USDA funded national study
of a cross-section of adults.
The sample included: 710 former 4-H members;
743 former members of other youth organizations; 309 non-participants
in youth organizations.
Year Published: 1986
Authors: Howard Ladewig and John K.
Thomas of Texas A&M University.
Telephone interviews conducted during fall
of 1985 examined basic competencies, coping, and contribution (helping
others) type life skills learned as youth and related them to later
adult civic participation.
Findings:
4-H alumni and participants of other youth
programs were more alike than non-participants on demographic characteristics,
skills learned, what they thought was the most useful experience
in youth programs (connecting with other people in the organization)
and opportunities for challenges and responsibilities offered by
the organizations. However, 4-H alumni tended to be significantly
more involved as adults (e.g. regular attendance, membership, and
holding office) in community activities than other groups.
How to get a copy of the study results:
Not available.
- Please contact Mary Marczak
for a hard copy: marcz001@umn.edu.
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