Questscope Non-Formal Education Impact Study (QSNFEIS)
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates the effectiveness of Questscope Non-Formal Education (QS NFE) on impacting psychosocial outcomes for out-of-school youth, ages 13-21, in Jordan. QS NFE is an empowerment-based education program. A unique agreement with the Jordanian Ministry of Education enables participating youth to receive a 10th-grade equivalent certificate upon successful completion of the 24-month non-formal education. The main components of QS NFE include retraining formal education teachers for fostering positive relationships with at-risk youth, asset-building learning and social activities, and a youth-driven learning environment.
The study hypothesis is that by engaging youth in positive relationships with local teachers and enabling the youth to drive the learning experience, the intervention will have positive impacts on general self-efficacy, social supports, social skills, and strengths and difficulties.
Tutkimuksen yleiskatsaus
Tila
Ehdot
Interventio / Hoito
Yksityiskohtainen kuvaus
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) evaluates the effectiveness of Questscope Non-Formal Education (QS NFE) on impacting psychosocial outcomes for out-of-school youth, ages 13-21, in Jordan. QS NFE is an empowerment-based education program. A unique agreement with the Jordanian Ministry of Education enables participating youth to receive a 10th-grade equivalent certificate upon successful completion of the 24-month non-formal education. The main components of QS NFE include retraining formal education teachers for fostering positive relationships with at-risk youth, asset-building learning and social activities, and a youth-driven learning environment.
The study hypothesis is that by engaging youth in positive relationships with local teachers and enabling the youth to drive the learning experience, the intervention will have positive impacts on general self-efficacy, social supports, social skills, and strengths and difficulties.
Youth will be recruited according to normal Questscope recruitment procedures by program leaders in five poverty pocket communities in Amman, Jordan. Six QS NFE centers will be involved in the impact evaluation (four male centers and 2 female centers). Youth will be recruited, enrolled, and randomized on an individual basis until each NFE center's sample target is met (between 24 and 40 youth, depending on the center). The overall sample target is 200 for the six NFE centers aggregately (100 intervention group and 100 waitlist comparison). The study aims to recruit 54 females and 146 males.
Randomization will be conducted electronically using a random permuted block method through SealedEnvelope.com. Data collection for outcome measures will involve a computer-based, self-administered questionnaire designed with The Survey System software by Creative Research Systems. The computer-based survey will provide both text and audio to accommodate low literacy levels.
In the event that a participant rejects his/her random assignment within 48 hours of enrollment, the youth will be replaced in the study and will not be included in final data analysis. Additionally, all siblings recruited together into the study will be blocked and randomized together in enrollment.
Opintotyyppi
Ilmoittautuminen (Odotettu)
Vaihe
- Vaihe 2
Yhteystiedot ja paikat
Opiskelupaikat
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Amman, Jordania
- Al Mutasm School
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Amman, Jordania
- Al Urdan School
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Amman, Jordania
- Al Zubaidieh School
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Amman, Jordania
- Ali Reda Al Rekabi School
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Amman, Jordania
- Mauth Bin Jabal School
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Amman, Jordania
- Umama Bint Abi Al A'as
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Osallistumiskriteerit
Kelpoisuusvaatimukset
Opintokelpoiset iät
Hyväksyy terveitä vapaaehtoisia
Sukupuolet, jotka voivat opiskella
Kuvaus
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 13-18 males or 13-21 females
- out of the formal education system for more than six months
Exclusion Criteria:
- has already participated in QS NFE
- not in the above-specified age range
Opintosuunnitelma
Miten tutkimus on suunniteltu?
Suunnittelun yksityiskohdat
- Ensisijainen käyttötarkoitus: Ennaltaehkäisy
- Jako: Satunnaistettu
- Inventiomalli: Rinnakkaistehtävä
- Naamiointi: Yksittäinen
Aseet ja interventiot
Osallistujaryhmä / Arm |
Interventio / Hoito |
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Active Comparator: Youth Club
The intervention will be compared to a waitlist comparison group.
The group will enter NFE after the four-month posttest.
During the four months, the youth will be offered a biweekly recreational youth club.
The club will be led by Jordanian university student volunteers out of community-based organizations.
Club activities will take place approximately every two weeks, including games, sports, arts and crafts, cultural activities, and trips.
The Club will not include any significant education components or youth empowerment methodology--the hypothesized active ingredients of QS NFE.
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Participation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months. Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators"). |
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Kokeellinen: Questscope Non-Formal Education
Participation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months. Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators"). |
Participation in two-hour classes for three to five days per week. Duration involves 24 months of programming (three, eight-month learning cycles), but this randomized controlled trial will only assess impacts of participation in the first four months. Regular presence of trained, supportive adults. Educational topics and class activities determined by the youth as a group with the support of the adult teachers ("facilitators"). |
Mitä tutkimuksessa mitataan?
Ensisijaiset tulostoimenpiteet
Tulosmittaus |
Aikaikkuna |
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self-reported general self-efficacy
Aikaikkuna: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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self-reported social skills
Aikaikkuna: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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self-reported strengths and difficulties
Aikaikkuna: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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self-reported social supports
Aikaikkuna: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
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Yhteistyökumppanit ja tutkijat
Sponsori
Julkaisuja ja hyödyllisiä linkkejä
Hyödyllisiä linkkejä
Opintojen ennätyspäivät
Opi tärkeimmät päivämäärät
Opiskelun aloitus
Ensisijainen valmistuminen (Todellinen)
Opintojen valmistuminen (Todellinen)
Opintoihin ilmoittautumispäivät
Ensimmäinen lähetetty
Ensimmäinen toimitettu, joka täytti QC-kriteerit
Ensimmäinen Lähetetty (Arvio)
Tutkimustietojen päivitykset
Viimeisin päivitys julkaistu (Arvio)
Viimeisin lähetetty päivitys, joka täytti QC-kriteerit
Viimeksi vahvistettu
Lisää tietoa
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Muut tutkimustunnusnumerot
- QS-001
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