Exploring the Impact of Childhood Socioeconomic Status on Adolescent Academic Engagement
November 12, 2025 - 14:22
Research has revealed a significant gap in understanding how childhood socioeconomic status (SES) affects academic engagement in adolescents. A recent study investigates this relationship, focusing on the mediating factors of learning motivation and learning burnout. The findings suggest that lower SES during childhood can lead to decreased academic engagement in later years.
The study highlights that adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds may struggle with internalizing motivation for learning, which can lead to feelings of burnout. This burnout can further diminish their enthusiasm for academic pursuits. Conversely, those with higher SES backgrounds tend to exhibit stronger intrinsic motivation and resilience, enabling them to engage more effectively in their studies.
These insights underscore the importance of addressing socioeconomic disparities early in life. By fostering supportive educational environments and resources for children from lower SES backgrounds, educators and policymakers can help mitigate the negative impacts on academic engagement and promote better educational outcomes for all students.
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