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Mar192010
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e! Science News:
Those with lower levels of education did have more depression, but the depression was associated with the lower attainment, not any gap between plans and attainment, Reynolds said. Previous research has established that more educated individuals report better mental and physical health.
More education likely improves a person's capacity to make sense of calamity when faced with an unexpected, unmanageable loss.
[Much of my writing is focused on our three primary domains of drive and motivation - Achievement, Social Relationships, Knowledge - ASK. This link discusses Knowledge.]
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Reader Comments (2)
Its an interesting research.
Important is to be really 'educated' - it doesn't matter if it has come from formal education systems or just by observations and experiences.
Ability to dilute stress is the key to better mental and physical health. So when you have lots of experiences and good unlearning capabilities, the health will be improved.
Utpal,
Thanks for your rather accurate comment!
Maybe all the research shows is that the people who put effort into learning in general are also those who are more likely to work hard to make sense of distressing events. Sense-making is one of those skill most helpful to posttraumatic growth.