| Title: |
The Benefits of FFA Membership as Part of Agricultural Education |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Rose, Chelsea; Stephens, Carrie A.; Stripling, Christopher; Cross, Tim; Sanok, Danielle E.; Brawner, Shelby |
| Source: |
Journal of Agricultural Education. 2016 57(2):33-45. |
| Availability: |
American Association for Agricultural Education. P.O. Box 7607, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education, Raleigh, NC 27695. Web site: http://www.aaaeonline.org |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
13 |
| Publication Date: |
2016 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
High Schools |
| Descriptors: |
Agricultural Education; Agricultural Occupations; High School Students; Career Education; Technical Education; Nonprofit Organizations; Group Membership; Educational Experience; Self Esteem; Self Actualization; Psychological Patterns; Career Development; Student Organizations; Educational Benefits; Statistical Analysis; Student Surveys |
| Geographic Terms: |
Tennessee |
| ISSN: |
1042-0541 |
| Abstract: |
The study sought to identify the benefits of FFA membership based on the fulfillment of three basic human needs: love and belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization. The study focused on the fulfillment of FFA members' basic human needs as defined by Abraham Maslow. The three needs on which this study focused are: love and belonging, self-esteem, and self-actualization. The study found a majority of FFA members' three basic human needs are met due to their involvement in career development events, leadership positions, and other FFA activities. Of all research questions, the highest concentration of members claimed to have a more enjoyable high school experience as a result of their membership in the FFA. Future research should focus on determining how the FFA improves the high school experience. This research could be helpful to other career and technical education organizations and future success within the FFA. Moreover, linking the relevance of meeting Maslow's basic human needs with active participation in student organizations could assist teachers and program advisors as they recruit and retain members. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Number of References: |
19 |
| Entry Date: |
2016 |
| Access URL: |
http://www.jae-online.org/attachments/article/1968/2016-2-03-Rose.pdf |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1123056 |
| Database: |
ERIC |