Factors Affecting Teen Involvement in Pennsylvania 4-H Programming

Authors

• Bart E. Gill, Texas A&M UniversityFollow
• John C. Ewing, The Pennsylvania State UniversityFollow
• Jacklyn A. Bruce, North Carolina State UniversityFollow

Volume

48

Issue

2

Abstract

The study reported here determined the factors that affect teen involvement in 4-H programming. The design of the study was descriptive and correlational in nature. Using a purposive sampling procedure, a survey questionnaire was distributed to all (N=214) 4-H members attending the 4-H State Leadership Conference. The major findings of the study aligned of previous research and showed that parents have a great influence on their children's choices within 4-H. Additionally, the results of the study show that the 4-H members are experiencing the opportunity to lead meetings and organize events.

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Recommended Citation

Gill, B. E., Ewing, J. C., & Bruce, J. A. (2010). Factors Affecting Teen Involvement in Pennsylvania 4-H Programming. Journal of Extension, 48(2), Article 7. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.48.02.07