The Impact of Maternal Literacy and Participation Programs: Evidence from a Randomized Evaluation in India

A-Tier
Journal: American Economic Journal: Applied Economics
Year: 2017
Volume: 9
Issue: 4
Pages: 303-37

Authors (3)

Rukmini Banerji (not in RePEc) James Berry (University of Georgia) Marc Shotland (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

1.341 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

Using a randomized field experiment in India, we evaluate the effectiveness of adult literacy and parental involvement interventions in improving children's learning. Households were assigned to receive either adult literacy (language and math) classes for mothers, training for mothers on how to enhance their children's learning at home, or a combination of the two programs. All three interventions had significant but modest impacts on childrens math scores. The interventions also increased mothers' test scores in both language and math, as well as a range of other outcomes reflecting greater involvement of mothers in their children's education.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:aea:aejapp:v:9:y:2017:i:4:p:303-37
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-24