Extracurricular activities may be especially helpful for students from underprivileged populations …

„Participation in after-school extracurricular activities generally results in higher levels of academic achievement, school belongingness and intrinsic motivation among students from various ethnic backgrounds. Extracurricular activities may be especially helpful for students from underprivileged populations.“
Dr. Mehmet Karakus u.a., Understanding the academic achievement of the first‑ and second-generation immigrant students. In: Educational Assessment, Evaluation and Accountability (2023), 35, S. 238.