Demographic indicators of persistence among intermediate 4-H members in Iowa

Abstract

One purpose of the 4-H program is to create a long-term educational experience in which young people want to continue to be involved from year to year. Previous research has focused on retention within the 4-H program, but this study looked at 4-H participation from a new perspective-persistence. The purpose of this study was to explore the demographic characteristics that predict persistence among intermediate 4-H members in Iowa. The study