Does Educational Attainment Improve Cognitive Functioning of Older Tribal Population in India?
2024
Does Education Improve Cognitive Functioning in Older Tribal Population in India?
Sample size: 62322
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): Kumari Neha, Saikia Nandita
Primary Institution: International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Hypothesis
Does educational attainment improve cognitive functioning of older tribal population in India?
Conclusion
Education plays a crucial role in enhancing cognitive functioning among older tribal adults in India.
Supporting Evidence
- 77.5% of cognitive disparities between tribal and non-tribal adults were attributed to caste-based differences.
- Addressing educational gaps could reduce cognitive inequity by 39%.
- Narrowing the rural-urban divide could contribute an additional 8% reduction in cognitive disparities.
Takeaway
If older tribal people in India get more education, they might think better and stay healthier.
Methodology
The study used secondary data from the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India and employed linear regression and decomposition analysis.
Participant Demographics
Adults aged 45+ years from tribal and non-tribal communities in rural India.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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