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This analysis investigates how peer effects in academically diverse cohorts impact the achievement of disadvantaged Brazilian students.

April 22, 2026Equity in Education & Society

Academic achievement of disadvantaged Brazilian students: An analysis of peer effects in socially diverse cohorts

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JBJúlio BertolinUniversidade do Planalto Catarinense CSCristina SinUniversidade Lusófona do Porto OTOrlanda TavaresUniversity of Minho

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Analysis reveals positive peer effects on disadvantaged students' achievement in diverse socioeconomic cohorts, suggesting social equity improvements.

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This analysis investigates how peer effects in academically diverse cohorts impact the achievement of disadvantaged Brazilian students.
Statistical analysis of ENADE microdata including over one million students every three years
Comparison of achievement in cohorts with varying concentrations of high socioeconomic status students
Focus on social diversity effects on academic performance
Evidence shows that high socioeconomic status peers positively influence the academic performance of disadvantaged students
Socially diverse cohorts led to improved achievement among underprivileged students
Findings support the idea that peer effects can reduce social inequities in education

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Bertolin et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e866c96e0dea528ddeb218 https://doi.org/10.1177/27526461261444742

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Analysis reveals positive peer effects on disadvantaged students' achievement in diverse socioeconomic cohorts, suggesting social equity improvements.

Academic achievement of disadvantaged Brazilian students: An analysis of peer effects in socially diverse cohorts

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Academic achievement of disadvantaged Brazilian students: An analysis of peer effects in socially diverse cohorts

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