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

Author(s): Roth, Jodie L.; Malone, Lizabeth M.; Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne;
Date Issued: June 2010
Description: A review of literature on the relationship between participation in after school programs and academic, behavioral, or socioemotional outcomes, based on 35 studies
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Funder(s): William T. Grant Foundation
Journal Title: American Journal of Community Psychology
Volume Number: 45
Issue Number: 3-4
Page Range: 310-324
Topics: Children & Child Development > Child Development & School Readiness

Parent, School, & Community School Readiness/Child School Success & Performance > School Performance & Success

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Out-Of-School Time
ISSN: 0091-0562 Paper
1573-2770 Online
Peer Reviewed: yes
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