Non-cognitive skills and labour market performance of immigrants. [PDF]
This paper investigates how non-cognitive skills relate to the relative labour market performance of immigrants. Using the German Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP) and the Five-Factor Model of personality as a proxy for the non-cognitive skills, we show that ...
Alpaslan Akay, Levent Yilmaz
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Evaluating non-cognitive skills in medical school applicants [PDF]
Medical school candidates must have both the cognitive and professional competencies required to become good physicians. In this commentary, we outline the evidence and outcomes associated with the implementation of these selection methodologies and ...
Katya Peri, Mark J. Eisenberg
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Non-cognitive skills and social gaps in digital skills: Evidence from ICILS 2018.
Using data from the 2018 round of the International Computer and Literacy Survey (ICILS), this study looks at the effect of non-cognitive skills (e.g., motivation, ambition, and conscientiousness) on digital competences as measured by the Computer and Information Literacy (CIL) test score.
Karpiński Z, Di Pietro G, Biagi F.
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Adolescent's time use and skills development: Do cognitive and non-cognitive skills differ? [PDF]
This study looks at the association of adolescent's time use on the acquisition of cognitive and non-cognitive (psychological and social) skills, thus contributing to the literature on parental investment and skills development.
Bareerah Hafeez Hoorani +2 more
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The relationship between school climate and students' non-cognitive skills: A systematic literature review [PDF]
The school climate plays a substantial part in student development. A positive and nurturing school climate encourages the growth of all-rounders and holistic individuals.
Siti Nadya Zynuddin +2 more
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How do the non-cognitive skills affect retirees’ reemployment? Evidence from China [PDF]
IntroductionPromoting the reemployment of retirees is important to effectively recognize the capacity of older adults and to help governments cope with an aging global population.
Haiyan Jia +3 more
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The impact of head teacher praise and criticism on adolescent non-cognitive skills: Evidence from China [PDF]
IntroductionAlthough the importance of teacher feedback has been confirmed by a great number of studies, the association of head teacher praise and criticism with adolescents’ non-cognitive skills still needs more deeper and more extensive research ...
Xiaomei Ye, Qiran Wang, Yiming Pan
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Early Childhood Education and Care Enhances Cognitive Performance in Later Adolescence Through Non-Cognitive Skills Development and Reduced Truancy [PDF]
Prior studies have examined associations between early childhood education and care (ECEC) and cognitive performance in later adolescence. However, little is known about the role of non-cognitive skills development and truancy in this link.
Ji Liu, Millicent Aziku, Dahman Tahri
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Non-Cognitive Skills of NEET Youth in Russia
The study of non-cognitive skills of NEET youth — e.g., those who are out of employment, education or training — presents an important development in the research framework of the factors of being NEET.
Anna Zudina
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A limited number of studies have investigated the impacts of education on non-cognitive skills, yet they offer mixed results. A few studies suggest no impact, but others report positive impacts of education on non-cognitive skills.
Bahram Sanginabadi
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