Impact assessment of the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program /
Purpose The purpose of this study was to generate defensible data showing the positive effects of Texas 4-H. A secondary purpose was to determine if the level of effectiveness varied based on selected demographics. A third purpose was to interpret the data generated to give a baseline for the cur...
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| Format: | Thesis Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Purpose The purpose of this study was to generate defensible data showing the positive effects of Texas 4-H. A secondary purpose was to determine if the level of effectiveness varied based on selected demographics. A third purpose was to interpret the data generated to give a baseline for the current program and indicate areas for improvement. Methodology The study utilized a quantitative research model. The measurement device used in this study utilized an ex post facto approach to collect data. Frequency counts were utilized to measure responses in the areas of self-worth, sense for importance of community service, skills related to decision making and planning, and sense of belonging and peer acceptance. T-test and comparisons of means were used to determine differences between age, gender, and member's community size. Population The population was community club 4-H members in 44 Texas counties during 1998-99. During 1998-99, there were 997,000 4-H members in Texas. Approximately 12%, or 80,000 were enrolled in community clubs. Member's age ranged from nine to nineteen. Sample A modified cluster sampling technique was utilized using the county as the sampling unit. Counties were selected using a random number table. A list of all counties of the state were stratified by urban or rural. Forty-four Texas counties were randomly selected for inclusion. Members from community clubs within these counties were surveyed. Major Findings Frequency counts and percentages exceeding a 90% favorable response for the majority of study questions indicate that Texas 4-H excels in promoting feelings of self-worth in members, instills the importance of community service, teaches members skills in decision making and planning, and contributes to a member's sense of belonging and peer acceptance. 2. Urban and rural children involved in community 4-H clubs have similar levels of life skills gained. 3. Boys have less of an appreciation for community service activities. 4. Girls felt more strongly that 4-H provided a safe environment to try new things. 5. Four-H members 13 years of age and younger have less recognition of the skills they are gaining through 4-H. |
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| Item Description: | Vita. "Major Subject: Agricultural Education". |
| Physical Description: | xi, 125 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm. Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilm Inc. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (leaves 92-96). |