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A Program Evaluation Of A Preadolescent Girls' Youth Development Program, Linda F. Weekley
A Program Evaluation Of A Preadolescent Girls' Youth Development Program, Linda F. Weekley
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Programs that include skills to help girls successfully navigate the difficulties of preadolescence have been shown to be beneficial. One such youth development program in the southeastern part of the United States began in 2014 but has had no formal evaluation completed. The purpose of this qualitative study was to conduct a utilization-focused process evaluation, asking questions that addressed the perceptions of a school leader (n = 1) and volunteers of the program (n = 8). Their input was solicited concerning successful implementation strategies used, and recommendations for adaptations, recruitment, and volunteer training. Semistructured interviews were conducted using predetermined open-ended, …