Exploring the relationship of participation and connectedness in afterschool programs to problem behavior
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چکیده
As a fairly new establishment for childcare, afterschool programs are understudied. However, some research proposes that these environments provide risk prevention for problem behavior. This research investigates the roles of attendance and connectedness in afterschool programs upon children's substance abuse and problem behavior. Multiple regression analysis was used among 22 programs to gauge correlations between participation, connectedness, and behavior. This data, collected from 282 students, will help determine how factors such as race, age, and/or gender interact with participation and connectedness to shape outcomes. Overall, this research explores whether participation and connectedness in afterschool serves as a beneficial public health strategy.
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