socioeconomic status
Coverage of socioeconomic status in the Nexus archive.
- Socioeconomic status has an impact on premature mortality, shows Chennai study
A study from Chennai shows that socioeconomic status significantly influences premature mortality in India. The research highlights that addressing premature mortality requires more than just discouraging smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Study highlights influence of socioeconomic status on children’s brain development
A study by Washington University School of Medicine found that socioeconomic status is the primary environmental factor influencing brain structure and function in children, surpassing factors like IQ, parenting style, or health history. The research analyzed brain scans of nearly 12,000 9- and 10-year-olds.
- Opinion: It’s the end of science as we know it, and I feel fine
A researcher reflects on a study comparing memory complaints across racial groups, initially proud of findings that suggested biased assessments. However, they later realized the study's methodology stripped participants of human context by over-controlling variables, leading to a flawed understanding of real-world complexities.