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Capturing Unique Dimensions of Youth Organized Activity Involvement: Theoretical and Methodological Considerations

Bohnert, Amy, Fredricks, Jennifer, Randall, Edin·2010·Review of Educational Research

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Despite increased focus on the effects of organized activities on youth development, there is currently no consensus about the best way to assess various dimensions of involvement. This article explores the complexities of assessing involvement and focuses specifically on the following organized activity dimensions: (a) breadth, (b) intensity, (c) duration/consistency, and (d) engagement. For each dimension, the article examines the theoretical underpinnings for why it is important to measure the dimension, presents measurement issues that have arisen in previous studies, describes how the dimension relates to developmental outcomes, and offers recommendations for assessing it in future use. A conceptual model is presented to describe issues that are important to consider when assessing various dimensions of organized activity involvement in future research.

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Authors
Bohnert, A., Fredricks, J., & Randall, E.
Affiliations
  • Loyola University Chicago (US)
  • Connecticut College (US)
Venue
Review of Educational Research
Published
2010-12
Volume
80
Issue
4
Pages
576-610
ISSN
  • 0034-6543 (ISSN-L)
  • 1935-1046
OpenAlex
W2150677880
Cited by
302
References
123
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38.64
Type
journal article
Language
en
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closed
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Review of Educational Research (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Safety Research › Youth Development and Social Support
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Crime Patterns and Interventions
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Social Psychology › Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
Keywords
youth development, youth participation, conceptual model, developmental outcomes

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