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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2010
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4-H Made Me a Leader: A College-Level Alumni Perspective of Leadership Life Skill Development
Anderson, Jessica; Bruce, Jacklyn; Mouton, Lauren
Journal of Leadership Education, v9 n2 p35-49 Sum 2010
The purposes of this qualitative study were to determine the contribution of 4-H experiences to leadership life skill development of college-level 4-H alumni and to determine the effect of those skills on collegiate alumni's desire to continue involvement in 4-H. The research methods included semi-structured interviews. Major findings of the study noted that the interviewees' 4-H experiences positively contributed to leadership life skill development, closely following the pattern of the four essential elements which serve as the foundation of 4-H programming. Also identified was a strong desire of college-level 4-H alumni to continue their participation with 4-H. Recommendations include specifically targeting this generation of alumni for greater utilization because of their strong desire to stay connected.
Descriptors: Leadership Training, Extension Education, Skill Development, Alumni, College Students, Student Attitudes, Semi Structured Interviews, Educational Experience, Group Membership, National Organizations, Leadership, Interpersonal Relationship, Self Esteem, Mastery Learning, Prosocial Behavior, Qualitative Research, Responsibility, Outcomes of Education
Association of Leadership Educators. e-mail: Jole@aged.tamu.edu; Web site: http://leadershipeducators.org/page-1014283
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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