Factors and characteristics associated with reenrollment and dropout of younger first year 4-H members in selected West Virginia counties

This study's objective was how to determine the factors and characteristics which are associated with the reenrollment and the dropout of younger first year 4-H members in Ritchie County and eight other counties in West Virginia and to determine possible implications for organization, personnel, and curriculum decisions from the findings of their study. Findings show that 4-H club program may increase reenrollment percentages of first year 4-H members by making some program adjustments. These adjustments are discussed.