Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
2019
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Teaching , Learning & Education
First Advisor
P. Troy White
Abstract
This study examined the perceptions held by parents living in the urbanized area of Rapid City, South Dakota, to determine if artificial barriers to joining 4-H PYD programs existed. Through snowball sampling methods, nine participants were recruited to engage in semi-structured interviews. Transcripts from the interviews were coded utilizing in vivo and axial coding methods. Four themes emerged from the interviews: characteristics of youth development programs, program promotion through school flyers, barriers to joining youth development programs, and 4-H and its connection to agriculture. The major recommendation for 4-H professionals is to focus on leadership, life skills, and character development when promoting 4-H PYD programs.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
4-H Youth Development Program (U.S.)
4-H clubs.
Youth development.
Parents -- South Dakota -- Rapid City -- Attitudes.
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
52
Publisher
American Society of Agronomy
Recommended Citation
Olson, Matthew Ryan, "Parents in Urbanized Areas and Their Perception of 4-H Youth Development Programs" (2019). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 3161.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/3161
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