The Real World
Presenters
• Bob McNary, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, University of Missouri, Jasper county
• Renee McKee, State 4-H Program Leader, Purdue University, Indiana 4-H
• Laura Bossaer, State PYD Research Leader, University of Tennessee
PYD Research Partners
Bob McNary, 4-H Youth Development Specialist, Jasper County, Missouri
4-H Study Researcher – Waves 5, 6, and 7
JASPERCOUNTY
PYD Research PartnersRenee McKee, State 4-H Program Leader, Purdue University, Indiana
Laura Bossaer, State PYD Research Leader,University of Tennessee
The 4-H Study of Positive Youth DevelopmentIn 2007, Missouri joined the 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. This national study, sponsored by National 4-H Council, included 4793 4-H and non 4-H youth from 34 states. In 2008, 296 youth in Missouri took part in the survey. Many of Missouri’s results were consistent with the findings at the national level.
4-H’ers have more leadership experiences
4-H’ers make better choices
4-H’ers want to complete more education
4-H’ers expect to complete more education
Youth Attitudes Towards Science and Technology
Thank you to 4-H faculty who surveyed students.
4-H Participation Makes a Difference
1.9848
4.0346*
1.3275
1.8477*
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Grades 8-9 Grades 10-11
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Non 4-H4-H
n=71 n=77Statistically significant differences: * p<.05
Risk behaviors include smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, using drugs, and bullying.
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Grades 8-9 Grades 10-11
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Non 4-H4-H
n=74 n=78Statistically significant differences: * p<.05
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5.93 6.09*
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Grades 8-9 Grades 10-11
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Non 4-H4-H
n=73 n=78Statistically significant differences: * p<.05
5.65
4.74*
5.91 5.98*
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Grades 8-9 Grades 10-11
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Non 4-H4-H
n=74 n=78Statistically significant differences: * p<.05
1.61*
2.04*
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Non 4-H
4-H
n=86
Statistically significant differences *p<.05
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1.78*
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Non 4-H
4-H
n=79
Statistically significant differences *p<.05
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0.24*
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0.73*
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Grades 8-9 Grades 10-11
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Non 4-H
4-H
n=71 n=79
Statistically significant differences *p<.05
Girls
Whole group
Female 4-H’ers do better in subjects related to science
Female 4-H’ers are more likely to take science courses after high school
SET programs increase 4-H’ers interest in science
Program Evaluation vs. Research
“Program evaluation is the systematic collection of information about the activities, characteristics, and outcomes of programs to make judgments about the program, improve program effectiveness, and/or inform decisions about future programming.”
Michael Quinn Patton
Program Evaluation vs. Research
Evaluation Purposes• Answer questions about
the program to assist in decision making and improve program effectiveness.
• Decision oriented• Supports actions
Audrey Laszewkihttp://www.uwex.edu/ces/flp/conference/documents/Laszewski_EvalData.pdf
Research Purposes:• Answer questions of
theoretical interest without regard to the immediate needs of the people or organization.
• Conclusion oriented• Aims to produce
knowledge and truth.
WHICH CAME FIRST??