Abstract
This study examined the effects of a mentoring curriculum embedded within a recreation program on youth's self-regulation. Self-regulation scores were collected on 64 youth participants: 29 in the comparison group and 35 in the treatment group. Using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functions (Guy, Isquith, & Gioia, 2004) as a measure of self-regulation, scores were collected pre-, middle, and postrecreation program. Results indicated significant (p
Original language | English (US) |
---|---|
Pages (from-to) | 1-18 |
Number of pages | 18 |
Journal | Leisure Sciences |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - Feb 8 2016 |
Keywords
- mentoring
- positive youth development
- recreation programming
- self-regulation
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management