The Hidden Curriculum and Social Preferences

Ito, Takahiro; Kubota, Kohei; Ohtake, Fumio

The Hidden Curriculum and Social Preferences

Ito, Takahiro; Kubota, Kohei; Ohtake, Fumio

Institute of Social and Economic Research Discussion Papers, 2015, 954, 1-59

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Title	The Hidden Curriculum and Social Preferences
Creator	NRID 1000020547054 1000020547054 CreatorName Ito, Takahiro
	NRID 1000020587844 1000020587844 CreatorName Kubota, Kohei
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Subject	cultural transmission
	socialization
	preference formation
	hidden curriculum
	elementary education
	Japan
Abstract	This paper examines the effects of school curricula on subsequent preference formation. The estimation results, using Japanese data, show that the actual curriculum at public elementary schools varies widely from area to area and is associated with preference formation. Specifically, pupils who have experienced participatory/cooperative learning practices are more likely to be altruistic, cooperative with others, reciprocal, and have national pride. In contrast, the influence of education emphasizing more on anti-competitive practices is negatively associated with these attributes. Such contrasts can also be seen for other preferences regarding government policies and a market economy. The findings imply that elementary school education, as a place for early socialization, plays an important role in the formation of life-long social preferences.
Publisher	The Institute of Social and Economic Research, Osaka University
Source Title	Institute of Social and Economic Research Discussion Papers
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Date of Issued	2015-12
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