2005
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpubeco.2004.06.005
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The effect of overcrowded housing on children's performance at school

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“…Many of these studies focus on the disruptive effects of homelessness or living in temporary accommodation (Vostanis and Cumella, 1999;Mitchell et al, 2004). There is also evidence that overcrowding can affect educational attainment, not least because it makes it difficult for children to find somewhere quiet in which to do homework (Goux and Maurin, 2003;ODPM, 2004). There is less research focusing on other areas of child well being, such as emotional well being, safety, and social relationships (see Harker, 2006 for a review of the available evidence).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Many of these studies focus on the disruptive effects of homelessness or living in temporary accommodation (Vostanis and Cumella, 1999;Mitchell et al, 2004). There is also evidence that overcrowding can affect educational attainment, not least because it makes it difficult for children to find somewhere quiet in which to do homework (Goux and Maurin, 2003;ODPM, 2004). There is less research focusing on other areas of child well being, such as emotional well being, safety, and social relationships (see Harker, 2006 for a review of the available evidence).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In the appendix you find the exact questions from which the dependent variable has been constructed likely to die at a young age (Coggon, Barker, Inskip, et al, 1993); are more stressed than others and are more easily infected by transmittable infections. Several studies have also linked overcrowding to children's school performance (Goux & Maurin, 2005).…”
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“…For example, poor, overcrowded and temporary housing conditions have a negative impact on residents' physical and mental health, and their educational attainments (Goux and Maurinc 2005;Evans 2003). These factors in turn influence residents' current or future performance in labour market.…”
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confidence: 99%