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标题：Are Rural 4-Hers More Connected to Their Communities Than Their Non-4-H Counterparts?
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作者：Omolola A. Adedokun ; Mark A. Balschweid
期刊名称：Journal of Extension
印刷版ISSN：0022-0140
电子版ISSN：1077-5315
出版年度：2009
卷号：47
期号：1
出版社：Journal of Extension, Inc.
摘要：The purpose of the research described in this article was to determine if membership in 4-H enhances rural 11th graders' sense of belonging or social connection with their communities. Specifically, the study compared the levels of social connections of 4-Hers with those of their non-4-H counterparts. The results revealed that participation in 4-H programs is an avenue for young people to develop a sense of belonging in their communities. The 4-Hers were more socially connected with their communities than their non-4-H peers. The implications of the results for practice in the field of youth development are discussed.
关键词：social connections ; social networks ; rural youth ; youth organizations ; 4-H