A statewide study conducted in 21 randomly selected
counties with approximately 2,500 youth to examine students' out-of-school
time.
Year Published: 2001
Authors: Kirk Astroth & George Haynes of Montana State
University..
Findings:
Compared to other youth, 4-H youth were more likely than other youth
to-
- Succeed in school, getting more A's than other kids
- Be involved as leaders in their school and the community
- Be looked up to as role models by other kids
- Help others in the community
Also, 4-H youth reported that they are less likely than other youth
to-
- Shoplift or steal
- Use illegal drugs of any kind to get
high
- Ride in a car with someone else who has
been drinking
- Smoke cigarettes
- Damage property for the fun of it
- Skip school or cut classes without permission
How to get a copy of the study results:
Click here for a copy of the 4-H
study results (PDF file)
or for a copy of the research report, contact Kirk Astroth at kastroth@montana.edu.
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