Abstract
Using a subjective outcome evaluation method, the current study investigated program implementers’ perceptions of the Tier 1 Program of the community-based P.A.T.H.S. Project in Hong Kong. After completion of the program, 599 program implementers completed a valid and reliable scale (i.e. Form B) to give their ratings on program content, their own performance, and perceived program effectiveness. As expected, most program implementers perceived the program in a favorable way by giving very positive ratings on the three aspects measured in Form B. Grade differences on the ratings were observed, with implementers teaching the senior curriculum held more positive views on program effectiveness than did those teaching the junior curriculum. Similar to previous findings, perceived program content and perceived worker performance predicted program effectiveness. Findings of the present study provide further evidence for the success of the Tier 1 Program of the community-based P.A.T.H.S. Project in Hong Kong.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-26-2017
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1515/ijdhd-2017-7006
Funding Information
The present article and the Project P.A.T.H.S. are financially supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Repository Citation
Shek, Daniel T. L.; Ma, Cecilia M. S.; and Zhu, Xiaoqin, "Evaluation of a Community-Based Positive Youth Development Program in Hong Kong: Views of Program Implementers" (2017). Pediatrics Faculty Publications. 278.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/pediatrics_facpub/278
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Notes/Citation Information
Published in International Journal on Disability and Human Development, v. 16, issue 4, p. 377-385.
©2017 Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Berlin/Boston.
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