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Musch, Jochen; Grodin, Simon – Developmental Review, 2001
Notes that children born shortly before the cutoff date for age grouping in youth sports suffer from being promoted to higher age groups earlier than later-born peers. Identifies physical and psychological mechanisms that may be responsible for the effect. Discusses negative consequences on personal development and possible remedies, and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Age Differences, Athletes