Factors that influence 4-H club membership retention in West Virginia

TitleFactors that influence 4-H club membership retention in West Virginia
Year of Publication2005
AuthorsHartley, DC
DegreeM.S.
UniversityWest Virginia University
Thesis TypeMaster's thesis
Abstract

The purpose of the study was to determine retention rates among youth enrolled in West Virginias 4-H youth programs and to identify characteristics or trends associated with 4-H club membership retention. Population of the study consisted of youth who were members in 2002, 2003 and 2004 using an ex post facto research design. Variables explored were: county, age, gender, grade in school, years in 4-H and projects attempted. Years of club membership were higher than the mean of the individuals that dropped out of the program.