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Where do you come from, where do you go? Assessing skills gaps and labour market outcomes for young adults with different immigration backgrounds
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Abstract Using PISA and PIAAC data from twelve OECD countries, we examine the gap in cognitive skills among immigrants and natives and evaluate how those differences have evolved over time. We also consider how demographics, family background and school quality explain the development of cognitive skills of ... view more
Using PISA and PIAAC data from twelve OECD countries, we examine the gap in cognitive skills among immigrants and natives and evaluate how those differences have evolved over time. We also consider how demographics, family background and school quality explain the development of cognitive skills of young people with immigrant backgrounds. The results show, first, that some convergence in skills occurs between second-generation immigrants and natives over time. Second, demographics, family background and school quality variables all contribute to the achievement gaps across different groups.... view less
Keywords
migrant; native citizen; migration background; academic achievement; education; migration; demographic factors; family; school; quality; young adult
Classification
Sociology of Education
Migration, Sociology of Migration
Education and Pedagogics
Free Keywords
School quality and education performance; Migration and education; PIAAC
Document language
English
Publication Year
2021
Page/Pages
p. 1-14
Journal
International Journal of Educational Development, 86 (2021)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijedudev.2021.102466
ISSN
1873-4871
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed