Practice engagement theory (PET) posits that individuals' literacy proficiencies develop as a
by-product of their engagement in everyday reading and writing practices and, reciprocally …

Background There is a growing literature providing evidence on the importance of non-
cognitive skills for life outcomes. However, to date there is limited evidence on the gains …

Analyzing information from the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC), this paper explores the
frequency with which adults engage in reading, writing and numeracy practices and the …

Education and literacy have long been associated with a range of economic and social
outcomes in industrialized societies. Recent research based on large-scale national and …

This study sought to examine the relationship between family characteristics and Junior
High School students' absenteeism in selected schools in the Asante Akyem Central …

This study explores the impact of adult basic education programs aimed at enhancing social
inclusion for immigrant learners in the Netherlands. Basic literacy skills are vital for …

Using new direct measures of numeracy and literacy skills among 85,875 adults in 17
Western countries, we find that foreign-born adults have lower mean skills than native-born …

ABSTRACT A rich body of scientific research suggests a positive relationship between
education and social and political engagement. Active social engagement is important for …

Brain drain and talent capture are important issues globally, and especially crucial in
countries such as Malaysia and Singapore, which aspire to be innovation-driven advanced …

As recent debates about the role of social media in election outcomes suggest,
understanding the association between information processing skills and political efficacy in …