Time Spent in Sports and Adolescent Problem Behaviors: A Longitudinal Analysis of Directions of Association

This longitudinal study analyzed the direction of the association between sports participation and problem behavior. Participants were a nationally representative sample of 1,692 adolescents (ages 11-19). Results showed that, beyond baseline measures of problem behaviors, time in sports (Wave I) was...

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Main Authors: Adam C. Sheppard, Joseph L. Mahoney
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 2012-09-01
Series:Journal of Youth Development
Online Access:http://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/132