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Interim evaluation of the project P.A.T.H.S.: findings based on different datasets
1Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong. daniel.shek@polyu.edu.hk
Thescientificworldjournal
|June 6, 2012
Summary
This study evaluated the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) in Hong Kong. Findings indicate high implementation quality and effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program.
Area of Science:
- Adolescent Psychology
- Program Evaluation
- Educational Interventions
Background:
- The Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) is a key initiative aimed at adolescent development.
- Understanding the implementation and effectiveness of such programs is crucial for evidence-based practice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To conduct an interim evaluation of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.
- To assess the implementation details and perceived effectiveness of the program.
Main Methods:
- Quantitative analysis of eight datasets collected between 2006 and 2009.
- Data collection through face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews, and self-completed questionnaires.
- Involved 378 randomly selected schools in Hong Kong.
Main Results:
- A majority of program workers perceived positive student responses to the Tier 1 Program.
- Workers also reported that the program was beneficial to the students.
- Implementation quality of the Tier 1 Program was assessed as high.
Conclusions:
- The interim evaluation supports a high implementation quality for the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.
- The findings provide evidence for the program's effectiveness in the Hong Kong context.
