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To identify and explain the structural pathways through which educational attainment influences physical functioning and self-reported health.

October 1, 1995American Sociological Review

The Links Between Education and Health

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CRCatherine E. RossBoston Children's Hospital CWChia‐Ling WuMinistry of Health and Welfare

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Observational analysis reveals improved health and physical functioning in educated adults, indicating work conditions, psychological resources, and lifestyle mediate these benefits.

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To identify and explain the structural pathways through which educational attainment influences physical functioning and self-reported health.
Cross-sectional survey of a national probability sample of U.S. households conducted via telephone in 1990 (N=2,031, ages 18 to 90).
Longitudinal survey of a national probability sample of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 interviewed by telephone in 1979 (N=3,025) and re-interviewed in 1980 (N=2,436).
Statistical modeling evaluating direct effects of education alongside mediating factors spanning economic conditions, social-psychological resources, and lifestyle practices.
Educational attainment showed consistent, direct positive associations with self-reported health and physical functioning in both cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses.
Economic pathways partially explained the relationship: higher education increased rates of full-time, fulfilling employment and income while reducing economic hardship, each significantly improving health.
Psychological and behavioral factors further mediated outcomes: educated individuals reported higher personal control, greater social support, less smoking, more exercise, and moderate alcohol consumption.

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Ross et al. (1995) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d7d34eec32c73b01ae2d1e https://doi.org/10.2307/2096319

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Observational analysis reveals improved health and physical functioning in educated adults, indicating work conditions, psychological resources, and lifestyle mediate these benefits.

The Links Between Education and Health

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