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Gender Variation in Extracurricular Activity Participation and Perceived Life Chances in Trinidad and Tobago Adolescents

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: Participation in extracurricular activities has surfaced as an important context for adolescent development and may be a fruitful avenue for fostering future attitudes, a concept shown to predict adolescent behaviors.In this study of youth from Trinidad and Tobago, we examined gender differences in activity participation and perceived life chances in 1,385 adolescents (59% male).Trinidadian adolescents were highly active, on average, participating in three activities.More males were involved in athletic and organized groups, whereas more females participated in artistic and religious activities.Artistic and athletic activity participation predicted positive perceived life chances, even after controlling for academic achievement.Artistic activities were especially bene¿ cial for predicting future attitudes for males compared to females.Keywords: gender variation,

Source: Psykhe (Santiago)

DOI: 10.4067/s0718-22282008000200008

Authors: Zena R Mello, Frank C Worrell

Institution: University of California, Berkeley

Language: English

Topic: Youth Development and Social Support

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2075196747