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Prosocial development in the context of organized youth activities

Kenzer, Andrea

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Title
Prosocial development in the context of organized youth activities
Author(s)
Kenzer, Andrea
Issue Date
2014-09-16
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Larson, Reed W.
Department of Study
Human & Community Development
Discipline
Human & Community Development
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Date of Ingest
2014-09-16T17:17:58Z
Keyword(s)
  • Youth
  • Organized Youth Activities
  • Youth Development
  • Adolescent
  • Prosocial Reasoning
  • Prosocial Behavior
  • Social Roles
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the types of prosocial behaviors youth engage in within organized youth activities, and determine if these behaviors are related to developing increased prosocial reasoning and behavior in other contexts of their lives. A sample of youth participating in a longitudinal study of organized youth activities were interviewed about their experiences within youth programs and these responses were utilized to determine what types of prosocial behavior youth engage in within their organized activity, and how this behavior influenced their prosocial attitudes and behaviors both within the activity and in other contexts of their lives. Results suggest that youth take on a number of prosocial roles within organized youth activities, and they perceive that these roles are related to thinking and behaving more prosocially with peers and others.
Graduation Semester
2014-08
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Copyright 2014 Andrea Kenzer

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