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Socioeconomic status (SES) is key for child cognitive development in Bhutan, more than urbanization factors like crowding. Policies supporting low-income families are vital to address poverty

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Child Development
Urbanization Studies
Global Health

Background:

Rapid urbanization in Bhutan presents unique challenges for child development.
Understanding factors influencing cognitive skills in young children is crucial for early intervention.
Existing research often assumes urbanization benefits all children equally.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the relationship between urbanization factors (crowding, institutional access, SES) and cognitive development in Bhutanese children aged 3-5.
To identify the most significant predictors of cognitive development in this context.
To inform policy regarding child development in rapidly urbanizing regions.

Main Methods:

Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was employed.
Data were collected from 443 families in Bhutan.
Cognitive development was assessed in children aged 3-5 years.

Main Results:

Socioeconomic status (SES) emerged as the strongest predictor of cognitive development.
Crowding and access to institutions showed minimal impact on cognitive outcomes.
Higher parental education and income were positively associated with better cognitive skills.

Conclusions:

Parental socioeconomic status plays a critical role in early childhood cognitive development, outweighing urbanization-specific factors.
Urbanization does not automatically translate to improved child development outcomes; economic disparities persist.
Targeted policies are needed to support low-income families and mitigate poverty's impact on cognitive development.