AbstractThis study aims to investigate the dropout phenomenon in selected public secondary schools in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Employing a qualitative research design, the study collected data through purposive sampling, focusing on specific characteristics and criteria relevant to dropout cases. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with individuals who had dropped out, providing rich qualitative data on the factors contributing to school dropout. The data was meticulously analyzed using various levels of coding to identify emergent themes related to the research questions, facilitated by the NVivo software program. The findings revealed several critical themes and sub-themes aligned with the research objectives. The findings indicated significant relationships between several factors and dropout rates. These factors included family circumstances, health issues, motivation levels, and marital status. The study also revealed a strong correlation between a family's socio-economic.....