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Journal of Economic Theory and Econometrics
Journal of the Korean Econometric Society
Non-Cognitive Consequences of Single-Sex Schooling
Vol.33, No.2, June 2022, 112–137
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Seul-Ki Kim
(Sogang University)
Young-Chul Kim
(Sogang University)
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Abstract
Using a national longitudinal data from South Korea, this study investigates
the effects of single-sex schooling on three non-cognitive outcomes:
depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and school aspirations. Analysis using a
differences-in-differences approach reveals that single-sex school attendance improves
non-cognitive outcomes, especially for girls, but the results are mixed for
boys. These findings are robust across varying definitions of treatment and control
groups utilizing single-gender and mixed-gender classes in coeducational
schools. While coeducational schooling is attracting greater attention in latedeveloped
countries such as South Korea, this study implies that it might have
unintended adverse effects on students’ non-cognitive development.
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Keywords
Single-Sex Schooling, Gender Peer Effect, Non-Cognitive Outcomes, School Formation |
JEL classification codes
I21, J16, J18 |
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