Journal article
Effect of a Structured Arts Program on the Psychosocial Functioning of Youth From Low-Income Communities
Abstract
This study reports on the longitudinal examination of a structured arts program for Canadian youth, aged 9 to 15 years, from low-income communities. Evaluated were the extent to which community-based organizations successfully recruited and retained youth in the program and whether they demonstrated improvement with respect to artistic ability (combination of theatre, visual, and media arts) and psychosocial indicators. The results suggest …
Authors
Wright R; John L; Ellenbogen S; Offord DR; Duku EK; Rowe W
Journal
The Journal of Early Adolescence, Vol. 26, No. 2, pp. 186–205
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Publication Date
May 2006
DOI
10.1177/0272431605285717
ISSN
0272-4316