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SES-related Webinars

In its ongoing efforts to promote and share the scientific understanding of the roles of poverty and SES in health, education and human welfare, the Office on Socioeconomic Status will highlight various experts and resources on SES-related topics through a series of webinars. Stay tuned for more.

Videos

Exploring the Conceptualization, Measurement and Reporting of SES in Social/Behavioral Research

Issues of poverty and class are often overlooked. The objectives of this webinar are to: (1) develop an appreciation for why assessing and reporting SES is important, (2) enhance our understanding of contemporary approaches to conceptualizing and measuring SES across a variety of context and populations, and (3) to have an informed sense of the ways by which SES impacts health.

Understanding and Overcoming the Influences of Poverty on Children and Families

A vast body of research documents poverty’s detrimental effects on life chances and greater social mobility across the lifespan. More specifically, psychological research illustrates that access to safe housing, adequate nutrition, affordable health care and a quality education can help alleviate health and educational disparities in low-income communities.

Date created: 2014