Citation

Morgan C, Sibthorp J, Tsethlikai M. Leisure Sci. 2016; 38(2): 161-178.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/01490400.2015.1083496

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This study examined the effects of a mentoring curriculum embedded within a recreation program on youth's self-regulation. Self-regulation scores were collected on 64 youth participants: 29 in the comparison group and 35 in the treatment group. Using the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Functions (Guy, Isquith, & Gioia, 2004) as a measure of self-regulation, scores were collected pre-, middle, and postrecreation program.

RESULTS indicated significant (p <. 008) differences among the treatment and comparison conditions with the treatment site exhibiting greater increases in self-regulation over time compared with the comparison site. Implications from the study suggest that recreation programs are well positioned to incorporate formalized mentoring that supports the development of self-regulation in youth.