Subjective outcome evaluation of the Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. project in China: View of the students

Daniel T.L. Shek*, Tak Yan Lee, Xiaoqin Zhu, Lawrence K. Ma

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary WorksRGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)peer-review

Abstract

Utilizing the client satisfaction approach, the present paper reports the program participants' perceptions of a positive youth development program (Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. Project) in China. Upon the completion of the program, altogether 7,289 Secondary 1 and 2 students completed a valid and reliable questionnaire (Form A) to rate on different aspects including program content, program implementer, and program effectiveness. As anticipated, most students evaluated all the three aspects positively. Grade differences were observed, with Secondary 1 students reporting higher satisfaction on program content, program implementer, and overall satisfaction than did their Secondary 2 counterparts. Furthermore, perceived program content and implementer quality predicted perceived program effectiveness. In short, the findings underscore the effectiveness of the Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. Project launched in the academic year 2015-2016.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Chinese Children, Adolescent and Family Research
EditorsAriel Tenenbaum, Daniel T. L. Shek, Moon Y. M. Law, Joav Merrick
PublisherNova Science Publishers
Pages141-156
ISBN (Electronic)9781536178715
ISBN (Print)9781536178708
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2020

Publication series

NamePublic Health: Practices, Methods and Policies

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