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Perception of Current and Ideal Practices Related to Public Value in Extension
Journal of Extension
  • Laura H. Downey, Mississippi State University
  • Donna J. Peterson, Mississippi State University
  • Nancy K. Franz, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
8-1-2017
Abstract

Extension professionals are increasingly encouraged to engage in practices that can advance the public value movement. It is unclear, however, whether recommended practices related to public value are being adopted. In 2014, 235 Extension professionals at Mississippi State University responded to an organizational capacity survey that included questions on public value practices. Research described here explored discrepancies between current and ideal public value practices among Extension professionals. Paired-samples t-tests revealed statistically significant discrepancies between current and ideal public value practices. The findings can inform efforts by Extension professionals seeking to increase awareness and practices related to public value.

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This article is published as Downey, L., Peterson, D., & Franz, N. (2017). “Perception of Current and Ideal Practices Related to Public Value in Extension.” Journal of Extension, 55(4); 4RIB1. Posted with permission.

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Journal of Extension
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Laura H. Downey, Donna J. Peterson and Nancy K. Franz. "Perception of Current and Ideal Practices Related to Public Value in Extension" Journal of Extension Vol. 55 Iss. 4 (2017) p. 4RIB1
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/nancy_franz/76/