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Vandell, Deborah Lowe; Simpkins, Sandra D.; Pierce, Kim M.; Brown, B. Bradford; Bolt, Dan; Reisner, Elizabeth – Applied Developmental Science, 2022
Patterns of afterschool activities were studied in low-income, ethnically diverse children (n = 1796, M age = 8.7 yrs). Cluster analyses indicated four reliable clusters: (a) regular participation in a high-quality afterschool program, (b) regular participation at the afterschool program combined with other extracurricular activities, (c)…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, Low Income Students, Student Participation
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Vaillancourt, Tracy; Brittain, Heather; Bennett, Lindsay; Arnocky, Steven; McDougall, Patricia; Hymel, Shelley; Short, Kathy; Sunderani, Shafik; Scott, Carol; Mackenzie, Meredith; Cunningham, Lesley – Canadian Journal of School Psychology, 2010
Students' perceptions of school safety and experiences with bullying were examined in a large Canadian cohort of 5,493 girls and 5,659 boys in Grades 4 to 12. Results indicate notable differences in when and where students felt safe based on their own perceptions of safety and their own experiences with bullying, particularly across elementary and…
Descriptors: Secondary Schools, Student Attitudes, Bullying, School Safety
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Patterson, Debra L.; van der Mars, Hans – Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2008
Background: It has been observed that physical activity patterns of health-related behavior are established in childhood and may continue into adulthood. Recent findings showing a relationship between the onset of chronic diseases and sedentary lifestyles support the importance of examining Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA). One…
Descriptors: Feedback (Response), Educational Strategies, Physical Education, Verbal Communication