer, school, and community-level factors that influence dropout, as well as the impact of dropout on individuals' future outcomes such as educational attainment, employment, and well-being.