scholarly journals Evaluation of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S.: Secondary Data Analyses of Conclusions Drawn by the Program Implementers

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 22-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Tier 1

The Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) is a curricula-based positive youth development program. In the experimental implementation phase, 52 schools participated in the program. Based on subjective outcome evaluation data collected from the program participants (Form A) and program implementers (Form B) in each school, the program implementers were invited to write down five conclusions based on an integration of the evaluation findings (N = 52). The conclusions stated in the 52 evaluation reports were further analyzed via secondary data analyses in this paper. Results showed that most of the conclusions concerning perceptions of the Tier 1 Program, instructors, and effectiveness of the programs were positive in nature. There were also conclusions reflecting the respondents’ appreciation of the program. Finally, responses on the difficulties encountered and suggestions for improvements were observed. In conjunction with the previous evaluation findings, the present study suggests that the Tier 1 Program was well received by the stakeholders and the program was beneficial to the development of the program participants.

scholarly journals Secondary Data Analyses of Subjective Outcome Evaluation Findings of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 2101-2111 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Rachel C.F. Sun
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Secondary Analyses

The Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) is a positive youth development program in Hong Kong. After completion of the program, program implementers were required to draw five conclusions based on the subjective outcome evaluation findings collected from the program participants and implementers as reported in the evaluation report. Secondary analyses of the data collected from 48 schools that had joined the Secondary 3 program showed that most of the conclusions concerning perceptions of the program, instructors, and effectiveness of the program were positive in nature. There were also conclusions indicating strengths and possible improvement of the program. The present findings are consistent with the previous findings that suggest that the Project P.A.T.H.S. is well received by the stakeholders and the program is beneficial to the development of Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Subjective Outcome Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Qualitative Findings Based on the Experiences of Program Participants

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 686-697 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Rachel C. F. Sun
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Additional Support

A total of 52 schools participated in the Experimental Implementation Phase of the Project P.A.T.H.S. After completion of the Tier 1 Program, 8,057 students responded to a Subjective Outcome Evaluation Form (Form A) to assess their views of the program, instructors, and perceived effectiveness of the program. Based on the schools' evaluation reports, results of secondary data analyses on four open-ended questions showed that: (a) students felt that they had learned things at the personal, interpersonal, familial, and societal levels; (b) they appreciated the program design, instructors' performance, learning process, and program effectiveness; (c) they generally had positive comments on instructors’ attitude and teaching process; and (d) they made some suggestions on how the program and its implementation could be improved. The present study, based on qualitative data of subjective outcome evaluation, provides additional support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Secondary Data Analyses of Conclusions Drawn by the Program Implementers of a Positive Youth Development Program in Hong Kong

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 238-249 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew M. H. Siu ◽  
Daniel T.L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Student Groups ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Study Results

The Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) is designed for adolescents with significant psychosocial needs, and its various programs are designed and implemented by social workers (program implementers) for specific student groups in different schools. Using subjective outcome evaluation data collected from the program participants (Form C) at 207 schools, the program implementers were asked to aggregate data and write down five conclusions (n = 1,035) in their evaluation reports. The conclusions stated in the evaluation reports were further analyzed via secondary data analyses in this study. Results showed that the participants regarded the Tier 2 Program as a success, and was effective in enhancing self-understanding, interpersonal skills, and self-management. They liked the experiential learning approach and activities that are novel, interesting, diversified, adventure-based, and outdoor in nature. They also liked instructors who were friendly, supportive, well-prepared, and able to bring challenges and give positive recognition. Most of the difficulties encountered in running the programs were related to time constraints, clashes with other activities, and motivation of participants. Consistent with the previous evaluation findings, the present study suggests that the Tier 2 Program was well received by the participants and that it was beneficial to the development of the program participants.

scholarly journals A Case Study on the Implementation of a Positive Youth Development Program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) in Hong Kong: Learning from the Experimental Implementation Phase

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 1047-1062
Author(s):  
Tak Yan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Incremental Change ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Tier 1

This investigation of the implementation of a positive youth development program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) was part of a large study undertaken comprehensively to explore how effective the Tier 1 Program was in practice and how the results can shed light on future developments. Utilizing a case study approach, individual and focus group interviews were conducted in 2007 to examine the factors that influence the process and quality of implementation of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. The focus of this study was on how the implementers of a school made use of the experience gained in the Experimental Implementation Phase (EIP) in 2005/06 to improve the program implementation quality in the Full Implementation Phase (FIP) in 2006/07. Results showed that the program implementation in the FIP was generally high and the program was well received by the implementers. Factors that facilitated the implementation of the program were identified, including the adoption of an incremental change strategy, the incorporation of the program into both formal and informal curricula, positive perceptions of the program among staff and agency social workers, sufficient school administrative support, excellent cooperation between the school and the social work agency, presence of a dedicated school contact person and instructors who engaged themselves in continuous quality improvement of the implementation, and an emphasis on application of what had been learned. Difficulties encountered by the school in the process of implementation were also observed. Based on the present findings, key process variables that facilitate or impede the implementation of positive youth development programs are discussed. Implications for future program implementation are also discussed.

Positive youth development program targeting students with greater psychosocial needs: Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Rachel C.F. Sun ◽  
Pik Fong Tsui
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
First Year ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Experimental Implementation

Abstract The Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. targets adolescents with greater psychosocial needs. Based on subjective outcome evaluation data collected from 2173 participants recruited in 52 schools, 257 conclusions were reported by the program implementers in the evaluation reports. These conclusions were further analyzed via secondary data analyses. Although most of the conclusions concerning perceptions of the Tier 2 Program, instructors, and program effectiveness were positive in nature, there were also conclusions on the difficulties encountered and suggestions for improvements. Consistent with the previous evaluation findings, the present study suggests that the Tier 2 Program was well received by different stakeholders and the program was beneficial to the development of the program participants in the first year of the Experimental Implementation Phase.

scholarly journals Subjective Outcome Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Different Cohorts of Students

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M. S. Ma
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
School Year ◽  
Units Of Analysis ◽  
Junior Secondary ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Program Content

The project P.A.T.H.S. is an indigenously developed positive youth development program in Hong Kong. In the extension phase (2009/2010 school year), subjective outcome evaluation data were collected from 231 schools involving 89,068 participants after completion of the curricula-based Tier 1 Program. With schools as the units of analysis, results showed that participants generally had positive perceptions of the program content and implementers, with over four-fifth of the participants regarded the program as helpful to them. There were some significant grade differences in the subjective outcome evaluation findings, although the related effect size was not strong. Multiple regression analyses revealed that program content and program implementers predicted perceived effectiveness of the program. The present study suggests that irrespective of cohorts, students in the junior secondary years perceived the program to be beneficial to them.

scholarly journals Secondary Data Analyses of Subjective Outcome Evaluation Data Based on Nine Databases

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Program Implementation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Evaluation Data ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
School Based ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Tier 1

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) in Hong Kong by analyzing 1,327 school-based program reports submitted by program implementers. In each report, program implementers were invited to write down five conclusions based on an integration of the subjective outcome evaluation data collected from the program participants and program implementers. Secondary data analyses were carried out by aggregating nine databases, with 14,390 meaningful units extracted from 6,618 conclusions. Results showed that most of the conclusions were positive in nature. The findings generally showed that the workers perceived the program and program implementers to be positive, and they also pointed out that the program could promote holistic development of the program participants in societal, familial, interpersonal, and personal aspects. However, difficulties encountered during program implementation (2.15%) and recommendations for improvement were also reported (16.26%). In conjunction with the evaluation findings based on other strategies, the present study suggests that the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. is beneficial to the holistic development of the program participants.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program for Adolescents with Greater Psychosocial Needs: Integrated Views of Program Implementers

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 1890-1900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M. S. Ma ◽  
Rachel C. F. Sun
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Program Improvement ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
School Social Workers ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Youth Development Program

To help adolescents with greater psychosocial needs, the Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) was designed and implemented by school social workers and teachers. Based on subjective outcome evaluation data collected from the program participants (n = 2,542) in 49 schools, program implementers were invited to write down five conclusions based on an integration of the evaluation findings. With reference to 245 conclusions included in the 49 evaluation reports, secondary data analyses showed that most of the conclusions concerning perceptions of the Tier 2 Program, instructors, and program effectiveness were positive. In addition, difficulties encountered and recommendations for program improvement were highlighted. In conjunction with previous evaluation findings, the present study suggests that the Tier 2 Program was well received and was perceived to be beneficial to the development of adolescents with greater psychosocial needs.

scholarly journals Subjective Outcome Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Findings Based on the Perspective of the Program Participants

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 47-55 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Hing Keung Ma
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Funding Body ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Additional Support

A total of 52 schools (n = 8679 students) participated in the experimental implementation phase of the project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes). After completion of the Tier 1 Program, students were invited to respond to the Subjective Outcome Evaluation Form (Form A) to assess their views of the program, instructors, and perceived effectiveness of the program. Based on the consolidated reports submitted by the schools to the funding body, the research team aggregated the consolidated data to form a “reconstructed” overall profile on the perceptions of the program participants. Results showed that high proportions of the respondents had positive perceptions of the program and the instructors, and roughly four-fifths of the respondents regarded the program as helpful to them. The present study provides additional support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the P.A.T.H.S. Project in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Subjective Outcome Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Qualitative Findings Based on the Experiences of Program Implementers

2007 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 1024-1035 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Rachael C. F. Sun
Keyword(s):  
Program Implementation ◽  
Program Design ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Design Program ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Self Development

A total of 52 schools participated in the experimental implementation phase of the project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes). After completion of the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 1 level), 344 teachers and social workers responded to the Subjective Outcome Evaluation Form (Form B), assessing their views of the program and their own performance. Qualitative data analyses based on the schools' evaluation reports showed that the program implementers had enhanced knowledge and skills, learned to establish instructor-student relationships and cooperate with colleagues, and fostered self-development. The workers also appreciated the program philosophy and values, program design and resources, process of implementation, interaction between instructors and students, and program effectiveness. The findings also revealed that the workers encountered difficulties in the program implementation and they also made suggestions on how the program design, program arrangement, manpower deployment, and support for the program implementation could be improved.

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