This research examined factors from the literature thought to affect level of athletic participation. Methodologically, the research utilized path analytic techniques in the secondary analysis of data collected previously (Martin & Dodder 1991). Findings indicated maintenance of athletic participation, for both males and females, was primarily a function of encouragement from others and perceived ability. However, aversive socialization experiences, when controlled by other model variables, was not a strong predictor of termination for either sex. It was an especially weak predictor of female termination. In addition family athletic involvement appeared to have a greater influence on females' athletic participation.