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  • Youth Development
  • Community Health
  • Program Evaluation

Background:

  • Growing demand for structured physical activity and sport programs for female youth to promote positive development.
  • Need for empirical evaluation of such programs to ensure optimal youth thriving.
  • Focus on utilization-focused evaluation for practical application of findings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To understand successes and challenges in year two of the 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' program.
  • To assess the impact of adaptations made from the first year's evaluation.
  • To inform improvements in community-based programming for female youth.

Main Methods:

  • Utilization-focused evaluation approach.
  • Qualitative data collection through interviews with youth participants and program leaders.
  • Thematic analysis to identify key themes and sub-themes.

Main Results:

  • Theme 1: Applying lessons learned significantly impacts program effectiveness.
  • Theme 2: Continuous implementation of successful strategies is crucial.
  • Theme 3: Ongoing challenges require attention for sustained success.

Conclusions:

  • Program adaptations based on prior evaluation feedback were perceived positively.
  • Understanding successes, challenges, and adaptations is key to improving program delivery.
  • This evaluation provides insights for enhancing community-based life skills programs for female youth.