Die verband tussen deelname aan ekstrakurrikulêre aktiwiteite en psigiese welstand by swart adolessente

Abstract

This study investigated the relationship between participation in extracurricular activities and psychological wellbeing amongst black adolescents. Since the extent of participation in extracurricular activities may depend on the socio-economic status of the adolescent's parents, this last variable was used as moderator in the relationship between the first two variables. This study was conducted amongst 508 Grade 11 and 12 learners at two English-medium secondary schools in the Motheo district. The schools are representative of traditional Model C and township schools respectively. The measuring instruments included the Sense of Coherence Questionnaire, the Satisfaction with Life Questionnaire, as well as a self-compiled questionnaire pertaining to extracurricular activities and socio-economic status. No significant relationship was found between satisfaction with life and participation in school-related and non-school-related extracurricular activities for the total group of learners or for the learners in each particular school. However, a significant relationship was found between sense of coherence and participation in extracurricular activities outside of school for the total group of learners as well as the learners in the township school.

South African Journal for Research in Sport, Physical Education and Recreation Vol. 28(1) 2006: 151-168