Dataset on the effect of extracurricular activities on positive youth development

Huong Thao Pham; Thi Loan Le; Quoc Huy Duong; Trong Nghia Vu; Thanh Nguyen Nguyen; Thi Ngoc Anh Nguyen

doi:10.1016/j.dib.2021.107363

Dataset on the effect of extracurricular activities on positive youth development

Data Brief. 2021 Sep 11:38:107363. doi: 10.1016/j.dib.2021.107363. eCollection 2021 Oct.

Authors

Huong Thao Pham¹, Thi Loan Le¹, Quoc Huy Duong², Trong Nghia Vu¹, Thanh Nguyen Nguyen¹, Thi Ngoc Anh Nguyen¹

Affiliations

¹ National Economics University, Vietnam.
² Thang Long Highschool, Vietnam.

Abstract

This article present dataset that reflects the perception of extracurricular activities and positive development among youth at 12 schools in Vietnam. In addition, the dataset also explores the relationship between extracurricular activities and positive youth development in Vietnam context. The dataset was collected from adolescents living in three provinces in Vietnam, including: Ha Noi, Nam Dinh, Nghe An and took place in March 2021. The final dataset included 416 fulfilled responses and was used for quantitative analysis through three steps, including: test coefficient alpha, exploratory factors analysis; confirming factors analysis; structural equation modelling. The dataset was obtained as a reference source for future research on positive youth development.

Keywords: Adolescents; Extracurricular activities; Positive development; Youths.