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Examining the Relationship between Harsh Disciplinary Practices and Children's Learning Outcomes in Thailand

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  • Botello, Hector

    (Washington State University, U.S.A)

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This study investigates the causal effect of harsh disciplinary practices on children’s learning outcomes in Thailand using data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Surveys (MICS) conducted by UNICEF in 2019 and 2022. Exposure to harsh disciplinary practices has been linked to adverse outcomes for child development, including impaired cognitive abilities and academic performance. However, establishing a causal relationship between these practices and learning outcomes is challenging due to potential endogeneity concerns. To address this issue, we employ an instrumental variable approach, utilizing parental education levels and sibling composition as instruments. The estimates reveal a statistically significant negative effect of the predicted violence score on children's test scores across all three samples, suggesting that harsh disciplinary practices have a detrimental impact on learning outcomes. The findings underscore the importance of promoting positive parenting practices and addressing the intergenerational transmission of harsh disciplinary methods.

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  • Botello, Hector, 2025. "Examining the Relationship between Harsh Disciplinary Practices and Children's Learning Outcomes in Thailand," Journal of Economic Development, The Economic Research Institute, Chung-Ang University, vol. 50(1), pages 91-104, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:ris:jecdev:0110
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    Current Account; Demographics; Aging Population;
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    • E21 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Consumption, Saving, Production, Employment, and Investment - - - Consumption; Saving; Wealth
    • F32 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Current Account Adjustment; Short-term Capital Movements
    • J11 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Demographic Trends, Macroeconomic Effects, and Forecasts

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