Adolescent Cognitive and Noncognitive Correlates of Adult Health

Robert Kaestner and Kevin Callison

Journal of Human Capital, 2011, vol. 5, issue 1, 29 - 69

Abstract: We present an analysis of the associations between cognitive and noncognitive traits measured at the end of childhood and mental and physical health at age 41. Results suggest that adolescent cognitive ability and self-esteem have a significant association with health at age 41. Most noncognitive factors do not have significant associations with adult health, although in some analyses an internal locus of control was associated with better adult health. Net of adolescent influences, completed education has a significant association with adult health. Finally, differences in cognitive and noncognitive factors are not important explanations of gender or racial differences in health.

Date: 2011
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