Trajectories of participation in organized activities and outcomes in young adulthood

摘要: ABSTRACTTo examine whether trajectories of participation in organized activities during the high school years and beyond (from ages 14 to 20) predicted outcomes at age 21 (externalizing problems, internalizing civic engagement, number education, perception physical health), 354 youths (60% girls) were surveyed annually over nine years. Four found: (a) “Low decreasing” (71%), (b) “Moderate stable” (12%), (c) “High decreasing after school” (d) increasing (5%). Results revealed that varied according different trajectories. Pursuing levels activity was especially beneficial with respect externalizing problems educational attainment.