Barber, B., Eccles, J., & Stone, M. (2001). Whatever Happened to the Jock, the Brain, and the Princess? Young Adult Pathways Linked to Adolescent Activity Involvement and Social Identity. Journal of Adolescent Research, 16(5), 429-455. Retrieved November 19, 2015, from SageJournals.
Keywords:
identity, crowds, activity, participation, adolescent
Abstract:
This study states that participation at grade 10 high school activities predict later substance use, psychological adjustment, and educational and occupational outcomes. Prosocial activity participation predicts lower substance use and higher self-esteem and an increased likelihood of college graduation. Performing arts participation predicts more years of education as well as increases drinking between ages 18-21 and higher rates of suicide attempts and psychologist visits by age 24. Sports participation predicts positive educational and occupational outcomes and lower levels of social isolation but also higher rates of drinking.
Relevance:
Identity is formed through the activities one partakes in.
Quotes:
“Together, peer group membership and activity involvement are linked to identity exploration and to a sense of belonging to a particular type of peer group and having a particular activity-based persona.” (431)
“…adolescents choose crowds to a certain extent but that they also are to some extent assigned to crowds by peers in recognition of their behavioral choices and personalities (Brown, 1989, 1990). (450)
“…through both identity and participation in the activities associated with the crowd, adolescents may consolidate specific skills, attitudes, values, and social networks that have a far-ranging impact on the transition to adulthood.” (453)
Problems:
Does not discuss about those into visual arts, but instead the performing arts.