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Adolescent Participation In Traditional Martial Arts: Effects Of Training On Risk Behaviors And Psychological Wellbeing, Stephanie Anne Devore Goldsmith
Adolescent Participation In Traditional Martial Arts: Effects Of Training On Risk Behaviors And Psychological Wellbeing, Stephanie Anne Devore Goldsmith
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Adolescence is the period of lifetime development in which many youth begin to make health and lifestyle choices that have a significant impact on overall wellbeing as they transition from childhood into young adulthood. Physical activity appears to be linked to making other healthy lifestyle choices including non-engagement in risk behaviors and improvement in mood and self-concept. The current study sought to examine the effect participation in traditional martial arts training has on overall psychological wellbeing in adolescents. This study administered two widely used and validated scales, the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) and the Piers Harris-2 (PH-2) …