4-H Membership Recruitment/Retention Problems: A Meta-Analysis of Possible Causes and Solutions
Reference Type | Journal Article |
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Year of Publication |
2011
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Contributors |
Author:
Lynndell Newby Author: Jeff Sallee |
Journal |
Journal of Youth Development
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Volume |
6
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Issue |
4
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Pagination |
37 - 46
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Date Published |
01/2011
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ISBN |
2325-4017
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Abstract |
As the largest youth organization in the United States, the opportunity for 4-H to be a positive influence on America’s youth has never been greater. 4-H not only has a mandate to serve the needs and interests of young people today, but to provide a life experience that will enrich their lives and enable them to succeed in whatever path they so choose. 4-H has struggled with recruitment and member retention of certain age groups, especially teenage members. Researchers have sought to determine why youth do not join or drop out of 4-H. This article reviews that literature and summarizes the findings and possible solutions to this important issue. 4-H programs have found simple and innovative methods to retain 4-H members. |
URL |
https://jyd.pitt.edu/ojs/jyd/article/view/163
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