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Effect of a Structured Arts Program on the Psychosocial Functioning of Youth From Low-Income Communities

Findings From a Canadian Longitudinal Study

Robin Wright

McGill University

Lindsay John

McGill University

Stephen Ellenbogen

McGill University

David R. Offord

McMaster University

Eric K. Duku

McMaster University

William Rowe

University of South Florida

This study reports on the longitudinal examination of a structured arts program for Canadian youth, aged 9 to 15 years, from low-income communities. Evaluated were the extent to which community-based organizations successfully recruited and retained youth in the program and whether they demonstrated improvement with respect to artistic ability (combination of theatre, visual, and media arts) and psychosocial indicators. The results suggest successful recruitment and good retention rates. Multilevel growth curve analyses of observational and behavioral outcomes are presented. Observer ratings showed significant gains in artistic and social skills. Comparisons with matched controls using estimated linear propensity scores revealed a significant reduction in emotional problems for the intervention group. The overall conclusion is that youth from low-income communities benefit from structured arts programs.

Key Words: community-based arts program • youth development • growth curve analysis • low-income community • emotional problem

The Journal of Early Adolescence, Vol. 26, No. 2, 186-205 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0272431605285717
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