SES
n. uncountablen. Stands for socioeconomic status. A way to measure a person's or family's position in society based on their income, education, and job. It helps researchers understand how these factors affect someone's life and health.
n. Abbreviation for socioeconomic status. A combined measure of an individual's or family's economic and social position relative to others. Typically calculated using a composite of income, educational attainment, and occupational prestige.
Researchers found that SES affects a child's access to early education.
The study controlled for SES to ensure that the results were not simply a reflection of the participants' wealth or education levels.
Public health initiatives often target communities with lower SES because these populations frequently face systemic barriers to high-quality medical care and nutritional resources.
Commonly used as an acronym for 'socioeconomic status' in academic, sociological, and medical contexts.