scholarly journals Positive Youth Development Programs Targeting Students with Greater Psychosocial Needs: A Replication

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 261-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tak Yan Lee ◽  
Daniel T.L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
School Social Workers ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Volunteer Training ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Adventure Based Counseling

The Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) targets adolescents with greater psychosocial needs, and the related programs were designed and implemented by school social workers. After completion of the Tier 2 Program (Secondary 1 Level), 9,931 participants in 212 schools responded to the Subjective Outcome Evaluation Form (Form C) in order to assess their views of the program, workers, and perceived effectiveness of the program. Based on the consolidated reports submitted by the agencies to the funding body, the research team aggregated the consolidated data to form a “reconstructed” overall profile on the perceptions of the program participants. Four major types of program were identified, including programs based on the adventure-based counseling approach (n = 58), programs concentrating on volunteer training and services (n = 31), programs offering both adventure-based counseling and volunteer training activities (n = 91), and other programs with different foci (n = 32). Results showed that high proportions of the respondents had positive perceptions of the programs and the workers, and over four-fifths of the respondents regarded the program as helpful to them. The present study provides support for the effectiveness of the Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong for the Full Implementation Phase.

scholarly journals Positive Youth Development Programs Targeting Students with Greater Psychosocial Needs: Subjective Outcome Evaluation

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 73-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Tak Yan Lee ◽  
Rachel C.F. Sun ◽  
Daniel W.M. Lung
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Volunteer Training ◽  
Implementation Phase ◽  
Experimental Implementation ◽  
Adventure Based Counseling

The Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) targets adolescents with greater psychosocial needs, and the related programs were designed and implemented by school social workers. After completion of the Tier 2 Program, 2,173 students in 52 schools responded to the Subjective Outcome Evaluation Form (Form C), assessing their views of the program, instructors, and perceived effectiveness of the program. Based on the consolidated reports submitted by the agencies to the funding body, the research team aggregated the consolidated data to form a “reconstructed” overall profile of the perceptions of the program participants. Four major types of program were identified, including programs based on the adventure-based counseling approach (N = 8), programs concentrated on volunteer training and services (N = 7), programs incorporating both adventure-based counseling and volunteer training elements (N = 30), and other programs with different foci (N = 7). Results showed that high proportions of the respondents had positive perceptions of the programs and the instructors, and roughly four-fifths of the respondents regarded the program as helpful to them. The present study provides support for the effectiveness of the Tier 2 Program of P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong for the experimental implementation phase.

scholarly journals Helping Adolescents with Greater Psychosocial Needs: Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program

2008 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 575-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Rachel C. F. Sun
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Volunteer Training ◽  
Training Activities

The Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes), designed and implemented primarily by school social workers, attempts to help adolescents with greater psychosocial needs. After completion of the Tier 2 Program in the Full Implementation Phase (2006/07 school year), 10,255 Secondary 1 students in 207 schools responded to the Subjective Outcome Evaluation Form (Form C) to assess their views of the program, instructors, and perceived effectiveness of the program. 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. Pearson correlation analyses showed that perceptions of the program and instructors were significantly correlated with perceived effectiveness of the program. Participants who joined volunteer training activities generally had higher global subjective outcome evaluation scores than did participants who attended programs without volunteer training activities.

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 Findings: Factors Related to the Perceived Effectiveness of the Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S.

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 250-260 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M.S. Ma
Keyword(s):  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Volunteer Training ◽  
Training Activities ◽  
Adventure Based Counseling ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Counseling Approach

After completion of the Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes), 8,489 participants in 196 schools responded to the Subjective Outcome Evaluation Form (Form C) to assess their views of the program, program workers, and perceived effectiveness of the program. Four major program elements were identified, including programs based on the adventure-based counseling approach (n = 48), programs concentrated on volunteer training and services (n = 44), programs with both the adventure-based counseling approach and volunteer training activities (n = 63), and other programs with different foci (n = 41). Descriptive statistics showed that the respondents had positive perceptions of the program, workers, and benefits of the program. Perceived qualities of the program and the program workers were positively associated with perceived effectiveness of the program. Multiple regression analysis revealed that perceived qualities of the program, but not the program workers, predicted perceived effectiveness of the program. The theoretical and practical implications of the findings are discussed.

Positive youth development programs for adolescents with greater psychosocial needs: evaluation based on program implementers

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Catalina S.M. Ng ◽  
Moon Y.M. Law
Keyword(s):  
Youth Development ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Youth Development Programs ◽  
Alternative Perspective

Abstract As program implementers’ views are seldom included in program evaluation and there are few related studies in different Chinese communities, this study examined the perceptions of the program implementers who implemented the Tier 2 Program of the P.A.T.H.S. Program in Hong Kong. The Tier 2 Program was designed to promote the development of adolescents with greater psychosocial needs. In the community-based P.A.T.H.S. Project, 400 program implementers completed a subjective outcome evaluation form (Form D) for program implementers. Consistent with the previous findings, program implementers generally held positive views towards the program, implementers, and program effectiveness and their views towards these three domains did not differ across grades. In line with the hypotheses, perceived program quality and perceived implementer quality predicted program effectiveness. The present findings provided an alternative perspective showing that the Tier 2 Program was well received by the program implementers and they regarded the program to be beneficial to the program participants.

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 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 Evaluation of a community-based positive youth development program for adolescents with greater psychosocial needs: views of the program participants

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M.S. Ma ◽  
Moon Y.M. Law ◽  
Zoe Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Evaluation Tool ◽  
School Students ◽  
Community Based

AbstractThe present study attempted to investigate the perceptions of Chinese secondary school students with greater psychosocial needs of the Tier 2 Program in the community-based phase of P.A.T.H.S. Project in Hong Kong (n=4245). Using a subjective outcome evaluation tool (Form C), the results revealed that a great majority of the students held positive attitudes toward the program, implementers and the effectiveness of the program. Also, the three domains of the program (“program quality”, “implementer quality” and “program effectiveness”) were significantly associated with each other. In line with previous findings, both program content and program implementer quality were significant predictors of program effectiveness. The current findings further reinforce the thesis that the community-based Tier 2 programs of the P.A.T.H.S. Project are effective in promoting the holistic development of adolescents with greater psychosocial needs in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Subjective Outcome Evaluation and Factors Related to Perceived Effectiveness of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Lu Yu ◽  
Vicky Y. T. Ho
Keyword(s):  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Psychosocial Needs ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Program Type ◽  
Academic Year

Based on a sample of 24,457 participated students, the present study investigated participants' subjective evaluation of the Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in the 2009/2010 academic year. Participants generally held positive views toward the Tier 2 Program and program instructor and perceived the program to be beneficial to their development. Programs involving adolescents alone were evaluated more positively than programs involving parents and/or teachers. Students' grade and program type did not show significant impact on participants' subjective evaluation of the project. Consistent with previous reports, perceived effectiveness of the program was significantly predicted by students' perceptions about the program and program instructor. These findings provide further support that the Tier 2 Program is effective in promoting positive development among adolescents with greater psychosocial needs.

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