Abstract
Results of a study aimed at determining the factors affecting the level of inclusiveness of youth voice in the decision-making process of the 4-H youth development program are discussed in this paper. State and field level 4-H professionals identified potential factors which affect youth voice in the decision-making process. The information gathered was utilized to identify the degree to which youth voice was incorporated in the decision-making process, to better understand how to suit youth’s needs, identify promising practices, and diagnose barriers towards fostering youth voice within the 4-H youth development program. This feature article presents the findings of the study, and discusses potential ramifications and remedies.
Recommended Citation
Tarifa, Todd; Machtmes, Krisanna; Fox, Janet; and Johnson, Earl
(2009)
"Factors Affecting Youth Voice in Decision-Making
Processes within Youth Development Programs,"
Journal of Youth Development: Vol. 4:
Iss.
4, Article 4.
Available at:
https://open.clemson.edu/jyd/vol4/iss4/4
