The maternal living situation is more closely reflected in the development of their children born in Germany than their experience of being a refugee

Infografik of November 12, 2025

The infographic of the DIW Weekly Report 47-48/2025 illustrates how the maternal living situation has a more significant impact on the development of their children born in Germany than their experience of being a refugee. The data is based on linear regression models and focuses on various factors affecting the development of toddlers aged two to four years. Visual Elements: Main Heading: "The maternal living situation is more closely reflected in the development of their children born in Germany than their experience of being a refugee" summarizes the central theme of the infographic. Diagrams and Charts: The infographic contains various diagrams and charts that illustrate the estimated deviations in the development of toddlers based on different maternal factors. These visual elements likely include bar charts, line graphs, or other visual representations that show the influence of maternal living conditions on child development. Development Domains: The infographic may highlight four development domains with a value range of 1 to 3, showing the mean of the corresponding scale values. The domains could include cognitive development, socio-emotional development, motor skills, and language skills. Notes: "Note: This evaluation is based on linear regression models. The dependent variable is the mean of the corresponding scale values in the four development domains observed with a value range of 1 to 3. Displayed here are the estimated deviations from the comparison groups of various factors regarding the mothers and the development of toddlers (two to four years old). In this study, we use data from 2015 through 2023." provides context and methodology for the data presented. Source: "Source: Authors' calculations using Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP v4.0) data, weighted data." indicates the data source. "© DIW Berlin 2025" indicates the copyright holder. Additional Information: The infographic aims to visualize the impact of maternal living situations on the development of their children, emphasizing that these factors are more influential than the mothers' refugee experiences. The use of diagrams and charts helps to present the data in a clear and accessible manner, highlighting the significance of maternal living conditions on child development. This description provides an overview of the representation of the influence of maternal living situations on child development through the use of an infographic.

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Topics: Family , Migration

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