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Age, Period, and Cohort Effects on Adult Literacy Skills in the United States

Authors :
Yamashita, Takashi
Smith, Thomas J.
Cummins, Phyllis A.
Source :
Adult Literacy Education. Win 2023 5(1):4-20.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Adult literacy skills are critical assets of individuals as well as societies in terms of economic (e.g., human capital) and social well-being. Thus, it is important to monitor the long-term trends and sources of skill gain/loss. Yet, temporal sources of adult literacy skill variation are understudied. The current study analyzed three comparable, nationally representative datasets including the 1994 International Adult Literacy Survey; the 2003 International Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey; and the 2012/2014/2017 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies. Results from the age-period-cohort hierarchical cross-classified random effects model showed significant variation in adult literacy skills across cohorts (1930-1995) and time periods (1994-2017). Possible implications for adult education policies and future research needs were evaluated.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2642-3669
Volume :
5
Issue :
1
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Adult Literacy Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ1389891
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research