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  • Chapter 7 - The Application of Social Science in 4-H Youth Development

  • from Part II - Addressing Key Issues in the Well-Being of Children, Youth, and Families
  • Edited by Maria Rosario T. de Guzman, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Holly Hatton, University of Nebraska, Lincoln
  • Book:
    Extension Education and the Social Sciences
    Published online:
    28 March 2024
    Print publication:
    04 April 2024, pp 137-165

  • Summary

    4-H, which is the largest youth organization in the country, has evolved over time. Historically, there has been a disconnect between university-based researchers and practitioners who implement 4-H programs in the field. In part because of this mismatch and because there has been a focus on subject matter content, 4-H as an organization has struggled with articulating the theory of change that underlies its programming. Recent developments in understanding the science of learning and development and recent efforts to translate positive youth development research into practice are promising. Based at land-grant universities, 4-H is well positioned to capitalize on these developments and intentionally apply them in practice. This chapter highlights 4-H programming examples to illustrate developmental principles and concludes with next steps to address challenges and increase alignment with developmental science.