Does the amount of participation in afterschool programs relate to developmental outcomes?: A review of the literature

Description:

A review of literature on the relationship between participation in after school programs and academic, behavioral, or socioemotional outcomes, based on 35 studies

Resource Type:

Literature Review

Author(s):

Roth Jodie L.; Malone Lizabeth M.; Brooks-Gunn Jeanne

Funder(s):

William T. Grant Foundation

Date Issued:

June 2010

Journal Title:

American Journal of Community Psychology

Volume Number:

Issue Number:

3-4

Page Range:

310-324

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

1. Children & Child Development > 1.2. Child Development & School Readiness

ISSN:

0091-0562

Paper

1573-2770

Online

Peer Reviewed:

Yes

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