Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Narrative Findings Based on Focus Groups with Participating Students

Daniel T.L. SHEK; Li LIN

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Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Narrative Findings Based on Focus Groups with Participating Students

Daniel T.L. SHEK^*, Li LIN

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Abstract

Twenty-nine focus groups comprising 252 participating students were conducted to evaluate the Tier 1 Program of the Project P.A.T.H.S. implemented from 2005 to 2009. There were generally more positive responses (vs. negative responses) regarding the program (Shek, Sun, Sci World J, doi: 10.1100/2012/528483, 2012b). Specifically, when being asked to describe the program with three descriptors and metaphors, the students used various descriptors and metaphors to describe their perceptions and perceived utility of the program. In addition, the students reported beneficial effects of the program under the themes of competence, confidence, connection, character, and care. As the findings reported in Shek and Sun are basically quantitative in nature, this chapter presents narratives and lived experiences of the students. The findings support the effectiveness of the program in promoting holistic development among Hong Kong youth. Besides, the narratives suggest that curriculum content, teaching strategies, and style are important in determining students’ perceptions of the program.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Development and Evaluation of Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs (P.A.T.H.S.)
Editors	Daniel T.L. SHEK, Rachel C. F. SUN
Publisher	Springer
Pages	165-177
Number of pages	13
Edition	1
ISBN (Electronic)	9789814560917
ISBN (Print)	9789814451536
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4451-54-3_11
Publication status	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes

Publication series

Name	Quality of Life in Asia
Volume	3
ISSN (Print)	2211-0550
ISSN (Electronic)	2211-0569

Bibliographical note

The preparation for this chapter and the Project P.A.T.H.S. were financially supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Address all correspondence to Daniel T.L. Shek, Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hunghom, Hong Kong (e-mail address: [email protected]).

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© 2013, Springer Science+Business Media Singapore.

Keywords

Curriculum Content
Focus Group
Positive Youth Development
Secondary School Student
Youth Development

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SHEK, D. T. L., & LIN, L. (2013). Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Narrative Findings Based on Focus Groups with Participating Students. In D. T. L. SHEK, & R. C. F. SUN (Eds.), Development and Evaluation of Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs (P.A.T.H.S.) (1 ed., pp. 165-177). (Quality of Life in Asia; Vol. 3). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4451-54-3_11

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SHEK, DTL & LIN, L 2013, Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Narrative Findings Based on Focus Groups with Participating Students. in DTL SHEK & RCF SUN (eds), Development and Evaluation of Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs (P.A.T.H.S.). 1 edn, Quality of Life in Asia, vol. 3, Springer, pp. 165-177. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-4451-54-3_11

Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Narrative Findings Based on Focus Groups with Participating Students. / SHEK, Daniel T.L.; LIN, Li.
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SHEK DTL, LIN L. Qualitative Evaluation of the Project P.A.T.H.S.: Narrative Findings Based on Focus Groups with Participating Students. In SHEK DTL, SUN RCF, editors, Development and Evaluation of Positive Adolescent Training through Holistic Social Programs (P.A.T.H.S.). 1 ed. Springer. 2013. p. 165-177. (Quality of Life in Asia). Epub 2013 May 31. doi: 10.1007/978-981-4451-54-3_11

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