Success in life is determined by genes

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Non-cognitive skills and cognitive abilities make an important contribution to educational level (number of years of formal education , which a person completes) and lead to lifelong success. An international group of scientists came to this conclusion.

However, life outcomes depend not only on cognitive abilities, but also on inherited genes. Until now, there have been questions about how important non-cognitive skills are in this issue and research.

“Of the total genetic influence on educational attainment, called heritability, cognitive abilities accounted for 43 percent and non-cognitive skills for 57 percent. “, the authors note.

Scientists found that the genetics of non-cognitive skills associated with the level of education is also associated with an increased risk of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and anorexia nervosa.

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“This result cautions us against a simplistic view of good or bad genetic variants. The same genetic variant that attracts someone to further education can increase the risk of developing schizophrenia or another serious mental disorder,” the authors emphasize.