Published: Jan. 9, 2024

Research in sociogenomics is interested how genes, alongside family background and institutional context, influence our life chances. Recent findings show genetics on educational attainment, but their effects socioeconomic outcomes that follow, especially egalitarian Nordic welfare states, remain less understood. We analyze two genetically-informed Finnish datasets, encompassing longitudinal register information earnings, employment, unemployment, occupational status, social assistance receipt (n=31,622). Genetic endowment towards attainment was measured with polygenic scores (EA PGS). The role of achieved level education were examined, considering generational differences pre- post-Finland's comprehensive school reform the 1970s aimed to promote equality opportunity. In younger generation, EA PGS not predictive for later after controlling level. A notable exception status. contrast, older generation predicted beyond education, indicating relationships fully explained by schooling. years completed, unlike parental income, moderated effect PGS. contribute important insights ongoing debate states balancing opportunity meritocratic principles other societies path becoming more egalitarian.

Language: Английский