Extracurricular Participation in Adolescence Supports Pathways to Greater Resilience, Educational Attainment, and Reduced Risky Drinking in Emerging Adults with Childhood Adversity

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Keyword: Childhood Adversity

Abstract: Adolescent extracurricular participation was significantly associated with greater resilience, which in turn predicted reduced binge drinking and higher educational attainment in emerging adults with childhood adversity. A path model grounded in Positive Youth Development demonstrated moderate fit, supporting resilience as a key mechanism through which extracurriculars yield long-term developmental benefits.

• Ava Avolio (Presenting Author)