Date of Submission
2010
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
Department Chair
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
First Advisor
Virginia Salzer, Ph.D., Chairperson
Second Advisor
Robert A. DiTomasso, Ph.D., ABPP
Third Advisor
Julie Heberle, Ph.D.
Abstract
It has been suggested that extracurricular activity involvement can lead to later behavioral or developmental challenges for children, particularly when children are pressured or overscheduled. Research, however, has shown mixed results in attempts to find a relationship between overinvolvement in activities and emotional/behavioral challenges. However, previous research did not take into consideration the individual’s perception of being overscheduled. The Measure of Perceived Over-Scheduling (MOPS) was developed to assess if a difference exists between adolescents who believe they are overinvolved in activities and adolescents who do not hold this belief. The MOPS was subsequently utilized to assess the relationship between perceived overscheduling, self-competence, and internalizing-externalizing symptoms of stress in adolescence.
Recommended Citation
Pollock, Aaron S., "The Development of the Measure of Perceived Overscheduling (MOPS)" (2010). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 172.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/172