Non-Cognitive Skills Equally Crucial as Intelligence for Academic Success, Study Finds

Research reveals increasing importance of motivation, self-regulation, and other non-cognitive skills influenced by genetics and environment.

Study followed over 10,000 children in England and Wales from ages 7 to 16.
Genetic factors significantly influence non-cognitive skills, impacting academic achievement.
Non-cognitive skills' influence on academic success nearly doubles from ages 7 to 16.
Findings suggest a need to balance cognitive and non-cognitive skill development in education systems.
Researchers call for further studies to understand the interplay between genes, environment, and education.