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How does educational inequality affect residents' subjective well-being?-Evidence from China
1School of Economics and Management, Beijing Normal University, Beijing, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|December 16, 2024
Summary
Greater educational inequality negatively impacts residents' subjective well-being, particularly affecting lower-income groups, rural populations, and central/western China. Addressing educational equity is crucial for improving overall welfare.
Area of Science:
- Socioeconomics
- Public Policy
- Educational Studies
Background:
- Promoting educational equity is vital for enhancing residents' subjective well-being and overall welfare.
- Understanding the impact of educational inequality on well-being is a significant practical concern.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between educational inequality and residents' subjective well-being in China.
- To analyze the heterogeneous effects of educational inequality across different demographic and regional groups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the educational Gini coefficient to measure educational inequality across provinces and cities.
- Employed data from the China Family Panel Studies (CFPS) for empirical analysis.
- Conducted mechanism analysis to explore the effects of income distribution and economic growth.
Main Results:
- A significant negative correlation was found between educational inequality and residents' subjective well-being.
- Educational inequality disproportionately impacts individuals with lower well-being, rural residents, and those in central and western China.
- The study identified income distribution and economic growth as key mechanisms through which educational inequality affects well-being.
Conclusions:
- Reducing educational inequality is essential for improving residents' subjective well-being and welfare.
- Targeted interventions are needed to mitigate the negative effects of educational inequality on vulnerable populations and regions.
- Policy recommendations emphasize increasing attention to educational equity for enhanced public welfare.
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