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Youths Perceive Some Improvement in Substance Abuse Prevention Knowledge, Skills, and Assets from Participation in 4-H Health Rocks!
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Reeves, Kane T.; Donaldson, Joseph L.; Naylor, Mitchell; LeBleu, Lisa – Journal of Extension, 2017
The 4-H Health Rocks! curriculum aims to reduce use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and promote healthful lifestyle choices among 8- to 14-year-old youths. A retrospective "post-then-pre" survey of Tennessee participants was aimed at describing the demographic characteristics of participants and investigating respondents'…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Substance Abuse, Prevention, Knowledge Level
The Effects of Age, Gender, and 4-H Involvement on Life Skill Development
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Haas, Bruce E.; Mincemoyer, Claudia C.; Perkins, Daniel F. – Journal of Extension, 2015
The study reported here examined the effects of age, gender, and 4-H involvement in clubs on life skill development of youth ages eight to 18 over a 12-month period. Regression analyses found age, gender, and 4-H involvement significantly influenced life skill development. Results found that females have higher levels of competencies in life…
Descriptors: Extension Education, Youth Programs, Gender Differences, Age Differences
Stakeholder Satisfaction with a 4-H Extension Program for Five- to Eight-Year-Old Children.
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Scheer, Scott D.; Lafontaine, Kenneth R. – Journal of Extension, 1999
A 4-H K-2 program was evaluated by 277 parents, 144 volunteers, and 44 extension agents. These stakeholders believed the program was beneficial and effective in improving children's life skills (self-esteem, making friends, making choices, learning and physical skills). (SK)
Descriptors: Child Development, Children, Extension Education, Program Effectiveness