Qualitative Evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S.: An Integration of Findings Based on Program Participants
An integration of the qualitative evaluation findings collected in different cohorts of students who participated in Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) (n=252 students in 29 focus groups) was carried out. With specific focus on how the informants des...
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| description | An integration of the qualitative evaluation findings collected in different cohorts of students who participated in Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) (n=252 students in 29 focus groups) was carried out. With specific focus on how the informants described the program, results showed that the descriptions were mainly positive in nature, suggesting that the program was well received by the program participants. When the informants were invited to name three metaphors that could stand for the program, positive metaphors were commonly used. Beneficial effects of the program in different psychosocial domains were also voiced by the program participants. The qualitative findings integrated in this paper provide further support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S. in promoting holistic development in Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6f240c3c4e7b4e2cb207d538c1d0bb6f2025-08-20T03:34:05ZengWileyThe Scientific World Journal1537-744X2012-01-01201210.1100/2012/528483528483Qualitative Evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S.: An Integration of Findings Based on Program ParticipantsDaniel T. L. Shek0Rachel C. F. Sun1Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong KongFaculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong KongAn integration of the qualitative evaluation findings collected in different cohorts of students who participated in Project P.A.T.H.S. (Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programmes) (n=252 students in 29 focus groups) was carried out. With specific focus on how the informants described the program, results showed that the descriptions were mainly positive in nature, suggesting that the program was well received by the program participants. When the informants were invited to name three metaphors that could stand for the program, positive metaphors were commonly used. Beneficial effects of the program in different psychosocial domains were also voiced by the program participants. The qualitative findings integrated in this paper provide further support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of Project P.A.T.H.S. in promoting holistic development in Chinese adolescents in Hong Kong.http://dx.doi.org/10.1100/2012/528483 |
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| title | Qualitative Evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S.: An Integration of Findings Based on Program Participants |
| title_full | Qualitative Evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S.: An Integration of Findings Based on Program Participants |
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| title_short | Qualitative Evaluation of Project P.A.T.H.S.: An Integration of Findings Based on Program Participants |
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