THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT ON QUALITY OF LIFE IN EUROPE
Keywords:
Educational attainment, quality of life, economic stability, social inclusion, lifelong learning, digital literacy, early school leaving (ESL), foreign language proficiency, European Union (EU), education policy, economic opportunities, social mobility, digital divide, higher education, employment ratesAbstract
This article examines how educational attainment affects quality of life across Europe, emphasizing the roles of formal and informal education. It explores various data sources, including Eurostat and OECD reports, to analyze the relationship between education levels and indicators of quality of life such as employment, income, and social inclusion. The study reveals significant regional variations in educational attainment, early school leaving rates, participation in lifelong learning, digital literacy, and foreign language proficiency. It highlights that higher education correlates with better economic and social outcomes, but also identifies challenges such as educational disparities, low lifelong learning participation, and the digital divide. The article concludes with recommendations for targeted policies to address these issues and improve overall quality of life across Europe.
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