Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen Programming
National and state trends indicate participation in 4-H programming declines throughout adolescence. Past research suggests factors that may influence recruitment and retention of teens into youth development programming. Washington State University undertook an evaluation to understand the needs an...
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Clemson University Press
2021-03-01
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| description | National and state trends indicate participation in 4-H programming declines throughout adolescence. Past research suggests factors that may influence recruitment and retention of teens into youth development programming. Washington State University undertook an evaluation to understand the needs and desires of teens in the 4-H program and make recommendations for improvements to recruitment and retention of teens in 4-H. The study sample was made up of 93 young people aged 12 to 19 years who participated in the online survey. Results included youth demographics, participation styles, communication preferences, youth outcomes, and feedback about program benefits and opportunities for growth. The results of this study are reviewed and framed within the 4-H Essential Elements. Recommendations are made to leverage youth voice and encourage innovation in 4-H teen programming. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7ed259751c8d42e99a8695225b9482d52024-02-02T08:46:14ZengClemson University PressJournal of Youth Development2325-40172021-03-01161557310.5195/jyd.2021.906687Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen ProgrammingJoy R. Lile0Elizabeth H. Weybright1Pam Watson2Washington State Department of Children, Youth and FamiliesWashington State UniversityWashington State UniversityNational and state trends indicate participation in 4-H programming declines throughout adolescence. Past research suggests factors that may influence recruitment and retention of teens into youth development programming. Washington State University undertook an evaluation to understand the needs and desires of teens in the 4-H program and make recommendations for improvements to recruitment and retention of teens in 4-H. The study sample was made up of 93 young people aged 12 to 19 years who participated in the online survey. Results included youth demographics, participation styles, communication preferences, youth outcomes, and feedback about program benefits and opportunities for growth. The results of this study are reviewed and framed within the 4-H Essential Elements. Recommendations are made to leverage youth voice and encourage innovation in 4-H teen programming.https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/906adolescence4-hprogram evaluationneeds assessmentessential elements |
| spellingShingle | Joy R. Lile Elizabeth H. Weybright Pam Watson Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen Programming Journal of Youth Development adolescence 4-h program evaluation needs assessment essential elements |
| title | Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen Programming |
| title_full | Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen Programming |
| title_fullStr | Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen Programming |
| title_full_unstemmed | Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen Programming |
| title_short | Using the 4-H Essential Elements to Evaluate Teen Programming |
| title_sort | using the 4 h essential elements to evaluate teen programming |
| topic | adolescence 4-h program evaluation needs assessment essential elements |
| url | https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/906 |
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