ERIC Number: EJ953752
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jun
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Characteristics and Perceptions of 4-H Participants: Gender and Age Differences across Adolescence
Bartoszuk, Karin; Randall, Brandy A.
Journal of Extension, v49 n3 Article 3FEA6 Jun 2011
The study reported here examined 367 adolescent 4-H participants in terms of demographic, psychological, behavioral, and relational characteristics, as well as their perceptions and experiences in 4-H. Overall, participants scored high on all outcome variables except having a diverse population in their club. Older participants were more optimistic, participated in more deviant behaviors, and were more satisfied with their 4-H experiences in comparison to younger participants. In comparison to boys, girls appeared to be healthier in regards to psychological characteristics, positive behaviors, and relationships with peers and other adults and were more satisfied with their 4-H experiences. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Psychological Characteristics, Adolescents, Age Differences, Participant Characteristics, Gender Differences, Adolescent Attitudes, Demography, Behavioral Objectives, Student Experience, Predictor Variables, Extension Education, Behavior Change, Youth Programs, Daily Living Skills, Interaction, Peer Relationship, Intergenerational Programs
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
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Language: English
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