Poverty and the psychosocial competencies of children : evidence from the Young Lives sample in four developing countries

<p>Using unique data from four developing countries, this paper explores the relationship between material poverty and the psychosocial competencies of children. Within a cohort of 12-year-olds, we find that measures of self-efficacy, sense of inclusion, self-esteem and educational aspirations...

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Main Authors: Dercon, S, Krishan, P
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Board of Regents of the University of Colorado 2009
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