Got Dating: Outcomes of a Teen 4-H Relationship Retreat

Authors

  • Naomi Brower Utah State University
  • Stacey MacArthur Utah State University
  • Kay Bradford Utah State University
  • Clint Albrecht Utah State University
  • Jolene Bunnell Utah State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/jyd.2012.156

Abstract

To support youth in developing healthy relationships, state and county staff collaborated to offer a statewide overnight teen retreat to teach health relationship skills. Evaluation of 64 youth participants from rural and urban counties found significant increases in posttest knowledge of relationship skills for both male and female youth. Youth also reported that the content was very helpful and worth repeating. Program success may be attributed to addressing the interesting and needed subject of dating relationships as well as involvement of state ambassador and collegiate 4-H members as teachers. Implications and replication suggestions are outlined.

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Published

2012-03-01

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Program & Practice Articles