Effect of a Structured Arts Program on the Psychosocial Functioning of Youth from Low-Income Communities: Findings from a Canadian Longitudinal Study
May 1, 2006

This study reports on the longitudinal evaluation of a structured arts program for Canadian youth 9-15 years old, from low income families. Evaluated were the extent to which community-based organizations successfully recruited and retained youth in the programs, whether youth demonsrated improvement with respect to artistic ability and psychosocial functions.