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Quantitative evaluation of the revised training program Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

Daniel T L Shek1, Florence K Y Wu

  • 1Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, PR China. daniel.shek@polyu.edu.hk

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
|September 11, 2012
PubMed
Summary

The Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes (P.A.T.H.S.) training program effectively equipped 812 participants with essential knowledge, attitudes, and skills for implementation.

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Area of Science:

  • Adolescent development
  • Social program evaluation
  • Educational psychology

Background:

  • The extension phase of Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong aimed to evaluate its training effectiveness.
  • A 20-hour training program, blending e-learning and interactive sessions, was delivered to potential implementers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a subjective outcome evaluation of the P.A.T.H.S. training workshops.
  • To assess participant perceptions of the training content, trainers, and overall program arrangements.
  • To determine if participants acquired necessary knowledge, attitudes, and skills for program implementation.

Main Methods:

  • A subjective outcome evaluation was performed using data from 812 participants.
  • The internal consistency of the evaluation form was verified.

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  • Quantitative analysis of participant responses was conducted to gauge perceptions and skill acquisition.

    • Main Results:

    • The evaluation form demonstrated strong internal consistency.
    • Participants reported favorable perceptions of the training program's content, trainers, and logistics.
    • A significant majority of participants felt they gained relevant knowledge, positive attitudes, and practical skills.

    Conclusions:

    • The revised P.A.T.H.S. training program is effective in enhancing participants' capacity for program implementation.
    • Positive participant feedback suggests the training successfully imparts necessary competencies.
    • The findings support the continued use and refinement of the P.A.T.H.S. training model.