Evaluation of programs for adolescents with greater psychosocial needs: Community-based Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

Tan Lei Shek, Moon Y.M. Law

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)23-31
Number of pages9
JournalInternational Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Feb 2017

Keywords

  • adolescent developmental issues
  • Chinese adolescents
  • client satisfaction
  • Project P.A.T.H.S.
  • subjective outcomes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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