Intentional self-regulation and participation in 4-H programs: Individual and contextual bases of positive youth development and contribution

Reference Type Thesis
Year of Publication
2010
Author
Degree
M.A.
University
Tufts University
Thesis Type
Master's thesis
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Abstract

Utilized 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development to examine relations with between adolescents' self-regulation skills (selection, optimization and compensation). Results indicate that duration of time spent in a 4-H program interacted with optimization to predict adolescents' contributions to community. Suggestions for future research are made.