Trial reportJournal of youth and adolescence2017
The Impact of the Project K Youth Development Program on Self-Efficacy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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5 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Impact of outdoor and nature-based interventions on self-efficacy among adolescents and young adults: a three-level meta-analysis.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of Experiential Learning Programmes on Adolescent Prosocial Behaviour, Empathy, and Subjective Well-being: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Frontiers in psychology · 2021Pooled it
- Multidimensional Scales of Perceived Self-Efficacy (MSPSE): Measurement invariance across Italian and Colombian adolescents.PloS one · 2020Article
- Transition to a New Country: Acculturative and Developmental Predictors for Changes in Self-Efficacy among Adolescent Immigrants.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2017Article
- Engagement and Mentor Support as Drivers of Social Development in the Project K Youth Development Program.Journal of youth and adolescence · 2017Article
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Abstract
A key issue for youth development programs is whether the learning they provide is transferred to participants' daily lives. It is also important that they are effective for the diverse range of participants they attract. This study used a randomized controlled trial design to measure the impact of Project K, a New Zealand-based youth development program, on academic and social self-efficacy. Project K combines a 3-week wilderness adventure, a 10 day community service component, and 1 year of mentoring to promote positive growth in 14-15 year olds with low self-efficacy. At baseline, the evaluation included 600 Project K (46 % female) and 577 Control participants (48 % female) and revealed that Project K was effective in improving both social and academic self-efficacy from pre- to post-program with effects being sustained 1 year later. Parents' perceptions of changes in the participants' interpersonal skills supported these findings. Differential program effects were found across participant subgroups, particularly 1 year after program completion. The implications of these differences are discussed.
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