scholarly journals Evaluation of a community-based positive youth development program in Hong Kong: views of program implementers

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M.S. Ma ◽  
Xiaoqin Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Evaluation Method ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Worker Performance ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Program Content

AbstractUsing a subjective outcome evaluation method, the current study investigated program implementers’ perceptions of the Tier 1 Program of the community-based P.A.T.H.S. Project in Hong Kong. After completion of the program, 599 program implementers completed a valid and reliable scale (i.e. Form B) to give their ratings on program content, their own performance, and perceived program effectiveness. As expected, most program implementers perceived the program in a favorable way by giving very positive ratings on the three aspects measured in Form B. Grade differences on the ratings were observed, with implementers teaching the senior curriculum held more positive views on program effectiveness than did those teaching the junior curriculum. Similar to previous findings, perceived program content and perceived worker performance predicted program effectiveness. Findings of the present study provide further evidence for the success of the Tier 1 Program of the community-based P.A.T.H.S. Project in Hong Kong.

Community-based positive youth development program in Hong Kong: views of the program implementers

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Catalina S.M. Ng ◽  
Moon Y.M. Law
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Satisfaction Scale ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Program Content

Abstract Based on the data collected from the Tier 1 Program of a community-based positive youth development program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) in 2013, the current study explored the perspectives of 634 program implementers who implemented the Tier 1 Program in Hong Kong. Upon the completion of the program, the program implementers responded to a validated client satisfaction scale (Form B). The results showed that the program implementers perceived the program, implementers and benefits of the program in a positive manner. However, there were no differences among perceived program content, implementers and effectiveness across the three grades. Consistent with previous studies, perceived program predicted effectiveness of the program. Nevertheless, program implementers did not predict program effectiveness. Once again, the present findings indicated that the Tier 1 Program was well received by the program implementers.

Evaluation of a community-based positive youth development program based on Chinese junior school students in Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M.S. Ma ◽  
Qiuzhi Xie
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Social Program ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Youth Development Program ◽  
Program Content

Abstract This study investigated students’ evaluations of a positive youth development program entitled Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social program) in Hong Kong. The participants were 19,790 Secondary 1, 2 and 3 students who joined this program at the extension phase of the project. They were required to complete a subjective outcome evaluation form to indicate their perceptions of the program content, instructors, and effectiveness. Results showed that the students evaluated this program positively. Amongst the students in the three grades, Secondary 1 students evaluated the program most favorably whereas Secondary 3 students had the relatively least favorable evaluation. In addition, the program content and instructors accounted for approximately 35% of the variance in program effectiveness. The findings generally imply the successful implementation of this program in the community-based phase.

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 Perceived effectiveness and satisfaction of a community-based positive youth development program: findings based on high school students

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Janet T.Y. Leung ◽  
Moon Y.M. Law ◽  
Kies S.Y. Chan
Keyword(s):  
High School Students ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
School Students ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Program Content

AbstractThis study examined participants’ perceptions of a community-based positive youth development (PYD) program (the Project P.A.T.H.S.) based on the responses of 16,420 junior secondary students who joined the program in 2015. Subjective outcome evaluation approach was adopted to examine the students’ views of program content, program instructors, and program effectiveness. Consistent with previous studies, results showed that students generally perceived the program positively, and positive relationships were found amongst the three domains of evaluation. Multiple regression analyses showed that perceived program content and instructor qualities were significant predictors and could explain 35% of the variance in program effectiveness perceived by the participants. The present findings are basically consistent with previous subjective outcome evaluation findings derived from the school-based and community-based programs of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

Objective Outcome Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program: The Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia M. S. Ma ◽  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Positive Youth Development ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Positive Development ◽  
Program Content ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Objective Outcome

Objective: The present study explored the outcomes of a positive youth development (PYD) program entitled “Project P.A.T.H.S.” based on a total of 12,281 Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. Method: To understand the impact of this program, the study assessed the changes in developmental outcomes using a single group pretest and posttest design. Results: Findings showed that the participants displayed positive changes in PYD attributes, life satisfaction, and thriving after joining the program regardless of the program content. Conclusion: In conjunction with other studies, the study demonstrates the benefits of PYD programs in promoting positive development in Chinese adolescents.

scholarly journals Subjective Outcome Evaluation of a Positive Youth Development Program in Hong Kong: Profiles and Correlates

2010 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 192-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hing Keung Ma ◽  
Daniel T.L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Youth Development ◽  
Subjective Evaluation ◽  
Development Program ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
School Students ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Additional Support

Secondary school students (n = 33,867 from 213 secondary schools) responded to a subjective outcome evaluation form to assess their views of the program, workers (teachers and/or social workers), and perceived effectiveness of the program. Results showed that high proportions of the respondents had positive perceptions of the program and the instructors, and more than four-fifths of the respondents regarded the program as helpful to them. While schools admitting students with different academic abilities and hours did not differ in the subjective outcome evaluation ratings, subjective evaluation ratings for workers were highest, followed by ratings for the program and perceived effectiveness. The present study replicates the previously reported findings and provides additional support for 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.

scholarly journals Subjective outcome evaluation of the community-based P.A.T.H.S Project: views of program implementers

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Janet T.Y. Leung ◽  
Cecilia M.S. Ma ◽  
Jing Wu
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Program Effectiveness ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Tier 2 ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Program Content ◽  
Program Benefits

AbstractThe present study adopted subjective outcome evaluation to examine program effectiveness from the views of implementers (N=375) who implemented the community-based Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong. The results revealed that most of the program implementers were satisfied with the program content, their own performance, and program benefits. In agreement with previous studies, the satisfaction ratings of both program content and implementer performance positively predicted perceived program benefits. Regarding the influences of different program delivery approaches, programs with the “interest-enhancement” (INT) element received a more positive evaluation from implementers than did the programs without that element. For programs with the “work-related” (WORK) element, parental involvement significantly raised implementers’ satisfaction ratings on their own performance. The current findings provided evidence for the effectiveness of the P.A.T.H.S. Tier 2 Program from the perspective of the implementers.

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.

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