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Belief in "fair" results in worse outcomes

2017-06-20 22:28:52.612268+02 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

Believing the System is Fair Predicts Worsening Self-esteem and Behavior for Marginalized Youth

The researchers found that believing the system is fair was associated with better outcomes at the start of middle school, but worse overall outcomes over the course of middle school. By the end of the 7th grade, youth who believed the system was fair in 6th grade had lower self-esteem, engaged in more risky behaviors, and were less able to follow directions in the classroom. For risky behavior, this reversal was particularly pronounced for youth who reported experiencing more discrimination.

Yeah. Maybe stop lying to kids.

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