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¹Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Dr Tiffany) and the Department of Human Development and the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (Ms Exner-Cortens and Dr Eckenrode).

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Summary

A new scale, the Tiffany-Eckenrode Program Participation Scale (TEPPS), effectively measures quality participation in after-school programs for adolescents. This validated tool assesses personal development, voice, safety, and community engagement, enhancing youth well-being research.

Keywords:

HIV risk reduction adolescent sexual health factor analysis participation positive youth development

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Adolescent Health and Development
Program Evaluation
Youth Engagement Studies

Background:

After-school programs significantly impact adolescent health and well-being.
Measuring the quality of youth participation in these programs is currently limited.
A validated instrument is needed to assess quality program engagement.

Purpose of the Study:

To validate a new 20-item scale, the Tiffany-Eckenrode Program Participation Scale (TEPPS).
To assess the psychometric properties of the TEPPS in urban youth.
To provide a reliable measure for the quality of adolescent participation in after-school settings.

Main Methods:

Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were employed.
The study sample comprised urban youth in community-based after-school programs.
The TEPPS was correlated with existing program participation measures.

Main Results:

Factor analyses supported a four-subscale structure for the TEPPS: Personal Development, Voice/Influence, Safety/Support, and Community Engagement.
The TEPPS demonstrated strong validity and reliability.
Correlations confirmed the scale's relationship with established participation metrics.

Conclusions:

The Tiffany-Eckenrode Program Participation Scale (TEPPS) is a valid and reliable instrument.
The TEPPS can be used to measure the quality of adolescent participation in after-school programs.
This validated scale will aid in understanding and improving youth engagement in community programs.