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ndltd-OhioLink-oai-etd.ohiolink.edu-osu11841859812021-08-03T05:52:20Z Dumb jock or student athlete? a longitudinal analysis of the effects of playing high school interscholastic sports on academic performance Broh, Beckett A. Stratification research has demonstrated that family income, parental education and family structure are consistent predictors of academic success. Some researchers have suggested that participating in high school interscholastic sports also leads to better academic performance. Unfortunately, empirical evidence of this relationship is weak. I use data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 to provide a rigorous test of the effect of participating in high school interscholastic sports on grades and standardized test scores net of relevant controls. Equally important, I explore the mechanisms through which sports participation affects academic success including peer affiliation, social-psychological well-being, and parental support. Analyses show that participating in high school interscholastic sports is related to gains in standardized test scores and math and English grades between eighth and twelfth grades. The positive effects of participating in interscholastic sports are largely a function of differences between athletes and non-athletes in peer group orientation, social capital, self-esteem, locus of control and work ethic. Further tests indicate that participating in interscholastic sports improves grades more than participating in academic clubs, student council, music, cheerleading, drama, journalism clubs, hobby clubs or vocational clubs. Results suggest the importance of parental involvement and support in school activities. I conclude by discussing the implications of my findings for adolescent well-being and educational success. 1999 English text The Ohio State University / OhioLINK http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1184185981 http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1184185981 unrestricted This thesis or dissertation is protected by copyright: all rights reserved. It may not be copied or redistributed beyond the terms of applicable copyright laws.
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Dumb jock or student athlete? a longitudinal analysis of the effects of playing high school interscholastic sports on academic performance
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Dumb jock or student athlete? a longitudinal analysis of the effects of playing high school interscholastic sports on academic performance
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Dumb jock or student athlete? a longitudinal analysis of the effects of playing high school interscholastic sports on academic performance
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Dumb jock or student athlete? a longitudinal analysis of the effects of playing high school interscholastic sports on academic performance
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Dumb jock or student athlete? a longitudinal analysis of the effects of playing high school interscholastic sports on academic performance
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dumb jock or student athlete? a longitudinal analysis of the effects of playing high school interscholastic sports on academic performance
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The Ohio State University / OhioLINK
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1999
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