State Assessment of Demographic Data and Youth Development to Advance 4-H Programs
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| Title: | State Assessment of Demographic Data and Youth Development to Advance 4-H Programs |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Scott D. Scheer, Trent Baldwin, Amelia R. Michaels, Julie Fox, Kirk Bloir |
| Source: | Journal of Youth Development. 2022 17(1):175-189. |
| Availability: | Clemson University Press. 116 Sigma Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Tel: 864-656-2278; e-mail: cupress@clemson.edu; Web site: www.clemson.edu/press |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 16 |
| Publication Date: | 2022 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | Youth Programs, Youth Clubs, Community Programs, Program Implementation, Data Use, Demography, Diversity, Inclusion, Socioeconomic Background, Family Structure, Health Behavior, Risk, Age, Race, Poverty, COVID-19, Pandemics |
| Geographic Terms: | Ohio |
| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
| Abstract: | 4-H youth development programs throughout the United States can be planned and delivered more effectively in their states by assessing demographic data and following research-based theories and models of positive youth development. A review of the research literature determined current youth development theories and models to effectively guide statewide 4-H program implementation. A state assessment was conducted for demographic areas of youth population age, race, socioeconomic status, health factors, child poverty (includes parent-guardian job status at the onset of COVID), and household structure. The Ohio 4-H Youth Development program utilized the demographic data to establish goals of becoming more diverse and inclusive. In addition, demographic data points help for targeted recruitment of youth to include families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, household structures, and those with health risks. Finally, implications and conclusions are presented to serve as an illustration for other states to advance their state 4-H programs and practices. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2025 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1474343 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | 4-H youth development programs throughout the United States can be planned and delivered more effectively in their states by assessing demographic data and following research-based theories and models of positive youth development. A review of the research literature determined current youth development theories and models to effectively guide statewide 4-H program implementation. A state assessment was conducted for demographic areas of youth population age, race, socioeconomic status, health factors, child poverty (includes parent-guardian job status at the onset of COVID), and household structure. The Ohio 4-H Youth Development program utilized the demographic data to establish goals of becoming more diverse and inclusive. In addition, demographic data points help for targeted recruitment of youth to include families from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, household structures, and those with health risks. Finally, implications and conclusions are presented to serve as an illustration for other states to advance their state 4-H programs and practices. |
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| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
