Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Adolescent Adjustment: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Findings.

Darling, Nancy

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Title: Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Adolescent Adjustment: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Findings

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Title:	Participation in Extracurricular Activities and Adolescent Adjustment: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Findings
Authors:	Darling, Nancy
Descriptors:	Student Participation; Extracurricular Activities; Adolescents; Student Adjustment; Case Studies; High School Students; Depression (Psychology); Academic Aspiration; Student Attitudes; Substance Abuse; Stress Variables; Correlation; School Attitudes
Source:	Journal of Youth and Adolescence, v34 n5 p493-505 Oct 2005
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Publisher:	Springer. 233 Spring Street, New York, NY 10013. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-348-4505; e-mail: service-ny@springer.com; Web site: http://www.springerlink.com
Publication Date:	2005-10-00
Pages:	13
Pub Types:	Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Abstract:	This study extends previous understanding of the association between adolescent extracurricular activity participation and adjustment by asking whether participation in school-based extracurricular activities is associated with lower substance use and depression, higher grades and academic aspirations, and more positive attitude toward school. In addition, it examines the role of life events stress and time spent in activities as potential moderators of the association. Data come from an ethnically diverse sample of adolescents from 6 California high schools (N = 3,761). Cross-sectional results suggest participation is associated with more positive adolescent outcomes for all variables except alcohol use and depression, controlling for gender, ethnicity, and grade. Longitudinal analyses are consistent with these findings. Cumulative participation over a 3-year period predicts adolescent outcomes controlling for both Time 1 outcomes and demographic characteristics. In addition, within-person analyses reveal year-to-year covariation of participation and positive outcomes.
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Identifiers:	California
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ISSN:	ISSN-0047-2891
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Languages:	English
Education Level:	High Schools
Direct Link:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10964-005-7266-8

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