Abstract
Current literature on youth development supports the theory that out-of-school programming has an effect on youth development. However, little research has been conducted on types of out-of-school programs and comparisons among involvement in various activities in relation to developmental assets. Hence, the purpose of this study was to analyze relationships between students’ participation in out-of-school programs and the development of positive assets. Specifically, this study explored how 4-H participants differ from other students in their attainment of specific assets.
Findings support past research that indicate out-of-school programming is making an impact on the development of youth. Strong differences specific to 4-H participation were not found. Instead, findings indicate that asset development is not the result of one program; rather, it is important to provide a variety of options that ensure a good “fit” for the young person.
Citation
Walahoski, J. and Lodl, K. (2004), "Out-of-School Programming: Assessing the Impact on Asset Development in Young People", Journal of Leadership Education, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 17-26. https://doi.org/10.12806/V3/I1/AB1
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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