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Questscope Non-Formal Education Impact Study (QSNFEIS)

3 août 2011 mis à jour par: University of Oxford

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.

Aperçu de l'étude

Statut

Complété

Les conditions

Intervention / Traitement

Description détaillée

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.

Type d'étude

Interventionnel

Inscription (Anticipé)

200

Phase

  • Phase 2

Contacts et emplacements

Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.

Lieux d'étude

  • Jordan
      • Amman, Jordan
        • Al Mutasm School
      • Amman, Jordan
        • Al Urdan School
      • Amman, Jordan
        • Al Zubaidieh School
      • Amman, Jordan
        • Ali Reda Al Rekabi School
      • Amman, Jordan
        • Mauth Bin Jabal School
      • Amman, Jordan
        • Umama Bint Abi Al A'as

Critères de participation

Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.

Critère d'éligibilité

Âges éligibles pour étudier

13 ans à 21 ans (Enfant, Adulte)

Accepte les volontaires sains

Oui

Sexes éligibles pour l'étude

Tout

La description

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

Plan d'étude

Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.

Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?

Détails de conception

  • Objectif principal: La prévention
  • Répartition: Randomisé
  • Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
  • Masquage: Seul

Armes et Interventions

Groupe de participants / Bras
Intervention / Traitement
Comparateur actif: 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.
Comportemental: 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").
Expérimental: 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").
Comportemental: 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").

Que mesure l'étude ?

Principaux critères de jugement

Mesure des résultats
Délai
self-reported general self-efficacy
Délai: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported social skills
Délai: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported strengths and difficulties
Délai: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
self-reported social supports
Délai: pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest
pretest at enrollment (October 2009-January 2010) and 4 months following pretest

Collaborateurs et enquêteurs

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Parrainer

University of Oxford

Publications et liens utiles

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Liens utiles

Dates d'enregistrement des études

Ces dates suivent la progression des dossiers d'étude et des soumissions de résultats sommaires à ClinicalTrials.gov. Les dossiers d'étude et les résultats rapportés sont examinés par la Bibliothèque nationale de médecine (NLM) pour s'assurer qu'ils répondent à des normes de contrôle de qualité spécifiques avant d'être publiés sur le site Web public.

Dates principales de l'étude

Début de l'étude

1 octobre 2009

Achèvement primaire (Réel)

1 mai 2010

Achèvement de l'étude (Réel)

1 avril 2011

Dates d'inscription aux études

Première soumission

23 octobre 2009

Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

23 octobre 2009

Première publication (Estimation)

26 octobre 2009

Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude

Dernière mise à jour publiée (Estimation)

4 août 2011

Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité

3 août 2011

Dernière vérification

1 août 2011

Plus d'information

Termes liés à cette étude

Mots clés

Autres numéros d'identification d'étude

  • QS-001

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