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K M Pierce1, J V Hamm, D L Vandell
1University of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research 53706, USA. kmpierce@facstaff.wisc.edu
After-school program experiences significantly impact first-grade adjustment. Positive staff interactions and program flexibility benefit boys, while negative peer interactions and excessive activities may hinder academic and social development.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Educational Psychology
- Social Work
Background:
- After-school programs are crucial for child development.
- Understanding program impact on academic and social adjustment is vital.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between after-school program experiences and first-grade performance.
- To identify specific program aspects influencing children's school adjustment.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 150 children's after-school program experiences.
- Analysis of program aspects: emotional climate, peer interactions, curriculum.
- Statistical controls for family selection factors.
Main Results:
- Positive staff interactions linked to fewer behavioral problems in boys.
- Negative peer interactions correlated with increased internalizing/externalizing problems.
- Program flexibility associated with improved social skills in boys.
- More diverse activities linked to poorer academic performance and behavior in boys.
Conclusions:
- After-school program experiences significantly influence children's school adjustment.
- Specific program characteristics differentially affect boys' and girls' outcomes.
- Targeted program improvements can enhance child development and academic success.
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