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Does a college education reduce depressive symptoms in American young adults

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ID4590116
AuthorsMichael J Mcfarland (0000-0001-8793-3169, Florida State University), Brandon Wagner (0000-0002-1023-4762, Princeton University), Brandon G Wagner
Year2015
Volume146
Pages75-84
Publication date2015-12-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.09.029
PMID26513116
OpenAlexW1756492659
LanguageEN
Citations received21
References cited55

Adolescent health · Association (psychology · Cognition · Depressive symptoms · Developmental psychology · Educational attainment · Heritability · Mental health · Personality · Proxy (statistics · Psychiatry · Twin study · Clinical Psychology · Employment and Welfare Studies · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational and Educational Inequality Studies · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works21
Citations per year2,1
Citation span2016 - 2026 (11)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 21
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