Keywords
program evaluation, youth development outcomes, evaluation strategy
Abstract
Youth programs are prime contexts for the intentional facilitation of positive development. However, not all youth programs achieve positive outcomes equally. In order to promote the identification and dissemination of the characteristics and processes of effective youth programs, increased focus needs to be given to program evaluation. This article briefly reviews the main tenets of evaluation science in order to provide practitioners a roadmap for conducting their own evaluations. This includes an overview of different types of evaluations and key issues to consider when constructing an evaluation strategy such as targeting outcomes and developing program logic models.
Original Publication Citation
Duerden, M. D., & Witt, P. A. (2010). Evaluating youth programs: An overview of practitioner led evaluations. Journal of Youth Development, 5(1). Retrieved from http://data.memberclicks.com/site/nae4a/jyd_summer2010.pdf
BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Duerden, Mat D. and Witt, Peter A., "Evaluating Youth Programs: An Overview of Practitioner Led Evaluations" (2010). Faculty Publications. 8799.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/8799
Document Type
Peer-Reviewed Article
Publication Date
2010
Publisher
Journal of Youth Development
Language
English
College
Marriott School of Business
Department
Experience Design and Management
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