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The Long-Term Impact of Childhood Stunting on Cognitive Development and Educational Outcomes Awaludin, Aceng Ali; Nurrachmawati, Annisa; Fitriani, Arifah Devi; Casia Reski
Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA Vol 11 No 8 (2025): August
Publisher : Postgraduate, University of Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.29303/jppipa.v11i8.12198

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This study aims to analyze the long-term impact of stunting in childhood on cognitive development and educational attainment through a meta-analysis approach. Stunting, which is indicated by stunted linear growth due to chronic malnutrition, has long been associated with various negative consequences on health and social aspects. By systematically examining the results of quantitative studies from various countries and socio-economic contexts, this study identified a consistent pattern of association between stunting in early life and decline in cognitive function and academic achievement in adolescence and adulthood. Data were obtained from 25 studies that met the inclusion criteria published in the 2015 to 2024 range, and were analyzed using fixed-effect and randomized effects models with the help of the JASP application. The results of the meta-analysis showed that children who experienced stunting had an effect on cognitive and education with a pooled effect size value (Hedges' g = 1.10 t= 9.103; p < 0.001) with a high effect size category. These findings confirm that stunting not only has an impact on short-term physical conditions, but also has significant consequences for human resource development in the long term. Therefore, comprehensive nutrition and education interventions in early life are essential to break the chain of loss due to stunting.
Co-Authors Abel Jenissa Adelita, Rafanda Adi Utarini Adiyatsa, Reza Jales Mahesa Adrianto, Ratno Agustin Putri Rahayu Agustina, Rina Tri Agustini, Rina Tri Ahmadi, Khumairotul Zahro Al Ahmadi, Khumairotul Zahroh Al Al Banjari, Safriansyah Alma Feriyanti Alma Feriyanti Andi Anwar, Andi Anggraeni Gunawan, Ike Anggraeni, Ika Anisa Nursafitri Anna Marie Wattie Aprilianus Reynaldy Nurak Asrianti, Tanti Astuti, Prima Yulia Auliya, Jumi Awaludin, Aceng Ali Azizah, Mirsa Nur Balqis, Salsabila Putri Casia Reski Denis, Rafael Fernando Dewi Endah Ramadhani Dewi Endah Ramadhani Dzakira, Tsabita Radhiya Endah Wahyutri Fadillah Rahayu Farah Aulia, Farah Febrianshinta, Amara Wahyu Febry Lawrenche Febry Lawrenche Fitriani, Ananda Aulia Cahya Fitriani, Arifah Devi Gutami, Anggie Dia Hakimi, Moh. Hani Adriani, Retno Hardito, Agus Hasanah, Dina Hasmawati Hasmawati Hilda Marfu'ah Rozkiah Hutagalung, Modestine Tabitha Ifroh, Riza Hayati Ifroh, Riza Hayati Ike Anggraeni Ike Anggreini G Indriani, Dilla Camara Isnaini, Nahara Isnani, Nahara Jadid, Muhamad Ar-Ruhul Jasmawati, Jasmawati Juwita Anggraeni Karina, Refryana Kharisya Nur Ainun Nabilah Kiswanto Kiswanto Kowaas, Intan Novita Kurniawan, Haura Tamara Karin Lasari, Aramika Mahendra, Ahnaf Zaky Mahzbar Arianto Bakhtiar Mardiany Maspah Maulana, Ady Maura Arielia Nurhaliza Miranda Ayunani Mohammad Fikri Mohammad Fikri, Mohammad Mohammad Hakimi Mugia Bayu Raharja Muhammad Arifin Muhammad, Maghfir Izzani Nabilah, Nur Annisa Nadya Wulandari Novita Wahyuni Nur Asma Nur Rohmah Nur Rohmah Nur Rohmah Nurlita Ramadhan Nurrochmah Nurvia Andani Nurwahyuni, Linda Permana, Lies Pradita, Adelia Putri Pramesti, Elviana Emilda Dyah Pramono, Dwi Agung Putri, Valendira Nuraini Rahayu, Agustin Putri Rahmadani, Aulia Tia Rahmanisa, Fatika Rahmawati, Dyah Rahmawati, Sylvina Rahmi Susanti Rahmi Susanti Ramadhani, Reza Wahyu Ratna Wati Ratna Wati Reny Noviasty Reny Noviasty Revina Nur Wahidah Reza Jales Mahesa Adiyatsa Rina Tri Agustini Rina Tri Agustini Riza Hayati Ifroh Rizqi, Jennisa S Siswanto Sabina, Della Yosellanda Al Salma, Andi Sam, Dela Damarti Saputra, Ra’azi Sariyati, Mely Sarwani, Audi Aprilia Septimaulida, Firda Sholeha, Bella Bina siti nurlela Siti Raihanah Sri Dwijayanti Mutiara Sujaya Suleman, Angellia Tambunan, Syebat Triana Uruba, Huurul ‘Aina “ Wahyuningsih, Taty Widiya Rolantika Widyasasi, Dyah Wijayanti, Siti Choirul Jannah Dewi Winardi Winardi Yuniarti, Siswari Yustanta, Brivian Florentis Zakina Octaviano Zaky Rahmanul Atif