Assessing the Prior Intercultural Experiences, Motivating Factors and Deterrents influencing 4-H Members’ Intention to Participate an International Experience Program

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 25-37
Author(s):  
Melissa Cater ◽  
J. C. Bunch ◽  
Shelli Danjean
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
International Experience ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Intercultural Experience ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Intentions To Participate ◽  
Deterrents To Participation ◽  
Intercultural Experiences

International experience programs (IEPs), such as International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) and other programs employed by U.S Cooperative Extension Programs and international partners, can forge students’ development of a global perspective. The purpose of this study was to determine 4-H members’ prior intercultural experience, perceived motivating factors to participation in an IEP, perceived deterrents to participation in an IEP, and 4-H members’ intentions to participate in an IEP; and to explain 4-H members’ intention to participate in an IEP. Results of this study suggest that 4-H members’ intention to participate in an IEP is predicted by prior intercultural experiences. The effect of prior intercultural experiences is mediated by motivating factors, that is as motivating factors increase, intent increases while reducing the effect of prior intercultural experiences. A recommendation for practitioners to use to bridge the gap between 4-H members and other cultures is to provide varied intercultural experiences in or near the youths’ own community.

The Motivating Role of Positive Feedback in Sport and Physical Education: Evidence for a Motivational Model

2008 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 240-268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Athanasios Mouratidis ◽  
Maarten Vansteenkiste ◽  
Willy Lens ◽  
Georgios Sideridis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Autonomous Motivation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
School Students ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Motivational Model ◽  
Intentions To Participate

Based on self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 2000), an experimental study with middle school students participating in a physical education task and a correlational study with highly talented sport students investigated the motivating role of positive competence feedback on participants’ well-being, performance, and intention to participate. In Study 1, structural equation modeling favored the hypothesized motivational model, in which, after controlling for pretask perceived competence and competence valuation, feedback positively predicted competence satisfaction, which in turn predicted higher levels of vitality and greater intentions to participate, through the mediation of autonomous motivation. No effects on performance were found. Study 2 further showed that autonomous motivation mediated the relation between competence satisfaction and well-being, whereas amotivation mediated the negative relation between competence satisfaction and ill-being and rated performance. The discussion focuses on the motivational role of competence feedback in sports and physical education settings.

scholarly journals Why People Participate in Collaborative Consumption: An Exploratory Study of Motivating Factors in a Latin American Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1936
Author(s):  
Jessica Alzamora-Ruiz ◽  
Carlos Guerrero-Medina ◽  
Myriam Martínez-Fiestas ◽  
Jaime Serida-Nishimura
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Recruitment Strategies ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Collaborative Consumption ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
American Economy ◽  
Significant Factors

In recent decades, collaborative initiatives have become relevant in Latin America, however, the owners of these businesses still face great challenges to mobilize consumers interest. In the research field, many collaborative consumption (CC) researchers have focused on the identification of their predictors; but studies that have explored this phenomenon via motivations perspective are very limited, especially those that focus on the Latin American context. Furthermore, these studies have analyzed on particular consumption activities and consumers with previous experience, restricting the scope of its results. To close this gap, the research has as its purpose the exploration of the motivating factors that best predict the intention to participate in CC activities into one of the three countries with the greatest number of collaborative businesses in the region. The ANOVA and CHAID are applied to a sample of 2080 people. The results reveal that, although enjoyment, sustainability, reputation and economic benefits are significant factors for CC, not all are equally effective in promoting high levels of participation in Latin American context. These findings allow to achieve a better understanding of the collaborative phenomenon, and also they contribute to the development of value proposals and more focused recruitment strategies for potential consumers in the region.

Cooperative Extension and Practicing Anthropology: A Natural Fit

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Jacqueline Comito ◽  
Brandy Case Haub
Keyword(s):  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
State University ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Iowa State University ◽  
Outreach Programs ◽  
Program Objective ◽  
Anthropological Research ◽  
Extension Program ◽  
Real World Problems

Abstract The Cooperative Extension System's mission to “put scientific knowledge into practice” is a natural fit for practicing anthropologists. Two extension anthropologists present their work with the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach programs, Iowa Learning Farms and Water Rocks!, as a case study for how anthropological practice can be used to develop and implement successful extension programs. Added to the conversation is the element of advocacy in anthropological practice, with an examination of how using anthropological research and evaluation methods to understand targeted program audience perspectives better enables practitioners to advocate for environmental improvements and better meet the primary extension program objective of bringing practical, science-based solutions to real world problems.

scholarly journals An Evaluation of Extension Programs to Enhance Water Quality through Nutrient Management in the Urban Landscape

1992 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 245-247
Author(s):  
P. Diane Relf ◽  
David McKissack
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Urban Landscape ◽  
First Year ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Master Gardener ◽  
News Releases ◽  
Quality Program

A mass media water-quality program aimed at changing lawn and garden fertilization practices of homeowners successfully elicited responses from individuals by using local cooperative extension offices and newsletters. Traditional extension media tools, such as radio and news releases, were less successful in eliciting requests for further information. In addition, the program reached more people by transmitting the information in the form of a calendar than it reached in the first year through videotapes and slide sets created for use in public and Master Gardener training.

scholarly journals Intentions to Participate in Carsharing: The Role of Self- and Social Identity

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 2535
Author(s):  
Loes M. Derikx ◽  
Dea van Lierop
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Highly Educated ◽  
Confirmatory Factor ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Urban Contexts ◽  
Intentions To Participate ◽  
Regional Governments

Carsharing is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transportation in many cities around the world. Previous research has revealed that users tend to be young, are highly educated, have high incomes and live in densely populated neighbourhoods. However, this does not explain why people who have similar socioeconomic characteristics do not adopt carsharing when residing in comparable urban contexts. To assess the critical differences between users and non-users of carsharing, the current research uses the theory of planned behaviour as a theoretical framework to analyse how aspects of an individual’s social and self-identity determine their intentions to participate in carsharing. In-person intercept questionnaire data were collected in the Berlin neighbourhoods Schloßstraße, Steglitz and Glasower Straße, Neukölln in the fall of 2019 (N = 216). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modelling were used to analyse the collected data. The model results suggest that having a pro-technology self-identity and negative pro-car identity are significantly associated with the intention to participate in carsharing. These associations are present in both the structural and alternative models. Moreover, both models indicate a negative relationship between individuals’ degree of environmental self-identity and the degree of their pro-car identity. The results suggest that, in order to promote carsharing, regional governments should focus on attracting new users who are currently already using mobility technology. The findings can be used by regional governments to identify potential carsharing users and to specifically target individuals who are likely to be willing to adopt and participate in carsharing.

scholarly journals Explore the World with a Global Education Curriculum

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 116-122
Author(s):  
Julie Tritz ◽  
Tina Cowger ◽  
MaryBeth Bennett ◽  
Richard Fleisher ◽  
Doug Hovatter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Global Education ◽  
Cooperative Extension ◽  
Land Grant ◽  
Extension Programs ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Global Workforce ◽  
Land Grant Institutions ◽  
The World ◽  
Global Systems

Recognizing and celebrating the diversity that exists in our communities has become a central goal of land-grant institutions and cooperative extension programs. This is coupled with the expectation that youth be equipped for a global workforce where they appreciate different world cultures, be able to evaluate global issues and challenges and understand the inter-connectedness of global systems. Given these points, a Global Education Curriculum developed by the WVU Extension Global Education & Engagement Team is presented as a tool to instill a deeper understanding of and appreciation for cultures, people and global issues by youth and the adults who support them.

Emergence of EdTech Products in South Asia

2020 ◽  
pp. 303-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ankit Dhamija ◽  
Richa Sharma ◽  
Deepika Dhamija
Keyword(s):  
South Asia ◽  
South Asian ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Asian Country ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Global Perspective ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Motivating Factors ◽  
Digital Infrastructure

The chapter presents a comparative analysis of the emergence of EdTech companies in South Asia and discovers the motivating factors behind it. It has a global perspective regarding scope of EdTech and then a specific perspective according to South Asian countries. As all the countries in this region fall under developing nations, it is interesting to see how these countries are embracing the education technology, what is the scope of expansion in EdTech sector, what are the encouraging and limiting factors that are promoting or restricting the growth of EdTech in this region. An exploratory and qualitative approach is opted to collect and analyze data related to EdTech growth in South Asia. The findings suggest that, barring India, no other South Asian country has a stable EdTech market. The availability of high-speed internet connectivity, younger population, affordability are the factors that work in favor of India whereas poor digital infrastructure, credibility issues, affordability, and poor student engagement are the reasons for slow EdTech penetration in rest of the countries.

Social Media Effects in Virtual Brand Communities

2020 ◽  
pp. 756-781
Author(s):  
Eric W. K. See-To ◽  
Pablo Alejandre Del Rio ◽  
Kevin K.W. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Online Social Networks ◽  
Social Networking Sites ◽  
Online Communication ◽  
Perceived Usefulness ◽  
Customer Engagement ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Intention To Participate ◽  
Acceptance Model ◽  
Intentions To Participate

Social networking sites (SNSs) such as Facebook and Twitter are emerging as major communication channels for organizations looking for new ways of customer engagement. Although this new scenario is having a massive impact on consumer behavior and marketing strategies, very little is known about users' intentions to participate in online social networks, and the potential benefits that online social interaction could generate. This research presents a new framework integrating the advantages of two well-known approaches, the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) and Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), to understand the intention to participate in the SNSs. The TAM focuses more on volitional factors, while the TPB considers external influences such as social factors. The authors' framework integrates both models, and extended them with two key elements in online communication and E-commerce: privacy and trust. The framework also reflects the effects of interaction between brands and consumers on Facebook and Twitter. The new theoretical framework was tested through two cross-sectional surveys in Facebook and Twitter. The results indicate that high levels of trust, attitude and perceived usefulness can be good indicators of the adoption of a SNS. Individually, Twitter was found to be a powerful word of mouth tool, and Facebook is a good interactive channel. These findings can provide a better picture of how practitioners should develop their strategies in both platforms in order to maximize their potential.

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