The Circle of Courage in Practice: The 4-H Club Study1

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TitleThe Circle of Courage in Practice: The 4-H Club Study1
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsKress, C
JournalReclaiming Children and Youth
Volume12
Issue1
Pagination27
Date Published2003
ISBN10895701
KeywordsBelonging, Courage, Gratitude, Independence, Positive youth development, Youth
Abstract

Research conducted at Cornell University evaluated the impact of youth development programming, which includes the Circle of Courage elements. The results of the study showed statistically significant differences in the process of youth development, which is positively influenced in multiple ways by 4-H Club membership when membership includes these key elements: belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity.