Whatever Happened to the Jock, the Brain, and the Princess? Young Adult Pathways Linked to Adolescent Activity Involvement and Social Identity

This study examined young adult sequelae of participation in high school activities & identity group for 900 participants from the Michigan Study of Life Transitions. Performing arts participation predicted more years of education as well as increases in drinking between ages 18 & 21, & higher rates of suicide attempts & psychologist visits by the age of 24. Further findings are discussed. (36 refs)