ERIC Number: EJ735021
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006
Pages: 20
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Effect of a Structured Arts Program on the Psychosocial Functioning of Youth from Low-Income Communities: Findings from a Canadian Longitudinal Study
Wright, Robin; John, Lindsay; Ellenbogen, Stephen; Offord, David R.; Duku, Eric K.; Rowe, William
Journal of Early Adolescence, v26 n2 p186-205 2006
This study reports on the longitudinal examination of a structured arts program for Canadian youth, aged 9 to 15 years, from low-income communities. Evaluated were the extent to which community-based organizations successfully recruited and retained youth in the program and whether they demonstrated improvement with respect to artistic ability (combination of theatre, visual, and media arts) and psychosocial indicators. The results suggest successful recruitment and good retention rates. Multilevel growth curve analyses of observational and behavioral outcomes are presented. Observer ratings showed significant gains in artistic and social skills. Comparisons with matched controls using estimated linear propensity scores revealed a significant reduction in emotional problems for the intervention group. The overall conclusion is that youth from low-income communities benefit from structured arts programs. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Emotional Problems, Longitudinal Studies, Adolescent Development, Youth, Low Income Groups, Foreign Countries, Youth Programs, Control Groups, Art Education, Skill Development, Interpersonal Competence, Comparative Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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