Academic failure among children and adolescents is a multifaceted problem with important implications for mental health, social development, and future opportunities. This can lead to a host of negative consequences, including low self-esteem, increased risk of mental health problems, and limited career opportunities. Understanding the underlying causes of academic difficulties is crucial for developing targeted interventions. This research topic will bring together studies that examine the various factors influencing academic performance and propose evidence-based strategies to support struggling students.

The objectives of this research theme are:

• Study the psychological and cognitive factors contributing to academic failure;
• Examine the role of social and environmental influences, such as family dynamics, peer relationships and socio-economic status;
• Explore the impact of biological factors, including neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic predispositions;
• Identify effective interventions and support mechanisms for children and adolescents facing academic difficulties.

Keywords: Academic failure, mental health, cognitive factors, social influences, neurodevelopmental disorders, educational interventions, child and adolescent psychiatry

Important note: All contributions to this research topic must fall within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.

Academic failure among children and adolescents is a multifaceted problem with important implications for mental health, social development, and future opportunities. This can lead to a host of negative consequences, including low self-esteem, increased risk of mental health problems, and limited career opportunities. Understanding the underlying causes of academic difficulties is crucial for developing targeted interventions. This research topic will bring together studies that examine the various factors influencing academic performance and propose evidence-based strategies to support struggling students.

The objectives of this research theme are:

• Study the psychological and cognitive factors contributing to academic failure;
• Examine the role of social and environmental influences, such as family dynamics, peer relationships and socio-economic status;
• Explore the impact of biological factors, including neurodevelopmental disorders and genetic predispositions;
• Identify effective interventions and support mechanisms for children and adolescents facing academic difficulties.

Keywords: Academic failure, mental health, cognitive factors, social influences, neurodevelopmental disorders, educational interventions, child and adolescent psychiatry

Important note: All contributions to this research topic must fall within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more appropriate section or journal at any stage of peer review.