One in 12 Hong Kong secondary school students is socially disengaged on campus, according to a survey by a social welfare organisation, which is calling for early identification and better support for these “invisible students” before they drop out.The Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) surveyed 1,958 Form One to Form Five students aged between 11 and 19 in February and March to identify those with “dropout tendencies” at an early stage.The study found that 8.4 per cent of respondents, or 165 students, were at risk of “in-school hidden disengagement” – a psychological state where a student is physically present in the classroom but has checked out emotionally, socially and academically.
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THU · 2026-05-28 · 11:53 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0528-79865
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1 in 12 secondary students socially disengaged on campus, survey finds
A survey by the Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) found that 8.4 percent of Hong Kong secondary students are socially disengaged on campus. The survey, conducted in February and March with 1,958 students aged 11 to 19, identified these students as being at risk of "in-school hidden disengagement." This psychological state means students are physically present but emotionally, socially, and academically checked out.
William YiuSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-28 · 11:53 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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A survey by the Hong Kong Christian Service (HKCS) found that 8.4 percent of Hong Kong secondary students are socially disengaged on campus. The survey, conducted in February and March with 1,958 students aged 11 to 19, identified these students as being at risk of "in-school hidden disengagement." This psychological state means students are physically present but emotionally, socially, and academically checked out. The HKCS is advocating for early identification and improved support for these "invisible students" to prevent them from dropping out.
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'In-school hidden disengagement' is a psychological state where a student is physically present but emotionally, socially, and academically checked out.
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Early identification and better support are needed for 'invisible students' to prevent dropout.
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HKCS surveyed 1,958 Form One to Five students aged 11-19.
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1 in 12 Hong Kong secondary students is socially disengaged on campus.
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8.4% of Hong Kong secondary students are at risk of 'in-school hidden disengagement'.
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