Abstract
Modeling after the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong, Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. Project was implemented in mainland China in 2011. With initial success, the project was further expanded to more schools after strengthening the training programs. In this chapter, we discuss the lessons learned from this positive youth development (PYD) program in mainland China after one decade. Besides, we outline several issues for the development and implementation of PYD programs in China. These include responding to different needs of Chinese adolescents, theorydriven and evidence-based PYD programs, promoting inter-disciplinary collaboration, stepping up training programs for teachers, focusing on program implementation quality, multi-method evaluation of program outcomes, and promoting long-term sustainability of the PYD programs. Finally, we highlight the possible program development and research directions on PYD programs in China.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Positive Youth Development |
Subtitle of host publication | The Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. Project in Mainland China |
Publisher | Nova Science Publishers Inc |
Pages | 137-156 |
Number of pages | 20 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9798886973242 |
ISBN (Print) | 9798886972825 |
Publication status | Published - 28 Oct 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine