ABSTRACT

This paper explores how participation in extracurricular activities impacts self-esteem among youth and whether there are any other independent variables that may influence this relationship. I will answer the following research questions: How does participation in extracurricular activities affect a student’s self-rated self-esteem in Canada, between the ages of 10 and 15? Also, how do other independent variables, including type of activity, age, sex/gender, academic success and engagement, and perceived peer acceptance interact with participation in extracurricular activities to influence self-esteem?