An ecological analysis of after-school program participation and the development of academic performance and motivational attributes for disadvantaged children

Description:

An evaluation of the correlation between after school program participation and the development of academic performance and related motivational attributes in disadvantaged children, based on a sample of 599 children from three inner city public schools in the northeastern United States

Resource Type:

Reports & Papers

Author(s):

Mahoney Joseph L.; Lord Heather; Carryl Erica

Publisher(s):

Society for Research in Child Development

Funder(s):

Smith Richardson Foundation; National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (U.S.)

Country:

United States

Date Issued:

2005

Source:

Child Development, 76(4), 811-825

Journal Title:

Child Development

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

Page Range:

811-825

Topics:

6. Programs, Interventions & Curricula > 6.1. Programs > 6.1.8. Out-Of-School Time

12. Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > 12.3. School Performance & Success

ISSN:

0009-3920

Paper

1467-8624

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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