Differences In Test Scores In School-Age Children May Be Explained By Family Wealth

A new study published in the March/April 2008 issue of the journal Child Development finds that family wealth might partly explain differences in test scores in school-age children. The study, conducted by researchers at New York University, also found that family wealth is positively associated with parenting behavior, home environment, and children’s self-esteem.

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Filed under: Psychology on April 2nd, 2008