| Item Type |
Journal paper
|
| Abstract |
The role of curricular activities for the formation of education, health and behavioural out- comes has been widely studied. Yet, the role of extra-curricular activities has received little attention. This study analyzes the effect of participation in sports clubs—one of the most popular extra-curricular activities among children. We use alternative datasets and flexible semi-parametric estimation methods with a specific way to use the panel dimension of the data to address selection into sports. We find positive and robust effects on children’s school performance and peer relations. Crowding out of passive leisure activities can par- tially explain the effects. |
| Authors |
Felfe, Christina; Lechner, Michael & Steinmayr, Andreas |
| Journal or Publication Title |
PLOS ONE |
| Language |
English |
| Subjects |
economics |
| HSG Classification |
contribution to scientific community |
| HSG Profile Area |
SEPS - Economic Policy |
| Refereed |
Yes |
| Date |
May 2016 |
| Publisher |
PLOS |
| Series Name |
CEPR DP |
| Volume |
11 |
| Number |
5 |
| Page Range |
1-23 |
| Number of Pages |
23 |
| ISSN |
1932-6203 |
| Publisher DOI |
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0151729 |
| Depositing User |
Andreas Steinmayr
|
| Date Deposited |
10 Aug 2011 14:41 |
| Last Modified |
20 Jul 2022 17:06 |
| URI: |
https://www.alexandria.unisg.ch/publications/184014 |
Sports and Child Development
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