Parental Experience in 4-H and its Effect on Youth Reenrollment

Authors

JoLynn Miller, University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow
Kendra Lewis, University of New Hampshire Cooperative ExtensionFollow
Jeannette Rea Keywood, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Rutgers, The State University of New JerseyFollow
Tim Ewers, University of IdahoFollow
Kali Trzesniewski, University of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesFollow
Sarah Hensley, University of Florida IFAS

Volume

63

Issue

2

DOI

10.34068/joe.63.02.13

Abstract

Youth experience many benefits from participating in the 4-H program. It is unclear, however, what role parents play in their child’s reenrollment in the program. This study uses data from a multi-year multi-state study of youth retention in 4-H to examine the effects of parental expectations and experience on their intent to reenroll their child after their first year in 4-H. Results show a relationship between parental expectations and experiences on continued involvement. This study can be used to help 4-H programs recruit and retain more youth, as well as by other Extension programs to understand retention issues.

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Recommended Citation

Miller, J., Lewis, K., Keywood, J. R., Ewers, T., Trzesniewski, K., & Hensley, S. (2025). Parental Experience in 4-H and its Effect on Youth Reenrollment. The Journal of Extension, 63(2), Article 13. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.63.02.13