Articles tagged with Educational Attainment
A recent large-scale Netherlands cohort study found that growing up in an affluent neighborhood has a more significant positive impact on educational attainment than growing up in a poor one. Exposure to affluence was found to have a greater effect, surpassing the negative effects of poverty.
A nationwide Finnish study found that around 58% of people with low educational attainment by age 30 will have a diagnosis of a mental disorder by age 52. The study also showed a stronger association between lower socioeconomic position and later diagnoses of substance misuse or schizophrenia spectrum disorders.
The new report shows increased representation of women, Black, Hispanic, American Indian, and Alaska Native people in STEM jobs over the past decade, but those groups remain underrepresented compared to their overall distribution. The report highlights progress in diversity and equity in STEM education and careers.
A new study by the University of East Anglia finds a significant association between low literacy and poor mental health outcomes across multiple countries. People with lower literacy skills are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of addressing literacy as part of mental health services.
A landmark study found a strong genetic correlation between higher education and protective causal association with several gut disorders. The research reveals that better education reduces the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
A study involving 8,000 primary pupils found that COVID-19 closures severely ruptured the social and emotional development of Ethiopia's poorest children. Children lost at least a third of an academic year in learning, with those already disadvantaged educationally being particularly affected.
A study in Brazil found that reducing childhood poverty could prevent up to 22.5% of future criminal convictions. The researchers analyzed 22 risk factors and interviewed over 1,900 children twice, finding that poverty was the only modifiable factor significantly associated with crime.
Research suggests widely-used assessment tools measuring executive functions in US students from high-poverty communities are inaccurate. The study highlights the need for culturally representative assessments to provide effective support and understanding of diverse student needs.
Students who used at least one self-control strategy had higher SAT scores and spent more time practicing than those relying on pure willpower. The study suggests that helping students employ self-control strategies could be a cost-effective way to boost their scores.
A new international study found that maternal education levels and household income at birth are significant predictors of childhood overweight and obesity. Social inequalities were evident across seven high-income countries, with lower maternal education associated with higher risk of overweight and obesity.
A new study finds that individuals with stronger religious beliefs tend to have lower sex drives but are more content with their sex lives overall. Researchers also discovered a significant association between educational attainment and reduced sexual satisfaction.
A new study published in PLOS ONE explores the relationship between preterm birth and educational attainment in U.K. children. The research found that children born before 32 weeks had higher rates of poor school attainment, but only those born very preterm remained at risk by the end of secondary school.
A new study suggests that the relationship between siblings' educational outcomes is influenced by both genetic and environmental factors. The research found that individuals with older siblings are more likely to excel academically, highlighting the complex interplay between nature and nurture.
A new study published in Behavior Genetics found that natural selection favors characteristics associated with lower earnings and poorer education, such as having more children. The research, led by UEA, analyzed data from over 300,000 people in the UK and suggests that this may be contributing to increasing income inequality.
A Polish study found that students without disabilities achieve the same academic results when attending classes with students who have disabilities, with implications for inclusive education. The research suggests that the type of inclusion does not affect academic achievement.
Research by University of Cambridge academics found that children as old as five or six struggle to reconcile inference and perspective, leading to difficulties in conversations. Combining these skills is crucial for understanding 'implicatures' - inferences made in conversation when people mean more than they say.
A study of 155,000 adults found that those with limited income, lower educational attainment, or living in rural areas were more likely to have a poor diet. Researchers from the American Cancer Society analyzed data to identify the association between socioeconomic and geographic factors and diet quality.
A new modeling study found that reducing excess prevalence of low birthweight, preterm birth, or small-for-gestational-age birth in low- and middle-income countries could lead to substantial long-term human capital gains. The study estimates potential gains of 20.3 million school years and $68.8 billion in lifetime income per birth coh...
A recent study found that increased gender equality in higher education is linked to lower female prison admission rates compared to males. The study also discovered that gains in labor force participation and political representation contributed to the decline in disparities.
Adults with student loan debt face a higher risk of cardiovascular illness and may experience undermined health benefits from post-secondary education. Researchers analyzed data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health and found that those who took on new debt or consistently had debt had higher CVD risk scores.
The study demonstrates that professional development with a focus on neuroscience equips teachers to reduce learning gaps in eighth-grade students. Students who received SMART training showed improvements exceeding the statewide average in Reading, Mathematics, and other subjects.
A new study by University of Cambridge researchers found that parents' beliefs about languages have a stronger impact on their children's attitudes than teachers or friends. This implies that efforts to reverse the national decline in language-learning should also target families, alongside schools.
A study of 415,000 US adults found that lower educational attainment and unhealthy lifestyles increased the risk of death from all causes. Lifestyle risk factors associated with higher mortality rates included smoking, physical inactivity, and obesity.
Children who started learning English in primary school performed significantly better in listening and reading comprehension in grade nine compared to those who started later. The study found that the transition between school types played a key role in the long-term success of English language education, highlighting the need for wel...
A study of over 2,600 children in Ethiopia found that pre-primary education prevented 'alarming' learning losses when schools reopened. Children without pre-primary education showed a four-fold increase in learning deficits.
A new study found COVID-19 hotspots in Canadian cities are concentrated along social determinants of health, including visible minority status. Prioritizing public health supports to specific neighborhoods can help curb transmission and improve pandemic response.
A study by the Brazilian High-Risk Cohort Study for Childhood Psychiatric Disorders found an association between child poverty and externalizing disorders in adolescence and early adulthood. Child poverty was particularly harmful to women, increasing their risk of developing mental health problems and affecting educational attainment.
A recent Oregon State University study found that 11th-grade students in four-day schools performed worse on standardized math tests compared to those in five-day schedules. The effect was more pronounced among students in non-rural schools and limited to math, while reading achievement showed no significant gap.
A new study of UK Biobank adults found significantly increased rates of nearsightedness, particularly in children. The study suggests changing environmental factors and gene-environment interactions may be to blame for the rising trend.
A recent study of Dutch citizens between ages 14 and 26 reveals that lower educational attainment is associated with higher rates of alcohol use, rather than the other way around. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the relationship between education level and substance abuse.
Research suggests that guided play can be just as effective as traditional instruction in developing key skills such as literacy, numeracy, and social skills. Guided play may even improve math skills and cognitive ability in younger children.
The University of Texas at El Paso is implementing a multi-phased plan to re-enroll students who have dropped out for a semester or longer. The grant will help address financial, academic, and personal issues that prevent students from completing their degrees.
A new study reveals the vital role primary school teachers play in supporting families during home schooling, particularly for middle-income families who struggle to balance work and childcare responsibilities. The research highlights the range of resources and services provided by teachers to help mitigate socio-economic disadvantages.
A randomized field experiment with 1,143 students aged 9-16 found that depleted self-control from a previous demanding task increases cheating in tests. The study suggests that exhaustion can lead to a greater temptation to cheat.
A nationwide survey of 387,000 US adults found that high-frequency cannabis use was associated with characteristics such as younger age and lower educational attainment. The study suggests that sociodemographic factors may play a role in cannabis use patterns.
The study found significant disparities in COVID-19 mortality rates among racial and ethnic groups and those with different levels of educational attainment. The researchers analyzed data from 219 million adults aged 25 or older to identify these inequalities.
A study of over 560,000 children in India, Pakistan, Kenya, and Uganda found that private education made little difference in learning outcomes, with gains largely attributed to more advantaged backgrounds. The researchers suggest that private schools may be drawing support away from state education without significantly improving stan...
Children of depressed parents are more likely to develop depression and poor academic performance, according to a new study published in PLOS ONE. The study found that both maternal and paternal depression have significant effects on children's mental health and educational outcomes.
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that homeschooled adolescents tend to exhibit higher levels of character strength and engage in healthier behaviors, such as volunteering and religious service attendance. However, they are less likely to pursue higher education compared to their public school counterparts.
Young people who consider themselves ‘multilingual’ perform better across a wide range of subjects at school, regardless of their language proficiency. Research shows that encouraging pupils to identify with languages and value different styles of communication can support academic progress.
The University of Huddersfield has partnered with LinkedIn Learning to offer academic credit for select online learning paths. Learners can earn credits in fields like data science, graphic design, digital marketing, and project management, enabling them to move seamlessly into undergraduate or postgraduate degree programs.
The University of Huddersfield is leading a four-year project to analyze early intervention programs for young people aged 14-16 in England. The study aims to provide a systematic understanding of existing practice and its impact on young people, with potential contributions to improved support and education policy.
Researchers found that parental knowledge and beliefs differ across socioeconomic status, but these beliefs can be changed. Interventions aimed at shifting parental beliefs had measurable effects on child outcomes, particularly in more intensive home visiting programs.
The University of Texas at San Antonio has secured $5 million to improve college attainment among middle and high school students in targeted schools. The project aims to address financial limitation, limited advising, and lack of understanding about college, with a focus on empowering underrepresented students.
A new study led by UCL researchers confirms that genetic inheritance has a significant impact on educational outcomes. However, the study also reveals that parent genes that aren't directly inherited can shape parents' education levels and subsequently influence their children's learning environment, affecting their academic success.
A new study found that school closures exacerbated existing inequalities in education, with disadvantaged families spending less time on learning at home. Despite increased home lessons, the gap between advantaged and disadvantaged families remained, with single-parent families showing a narrowing of the gap.
A Uppsala University study found that genetic variants contribute more to educational attainment in socioeconomically deprived regions. The study of over 350,000 UK Biobank participants suggests an interaction between genes and environment, with socioeconomic deprivation modifying genetic effects.
A University of Houston study found that birth order has little-to-no effect on specific careers, contrary to previous research. Firstborns were actually more likely to pursue creative careers and attain higher job prestige and education.
A study by University of California San Diego researcher Gaurav Khanna finds minority students attain 0.8 additional years of education where affirmative action policies are in place. Affirmative action makes going to a good college more attainable, encouraging minority groups to work harder to get into such schools.
A new study by the University of Bristol found that children born with a cleft lip, either with or without a cleft palate, are not genetically inclined to do poorly at school. The research suggests that social stigmatization and impaired speech and language development may be contributing factors
A new study by an international team of researchers finds that improving educational attainment leads to a large improvement in population's vulnerability to climate change. However, it also tends to increase emissions driving climate change, suggesting a tradeoff between these goals.
Research from the University of Cambridge found that people living in deprived areas are more likely to be admitted to hospital, with manual workers and those with low educational attainment at highest risk. The study suggests that addressing environmental deprivation is crucial for reducing hospitalization rates.
This observational study explored ethnic and racial differences between parents' educational attainment and young people's behavior, academic performance, and health outcomes. The study found associations between higher parental education levels and improved youth outcomes across various domains.
A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that genetic variants associated with higher educational attainment were linked to a reduced risk of alcohol dependence. Higher educated individuals also tended to drink less frequently and consumed fewer spirits, beer, and cider.
A major population study found that genetic variants associated with educational attainment also lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. These variants have implications for a healthier lifestyle, regardless of education level.
A study found that increased educational attainment during childhood is associated with reduced heart disease and improved cardiovascular risk factors in adulthood. The authors suggest that policies to increase educational attainment could help reduce the burden of heart disease at a population level.
Research reveals a correlation between exposure to extreme temperatures and precipitation, and reduced educational attainment among children in the tropics. Exposure to higher-than-average temperatures in utero and early childhood correlates with fewer years of education, particularly in Asia.
A recent study published in JNeurosci has identified genes and molecular pathways associated with higher educational attainment in older adults. The research found that individuals with higher education levels had thicker prefrontal brain regions, which are linked to improved working memory and decision-making.
A national longitudinal study found that school-based health centers contribute to academic achievement among adolescents, with immunizations and physical exams associated with higher educational attainment. However, individual-level emotional counseling was inversely associated with educational attainment.
Researchers identified nearly 1,300 genetic variants associated with educational attainment, explaining about 4% of variation in individuals. The polygenic score combining these variants predicts the length of formal education as well as demographic factors.