Ecologies of risk among African American girls in juvenile detention
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.12.030
Abstract: Abstract African American girls are disproportionately represented in juvenile detention, yet less is known about their distinctive and heterogeneous needs, especially regarding their psychosocial contexts. Latent class analysis determined four subgroups based on the adolescent… read more here.
Keywords: risk; class; juvenile detention; african american ... See more keywords
Physical Education and Academic Performance in Urban African American Girls
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DOI: 10.1177/0042085914566095
Abstract: This study was designed to examine urban African American girls’ participation in physical education and its association with academic performance. One hundred eighty four participants completed questionnaires assessing moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and learning engagement in… read more here.
Keywords: academic performance; physical education; education; african american ... See more keywords