title: Perceived program qualities and outcomes of a youth program in Hong Kong based on the views of the workers.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Based on the data collected in the extension phase of the Project P.A.T.H.S. in Hong Kong, this study examined the views of 9,765 program implementers on the universal curricula-based program (ie, Tier 1 Program).
  
  
  METHODS
  After the Tier 1 Program was completed, workers responded to a client satisfaction scale (Form B). Utilizing the data supplied by the participating schools, the profiles and correlates of client satisfaction data were examined.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Program attributes, implementer attributes, and benefits of the program were viewed positively by the program implementers, with high proportion of the instructors perceiving the program contributing to the development of the students. Small grade differences on client satisfaction levels were found. Regarding predictors of perceived program effectiveness, perceived program and instructor attributes predicted perceived effectiveness of the program.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Consistent with the data collected from the students, the present findings suggest that the Tier 1 Program was well-received by the major stakeholders, particularly with respect to its ability to promote positive development in Chinese junior high school students. The present finding replicated the previous observation that perceived program and implementer qualities were significant determinants of perceived program effectiveness.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, P.R. China.
authors.forename: R C F
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P.R. China; Centre for Innovative Programs for Adolescents and Families, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, P.R. China; Kiang Wu Nursing College of Macau, Macau, P.R. China; Department of Social Work, East China Normal University, P.R. China. Electronic address: daniel.shek@polyu.edu.hk.
authors.forename: Daniel T L
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Shek
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior; D041923:Adolescent Development; D001290:Attitude; D005178:Faculty; D006040:Goals; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006694:Holistic Health; D006723:Hong Kong; D006801:Humans; D010465:Perception; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012572:School Health Services
keywords: Adolescents; Chinese; Positive youth development program; Program implementers; Subjective outcome evaluation