Subjective Outcome Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S. (Extension Phase) Based on the Perspective of Program Implementer

Abstract

A total of 231 schools participated in the Project P.A.T.H.S. in 2009/2010 school year. After completion of the Tier 1 Program, subjective outcome evaluation data were collected from 3,259 program implementers. Based on the consolidated data with schools as units, results showed that participants had positive perceptions of the program, implementers, and benefits of the program. More than four-fifth of the implementers regarded the program as helpful to the program participants. Multiple regression analyses revealed that perceived qualities of the program and the program implementers predicted perceived effectiveness of the program. Similar to previous studies, compared to implementers' perception about their performance, the perceived program content appeared to be a stronger predictor of program success. The present study provides additional support for the effectiveness of the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong.

Subjective outcome evaluation of the community-based P.A.T.H.S Project: views of program implementers

“…On the other hand, objective and subjective outcome evaluation methods were employed to focus on answering questions like whether or not the intended program goals and objectives have been met, as well as whether or not the program is effective and efficient [18]. The existing evaluation studies have verified the success of the school-based programs by revealing high implementation quality, less problematic behaviors and enhanced positive psychosocial constructs in student participants, and high satisfaction ratings from different stakeholders [19][20][21].…”

“…The Tier 1 Program is a curricula-based program attempting to promote the development of all junior secondary school students in Hong Kong. On the other hand, Tier 2 Program targets students with greater psychosocial needs in behavioral, emotional, or social domains that take up nearly one-fifth of the population [19]. Adopting the subjective outcome evaluation method, the present study focused on the effectiveness of the Tier 2 Program implemented in the year 2015.…”