B1 Non-refereed original research article in a scientific journa

Your partner’s education shapes your survival;



Authors: Jalovaara, Marika; Potente, Cecilia; Palumbo, Lydia

Publisher: Associazione Neodemos

Publication year: 2026

Journal: N-IUSSP

Issue: 9.3.2026

eISSN: 2704-7067

Publication's open availability at the time of reporting: Open Access

Publication channel's open availability : Open Access publication channel

Web address : https://www.niussp.org/education-work-economy/your-partners-education-shapes-your-survival/


Abstract

People with higher levels of education tend to live longer, healthier lives. However, education is not only an individual resource – its benefits may also be shared between partners. Using Finnish data, Cecilia Potente, Lydia Palumbo and Marika Jalovaara show that mortality is shaped not only by an individual’s education but also by that of their partner. ​​​​​​​



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