Are We Making a Difference? The Effects of Club Membership on Youth Attitudes and Behavior

Authors

Collin Flake, Brigham Young University
Dr. Renata Forste, Brigham Young University

Keywords

club membership, youth attitudes, behavior, adolescence

College

Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Department

Sociology

Abstract

After several discussions with my faculty mentor and a thorough review of the existing research, I set out to examine the effectiveness of after school programs in Utah, specifically the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Greater Salt Lake area. The purpose of my research is twofold. The first is to identify the complex behavioral, academic, and mental and physical health issues that challenge youth from disadvantaged backgrounds. The second is to evaluate the effectiveness of current community programs in addressing these issues.

Recommended Citation

Flake, Collin and Forste, Dr. Renata (2013) "Are We Making a Difference? The Effects of Club Membership on Youth Attitudes and Behavior," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 605.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/605