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Gender equality, human development, and financial resilience: Country-level mediating pathways and international implications

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The gender perspective is less examined in previous research on development and financial resilience. Drawing on cross-national datasets and developmental social welfare perspectives, this study examined country-level mediating pathways of gender equality. Results show that human development significantly mediates the associations between gender equality in educational, occupational, and political domains and financial resilience, highlighting the importance of empowering women for equitable education opportunities. This study suggests that international social workers and development aid practitioners may invest in human capital and social empowerment to promote sustainable socioeconomic development. These global social investments particularly apply to the context of uncertainty and inequality.

Source: International Social Work

DOI: 10.1177/00208728251355376

Authors: Zewei Liu, Zurong Liang

Institutions: Chinese University of Hong Kong, Zhejiang University

Language: English

Topic: Gender, Education, and Development Issues

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Partnerships for the goals, Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4413302168

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Cites: 51

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