What question did this study set out to answer?

To identify gaps in the knowledge base of Extension educators involved in youth development programs.

May 29, 2026Open Access

Predictors of Youth Agents' Knowledge Base

Key Points

To identify gaps in the knowledge base of Extension educators involved in youth development programs.
Survey conducted among county agents in the 1980s
Data analysis focused on training backgrounds and perceived needs
Assessment of alignment between education and the demands of youth programs.
Many educators reported insufficient preparation for youth development roles
Key areas needing more training included youth engagement strategies
Differences noted between disciplines in relation to required knowledge.

Abstract

During the decades of the '70s and '80s, most Extension educators who gave leadership to 4-H youth development programs have been playing catchup.Most frequently trained in technical agriculture or home economics disciplines, some feel that what they needed to know entering the field didn't match their preparation.One 1986 survey of leading county agents indicated that:

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