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Larson, Reed; Seepersad, Sean – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2003
Evaluates how competing philosophies have shaped American adolescents' time use, focusing on peer interaction--particularly partying, sports, and other organized youth activities. Considers implications of free time use for adolescent well-being and development. Finds that there are few or no data to support the idea that abundant unstructured…
Descriptors: Adolescent Behavior, Adolescent Development, Adolescents, Athletics