An exploratory study of adolescents' motivations for joining and continued participation in a 4-H afterschool program

TitleAn exploratory study of adolescents' motivations for joining and continued participation in a 4-H afterschool program
Year of Publication2006
AuthorsFerrari, TM, Turner, CLA
JournalJournal of Extension
Volume44
Issue4
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.

URLhttps://archives.joe.org/joe/2006august/rb3.php