Rosario Scandurra|Jorge Calero
Modelling adult skills in <scp>OECD</scp> countries
Universitat de Barcelona|Universitat de Barcelona
research social sciences focused extensively relationship family background educational attainment social destination one hand processes skills creation skills use paper brings two branches literature together examining correlation range social factors methodology adopt provides comprehensive approach study channels literacy skills acquired taking account interrelation family background educational attainment use skills work home use programme international assessment adult competences piaac dataset apply structural equation model sem results show family background education play important role configuration adult skills skill practices unequal family access resources strong impact later stages life strongly affects educational attainment skills outcomes additionally skills use positive direct impact adult skills