@article{541, author = {Theresa M. Ferrari and Cassie LuAnn Turner}, title = {An exploratory study of adolescents' motivations for joining and continued participation in a 4-H afterschool program}, abstract = {

Study of seven youth. Youth mentioned feelings of comfort, safety and connectedness within the program as a reason for remaining a program member. They also mentioned the fun they had and friends they had made within the program, and opportunities to learn new life skills and to develop empathy and maturity.

}, year = {2006}, journal = {Journal of Extension}, volume = {44}, url = {https://archives.joe.org/joe/2006august/rb3.php}, language = {eng}, }