Title |
Prevalence and Psychosocial Correlates of After-School Activities among Chinese Adolescents in Hong Kong
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Published in |
Frontiers in Public Health, September 2014
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DOI | 10.3389/fpubh.2014.00159 |
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Authors |
Cecilia M. S., Daniel Tan Lei Shek |
Abstract |
Using a cross-sectional design, this study (a) explores the prevalence of after-school activities among Chinese early adolescents and (b) assesses the relationships between participation in after-school activities, personal well-being, and family functioning. A total of 3,328 Grade 7 students (mean age = 12.59 years, SD = 0.74) completed a self-administered questionnaire. Results showed that the majority of adolescents returned home under adult supervision. Further analyses showed the associations between after-school activities, positive youth development qualities, academic and school competence, family functioning, and risky behavior. Implications regarding efforts aimed at designing high quality and structured after-school youth programs are discussed. |
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