Brown, B.A.Jakuja, Daniwe P.2026-09-152026-09-152009-12Jakuja,D.P.An Investigation into the Social Experiences of Dropouts following their Reenrolment in Secondary Schools in Stutterheim District: Implications for School Leadership.Alice.University of Fort Hare.http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11837/5125Masters ThesisThis chapter has a presentation of the background and rationale of the study. In addition, the chapter outlines the research problem and question, purpose of the research, and the paradigmatic perspective. The key concepts have also been defined and a delimitation of the study explained. These aspects together constitute the formulation of the research problem. The chapter ends with a brief summary. The background to the study is first outlined below.enDropouts -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeHigh School dropouts -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeEducational leadership -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeSchool enrollment -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeSchool integration -- South Africa -- Eastern CapeThesis