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Rural Hispanic Youths' Perceptions of Positive Youth Development Experiences
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Goedeken, Jill A.; Xia, Yan; Durden, Tonia; de Guzman, Maria Rosario T. – Journal of Extension, 2016
An exploratory study examined rural Latino youths' perceptions regarding positive youth development (PYD), particularly related to aspects such as the definition of PYD, potential benefits of PYD, and motivations for participating in PYD activities. A total of 28 self-identified Hispanic youths participated in focus groups. Findings suggest that…
Descriptors: Rural Youth, Hispanic Americans, Youth Programs, Extension Education
Influence of 4-H Horse Project Involvement on Development of Life Skills
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Anderson, K. P.; Karr-Lilienthal, L. – Journal of Extension, 2011
Four-H horse project members who competed in non-riding horse contests were surveyed to evaluate the influence of their horse project participation on life-skill development. Contests in which youth competed included Horse Bowl, Demonstrations, Public Speaking, and Art. Youth indicated a positive influence on both life-skill development and horse…
Descriptors: Middle Schools, Youth, Horses, Skill Development
Who's the Real Teacher?
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Collins, Olivia P. – Journal of Extension, 1986
Describes a study of 4-H adolescents' perceptions about life skills development through 4-H and the influences on this process. Research methodology is described, and students' perceptions of family members' influence and 4-H's influence are examined. Implications for extension are discussed. (CT)
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Elementary Secondary Education, Extension Education, Family Influence