The Impact of Experiential Learning Overseas on Kenyan Women Farmers
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Date
2023
Authors
Shileche, Anne
VanLeeuwen, Charlene
VanLeeuwen, John
Walton, Colleen
Kathuri-Ogola, Lucy
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Publisher
University of Georgia
Abstract
Abstract
A multipartner agricultural and nutrition project was implemented in
Kenya between 2015 and 2018. This study examined the impact of the
international learning and research project on the emotional and civic
engagement status of 43 Kenyan women farmers receiving agricultural
and nutrition interventions, comparing this group to a control group.
Some project women experienced higher emotional worthlessness in the
short term but less worry in the long term in comparison to the control
group women. Project women also had higher overall civic engagement
levels after the 3-year project compared to the control group women.
Our results demonstrate that experiential learning has advantages and
disadvantages for overseas communities. For community benefits,
research and learning projects should be a partnership with community
members.
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Keywords
civic engagement, emotional well-being, experiential learning abroad, postintervention evaluation, smallholder farmers
Citation
Shileche, A., VanLeeuwen, C., VanLeeuwen, J., Walton, C., & Kathuri-Ogola, L. (2023). The Impact of Experiential Learning Overseas on Kenyan Women Farmers. Journal of Higher Education Outreach and Engagement, 27(1).