<p>There's actually not so much academic or third-party research out there on the benefits of skateboarding, so I thought I'd start a thread where we can share these articles. Here's some of the newest research on the topic:</p>

<p><em><strong>Beyond the Board: Findings from the Field</strong><br />
The Tony Hawk Foundation and the University of Southern California just published their study on "the relationship between skateboarding, mental health, community, race, gender, and perceived skills," based on data collected through 5000 skateboarders who were surveyed.<a href="https://pullias.usc.edu/blog/groundbreaking-study-redefines-skateboarding-culture/" target="_blank"> Find out more here.&nbsp;</a></em></p>

<p>Having more data like this that backs up the positive changes we see through our work can be very helpful, especially when communicating with our supporters and donors.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If you know of other research, please link below!</p>
