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The study examines adolescent dropouts in youth programs, suggesting adjustments in participation expectations.
Participants in youth programs and organizations tend to drop out when they reach adolescence. An examination of adolescent development shows that a major portion of teen drop out is developmentally appropriate and normative. Youth organizations need to adjust their expectations for teen participation and remember that teens participate voluntarily.
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Heinsohn et al. (1995) studied this question.
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