The multi-level influence mechanism of family background on children’s education level: The moderating effect of socioeconomic status

Ting Qin, Pingqiang Wei and Yuanyuan Xie

PLOS ONE, 2025, vol. 20, issue 5, 1-21

Abstract: Background: A superior family background often provides children with more educational resources and a better learning environment, while poor or educationally deficient families may put children at a disadvantage on the starting line of education. This difference is not only related to the fate of individuals, but also to the fairness and justice of the whole society. Therefore, this study explores the influence mechanism of family background on children’s education level and the moderating effect of socioeconomic status. Methods: Based on the data of China General Social Survey in 2021, a total of 4592 samples were selected. Principal component analysis model, hierarchical regression model and hierarchical linear model were used to verify the relationship between family background, socioeconomic status and children’s education level. Results: (1) Family background has a significant positive impact on children’s education level (β=1.266; p

Date: 2025
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