Evaluation of programs for adolescents with greater psychosocial needs: Community-based Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong
Author(s)
Law, Moon Yee Man
Author(s)
Shek, D. T. L.
Date Issued
2016
Publisher
De Gruyter
Journal
International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
Volume
29
Issue
1
Start page
23
End page
31
Abstract
This study examined the perceptions of the Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social programmes) among Chinese secondary school students displaying greater psychosocial needs. Results showed that participants held positive views of program qualities, implementer qualities, as well as the perceived effectiveness of the program. Significant grade differences in terms of various indicators of satisfaction related to program qualities, implementer qualities, and program effectiveness were found. Correlation analyses showed that there were significant inter-relationships amongst program qualities, implementer qualities and program effectiveness. In line with the predictions, both program qualities and implementer qualities were significant predictors of perceived program effectiveness. The present study provides support for the perceived effectiveness of the Tier 2 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in the community-based project context.
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