4‑H Efforts toward Demographic Representation, 1980-2025: A State-of-the-Art Review (Part 1)
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| Title: | 4‑H Efforts toward Demographic Representation, 1980-2025: A State-of-the-Art Review (Part 1) |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Jeremy Elliott‑Engel, Jeff Wayne Howard |
| Source: | Journal of Youth Development. 2026 21(2):1-33. |
| 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: | 34 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Information Analyses |
| Descriptors: | Youth Programs, Youth Clubs, Literature Reviews, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Individual Needs, Race, Ethnicity, Disabilities, Migrants, Institutionalized Persons, LGBTQ People, Geographic Location, At Risk Persons, Disproportionate Representation, Program Evaluation, Program Effectiveness, Access to Education |
| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
| Abstract: | This state-of-the-art review synthesizes 45 years of scholarship (1980-2025) to assess how effectively the 4-H program has worked to serve a demographically representative youth population. Drawing on academic and gray literature (n=99) sources, the review traces 4-H's evolution from its segregated land grant origins to contemporary efforts focused on access, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It documents progress in culturally responsive programming and national diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) initiatives while highlighting persistent disparities in participation and benefit distribution. The review identifies effective strategies, enduring structural barriers, and areas where research and practice remain limited, offering a comprehensive foundation for understanding 4-H's current status and future directions. This study is presented in two parts, with the implications and discussions reported in Part 2 (see Elliott-Engel & Howard, 2026). |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 20260101 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1517693 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | This state-of-the-art review synthesizes 45 years of scholarship (1980-2025) to assess how effectively the 4-H program has worked to serve a demographically representative youth population. Drawing on academic and gray literature (n=99) sources, the review traces 4-H's evolution from its segregated land grant origins to contemporary efforts focused on access, equity, inclusion, and belonging. It documents progress in culturally responsive programming and national diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) initiatives while highlighting persistent disparities in participation and benefit distribution. The review identifies effective strategies, enduring structural barriers, and areas where research and practice remain limited, offering a comprehensive foundation for understanding 4-H's current status and future directions. This study is presented in two parts, with the implications and discussions reported in Part 2 (see Elliott-Engel & Howard, 2026). |
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| ISSN: | 2325-4009 2325-4017 |
