Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines
The study investigated youth–adult engagement (YAE) in community-based agriculture projects and the link to positive youth development outcomes among the 4-H youth of Bicol, Philippines. Guided by the theoretical perspectives of the Typology of Youth Participation and Empowerment model and positive...
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Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
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| author | Pasiona, Sonny Lapitan, Aileen |
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| description | The study investigated youth–adult engagement (YAE) in community-based agriculture projects and the link to positive youth development outcomes among the 4-H youth of Bicol, Philippines. Guided by the theoretical perspectives of the Typology of Youth Participation and Empowerment model and positive youth development (PYD), the research employed an exploratory, sequential, mixed-methods design, with key informant interviews, focus group discussions and a mixedmode survey among 154 youth from 10 Philippine 4-H clubs. Results showed a high level of YAE, constituted by high composite scores for three YAE dimensions: youth involvement, adult involvement and youth– adult interaction. Findings reflect a pluralistic type of participation where there is shared control among the 4-H youth and adults over decision-making in planning and implementing agri-based projects. Furthermore, the study also showed high levels of perceived PYD outcomes (competence, confidence, connection, character, caring and contribution) describing their overall 4-H experience. Performing an ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis confirmed that YAE is a significant predictor of PYD outcomes. Hence, enhancing the three dimensions of YAE yields improved PYD outcomes among the 4-H youth. Adult support through moral, financial and technical aspects was found to be a critical enabler for youth participation in agri-based projects. The study provides program and policy insights on youth as agri-food system actors and presents a case of 4-H clubs as a platform for enhancing the youth’s sociopsychological skills, social capital and sense of appreciation of and contribution to agriculture, among other factors. |
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| spelling | CGSpace1370812024-01-05T00:25:45Z Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines Pasiona, Sonny Lapitan, Aileen youth agriculture research The study investigated youth–adult engagement (YAE) in community-based agriculture projects and the link to positive youth development outcomes among the 4-H youth of Bicol, Philippines. Guided by the theoretical perspectives of the Typology of Youth Participation and Empowerment model and positive youth development (PYD), the research employed an exploratory, sequential, mixed-methods design, with key informant interviews, focus group discussions and a mixedmode survey among 154 youth from 10 Philippine 4-H clubs. Results showed a high level of YAE, constituted by high composite scores for three YAE dimensions: youth involvement, adult involvement and youth– adult interaction. Findings reflect a pluralistic type of participation where there is shared control among the 4-H youth and adults over decision-making in planning and implementing agri-based projects. Furthermore, the study also showed high levels of perceived PYD outcomes (competence, confidence, connection, character, caring and contribution) describing their overall 4-H experience. Performing an ordinary least squares (OLS) regression analysis confirmed that YAE is a significant predictor of PYD outcomes. Hence, enhancing the three dimensions of YAE yields improved PYD outcomes among the 4-H youth. Adult support through moral, financial and technical aspects was found to be a critical enabler for youth participation in agri-based projects. The study provides program and policy insights on youth as agri-food system actors and presents a case of 4-H clubs as a platform for enhancing the youth’s sociopsychological skills, social capital and sense of appreciation of and contribution to agriculture, among other factors. 2023-10-10 2024-01-04T12:47:17Z 2024-01-04T12:47:17Z Presentation https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137081 en Limited Access Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture Pasiona, Sonny; Lapitan, Aileen. 2023. Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines. Presentation. Presented at the CGIAR GENDER Conference 'From Research to Impact: Towards just and resilient agri-food systems', New Delhi, India, 9-12 October 2023. Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture |
| spellingShingle | youth agriculture research Pasiona, Sonny Lapitan, Aileen Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines |
| title | Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines |
| title_full | Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines |
| title_fullStr | Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines |
| title_full_unstemmed | Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines |
| title_short | Youth-adult engagement in agri-food systems: A mixed- methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4-H clubs of Bicol, Philippines |
| title_sort | youth adult engagement in agri food systems a mixed methods inquiry on positive youth development in 4 h clubs of bicol philippines |
| topic | youth agriculture research |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/137081 |
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