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ERIC Number: EJ1366955
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1042-0541
EISSN: EISSN-2162-5212
How Do I Get There from Here? An Evaluation of 4-H Influence on Participant Career Trajectories
Megan L. Powell; Kevan W. Lamm; D. Barry Croom; L. Rochelle Sapp
Journal of Agricultural Education, v63 n3 p197-215 2022
4-H provides unique opportunities for youth to experience new things and prepare for their future. The purpose of this study was to examine how 4-H has influenced participant career trajectories. Data were collected using the Delphi method to produce a list of 70 unique items. There were 46 of 70 items that received 90-100% consensus in the final round of the process. A constant comparative method analysis identified six emergent themes having had the most influence of participant career trajectories: relationships, personal development, leadership development, life skills, civic engagement, and college and career preparation. The research provides a foundation of critical touchpoints which may impact participants' career trajectories. Additionally, specific recommendations for applying the results in 4-H and other youth development programs are provided.
American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: https://jae-online.org/
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Georgia
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