Characteristics and Perceptions of 4-H Participants: Gender and Age Differences across Adolescence

Karin Bartoszuk; Brandy A. Randall

Characteristics and Perceptions of 4-H Participants: Gender and Age Differences across Adolescence

Karin Bartoszuk
, Brandy A. Randall

North Dakota State University--Fargo

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Abstract

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

Original language	American English
Journal	Journal of Extension
Volume	49
State	Published - Jun 1 2011

Keywords

4-H
age and gender differences
characteristics of participants
perception of 4-H

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Developmental Psychology

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