The article is named “Then I stop Coming to School: Understanding Absenteeism in an Adult Language Program”. It was written by Susan L. Schalge and Kay Soga.

The article describes ethnographic research on attrition and assesses the contribution of anthropology to a practical understanding of this case. The article starts by reviewing the context of absenteeism and explaining research procedures. The researchers go on to present their findings chapter by chapter. Finally, they present strategies to minimize student absences.