Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Positive Youth Development Program for Secondary Students in Macau
Joint Authors
Leong, K. M.
Luk, Andrew L.
Au, Annah M. L.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
A well-tested comprehensive Chinese positive youth development program (Project P.A.T.H.S.) developed in Hong Kong has been modified and adapted for use in Macau.
This program aims to help adolescent school children develop positively and to be better prepared for their future.
The present study investigated the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of “P.A.T.H.S.” for Secondary 2 students of two pilot schools.
Since there were “repeating” and “transferring” students joining the program, the effectiveness of the program on these particular groups of participants was also examined.
The subjective outcome evaluations including participants' perceptions of the program, program instructors, benefits from the program, and overall satisfaction were positive.
Although the longitudinal data from the objective outcome evaluation did not show any notable improvement, the overall effect of the program was found to be positive to the new comers in the junior secondary years.
The existing evaluation findings suggest that the Secondary 2 program is especially effective to those newly joining the program.
In view of the paucity of youth studies in Macau, the present study can contribute to evidence-based youth work and provide baseline data for the program to be evaluated in the Secondary 3 periods in the future.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Luk, Andrew L.& Leong, K. M.& Au, Annah M. L.. 2012. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Positive Youth Development Program for Secondary Students in Macau. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485897
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Luk, Andrew L.…[et al.]. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Positive Youth Development Program for Secondary Students in Macau. The Scientific World Journal No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485897
American Medical Association (AMA)
Luk, Andrew L.& Leong, K. M.& Au, Annah M. L.. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Positive Youth Development Program for Secondary Students in Macau. The Scientific World Journal. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-485897
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-485897