Qualitative evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: focus groups based on Secondary 3 program implementers

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-252
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Social Programs ◽  
School Year ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Research Findings

Abstract Ten focus groups comprising 42 program implementers recruited from 10 schools were conducted to evaluate the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 3) of Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs) in the 2008/09 school year. Results showed that a majority of the program implementers used positive descriptors and metaphors to represent the program and they perceived that the program benefited the program participants in various psychosocial domains. In conjunction with the previous research findings, the present study provides further support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S.

scholarly journals Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. Based on the Perceptions of the Program Participants

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. 2254-2263 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Tak Yan Lee ◽  
Andrew Siu ◽  
Ching Man Lam
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Rater Reliability ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Tier 1

Qualitative evaluation was carried out to understand the perceptions of the students participating in the Tier 1 Program of the P.A.T.H.S. Project. Five focus groups based on 43 students recruited from four schools were conducted to generate qualitative data to evaluate the program. With specific focus on how the informants described the program, results showed that the descriptors used were mainly positive in nature. When the informants were invited to name three metaphors that could stand for the program, the related metaphors were basically positive in nature. Finally, the program participants perceived many beneficial effects of the program in different psychosocial domains. Intra- and inter-rater reliability analyses revealed that the coding of the positive or negative nature of the responses was reliable. The present study provides qualitative support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in promoting holistic development in Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Qualitative Evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S.: An Integration of Findings Based on Program Participants

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Rachel C. F. Sun
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
Beneficial Effects ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Tier 1

An integration of the qualitative evaluation findings collected in different cohorts of students who participated in Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) (n=252students in 29 focus groups) was carried out. With specific focus on how the informants described the program, results showed that the descriptions were mainly positive in nature, suggesting that the program was well received by the program participants. When the informants were invited to name three metaphors that could stand for the program, positive metaphors were commonly used. Beneficial effects of the program in different psychosocial domains were also voiced by the program participants. The qualitative findings integrated in this paper provide further support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S. in promoting holistic development in Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: An Integration of Findings Based on Program Implementers

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Interrater Reliability ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Data Analyses ◽  
Tier 1

An integration of the qualitative evaluation findings collected from program implementers conducting the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) in different years (n=177participants in 36 focus groups) was carried out. General qualitative data analyses utilizing intra and interrater reliability techniques were performed. Results showed that the descriptors used to describe the program and the metaphors named by the informants that could stand for the program were generally positive in nature. Program participants also perceived the program to be beneficial to the development of the students in different psychosocial domains. The present study further supports the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong based on the perspective of the program implementers.

scholarly journals Focus Group Evaluation from the Perspective of Program Implementers: Findings Based on the Secondary 2 Program

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 992-1002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Rachel C. F. Sun ◽  
Christina Y. P. Tang
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
Group Evaluation ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Research Findings

Nine focus groups comprising 23 program implementers recruited from nine schools were conducted to evaluate the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 2 Program) of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes). Qualitative findings showed that a majority of the program implementers regarded the program as beneficial to the program participants in different psychosocial domains. The program implementers also described the program positively and positive metaphors were used to represent the program. In conjunction with the previous research findings, the present study provides further support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S. in promoting holistic development among Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong.

Program implementers’ evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong: a study based on different cohorts

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 213-222 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Pik Fong Tsui
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Secondary Data Analysis ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
School Year ◽  
Tier 1

Abstract A total of 216 schools participated in the Tier 1 Program (Secondary 1, 2 and 3 levels) of Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) in the 2008/09 school year. Based on the subjective outcome evaluation findings collected from students and instructors in each grade, the program implementers wrote down five conclusions in their reports. Utilizing secondary data analysis, the conclusions in the reports were further analyzed. Results showed that most of the conclusions concerning perceptions of the program, instructors and effectiveness of the program were positive in nature. There were also conclusions indicating difficulties encountered and recommendations for improvement. The result of the present study is consistent with previous studies using the same method as well as using other evaluation means for the same grades. The findings suggest that the Tier 1 Program is well received by the stakeholders and the program is effective in promoting the holistic development of adolescents.

scholarly journals Subjective Outcome Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Extension Phase) Based on the Perspective of Program Implementer

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Lu Yu
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
Program Success ◽  
School Year ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Program Content ◽  
Additional Support

A total of 231 schools participated in the Project P.A.T.H.S. in 2009/2010 school year. After completion of the Tier 1 Program, subjective outcome evaluation data were collected from 3,259 program implementers. Based on the consolidated data with schools as units, results showed that participants had positive perceptions of the program, implementers, and benefits of the program. More than four-fifth of the implementers regarded the program as helpful to the program participants. Multiple regression analyses revealed that perceived qualities of the program and the program implementers predicted perceived effectiveness of the program. Similar to previous studies, compared to implementers’ perception about their performance, the perceived program content appeared to be a stronger predictor of program success. The present study provides additional support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

Subjective outcome evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: findings based on different datasets

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Cecilia M.S. Ma ◽  
Christina Y.P. Tang
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
School Year ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Additional Support

Abstract A total of 216 schools participated in the Project P.A.T.H.S. in the 2008/2009 school year. After completion of the Tier 1 Program, subjective outcome evaluation data were collected from 3274 program implementers. Based on the consolidated data with schools as units, results showed that participants had positive perceptions of the program, implementers and benefits of the program. More than four-fifths of the implementers regarded the program as helpful to the program participants. Multiple regression analysis revealed that perceived qualities of the program and the program implementers predicted perceived effectiveness of the program. Grade differences were not significant, except in the perception of the program for the Secondary 1 and Secondary 3 programs. The present study provides additional support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

Evaluation of project P.A.T.H.S. by the program implementers: findings based on the extension phase

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 415-423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T.L. Shek ◽  
Rachel C.F. Sun
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Hong Kong ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression ◽  
Outcome Evaluation ◽  
Perceived Effectiveness ◽  
Subjective Outcome ◽  
School Year ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Additional Support

Abstract A total of 236 schools participated in the Project P.A.T.H.S. in the 2010/2011 school year. After completion of the Tier 1 Program, subjective outcome evaluation data were collected from 3275 program implementers. Based on the consolidated findings based on schools as units, results showed that participants had positive perceptions of the program, implementers, and benefits of the program. More than four-fifths of the implementers regarded the program as helpful to the program participants. Multiple regression analysis revealed that perceived qualities of the program and the program implementers predicted perceived effectiveness of the program. Grade differences were not significant. The present study provides additional support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

scholarly journals Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Findings Based on Focus Groups with Student Participants

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 691-703 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel T. L. Shek ◽  
Catalina S. M. Ng
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Chinese Adolescents ◽  
Holistic Development ◽  
Specific Focus ◽  
Tier 1 ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Positive Program

This paper reports a qualitative evaluation study conducted to explore the perceptions of students who joined the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. A total of 92 students were randomly selected to participate in 10 focus groups, which provided qualitative data for the study. With specific focus on how the informants described the program, the descriptors used were primarily positive; the metaphors named by the informants that could stand for the program were basically positive. Program participants also perceived the program to be beneficial in different psychosocial domains. The present study lends further support to the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in promoting holistic development in Chinese adolescents.

Taking Financial Literacy Downtown: Leveraging Community Partnerships to Increase Communication of Essential Financial Information in an Urban Area

2021 ◽  
pp. 001312452110638
Author(s):  
Lindsay Neuberger ◽  
Deborah A. Carroll ◽  
Silvana Bastante ◽  
Maeven Rogers ◽  
Laura Boutemen
Keyword(s):  
Focus Groups ◽  
Urban Communities ◽  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Community Partnerships ◽  
Wealth Accumulation ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Financial Outcomes ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Credit Scores ◽  
Priority Populations

Financial illiteracy is a systemic issue across the country, especially among lower-income individuals in urban communities. This low level of financial literacy often leads to higher levels of debt, lower credit scores, less wealth accumulation, and poor retirement planning. Increasing financial literacy in these priority populations can be effective in combatting some of these negative financial outcomes. This study emerged from a partnership between community organizations in a large urban metropolitan area and scholars from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. Guided by formative research principles, this manuscript reports on research findings derived from several focus groups with community members. These focus groups helped to identify existing perceived financial knowledge levels, categorize barriers to enhancing financial literacy, and illuminate potentially pathways to effective financial literacy program development.

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