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Mississippi State University

2021

Motivation

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The Theoretical Influence Of Praise Given To Teen Leaders At 4-H Camp On Their Feelings Of Contribution And Motivation, Ruth E. Wallace Jun 2021

The Theoretical Influence Of Praise Given To Teen Leaders At 4-H Camp On Their Feelings Of Contribution And Motivation, Ruth E. Wallace

Journal of Human Sciences and Extension

Praise in the context of behavior-specific encouragement, positive reinforcement, and recognition may provide a linkage in positive youth development to teen leaders’ feelings of contribution and motivation at 4-H Camp. Existing literature on praise in academic settings, combined with literature related to positive youth development, organized camping programs, and 4-H, lends credibility to the theory that there is an influence on teen attitudes and participation regarding contributing to their community at 4-H Camp. Practical implications are presented, along with suggestions for future research.