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标题：Engagement in Extension Professional Associations: Tennessee Extension Professionals' Attitudes and Perceptions
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作者：Justin Thomas ; Christopher T. Stripling ; Carrie A. Stephens 等
期刊名称：Journal of Extension
印刷版ISSN：0022-0140
电子版ISSN：1077-5315
出版年度：2018
卷号：56
期号：2
出版社：Journal of Extension, Inc.
摘要：We sought to determine Extension agents' attitudes and perceptions related to Tennessee Extension professional associations. We conducted one-on-one interviews with association members and nonmembers and used a thematic analysis method to analyze the results. Themes common to members and nonmembers were (a) networking and connection, (b) value, and (c) membership costs. Member-only themes included (a) awards and (b) motivation to join. Nonmember-only themes included (a) lack of information and understanding of function and (b) recruitment. Recommendations for practice and future research revolve around motivation, effective recruitment, professional development, networking, and awards. Our findings and recommendations may serve as guiding elements for others evaluating Extension professional associations.
关键词：professional associations ; professional association membership ; Extension professional associations