Title | The Impact of a Recess-Based Leadership Program on Urban Elementary School Students |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2018 |
Authors | Massey, WV, Stellino, MBabkes, Wilkison, M, Whitley, M |
Journal | Journal of Applied Sport Psychology |
Volume | 30358 |
Issue | 123 |
Pagination | 45 - 63 |
Date Published | Feb-01-2018 |
ISSN | 1041-3200 |
Abstract | The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a peer-leadership training program on youth from a low-income urban school district. The methodological approach was grounded in community-based participatory research, in which a multicomponent school-based recess and physical activity program was examined. Data included 15 focus groups conducted with 77 fourth- and fifth-grade participants and semistructured interviews with 13 adult leaders. Results of a thematic content analysis suggest that decisions to join the program, role expectations, and training received impacted leadership development, personal development, and transfer of skills to other domains. |
DOI | 10.1080/10413200.2017.1318417 |
Short Title | Journal of Applied Sport Psychology |