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Duncan, Susan C.; Strycker, Lisa A.; Chaumeton, Nigel R. – Applied Developmental Science, 2015
The purpose of the study was to examine relations among sports participation and positive correlates across African American, Latino, and White girls. Positive correlate variables were self-perceptions (self-worth, body attractiveness, athletic competence), less depression, and participation in extracurricular activities. The sample comprised 372…
Descriptors: Athletics, Correlation, African Americans, Whites
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Perry, Marlo A.; Fantuzzo, John W. – Applied Developmental Science, 2010
Utilizing a developmental-ecological framework, the purpose of this study was to understand the unique impact of multiple maternal risks across time on ethnically diverse, low-income, preschool children's cognitive skills, pro-social behaviors, and behavior problems. Additionally, this study sought to understand the variability of maternal risks…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Low Income Groups, Competence, Cognitive Development
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Agans, Jennifer P.; Geldhof, G. John – Applied Developmental Science, 2012
In order to examine youth experiences in athletic activities with different characteristics, the present study explored the developmental outcomes associated with participation in three different types of sport (individual sports, team sports, and dance-type sports) as well as across six identified patterns of participation (no participation,…
Descriptors: Team Sports, Grade 10, Athletes, Youth Programs