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This research aims to understand how genetic predictors influence educational attainment across different generations and socioeconomic contexts.

January 24, 2026

Genetic associations with education have increased and are patterned by socioeconomic context: Evidence from 3 studies born 1946-1970.

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This research aims to understand how genetic predictors influence educational attainment across different generations and socioeconomic contexts.
Analyzed three British birth cohorts from 1946, 1958, and 1970.
Utilized polygenic indexes (PGIs) for educational attainment and cognition.
Examined associations between PGIs and educational outcomes across socioeconomic gradients.
The association between educational attainment PGI and educational success increased over time.
Consistent associations between cognition PGI and educational attainment across cohorts.
Stronger educational success linked to EA PGI in individuals from more advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds.

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Investigating genetic predictors of educational attainment in different socioeconomic backgrounds, revealing changing influences over time.

Morris et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Investigating genetic predictors of educational attainment in different socioeconomic backgrounds, revealing changing influences over time.