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Summary
There were 1,259 Michigan youth who participated in a longitudinal study predicting risk behaviors, job functioning, and educational outcomes at age 25-26 from extracurricular activity involvement in 10th grade. Participants in the most extracurricular activities achieved better educational outcomes than those who engaged in fewer activities. Participation in service and religious activities predicted lower rates of later drinking and drug use.
Citation
Eccles, J. S., Barber, B. L., Stone, M., Hunt, J. (2003). Extracurricular Activities and Adolescent Development. Journal of Social Issues, 59, 865-889. doi:10.1046/j.0022-4537.2003.00095.x