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Rebecca Lynn Radlick1, Petra Svedberg2, Jens M Nygren2
1Norwegian Research Centre, Bergen, Norway.
JMIR Research Protocols
|March 18, 2020
Summary
This study outlines a digitally augmented mentoring program to boost social capital and improve health outcomes for immigrant youth. The protocol details a pilot and randomized controlled trial to assess its effectiveness and implementation.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Digital Health Interventions
Background:
- Significant disparities exist between immigrants and native populations in health, education, and employment.
- Social capital is linked to improved outcomes in these areas.
- Mentoring programs can enhance social capital, but digitally augmented approaches for youth are understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a protocol for evaluating a digitally augmented mentoring program for immigrant youth.
- To assess the program's implementation and effectiveness as a health intervention promoting social capital.
- To outline a two-stage framework: a pilot study for adjustments and a randomized controlled trial (RCT) for efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods approach combining process evaluation and pre-post surveys.
- Surveys will measure social capital and program fidelity.
- Interviews will supplement quantitative data for a comprehensive evaluation.
Main Results:
- Pilot study commencing Fall 2019, with data analysis in Spring 2020.
- Findings from the pilot will inform adjustments for the full-scale RCT.
- The study will provide insights into program fidelity and its relationship with outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Digitally enhanced mentoring offers a promising intervention for immigrant youth.
- Such programs can equip youth with tools to increase social capital and indirectly improve health.
- This protocol contributes novel knowledge on implementing and evaluating digital mentoring initiatives.
Keywords:
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