Samples of research evidence that link this activity to outcomes:
Youth programming

Research citation

Evidence strength

Related outcome: Academic proficiency scores increase
What Works - Extracurricular activities for social engagement. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=6&t3=84&id=318. Accessed 14 Mar. 2019. View
Strong
Related outcome: Access to social activities and connection
Ericson, S., and K. A. Moore. What Works for Mental Health: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions for Children’s Mental Health. Child Trends, Jan. 2007, https://www.childtrends.org/publications/what-works-for-mental-health-lessons-from-experimental-evaluations-of-social-interventions-for-childrens-mental-health/. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Access to social activities and connection
Bandy, T., and K. A. Moore. WHAT WORKS FOR PREVENTING AND STOPPING SUBSTANCE USE IN ADOLESCENTS: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions. Child Trends, May 2008, https://www.childtrends.org/publications/what-works-for-preventing-and-stopping-substance-abuse-in-adolescents-lessons-from-experimental-evaluations-of-programs-and-interventions-2/. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
What Works - Extracurricular activities for social engagement. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=6&t3=84&id=318. Accessed 14 Mar. 2019. View
Strong
Related outcome: Mental health problems decrease
Ericson, S., and K. A. Moore. What Works for Mental Health: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Social Interventions for Children’s Mental Health. Child Trends, Jan. 2007, https://www.childtrends.org/publications/what-works-for-mental-health-lessons-from-experimental-evaluations-of-social-interventions-for-childrens-mental-health/. View
Preliminary
Related outcome: Physical activity increases
What Works - Extracurricular activities for social engagement. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=6&t3=84&id=318. Accessed 14 Mar. 2019. View
Strong
Related outcome: Sense of community (social connectedness) increases
What Works - Extracurricular activities for social engagement. http://whatworksforhealth.wisc.edu/program.php?t1=20&t2=6&t3=84&id=318. Accessed 14 Mar. 2019. View
Strong
Related outcome: Tobacco use decreases
Bandy, T., and K. A. Moore. WHAT WORKS FOR PREVENTING AND STOPPING SUBSTANCE USE IN ADOLESCENTS: Lessons from Experimental Evaluations of Programs and Interventions. Child Trends, May 2008, https://www.childtrends.org/publications/what-works-for-preventing-and-stopping-substance-abuse-in-adolescents-lessons-from-experimental-evaluations-of-programs-and-interventions-2/. View
Preliminary