Parental Experience in 4-H and its Effect on Youth Reenrollment

Authors

• JoLynn Miller, University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow
• Kendra Lewis, University of New Hampshire Cooperative ExtensionFollow
• Jeannette Rea Keywood, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyFollow
• Tim Ewers, University of IdahoFollow
• Kali Trzesniewski, University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow
• Sarah Hensley, University of Florida IFAS

Volume

63

Issue

2

Abstract

Youth experience many benefits from participating in the 4-H program. It is unclear, however, what role parents play in their child’s reenrollment in the program. This study uses data from a multi-year multi-state study of youth retention in 4-H to examine the effects of parental expectations and experience on their intent to reenroll their child after their first year in 4-H. Results show a relationship between parental expectations and experiences on continued involvement. This study can be used to help 4-H programs recruit and retain more youth, as well as by other Extension programs to understand retention issues.

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Recommended Citation

Miller, J., Lewis, K., Keywood, J. R., Ewers, T., Trzesniewski, K., & Hensley, S. (2025). Parental Experience in 4-H and its Effect on Youth Reenrollment. Journal of Extension, 63(2), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.63.02.13