A national survey of FFA member's self-perceived leadership skills /
The intent of this study was to develop an FFA Member ofilm Inc. Leadership Model. The specific objectives for this study were first to determine the selected demographic characteristics of the FFA Washington Leadership Conference participants who represent FFA members from throughout the United Sta...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | The intent of this study was to develop an FFA Member ofilm Inc. Leadership Model. The specific objectives for this study were first to determine the selected demographic characteristics of the FFA Washington Leadership Conference participants who represent FFA members from throughout the United States. Secondly, to determine the impact of previous leadership training and activities on FFA members' self-perceived leadership skills in the areas of leadership, decision-making, working in groups, understanding self, and communication. The final objective was to ascertain the combination of demographic characteristics and previous leadership training that, in combination, creates strong self-perceptions in an FFA members' ability to lead, make decisions, work in groups, understand self and communicate. The target population for this study consisted of leaders in the FFA located throughout the United States. The accessible population consisted of those FFA members who attended one of three sessions of the seven weeks of the Washington Leadership Conference during the summer of 1997. 2,086 FFA members attended the Washington Leadership Conference; the convenience sample included 277 respondents. The conclusions of this study found that the most influential demographic characteristics were size of high school and hometown location, rural or non-rural. Other influential variables were plans following high school, gender, FFA chapter size and level of involvement. Length of membership in the FFA was not an influential factor. Female FFA members, with plans to attend a 4-year college, from a large high school and/or chapter with high levels of involvement tended to have the strongest self- perceptions of their abilities. As a result of this study it is recommended that FFA advisors evaluate their programs in order to facilitate increased involvement by all members. FFA members need to experience leadership roles through activities and officer positions. The FFA also needs to refocus on those students with plans other than attendance at a 4-year collage- these students are not as confident in their abilities as are FFA members who plan to attend a 4-year college. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Agricultural Education". |
| Physical Description: | xiii, 109 leaves ill. + 28 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 74-77). |