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<p>This study examines how heterogeneity in classroom characteristics affects the influence of peer interactions on educational outcomes. Using unique friendship network data from German upper secondary schools, we investigate the roles of class size and gender composition in shaping academic achievement. To capture these dynamics, we propose a multivariate instrumental variable (MVIV) approach that extends conventional homogeneous peer effects models and accounts for error heterogeneity across networks. Our findings demonstrate that neglecting classroom-specific heterogeneity leads to biased conclusions. By integrating these variations, we uncover new structural insights into how classroom composition influences peer effects and, in turn, student performance.</p>

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Friendship networks and academic success: the impact of class size and gender composition

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    2026年5月20日

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  • Winfried Pohlmeier,
  • Livia Shkoza,
  • Derya Uysal

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This study examines how heterogeneity in classroom characteristics affects the influence of peer interactions on educational outcomes. Using unique friendship network data from German upper secondary schools, we investigate the roles of class size and gender composition in shaping academic achievement. To capture these dynamics, we propose a multivariate instrumental variable (MVIV) approach that extends conventional homogeneous peer effects models and accounts for error heterogeneity across networks. Our findings demonstrate that neglecting classroom-specific heterogeneity leads to biased conclusions. By integrating these variations, we uncover new structural insights into how classroom composition influences peer effects and, in turn, student performance.