In a review of studies that assessed the daily experiences of youth in different activities, Larson
(2000) proposed that structured extracurricular activities such as sport provide a unique viable environment to reach youth and foster
PYD. There is mounting empirical evidence to support Larson’s proposition (e.g., Eccles, Barber,
Stone, & Hunt, 2003; Fredericks & Eccles,
2006, 2008), although it is unclear how the group setting promotes PYD. What is known is that group settings have powerful influences on their members and provide an effective vehicle for change (Cartwright,
(2000) proposed that structured extracurricular activities such as sport provide a unique viable environment to reach youth and foster
PYD. There is mounting empirical evidence to support Larson’s proposition (e.g., Eccles, Barber,
Stone, & Hunt, 2003; Fredericks & Eccles,
2006, 2008), although it is unclear how the group setting promotes PYD. What is known is that group settings have powerful influences on their members and provide an effective vehicle for change (Cartwright,