4-H calculating consumer project: Its effect on members' knowledge, attitude and behavior

The purpose of this quasi-experimental study was to assess the impact of the 4-H calculating consumer project on 4-H members' knowledge of consumer practices, their attitudes regarding consumer practices, and their adoption of positive consumer practices. A stratified-random sample of 19 4-H clubs composed of 399 boys and girls, 12 to 15 years of age was randomly assigned to the control group and the experimental group. The research designed utilized pretest and a three month follow-up. Data analysis showed no significant difference in pretest scores between control and experimental groups in knowledge, attitude, and practice adoption. Volunteer commitment level was similar for all volunteer project leaders. The positive effects of the project materials remained significant three months following the conclusion of instruction.