Transforming potential program implementers in professional development: The project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

Eunice P.Y. Yim; Tan Lei Shek; Rachel C.F. Sun

doi:10.1515/ijamh-2013-0041

Transforming potential program implementers in professional development: The project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong

Eunice P.Y. Yim
, Tan Lei Shek
, Rachel C.F. Sun

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2 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

High quality pre-implementation professional training is the cornerstone for successful implementation of positive youth development programs. A qualitative evaluation study was conducted to understand the experiences of the potential program implementers of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong. The findings showed that participants highly valued the learning experiences acquired from the training program, particularly in the areas of knowledge acquisition and personal growth. Participants who benefited from these dimensions developed attitudes and skills that are desirable for the implementation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. Implications about the conditions that are conducive to the P.A.T.H.S. training program in promoting knowledge, skills acquisition, retention, application, and generalization are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	433-440
Number of pages	8
Journal	International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health
Volume	25
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2013-0041
Publication status	Published - 1 Dec 2013

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

positive youth development
Project P.A.T.H.S
reflective-participatory approach
training
transformative learning

ASJC Scopus subject areas

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

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